Shelley Brown

Shelley Brown helps leaders trade burnout for boldness with human-centered leadership rooted in emotional intelligence and authentic connection.

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Shelley is a passionate, energetic and inspirational speaker! Shelley spoke at our company's offsite business summit and she had the challenge of speaking in front of a very diverse group of associates that ranged in tenure, role and expertise. Her message and delivery was captivating and easily resonated with each person in the room. Shelley uses her wittiness, humor and personal experience to encourage her audience to create and embrace a work culture where each person feels safe to be their authentic self. I highly recommend Shelley for all audiences, especially for organizations and companies who value culture and belonging.

Emily Hartman, Chief Business Teams

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Why you should book Shelley Brown for your next event

Leveraged over 20 years in high-stakes executive roles to create Rebel Leadership™—a movement redefining how leaders lead and teams connect.
Transforms performative workplace cultures into purpose-driven, high-trust environments where brave, human leadership takes center stage.
Turned her lived experience with burnout, masking, and corporate pressure into a powerful methodology embraced by high-performing leaders.

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The Rebel’s Guide to Authentic Leadership

Rebel Leadership starts here. Shelley Brown ignites bold, human-centered cultures by transforming leaders through emotional intelligence, authenticity, and presence. Her unforgettable keynotes empower teams to ditch burnout, lead with courage, and build workplaces where belonging wins over performative norms. Book Shelley to spark the leadership rebellion your organization needs.

Keynote Speaker Shelley Brown is a powerful voice in the movement toward human-centered, emotionally intelligent leadership. Known for her raw authenticity, quick wit, and unforgettable stage presence, Shelley challenges outdated norms by helping organizations break free from performative cultures and embrace brave, purpose-driven leadership. With over two decades of executive experience in high-pressure industries like hospitality and event tech, Shelley knows firsthand the toll of burnout, masking, and conformity, and she’s made it her mission to rewrite that narrative.

At the core of Shelley’s message is Rebel Leadership™, a bold, heartfelt framework rooted in presence, emotional intelligence, and unapologetic self-trust. Through impactful keynotes, she empowers high-performing teams and leaders to ditch the mask, lean into vulnerability, and build workplace cultures where belonging replaces burnout. Whether you're looking to spark transformation, improve team cohesion, or cultivate authentic leadership across your organization, Shelley delivers both the mindset and momentum to make it happen.

Her talks are not only inspiring, they’re actionable, equipping audiences with practical tools to lead with guts, grace, and grit. If your company is ready to evolve its leadership culture, book Shelley Brown for your event and discover how authenticity can become your organization’s greatest asset. Keynote Speaker Shelley Brown is the catalyst your team needs to lead like they mean it.

Customer Reviews

Emily Hartman, Chief Business Teams Allianz Partners US

For those looking for a foundationally moving and inspiring guest speaker, look no further! For those interested in shifting the minds of leaders to focus on belonging and inclusion, look no further! For those in search of a way to celebrate the diverse talents of their collective teams, look no further! Shelley's stories are genuine and authentic. Her message is simple, yet memorable. And she truly brings out the very best in others. I highly recommend Shelley Brown as a motivational speaker for organizations looking to transform the hearts and minds of many.

Laura K. Nickle, Vice President, General Manager Benchmark Electronics

Shelley is one in a million (maybe billion)! We recently hired Shelley as a keynote speaker for an event that we hosted for customers and prospects. Shelley approached this engagement with such passion, energy and uniqueness while still delivering a message that was relative to the masses. She was very easy (and fun!) to work with in the preparation process. She took the time to thoroughly understand our audience, our culture, and objectives for her session. She was genuinely excited and honored to be selected for the event. Since the event, we have heard nothing but stellar feedback about her presentation and stage presence! If you are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate speaker who infuses humor into a purposeful message, I recommend Shelley 100%.

Diane Miller World Travel

Shelley was an absolute joy to partner with for Southwest Airlines for our International Women’s Day event. Her content was so relevant, and resonated with the Southwest audience that was the biggest yet at 1500+ in person and virtual attendees. Shelley came prepared, was engaging, and truly turned into more than a partner, but also a friend. Future is bright with Shelley!

Sam Unell Southwest Airlines

Thank you, Shelley Brown, for inspiring and energizing our team. You made one of my favorite days even more meaningful. I’m blessed to lead an incredibly talented and passionate team. Our annual business planning and CRAFTS recognition days were combined this year and oh what a great combination! You made it even better. THANK YOU!

