Amy Waninger
CVP

Amy Waninger

IN, US

Inclusive leaders can be anywhere—and should be everywhere.

Amy will inspire them with a compelling message and concrete next steps.

certified virtual presenter

Meet Amy C. Waninger, Your Go-To Expert for Inclusive Leadership!


Are you ready to elevate your organization’s culture and unleash the full potential of your team? Look no further! Amy C. Waninger is a dynamic speaker, author, and inclusive leadership expert who knows how to turn the serious business of diversity into an exciting journey toward success.


Prior to founding Lead at Any Level, Amy spent over 20 years in the corporate world, including leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies. She’s not just talking the talk; she’s walked the walk, having transformed from reclusive nerd to inclusive leader! With her infectious energy and passion for inclusion, Amy helps organizations build diverse leadership pipelines that are as vibrant as they are effective.


What can you expect when you bring Amy on board?

  • Engaging Presentations: Audiences rave about her "fantastic," "relevant," and "engaging" talks that transform complex topics into relatable, actionable strategies.
  • Actionable Insights: From developing inclusive leaders to overcoming unconscious bias, Amy shares practical tips that your team can implement right away.
  • Fun Learning Environment: Forget boring lectures! Amy’s sessions are interactive, lively, and packed with real-world examples that make learning about inclusive leadership enjoyable.


Here’s what you’ll gain by hiring Amy:

  • A Beacon for Talent: Discover how to attract and retain top diverse talent who will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your organization.
  • Culture of Belonging: Learn how to create an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and motivated to contribute their best.
  • Leadership Development: Equip your leaders with the tools they need to foster inclusivity at every level of your organization.


Amy has dazzled audiences across industries and on all seven continents—yes, even Antarctica! She’s ready to help your team turn good intentions into great actions. 


If your organization is committed to keeping your talent and keeping them engaged, book Amy for your next event. 


After all, your heart can't be in the right place if you never move your feet!

Amy 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Meet Amy C. Waninger, Your Go-To Expert for Inclusive Leadership!


Are you ready to elevate your organization’s culture and unleash the full potential of your team? Look no further! Amy C. Waninger is a dynamic speaker, author, and inclusive leadership expert who knows how to turn the serious business of diversity into an exciting journey toward success.


Prior to founding Lead at Any Level, Amy spent over 20 years in the corporate world, including leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies. She’s not just talking the talk; she’s walked the walk, having transformed from reclusive nerd to inclusive leader! With her infectious energy and passion for inclusion, Amy helps organizations build diverse leadership pipelines that are as vibrant as they are effective.


What can you expect when you bring Amy on board?

  • Engaging Presentations: Audiences rave about her "fantastic," "relevant," and "engaging" talks that transform complex topics into relatable, actionable strategies.
  • Actionable Insights: From developing inclusive leaders to overcoming unconscious bias, Amy shares practical tips that your team can implement right away.
  • Fun Learning Environment: Forget boring lectures! Amy’s sessions are interactive, lively, and packed with real-world examples that make learning about inclusive leadership enjoyable.


Here’s what you’ll gain by hiring Amy:

  • A Beacon for Talent: Discover how to attract and retain top diverse talent who will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your organization.
  • Culture of Belonging: Learn how to create an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and motivated to contribute their best.
  • Leadership Development: Equip your leaders with the tools they need to foster inclusivity at every level of your organization.


Amy has dazzled audiences across industries and on all seven continents—yes, even Antarctica! She’s ready to help your team turn good intentions into great actions. 


If your organization is committed to keeping your talent and keeping them engaged, book Amy for your next event. 


After all, your heart can't be in the right place if you never move your feet!

Amy 's Virtual Presenter Certificate

Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career

Is your professional network as diverse as the workforce and community around you? If not, you could be missing important opportunities for your career and your company. Learn about the challenges we all face in making meaningful connections, the impacts of these missed connections, and how to recognize and overcome them. This session will help you remove the artificial barriers that may be keeping you from your next mentor, star hire, or big customer.

Learning Objectives
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Moving from Panic to Purpose: Responding to Changes in Your Career

Your industry is likely changing more rapidly than ever before, bringing a barrage of discussions about disruption, agility, and resilience. Professionals who adapt quickly can seize new opportunities and manage their careers. This session will introduce various models for understanding personal and organizational change, as well as techniques for identifying and overcoming fear, resistance, and uncertainty. Participants will work through a guided exercise to prepare for a current or...

ChangeAudience ActivityEducational / Informative

Serving Up Feedback, One BITE at a Time

Many people shy away from giving constructive feedback because they fear conflict. And while many are quick to praise for a job well done, few do so in a meaningful way. In this session, you'll learn a simple and effective four-step method (called "BITE") for giving feedback. We'll practice strategies for accepting both compliments and criticisms gracefully. By the end of this workshop, you'll quickly become confident coaching up, down, and across your organization. What's more, you'll be...
LeadershipAudience ActivityEducational / Informative

Lead Beyond Bias: Inclusive Leadership Strategies for Managers

DESCRIPTION
Are you comfortable leading people from diverse backgrounds? If not, you could be missing important opportunities for your career and your company. Learn about the challenges we all face in managing across differences, the impacts of misunderstandings, and how to recognize and overcome them. This session will help you remove these artificial barriers to team cohesion and engagement.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Understand the role unconscious bias plays in...
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Speaking Out: Aspiring Allies and the LGBTQ Workforce

Employees need to bring their full selves to work if they are to contribute at the highest levels. Perhaps you've already created Resource Groups or a Diversity Council to provide a sense of community and safety for underrepresented employees. Even so, most companies' LGBTQ professionals are still holding back, struggling to present themselves authentically, and leaving trust (and talent) on the table. Speaking Out offers aspiring allies the information they need to understand the challenges...
Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Virtual presentation

I can present any of my programs virtually. My office setting is professional, and I have high-quality equipment to broadcast my virtual presentation.
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative
Amy 's Virtual Presenter Certificate