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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 speaker, author and professor, her books and courses provide invaluable guidance for all audiences. Dr. Ball's extensive leadership experience at the highest levels gives her a uniquely informed perspective.

Prominent companies and diverse communities invite Dr. Ball to deliver keynote addresses and facilitate transformative growth. Her guidance helps professionals, pioneers, and entrepreneurs enhance their impact with confidence.

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Mastering communication

Effective leadership communication techniques

embracing criticism

Finding success in an unpopular position

MANAGING PUBLIC PERCEPTION

Strategies for influential leadership branding

BALANCING LIFE'S DEMANDS

Strategies for work-life equilibrium

BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM

Creating a strong leadership network

HANDLING COMPETING AGENDAS

Empowering teams and saving time through conflict

REBOUNDING AFTER SETBACKS

Building resilience after challenges

MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT

Maximizing productivity and efficiency

CRISIS RESILIENCE

Adapting and thriving in crisis

avoiding micromanagement

Break free from this barrier to success

embracing mistakes

How to find power in failures

hiring and firing with dignity

Respectful decision-making in staffing

thriving in career challenges

Conquer and grow in unavoidable adversity

legacy leadership

How to leave a lasting legacy as a leader

what you'll gain

increased productivity

Organizations that invest in professional development see a 24% increase in employee productivity within the first year.

HIgher retention rates

Companies offering robust professional development programs experience a 34% higher employee retention rate.

improved employee engagement

Employees engaged in continuous learning are 50% more likely to be highly engaged and committed to their organization's success.

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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

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PODCAST

AGAINSt THE WIND: LEADERSHIP AT 36,000 FEET

Leadership can feel like a plane taking off against the wind. The higher climb, the harder the wind blows against you. Join Dr. Donya Ball as she examines leadership topics with executives from various leadership sectors. No scripts, just raw, authentic, and enriching discussions.

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