Celeste Headlee
Keynote Speaker: Communication & Human Nature Expert, Award-Winning Journalist, Author
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Celeste Headlee Biography
Celeste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of bestselling book "We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter" and "Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving." Her latest is "Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Racism and How to Do It." Her TEDx Talk, “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation,” has been viewed over 26 million times.
In her 20-year career in public radio, Headlee has been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Broadcasting and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, Here and Now, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. She also served as co-host of the national morning news show, The Takeaway, from PRI and WNYC, and anchored presidential coverage in 2012 for PBS World Channel.
Headlee is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media. She is the host of Newsweek’s “Debate” podcast, and hosts a podcast for the National Gallery of Art called “Sound Thoughts on Art.” She is also the host of “Women Amplified,” a podcast from the Conferences for Women, the largest network of women’s conferences in the nation, drawing more than 50,000 people to its annual events.
Headlee is also the president and CEO of Headway DEI, a non-profit that works to bring racial justice and equity to journalism and media through targeted training and interventions, and she serves on the board for the National Center of Race Amity. Headlee is the granddaughter of composer William Grant Still, known as the Dean of Black American Composers and she is a trained operatic soprano. She lives in the DC area with rescue dog, Samus.
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Celeste Headlee Speaking Topics
Navigating the recent/current events radically changing an already fast-evolving work landscape
Melding insights from both We Need to Talk and Do Nothing, team culture workshop(s) are tailored to meet a company’s specific structure (fully in office workforce, fully remote workforce, combination of the two), Celeste addresses topics including:
- Work from home stress – how work stress actually increases in a work from home scenario noting studies that reveal going into an office can provide employees with stress relief and the importance in any transition to a work from home structure to address the increased chances for burnout
- How to communicate remotely and maintain morale and team cohesion - i.e., transactivity
- How to remain productive despite the distractions of home - accountability of team members, etc.
- How to give feedback to remote workers in a constructive way, how often to check in
- Scheduling your workday to increase productivity
- Small changes that have big impacts when it comes to creative problem solving and streamlining processes
- How to structure a conference call to keep them short and effective
Breaking away from overworking, overdoing, and underliving
Celeste Headlee’s Do Nothing examines the cult of productivity addressing long-held assumptions about time use, idleness, hard work and habits that are ultimately doing us harm, providing tangible to reverse the trend that’s making us all sadder, sicker and less productive, to return to a way of life that allows us to thrive. In her Do Nothing focused workshop(s) tailored to meet a company’s specific structure (fully in office workforce, fully remote workforce, combination of the two), Celeste addresses topics including:
- Burnout – what it is, how to recognize it, actionable ways to avoid it
- Work/Life Balance
- Productivity – including the myths about it and ways to TRULY be more productive
Celeste Headlee’s Having Better Conversations presentation focuses on the science-based fundamentals of communication and includes thought-provoking topics like the smarter you are the worse you are at communicating. This highly motivational talk, with 10 practical lessons, is designed to inspire self-confidence and introduces strategies for enhancing personal and professional relationships by simply becoming better at having conversations.
Celeste's workshop offers concrete actions to improve attendees' conversational skills and to broaden their view of what constitutes a good (and civil) conversation. Having a conversation is like playing a game of catch. Communication has increased in our technological age, but meaningful conversation has plummeted. If a conversation is one-sided, the ball drops. When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations - and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste knows the ingredients of a great conversation; honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. She argues that listening is the true power of what separates those of us who can gain a competitive advantage in whatever it is we are trying to achieve. Knowing what conversational tool should be used (and when) is critical to cultivating relationships.
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How to book Celeste Headlee?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Celeste Headlee for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Celeste Headlee, 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 pricing information and check availability for Celeste Headlee or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Celeste Headlee?
Booking fees for Celeste Headlee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Celeste Headlee, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Celeste Headlee?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Celeste Headlee for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Celeste Headlee for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Celeste Headlee or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Celeste Headlee or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Celeste Headlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Broadcasting and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Celeste Headlee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Celeste Headlee generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassandra Worthy, Erica Dhawan and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Celeste Headlee for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Celeste Headlee Speaking Topics
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Leading/Building Team Culture in the “New Normal”
Navigating the recent/current events radically changing an already fast-evolving work landscape
Melding insights from both We Need to Talk and Do Nothing, team culture workshop(s) are tailored to meet a company’s specific structure (fully in office workforce, fully remote workforce, combination of the two), Celeste addresses topics including:
- Work from home stress – how work stress actually increases in a work from home scenario noting studies that reveal going into an office can provide employees with stress relief and the importance in any transition to a work from home structure to address the increased chances for burnout
- How to communicate remotely and maintain morale and team cohesion - i.e., transactivity
- How to remain productive despite the distractions of home - accountability of team members, etc.
- How to give feedback to remote workers in a constructive way, how often to check in
- Scheduling your workday to increase productivity
- Small changes that have big impacts when it comes to creative problem solving and streamlining processes
- How to structure a conference call to keep them short and effective
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Do Nothing
Breaking away from overworking, overdoing, and underliving
Celeste Headlee’s Do Nothing examines the cult of productivity addressing long-held assumptions about time use, idleness, hard work and habits that are ultimately doing us harm, providing tangible to reverse the trend that’s making us all sadder, sicker and less productive, to return to a way of life that allows us to thrive. In her Do Nothing focused workshop(s) tailored to meet a company’s specific structure (fully in office workforce, fully remote workforce, combination of the two), Celeste addresses topics including:
- Burnout – what it is, how to recognize it, actionable ways to avoid it
- Work/Life Balance
- Productivity – including the myths about it and ways to TRULY be more productive
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Ten Ways To Have Better Conversations
Celeste Headlee’s Having Better Conversations presentation focuses on the science-based fundamentals of communication and includes thought-provoking topics like the smarter you are the worse you are at communicating. This highly motivational talk, with 10 practical lessons, is designed to inspire self-confidence and introduces strategies for enhancing personal and professional relationships by simply becoming better at having conversations.
Celeste's workshop offers concrete actions to improve attendees' conversational skills and to broaden their view of what constitutes a good (and civil) conversation. Having a conversation is like playing a game of catch. Communication has increased in our technological age, but meaningful conversation has plummeted. If a conversation is one-sided, the ball drops. When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations - and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste knows the ingredients of a great conversation; honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. She argues that listening is the true power of what separates those of us who can gain a competitive advantage in whatever it is we are trying to achieve. Knowing what conversational tool should be used (and when) is critical to cultivating relationships.
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Celeste Headlee Reviews
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I can't remember what my interaction with Chelsea was, but all the work that Debbie did was great. Celeste was great on stage and had real content that our audience enjoyed. Thank you.
Texas Society of Association Executives - Sep 19 2016
FAQ
How to book Celeste Headlee?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Celeste Headlee for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Celeste Headlee, 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 pricing information and check availability for Celeste Headlee or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Celeste Headlee?
Booking fees for Celeste Headlee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Celeste Headlee, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Celeste Headlee?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Celeste Headlee for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Celeste Headlee for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Celeste Headlee or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Celeste Headlee or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Celeste Headlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Broadcasting and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Celeste Headlee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Celeste Headlee generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassandra Worthy, Erica Dhawan and Erik Qualman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Celeste Headlee for an upcoming event.
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