Emory Austin

Emory Austin

Keynote Speaker: Phi Beta Kappa Graduate, Leadership Expert, Hall of Fame Speaker

Emory Austin Biography

Emory Austin is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wake Forest University with a major in writing and psychology, establishing her as an internationally sought-after speaker known for her storytelling and strategic insights. Her expertise allows her to connect life lessons to business insights in presentations that are memorable, humor-filled, and beneficial for business growth. Austin focuses on a variety of topics including leadership development, change management, customer service, and teamwork. Her ability to bridge the gap between subjective human attitudes and objective electronic environments makes her sessions both realistic and visionary.

Throughout her career, Austin has worked with a diverse array of clients across many industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and more. She is consistently re-invited, reflecting the high regard in which her strategic insights and practical solutions are held. Austin's presentations are renowned for their capacity to foster professional and personal growth, with a particular emphasis on adapting positively to change, enhancing team dynamics, and advancing customer relations. Her keynote program "An Ounce of Different" specifically addresses leveraging personal strengths for effective leadership and team building.

Austin's accolades include being a recipient of the National Speakers Association's Council of Peers Award for Excellence--Speaker Hall of Fame in 1999, an honor that acknowledges her outstanding expertise, style, and professionalism. In addition to her speaking engagements, she hosted a television talk show for three years and her insights have been featured in best-selling Simon & Schuster anthologies. Austin’s engaging keynotes such as "Eat Crackers in Bed... And Sleep on The Crumbs" and "My Map Must Be Upside Down" emphasize out-of-the-box thinking and resilience, crucial for navigating today's dynamic business landscape. Her ability to inspire and motivate is also highlighted by accolades from industry leaders, further solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in professional speaking.

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Emory Austin Speaking Topics

Close Encounters of the Crucial Kind (Education, Youth, Inspiration)

Those who teach and lead our youth face overwhelming challenges in helping them build a better world. How to use your skills wisely in positive and productive ways. How to light individual fires of potential and build self-esteem that makes sense. Put more fresh air and purpose into your own life and theirs. You have the power to touch the future in ways that no one else can. What an important honor! Join Emory for this inspiring celebration of workable and strength-building possibilities.

Never Take Your Eye Off Your Boss (Customer Service)

Todays hot topic - How to propel your clients and customers into absolute fidelity to you and your brand! Outserve your competition by weaving closer ties with those who vote with their dollars. Build trust, loyalty, effectiveness, appeal, and profit. Put on customer glasses; see and grasp what your clients' highest needs actually are. Discover the mindset and develop the skills to act on every aspect of doing it right. Court your customers and they will say "I do!"

The Grass is Greener Where the Grass is Watered (Sales and Branding)

Is your "branding iron" hot? Are you effectively stamping your brand on everything you touch? In todays global market, your closest competitors may be on the other side of the world as well as just around the corner. Every new day brings incredibly complex name recognition and selling challenges. Meet them head-on with strategies for delivering punch and impact to your sales and customer service roles. Master Emorys creative mindset for outserving, outselling, and outbranding your competition.

My Map Must Be Upside Down (A Playful Look at Life's Lessons)

Ever notice that life rarely turns out as expected? Make the odd twists on your route positive, and move forward with confidence as you re-draw your map with the pen of reality! Rethinking our route guidance system is often overlooked as we trot about layering more "stuff" on top of what is already there forgetting to consider our own mileposts, speed limits and passing zones. Emory approaches this intriguing life-mapping exercise with strategies, humor, and attitude!

Is Your Bubble In The Middle? (Balance & Resilience)

Do you ever feel like you're standing on one leg and flailing your arms wildly just to stay upright? The responsibility for balancing success and personal happiness is yours alone. Balance and realistic self-esteem begin with insights that often come our way in those unexpected "happenstances" that affect attitude and lead to clear-eyed self-examination and stronger goal focus. Balance consists of building on strengths and finding your own special niche. Attendees will gain a new perspective on making good decisions and getting a bigger bite out of life. Andthey'll be smiling for months to come!

Emory Austin Videos

Emory Austin on Vimeo

How do I book Emory Austin to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emory Austin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emory Austin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emory Austin or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Emory Austin for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Emory Austin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emory Austin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Emory Austin speak about?

Emory Austin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Change Management, Communication, Customer Experience, Business, Inspirational, Sales, Health, Futurism, Business Leadership, Business Coaching, Personal Growth, Cancer, Political, Human Resources, Healthcare, Family & Parenting, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Work-Life Balance, Women, Peak Performance, Motivational, Leadership, Women in Business, Marketing, Female Leadership, College, Education, Innovation and Women in Tech.

Where does Emory Austin travel from?

Emory Austin generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Emory Austin?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emory Austin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emory Austin for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emory Austin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Emory Austin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Change Management, Communication and Customer Experience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emory Austin for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Emory Austin generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Gore, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emory Austin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Emory Austin Speaking Topics

  • Close Encounters of the Crucial Kind (Education, Youth, Inspiration)

    Those who teach and lead our youth face overwhelming challenges in helping them build a better world. How to use your skills wisely in positive and productive ways. How to light individual fires of potential and build self-esteem that makes sense. Put more fresh air and purpose into your own life and theirs. You have the power to touch the future in ways that no one else can. What an important honor! Join Emory for this inspiring celebration of workable and strength-building possibilities.

  • Never Take Your Eye Off Your Boss (Customer Service)

    Todays hot topic - How to propel your clients and customers into absolute fidelity to you and your brand! Outserve your competition by weaving closer ties with those who vote with their dollars. Build trust, loyalty, effectiveness, appeal, and profit. Put on customer glasses; see and grasp what your clients' highest needs actually are. Discover the mindset and develop the skills to act on every aspect of doing it right. Court your customers and they will say "I do!"

  • The Grass is Greener Where the Grass is Watered (Sales and Branding)

    Is your "branding iron" hot? Are you effectively stamping your brand on everything you touch? In todays global market, your closest competitors may be on the other side of the world as well as just around the corner. Every new day brings incredibly complex name recognition and selling challenges. Meet them head-on with strategies for delivering punch and impact to your sales and customer service roles. Master Emorys creative mindset for outserving, outselling, and outbranding your competition.

  • My Map Must Be Upside Down (A Playful Look at Life's Lessons)

    Ever notice that life rarely turns out as expected? Make the odd twists on your route positive, and move forward with confidence as you re-draw your map with the pen of reality! Rethinking our route guidance system is often overlooked as we trot about layering more "stuff" on top of what is already there forgetting to consider our own mileposts, speed limits and passing zones. Emory approaches this intriguing life-mapping exercise with strategies, humor, and attitude!

  • Is Your Bubble In The Middle? (Balance & Resilience)

    Do you ever feel like you're standing on one leg and flailing your arms wildly just to stay upright? The responsibility for balancing success and personal happiness is yours alone. Balance and realistic self-esteem begin with insights that often come our way in those unexpected "happenstances" that affect attitude and lead to clear-eyed self-examination and stronger goal focus. Balance consists of building on strengths and finding your own special niche. Attendees will gain a new perspective on making good decisions and getting a bigger bite out of life. Andthey'll be smiling for months to come!

Emory Austin Videos

Emory Austin on Vimeo
  • How do I book Emory Austin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emory Austin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emory Austin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emory Austin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Emory Austin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Emory Austin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emory Austin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Emory Austin speak about?

  • Where does Emory Austin travel from?

    Emory Austin generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Emory Austin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emory Austin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emory Austin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emory Austin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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