Monica Brooks
Keynote Speaker: Leadership & Change Expert, Motivational Speaker and Cancer Survivor
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Monica Brooks Biography
Monica Brooks is a motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and founder of The Empowered Edge LLC. A stage three cancer survivor, Brooks draws from personal adversity to deliver powerful, relatable keynotes on navigating change, building resilience, and leading with purpose. Known for her energetic, down-to-earth style, she connects deeply with audiences across industries—from healthcare and public service to education and corporate leadership.
Brooks has spoken at events for organizations including The Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, Anina Bing, and MusiCares. Her most requested sessions center around navigating change—helping leaders, teams, and organizations move through uncertainty with clarity, resilience, and purpose. She developed the Power of PAUSE framework to guide audiences in managing the emotional impact of change, staying focused on what they can control, and finding meaning in the midst of disruption. Whether speaking to executives, frontline teams, or young professionals, Brooks delivers practical tools and a message that sticks.
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Monica Brooks Speaking Topics
Change isn’t optional. But exhaustion, resistance, and overwhelm are.
In this energizing and practical keynote, Monica equips leaders and teams with tools to move through change without losing momentum. Using her signature PAUSE framework, she helps audiences understand the emotional side of change, regain focus, and take ownership of what they can control.
Audiences leave with:
- A practical roadmap for navigating uncertainty
- Tools for managing emotional responses during change
- A renewed sense of agency and adaptability
The future does not belong to the most prepared. It belongs to the most adaptable.
This keynote challenges leaders to stop waiting for perfect clarity and instead step forward with curiosity. Monica explores how leaders can embrace emerging tools, evolving expectations, and cultural shifts without losing their core values.
Audiences learn how to:
- Lead confidently through ambiguity
- Replace hesitation with thoughtful action
- Create momentum without having all the answers
Even high-achievers question themselves. Even leaders second-guess their voice. Even the most capable people wonder if they belong.
In this empowering and relatable keynote, Monica challenges audiences to stop the internal narrative that quietly undermines their impact. Using her STFU framework — Stop That False Undermining — she gives practical tools to silence self-doubt and step forward with clarity and conviction.
This is not about pretending to be fearless. It’s about showing up anyway.
Through storytelling, humor, and actionable insight, Monica explores how setbacks, criticism, and unexpected challenges can either shrink us or sharpen us. The difference lies in how we respond internally.
Audiences will learn how to:
- Recognize and interrupt self-sabotaging thought patterns
- Reframe setbacks as strength-building moments
- Separate identity from performance
- Show up confidently without becoming someone they’re not
Participants leave with language, tools, and permission to lead, contribute, and live more authentically — even when doubt tries to take the mic.
When the pace is relentless, it’s easy to forget why you started.
This keynote reconnects professionals to their deeper purpose while offering practical strategies to prevent burnout and re-engage with meaning. Especially powerful for healthcare, public service, and nonprofit audiences.
Participants will:
- Reconnect to their mission
- Identify controllables in high-stress environments
- Leave with tools to maintain energy and perspective
Since change is constant, how we respond can either propel us forward or hold us back. In this energizing session, Monica Brooks helps leaders and teams understand the emotions behind change, using the change curve to highlight its impact on individuals and organizations. Whether it’s company-wide transitions, leadership shifts, or evolving priorities—especially in a world rapidly shaped by AI and technology—Monica equips audiences with her “Power of PAUSE” framework. This practical tool helps teams manage uncertainty, lead through disruption with confidence, and stay focused on what truly matters.
Attendees will gain:
- A clear understanding of the change curve and how to lead through it
- Tools to stay focused and grounded during times of uncertainty
- Strategies to guide teams through shifts—including those driven by AI and digital transformation
- A renewed mindset to embrace change with clarity, purpose, and resilience
Monica Brooks Videos
How do I book Monica Brooks to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks, 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 Monica Brooks or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Monica Brooks for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Monica Brooks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Monica Brooks are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Monica Brooks, 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 Monica Brooks speak about?
