Molly Grantham, a veteran news anchor, delivers keynotes with journalistic precision and emotional impact.
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Molly was fun, spontaneous, and adaptable to some last-minute tweaks. Our audience of 4,000 people had a great time with her!
Amanda Seaman
Shriner's International
Four-time Emmy-winning news anchor Molly Grantham brings unmatched presence, clarity, and energy to every stage. With 27 years of live broadcasting, she knows how to command attention, guide meaningful conversations, and deliver powerful takeaways. Trusted by industry leaders like Google, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, Molly customizes every keynote to align with your goals and ignite your audience. Her delivery blends real-world grit with executive-level polish, inspiring teams to lead with confidence, think boldly, and act with purpose. Whether delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or energizing a global team, Molly leaves people saying they hung on every word and walked away with new tools to think, lead, and perform at a higher level.
Keynote Speaker Molly Grantham is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and former news anchor known for her commanding stage presence, sharp storytelling, and unmatched ability to connect with any audience. With 27 years of live broadcasting experience, anchoring one of only two local newscasts in the United States led solely by a woman, Molly has interviewed over 15,000 people, navigated high-pressure moments, and built a reputation for clear, compelling communication that drives action.
Today, organizations book Molly Grantham for her ability to translate that on-air mastery into high-impact keynotes that inspire leadership, boost confidence, and spark cultural transformation. Whether guiding teams through change, strengthening communication, or elevating executive presence, Molly delivers insight with warmth, clarity, and humor. Her keynotes are tailored to your event’s goals, using real-world strategies that energize teams and leave lasting impact.
Recognized by global brands including Google, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and Novant Health, Molly is also the founder of the Bet On Yourself Summit, a groundbreaking leadership event that sold out an NFL stadium. Her experience moderating high-level panels, from CEOs to celebrities, makes her an ideal partner for events requiring both substance and style.
Book Molly Grantham for your event if you are looking for a keynote speaker who brings credibility, emotion, and actionable tools to every stage.
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Molly was fun, spontaneous, and adaptable to some last-minute tweaks. Our audience of 4,000 people had a great time with her!
Amanda Seaman Shriner's International
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Thank you for taking the time to speak at our annual event today. Your insights and shared experiences made a profound impact, sparking meaningful discussions in our small groups. The response to your presentation was overwhelmingly positive; women at all experience levels felt truly connected to your message. Your powerful reminder to "not be afraid to build the plane as you fly it" resonated deeply with us, and the stories shared about navigating both open and closed doors added invaluable perspective. We are incredibly grateful for your support and partnership. Wishing you safe travels to your next event and to Knoxville this weekend!
Savannah Abel EY
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Molly’s passion for helping women discover their inner strength and resilience aligns perfectly with Safe Harbor's mission. She has inspired thousands with her belief that we can all “bet on ourselves” and approach change with courage. Watching her facilitate wonderfully authentic interviews with our program alumni, with such integrity, compassion, and grace, made it an incredible night to remember. We are forever grateful to Molly for her willingness to shed light on what we do and remind us all that it is possible (and sustainable) for women to rebuild, renew, and recover.
Sarah Blanton Safe Harbor NC
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Molly Grantham was an amazing keynote presenter at the October 2024 NCWorks Partnership Conference in Greensboro. She connected really well with conference attendees and delivered great content, shared heartfelt stories, and gave us wonderful takeaways. We departed this year’s conference with renewed motivation in our commitment to serve. We will continue to “be great in small ways” and to help others do the same. Her keynote topic “Bet On Yourself” spoke to everyone, propelling each of us to reach new goals and opportunities. We want to thank Molly for her honesty, wisdom, and humor. She was the best closing keynote presenter to deliver an impactful message!
Colette Trombley NCWorks Training Center
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Five years ago, I was searching for a dynamic speaker to kick off the inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum event at Coca-Cola Consolidated. At the time, I knew Molly Grantham as an Emmy award-winning journalist who had begun speaking at local events, and it was exciting to have her as our first guest speaker. I watched Molly engage with over 100 teammates, captivating us all with her own authentic narrative. We left there inspired and re-energized. Fast forward to 2024. I wanted to find a speaker who could connect with our team on a deeply personal level. Someone credible. Someone genuine. Molly Grantham immediately came to mind. Since she first spoke to our group in 2019, Molly literally has taken her own advice, “Bet On Yourself,” and re-invented, re-purposed, and re-vitalized her life by relying on the power within. And what a power that has become. Molly’s session, centered around communication, delivered through her own incredible storytelling, led to a session that was engaging, unique and challenged our team to remember that words matter. The feedback was incredible.
Amy Rogers Coca-Cola Consolidated
Keynote by Molly Grantham:
Find success in failure and opportunities in reinvention. After two decades at leading multimillion-dollar newscasts with #1 ratings and as the highest-scoring anchor in the market – Molly chose not to renew her contract. She was unexpectedly forced to leave, eight minutes before the shows began. Banned from the building and in the face of a career crisis, Molly flipped front-page questions on their head by transparently betting on herself, taking high-road action, and not waiting around for things to happen. In this talk, she’ll lead you in step-by-step ways of how to uncover power by approaching change with positivity and understanding transformation.
The audience will leave with:
Keynote by Molly Grantham:
We were taught wrong. It's not about being perfect. It's about fundamental steps combined with imaginative moves to deliver long-term goals. Using examples from her 27-years in news, and leading multimillion-dollar newscasts, Molly will share specifics on how to transform the noise, stay elastic, and create big wins. Her suggestions for your team are superb. Which makes sense: Speaking live to 100,000 people a night and as a public figure accessible on multiple platforms, Molly has decades of experience with difficult environments and tough, critical clients. Fine-tune your mindset. Fast-track your fortitude. Find your finesse. This is a dynamic talk on the unforgettable reminder that there is power in the journey.
The audience will leave with:
Superb (and simple!) suggestions on managing relationships and client interfacing.
Renewed knowledge that leadership is a choice and understanding.
Value in development not just being about individual growth, but a cornerstone for organizations to flourish.
Keynote by Molly Grantham:
Molly is an expert communicator. She understands that effective communication is still our best currency. After spending decades in the public eye and its inherent pressures, Molly maximizes the engagement of your team by relaying a 3-word mantra to navigate complicated conversations and cultivate a culture of collaboration. She can also relay insider tips about mass communication and storytelling to show you how to build a community of peers that amplifies belonging and voice.
The audience will leave with:
Accountability, engagement, and a calm, principled approach to communication.
Words have weight: Ideas on how to choose the right ones to build trust.
A stronger command presence that helps set the example and keeps high standards.
Keynote by Molly Grantham:
A 3-step process on how to:
Have fun in this interactive talk that addresses the fact none of us work in silos. All of us – no matter job title – have lives and responsibilities outside of our careers. Molly worked 2:00 p.m.-midnight for 20 years, with no flexibility. That’s 50 hours a week outside of the house (often with travel for national stories), while raising three young children. She is also an acclaimed author and wrote three books about this topic. A talk that leaves you (and the room!) laughing, inspired, and feeling seen. A huge hit with women's groups and working parents.
The audience will leave with:
Ownership of their own authentic leadership style, and a profound way to create priorities.
Empowerment to control self-destiny, while still delivering what’s needed.
Actionable insights on reaching your potential and not getting bogged down in the noise.
Watch Molly Grantham in action
Watch Molly Grantham in action
Watch Molly Grantham in action
Watch Molly Grantham in action
