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Our team has spoken internationally to inspire and motivate organizations and teams.

Want to inspire (the heck out of) your audience? HRD’s acclaimed speakers are available for your next conference, staff retreat, or other group event. From leadership development to communication, from psychological safety to talent development and organizational culture, our speakers will WOW your audience, no matter the size or context.

Learn more about our speakers here.

Dr. Ali Atkison is a renowned speaker with over 20 years of experience in learning and development. Recognized as a leading expert on adult learning, she captivates audiences with her dynamic and insightful presentations. Dr. Ali is also the author of the innovative book How’s Your Computer-side Manner? Nine Digital-Communication Mistakes You’re Making That Are Holding You Back. Drawing on her expertise in communication, leadership, and neuroscience, Dr. Ali delivers engaging talks that bridge the gap between human motivation and organizational goals. Known for her ability to connect big-picture ideas with practical steps, she creates meaningful connections with audiences of any size, from intimate groups to large conferences.

Dr. Ali speaks on a variety of topics related to leadership, communication, and teams.

  • Communication skills across all contexts and all organizational roles
  • Leadership
  • Teambuilding
  • Building
  • Organizational Culture
  • Learning and Development (including L&D Strategy)
  • Psychological Safety Mindset
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Virtual Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mindset

What Ali's Clients Have To Say

“Excellent presenter and presentation! My only

complaint is that her talk wasn’t longer—we need more of this!”

“Ali’s engaging style and well-though-out content made a challenging subject enjoyable and meaningful for our group. Ali is excellent at customizing her content for the audience and responding to feedback along the way. I highly recommend Dr. Ali!”

“Ali was amazing to work with! Her knowledge of the adult brain and presentation skills greatly impressed our staff. The information was all very digestible with multi-sensory examples. Ali’s warm and fun personality certainly added to her presentation. Staff have asked for more, so we look forward to working with Ali again in the future. I highly recommend taking advantage of Ali’s expertise!”

“Dr. Ali Atkison is a dynamic speaker who has a unique ability to combine data, technology, and trends into an interactive presentation. She is well-prepared, approachable, and is truly an exceptional speaker on every level.”

What Ali's Clients Have To Say

“Ali’s engaging style and well-though-out

content made a challenging subject enjoyable and meaningful for our group. Ali

is excellent at customizing her content for the audience and responding to

feedback along the way. I highly recommend Dr. Ali!”

What Ali's Clients Have To Say

“Ali was amazing to work with! Her knowledge of the adult brain and presentation skills greatly impressed our staff. The information was all very digestible with multi-sensory examples. Ali’s warm and fun personality certainly added to her presentation. Staff have asked for more, so we look forward to working with Ali again in the future. I highly recommend taking advantage of Ali’s expertise!”

What Ali's Clients Have To Say

“Excellent presenter and presentation! My only complaint is that her talk wasn’t longer—we need more of this!”

Andrea Butcher is a visionary whose passion is coming alongside leaders to help them maximize the performance of their teams. Andrea has spent her career modeling her passion for people, being a renowned keynote speaker, talent strategist, executive leadership coach, and expert facilitator. Her belief that life is made to work out is fueled by her faith and unwavering positivity. Andrea’s speaking style is high energy, interactive, and facilitative. Andrea has an impressive 20+ year career as a business leader, executive coach, and advocate in talent development and the human resources space.

Andrea regularly speaks on a variety of leadership and empowerment topics.

What Andrea's Clients Have To Say

 “Andrea has mastered the art of getting the most out of the people she works with. She provides insight and expertise on a variety of subjects and is a gem to work with. Her positive outlook is infectious!”

What Andrea's Clients Have To Say

“Andrea engaged our attendees, incorporated the attendees into her presentation, created excitement to everyone in the room, and generated fun while sharing a powerful and thoughtful message.”

What Andrea's Clients Have To Say

“Andrea’s care for people and their development within the organization radiates in both her actions and behaviors. She is truly a steward and student of what she teaches, which makes her a terrific model leader for any organization.”

What Andrea's Clients Have To Say

“Andrea is a rare shining gem in this world. Not only is she a talent development expert from an organizational perspective, she cares passionately about people and how they contribute. She leads with heart and a focus on results and process. You can count on her to show up ready to dig into the hard work and craft solutions that really work--all with immense joy, respect, and a growth mindset."

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