Holly Ransom
Keynote Speaker: Disruptive Strategy Specialist, CEO of Emergent, Advocate for DEI
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Holly Ransom Biography
Holly Ransom is a global voice on leadership, change, and high-performance cultures—helping leaders lead what’s next.
As CEO of Emergent Global, Ransom advises Fortune 500 companies, governments, and trailblazing brands like Microsoft, Virgin, and P&G on how to build future-ready teams, drive cultural change, and lead through complexity.
A globally sought-after keynote speaker, emcee and master interviewer, Holly has captivated audiences in 25+ countries and is trusted by brands like Coca-Cola, Volvo, Mastercard, and EY to elevate their most critical events.
When Barack Obama visited Australia in 2018, he selected Ransom to moderate their conversation. Since then, she’s interviewed leaders, changemakers and icons including—Sir Richard Branson, Malala Yousafzai, Malcolm Gladwell, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Venus Williams, Brené Brown and Matthew McConaughey—transforming every exchange into a masterclass in leadership through her signature mix of curiosity, clarity, and fearless questioning.
Ransom's leadership journey defies convention. She has chaired the G20 Youth Summit and the UN’s Coalition of Young Women Entrepreneurs, delivered a Peace Charter to the Dalai Lama, been awarded the U.S. Embassy’s Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Leadership Excellence, and completed a Fulbright Scholarship at Harvard Kennedy School.
She is also the co-founder, event designer, and lead moderator of Energy Disruptors: UNITE, the award-winning summit voted Canada’s Best Conference three times—bringing global leaders together to accelerate clean energy innovation.
Her bestselling book, "The Leading Edge," is a practical playbook for navigating disruption and unlocking high-performance cultures—used by leaders and teams across the globe.
Offstage, Ransom is passionate about mentoring the next generation, championing intergenerational collaboration, and bringing leadership insights to the world of high-performance sport. When she’s not advising global leaders or igniting rooms full of changemakers, you’ll find her on a sunrise run, baking something delicious, or brushing up on her Spanish.
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Holly Ransom Speaking Topics
Here’s a modern paradox: We’ve never had more ways to communicate, yet we’ve never been more disconnected. We’re drowning in information but starving for meaning.
Companies of just 100 people spend about 17 hours a week clarifying unclear communication, while unnecessary notifications, messages, and meetings waste a total of 25 billion hours of work each year according to Atlassian research. And the financial impact? a $1.2 trillion productivity drain in the US alone.
We’re burning time and energy on communication that isn’t moving the needle. It’s the embodiment of Groucho Marx’s brilliant observation: “The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it happened.”
In this meaningful keynote, renowned leadership expert Holly Ransom shares how to break through the noise and communicate in ways that drive connection, clarity, and action. Drawing on cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and her exclusive Mattering Matrix, Holly helps leaders navigate the attention economy, authenticity overload, and purpose fatigue—replacing noise with signal.
When CEOs are asked what keeps them up at night, it’s rarely technology or competition.
It’s this: “How do I get my people to perform at their absolute best?”
It’s a question worth $300 billion when you consider the global spend on performance improvement initiatives. Yet despite this massive investment, high-performing teams remain the outliers. In fact, one study found just 30% of workplace teams are considered truly high-performing.
That’s because most organisations focus on systems and outputs—while elite teams focus on what truly drives results. They’ve cracked the code on making the right things matter—consistently, culturally, and under pressure. And above all, they’ve figured out how to make their people matter.
In this high-performance keynote, Holly Ransom takes audiences inside the playbooks of elite teams—from NASA to the All Blacks, British Rowing, and Pixar. Backed by behavioral science and real-world application, she introduces her High-Precision Performance Framework™—a practical model to help leaders engineer clarity, consistency, and self-sustaining excellence in their own teams.
Strategy sets the direction. People drive the outcome.
Change isn’t slowing down — but the way we lead it must catch up.
Despite billions invested in transformation—and with every change journey consuming 10–15% of project spend—more than 70% of change efforts fail, leaving behind fatigued teams, wasted resources, and mounting cynicism.
The issue isn’t strategy—it’s execution at the human level. Change falters when trust is thin, ownership is low, and people feel like passengers rather than drivers.
