Maria Moss

Maria Moss is a speaker who delivers both inspiration and practical insight — the kind that energizes a room and gives attendees tools they can immediately use.

Maria is a leadership development consultant, master facilitator, and professional coach known for helping high-performing professionals turn awareness into action. Her sessions sit at the intersection of communication, leadership effectiveness, mindset, accountability, and performance — the skills today’s professionals need to navigate change, lead with confidence, and thrive in complex environments.

As the founder of Phoenix Leadership Solutions and a Master Certified Trainer with Crucial Learning, Maria brings globally respected leadership and communication frameworks to the stage in a way that feels human, relatable, and real. She is also trained through the iPEC Energy Leadership coaching framework, which allows her to go beyond surface-level advice and help audiences understand the thinking patterns that drive behavior, stress responses, and leadership impact.

What sets Maria apart on the conference stage is her ability to blend:

• Compelling storytelling
• Real-life professional experiences
• Research-backed leadership principles
• Interactive audience engagement
• Clear, practical takeaways

Attendees don’t just listen — they see themselves in the stories, reflect on their own habits, and leave with specific language and strategies they can use immediately in their roles.

Maria’s background in international business and nearly two decades in leadership and employee development allow her to connect with diverse audiences across industries and experience levels. She has worked with leaders in corporate, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, law enforcement, and education sectors, and has supported audiences across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Her global perspective makes her especially effective with cross-functional and multicultural conference audiences.

Conference planners value Maria because she:

• Brings high energy without feeling forced
• Connects quickly with audiences
• Balances inspiration with substance
• Customizes messaging to event themes
• Delivers sessions people talk about after the event

Maria is also an alumna of Leadership Southeast Georgia and the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business program, reflecting her commitment to leadership advancement, economic empowerment, and expanding opportunity. Her perspective resonates strongly with conferences focused on leadership, professional growth, women in leadership, emerging leaders, and organizational development.

Whether delivering a keynote, breakout, or featured session, Maria’s goal is to help professionals lead better, communicate more effectively, and approach growth with confidence and clarity.

If you want attendees to leave your conference energized, reflective, and equipped with tools they’ll still be using months later, Maria Moss delivers that experience.