Social Networking

Most popular keynote, Networking Can Be Simple, But Not Easy.

Looking to level up your career, grow your organization, or simply build stronger connections? This keynote delivers practical, actionable strategies to transform how you network, whether in person, online, or across generations.

Your audience will learn: the #1 secret to effective networking, C.H.A.T. framework (Care, Help, Authenticity, and Trust), how to follow up with impact, virtual and LinkedIn hacks 

Packed with stories, tips, and humor, this keynote inspires people to network with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.

Because at the end of the day opportunity doesn’t come from who you know, it comes from who trusts you.

 

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Change Management

Change is inevitable, but chaos is optional. In this keynote, your team will learn how to navigate change with confidence, balance innovation with risk, and create a culture of continuous improvement.

Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, this speech equips leaders to turn uncertainty into opportunity, build collaboration across teams, and deliver results that last.

April Romero speaking about Change Management

Contingency Planning

Even the most meticulously planned events can go sideways, just ask the 2013 Super Bowl planners or the 2023 World Scout Jamboree coordinators. This keynote shows your team how to expect the unexpected and protect your people, reputation, and investment.

Participants will learn how to:  identify risks before they become problems using SWOT analysis, build backup plans, assign clear roles, execute fast, effective response and recovery strategies, and turn disruptions into opportunities for improvement and resilience.

Packed with real-world stories, practical tools, and expert strategies, this speech equips leaders to stay calm, adapt, and thrive no matter what surprises come their way.

Because it’s not about avoiding crises, it’s about being ready when they happen.

April Speaking

Leading from the Heart

Great leadership isn’t just about strategy or metrics, it’s about people, trust, and authentic connection. This keynote teaches leaders how to lead with empathy, authenticity, and care to create teams that thrive.

Through stories, research, and actionable steps, this speech equips leaders to turn relationships into results, leaving a lasting impact on their teams and organizations.

Because at the end of the day, resumes aren’t read at funerals, impact is shared. What legacy will your leadership leave?

 

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Project Management

After nearly three decades managing projects of all shapes and sizes, this keynote shares hard-earned lessons from tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and high-stakes challenges. It’s not about Gantt charts, it’s about people, persistence, and practical problem-solving.

Through real-world stories and actionable strategies, this speech equips leaders to deliver results, foster collaboration, and turn project challenges into successes.

Because in project management, it’s not the perfect plan that succeeds, it’s the people who execute it.

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Panel Speaking

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