KEYNOTES
Keynotes that Inspire Clarity and Bold Action
At the heart of every talk Leanne Burnett and Valerie deliver is an invitation—to see your gifts more clearly, to move with courage, and to live and lead with intention. Their keynotes blend science, storytelling, and contagious energy, leaving audiences uplifted, refocused, and ready to take bold, Strengths-based action.
Leanne's Keynotes
Title: Navigating Your Career with Strengths, Strategy, and Bold Intention
Discover what happens when Strengths meet Strategy and bold intention lights the way. With lessons from her decades of leading HR in various environments, Leanne Burnett uses this uplifting, practical keynote to help audiences discover their brilliance, move with confidence, and design a career that fits like it was made for them. It’s equal parts inspiration, strategy, practical knowledge, and a gentle nudge to dream. In short, align your career with who you are—and get going!​
Title: The 12 Ps to Develop and Realize Your Personal Vision
In this inspiring and joy-filled keynote, Leanne Burnett guides participants through a transformational framework—the 12 Ps—to bring clarity, momentum, and purpose to life and career goals. Blending humor, ancient wisdom, and the science of CliftonStrengths®, she reveals how to know yourself deeply, envision boldly, and translate intention into tangible results. Personal vision isn’t just a dream—it’s a decision, powered by persistence, partnership, and plenty of celebration.​
Invite Leanne to Speak
If you’re looking for a keynote that’s insightful, energizing, and unforgettable, Leanne brings a rare blend of humor, heart, and practical strategy to every stage. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat, leadership summit, or professional association event, she’ll leave your audience inspired to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Contact Leanne: lburnett@strengthssavvy.com
704-241-4081
Valerie's Keynotes
Title: Strengths 101
In this energizing and heartfelt keynote, Valerie Menzel introduces audiences to the life-changing impact of Strengths psychology. With humor, relatable stories, and real-world insights, she shows how focusing on what’s right with people unlocks performance, engagement, and connection at every level. Drawing on Gallup research and her own years of coaching leaders and teams, Valerie demonstrates how understanding and applying Strengths transforms the way people lead, work, and connect. Attendees leave inspired to see themselves—and others—through a lens of possibility and excellence.
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Invite Valerie to Speak
Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, team summit, or professional development day, Valerie Menzel brings warmth, wit, and a coach’s intuition that transforms every workshop into a breakthrough experience. Participants walk away not only inspired but equipped—with actionable insights, practical tools, and a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
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Contact Valerie: vmenzel@strengthssavvy.com
862-668-1707
Leanne & Valerie Together
Title: What’s Your Lawnmower?
In this lively and freeing keynote, Leanne Burnett and Valerie Menzel invite audiences to ditch the duties that drain them and focus on what fuels their joy and excellence. Using the “lawnmower epiphany” as a humorous starting point, they reveal how identifying and offloading energy-zapping tasks create the space to live—and lead—from Strengths. Through interactive reflection and connection, participants uncover what’s holding them back and rediscover the freedom of operating in their natural zone of genius.
Savvy Keynotes Tailored to Your Audience
If your event calls for something uniquely aligned to your people, your mission, or your moment, Leanne and Valerie also create custom keynotes designed specifically for your group. Whether you're looking to amplify a leadership theme, ignite a Strengths initiative, kick off a strategic retreat, or energize a professional development day, they build experiences that resonate deeply with your audience and activate the momentum you want to build.
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Leanne and Valerie take the time to understand your culture, challenges, and desired outcomes—then craft a keynote that blends insight, inspiration, and practical tools with their signature warmth, humor, and Strengths-based perspective.
If it's rooted in Strengths, purpose, leadership, clarity, culture, or human brilliance… that’s their sweet spot!
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