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30-90 minute sessions learning concrete strategies to amplify your organizations skillset.

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BOOK A KEYNOTE WITH DR. BALL

30-90 minute sessions learning concrete strategies to amplify your organizations skillset.

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I'M Dr. DONYA BALL

KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | LEADER

With over two decades of driving change, Dr. Ball inspires those around her to reach their full potential. As an accomplished author and professor, her books and courses provide invaluable guidance for current and future leaders. Dr. Ball's extensive leadership experience at the highest levels gives her a uniquely informed perspective. Highly regarded for her knowledge and commitment, she is an authoritative voice on leadership.

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR CHANGE; WE MUST IGNITE IT

We are facing a leadership crisis. Lack of qualified leaders who are undertrained and overworked are the leading cause of failing organizations and high employee turnover.

Of companies have a strong leadership bench, marking the lowest rate in a decade.

Of organizations that combine high-quality development & assessment have a strong pool of leaders.

Of leaders with stressful transitions rated themselves as average or below-average leaders.

IN THE MEDIA

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LEADERSHIP MATTERS

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership