Elizabeth Weingarten Speaking

Elizabeth is an in-demand speaker who tailors bespoke workshops and keynotes for your audience.

Her talks combine the latest behavioral science and powerful storytelling to provide a concrete framework for turning uncertainty into a source of clarity, resilience, and connection.

Signature Keynotes

The Question-Led Leader: Navigating the Next Wave of Change
(FOR SENIOR LEADERS)

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This session helps senior leaders shift from the pressure of having all the answers to cultivating a deep, strategic curiosity as a strategic superpower. Drawing on her work at the intersection of journalism and applied behavioral science, Elizabeth will share the behavioral strategies that help leaders sharpen their strategic decision-making and foster a culture of psychological safety during high-stakes organizational change (e.g., reorgs, AI integration).

Leaders will learn how to: 

  • Mitigate the "certainty bias" that often leads to poor decisions, reduced creativity and low morale during periods of intense uncertainty. 

  • Apply the Four C's (Curiosity, Conversation, Commitment, and Community) to build a resilient, question-forward culture. 

  • Turn high-stakes questions about strategy and organizational vision into generative conversations that drive buy-in and innovation.

Unlocking Clarity: A Toolkit For Thriving in Uncertainty
(For a General Audience)

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The pressure to constantly perform and know what's next is a source of stress for many employees. This practical keynote or interactive workshop offers a new approach: embracing questions as a pathway to self-awareness and professional growth. Employees will explore how to cultivate personal resilience, navigate career ambiguity, and combat burnout in a fast-changing, AI-powered workplace. 

Attendees will learn: 

  • How to apply a "questions practice" to reframe personal and career roadblocks (e.g., "What's my role in the age of AI?") into actionable, powerful inquiries. 

  • The science behind our discomfort with ambiguity and concrete behavioral tools to sit with uncertainty and cultivate patience. 

  • A framework for identifying the right question, not just the fastest answer, enabling them to find greater clarity and purpose in their work.

Speaking Testimonials

  • “Anyone making important decisions in uncertain times needs to experience Elizabeth's work firsthand. Elizabeth reframed how a room full of seasoned philanthropists thought about uncertainty. Her ability to move from personal stories to Rilke to behavioral science to the hard questions philanthropy often avoids was extraordinary. We walked away with tangible tools that have already changed how several of the attendees approach their work. But, the truest measure of a speaker's impact is what happens after they leave the room: I've received unsolicited praise for her presentation and multiple leaders have since adopted her book as a framework for their board meetings.”

    —Brian Collier, former President of the Gambrell Foundation and current Founder of Nordmere Advisory

  • “Elizabeth took the care to truly understand BGC including our people, our work, and the realities of our business during a time of transition. Her keynote at our 2025 AGM was thoughtful and grounded - it challenged our team to lean into uncertainty with curiosity and confidence, sparking reflection and conversation within our organization.”

    —Katherine Johnston, Chief Strategy Officer, BGC Engineering

  • “What a great session! Thank you so much for sharing your time with the AWIS community today. You were truly wonderful! The session was thoughtful, grounded, and clearly resonated with our audience—it made for such an engaging, meaningful experience.”

    —The Association for Women in Science 

  • “Absolutely had my mind opened with this conversation.” “Amazing conversation and topic.” “Outstanding content, structure and delivery. Loved it.”

    —Selection of feedback from audience at Chief of Staff Association 

  • “I wanted to thank you for your excellent presentation. Your insights and expertise truly enriched the experience for everyone involved. We have received incredibly positive feedback from the participants, who appreciated the depth of information and the clarity with which you presented. It’s clear that your session not only met but exceeded our expectations.”

    —Alumni Learning Consortium 

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