Sharon Delaney McCloud
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Broadcaster & Emcee; Resilience Expert; Breast Cancer Survivor
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Sharon Delaney McCloud Biography
Sharon Delaney McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote and TEDx speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and communications expert with a career spanning more than three decades on local and national stages. Her career began with 20 years in television broadcasting, progressing from field reporter to primetime anchor and earning an Emmy Award. McCloud covered a wide range of stories, including the Persian Gulf War, John Glenn's return to space, the Super Bowl, hurricanes, floods, politics, and entertainment, reporting on events that impacted communities daily. She also moderated gubernatorial and mayoral debates throughout North Carolina and mentored young journalists at the start of their careers.
Before her broadcasting career, McCloud worked for the Department of Defense's USO program, traveling throughout the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Europe to entertain American troops as part of the all-female group The Florida Girls.
After leaving television news, McCloud co-founded Greenroom Communications, a Raleigh-based video production and marketing firm, with Kim and Penn Holderness. The team collaborated with brands such as Target, Samsung, H&R Block, and Chase Bank, and produced a reality show on UPtv. Greenroom later merged with Walk West, forming a full-service digital marketing agency that appeared on the INC 5000 list multiple times. At Walk West, McCloud served as Partner and Vice President of Professional Development, leading media training, presentation and public speaking coaching, workplace communication, and executive presence workshops for leaders at all levels. She also led learning and development initiatives at Walk West and The Diversity Movement before becoming Director of Corporate Communications at UNC Health.
As a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), TEDx speaker, adjunct professor, and executive coach, McCloud supports leaders and teams in driving business results through strategic communications and professional development programs. She delivered a TEDx talk titled "Giving Vilomahs a Voice," which explores approaches to conversations with bereaved parents. Her advocacy for bereavement leave policy led to a meeting with President Joe Biden to discuss the need for paid bereavement leave. McCloud's keynotes and workshops have been trusted by organizations including Cisco and Amazon, focusing on leadership, workplace communication, and high-stakes presentations.
McCloud's public work is informed by personal adversity. She was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation. She channels her experiences into supporting families and organizations aligned with her guiding principle to "Never, Ever Give Up." As an Olympic Torch Bearer, cancer survivor, and author, McCloud addresses topics such as resilience, leadership, and finding one's voice. She has been featured in publications including Thrive Global, Sheryl Sandberg's Option B digital platform, and Enterprising Women, and is a co-author of the book "Keep Going, Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance." As a member of the Global Speakers Federation and the National Speakers Association, McCloud connects with audiences across industries, offering actionable insights on communication, leadership, and professional development.
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Sharon Delaney McCloud Speaking Topics
With the prevalence of cellphone videos, YouTube, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and live streaming, you are always "ON”. Whether it's a quick comment to a reporter on Zoom or a lengthy sit-down interview in a television studio, you need to know how to navigate today’s ever-changing media landscape. In this multi-media-packed keynote presentation, Emmy Award-winning television journalist Sharon Delaney McCloud will provide an insider’s playbook so you can feel more confident the next time you’re in the hot seat.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn about the rules of engagement for media and the Interviewee’s Bill of Rights
- Learn why you should never say “no comment” and what to say instead to create compelling messages
- Hone your on-camera presence, what to wear and NOT to wear on-camera
Face it, you've got to retain your top talent and recruit the next rock stars for your team. But now, more than ever before, you have to create an environment where people are motivated and empowered to deliver their very best work while building trusted relationships at the same time. Not an easy task.
During this high-energy presentation, corporate communications pro Sharon Delaney McCloud shows you why and how you need to leverage levity and proven retention strategies in your leadership toolbox today.
LEARN:
How levity can change the dynamic of your team
Actionable ways to reduce stress and build bonds by using proven levity lessons & techniques
Ways to make your team feel like they belong to your organization
In group settings, men are 75% more likely to speak up than women. And when a woman does speak up, it's statistically probable that her male counterparts will either interrupt her or speak over her. What does this mean? It means, even in the professional world today, if you're not ready to fight to be heard through ally-building strategies, your potential could be silenced. In this engaging, actionable session, Sharon will share strategies and tactics to amplify your voice figuratively (and literally) and hone your message to make certain that your voice is heard - so that you truly have a voice, and not just a seat, at the table.
LEARN
- Ways to amplify your voice, both figuratively and literally
- Message development tactics to strengthen your communication
- Understanding how body language and vocal delivery affect your overall communication
Did you know that executive presence skills rank 2nd in the top 20 leadership traits that make a difference in your career? Now, more than ever, present and future leaders must display C-suite readiness to deliver business results. To do this, you must amplify your influence, thought leadership and business acumen in order to lead transformational breakthroughs. This ability to align your mindshare while commanding a room, in person or virtually, is the DNA of executive presence. In this high-energy program, corporate communications professional Sharon Delaney McCloud teaches the three key elements to build your executive presence so you can make an impact on your professional and personal life. Learn:
- The three, key elements to build your executive presence
- The core principles to clear, concise communication
- How to manage your interpersonal style to enhance your leadership presence
In these challenging times when our physical, mental and social well-being are tested continuously, it's crucial that we build a culture of resilience. In this compelling narrative, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Sharon Delaney McCloud presents an inspirational and actionable playbook that audiences can begin using right away in their professional and personal lives. Sharon co-authored a book based on this keynote, Keep Going, Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance. Learn Sharon's:
- The Community Resilience Model and how to incorporate it into your life.
