Anese Cavanaugh
Keynote Speaker: CEO of Active Choices, Inc., Founder of the IEP Method® & Positive Energy Workplace Initiative®, Author & Advisor
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Anese Cavanaugh Biography
Anese Cavanaugh is the CEO of Active Choices, Inc., and the brilliant mind behind the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) and the Positive Energy Workplace Initiative®. She's a top strategist and advisor to leaders and organizations globally, with a mission to help people show up as their best selves, make a profound impact, and cultivate genuinely positive workplace cultures.
Cavanaugh’s dynamic keynote speeches and compelling books, including CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives (McGraw-Hill, 2015), CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want (McGraw-Hill, 2019), and THE LEADER YOU WILL BE: An Invitation (a leadership storybook), have inspired countless individuals to embrace their leadership potential, collaborate with passion, create fearlessly, trust their intuition, and lead with joy and effectiveness.
Her expertise in intention, energy, and presence has attracted top innovators and executives from renowned companies like Ford Motor Company, MBO Partners, IDEO, Zingerman’s, Cooper, GM Financial, Vistaprint, 15Five, Fitbit, Vivayic, Kaiser Permanente, and BNY Mellon. These organizations have partnered with Active Choices, Inc. and Cavanaugh to enhance team health, amplify leadership impact, and elevate company culture.
Featured in publications such as Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, CEO.com, Forbes, and the NY Times, Cavanaugh has written the “Showing Up” column on Inc.com, blogs regularly for ActiveChoices.com subscribers, and captivates audiences on stages worldwide, both in person and virtually.
Cavanaugh’s keynote experiences are custom-crafted to build the leadership traits organizations need right now: intentional presence, energy accountability, clear communication, trust-building, durable confidence, and the ability to lead with steadiness and alignment under pressure.
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Anese Cavanaugh Speaking Topics
As AI accelerates decision-making, productivity, and scale, the true differentiator isn’t technology — it’s how humans lead, collaborate, and show up under pressure. In this keynote, Anese Cavanaugh explores the human capabilities that technology can’t replace: presence, discernment, energy, and relational intelligence. Participants will learn how to strengthen these capacities so teams stay grounded, adaptive, and effective amid rapid change.
Best for: Organizations navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, or rapid growth who want performance without burnout or cultural erosion.
Leadership impact isn’t just what you do — it’s what people experience when you lead, communicate, and respond under pressure. In this keynote, Anese Cavanaugh shows leaders how to build intentional presence that creates trust, clarity, and alignment in the moments that matter most. Attendees learn practical tools to regulate reactivity, communicate more cleanly, and lead in a way that’s effective and sustainable — without performing or burning out.
Best for: Leaders and teams who want more consistent trust and alignment, clearer communication, and leadership that lands well across the organization — especially in high-stakes, high-change environments.
Confidence isn’t boldness or certainty — it’s an internal equation that can be strengthened intentionally. In this keynote, Anese breaks down the components of authentic confidence and how leaders can build it from the inside out, even amid uncertainty, change, and pressure. Attendees leave with a grounded framework for showing up with clarity, steadiness, and credibility — without forcing or faking it.
Best for: Leaders navigating visibility, decision fatigue, imposter syndrome, or heightened expectations.
When leaders are misaligned, teams will notice the effects in burnout, disengagement, and reactive decision-making. This keynote focuses on what it means to lead from alignment in environments defined by complexity, constant change, and competing demands. Anese shares how leaders can first create internal alignment, then translate it into healthier systems, cultures, and results.
Best for: Executive teams and groups experiencing change, restructuring, burnout, or cultural strain who want sustainability alongside performance.
Anese Cavanaugh shows leaders how workplace energy shapes trust, collaboration, retention, and results — and how to intentionally create a culture where people want to contribute and stay. Attendees learn practical ways to spot energy drains, shift unproductive dynamics, and build authentic positive culture that holds up under pressure across in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.
Best for: Leaders and groups looking to strengthen workplace culture beyond surface-level metrics and create healthier, higher-performing teams.
