Penny Zenker
Keynote Speaker: Focusologist, Best-Selling Author, Business Strategy Coach
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Penny Zenker Biography
Penny Zenker (AKA “The Focusologist”) is a sought-after international motivational speaker and award winning national best-selling author and turnaround specialist. Zenker’s proven and practical tools and techniques help people focus on what matters most to get results quickly.
Zenker’s Expertise is derived from building and later selling a multi-million-dollar technology business, managing strategic turnarounds at one of the world’s largest Market Research firms, and later working to double business growth for companies around the world as a Tony Robbins business coach.
Her first book, "The Productivity Zone," was an instant Amazon bestseller, and her TEDx talk, “The Energy of Thought,” has had over 1 million views worldwide. Her most recent book, "The Reset Mindset," was a national bestseller, Success magazine Top 10 Business Books and won the International Impact Book Award.
Zenker has been featured on NBC News, Forbes, Inc., ESPN, Wharton Business Radio, and many more.
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Penny Zenker Speaking Topics
75% of all transformation efforts fail, and only 12% of executives believe their people have what it takes to lead in the Digital Age. The problem isn’t the unprecedented rate of change, it’s the way we manage people, projects, priorities, and stress. How do we become more resilient, innovative, and adaptable?
In this revealing, thought-provoking, and actionable presentation, productivity expert Penny Zenker draws on her three decades of founding, running, and scaling multimillion-dollar enterprises to reveal three steps we need to take if we want to solve complex problems and reach our seemingly impossible goals in rapidly changing times.
You’ll learn how to:
- Overcome resistance to change by adopting a Reset Mindset
- Build future leaders with greater autonomy
- Make better, faster decisions
- Simplify complex problems and stay focused on the right things
- Block out distractions, so you can focus on what matters most
In a world of rapid change, managing our time has never been harder. In fact, 59% of workers report feeling depleted, drained, and distracted. In the face of multiple competing priorities, how do we make time work for rather than against us?
After three decades spent founding, running, and scaling organizations, and interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders, Penny Zenker (aka “The Focusologist”) has learned that we can redesign the way we work, lead, and live by reconnecting with the bigger picture, challenging the status quo, and establishing systems that support our greatest priorities—one reset moment at a time.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your top distractions and what they’re costing you
- Make more Reset Moments to stop compounding stress
- Apply the 80/20 rule to eliminate competing priorities
- Use gatekeepers to protect and direct your priorities
Is it really possible to slow down time? No, but we can think and act faster than we do today. How? By better managing the energy of our thoughts, which in turn drive our feelings and actions.
In this impactful, enlightening, and unforgettable talk, Penny Zenker, bestselling author of The Productivity Zone, inspires us to treat “every day as game day”, so we can refocus, think and act more strategically, and achieve the results we want.
You’ll learn how to:
- Uncover negative thought patterns holding you back
- Apply four fundamental principles to reframe any unproductive thinking
- Minimize challenges to improve productivity with a “Reset Mindset”
Relationships are built and destroyed through communication. Taking ownership for how we communicate with others and receive what they have to say improves our relationship skills, leadership skills, and ultimate success.
In this thought-provoking, enlightening, and practical talk, former C-Suite executive Penny Zenker shares a three-step process for aligning with others on our priorities, collaborating with purpose, and objectively working through challenges together.
Audiences will learn:
- The five fundamentals of communication
- Emotional intelligence secrets, and their impact on how we communicate
- How to establish a common language to make faster, better decisions
Stress has been shown to stunt creativity, and 97% of managers think tactically because they’re too busy to think differently. How can a shift in mindset help us embrace rather than resist change and find fresh approaches to new challenges?
In this captivating, impactful, and actionable talk, former C-Suite executive and tech entrepreneur Penny Zenker shares how our perceived constraints can actually be the catalyst we need to overcome obstacles and achieve the seemingly impossible.
Discover how out-of-the-box thinking can open us up to new perspectives, enhance our creativity, and unleash our personal, team, and organizational potential.
You’ll learn how to:
- Shift your focus, so you begin to see constraints as catalysts
- Think more creatively to breakthrough bottlenecks
- Achieve seemingly impossible goals in times of rapid change
Penny Zenker Videos
How do I book Penny Zenker to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker, 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 Penny Zenker or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Penny Zenker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Penny Zenker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Penny Zenker are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Penny Zenker, 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 Penny Zenker speak about?
