Courtney Ramsey
Do you need to increase productivity, engagement, & retention? Who doesn't! Known for her RELEVANT & RELATABLE style, Courtney gives clear & easy-to-implement SKILLS leaders can use immediately.
With over 20 years of experience in Learning and Development and HR, Courtney Ramsey knows a thing or two about changing behaviors! She creates and delivers experiential training and keynotes that positively impact business results and inspire learners.
Known for high-energy and her relatable style, audiences leave with actionable skills they can implement immediately. This results in leaders who are more effective in their personal and professional lives.
Over the years, Courtney trained over 20 thousand people in leadership, business management, sales, and effective communication. This means she has a lot of experience developing leaders, and companies like ULTA, the Red Cross, Methodist Health and Toyota trust her to do just that!
Her clients describe her as someone who "empowers her audience" by helping them find solutions to tough challenges, all while "keeping it real," "engaging," and "relatable to the business."
Courtney received her MBA in Business Administration and BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University. She was recently an adjunct instructor for the SMU Cox School of Business.
She holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) with the Association for Talent Development.
She's also a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and an incoming President of the NSA North Texas chapter.
With over 20 years of experience in Learning and Development and HR, Courtney Ramsey knows a thing or two about changing behaviors! She creates and delivers experiential training and keynotes that positively impact business results and inspire learners.
Known for high-energy and her relatable style, audiences leave with actionable skills they can implement immediately. This results in leaders who are more effective in their personal and professional lives.
Over the years, Courtney trained over 20 thousand people in leadership, business management, sales, and effective communication. This means she has a lot of experience developing leaders, and companies like ULTA, the Red Cross, Methodist Health and Toyota trust her to do just that!
Her clients describe her as someone who "empowers her audience" by helping them find solutions to tough challenges, all while "keeping it real," "engaging," and "relatable to the business."
Courtney received her MBA in Business Administration and BBA in Marketing from Texas A&M University. She was recently an adjunct instructor for the SMU Cox School of Business.
She holds her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) with the Association for Talent Development.
She's also a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and an incoming President of the NSA North Texas chapter.
Retention Essentials: How to Keep the Talent You Need to Drive Business
Format: 45 - 60-minute keynote/breakout; half or full-day training session
Description:
The Great Resignation is no joke. Customer complaints are up. You know your business is taking a financial hit, but you’re not sure how to stop the bleeding. Numerous studies show that it takes around 5K to replace a front-line employee. The numbers shoot up when you lose a supervisor or manager. How many customers are you losing? How much profit are you...
REAL Talk for Real Results: Tackle Tough Conversations Now!
Format: 45 - 60-minute keynote, breakout, or half/full-day training session
Description:
Everyone knows something the strategy is wrong, but no one is brave enough to speak up...cue the "meeting after the meeting."
There's that one person that always causes problems. Instead of the boss addressing him as an individual, she addresses the group.
You need to give your peer some feedback, but you're holding off. It might get better on its own,...
The Secret to YES: Communicating for Influence & Persuasion
Format: keynote, breakout, full-day or half-day training
Best For: Mid-level leaders and managers of teams
The audience will:
- Use communication and influencing styles to enhance communication, build partnerships, and drive business growth
- Use the “Influence Formula” to build and nurture relationships and trust over time
- Utilize the wisdom in the room to learn...
Speak Up & Say It: Showing Your Worth at Work
Best For:
Women's Leadership Groups
Corporations
Entrepreneurs
Leaders of People
Addresses:
Courage & confidence at work
Communication
Credibility at work
Participants Can Expect to:
- Recognize and overcome the biggest barrier that's holding you back from showing your worth
- Use the "magic formula" to make your...
You Said What? Flexing Communication Styles for Impact & Influence
Best For:
- Corporate Conferences
- Association Conferences
- Entrepreneurs
- Leaders of People
Addresses:
Working with difficult people
Communication
Teamwork
Participants Can Expect To:
- Learn about the four styles of communication we all use daily
- Self-assess to identify your dominant style, as well as your strengths...
Influencing Without Authority: Get Them Onboard and On Target
Best for:
Leaders without direct authority
Retail Field Partners
High-performing employees who aspire to management
Addresses:
Courage & confidence at work
Communication
Influencing skills
Particiipants Can Expect to:
- Identify one's communication and influencing styles, and those of others, to enhance communication, build...
Quit Hitting Snooze on Leadership: Engage, Empower and Enlighten Your Team
Best For:
Corporations
Entrepreneurs
Leaders of People
Women's Leadership Groups
Participants Can Expect to:
- Learn about three things all leaders avoid, even though they cause conflict, disengagement, and turnover
- Discover three steps anyone can take to stop hitting snooze and become a better leader--immediately
- Develop a personalized action...
Development on a Dime: Building Skills for the Next Level
Format: 60 - 90 minute breakout, workshop, or virtual program
Best for:
Leaders of people
High-performers who aspire to management
Addresses:
Professional skills development
Working with a tight development budget
Team engagement and retention
Participants Can Expect to:
- Identify the learning needs of their employees to target their greatest development need
- Find inexpensive ways to get or give...