Cynt Marshall Dallas Mavericks

Shelley Brown is a person of intellect, compassion, but most importantly, brilliance. She makes public speaking look like a walk in the park. She also teaches how you can be your own catalyst for self love, professionally and personally, for even the most difficult of circumstances in our daily lives. I met Shelley at a work conference and she spoke to us for over an hour. Not only did I fall in love with what she taught, but I fell in love with her. I immediately hired her for my organization's retreat last month and she was the highlight of the entire weekend. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone who needs some love in the workplace and in our personal lives. She is truly brilliant and each day you have not heard her speak, you are missing out.

Zach Wolf, Co-Owner, Chief Business Development Officer ASCOT Travel Services

Shelley is an absolute ROCKSTAR with unbelievable energy that radiates throughout her entire keynote! She captivated our audience of executive leaders with stories from her own fabulous journey through her career and made them really think about how they are showing up for their teams. She taught the audience that embracing everyone's WEIRD is just good business. People left inspired, excited, and energized to get back to their teams to put some of her teachings into place. Shelley was a true highlight to our event.

Hannah DeMaio, VP Brand Marketing Women Leading Travel & Hospitality

Shelley was an energetic, interactive and impactful speaker at our recent Business Resource Group Leader Summit. I was impressed with how she connected with leaders and engaged them as the keynote speaker during our event. Shelley is a joy to work with and I am really happy that our paths crossed and stars aligned for her to speak with this group. Thank you, Shelley, for such a wonderful experience!

Grace Harris, Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion United Airlines

We invited Shelley to be the keynote speaker at our Annual Sales Kick off and she exceeded our expectations. We had a diverse group of disciplines in the room and she was able to keep the content broad enough that it was meaningful to everyone. She brought great energy, relevant and inspirational topics and brought out everyone's W.E.I.R.D! I highly recommend Shelley as she is engaging, fun and thought provoking!

Stephanie Glanzer MGM Resort International

Keynotes

Keynote by Shelley Brown:

Rebel leadership: Lead like you mean it

In a world that rewards performance over presence and perfection over truth, Rebel Leadership is a call back to what actually works: humanity. In this high-impact, all-audience keynote, Shelley Brown invites leaders at every level to break free from outdated norms, burnout culture, and leadership-by-approval. Through raw storytelling, humor, and truth-telling, Shelley shows how leading like you mean it, with clarity, emotional intelligence, and courage isn’t just rebellion. It’s strategy. And it builds legacies that last.

Key Takeaways:

How traditional leadership norms are breaking people and what to do instead
Why performance-based leadership exhausts trust, energy, and innovation
The power of emotional presence and how it transforms culture
What it really means to lead like you — not like the system taught you to

Walk Away Ready To:

Identify and release outdated leadership patterns that no longer serve
Lead with real-time clarity, emotional intelligence, and self-trust
Set boundaries that protect your energy and expand your impact
Build cultures of belonging without burning out

Perfect for: All leaders, people managers, and organizations ready to ditch performance-based leadership and build human-centered cultures that last.

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Keynote by Shelley Brown:

Breaking the hard rules

Are you ready to break some rules? Shelley Brown challenges the deeply ingrained belief that women leaders must be “hard” to succeed. Drawing from her own corporate journey and the experiences of countless women, she explores how the pressure to be “bada$$” has created a leadership culture that forces women to choose between authenticity and authority. Through compelling storytelling and actionable strategies, Shelley reveals how embracing our whole selves—both our hard and soft qualities—is not only acceptable, it’s essential for lasting influence and impact.

This isn’t just another women’s leadership talk. It’s a radical reframing of what true strength looks like in leadership today. Shelley leads the audience through a journey of unlearning outdated leadership models and embracing a new paradigm where vulnerability is a superpower, empathy drives innovation, and authenticity creates extraordinary impact. By addressing the high costs of perpetuating hard leadership, Shelley offers concrete tools to lead from wholeness, helping women shatter the mold that was never made by them or for them.

This session empowers women to stop proving they belong and start changing the legacy of leadership. It’s time to lead with authenticity, confidence, and humanity, redefining power on your terms. Powerful and human. Strong and soft. And most importantly, fully yourself.

