Creative Speakers Agency
Meridith Elliott Powell
SPEAKING TOPICS
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THRIVE-Turning Uncertainty into
Competitive Advantage
LEADERSHIP
SALES-IGNITING MOTIVATION
CONFIDENCE
Biography
Meridith Elliott Powell is a Hall of Fame Speaker, award-winning author, and business growth strategist known for transforming uncertainty into a competitive advantage. Her high-energy, engaging programs are packed with actionable insights, empowering audiences to take bold steps toward success. With deep expertise in sales, leadership, and navigating change, Meridith equips leaders and sales professionals to embrace disruption, build resilience, and achieve exponential growth.
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Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to Watch, Top 50 Leadership Experts, and Top 41 Motivational Speakers, Meridith Elliott Powell is a master certified business strategist, award-winning author and keynote speaker. With a background in corporate leadership and sales, her career expands over several industries including banking, healthcare and finance. Meridith worked her way up from entry-level to earn her position in the C-Suite. She is a Hall of Fame Speaker, Chair of the National Speakers Association, A Master Certified Business Strategist, A Certified Executive Coach and Certified Speaking Professional. In addition, Meridith is an invitation-only author for LinkedIn with more than 600,000 learners taking her courses around the world. With a passion for helping her clients learn the strategies they need to turn uncertainty to competitive advantage, Meridith has a cutting-edge message, rooted in real-life examples and real-world knowledge. She is the author of 11 books, including “THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage," and "Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy," written with Dr. Mary Kelly. "Who Comes Next?" solves one of the biggest challenges in business today – building your leadership bench. Both books have won the top honors for the Benjamin Franklin Independent Booksellers Award, one of the highest honors for business books.
Inspire Your Team, Grow Your Business & Make This Economy Start Working For You!
Mallie Reynolds
Association Partnership at the
National Association of Manufacturers
"When Meridith was explaining the most important steps on how to thrive in uncertain times, she used historic manufacturers’ success stories. It showed that Meridith took the time to know and understand our audience and in-turn gave our members relevant information that they could bring to their organization.
John Henderson
Director of Learning and Development
Employers Association of Northeast
"One of the BEST experiences we have ever had with a speaker. You were the talk of the event — our members loved you! Surveys are at an all-time high. So appreciate you going above and beyond to customize and deliver. We will definitely have you back."
Linda Olejniczak
Director of Research and Event Planning, ASE (American Society of Employers)
"Thank you — you were amazing. We have never had a speaker with a MORE relevant message. You had our members on the edge of their seats, taking notes and totally engaged. You're funny, motivating, and THRIVE is exactly the message every employer and CEO needs to hear. Total joy to work with — again thank you."