But I'm Not a Trainer! How to Create & Facilitate Interactive Programs
Format: 90 minute breakout, half-day workshop, or virtual program
Best for:
Industy-expert conference speakers
HR Generalists
Entrepreneurs who need to create training
Addresses:
Basic instructional design
Basic facilitation skills
Participants Can Expect to:
- Set reasonable learning objectives for 60 to 90-minute breakouts
- Use "go-to" experiential learning activities and making your session...
22 recommend Courtney
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Frontline Resource Management
On-Site
A.J., Regional Human Resources Business Partner, Frontline Resource Management
Verified @espeakers.comCourtney and her presentation were simply FANTASTIC! The content was very well received by our leaders! It was real, direct, and shot straight to the heart. It was a true pleasure to be a part of!!!
ThirdwaveRx
On-Site
H.G., Senior Sales Director, ThirdwaveRx
Verified @espeakers.comI had the pleasure of watching Courtney present at the CAHF Independent Operator Symposium. Courtney is a dynamic orator that provides advice and direction to an organization to develop skills necessary to excel in today's competitive market. It's clear she is committed to providing an engaging and resonating experience as her understanding of the content and industry lent to a seamless performance.
Airport Dimensions
On-Site
L.C., Director, Partnership Program, Airport Dimensions
Verified @airportdimensions.comI had the pleasure to work with Courtney and team, who professionally facilitated a team building meeting between Airport Dimensions and one of our key partners. Bringing two companies together who have unique cultures and perspectives might be a challenging meeting for some, but not Courtney. Her facilitation style is smart, insightful and light-hearted, allowing her to capture high levels of engagement throughout the entire meeting. In a post-meeting survey, attendees were asked about what they enjoyed most. It was no surprise to read multiple comments noting “the facilitators were great”. I highly recommend Courtney and her extended team as a speaker and professional meeting facilitator!
Texas Women's Foundation
On-Site
A.L., Chief of Staff, Texas Women's Foundation
Verified @espeakers.comCourtney Ramsey facilitated a strategic planning session for the leadership of Texas Women's Foundation. With a quick turnaround on programming and deliverables, I was immediately impressed by Courtney's sensitivity to a diverse room of leadership and Courtney's openness with her thoughts on the work we could be doing pre and post facilitation. Courtney built trust in the room by defining measurable outcomes for the day as well as making space for historical context from each leader's lens. I would recommend Courtney Ramsey for dynamic strategy sessions, leadership coaching and program planning. Her preparation and follow up encourage you to step up to your best because she is always at her best.
Ulta Beauty
Virtual
M.M., Senior Director, Field Operations, Ulta Beauty
Verified @ulta.comCourtney just created an incredibly relatable and inspiring training for my team around leading through influence. She was real, fun, posed, intentional... I could go on and on. She took the time to get to know the team and even used their testimonials throughout the presentation. I would highly recommend Courtney! She is a class act.
Wallick Communities
On-Site
P.K., Chief Strategy and Information Officer, Wallick Communities
Verified @espeakers.comCourtney was a keynote speaker at the Wallick Communities Annual Learning Event in October 2021. Her session was outstanding! Courtney delivered very meaningful and informative material related to emotional intelligence and self-awareness, and how important these are in becoming a better communicator, team player, and leader. She did this in a way that was super fun. Courtney weaved in group discussions to make it interactive and collaborative, and she shared real life stories that made it relatable. She also did a brilliant job managing a hybrid attendee environment, interacting with both in-person and on-line participants. Courtney was a big hit with our associates. Courtney is professional, fun, informative, engaging, and knows her stuff. She is a great speaker and can have an impact across all levels of the organization. The content, presentation, and how it was shared, made a lasting impact on how we communicate and work together. I will definitely ask Courtney back for future engagements.
Populous Financial Group
On-Site
E.J.R., Director, Training and Development - Operations, Populous Financial Group
Verified @espeakers.comAs a leadership development consultant, Courtney delivers programs that impact business results and align with organizational strategies. I contracted and partnered with Courtney on two strategic program series of courses aligned to Populus Financial Group's core values. In addition, Courtney took time to go further to assist in supplemental documents (training aids) to support the messaging of the courses we developed, deployed, and executed in the field with applause from top Populus leadership. She understands the project goals and how to achieve them in an extremely timely manner. I look forward to working with her again on many projects and opportunities in the future!
Emerson Automation Solutions
Virtual
D.E., Business Unit Leader, Director of Scotch Yoke & Linear, Emerson Automation Solutions
Verified @emerson.comAfter attending a virtual session Courtney moderated, I was so impressed that I invited her to work with me on a virtual program for our company's Women In STEM organization. Courtney was highly engaging, extremely charming, and very savvy with the digital platform. We received lots of positive feedback from our members, and I highly recommend Courtney as a speaker and trainer!
Co-founder
On-Site
E.M., Methodical Platoforms, Co-founder
Verified @espeakers.comI had a pleasure to attend Courtney's workshop as a part of the DFW*ATW 2020 Leadership Program a few weeks ago. The session was outstanding!!! Full of concrete examples, steps to follow when faced with tough conversations, and hands-on exercises. It combined the solid background with real-word scenarios. Courtney's upbeat approach kept us all engaged on a Saturday morning. Thank you Courtney!!!