The solution? Rethink transformation as a human performance strategy. McKinsey research shows organisations that engage 21–30% of employees in transformation roles achieve the highest shareholder returns—yet most involve just 2%.
In this keynote, Holly Ransom delivers a modern blueprint for making transformation stick by activating the one resource most leaders overlook: people who believe they matter to the mission.
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How much does it cost to book Holly Ransom for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Holly Ransom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Holly Ransom are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Holly Ransom, 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 Holly Ransom speak about?
Holly Ransom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Change Management, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Host & Emcee, Diversity & Inclusion, Strategic Leadership and College.
Where does Holly Ransom travel from?
Holly Ransom generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Holly Ransom?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Holly Ransom 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 Holly Ransom 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 Holly Ransom 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.
Holly Ransom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Personal Growth and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Holly Ransom for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Holly Ransom generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Amy Jo Martin and Jenn Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Holly Ransom for an upcoming event.
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Holly Ransom Speaking Topics
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Break Through The Noise With Messages That Matter
Here’s a modern paradox: We’ve never had more ways to communicate, yet we’ve never been more disconnected. We’re drowning in information but starving for meaning.
Companies of just 100 people spend about 17 hours a week clarifying unclear communication, while unnecessary notifications, messages, and meetings waste a total of 25 billion hours of work each year according to Atlassian research. And the financial impact? a $1.2 trillion productivity drain in the US alone.
We’re burning time and energy on communication that isn’t moving the needle. It’s the embodiment of Groucho Marx’s brilliant observation: “The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it happened.”
In this meaningful keynote, renowned leadership expert Holly Ransom shares how to break through the noise and communicate in ways that drive connection, clarity, and action. Drawing on cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and her exclusive Mattering Matrix, Holly helps leaders navigate the attention economy, authenticity overload, and purpose fatigue—replacing noise with signal.
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The High-Performance Code: Making Great Teams Extraordinary
When CEOs are asked what keeps them up at night, it’s rarely technology or competition.
It’s this: “How do I get my people to perform at their absolute best?”
It’s a question worth $300 billion when you consider the global spend on performance improvement initiatives. Yet despite this massive investment, high-performing teams remain the outliers. In fact, one study found just 30% of workplace teams are considered truly high-performing.
That’s because most organisations focus on systems and outputs—while elite teams focus on what truly drives results. They’ve cracked the code on making the right things matter—consistently, culturally, and under pressure. And above all, they’ve figured out how to make their people matter.
In this high-performance keynote, Holly Ransom takes audiences inside the playbooks of elite teams—from NASA to the All Blacks, British Rowing, and Pixar. Backed by behavioral science and real-world application, she introduces her High-Precision Performance Framework™—a practical model to help leaders engineer clarity, consistency, and self-sustaining excellence in their own teams.
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The Mattering Effect: People-Powered Change That Sticks
Strategy sets the direction. People drive the outcome.
Change isn’t slowing down — but the way we lead it must catch up.
Despite billions invested in transformation—and with every change journey consuming 10–15% of project spend—more than 70% of change efforts fail, leaving behind fatigued teams, wasted resources, and mounting cynicism.
The issue isn’t strategy—it’s execution at the human level. Change falters when trust is thin, ownership is low, and people feel like passengers rather than drivers.
The solution? Rethink transformation as a human performance strategy. McKinsey research shows organisations that engage 21–30% of employees in transformation roles achieve the highest shareholder returns—yet most involve just 2%.
In this keynote, Holly Ransom delivers a modern blueprint for making transformation stick by activating the one resource most leaders overlook: people who believe they matter to the mission.
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How do I book Holly Ransom to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Holly Ransom 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 Holly Ransom, 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 Holly Ransom or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Holly Ransom for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Holly Ransom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Holly Ransom are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Holly Ransom, 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 Holly Ransom speak about?
Holly Ransom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Change Management, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Host & Emcee, Diversity & Inclusion, Strategic Leadership and College. -
Where does Holly Ransom travel from?
Holly Ransom generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Holly Ransom?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Holly Ransom 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 Holly Ransom 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 Holly Ransom 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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