Advocacy that Empowers, Leadership that Transforms

Dr. Lizzy Johnson delivers high-impact keynotes that challenge conventional thinking and inspire meaningful culture change built on advocacy-centered leadership.
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Some of the incredible forward-thinking organizations who leveraged advocacy centered leadership to unlock the full potential of their team.

How Dr. Lizzy Leads Transformational Moments

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Before stepping on stage, Dr. Lizzy steps into your world. She takes time to understand your team, culture, and challenges so that her message lands with relevance, not generalities.

Her approach blends thoughtful intention with powerful presence. Every talk is rooted in data, tailored to your context, and delivered with the emotional intelligence needed to meet people where they are.

The result? A shared experience that’s energizing, eye-opening, and actionable. One that starts on stage but stays in conversations long after.
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Authentic Stories, Proven Results!

Dr. Lizzy Johnson is an energetic, relatable, and inspiring speaker. Her ability to deliver her message while connecting with the audience is incredible. If you are looking to empower an audience on their power to make a difference, Dr. Johnson is the perfect speaker.
Kallie Covington, Ph.D.
Director of Development, Texas Tech University
Dr. Johnson’s keynote for our Region 12 TCWSE group was truly inspiring, prompting all of us to deeply reflect on the profound impact and influence we hold as educators. Her powerful message highlighted the vital role we play in connecting with and supporting each child in public education. The session energized and reminded us of our responsibility to foster growth and opportunity in our classrooms and communities. We left motivated to continue making a meaningful difference for every student we serve.
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Colette Pledger
Assistant Superintendent, Robinson ISD
How do you turn a group of people into a meaningful presentation? Just ask fireball Lizzy Johnson to facilitate! She was dynamic in asking the right questions and digging for more information depth. Her ability to facilitate the panel and manage the audience participation was exceptional. Follow that up with a presentation of her own that had participants asking for more, and you have a perfect day at the conference.
Dr. Jeff Turner
Former Executive Director of TASMUS
Dr. Johnson is a compelling and energetic speaker. She genuinely connected with our attendees, instilled confidence and gave them the tools to be successful advocates.
Kamau Siwatu
Dean, Texas Tech University

Keynotes That Drive Meaningful Change

Reimagining Leadership

Shift away from outdated leadership models and toward a more effective style rooted in advocacy, emotional intelligence, and affirmation. This keynote reframes leadership as a collective effort that uplifts rather than controls, helping teams unlock deeper trust, stronger connection, and shared purpose.

Belonging & Advocacy

When leaders show up differently, cultures begin to shift. This talk explores how advocacy, practiced with clarity and care, cultivates work environments where people feel recognized, valued, and motivated. It reveals how consistent support strengthens belonging and builds momentum across teams.

Psychological Safety & Culture

Lean into the power of human connection to expand what your team can build together. This workshop introduces “The Art of Possibility” as a leadership mindset that encourages inclusive collaboration. When connection leads, psychological safety becomes the path to innovation and lasting growth.

Women Leader Empowerment

Redefine what leadership looks and feels like as a woman in business. This talk invites women to recognize internal barriers, embrace their natural strengths, and lead with the support of advocacy-centered practices. It offers a roadmap to rise with purpose and lead with strength.

When leadership is rooted in advocacy, teams move forward with shared trust, stronger purpose, and lasting alignment.

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When Advocacy Leads, Real Change Follows

Culture change doesn’t happen in a single moment. It takes thoughtful leadership, consistent action, and a shared belief in what’s possible. Dr. Lizzy helps teams move from surface-level engagement to building the trust, alignment, and shared momentum that makes transformation last.

The impact of working with Dr. Lizzy goes beyond inspiration. Her advocacy-centered leadership approach helps organizations:
  • Foster cultures of trust where people feel heard, valued, and safe to take meaningful risks.
  • Turn connection into momentum by transforming everyday interactions into moments of shared purpose.
  • Align values with action to create lasting cultural shifts that support growth, resilience, and belonging.
Because when people feel safe, seen, and supported, the shift isn’t temporary, it becomes the core foundation for your organization to thrive.
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Explore how Dr. Lizzy’s advocacy centered approach to leadership can take your organization to new heights.

Why should we choose Dr. Lizzy to speak with our organization?

Because your people don’t need another surface-level pep talk; they need a deep shift. Dr. Lizzy is a corporate motivational speaker who delivers high-impact keynotes rooted in advocacy, psychological safety, and transformational leadership that actually create momentum.

With over 25 years of experience as an educator, she knows how to hold a room, ignite critical thought, and move hearts. As a business leadership speaker,  she helps people do their best work in environments built for growth. Her talks energize audiences and create a ripple effect across teams. She helps organizations move beyond outdated leadership models and into a culture where people feel supported, connected, and excited to show up.

