Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Corporate Anthropologist & Blue Ocean Strategist
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Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Biography
Dr. Andi Simon is a trailblazer in the field of corporate anthropology, celebrated for her ability to help organizations think, see, and act in new ways. As the founder and CEO of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), Dr. Simon has spent over 20 years using anthropology’s tools and insights to transform how businesses understand their cultures, navigate change, and unlock innovation. Through her work, she has guided clients across industries—including healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, and senior living—helping them embrace culture change and design strategies for sustainable success. Her ethnographic research reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the human experience. Recently, she has focused on improving the quality of life for older adults through her work with senior living communities. Dr. Simon's expertise extends to leading leadership academies and staff development programs, as well as offering executive coaching as a certified John Mattone coach.
As a global authority on Change Matters and Blue Ocean Strategy®, Dr. Simon has delivered over 500 workshops, speeches, and client engagements, empowering organizations to discover unmet opportunities and redefine their markets. Her thought leadership has been featured in Inc., Business Week, Modern Healthcare, and on Good Morning America. She has also contributed as a blogger for Forbes, Huffington Post, and Fierce Healthcare.
Dr. Simon is a three-time award-winning author. Her first book, "On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights," earned an Axiom Bronze Award for Best Business Book in 2017. Her second, "Rethink: Smashing the Myths of Women in Business," became an Amazon bestseller and was recognized with Axiom’s 2022 Bronze Best Business Book award for its empowering exploration of women defying conventional norms in business. In 2023, she co-authored "Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success," alongside Edie Fraser and Robyn Spizman. This inspiring book brings together the wisdom of 102 trailblazing women to celebrate and elevate female leaders.
Dr. Simon is also the host of the award-winning podcast, "On the Brink with Andi Simon," ranked in the top 5% globally and among the top 20 podcasts for futurists. Through her podcast, she connects with leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore trends and ideas shaping the future of business and society.
Her academic background includes serving as a visiting professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where she taught entrepreneurship and co-created the Simon Initiative for Entrepreneurship with her husband Andy, her partner in life and business for 55+ years. Together, they’ve traveled to over 37 countries, built a thriving consulting practice, and shared a passion for lifelong learning and exploration.
Dr. Simon’s personal journey is as inspiring as her professional one. A mother of two accomplished daughters, she seamlessly balanced her academic and corporate careers while raising her family. An avid traveler and former fox hunter, she now enjoys the challenges of mastering golf and cherishes time spent sharing her story and wisdom to empower women worldwide.
For organizations seeking transformation, Dr. Simon’s mission is clear: to help businesses come "off the brink" and learn to soar.
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Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Speaking Topics
Retirement can feel disorienting for high-achieving leaders whose identity has been deeply tied to work. This keynote reframes retirement as a strategic life transition rather than a withdrawal. Dr. Andi Simon uses an anthropological lens to help executives understand how identity is constructed—and how to design a fulfilling next chapter before stepping away.
Audience: Executives, partners, C-suite leaders
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why retirement often triggers unexpected identity loss
- Build clarity around who you are beyond your role
- Prepare emotionally and structurally for a purposeful next stage
- Leave well—and transition into a chapter defined by meaning, contribution, and vitality
Perfect for executive retreats, succession-planning programs, and senior leadership gatherings.
Many retirees return to work, consulting, or board service—yet still feel restless. This keynote uncovers why activity doesn’t equal fulfillment and helps individuals define what purpose means now. Dr. Simon guides audiences in reconnecting with their values, passions, and strengths to build a meaningful encore chapter.
Audience: Retirees, encore professionals, alumni communities
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why staying busy can still feel empty
- Identify the work, roles, and contributions that matter most today
- Break away from outdated cultural myths about retirement
- Create an intentional, energizing encore phase
Ideal for alumni groups, encore programs, and community learning series.
