Shari Leid
Keynote Speaker: Reinvention & Personal Storytelling Coach; Expert in Friendship & Connection
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Shari Leid Biography
Shari Leid is a nationally recognized author, connection coach, and keynote speaker known for her Flip the Box® framework, which empowers audiences to redefine success, build meaningful relationships, and embrace life transitions with confidence. Leid, a former litigation attorney, draws on her personal journey of reinvention to deliver engaging, practical, and relatable talks that inspire lasting change in both personal and professional settings.
Leid is the author of four books, including "The 50/50 Friendship Flow" and "Table for 51: Lessons Learned While Sharing Meals Across America." She has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, the "TODAY" show, HuffPost, TIME, and Real Simple.
Leid's unique blend of humor and vulnerability resonates with audiences worldwide. Through keynotes, workshops, and retreats, Leid equips organizations, leaders, and individuals with actionable tools to foster connection, resilience, and belonging.
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Shari Leid Speaking Topics
In a world of hybrid work and disconnection, Shari Leid helps leaders rebuild belonging through her groundbreaking Flip the Box® framework. Blending science, storytelling, and interactive reflection, she shows how to “flip” outdated habits and lead with empathy and inclusion. Attendees leave with practical tools to strengthen trust, drive engagement, and spark innovation. “You can automate the task, but it’s human connection that will last.”
As organizations embrace AI, Shari Leid reminds leaders that empathy, storytelling, and human connection remain irreplaceable. In this future-forward keynote, she explores how to integrate technology without losing authenticity, creativity, or purpose. Audiences learn to balance automation with humanity - because you can automate the task, but it’s human connection that will last.
Stories build bridges—and the right one can transform culture. Drawing from her Table for 51 project, Shari Leid reveals how storytelling fosters empathy, trust, and influence. Attendees gain tools to uncover and share authentic stories that connect teams, inspire action, and humanize leadership. “The stories you tell yourself change everything about yourself.”
Connection isn’t a soft skill, it’s your strongest ROI. With warmth, humor, and data-driven insight, Shari Leid explores the science of belonging and its impact on performance. Attendees leave ready to create workplaces and communities where people feel valued, engaged, and inspired to contribute their best.
Loneliness is the silent productivity killer. Based on her book "Table for 51," Shari Leid shows how authentic friendship and belonging fuel collaboration, innovation, and retention. This uplifting keynote gives leaders practical strategies to cultivate genuine relationships that make teams feel seen, supported, and motivated.
Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America
Ask Yourself This: Ultimate Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (Friendship)
The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (The Friendship Series)
Make Your Mess Your Message: More Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (The Friendship Series)
How do I book Shari Leid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid, 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 Shari Leid or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Shari Leid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shari Leid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shari Leid are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shari Leid, 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 Shari Leid speak about?
Shari Leid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Mindset, Success, Belonging, Empowerment, Author, Resilience, Family & Parenting, Storytelling, Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Culture, Human Resources and Corporate Culture.
Where does Shari Leid travel from?
Shari Leid generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Shari Leid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid 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.
Shari Leid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Mindset and Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shari Leid for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shari Leid generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Summer Jelinek, Jessica Chen and Jenn Lim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shari Leid for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Shari Leid Speaking Topics
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Flip the Box®: Creating Connection in a Disconnected World
In a world of hybrid work and disconnection, Shari Leid helps leaders rebuild belonging through her groundbreaking Flip the Box® framework. Blending science, storytelling, and interactive reflection, she shows how to “flip” outdated habits and lead with empathy and inclusion. Attendees leave with practical tools to strengthen trust, drive engagement, and spark innovation. “You can automate the task, but it’s human connection that will last.”
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The Human Element in the Age of AI: Reclaiming Connection in a Digital World
As organizations embrace AI, Shari Leid reminds leaders that empathy, storytelling, and human connection remain irreplaceable. In this future-forward keynote, she explores how to integrate technology without losing authenticity, creativity, or purpose. Audiences learn to balance automation with humanity - because you can automate the task, but it’s human connection that will last.
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The Power of Story: How Personal Narratives Inspire Trust and Connection
Stories build bridges—and the right one can transform culture. Drawing from her Table for 51 project, Shari Leid reveals how storytelling fosters empathy, trust, and influence. Attendees gain tools to uncover and share authentic stories that connect teams, inspire action, and humanize leadership. “The stories you tell yourself change everything about yourself.”
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Connection is the New Currency: Creating Communities That Thrive
Connection isn’t a soft skill, it’s your strongest ROI. With warmth, humor, and data-driven insight, Shari Leid explores the science of belonging and its impact on performance. Attendees leave ready to create workplaces and communities where people feel valued, engaged, and inspired to contribute their best.
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Friendship at Work: Building Authentic Relationships That Drive Success
Loneliness is the silent productivity killer. Based on her book "Table for 51," Shari Leid shows how authentic friendship and belonging fuel collaboration, innovation, and retention. This uplifting keynote gives leaders practical strategies to cultivate genuine relationships that make teams feel seen, supported, and motivated.
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Shari Leid Videos
BOOKS
Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America
Ask Yourself This: Ultimate Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (Friendship)
The 50/50 Friendship Flow: Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (The Friendship Series)
Make Your Mess Your Message: More Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends (The Friendship Series)
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How do I book Shari Leid to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid, 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 Shari Leid or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Shari Leid for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shari Leid, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shari Leid are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shari Leid, 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 Shari Leid speak about?
Shari Leid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Mindset, Success, Belonging, Empowerment, Author, Resilience, Family & Parenting, Storytelling, Leadership, Future of Work, Futurism, Culture, Human Resources and Corporate Culture. -
Where does Shari Leid travel from?
Shari Leid generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Shari Leid?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid 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 Shari Leid 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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