Annie Franceschi

Annie Franceschi

Keynote Speaker: Brand Strategist & Founder, Greatest Story Creative; Former Disney Storyteller

Annie Franceschi Biography

Annie Franceschi is a former Disney storyteller, branding expert, and host of the Establish Yourself® podcast. Over the last 12 years, Franceschi has helped 400+ entrepreneurs clarify their brand message, package their offers, and grow businesses with confidence through her practice, Greatest Story Creative®. Along the way, she's spoken for thousands, been featured in Forbes, and written three bestselling books: "Establish Yourself," "Permission to Try," and "Small Biz for Kids." A Duke University graduate and major Muppets fan, Franceschi lives with her husband, Gus, and their favorite Muppet (their son), Leo, in Durham, NC.

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Annie Franceschi Speaking Topics

Be a Better Boss to Yourself: 6 Smart Shifts to More Boundaries, Balance, and Confidence

Formats: 45-min or 1-hr keynote (plus optional Q&A)

Whether you’re running a business or leading a team, it’s easy to become the worst boss you’ve ever had—always “on,” overcommitted, and putting yourself last. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and business strategist, Annie Franceschi, for a powerful conversation on self-leadership—and how to create success that doesn’t come at your own expense.

Through her 6-part Better Boss Method™, Annie shares how leaders and entrepreneurs alike can reclaim their time, energy, and clarity to show up fully for the work (and life) that matters most.

In this inspiring and actionable session, you’ll discover:

  • Why being a better boss to yourself boosts your results, not sabotages them
  • The 6 permission-based shifts of the Better Boss Method™ that help you lead with intention
  • How Annie and her clients have used boundaries to grow (not shrink) their impact
  • Simple ways to create space for what fuels you—without guilt, burnout, or FOMO

Includes a PDF takeaway with the 6-part method and reflection prompts to make your own “better boss” shift.

Marketing Without Social Media Madness: 3 Authentic Steps to Success

Keynote Length: 45 min + Q&A

Exhausted feeling like you have to promote yourself 24/7 to have a profitable, passion-filled business? There's a better way to establish yourself!

Join former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and branding expert, Annie Franceschi, to learn 3 social media-free steps to brand, streamline, and grow your greatest business, not the one everyone's telling you that you should have!

So, how can you grow your practice without all that marketing madness and social media stress? Discover how to "establish yourself."

Attendees will love learning these powerful lessons inspired by Annie's bestselling book, "Establish Yourself":

  • How to avoid getting swept up in "tactic tornadoes," burned out, and broke, down the black hole of internet marketing
  • What to do instead of chasing shiny new tactics (leverage the magic of "consistency containers"!)
  • How to find more profit and passion in your existing practice using the simple, easy-to-follow "Establish Yourself" Framework
  • The essential factors that solidly successful service business owners have: "The 4 Key Cs" to unlocking your greatest business

Includes access to a PDF handout recapping the talk with key action steps!

Permission to Pivot: 5 Courageous Steps to Change Your Life

Keynote with Action Step Guide provided; standard length: 50 minutes + 10 min Q&A (1 hr); available in other formats

“What’s my purpose?” “What if I fail?” “What will other people say?”

Are these powerful FEARS keeping you in a job you hate or a life you don’t want?

Wanting permission to change positions, start your own practice, or go full-time after our dreams stops so many of us!

But from the other side of worry, former Disney storyteller and 2x bestselling author Annie Franceschi, shares her top five courage-building tips on finding purpose and facing risk from her acclaimed book, "Permission to Try: 11 Things You Need to Hear When You're Scared to Change Your Life."

In this memorable keynote, Annie dishes her favorite hard-earned career advice from getting and quitting a dream job at The Walt Disney Studios, and reinventing herself as a passionate, profitable entrepreneur.

Join us to discover:

  • Where you can look to discover your best next career purpose
  • Why being told to follow "the one path" to success is total bullsh*t
  • How stargazing is holding your career back
  • A new tool to build your confidence and finally give yourself some credit
  • Annie's favorite easy and powerful trick for making your dreams happen
  • Leave feeling empowered, ready to switch roles, start your practice, or make your dreams happen!

Your Stand-Out Recipe : How to Package, Position & Set Your Services Apart

Length 45 minutes + Q&A; (An interactive workshop that includes a Post-talk Toolkit with AI marketing prompts!)

Craving more clients?

Want to feel proud to share what you do?

Ready to rock your next discovery call?

Join former Disney storyteller-turned-branding strategist, Annie Franceschi, to learn how to stand out in the sea of sameness by “productizing” your coaching, consulting, or services as easier-to-sell solutions - with just a little help from our new friend, AI.

Whether you’re an AI pro or just getting your feet wet, Annie will show you simple, clear ways to start leveraging your story plus tools like Canva and ChatGPT to “package your process” and fill your practice with more ease!

