READY FOR A FRESH TAKE ON LEADERSHIP?
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.
MONICA IN ACTION
HELPING CLIENTS BREAK THROUGH BARRIERS AND UNLOCK POTENTIAL
ABOUT MONICA
Years of Experience
Speaking Events
Books Authored
Managers Impacted
Named one of Meeting Planners’ Favorite Business Speakers by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, Monica began her speaking career in 1989 with a keynote to 8600 fellow college students.
Flash forward almost 30 years, and Monica has provided keynote addresses and training through her firm Contagious Companies, Inc. in 27 countries and all 50 states.
Monica has earned both an MBA and the honor of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) through National Speakers Association (NSA).
A former corporate executive, Monica is known as a leadership development expert who writes, speaks, trains, coaches, and consults on how to become a better leader in life and work. She is the author of six books, including Contagious Leadership and Make Difficult People Disappear, and has written and interviewed for many media outlets.
Over the years, Monica has acted as a trusted advisor to many of today’s largest and most admired companies, including Microsoft, Cabela’s, Estee Lauder, State Farm Insurance, and SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. However, she also has a genuine passion for helping smaller organizations create an environment where leaders can develop and thrive.
In each presentation and with each client over the last 25 years, Monica’s focus has been on leadership and how managers can become better, more authentic, and more effective leaders. Translating her background of both corporate and entrepreneurial management roles, she shares real world examples, relevant applications, and numerous take-aways through her presentations and resources.
THOUGHT LEADER AND ACCLAIMED AUTHOR
KEYNOTE TOPICS
Leadership Is Not a Glass Slipper™ (but you still have to make sure it fits!)
Any person or personality can be a leader, but knowing these ten leadership steps will make you more effective. Still, some are promoted into leadership and it just doesn’t fit. Maybe they’re missing skills or maybe their personality isn’t right for that role. In this keynote presentation, leadership development expert and author Monica Wofford, CSP®, shares 10 steps to be a better leader and make sure that role fits. These steps and her in-session assessment ensure high performance for managers and leaders, and results from the employees they lead. Whether team members need to develop their communication, delegation, motivation, recognition or engagement skills, this powerful session will improve their leadership skills and more!
Make Difficult People Disappear™ (How to Reduce Stress and Eliminate Conflict in the Office)

- How others are more different than difficult
- How to stop taking anyone else’s behavior personally
- How to assess, address, and modify their own behavior
With an in-session personality assessment, many entertaining stories, and more than 15 real world tips, this keynote is engaging, entertaining and surprisingly informative for all audiences.
Help Me Understand™ (The Power of an Idea Everyone Gets)

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