Strengthen Your Team's Emotional Intelligence
So your team feels safe to speak up, excited to show up, and too invested to leave
Hi! I'm DESIREE,
Mom, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and completely convinced that most teams are one honest conversation away from being somewhere people actually want to be. When people feel safe to speak up, excited to show up, and too invested to leave — it starts with one person being willing to go first.
"Leaders lose their best performers because the team didn’t know how to fix the problems that led them to leave."
- Recognize the connection between individual self-awareness and team dynamics
- Apply practical tools for having the conversations that have been avoided
- Recognize how your mindset and energy impact the team
- Distinguish between fitting in and belonging on a team
- Stop waiting for someone else to fix the problem, and lead from where you are
She connected with women from every background
Desiree captivated an audience of women of various ages and backgrounds immediately. She offered tactical, easy to understand methods for living intentionally in your own life.
Courtney Vroman
CEO of EmpowerHer MN
Worth Every Second
Desiree was so smooth and confident! She was vulnerable and relatable with content that can be applied to any part of life.
Attendee of the Intentional Leader Summit
She Brought Incredible Value to our 2025 Conference
Desiree brought incredible value to our 2025 MACE Conference, delivering both a breakout session and a keynote that were informative, engaging, and packed with practical insights for our attendees to take back to their organizations.
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8 Reasons to Book Desiree to Speak
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She Meets Your People at Every Stage. HR professionals, leaders, and next gen talent are often the same people at different points in their career. Her content grows with them, so the relationship keeps paying off long after the keynote ends.
She Meets Your People at Every Stage. HR professionals, leaders, and next gen talent are often the same people at different points in their career. Her content grows with them, so the relationship keeps paying off long after the keynote ends.
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She Meets Your People at Every Stage. HR professionals, leaders, and next gen talent are often the same people at different points in their career. Her content grows with them, so the relationship keeps paying off long after the keynote ends.
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Tips for Life & Leadership
Each week, Desiree shares practical insights, leadership lessons, and personal reflections to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and impact at work, at home, and in life.
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