Chance Cessna

Chance Cessna

Keynote Speaker: Transformational Leadership & Entrepreneurship Expert; CEO of Cessna Enterprises; Bestselling Author of "Emerge"

Chance Cessna Biography

Chance Cessna is a transformational voice in leadership, business, and breakthrough living. As a global speaker, bestselling author, and powerhouse mentor, Cessna teaches and empowers millions through her worldwide platform, inspiring people to rise up and walk boldly into their destiny. She has delivered powerful keynote talks across Africa, Europe, and the United States—including a compelling TED Talk—and has spoken at leading universities, influencing the next generation of leaders and visionaries.

Cessna's presence is electric, and her message is life-changing. Her bestselling book, “Emerge: Breakthrough Into Your Destiny,” tells her extraordinary story of overcoming homelessness and rising into global influence. Through raw storytelling and strategic insight, she equips her audiences with the tools to lead, innovate, and break through every barrier. Cessna speaks on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, women’s empowerment, and personal growth. Whether addressing CEOs, college students, or creatives, she doesn’t just motivate—she activates purpose.

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Chance Cessna Speaking Topics

Dangerous Hope: The Courage to Believe Again

  • Radical faith in the face of disappointment, delay, and detours
  • Personal journey of hope through challenges
  • Ideal for: Women’s conferences, faith-based events, youth empowerment
  • Audience takeaways:
    • How to hope after loss or disappointment
    • Rebuilding spiritual confidence
    • Dreaming boldly and dangerously

Purpose-Driven Leadership

  • Leading from purpose, not pressure
  • Activating vision and influence in business and life
  • Audience takeaways:
    • Building a purpose-driven leadership style
    • Thriving spiritually and professionally

Becoming Her: A Vision Activation Experience

  • Empowering women to step into their next level
  • Identity, confidence, and clarity through storytelling
  • Audience takeaways:
    • Unlocking next-level confidence
    • Walking boldly in your true self

The Future of Work: Embracing Innovation and Inclusion in the Digital Age

Importance of Adaptability and Inclusivity:
- Emphasizing the need for businesses to embrace adaptability and inclusivity as we enter a new era of work.

  • Leveraging Technology:

    • Highlighting how leveraging digital tools is essential for creating diverse and empowered teams.
  • Strategies for Embracing Digital Tools:

    • Sharing effective strategies on how organizations can integrate technology while fostering a culture of inclusion.
  • Valuing Diverse Perspectives:

    • Encouraging leaders to appreciate and seek out diverse viewpoints to enhance collaboration and innovation.
  • Creating Inclusive Environments:

    • Discussing the importance of crafting environments where every voice is heard, enabling teams to thrive.
  • Thriving in a Changing Landscape:

    • Inspiring organizations to adapt and flourish in the rapidly evolving business landscape through inclusivity and innovation.

Navigating Crisis: Strategies for Effective Crisis Management and Recovery

  • Understanding the Nature of Crises:

    • Recognizing that crises are inevitable in today’s business environment.
  • Preparation and Adaptability:

    • Emphasizing the importance of having a robust crisis management plan.
  • Clear Communication:

    • Highlighting how transparency and authenticity can build trust with teams and stakeholders.
  • Real-Life Examples:

    • Sharing success stories of organizations that turned challenges into growth opportunities.
  • Actionable Strategies:

    • Providing practical steps for leaders to take during a crisis.
  • Lessons Learned:

    • Discussing how to use experiences from past crises to inform future responses.
  • Empowerment Through Confidence:

    • Inspiring leaders to approach challenges with confidence and a proactive mindset.

Chance Cessna Videos

Chance Cessna Speaking Reel
Chance Cessna - TED

How do I book Chance Cessna to speak at my event?

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

How much does it cost to book Chance Cessna for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chance Cessna, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chance Cessna are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chance Cessna, 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 Chance Cessna speak about?

Chance Cessna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Author, Leadership, Business Coaching, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Resilience, Crisis Management and Change Management.

Where does Chance Cessna travel from?

Chance Cessna generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chance Cessna?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chance Cessna 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 Chance Cessna 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 Chance Cessna 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.


Chance Cessna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Author and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chance Cessna for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Chance Cessna 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 Tara LaFon Gooch, Erika Cramer and Rupal Patel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chance Cessna for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/06/2025.

Chance Cessna Speaking Topics

  • Dangerous Hope: The Courage to Believe Again

    • Radical faith in the face of disappointment, delay, and detours
    • Personal journey of hope through challenges
    • Ideal for: Women’s conferences, faith-based events, youth empowerment
    • Audience takeaways:
      • How to hope after loss or disappointment
      • Rebuilding spiritual confidence
      • Dreaming boldly and dangerously

  • Purpose-Driven Leadership

    • Leading from purpose, not pressure
    • Activating vision and influence in business and life
    • Audience takeaways:
      • Building a purpose-driven leadership style
      • Thriving spiritually and professionally

  • Becoming Her: A Vision Activation Experience

    • Empowering women to step into their next level
    • Identity, confidence, and clarity through storytelling
    • Audience takeaways:
      • Unlocking next-level confidence
      • Walking boldly in your true self

  • The Future of Work: Embracing Innovation and Inclusion in the Digital Age

    Importance of Adaptability and Inclusivity:
    - Emphasizing the need for businesses to embrace adaptability and inclusivity as we enter a new era of work.

    • Leveraging Technology:

      • Highlighting how leveraging digital tools is essential for creating diverse and empowered teams.
    • Strategies for Embracing Digital Tools:

      • Sharing effective strategies on how organizations can integrate technology while fostering a culture of inclusion.
    • Valuing Diverse Perspectives:

      • Encouraging leaders to appreciate and seek out diverse viewpoints to enhance collaboration and innovation.
    • Creating Inclusive Environments:

      • Discussing the importance of crafting environments where every voice is heard, enabling teams to thrive.
    • Thriving in a Changing Landscape:

      • Inspiring organizations to adapt and flourish in the rapidly evolving business landscape through inclusivity and innovation.

  • Navigating Crisis: Strategies for Effective Crisis Management and Recovery

    • Understanding the Nature of Crises:

      • Recognizing that crises are inevitable in today’s business environment.
    • Preparation and Adaptability:

      • Emphasizing the importance of having a robust crisis management plan.
    • Clear Communication:

      • Highlighting how transparency and authenticity can build trust with teams and stakeholders.
    • Real-Life Examples:

      • Sharing success stories of organizations that turned challenges into growth opportunities.
    • Actionable Strategies:

      • Providing practical steps for leaders to take during a crisis.
    • Lessons Learned:

      • Discussing how to use experiences from past crises to inform future responses.
    • Empowerment Through Confidence:

      • Inspiring leaders to approach challenges with confidence and a proactive mindset.

Chance Cessna Videos

Chance Cessna Speaking Reel
Chance Cessna - TED
  • How do I book Chance Cessna to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Chance Cessna, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chance Cessna are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chance Cessna, 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 Chance Cessna speak about?

    Chance Cessna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Author, Leadership, Business Coaching, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Resilience, Crisis Management and Change Management.
  • Where does Chance Cessna travel from?

    Chance Cessna generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chance Cessna?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chance Cessna 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 Chance Cessna 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 Chance Cessna 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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