Alana M. Hill inspires leaders to navigate change, strengthen resilience, and build inclusive teams through practical insight and powerful storytelling.
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“If anyone is looking for a change leadership expert to speak at your conference or do a workshop for your customers or internal team, LOOK NO FURTHER! Alana Hill is not only extremely smart, she is insightful and brings SO much energy to the stage and people.”
Alice Hogarth
nCino, Inc.
Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, brings engineering discipline, change leadership expertise, and deeply human insight to the stage. An international keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert, she equips process-driven leaders to turn resistance and uncertainty into purpose-driven change that lasts. Drawing on more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership, facilitation, and talent-development experience, Alana combines relatable stories with practical frameworks audiences can put to work immediately. Her approach, Leading Change…the Ms. Engineer Way®, helps leaders balance critical thinking with emotional intelligence, strengthen resilience, lead with empathy, and create cultures where people and performance thrive.
Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, is an international keynote speaker, author, and leadership expert who helps organizations navigate change without losing sight of the people experiencing it. Combining engineering discipline, change leadership expertise, and human insight, she equips process-driven leaders to turn resistance, adversity, and uncertainty into purposeful action.
Alana understands that sustainable change requires more than a strong plan. People need clarity, connection, resilience, and a reason to move forward. Through relatable stories, practical frameworks, and actionable strategies, she shows leaders how to guide their teams through uncertainty while maintaining engagement and performance.
Her high-energy keynotes challenge audiences to think differently and give them tools they can apply long after the event. Whether addressing a global conference, corporate leadership team, or college audience, Alana delivers engaging experiences grounded in real-world leadership challenges.
With more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership, facilitation, and talent-development experience, Alana knows what it takes to lead through complex change. Before founding 2Hill Consulting Services, she built her career with global technology leader SLB, formerly Schlumberger.
During her time there, Alana advanced from Field Engineer to Program Manager, leading diverse teams and major change initiatives while working around the world. She even learned to drive an 18-wheeler along the way. Her career in the energy and technology industry also gave her opportunities to help pave the way for women leaders in STEM.
Today, Alana draws on this experience to approach organizational challenges with both analytical rigor and an understanding of human behavior. She recognizes that even the strongest processes depend on people who understand where they are going and why it matters.
Alana’s signature approach, Leading Change…the Ms. Engineer Way®, combines critical thinking with compassionate leadership. By bringing together cognitive ability (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ), she helps leaders approach challenges with greater clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Her audiences gain practical insights into how they can:
Alana works with Fortune 500 corporations, technology companies, associations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, adapting her insights to the challenges facing each audience.
Alana holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and has completed executive education at Harvard University’s Kennedy School. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), and Extended DISC® and emotional-intelligence facilitator.
She is the author of What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change, which helps professionals discover their passions, leverage their talents, and increase their influence and impact.
Her books Love is a Catalyst and Love is a Catalyst: The Pain Behind the Purpose draw on her family’s experiences with cancer, adversity, and faith. These deeply personal stories add another dimension to Alana’s perspective on perseverance, purpose, and moving forward through difficult circumstances.
Alana’s commitment to leadership extends beyond her professional work. As a mother of four young men in a blended family, mentor, ministry leader, and teacher, she brings a deeply personal understanding of responsibility, perseverance, and service to her work.
She is an active member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), Project Management Institute (PMI), Toastmasters International, and the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Her commitment to servant leadership also includes supporting education-focused charities, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and other civic, faith-based, and charitable organizations.
Alana M. Hill brings together the structured thinking of an engineer, the experience of a global business leader, and the engaging presence of a seasoned keynote speaker.
For organizations navigating transformation, adversity, or shifting expectations, Alana delivers more than inspiration. She gives audiences a practical approach to leading through uncertainty, strengthening teams, and turning change into meaningful forward movement.
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“If anyone is looking for a change leadership expert to speak at your conference or do a workshop for your customers or internal team, LOOK NO FURTHER! Alana Hill is not only extremely smart, she is insightful and brings SO much energy to the stage and people.”
Alice Hogarth nCino, Inc.
Alana M. Hill
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“Inspirational, empowering and actionable. It was also very relatable to my personal story and helped me connect some feelings I have had, close out some insecurities and grow in my walk as a leader to relate to”
Janna Jones Sales Associate, Milliken
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“Enlightening, empowering and real. SOS rule is going to be in my bag of isms.”