Women often approach retirement differently—balancing identity, community, caregiving, and career with far fewer institutional supports. This keynote helps women prepare for what comes next without losing influence or belonging. Dr. Simon offers a clear path to building community, voice, and purpose beyond the workplace. Audience: Women’s leadership groups, ERGs, professional women’s associations
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why retirement impacts women differently
- Preserve voice, confidence, and community during transition
- Build new ecosystems of support and belonging
- Design a purpose-filled next chapter that continues your leadership journey
Ideal for women’s conferences, corporate ERGs, and DEI initiatives.
Selling a business is often celebrated—but for many founders, life after exit feels unmoored. Identity, purpose, and daily meaning can disappear overnight. This keynote prepares entrepreneurs for the emotional, cultural, and personal transition that follows a sale. Dr. Simon helps founders avoid drift and craft a next stage defined by purpose, clarity, and contribution.
Audience: Founders, business owners, family business leaders
Key Outcomes:
- Understand the emotional realities of exit
- Separate personal identity from the company you built
- Prepare for life after liquidity—before the sale
- Design a purpose-driven post-exit chapter
Ideal for entrepreneurial forums, wealth-advisory groups, and family offices.
How do I book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon, 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon speak about?
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Change Management, Personal Growth, Marketing, Culture, Author and Business Authors.
Where does Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon travel from?
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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.
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Sales and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Fenn, Libby Gill and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon Speaking Topics
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Rethinking Retirement for Executives: Who Are You Without the Title?
Retirement can feel disorienting for high-achieving leaders whose identity has been deeply tied to work. This keynote reframes retirement as a strategic life transition rather than a withdrawal. Dr. Andi Simon uses an anthropological lens to help executives understand how identity is constructed—and how to design a fulfilling next chapter before stepping away.
Audience: Executives, partners, C-suite leaders
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why retirement often triggers unexpected identity loss
- Build clarity around who you are beyond your role
- Prepare emotionally and structurally for a purposeful next stage
- Leave well—and transition into a chapter defined by meaning, contribution, and vitality
Perfect for executive retreats, succession-planning programs, and senior leadership gatherings.
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Returned but Restless: Finding Purpose After You "Unretire"
Many retirees return to work, consulting, or board service—yet still feel restless. This keynote uncovers why activity doesn’t equal fulfillment and helps individuals define what purpose means now. Dr. Simon guides audiences in reconnecting with their values, passions, and strengths to build a meaningful encore chapter.
Audience: Retirees, encore professionals, alumni communities
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why staying busy can still feel empty
- Identify the work, roles, and contributions that matter most today
- Break away from outdated cultural myths about retirement
- Create an intentional, energizing encore phase
Ideal for alumni groups, encore programs, and community learning series.
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Women, Work, and What Comes Next: Designing a Powerful Transition Into Retirement
Women often approach retirement differently—balancing identity, community, caregiving, and career with far fewer institutional supports. This keynote helps women prepare for what comes next without losing influence or belonging. Dr. Simon offers a clear path to building community, voice, and purpose beyond the workplace. Audience: Women’s leadership groups, ERGs, professional women’s associations
Key Outcomes:
- Understand why retirement impacts women differently
- Preserve voice, confidence, and community during transition
- Build new ecosystems of support and belonging
- Design a purpose-filled next chapter that continues your leadership journey
Ideal for women’s conferences, corporate ERGs, and DEI initiatives.
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The Founder’s Exit: Designing Purpose After Selling Your Business
Selling a business is often celebrated—but for many founders, life after exit feels unmoored. Identity, purpose, and daily meaning can disappear overnight. This keynote prepares entrepreneurs for the emotional, cultural, and personal transition that follows a sale. Dr. Simon helps founders avoid drift and craft a next stage defined by purpose, clarity, and contribution.
Audience: Founders, business owners, family business leaders
Key Outcomes:
- Understand the emotional realities of exit
- Separate personal identity from the company you built
- Prepare for life after liquidity—before the sale
- Design a purpose-driven post-exit chapter
Ideal for entrepreneurial forums, wealth-advisory groups, and family offices.
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How do I book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon, 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon, 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon speak about?
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Sales, Change Management, Personal Growth, Marketing, Culture, Author and Business Authors. -
Where does Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon travel from?
Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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 Dr. Andrea "Andi" Simon 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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