RECENT ENGAGEMENTS

TEDx FoggyBottom
Google
Samsung

Meta
Royal Bank of Canada
KeyBank

United Women in Business

Women in Negotiation Summit
Mom 2.0 Conference

Kaitlin Stebbins, Performance Media Team Lead, Samsung

"Amy’s workshop couldn’t have come at a better time for my team. I needed to find an inspirational speaker who would instill confidence in my team and give them the tools to tackle an uphill challenge heading into Q4.
Still, a full two weeks after our workshop, the team remains energized and upbeat about overcoming those challenges.
Amy’s thoughtfulness in tailoring the presentation to meet the needs of my team didn’t go unnoticed; from junior team members to senior leadership everyone took away something to help further their career development."
Randi Vaughn, Marketing Science Manager, Meta

"Amy led an energizing and interactive workshop at our recent managers’ offsite that exceeded already high expectations. She asked thoughtful questions about our team and our goals, customizing the session so it felt incredibly relevant to everyone in the room.
Amy not only gave us practical tools for navigating setbacks, she also offered exercises to maximize our productivity without letting reactive requests derail us from what matters most.
Amy’s expertise in this area is unmatched. I highly recommend this workshop for both managers and individual contributors, and hope to have Amy back in the future so that other teams can benefit from her knowledge and further develop in their careers."
Ellie Geraghty, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, University of Maryland

Amy delivered a powerful presentation at the UMD Women's Conference, captivating the audience with her unique blend of compassion, compelling data, and heartfelt storytelling.
Her ability to weave personal anecdotes with well-researched statistics not only engaged attendees but also inspired them to reflect on their own experiences and take action.

Amy frequently speaks at organizations to help foster leadership and career development, unexpected pivots, working motherhood, and more.

One of her most commonly booked keynotes/trainings is around "Leading Through Tumultuous Times.”

Leading Through Tumultuous Times

Setbacks are an unavoidable aspect of any career journey, from C-suite executives to those just starting out, to teams navigating staffing changes after layoffs or restructuring. But once we understand how to collectively work through the cycle, we'll have the tools to foster growth not only for ourselves but for our organizations, teams, and communities.

Amy Shoenthal, author of The Setback Cycle, has been studying how leaders work through setbacks for the past few years. In this talk, she'll offer a sneak peek at some of her research around the neuroscience of setbacks, helping us understand why this phenomenon happens, offering tips and tools to work through the phases of The Setback Cycle. She’ll address why rough periods can lead to innovation, show you how to identify your superpowers, and guide you through exploring your Curiosity with a capital C. Your team will walk away with a framework to guide decision-making, set boundaries, prioritize your areas of focus and get clarity on your next move.