Elisa Hays

Elisa Hays

CSP

WA, US
An 'against all odds' survivor sharing the impact of empathy on resilience, leadership, and inclusion With humor and unforgettable storytelling, audiences leave motivated to work for the greater good.

Sometimes life hits you like a truck...sometimes there's an actual truck!

If you think your team has had a 'bad day', you need to hear Elisa Hays's astonishing story. An 18-wheeler semi truck going 65 miles-per-hour hit her body...outside of a vehicle...after she saved the lives of two employees. She was propelled 90 feet through the air and ultimately into the position she is in now as a speaker, consultant and executive coach empowering organizations, individuals and audiences internationally.

With honesty, humor, and heart-wrenching stories Elisa reveals the simple but powerful truths she uncovered through her miraculous survival. She shares the character and choices it took to save lives and rebuild her own after the near-fatal collision that cost her a successful 20-year career as a performer and CEO of a one-of-a-kind international entertainment company.

By applying her hard-won lessons in leveraging adversity you will achieve extraordinary impact with your team – all without the messy bother of actually getting hit by a truck.

Sometimes life hits you like a truck...sometimes there's an actual truck!

If you think your team has had a 'bad day', you need to hear Elisa Hays's astonishing story. An 18-wheeler semi truck going 65 miles-per-hour hit her body...outside of a vehicle...after she saved the lives of two employees. She was propelled 90 feet through the air and ultimately into the position she is in now as a speaker, consultant and executive coach empowering organizations, individuals and audiences internationally.

With honesty, humor, and heart-wrenching stories Elisa reveals the simple but powerful truths she uncovered through her miraculous survival. She shares the character and choices it took to save lives and rebuild her own after the near-fatal collision that cost her a successful 20-year career as a performer and CEO of a one-of-a-kind international entertainment company.

By applying her hard-won lessons in leveraging adversity you will achieve extraordinary impact with your team – all without the messy bother of actually getting hit by a truck.

IMPACT: A Crash Course in Leadership

Leadership is about what you do-the choices you make when you confront adversity. Learn what separates a genuine leader from someone in a position of authority. Be inspired to become the leader people can't resist. Discover how you can lead by leveraging any adversity with four powerful actions-put others first, get a laugh, ask what if, and focus on feelings. Using these simple actions will transform your life, create star performers, and refashion your organization.
Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Master Tools for IMPACT: A Deep Dive into Building Community

In Elisa Hays' keynote speech "IMPACT: a Crash Course in Leadership" attendees discover the four key actions genuine leaders take to embrace obstacles as opportunities for extraordinary impact. But hearing and understanding will rarely translate into doing without the development of habits. Think of it this way, you can watch a YouTube video on how to use a specialized tool but if you don't put it in your hands and practice with an expert teacher you're never likely to make good use of it....
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Beyond the ADA

Build an inclusive community through compassionate communication. Learn how to elevate guest experience and organizational image through empathy training that will leave you rolling in the aisles.
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeHumorous / Funny