Penny Zenker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Authors, Bestselling Authors, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Host & Emcee and Podcast Hosts.
Where does Penny Zenker travel from?
Penny Zenker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Penny Zenker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker 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.
Penny Zenker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Peak Performance, Authors and Bestselling Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Penny Zenker for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Penny Zenker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jones Loflin, Tanya Dalton and Coyte Cooper, Ph.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Penny Zenker for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Penny Zenker Speaking Topics
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The Reset Mindset: Dynamic Leadership: Navigating Change & Challenge with Ease
75% of all transformation efforts fail, and only 12% of executives believe their people have what it takes to lead in the Digital Age. The problem isn’t the unprecedented rate of change, it’s the way we manage people, projects, priorities, and stress. How do we become more resilient, innovative, and adaptable?
In this revealing, thought-provoking, and actionable presentation, productivity expert Penny Zenker draws on her three decades of founding, running, and scaling multimillion-dollar enterprises to reveal three steps we need to take if we want to solve complex problems and reach our seemingly impossible goals in rapidly changing times.
You’ll learn how to:
- Overcome resistance to change by adopting a Reset Mindset
- Build future leaders with greater autonomy
- Make better, faster decisions
- Simplify complex problems and stay focused on the right things
- Block out distractions, so you can focus on what matters most
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Own Your Focus: Achieve More Impact with Less Effort
In a world of rapid change, managing our time has never been harder. In fact, 59% of workers report feeling depleted, drained, and distracted. In the face of multiple competing priorities, how do we make time work for rather than against us?
After three decades spent founding, running, and scaling organizations, and interviewing hundreds of successful business leaders, Penny Zenker (aka “The Focusologist”) has learned that we can redesign the way we work, lead, and live by reconnecting with the bigger picture, challenging the status quo, and establishing systems that support our greatest priorities—one reset moment at a time.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your top distractions and what they’re costing you
- Make more Reset Moments to stop compounding stress
- Apply the 80/20 rule to eliminate competing priorities
- Use gatekeepers to protect and direct your priorities
-
The Energy of Thought: Building a Reset Mindset
Is it really possible to slow down time? No, but we can think and act faster than we do today. How? By better managing the energy of our thoughts, which in turn drive our feelings and actions.
In this impactful, enlightening, and unforgettable talk, Penny Zenker, bestselling author of The Productivity Zone, inspires us to treat “every day as game day”, so we can refocus, think and act more strategically, and achieve the results we want.
You’ll learn how to:
- Uncover negative thought patterns holding you back
- Apply four fundamental principles to reframe any unproductive thinking
- Minimize challenges to improve productivity with a “Reset Mindset”
-
Reset Your Leadership Communication: Create a Common Language to Work Through Challenges
Relationships are built and destroyed through communication. Taking ownership for how we communicate with others and receive what they have to say improves our relationship skills, leadership skills, and ultimate success.
In this thought-provoking, enlightening, and practical talk, former C-Suite executive Penny Zenker shares a three-step process for aligning with others on our priorities, collaborating with purpose, and objectively working through challenges together.
Audiences will learn:
- The five fundamentals of communication
- Emotional intelligence secrets, and their impact on how we communicate
- How to establish a common language to make faster, better decisions
-
Innovative Leadership: Think outside the Box to Achieve the Seemingly Impossible
Stress has been shown to stunt creativity, and 97% of managers think tactically because they’re too busy to think differently. How can a shift in mindset help us embrace rather than resist change and find fresh approaches to new challenges?
In this captivating, impactful, and actionable talk, former C-Suite executive and tech entrepreneur Penny Zenker shares how our perceived constraints can actually be the catalyst we need to overcome obstacles and achieve the seemingly impossible.
Discover how out-of-the-box thinking can open us up to new perspectives, enhance our creativity, and unleash our personal, team, and organizational potential.
You’ll learn how to:
- Shift your focus, so you begin to see constraints as catalysts
- Think more creatively to breakthrough bottlenecks
- Achieve seemingly impossible goals in times of rapid change
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Penny Zenker Reviews
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Penny was a fantastic speaker!
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How do I book Penny Zenker to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker, 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 Penny Zenker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Penny Zenker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Penny Zenker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Penny Zenker are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Penny Zenker, 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 Penny Zenker speak about?
Penny Zenker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Authors, Bestselling Authors, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Host & Emcee and Podcast Hosts. -
Where does Penny Zenker travel from?
Penny Zenker generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Penny Zenker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker 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 Penny Zenker 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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