UPWARD Women
Virtual
C.T., Director, Corporate Programs & Fundraising, UPWARD Women
Verified @upwardwomen.orgAs the Director of Corporate Programs & Fundraising, I get to see speakers in a variety of virtual and live events. As the moderator for a virtual panel event, Courtney worked together with the panelists to cover many great insights, tips, wisdom, etc. She also did an incredible job of engaging our audience and making them feel they were a vital piece to the event as well. We received great feedback from our members and I look forward to collaborating again!
National Association of Home Builders
On-Site
C.F., Director, Executive Officers Council, National Association of Home Builders
Verified @nahb.orgCourtney was someone we have been wanting hire since prior to the pandemic. Once our conference came back full-steam, we were finally able to book Courtney as a keynote speaker to close out our entire conference with a full audience. She made it a priority to speak with several of our conference leaders beforehand to learn about who our attendees were, their challenges, and how she could best address their needs. She delivered a thoughtful presentation that resonated deeply with our audience, combining interaction and storytelling. Courtney speaks with passion, focus, and understanding, and we are excited to ask her back next year!
California Association of Health Facilities
On-Site
L.T., Director of Meetings & Member Services, California Association of Health Facilities
Verified @cahf.orgCourtney has spoken for my association on several occasions, for a large general session and for a very select group of leaders. In both cases she hit it out of the park. Courtney makes an effort to connect during the planning phase to be sure her talk is catered to her audience, and they definitely feel that connection to who they are and what they do. She is a true professional and a dream to work with – all the things you hope for as a planner – communicative, punctual, and flexible. I will always try to work her into my program!
Large Scale Creativity
On-Site
Y.S.P., Managing Partner, Large Scale Creativity
Verified @YoramSolomon.comCourtney has a unique talent in delivering the scary message of change through an inspiring and engaging speech. She can transition from being serious to being funny in a heartbeat. Her content is relevant and actionable. I could listen to her for hours!
Murphy Chamber of Commerce
Virtual
J.R., Executive Director, Murphy Chamber of Commerce
Verified @murphychamber.orgCourtney brings great energy in her presentations and delivers clear, actionable messages that will benefit her audience. At the conclusion of her "How to have tough conversations" seminar, our members were able to leave with some solid examples and role play experience to put what they learned into action in their lives. Thank you Courtney for sharing your expertise and experience!
All Aboard Travel
On-Site
A.R., Owner, All Aboard Travel
Verified @lodestaruniversal.comOne of the best attributes of Courtney's speaking is her great sense of humor-which she uses to drive home excellent points. Her speaking is bright, witty, and engaging.
The Disability Diplomat
On-Site
D.M., Founder & Consultant, The Disability Diplomat
Verified @DisabilityDiplomat.comCourtney maintains a wonderfully energetic flow and utilizes a variety of interactive training techniques to keep participants engaged and focused long after her sessions end. Her warmth, enthusiasm and energy are absolutely infectious, and attendees love her!
Mentor Select
On-Site
D.P., Chief Mentor, Veteran, Mentor Select
Verified @mentorselect.comCourtney masterfully delivered an engaging message that was tailor-made to fit our group. She gave us clear and measurable action items that we can take back to our teams to improve performance and communication. After hearing Courtney speak, I felt more confident and energized. If you are looking for a high energy speaker, who is both authentic and entertaining then I highly suggest you hire Courtney Ramsey.
USDA
On-Site
K.T., Loans, USDA
Verified @usda.govI enjoyed the presentation very much and it gave me great ideas and ways to approach things that I previously hadn't thought of. I started using what I learned on this day to my work situation and conversations that I have with others. It has helped with different conversations that I have had with people. I would definitely go and see another presentation that Courtney puts on as I learned so much in the couple of hours that I was there!
Reciprocity Group
On-Site
D.H.J., Speaker & Consultant, Reciprocity Group
Verified @me.comCourtney has the "IT" factor that draws people in which makes her a phenomenally persuasive speaker and trainer. Whether the group size is 20 or 200, she can connect with and inspire each person in the room to push through obstacles and find new ways to achieve better results.
JCPenney
On-Site
C.S., Manager, Sephora, JCPenney
Verified @gmail.comThe skills we learned are beyond what we will use on the (sales floor). Y'all taught us life lessons. This training was next-level. This company is so ahead of the business. I am so excited to see where I go next!
On-Site
I have heard Courtney Ramsey speak more than once now and I'm happy for each of those opportunities! Courtney's presentations are truly inspiring and enthusiastic. I left with a note pad of ideas and action items that I used that very day! Her confidence on stage is awesome and I love how she engages everyone. I often felt like she was talking directly to me....get on Courtney's schedule as soon as you can!
NSA NT Chapter
On-Site
N.N., Speaker, Author, Consultant, NSA NT Chapter
As Dean of the North Texas NSA Speaker's Academy, I called on Courtney, knowing her strong training background, to set up a new, more structured curriculum. Courtney has the ability to understand the issues and communicate the specifics of what needs to be done.









