Key Takeaways:

Lead from Wholeness, Not Hardness: Understand how the “badass trap” limits your full potential, and discover strategies to break free from the pressure to be tough by leading from a place of authenticity, not force.
Transform "Soft” Qualities into Leadership Strengths: Learn how to harness your natural empathy, vulnerability, and intuition as powerful leadership assets that drive influence and create a culture of authenticity.
Shift from Perfectionism to Progress: Embrace “good enough” decision-making, break free from perfectionism, and lead with confidence before you’re 100% ready, because confidence follows action.
Set Boundaries, Prioritize Rest, and Delegate: Recognize the warning signs of burnout and reclaim your energy by setting clear boundaries, prioritizing strategic rest, and delegating tasks to sustain long-term leadership.
Redefine Power on Your Terms: Shift your perspective on power by embracing the permission to lead differently, acknowledge that you can be both strong and human, resilient and authentic, and thrive in your leadership role without sacrificing who you are.

Who This is For: This session is designed for women leaders at all levels, emerging professionals, experienced managers, and senior executives who are ready to break free from outdated leadership expectations and lead with authenticity, confidence, and impact.

Join Shelley for a dynamic, insightful, and entertaining experience that will challenge the old rules, redefine strength, and transform the way you lead. Get ready to shift your perspective and your legacy!

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Keynote by Shelley Brown:

The belonging equation: Unleash your authentic self & ignite team success

Do you crave a workplace where everyone feels truly seen, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves? The secret to unlocking peak performance and a thriving culture isn't conformity – it's embracing the power of "weird." Research shows that a strong sense of belonging directly impacts employee performance, and your team is craving your unique contributions.

Join Shelley Brown, author, speaker, and Chief Belongingologist, for a dynamic and interactive experience that goes beyond traditional keynotes. Blending art, science, captivating stories, and tons of audience engagement, Shelley will guide you on a journey to discover the W.E.I.R.D. equation for belonging and inclusion.

What is W.E.I.R.D.?

Shelley's powerful framework for fostering belonging centers on:

Welcoming: Creating spaces where everyone feels invited and included.
Engaging: Encouraging open dialogue and curiosity to strengthen connections.
Integrating: Building bridges that honor and incorporate diverse perspectives.
Risk-Taking: Creating safety for vulnerability and authenticity without fear of judgment.
Delivering: Translating belonging into actionable outcomes that drive success.

Walk away ready to:

Supercharge Belonging: Create a culture where authenticity is celebrated, not stifled, and empower your team to bring their whole selves to work.
Strengthen Your Team: Cultivate empathy, respect, and actionable strategies that align with your values and foster genuine connection.
Unlock Authentic Engagement: Equip your team with practical tools to embrace their individuality and contribute their unique talents.
Transform Your Culture: Leverage the W.E.I.R.D. process to create a workplace where everyone thrives.

This session is perfect for: Leaders at all levels who are ready to embrace their own "inner weird," build a culture of true belonging, and drive exceptional results.

Prepare for a high-energy, thought-provoking, and laugh-out-loud experience that will transform your perspective on belonging and leave you inspired to lead with authenticity and purpose. Let's get W.E.I.R.D.!

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Keynote by Shelley Brown:

Step into exceptional leadership: Finding your fit

Some leadership advice can feel stiff and out of touch. The truth is leaders need simple, effective, adaptable, real-world advice that works NOW! Join leadership expert Shelley Brown for an engaging and transformative session that will redefine your approach to leadership for maximum impact.

Using her insightful and powerful "Lasting Leadership Triangle" – Fit, Form, and Function – Shelley reveals how exceptional leadership is more like finding the perfect pair of shoes than following some complicated AI-enhanced program. Through real-world examples, humorous anecdotes, and insightful analogies, Shelley will guide you on:

Finding Your Leadership (Fit): Cultivate the right energy and presence to inspire trust and engagement with each individual and team. Just like ill-fitting shoes hinder performance, mismatched leadership styles can derail your team's success.
Building Authentic Connections (Form): Learn to balance structure and vulnerability to create the emotional connections that drive retention and build a strong foundation for growth. Discover how a well-designed shoe mirrors the support and flexibility needed in strong leadership.
Leading with Purpose and Impact (Function): Align organizational goals with individual needs to achieve lasting wins for both employees and the business. Great leadership, like a well-made shoe, is built for sustainability and long-term impact.

Walk away ready to:

Adapt your leadership style to inspire trust and maximize team engagement.
Forge authentic connections that boost retention and cultivate a thriving team culture.
Align individual and organizational goals to achieve sustainable success.

This session is perfect for: Leadership teams, managers, aspiring leaders, and organizations seeking to elevate their culture, boost retention, and lead with authenticity and purpose.

Experience Shelley's unique blend of energy, humor, and insightful storytelling. Prepare to have your perspective on leadership transformed – one "step" at a time!

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