Doris Carter
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“Inspiring leadership training for leading through example and from a point of empathy and compassion with common vision in mind”
Samantha Falcone Owner, SCF Architecture + CREW LEHIGH VALLEY
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“Very insightful in terms of Stakeholder Management and paying attention to the people aspect of PM which is very important for the success of the project.”
Achilleas Ziantis
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“Alana is professional and easy to work with as a speaker. She is knowledgeable and well-rounded/well-versed on a number of topics.”
Melissa Bennet PMI-Houston
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“Alana did an AMAZING job presenting to our BIPOC ERG at CAPTRUST during Black History Month. She was thorough, engaging and informative. She connected with our colleagues on a professional and personal level. Alana’s ability to remain authentic and passionate while speaking is such a refreshing that she possesses.”
Veronica Willoughby Captrust
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“Alana's session was a great reminder to address situations and change with Curiosity instead of Judgement. Emotional Intelligence is as important as process intelligence!”
Verified attendee
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“Her speech changed my mind and motivated me to continue. She is amazing. She became my role model from now on”
Marjan Gharehghashloo
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“Alana has great ENERGY which helps reason her message on being a catalyst to another level! Thank you for sharing your journey and expertise! A+”
Lysa Solano
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“Regarding motivational speaking, few people like Alana Hill go above and beyond for their clients. She puts in tons of hours of research to ensure her insights are relevant and lead to real change. After her speeches, she even offers personalized follow-up sessions, giving her clients practical strategies that stick around long after the event.”
Michael McGowan The McGowan Team
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Keynote by Alana M. Hill:
What do high performing organizations need to be competitive? Research shows they need an equitable and inclusive culture so all their talent can thrive.
In this thought-provoking program, you will learn best practices for getting buy-in to integrating this vital component of organizational development. By understanding the benefits and value, every leader can be a catalyst for change, leading to belonging and improved team performance. Building Culture…the Ms. Engineer Way®!
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Keynote by Alana M. Hill:
Women in leadership roles often feel the weight of expectations while navigating constant change. Without resilience and strong connections, the risk of overextension and burnout grows, dimming both personal and organizational potential.
Drawing from her own journey, including the moment she collapsed in her closet from exhaustion, Alana delivers a transformative keynote on cultivating resilience, self-empathy and meaningful connection. With honesty, humor, and proven strategies, she equips women to protect their well-being, strengthen authentic connections, and rise into their leadership with clarity and confidence. Participants will leave inspired to thrive in their careers without sacrificing themselves in the process.
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“You don’t need a cape to be powerful—your crown is enough.”
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We learned in science that change needs a catalyst, but what about in life? Many professionals in today’s ever-changing work environment feel stuck, complacent or even fearful about their professional growth.
In order to get back on track it is necessary to reconnect with their passion and establish their “WHY”. In this inspiring program, Alana shares the events that ignited her life changing catalyst to demonstrate how purpose and passion reinforce one’s personal and professional goals.
Through powerful storytelling, she will take the audience on a journey to discover their passions, talents, and path to being more resilient leaders. Alana’s interactive delivery will leave the audience with immediate steps to move them forward in growth at work and home. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®!
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Keynote by Alana M. Hill:
Do the talented individuals you lead need to be more effective? Does your team need to strengthen performance while navigating constant change?
We learned in science that change needs a catalyst. The same is true for teams.
In this inspiring and interactive program, Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, helps leaders balance performance expectations with the human needs of their teams. Through relatable stories, engaging activities, and practical strategies, participants will explore how purpose and passion can re-energize leaders and the people they lead.
Alana will guide participants in clarifying their team’s mission, connecting it to the organization’s strategic priorities, and recognizing the unique contributions of each team member. Leaders will leave better equipped to build trust, strengthen resilience, and influence lasting change across their teams and organizations. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®.
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Keynote by Alana M. Hill:
Your role as a change leader has always been dominated by your need to communicate. You communicate with your teams, stakeholders, and management team regularly. But are they getting the message? Leadership and communication techniques evolve just as people do.
This engaging program will leave you with techniques to effectively communicate the change you are leading in your team or organization. If you’re a leader and you want to win this game and the next, then this program is for you.
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In today’s constantly changing workplace it takes more than knowledge and skill to succeed. Charles Darwin says that adaptability, not strength or intelligence, will determine one’s survival. Alana has seen firsthand just how important it is for professionals to balance their technical skills and operational knowledge with leadership and human behavior insight, in order to thrive during change.
In this uplifting virtual presentation about transition and continuous development, Alana reveals the secrets that helped her advance from a field engineer to an internationally recognized Project Management Consultant and Change Leadership Expert.
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