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Meridith Elliott Powell

Keynote Speaker - Leadership Expert, Business Strategist, CSP & Award-Winning Author
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Fee Range: $25,500 *

Travels From: Charlotte, NC, United States

Leadership expert, business strategist, Certified Speaking Professional, and award-winning author Meridith Elliott Powell shows growth-driven leaders how to build proactive, accountable teams that turn uncertainty into advantage.

*These fees are subject to change based on factors such as the type of event, travel requirements, and the nature of the appearance.

Meet Meridith Elliott Powell

Meridith Elliott Powell helps senior leaders rethink traditional leadership and build cultures where team members think critically, surface challenges early, and co-create solutions. Her work focuses on shared ownership, entrepreneurial thinking, and everyday action that helps leaders stop being the bottleneck and start becoming the catalyst.

Through her coaching programs, keynote presentations, and Ask for Change System, Meridith helps organizations move from reaction to reinvention with teams that are proactive, accountable, and always in motion.

Meridith Elliott Powell is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Meridith Elliott Powell’s fees.

Want to book Meridith Elliott Powell for an event?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to book Meridith Elliott Powell for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event.

The Mollie Plotkin Group is the leading keynote speakers agency and entertainment bureau bringing excitement to audiences, clients, and employees. We represent subject-matter experts in every possible field. So whether we’re your partner in creating a memorable meeting or your meeting planner’s secret weapon in securing the perfect keynote speaker, we’re in this with you.

Biography

Turning Uncertainty Into Strategic Advantage

Meridith Elliott Powell became fascinated by a pattern she saw among leaders: when uncertainty hit, even the best leaders often defaulted to doing all the problem-solving themselves. She set out to understand why uncertainty made leaders more controlling instead of more empowering, and to find the organizations that had learned how to use uncertainty as a strategic advantage.

Her research uncovered companies that had survived a wide range of adversity, including economic downturns, depressions, world wars, and a global pandemic. These organizations thrived because they moved away from top-down decision-making and built cultures where every team member thinks critically, surfaces opportunities, and takes ownership of outcomes.

Building Entrepreneurial Thinking at Every Level

Through her research, Meridith identified a common thread: successful organizations learned to ask for change instead of mandating it. She compiled what she learned into a proven strategy for building entrepreneurial thinking across every level of an organization.

Today, Meridith helps leaders shift the mental load from the top of the organization to a culture of shared ownership. Her work gives leaders a smarter, more sustainable path forward by helping teams become more proactive, solution-oriented, and ready to move from reaction to reinvention.

How to Hire Meridith Elliott Powell

Find out how to hire Meridith Elliott Powell to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Meridith Elliott Powell’s availability and cost. When booking Meridith Elliott Powell for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Meridith Elliott Powell is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Meridith Elliott Powell booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Meridith Elliott Powell Booking Fee

How much to book Meridith Elliott Powell depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Meridith Elliott Powell for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Meridith Elliott Powell is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

Speaking Topics & Programs

Hire Meridith Elliott Powell

Meridith Elliott Powell helps audiences turn uncertainty, pressure, and change into practical advantages for growth, leadership, and performance.

Common keynote themes include: uncertainty, resilience, mental fitness, succession planning, leadership development, change, performance, talent, and competitive strength.

THRIVE: Turn Uncertainty To Your Competitive Advantage

Learn how to prepare for change, protect performance, and grow through uncertainty.

This keynote shows leaders how to respond when disruption, uncertainty, and market change affect innovation, talent, motivation, and bottom-line results. Audiences learn why having a plan matters when more change is coming.

  • Build a plan for leading through uncertainty
  • Strengthen innovation and motivation during disruption
  • Turn market change into a competitive advantage

Ideal for leaders, executives, and teams navigating change, growth, and uncertainty.

BUILT TO WIN: Mentally Fit, Powerfully Resilient, Competitively Strong

Build the mental fitness and resilience needed to perform under pressure.

