Monica Wofford, CSP
Leadership Keynote Speaker Who Develops Managers Into Leaders Who Deliver Results
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READY FOR Your Managers To LeaD With Results?
Dealing with managers who are promoted, but not prepared? Results being derailed by difficult people? If so, it’s time your group experienced Monica Wofford, CSP® – Former executive, Leadership Development expert, business coach, and professional speaker with more than 35 years of experience
Valued Clients Who Ask Monica to Develop Their Leaders and Build Results
MONICA IN ACTION
About Monica Wofford, CSP, MBA
Years of Experience
Speaking Events
Books Authored
Managers Impacted
Named one of Meeting Planners’ Favorite Business Speakers by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, Monica Wofford took the stage for the first time in 1989, delivering a keynote to 8,600 of her fellow college students.
More than 30 years later, Monica has inspired audiences across all 50 states and 32 countries, helping leaders at every level become more confident, capable, and authentic. As the founder of Contagious Companies, Inc., she’s known for blending humor, heart, and hard-earned insight in every results-focused presentation.
Monica holds an MBA and has earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. A former corporate executive, non-profit CEO, and 20 year plus successful business owner, she’s the author of over ten books, including Contagious Leadership, Make Difficult People Disappear, and Let’s Talk Leadership™, as well as a contributor to major media outlets.
Her client list ranges from global and national brands like Microsoft, Cabela’s, Estée Lauder, State Farm, United Health Care, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, to numerous Universities, to National Associations serving those from healthcare to the legal profession, pest control, and dentistry, to midsized and even small organizations focused on developing managers and leaders who are both promoted AND prepared to deliver.
In every keynote, workshop, breakout session, and even individual coaching or consulting engagement, Monica brings practical strategies, powerful frameworks, and results producing guidance to lead better, engage in the process, and improve one’s leadership skills for producing results.
THOUGHT LEADER AND ACCLAIMED AUTHOR
Contagious Leadership: Learning the Art of Successful Leadership
Leadership isn’t about titles – it’s about impact. Contagious Leadership walks you through 10 powerful steps to move from manager to true leader, building trust, motivation, and stronger teams along the way. A modern classic for anyone ready to lead with confidence and heart.
Make Difficult People Disappear
Dealing with difficult people? Monica Wofford shows you how to make them disappear – without losing your cool (or your job!). A fun, practical read packed with humor and real-world tools to help you transform tension into teamwork and keep your sanity intact.
Recognition & Awards
KEYNOTE TOPICS
Leadership That Delivers™
Turning Managers into Leaders Who Drive Performance, Accountability, and Results.
This Keynote Tackles These Workplace Challenges:
- Managers Not Leading
- Low Accountability
- Results Falling Short
In Leadership That Delivers™, leaders gain a practical, proven framework they can put into action immediately to improve accountability, strengthen performance, and create a culture that brings out the best in both people and performance.
Make Difficult People Disappear™
Lead Differences. Reduce Conflict. Get Better Results.
This Keynote Tackles These Workplace Challenges:
- Employee Differences Creating Tension
- Conflict Damaging Trust and Relationships
- Difficult Behaviors Disrupting Performance
Interactive, engaging, and rich in results producing takeaways, in Make Difficult People Disappear™ leaders and attendees learn how to understand and approach differences, use emotional intelligence to navigate challenging behaviors, and build the trust and relationships that lead to better results.
Contagious Leadership
How Managers Become Leaders People Want to Follow
This Keynote Tackles These Workplace Challenges:
- Managers Who Are Promoted but Not Prepared
- Low Employee Engagement and Accountability
- Talent and Performance Falling Short
Attendees leave with a practical, proven 10-step framework for turning managers into leaders who communicate clearly, delegate effectively, inspire accountability, and create a positive impact that spreads throughout the organization.
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