Monica Brooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Resilience, Change Management, Podcast Host, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Host & Emcee.
Where does Monica Brooks travel from?
Monica Brooks generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Monica Brooks?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks 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.
Monica Brooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Motivational, Personal Growth and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Monica Brooks for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Monica Brooks generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Summer Jelinek, Kristie Kennedy and Erika Cramer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Monica Brooks for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Monica Brooks Speaking Topics
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Riding the Wave of Change: Staying Steady When Everything Is Shifting
Change isn’t optional. But exhaustion, resistance, and overwhelm are.
In this energizing and practical keynote, Monica equips leaders and teams with tools to move through change without losing momentum. Using her signature PAUSE framework, she helps audiences understand the emotional side of change, regain focus, and take ownership of what they can control.
Audiences leave with:
- A practical roadmap for navigating uncertainty
- Tools for managing emotional responses during change
- A renewed sense of agency and adaptability
-
Future-Ready Leadership
The future does not belong to the most prepared. It belongs to the most adaptable.
This keynote challenges leaders to stop waiting for perfect clarity and instead step forward with curiosity. Monica explores how leaders can embrace emerging tools, evolving expectations, and cultural shifts without losing their core values.
Audiences learn how to:
- Lead confidently through ambiguity
- Replace hesitation with thoughtful action
- Create momentum without having all the answers
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Powerfully YOU
Even high-achievers question themselves. Even leaders second-guess their voice. Even the most capable people wonder if they belong.
In this empowering and relatable keynote, Monica challenges audiences to stop the internal narrative that quietly undermines their impact. Using her STFU framework — Stop That False Undermining — she gives practical tools to silence self-doubt and step forward with clarity and conviction.
This is not about pretending to be fearless. It’s about showing up anyway.
Through storytelling, humor, and actionable insight, Monica explores how setbacks, criticism, and unexpected challenges can either shrink us or sharpen us. The difference lies in how we respond internally.
Audiences will learn how to:
- Recognize and interrupt self-sabotaging thought patterns
- Reframe setbacks as strength-building moments
- Separate identity from performance
- Show up confidently without becoming someone they’re not
Participants leave with language, tools, and permission to lead, contribute, and live more authentically — even when doubt tries to take the mic.
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Anchored in Impact: Staying Mission-Driven in High-Demand Roles
When the pace is relentless, it’s easy to forget why you started.
This keynote reconnects professionals to their deeper purpose while offering practical strategies to prevent burnout and re-engage with meaning. Especially powerful for healthcare, public service, and nonprofit audiences.
Participants will:
- Reconnect to their mission
- Identify controllables in high-stress environments
- Leave with tools to maintain energy and perspective
-
Riding the Wave of Change
Since change is constant, how we respond can either propel us forward or hold us back. In this energizing session, Monica Brooks helps leaders and teams understand the emotions behind change, using the change curve to highlight its impact on individuals and organizations. Whether it’s company-wide transitions, leadership shifts, or evolving priorities—especially in a world rapidly shaped by AI and technology—Monica equips audiences with her “Power of PAUSE” framework. This practical tool helps teams manage uncertainty, lead through disruption with confidence, and stay focused on what truly matters.
Attendees will gain:
- A clear understanding of the change curve and how to lead through it
- Tools to stay focused and grounded during times of uncertainty
- Strategies to guide teams through shifts—including those driven by AI and digital transformation
- A renewed mindset to embrace change with clarity, purpose, and resilience
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Monica Brooks Videos
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How do I book Monica Brooks to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks, 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 Monica Brooks or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Monica Brooks for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Monica Brooks, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Monica Brooks are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Monica Brooks, 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 Monica Brooks speak about?
Monica Brooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Motivational, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Resilience, Change Management, Podcast Host, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Host & Emcee. -
Where does Monica Brooks travel from?
Monica Brooks generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Monica Brooks?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks 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 Monica Brooks 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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