This high-energy, research-backed keynote delivers real-world strategies to build mental fitness, boost resilience, and fuel performance. Meridith shows leaders how to rise in chaos, adapt under pressure, and turn stress into strength.

  • Identify what is draining productivity and performance
  • Lead with strength, empathy, and a focus on results
  • Build mental toughness into team culture

Ideal for leaders, sales teams, and frontline teams facing burnout, pressure, and constant change.

Succession Planning Redefined: Closing The Succession Gap

Protect the future of your organization by building a stronger leadership bench.

In this keynote, Hall of Fame Speaker and business growth strategist Meridith Elliott Powell shows why succession planning is no longer only about replacing the CEO. She helps leaders close the succession gap by developing talent at every level, from middle managers to technical experts and culture carriers.

  • Integrate succession planning into every level of the organization
  • Develop entry level roles into a stronger leadership bench
  • Secure critical roles to support continuity and success

Ideal for executives, senior leaders, and organizations focused on talent development and long-term growth.

Closing Takeaway

Meridith gives audiences practical strategies to lead through uncertainty, strengthen resilience, and build the talent needed for future success.

Testimonials

Meridith brought so much energy as the final keynote speaker for our annual Council of Manufacturing Associations Winter Leadership Conference.

Her stage presence and knowledge made her immediately appealing to our audience. Our manufacturing association members loved THRIVE and how relevant it was to the uncertain economic and political times happening in 2023. When Meridith was explaining the most important steps on how to thrive in uncertain times, she used historic manufacturers’ success stories. It showed that Meridith took the time to know and understand our audience and, in turn, gave our members relevant information that they could bring to their organization. Meridith also provided the audience with the toolkit they need to implement the THRIVE mentality, and it was the most used resource at our conference! I would highly recommend Meridith to anyone who needs a high-energy, knowledgeable, and passionate speaker. We can’t thank her enough!

— Mallie Reynolds, Associate, Association Partnership at the National Association of Manufacturers

Best speaker ever at our annual conference

— Mike Koerner, TV & Radio Host, Eagle Communications

Books

Thrive
Thrive

Thrive is the roadmap of how to grow your business and drive sales in highly shifting, constantly changing economic times.

The Confidence Plan
The Confidence Plan: A Guided Journal

Discover your confidence, learn to trust yourself deeply, and step out boldly into a happier, more fulfilled, and successful life with help from this motivational guided journal.

Perspective
Perspective

Perspective: Reframe Your View, Reignite Your Motivation, and Reinvent Your Life—the third book in the THRIVE Trilogy—dives deep into the powerful impact of perspective on our lives, our businesses, and our overall success. Award-winning author Meridith Elliott Powell reveals how your perspective shapes everything from your emotions and thoughts to your actions and results. In a world filled with constant change and uncertainty, how you view your circumstances can make all the difference. Powell answers the critical questions: Are we hardwired for negativity? Can a negative outlook predict lackluster results? And most importantly, can you build a positive perspective muscle to shift how you think, feel, and act in the face of life's challenges? Drawing on compelling research, real-world case studies, and practical strategies, Powell demonstrates how to take control of your worldview, shape your daily habits, and influence your success. You'll discover how to harness the power of perspective to boost mental resilience, lead with confidence, and inspire those around you. With actionable insights, Perspective offers the tools you need to cultivate a positive outlook that not only helps you navigate an ever-changing world but also lights the way for others. By embracing the power of perspective, you can reignite your motivation, reinvent your life, and find a renewed sense of purpose.

30 Days to Sales Success
30 Days to Sales Success: : Build More Profitable Relationships, Close More Sales, Drive More Business

In only one month, you can acquire the skills, tools, and techniques that will help you turn more prospects into loyal customers, increase your sales, and derive greater enjoyment from the experience.

Who Comes Next?
Who Comes Next: Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy

Leaders leave. It's inevitable. It might even happen today.

Are you prepared?

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