I speak from
the soul.

And I’ll light a fire in yours. My superpowers are energy and presence, especially on stage. No doubt fueled by my Second City Improv comedy training back in the day.

 “Every time I invite Shelley to speak, I feel like we’re listening to the next Brené Brown. And my community agrees.”

– Chip Conley, Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author

 

Watch me in action

 

Think of me as Brené Brown meets Biker Babe, with a dash of Liz Gilbert.

I’ve got plenty wisdom to share, and a bold way of doing it. From speaking in front of thousands as CMO of Harley-Davidson, to trying my hand on the Second City Improv stage, my dynamic keynotes bring people to their feet and leave them feeling inspired and empowered to BE the change in their lives, businesses, and the world at large.

I’ve got my sights set on TED, and would be jazzed to share the stage with kindred souls at Wisdom 2.0, SXSW, Renaissance Weekend, The Gathering Summit, YPO Summits, corporate conferences and more.

  • “Shelley speaks powerfully from the soul. Her passion, charisma, and content never fail to engage and inspire. I’ve seen her light up thousands of women from the stage. I can’t wait to have her back.”

    – Cheryle Jackson, CEO, Founder of Grit and Grace with Cheryle, g2coach

  • “Shelley is a passionate and powerful presence on stage. I’ve witnessed her effortlessly engage audiences from 50 to 5000 with her charisma, wit, and storytelling. She has that rare ability to get everyone leaning in even on the most challenging of topics.”

    – Stacey Watson, SVP, Head of Life Events, Fidelity

  • "Shelley reels in her audience with her vulnerability, humor and storytelling, sharing many powerful and inspiring insights. My favorite concept, that myself and others immediately identified we’d adopt in our lives and leadership, is the positive reframe of Rebel FOR vs. Rebel AGAINST. What a game changer!”

    Barbara Best, Co-Founder, CAP STRAT and CAP STRAT Women’s Forum

 

Signature Keynote: I Quit So You Don’t Have To!

In a post-pandemic world dominated by burnout, attrition, and an urgent search for greater meaning, my signature I Quit So You Don’t Have To! keynote is the essential roadmap for redefining success in a way that feels more energizing and less exhausting. I share insights from my own journey – from Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson to Chief Soul Officer on a mission to help more of us live success-FULL (not success- EMPTY). My actionable S.O.U.L. principles are energizing leaders to champion change in their lives, companies, and the world. 

If you’ve heard one too many that-was-super-inspiring-but-how-the-hell-do-I-apply-to-my-life keynotes, then look no further. My talk is a trailblazing mix of inspiration and interactivity from the main stage to ensure that the audience walks away uplifted and in motion.

Let’s create Ripples of Impact (ROI) together.

PSST… I Quit So You Don’t Have To! can be delivered as a keynote, a workshop, or a custom curated combination. Live or virtual, of course.

 

Check out my TEDx Talk

Being a rebel is not what you imagined it to be. In fact, it’s a transformational antidote to burnout, exhaustion, and lack of fulfillment. Inspired by my pioneering path from Chief Marketing Officer to Chief Soul Officer, this talk reveals the secret to rewriting the script of success on your own terms. And invites you to be part of a movement that celebrates feeling success-FULL instead of success-EMPTY. So, what are you rebelling FOR?