Meridith Elliott Powell

Meridith Elliott Powell Speaking Topics

• THRIVE: Turn Uncertainty To Your Competitive Advantage

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  These are unprecedented times! A marketplace where disruption is happening on steroids. One where there is more change building outside of your organization than in it. And a relentless pace of uncertainty that can radically impact your ability to grow your organization and keep your team motivated.

  The only guarantee you have is this: more change is coming. And if you’re not prepared — if you don’t have a plan — then research proves this level of uncertainty will negatively impact your ability to drive innovation, attract top talent and achieve bottom-line results.

  While uncertainty can seem daunting, the truth is uncertainty has an upside — it always has an upside. In fact, it can be your greatest asset to thrive, grow and turn disruption into opportunity. But you need a plan, a strategy, and the research that shows the precise path you must follow to turn disruption into opportunity.

  Join business growth strategist and award-winning author, Meridith Elliott Powell in this high powered keynote where she reveals the research, the stories and the methodology.

  This keynote has it all — energy, engagement, and a personal plan of action for every attendee.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Quantitative Research – Learn what more than 800 of your fellow CEOS think, feel and are confidently doing in the face of uncertainty. This keynote starts with the powerful benchmark study that gives you insights into how today’s leaders are dealing with and solving today’s toughest challenges.
  • Qualitative Research – We follow-up with the commanding stories of 9 companies that have stood the test of time by thriving in business for more than 250 years. You’ll hear their overwhelming obstacles, their ingenious strategies for success, and the proven methodology they used to thrive through every crisis. -The PROVEN Methodology – Then we share the code, secret, plan, so that you know the exact path you need to follow to put you in the driver’s seat — and in control in the face of uncertainty (so you can THRIVE!).
  • You’ll Gain The Secrets to staying highly flexible and focused to strike the delicate balance of maintaining progress and seizing opportunity.
  • Your Personal Plan of action for thriving in uncertainty. * EVERY attendee receives a FREE copy of Meridith’s groundbreaking research study revealing the concerns, ideas and innovative solutions of more than 800 CEOs.*

• SALES REDEFINED: Move the Needle to Dominate, Differentiate. Deliver

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  Uncertainty changes everything — customers, competition, and decision-makers. It’s time to update your approach to sales — from how you get through the door — to how you get the deal to close.

  It’s challenging out there: A challenge to get above the white noise. A challenge to get to the decision-makers. A challenge to stand out from the competition. And a challenge to stay motivated.

  Why?

  Because sales has gone through a major disruption. If you’re still using traditional techniques, then you’re making sales so much harder than it has to be. To succeed, you need to evolve.

  You need to transform how you attract clients – build your reputation – engage with the marketplace – and get results. Join us for this high-energy, highly interactive, and high-powered keynote where business growth strategist and keynote speaker Meridith Elliott Powell shares the innovative techniques you need to dominate, differentiate and deliver!

  Key Takeaways:

  • Deep understanding of how your marketplace has changed — and how those shifts are impacting decision making, pricing and sales strategy.
  • Innovative techniques that get the doors to open and put you in front of the right decision-makers.
  • Powerful ideas you need to master so you know how to ask the right questions that will shorten the sales cycle and increase your close ratio.
  • Cutting-edge strategies that help you quickly build credibility and trust — and help you maximize client-facing time.
  • Proven strategies to prominently position you in the marketplace making it easier for clients to choose you over the competition.
  • Your personal strategy to Dominate, Differentiate, and Deliver.

• SUCCESSION PLANNING REDEFINED: Closing The Succession Gap

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  The biggest threat facing business today, is not artificial intelligence or even the pace of change. The biggest threat facing business today is the missed opportunity to develop the next generation of leaders.

  With more than 11,000 workers turning 65 every single day, and entry level rolls being eliminated at record rates. Companies are not only losing needed talent, and experience, they are destroying their leadership pipeline creating a massive succession gap.

  It’s time to shift the focus and close the succession gap. Because the companies that succeed in today’s marketplace will be the organization focused on finding, developing and shaping their future workforce.

  In The Succession GAP, Hall of Fame Speaker and business growth strategist Meridith Elliott Powell reveals why succession planning is no longer just about replacing the CEO — it is about protecting the future of the entire organization. From middle managers and top sales performers to technical experts and culture carriers, every company is vulnerable if it is not intentionally developing talent at every level.

  Blending research, real-world stories, and practical strategies, this keynote shows leaders how to close the succession gap before it becomes a business crisis. Because in a world of uncertainty, the companies that thrive will not just have the best technology — they will have the strongest bench.

  • Integrate succession planning into every level of your organization and culture
  • Leverage the entry level roles in your origination to build a strong leadership bench
  • Secure critical roles to ensure continuity and success
  • Use AI to make your team more capable, efficient and productive
  • A proven strategy to close the succession gap

• BUILT TO WIN: Mentally Fit, Powerfully Resilient, Competitively Strong

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  Let’s face it—burnout is the new pandemic.

  One in four employees are struggling with mental strength. The pace of change is relentless. Disruption is the norm. And all these challenges are squeezing your margins and driving down results.

  Resilience is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s your competitive advantage.

  This high-energy, research-backed keynote delivers real-world strategies to build mental fitness, boost resilience, and fuel performance. It’s designed for leaders who want to do more than just cope—they want to win.

  In this powerhouse program you will learn exactly how to become the kind of leader and team that rises in chaos, adapts under pressure, and turns stress into strength.

  This isn’t just inspiration. It’s transformation—with ROI.

  Whether you’re leading a team, driving sales, or managing frontline operations, this keynote will give you the tools to shift mindsets, energize performance, and future-proof your organization.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Uncover the Real Cost of Mental Weakness: Learn what’s really draining productivity—and how to turn it around fast.
  • Lead with Strength, Empathy, and ROI: Discover the leadership traits that drive resilience, retention, and results.
  • Train for Mental Toughness: Walk away with a framework to build mental fitness into your team’s DNA.
  • Boost Performance Through Connection: Create a culture where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to deliver.
  • Outperform in Uncertainty: Build teams that thrive in volatility—and keep your organization moving forward.