Join us to:

  • Learn How to Position Yourself as an Expert: Rooted in your unique story, clarify your unique value proposition and set yourself up to become known for your expertise.
  • Explore Crafting a Branded Solution: Learn how to shift from "X months of coaching (or consulting)" to a compelling offer that connects to your clients’ needs and goals.
  • Discover How to Make Services Visual & Easy to Explain with AI and Canva: Discover how to use new and creative technologies to make your offers clear, visual, and easy to share online and offline marketing.
  • Gain Sleaze-free, Authentic Selling Strategies: Discover organic, effective approaches to bringing awareness and new clients into your practice via speaking engagements, networking, and free consultations.

This fun, engaging presentation will equip you with a winning recipe and the right ingredients to attract clients with the marketing power of AI and the heart of your practice: the human connection. Your journey to a thriving, well-known practice starts here. (And yes, AI played a role in writing this description – learn how in the session!)

Follow-up Magic: Craft Your 3-Sentence Strategy for Better Opportunities, Referrals & Relationships

Formats: 30-, 45- or 90-minute workshop + networking time (30-60+ min) - This can lead directly into or include a guided networking experience where every attendee leaves with a personalized “Referral Message” paragraph—so follow-up is fast, easy, professional, and effective!

When expanding your network and growing your business, having a clear, confident way to describe what you do—and how to connect with you—can make all the difference. Learn (and start using) the authentic 3-sentence strategy that turns new connections into lifelong relationships - just like magic!

In this hands-on session, attendees will:

  • Discover why most professionals miss out on amazing introductions, opportunities, and referrals—not because people don’t want to help, but because they don’t know what to say

  • Use Annie’s proven Referral Message Creator™ to write your clear, 3-sentence message that makes you easier to refer and connect (provided as an online template, PDF template, or both!)

  • Get live expert coaching to polish your message on the spot

  • Leave with a customized cut-and-paste paragraph you can use right away in follow-ups and networking to make it easy to refer and introduce you

If you’d love a personalized resource to help you follow up fast, connect with confidence, and make your networking matter today and every day after - this is the session for you.

SCHEDULING TIP: This session is ideal to set just before in-person or virtual networking as it primes everyone to talk clearly about what they do (and own the post-event follow up faster and more confidently than ever before!)

Annie Franceschi Videos

3 Steps to Better Email Funnels & Branding with Allison Hardy and Annie Franceschi
Brandon Birkmeyer Guest Appearances - YouTube

How do I book Annie Franceschi to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi, 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 Annie Franceschi or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Annie Franceschi for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Annie Franceschi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Annie Franceschi are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Annie Franceschi, 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 Annie Franceschi speak about?

Annie Franceschi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Marketing, Communication, Women, Business Coaching, Author, Children's Authors, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Workshop, Motivational and Podcast Host.

Where does Annie Franceschi travel from?

Annie Franceschi generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Annie Franceschi?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi 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.


Annie Franceschi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Storytelling, Marketing and Communication. The estimated speaking fee range to book Annie Franceschi for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Annie Franceschi generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Amy Radin and Christine Michel Carter. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Annie Franceschi for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/10/2025.

Annie Franceschi Speaking Topics

  • Be a Better Boss to Yourself: 6 Smart Shifts to More Boundaries, Balance, and Confidence

    Formats: 45-min or 1-hr keynote (plus optional Q&A)

    Whether you’re running a business or leading a team, it’s easy to become the worst boss you’ve ever had—always “on,” overcommitted, and putting yourself last. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and business strategist, Annie Franceschi, for a powerful conversation on self-leadership—and how to create success that doesn’t come at your own expense.

    Through her 6-part Better Boss Method™, Annie shares how leaders and entrepreneurs alike can reclaim their time, energy, and clarity to show up fully for the work (and life) that matters most.

    In this inspiring and actionable session, you’ll discover:

    • Why being a better boss to yourself boosts your results, not sabotages them
    • The 6 permission-based shifts of the Better Boss Method™ that help you lead with intention
    • How Annie and her clients have used boundaries to grow (not shrink) their impact
    • Simple ways to create space for what fuels you—without guilt, burnout, or FOMO

    Includes a PDF takeaway with the 6-part method and reflection prompts to make your own “better boss” shift.

  • Marketing Without Social Media Madness: 3 Authentic Steps to Success

    Keynote Length: 45 min + Q&A

    Exhausted feeling like you have to promote yourself 24/7 to have a profitable, passion-filled business? There's a better way to establish yourself!

    Join former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and branding expert, Annie Franceschi, to learn 3 social media-free steps to brand, streamline, and grow your greatest business, not the one everyone's telling you that you should have!

    So, how can you grow your practice without all that marketing madness and social media stress? Discover how to "establish yourself."

    Attendees will love learning these powerful lessons inspired by Annie's bestselling book, "Establish Yourself":

    • How to avoid getting swept up in "tactic tornadoes," burned out, and broke, down the black hole of internet marketing
    • What to do instead of chasing shiny new tactics (leverage the magic of "consistency containers"!)
    • How to find more profit and passion in your existing practice using the simple, easy-to-follow "Establish Yourself" Framework
    • The essential factors that solidly successful service business owners have: "The 4 Key Cs" to unlocking your greatest business

    Includes access to a PDF handout recapping the talk with key action steps!