Dr. Lizzy teaches, provokes, and empowers. She’ll challenge your team to rethink how they lead, relate, and foster a culture where people thrive. If your team is ready to grow stronger together, she brings the insight, spark, and strategy to help make it happen.

How will an advocacy-centered leadership approach benefit our organization?

Advocacy in the workplace shifts the culture from one of control to one of connection, and when that shift happens, teams feel it. Leaders begin showing up differently. Communication opens up. People start taking real ownership of their work because they know they’re backed by support that’s genuine. Organizations that embrace this model often see real, lasting change.

Dr. Lizzy helps teams move from top-down control to side-by-side empowerment. When leaders advocate for and with their teams, they create cultures of belonging, resilience, and accountability. Teams become more resilient, collaboration becomes easier, and people stay because they feel like they belong.

Is Dr. Lizzy the right choice to speak at our next corporate keynote event?

Yes, absolutely! Dr. Lizzy is one of the most impactful corporate keynote speakers working today. She brings a sharp, business-savvy lens to human-centered topics. She understands the stakes: profit, performance, and people, and helps leadership teams drive all three through the lens of advocacy.

Her talks resonate with corporate teams committed to long-term cultural transformation. She speaks with clarity, energy, and a deep understanding of creating psychological safety in the workplace, helping leaders take practical steps towards cultures where people thrive.

She has worked with executives, HR leaders, DEI strategists, and front-line managers, helping each group connect people-first leadership with real business outcomes. Her talks leave audiences with a clear strategy for fostering psychologically-safe teams where people speak up, take ownership, and stay engaged.

Whether your team is in a season of growth, change, or recalibration, Dr. Lizzy knows how to meet the moment.

Can Dr. Lizzy speak to educational organizations and teachers?

Yes! Dr. Lizzy has spent her life in education, and she brings that lived experience into every talk. She understands what it means to lead classrooms, support staff, and advocate in systems that are often under-resourced or uneven. She speaks with purpose and warmth to educators, school leaders, and district teams, offering inspiration and practical tools.

Her message empowers teams to build classrooms rooted in belonging, cultivate emotional intelligence, lead with compassion, and transform from “survival mode” to sustainable purpose.

As an educational keynote speaker, she shares a powerful message for educators who want to feel inspired, affirmed, and equipped to lead with heart. Her insight runs deep, and her impact sticks.

I’m seeking a female motivational speaker, why should I choose Dr. Lizzy?

Dr. Lizzy brings powerful energy to every room. She brings the emotional intelligence of a lifelong advocate, the presence of a seasoned educator, and the precision of a corporate strategist, all wrapped in warm authenticity and humor. She leads with a clear message that resonates across roles, industries, and identities.

She speaks from lived experience, and it shows. Having navigated complex systems, led from the margins, and advocated for others, she knows how to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Her voice is grounded, affirming, and refreshingly honest.

For those looking for a female corporate motivational speaker or a business keynote speaker who is as impactful as she is relatable, Dr. Lizzy delivers every time.

What will business leaders walk away with after hearing Dr. Lizzy speak?

Leaders will walk away with clarity, focus, a concrete plan of action, and real tools they can use right away.

Dr. Lizzy helps leaders see how advocacy can transform the way they lead, connect, and build trust across their teams. Her business leadership talks offer a blend of insight and action, helping leaders foster a culture of psychological safety at work, integrate advocacy into everyday leadership, challenge bias, foster inclusion, and create cultures that invite engagement rather than compliance.

Her talks create momentum that continues long after the event is over.

How does Dr. Lizzy tailor her message for high-level leadership teams?

Dr. Lizzy understands the nuance of leading within complex systems. She meets leaders where they are with data-backed insights, emotional intelligence, and the ability to hold space for hard conversations without shame or blame.

Her approach blends strategy with heart. She speaks the language of leadership but brings in the human element that so many teams are missing.

Her talks challenge assumptions, spark new thinking, and open up space for alignment that lasts.Her leadership keynotes are designed to support both the immediate priorities and long-term vision of your organization. Whether the focus is retention, burnout, inclusion, or growth, she helps leadership teams rethink how they show up and how they support their people.

What does advocacy actually look like in a corporate setting?

It looks like leaders showing up with intention, creating an environment for voices that don’t always get heard, and backing up their teams with meaningful support.

Advocacy at work shows up in how decisions are made, how communication flows, and how safe it feels to take risks, speak honestly, or ask for support. It’s about more than programs or initiatives. It’s about everyday leadership choices that build trust and create a culture people believe in.

How do we start building psychological safety in our organization?

Start small, but start now.

Start by being present. Ask better questions. Create room for people to speak up and be heard without judgment. Respond with care, not correction.

Leadership sets the tone. When leaders model curiosity, admit mistakes, and welcome feedback, they create the conditions where trust can grow. Building psychological safety doesn’t come from a single initiative. It comes from small, consistent choices that foster trust over time. The most powerful place to begin is with how you lead today.

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