Virtual Keynote Speaker:
Empowering Leaders & Their Remote Teams

 

Attending a conference or getting the team together in person is not always possible. You and your group can experience Elise’s most sought-after keynote and workshop presentations from the comfort of your own computer. Her virtual keynote speeches are taught over a variety of platforms including Zoom, Teams, ON24, GoToMeeting/Webinar, WebinarJam and others.

 

With more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and leader, Elise brings her real-world experience to life through inspiring stories, lessons learned and practical strategies you and your team can implement today. Start empowering your team and reach your goals faster.

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Virtual Keynote Topics

Content focuses on equipping leaders for today’s evolving marketplace as well as timeless business challenges. Frequently requested topics are briefly outlined below. More information and  additional topics available upon request.

Leading Through Change: 

  • Techniques for recognizing and mitigating triggers
  • Practical leadership strategies for gaining greater buy-in from others
  • Five questions to guide new strategies for change initiatives

The Centered Leader

  • Cognitive strategies to manage your emotions under pressure
  • Practical tips for taking control of what you think 
  • Increasing framing and focus

Giving Effective Feedback

  • Saying what needs to be said
  • A three-step model for giving feedback
  • Understanding and managing triggers in others

 

Elise Mitchell's Bio

Elise is a Nashville-based leadership keynote speaker. With 20-plus years of experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds, she specializes in change management and leading through adversity. Her engaging in-person and virtual presentations include inspiring stories, leadership lessons and practical takeaways based on her successful career as the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications Group, one of the top 10 fastest-growing public relations firms globally. 

 

Education and Accreditations

  • Harvard Business School, executive education
  • Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth, executive education
  • The Aspen Institute
  • University of Memphis, M.A.
  • Abilene Christian University, B.A

Elise is NACD Directorship Certified. She is also certified by the International Coaching Federation and the NeuroLeadership Institute. She is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America and a member of the society's prestigious College of Fellows.

 

Learn More About Elise
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"Elise provided the consulting and coaching I needed to effectively lead an organizational change. She helped me clarify the right direction to take and map out crucial conversations. Through her listening and questioning process, I discovered the insights I needed to take our team to the next level."

BEN K.
COO
"This was the best investment I could have made for myself and my company. Elise is pragmatic, insightful and enjoyable to work with. She helped me gain clarity on some of my most pressing issues"

JOHN D.
CEO
"Elise is a gifted speaker. Her style is engaging and inspiring, and her content is incredibly insightful. We brought Elise in to speak at our companywide leadership meeting, where she had a powerful impact on our team. She customized her message for us, incorporating our unique challenges and aspirations into her material. She helped us see what was possible and gave us the tools and resources to get the job done. Our team loved Elise and left feeling empowered and equipped to achieve more."

 

TODD J.
VP
"Elise’s leadership presentation is a practical approach to helping leaders at all levels understand what successful leadership looks like and how to build their skills. Elise was knowledgeable, credible and helped our team to learn. The content was organized with user-friendly calls to action, and the self-assessment was extremely valuable."

 

MILLIE W.
FOUNDER and CEO
"Most leadership speakers teach you how to manage or engage people better -- perhaps at a higher level that you could before. Elise does that and so much more. Her trainings are one-of-a-kind. She helps you dig deep to understand yourself better, so you can lead at your best. She also helps you discover your purpose and your most important goals for leadership. Elise’s training was incredibly impactful on my life and the legacy I want to leave behind."
LESLIE G.
DIRECTOR OF SALES

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