Based on her new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age, Shannon can can speak on:
Shannon Watts speaks and writes about the importance of building networks that foster collaboration and support among women, which are essential for personal and professional growth. As the “summoner of women’s audacity,” Shannon shows women the formula for recognizing their leadership potential at all stages of life and shares how societal barriers can delay women’s entry into leadership roles. She speaks to burnout, speaking up for yourself at work, and advocation for fair pay. This theme could translate into workshops or talks focused on developing leadership skills among women.
Shannon’s organization, Mom’s Demand Action, took one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the world: the NRA. She can speak on how how to face intimidating business challenges, whether it is a high-stakes client, a difficult leader, or competitor.
How Buddhism and mindfulness helped Shannon grow as a leader in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, including making consistently better decisions under pressure, building stronger teams, driving impact and achieving superior results.
Shannon Watts built one of the most recognizable and empowering nonprofit brands from the ground up, transforming a Facebook post into a nationwide grassroots movement with chapters in every state and millions of supporters. Her strategic use of social media, compelling messaging, and the iconic red t-shirts worn by volunteers helped her build and grow a powerful brand that resonates with millions. Watts will share what she learned along the way about the importance of storytelling, repetition, and positivity.
Everything we do — from selling products and services to activism to asking for a favor — requires us to tell stories. As a former corporate communications executive who went on to create a compelling narrative around gun safety that resonated with mothers across the country, Watts is uniquely qualified to speak on the transformative power of storytelling in social movements. In addition to demonstrating the power of stories to inspire action and create change, Watts will teach participants how to communicate compellingly about anything in under one minute.
Shannon Watts’ experience in building Moms Demand Action from a Facebook page into a national organization illustrates how one person’s action can lead to collective engagement and fundamental change.
Shannon has spoken at conferences, workshops, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, political rallies and more.
I’m thrilled to announce that my new book: Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age will be published June 17, 2025! Pre-order now and receive special bonuses!
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