Leann Hackman-Carty
B.A., B.S.W.
AB, CANADAEntrepreneur. Author. Master of Disaster. Resilience Champion.
Attendees will gain practical, field-tested insights from one of Canada’s leading voices in community and economic resilience.
Leann Hackman-Carty is a nationally recognized expert in community and economic resilience, known for turning crisis into catalyst. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the private, public, and non-profit sectors, she brings audiences the kind of practical, tested wisdom that only comes from being on the front lines of real change.
As the long-time CEO of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), Leann has built one of the most respected economic development networks in the country. Her work has helped hundreds of communities strengthen their local economies, attract investment, and recover from disasters—from wildfires and floods to pandemics.
Through her company, MYD Global, Leann advises governments, businesses, and organizations worldwide on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption. Her “Master Your Disaster” book series and YouTube channel have made her a go-to voice for anyone seeking to navigate uncertainty with confidence and strategy.
Leann’s insights are grounded in experience and action. She’s led economic recovery teams, built innovative programs recognized by the International Economic Development Council, Public Safety Canada, and the United Nations Global Compact Network, and has worked with communities from Fort McMurray to Puerto Rico to Ukraine.
When she steps on stage, audiences don’t just hear ideas—they gain roadmaps, frameworks, and inspiration they can immediately apply.
Leann’s presentations blend data-driven insight with real-world storytelling, empowering leaders to:
- Build stronger, more resilient communities and businesses
- Turn crisis into opportunity
- Lead with purpose, courage, and collaboration
Her sessions leave audiences with a renewed sense of agency, clarity, and optimism about the future. Whether speaking to municipal leaders, business executives, or women in leadership, Leann’s message is clear: resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward.
Leann Hackman-Carty is a nationally recognized expert in community and economic resilience, known for turning crisis into catalyst. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the private, public, and non-profit sectors, she brings audiences the kind of practical, tested wisdom that only comes from being on the front lines of real change.
As the long-time CEO of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA), Leann has built one of the most respected economic development networks in the country. Her work has helped hundreds of communities strengthen their local economies, attract investment, and recover from disasters—from wildfires and floods to pandemics.
Through her company, MYD Global, Leann advises governments, businesses, and organizations worldwide on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption. Her “Master Your Disaster” book series and YouTube channel have made her a go-to voice for anyone seeking to navigate uncertainty with confidence and strategy.
Leann’s insights are grounded in experience and action. She’s led economic recovery teams, built innovative programs recognized by the International Economic Development Council, Public Safety Canada, and the United Nations Global Compact Network, and has worked with communities from Fort McMurray to Puerto Rico to Ukraine.
When she steps on stage, audiences don’t just hear ideas—they gain roadmaps, frameworks, and inspiration they can immediately apply.
Leann’s presentations blend data-driven insight with real-world storytelling, empowering leaders to:
- Build stronger, more resilient communities and businesses
- Turn crisis into opportunity
- Lead with purpose, courage, and collaboration
Her sessions leave audiences with a renewed sense of agency, clarity, and optimism about the future. Whether speaking to municipal leaders, business executives, or women in leadership, Leann’s message is clear: resilience isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward.
“Master Your Disaster: Building Economies That Bounce Forward”
Format: keynote or workshop
Focus: Disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for communities and local economies.
Audience: Municipal leaders, economic developers, chambers of commerce, emergency management teams.
Takeaways:
- How to plan for business continuity before a crisis hits.
- Real-world lessons from Fort McMurray, Alberta floods, and global recovery...
From Crisis to Catalyst: Economic Development in the Age of Disruption
Format: keynote, workshop
Focus: How to turn disruption (pandemic, natural disasters, economic shifts) into opportunity.
Audience: Economic development professionals, policymakers, business associations.
Takeaways:
- How to future-proof your local economy.
- New partnership models that emerged from COVID recovery.
- EDA’s award-winning initiatives that turned crisis...
Leading Through Chaos: Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times
Format: keynote, workshop
Focus: What resilient leadership looks like in practice—balancing empathy, vision, and decisiveness.
Audience: Executives, boards, women in leadership, public sector leaders.
Takeaways:
- The traits resilient leaders share.
- Mental well-being as a priority
- How to lead when there’s no playbook.
- Lessons from rebuilding communities...
Let It Go: Redefining Strength, Success, and Self-Leadership
Format: keynote, workshop
Focus: Personal reinvention and emotional resilience through life’s disruptions.
Audience: Women in leadership, entrepreneurs, conferences focused on growth or wellness.
Takeaways:
- How to let go of Plan A and thrive in Plan C, D, or E.
- Reframing failure as growth.
- Leading with empathy, authenticity, and courage.
Custom Training & Workshop Topics
Format: workshop, breakout
For more interactive or applied settings, I can also offer half-day or full-day sessions such as:
- Community Economic Resilience Bootcamp
- Master Your Disaster for Businesses
- Master Your Disaster for Communities
- Building Mental Wellbeing in Leadership