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How much does it cost to book Anese Cavanaugh for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Anese Cavanaugh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anese Cavanaugh are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anese Cavanaugh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Anese Cavanaugh speak about?
Anese Cavanaugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Innovation, Corporate Culture, Author, Leadership, Marketing, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Anese Cavanaugh travel from?
Anese Cavanaugh generally travels from Sacramento, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Anese Cavanaugh?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anese Cavanaugh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anese Cavanaugh for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Anese Cavanaugh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Anese Cavanaugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Empowerment and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anese Cavanaugh for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Anese Cavanaugh generally travels from Sacramento, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Carey Lohrenz and Summer Jelinek. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anese Cavanaugh for an upcoming event.
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Anese Cavanaugh Speaking Topics
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The Human Advantage in the Age of AI: How presence, leadership, and vitality give your teams the edge in an accelerating world.
As AI accelerates decision-making, productivity, and scale, the true differentiator isn’t technology — it’s how humans lead, collaborate, and show up under pressure. In this keynote, Anese Cavanaugh explores the human capabilities that technology can’t replace: presence, discernment, energy, and relational intelligence. Participants will learn how to strengthen these capacities so teams stay grounded, adaptive, and effective amid rapid change.
Best for: Organizations navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, or rapid growth who want performance without burnout or cultural erosion.
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Your Presence Is Your Impact: Become a leader who creates trust, clarity, and alignment — intentionally and sustainably
Leadership impact isn’t just what you do — it’s what people experience when you lead, communicate, and respond under pressure. In this keynote, Anese Cavanaugh shows leaders how to build intentional presence that creates trust, clarity, and alignment in the moments that matter most. Attendees learn practical tools to regulate reactivity, communicate more cleanly, and lead in a way that’s effective and sustainable — without performing or burning out.
Best for: Leaders and teams who want more consistent trust and alignment, clearer communication, and leadership that lands well across the organization — especially in high-stakes, high-change environments.
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The Confidence Equation™: The practical, inside-out framework for building authentic, sustainable confidence.
Confidence isn’t boldness or certainty — it’s an internal equation that can be strengthened intentionally. In this keynote, Anese breaks down the components of authentic confidence and how leaders can build it from the inside out, even amid uncertainty, change, and pressure. Attendees leave with a grounded framework for showing up with clarity, steadiness, and credibility — without forcing or faking it.
Best for: Leaders navigating visibility, decision fatigue, imposter syndrome, or heightened expectations.
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The Aligned Leader: Creating sustainable leadership and organizational health amid chaos, churn, and AI.
When leaders are misaligned, teams will notice the effects in burnout, disengagement, and reactive decision-making. This keynote focuses on what it means to lead from alignment in environments defined by complexity, constant change, and competing demands. Anese shares how leaders can first create internal alignment, then translate it into healthier systems, cultures, and results.
Best for: Executive teams and groups experiencing change, restructuring, burnout, or cultural strain who want sustainability alongside performance.
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Contagious Culture: How to Develop Workplace Energy That Drives Real Results
Anese Cavanaugh shows leaders how workplace energy shapes trust, collaboration, retention, and results — and how to intentionally create a culture where people want to contribute and stay. Attendees learn practical ways to spot energy drains, shift unproductive dynamics, and build authentic positive culture that holds up under pressure across in-person, remote, and hybrid teams.
Best for: Leaders and groups looking to strengthen workplace culture beyond surface-level metrics and create healthier, higher-performing teams.
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How do I book Anese Cavanaugh to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Anese Cavanaugh for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Anese Cavanaugh, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Anese Cavanaugh or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Anese Cavanaugh for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Anese Cavanaugh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Anese Cavanaugh are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Anese Cavanaugh, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Anese Cavanaugh speak about?
Anese Cavanaugh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Business Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Innovation, Corporate Culture, Author, Leadership, Marketing, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Anese Cavanaugh travel from?
Anese Cavanaugh generally travels from Sacramento, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Anese Cavanaugh?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Anese Cavanaugh for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Anese Cavanaugh for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Anese Cavanaugh or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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