  • Permission to Pivot: 5 Courageous Steps to Change Your Life

    Keynote with Action Step Guide provided; standard length: 50 minutes + 10 min Q&A (1 hr); available in other formats

    “What’s my purpose?” “What if I fail?” “What will other people say?”

    Are these powerful FEARS keeping you in a job you hate or a life you don’t want?

    Wanting permission to change positions, start your own practice, or go full-time after our dreams stops so many of us!

    But from the other side of worry, former Disney storyteller and 2x bestselling author Annie Franceschi, shares her top five courage-building tips on finding purpose and facing risk from her acclaimed book, "Permission to Try: 11 Things You Need to Hear When You're Scared to Change Your Life."

    In this memorable keynote, Annie dishes her favorite hard-earned career advice from getting and quitting a dream job at The Walt Disney Studios, and reinventing herself as a passionate, profitable entrepreneur.

    Join us to discover:

    • Where you can look to discover your best next career purpose
    • Why being told to follow "the one path" to success is total bullsh*t
    • How stargazing is holding your career back
    • A new tool to build your confidence and finally give yourself some credit
    • Annie's favorite easy and powerful trick for making your dreams happen
    • Leave feeling empowered, ready to switch roles, start your practice, or make your dreams happen!

  • Your Stand-Out Recipe : How to Package, Position & Set Your Services Apart

    Length 45 minutes + Q&A; (An interactive workshop that includes a Post-talk Toolkit with AI marketing prompts!)

    Craving more clients?

    Want to feel proud to share what you do?

    Ready to rock your next discovery call?

    Join former Disney storyteller-turned-branding strategist, Annie Franceschi, to learn how to stand out in the sea of sameness by “productizing” your coaching, consulting, or services as easier-to-sell solutions - with just a little help from our new friend, AI.

    Whether you’re an AI pro or just getting your feet wet, Annie will show you simple, clear ways to start leveraging your story plus tools like Canva and ChatGPT to “package your process” and fill your practice with more ease!

    Join us to:

    • Learn How to Position Yourself as an Expert: Rooted in your unique story, clarify your unique value proposition and set yourself up to become known for your expertise.
    • Explore Crafting a Branded Solution: Learn how to shift from "X months of coaching (or consulting)" to a compelling offer that connects to your clients’ needs and goals.
    • Discover How to Make Services Visual & Easy to Explain with AI and Canva: Discover how to use new and creative technologies to make your offers clear, visual, and easy to share online and offline marketing.
    • Gain Sleaze-free, Authentic Selling Strategies: Discover organic, effective approaches to bringing awareness and new clients into your practice via speaking engagements, networking, and free consultations.

    This fun, engaging presentation will equip you with a winning recipe and the right ingredients to attract clients with the marketing power of AI and the heart of your practice: the human connection. Your journey to a thriving, well-known practice starts here. (And yes, AI played a role in writing this description – learn how in the session!)

  • Follow-up Magic: Craft Your 3-Sentence Strategy for Better Opportunities, Referrals & Relationships

    Formats: 30-, 45- or 90-minute workshop + networking time (30-60+ min) - This can lead directly into or include a guided networking experience where every attendee leaves with a personalized “Referral Message” paragraph—so follow-up is fast, easy, professional, and effective!

    When expanding your network and growing your business, having a clear, confident way to describe what you do—and how to connect with you—can make all the difference. Learn (and start using) the authentic 3-sentence strategy that turns new connections into lifelong relationships - just like magic!

    In this hands-on session, attendees will:

    • Discover why most professionals miss out on amazing introductions, opportunities, and referrals—not because people don’t want to help, but because they don’t know what to say

    • Use Annie’s proven Referral Message Creator™ to write your clear, 3-sentence message that makes you easier to refer and connect (provided as an online template, PDF template, or both!)

    • Get live expert coaching to polish your message on the spot

    • Leave with a customized cut-and-paste paragraph you can use right away in follow-ups and networking to make it easy to refer and introduce you

    If you’d love a personalized resource to help you follow up fast, connect with confidence, and make your networking matter today and every day after - this is the session for you.

    SCHEDULING TIP: This session is ideal to set just before in-person or virtual networking as it primes everyone to talk clearly about what they do (and own the post-event follow up faster and more confidently than ever before!)

Annie Franceschi Videos

3 Steps to Better Email Funnels & Branding with Allison Hardy and Annie Franceschi
Brandon Birkmeyer Guest Appearances - YouTube
  • How do I book Annie Franceschi to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi, 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 Annie Franceschi or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Annie Franceschi for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Annie Franceschi, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Annie Franceschi are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Annie Franceschi, 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 Annie Franceschi speak about?

    Annie Franceschi is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Storytelling, Marketing, Communication, Women, Business Coaching, Author, Children's Authors, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Workshop, Motivational and Podcast Host.
  • Where does Annie Franceschi travel from?

    Annie Franceschi generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Annie Franceschi?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi 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 Annie Franceschi 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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