- A deeper understanding of how to use grit and gratitude to overcome negative circumstances.
- A different way to approach integrating your professional and personal responsibilities that align with who you are.
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How do I book Sharon Delaney McCloud to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 Sharon Delaney McCloud, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sharon Delaney McCloud or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Sharon Delaney McCloud for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sharon Delaney McCloud, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sharon Delaney McCloud are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sharon Delaney McCloud, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sharon Delaney McCloud speak about?
Sharon Delaney McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cancer, Journalist, News & Media, Broadcasting, Author, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Women, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Mental Health, Professors, College, Women in Business, Business, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Cancer Survivors and TED.
Where does Sharon Delaney McCloud travel from?
Sharon Delaney McCloud generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sharon Delaney McCloud?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 Sharon Delaney McCloud 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.
Sharon Delaney McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Cancer, Journalist and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sharon Delaney McCloud for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sharon Delaney McCloud generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shannon Miller, Erika Obando and Leslie Mouton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sharon Delaney McCloud for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Sharon Delaney McCloud Speaking Topics
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Prepare Yourself for the Media Hot Seat: Top Tips from a Newsroom Insider
With the prevalence of cellphone videos, YouTube, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, and live streaming, you are always "ON”. Whether it's a quick comment to a reporter on Zoom or a lengthy sit-down interview in a television studio, you need to know how to navigate today’s ever-changing media landscape. In this multi-media-packed keynote presentation, Emmy Award-winning television journalist Sharon Delaney McCloud will provide an insider’s playbook so you can feel more confident the next time you’re in the hot seat.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Learn about the rules of engagement for media and the Interviewee’s Bill of Rights
- Learn why you should never say “no comment” and what to say instead to create compelling messages
- Hone your on-camera presence, what to wear and NOT to wear on-camera
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Leveraging Levity in Leadership: A Recipe for Retention and Team Success
Face it, you've got to retain your top talent and recruit the next rock stars for your team. But now, more than ever before, you have to create an environment where people are motivated and empowered to deliver their very best work while building trusted relationships at the same time. Not an easy task.
During this high-energy presentation, corporate communications pro Sharon Delaney McCloud shows you why and how you need to leverage levity and proven retention strategies in your leadership toolbox today. LEARN:How levity can change the dynamic of your team
Actionable ways to reduce stress and build bonds by using proven levity lessons & techniques
Ways to make your team feel like they belong to your organization
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Having a Voice, Not Merely a Seat at the Table: Powerful Strategies to Amplify Your Impact
In group settings, men are 75% more likely to speak up than women. And when a woman does speak up, it's statistically probable that her male counterparts will either interrupt her or speak over her. What does this mean? It means, even in the professional world today, if you're not ready to fight to be heard through ally-building strategies, your potential could be silenced. In this engaging, actionable session, Sharon will share strategies and tactics to amplify your voice figuratively (and literally) and hone your message to make certain that your voice is heard - so that you truly have a voice, and not just a seat, at the table.
LEARN- Ways to amplify your voice, both figuratively and literally
- Message development tactics to strengthen your communication
- Understanding how body language and vocal delivery affect your overall communication
-
Build Your Executive Presence & Personal Brand
Did you know that executive presence skills rank 2nd in the top 20 leadership traits that make a difference in your career? Now, more than ever, present and future leaders must display C-suite readiness to deliver business results. To do this, you must amplify your influence, thought leadership and business acumen in order to lead transformational breakthroughs. This ability to align your mindshare while commanding a room, in person or virtually, is the DNA of executive presence. In this high-energy program, corporate communications professional Sharon Delaney McCloud teaches the three key elements to build your executive presence so you can make an impact on your professional and personal life. Learn:
- The three, key elements to build your executive presence
- The core principles to clear, concise communication
- How to manage your interpersonal style to enhance your leadership presence
-
Turn Your Battle Scars into Badges of Honor: Activating Resilience & Perseverance
In these challenging times when our physical, mental and social well-being are tested continuously, it's crucial that we build a culture of resilience. In this compelling narrative, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Sharon Delaney McCloud presents an inspirational and actionable playbook that audiences can begin using right away in their professional and personal lives. Sharon co-authored a book based on this keynote, Keep Going, Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance. Learn Sharon's:
- The Community Resilience Model and how to incorporate it into your life.
- A deeper understanding of how to use grit and gratitude to overcome negative circumstances.
- A different way to approach integrating your professional and personal responsibilities that align with who you are.
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Sharon Delaney McCloud Reviews
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Everything was terrific. Sharon is the consummate professional and the feedback I heard was outstanding!
Commonwealth Senior Living - Apr 11 2024
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How do I book Sharon Delaney McCloud to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 Sharon Delaney McCloud, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sharon Delaney McCloud or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sharon Delaney McCloud for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sharon Delaney McCloud, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sharon Delaney McCloud are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sharon Delaney McCloud, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sharon Delaney McCloud speak about?
Sharon Delaney McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cancer, Journalist, News & Media, Broadcasting, Author, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Women, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Mental Health, Professors, College, Women in Business, Business, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Cancer Survivors and TED. -
Where does Sharon Delaney McCloud travel from?
Sharon Delaney McCloud generally travels from Raleigh, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sharon Delaney McCloud?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sharon Delaney McCloud 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 Sharon Delaney McCloud 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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