Brenda Viola
BA, CC
CA, USUsing science, storytelling, and hard-won wisdom, Brenda Viola helps high-achieving professionals reconnect with themselves, realize what matters most, and thrive with courage, clarity, and purpose. Empower your audience to break loose from the hamster wheel and reclaim joy in work and life.
ALL PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM.
People are so busy trying to keep up that they've fallen out of touch with themselves. Brenda Viola answers the question, "Shouldn't life be happier?" with a resounding "Yes!" and offers an unforgettable blend of heart, humor, and deeply researched insights that inspire audiences to transform the way they live, lead, and work.
A former news anchor and reporter turned award-winning communicator, Brenda brings more than three decades of storytelling mastery to the stage—though audiences still insist on hearing about her brief stint as a QVC Show Host.
Her keynotes are rooted in research, enriched by lived experience, and delivered with the authenticity that has become her trademark.
Audiences consistently describe Brenda’s presentations as energizing, life-changing, and unforgettably human.
Her personal stories—marked by love, loss, reinvention, and resilience—give listeners permission to reflect on their own journeys and make courageous decisions that lead to lasting, positive change. She believes that breakdowns are gateways to breakthroughs, and her greatest fulfillment comes from being a catalyst for those moments.
A three-time author, audience members line up after the applause to get a signed copy of The Public Servants' Survival Guide, How to be Heard Without Screaming! or Annabelle the Octopus.
When you mean business about the well-being of your team, Brenda Viola is your go-to source for inspiration, motivation, and practical tools that, when applied, can change a life - or a business - for good.
ALL PRESENTATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM.
People are so busy trying to keep up that they've fallen out of touch with themselves. Brenda Viola answers the question, "Shouldn't life be happier?" with a resounding "Yes!" and offers an unforgettable blend of heart, humor, and deeply researched insights that inspire audiences to transform the way they live, lead, and work.
A former news anchor and reporter turned award-winning communicator, Brenda brings more than three decades of storytelling mastery to the stage—though audiences still insist on hearing about her brief stint as a QVC Show Host.
Her keynotes are rooted in research, enriched by lived experience, and delivered with the authenticity that has become her trademark.
Audiences consistently describe Brenda’s presentations as energizing, life-changing, and unforgettably human.
Her personal stories—marked by love, loss, reinvention, and resilience—give listeners permission to reflect on their own journeys and make courageous decisions that lead to lasting, positive change. She believes that breakdowns are gateways to breakthroughs, and her greatest fulfillment comes from being a catalyst for those moments.
A three-time author, audience members line up after the applause to get a signed copy of The Public Servants' Survival Guide, How to be Heard Without Screaming! or Annabelle the Octopus.
When you mean business about the well-being of your team, Brenda Viola is your go-to source for inspiration, motivation, and practical tools that, when applied, can change a life - or a business - for good.
The Courage to Connect: Four Keys to Lead with Resilience and Joy™
An uplifting, hope-infused keynote audiences rave about. Brenda Viola reframes happiness as something you create, not chase—unlocking four transformational keys that shift people from pressure to peace, stuckness to clarity, and self-doubt to purpose. A memorable reset for conferences seeking inspiration with depth. Highlight reel available.
Embrace the Shift: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity™
Change is no longer an occasional disruption—it is the operating environment. The organizations and people who thrive are not the ones who resist uncertainty, but the ones who learn how to move through it faster and more strategically.
Uncertainty creates two kinds of people: those who freeze and those who adapt. The...
Beyond Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life™
A must-book keynote for teams on the brink. Based on Brenda’s 2020 book that launched at #1 on Amazon, this highly interactive session helps busy professionals recognize burnout, reclaim energy, and rediscover purpose. With gripping stories, lively video moments, and a practical 10-point self-assessment, attendees walk away empowered, recharged, and ready to serve with renewed heart.
The Empathy Effect: How to Build Loyalty, Trust, and Exceptional Service™
A game-changing session for frontline staff and service leaders. Brenda breaks down empathy into the actionable C-A-R-E model, teaching teams how to genuinely connect, defuse tension, and transform everyday interactions into moments of impact. Practical, energizing, and deeply human—this workshop elevates service from transactional to unforgettable. ges (rather than burning them!)
Settle Your Worth and Launch the Life of Your Dreams™
A standout keynote for conferences focused on personal or professional growth. Brenda helps attendees silence self-doubt, rewrite limiting narratives, and anchor their worth so they stop settling for less. With seven breakthrough steps, compelling stories, and emotional resonance, this session ignites confidence and life-changing clarity.
The Case for Culture: Creating a Workplace People Love™
Perfect for organizations grappling with disengagement or retention challenges. Brenda shares the P-E-O-P-L-E framework that has shaped nationally ranked workplace cultures, giving leaders tools to create environments where people feel valued, energized, and inspired to contribute their best. A strategic yet heartfelt roadmap to becoming an employer of choice.
How to Be Heard Without Screaming!™
If your audience struggles to cut through noise—this is their breakthrough. Brenda, a former TV anchor and award-winning communicator, equips attendees with her signature H.E.A.R.D. method to master messaging, navigate tough questions, and land their point with confidence and clarity. High-energy, interactive, and packed with repeatable tools your team will use the very next day.
The Fear Factor: Facing the Bully to Realize Your Dreams™
The biggest bully in life wears a variety of disguises. It can show up in work and in life as procrastination, shyness, anger or a host of other negative behaviours. Ultimately, it paralyzes its victims.
It's name is FEAR, and everyone deals with it. The physiological facts behind what generates fear, practical coping mechanisms to manage it and even conquer it to realize your potential are contained in this powerful workshop.
Overthinking, "awfulizing" and...
Growing Younger: Seven Practices to Help Turn Back Time™
In this research-backed, inspiring talk, Brenda reveals the seven simple practices that transformed her life at age 60. Audiences learn how small, science-supported shifts can boost well-being and create a radically healthier, happier next chapter. Authentic, motivating, and perfect for wellness events.
Three Questions to Clarify Your Purpose, Priorities, and Path™
When life feels busy, blurry, or off-course, clarity doesn’t always require reinvention. Sometimes asking the right questions can make all the difference. In this transformative keynote, Brenda Viola guides audiences through three simple but profound prompts that realign purpose, unlock possibility, and shift fear into fuel. A compass for anyone ready to live with intention and courage, participants can reclaim direction and ignite what’s...
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California Association of City Clerks
On-Site
S.S., President, California Association of City Clerks
Verified @thepinkbriefcase.com"Brenda Viola is a ROCK STAR presenter who will motivate, inspire, and uplift any audience. Her energy and enthusiasm gets the crowd excited to learn, while her wisdom and teachings connect with the audience on a deeply emotional level. I've had the pleasure of learning from Brenda at several different conferences, and I will ALWAYS sign up for one of her sessions."
The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government
On-Site
A.B., Coordinator, Education & Training, The John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government
Verified @iog.fsu.eduBrenda is a GREAT trainer and brings a lot of joy and passion to her work. As a former municipal employee, she is both authentic and empathetic and really "connects" with our participants. Whether she's facilitating "in-person" or "virtual" training sessions, you can tell she truly cares about public servants and the work we do, which makes the learning experience even more valuable for all. We are very fortunate to have Brenda on our training team!
City of Kennewick, WA
On-Site
T.L.W.C., City Clerk, City of Kennewick, WA
Verified @ci.kennewick.wa.usBrenda was our keynote speaker at the 2019 Washington State Municipal Clerks Association Annual Conference - Going the Extra Mile (When you're Running on Empty) and she also provided a session on Mastering the Media - Communication Tips for the Clerk. She is an amazing speaker, super engaging, funny, positive and relatable to our profession. Her energy is infectious and I would love to see her speak again in the future. I would also like to add, that working with her before, during and after our conference was such a pleasure. If you don't book her, you are missing out on something special!
City of Ava, Missouri
On-Site
S.W.M.C., City Clerk, City of Ava, Missouri
Verified @avamissouri.org"YOU ROCK! Of all the presentations we sat through at the Conference, yours was my favorite and I told everyone I saw that missed Sunday, they really missed out! You gave us the boost we needed to begin a long few days of classes and I will not forget you."
International Institute for Municipal Clerks
On-Site
A.D., Asst. Director of Professional Development, International Institute for Municipal Clerks
"A genuine ability to connect with audiences, refreshing, thought-provoking and meaningful messages, and a high standard of professionalism are just a few of the qualities that earn Brenda rave reviews at our international conference. I especially value her high standards and exceptional communication skills, which makes working with her such a breeze."
Miller Management and Consulting Group
On-Site
P.M., CEO, Miller Management and Consulting Group
"Brenda is a highly energetic, compassionate, and knowledgeable presenter. She brings her own life experiences and insights as examples to the training conversation table, inspiring others to dive into the realm of self-exploration. I highly recommend Brenda."
Wisconsin Valley Library Service
Virtual
J.M., Education Consultant, Wisconsin Valley Library Service
"Brenda did an excellent job starting off the second day of our Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference. Her presentation was well received by our librarians. She brings energy and passion to her presentations, and she was a joy to work with. I would absolutely hire her again! "
NetFile
Virtual
T.D., Vice-President and COO, NetFile
"Brenda's Public Servants' Survival Guide seminar is a joyful and wonderful experience. She is also fun and engaging. I received tremendous feedback from our group about how inspirational and especially meaningful Brenda's session was for them given today's turbulent environment."
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