Sara Canaday

Sara Canaday

Keynote Speaker: Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, Author

Sara Canaday Biography

Sara Canaday is uniquely suited for her craft. With equal parts business experience, dedicated study, and intuitive know-how, Sara gives her clients the tools they need to round out strong, successful business careers.

Sara guides people through the science and art of presence, personal branding, leadership, and communication. Whether it's through speaking, consulting, or training, her clients rave about the breakthroughs they've made with Sara's input. Her range of focus includes innovative leadership, enhancing leadership presence, and accelerating career success. She is known for her programs such as "Leadership Unchained: Defy Conventional Wisdom for Break Through Performance," which emphasizes the importance of adopting unconventional methods to enhance performance and leadership success in a globally competitive, constantly changing business landscape.

Sara's professional journey encompasses over 13 years of corporate experience, including leadership and executive roles at USAA and Texas Mutual, and climbing the corporate ladder to an executive position in operations. She served as principal consultant for Empowerment Enterprises for seven years before founding her own consultancy, Sara Canaday & Associates. Sara has delivered keynote presentations at notable conferences such as SXSWedu 2015 and the Women’s Leadership Conference, consistently receiving commendations for her engaging speaking style and insightful, applicable presentations.

Sara graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communications, and from Incarnate Word University in San Antonio with a Masters in Business Administration. Her educational background is complemented by an MBA and certifications in communication, business image, and emotional intelligence. Besides her leadership role in her own firm, Sara is the Founder and President of the National Speakers Association Austin, and a member of Vistage Trusted Advisory Group. She has been featured in a number of publications and broadcasts, including Pink magazine, the Wall Street Journal, WBAP News Radio 820 (Dallas-Fort Worth), and Speaker Magazine.

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Sara Canaday Speaking Topics

You--According to Them

Every workplace has them: the talented geniuses with all the right credentials who don't really seem to be going anywhere in their chosen careers. Sometimes that "talented genius" is us, and we are hard-pressed to understand what's blocking our ability to advance. In this presentation, Sara Canaday draws years of corporate experience and research to not only explain Why smar people and companies can end up stalled, but also HOW they can fix the problem.

How do I book Sara Canaday to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday, 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 Sara Canaday or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Sara Canaday for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Sara Canaday, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sara Canaday are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sara Canaday, 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 Sara Canaday speak about?

Sara Canaday is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Communication, Marketing, Negotiation, Personal Growth, Sales, Business Leadership, Health, Human Resources, Finance, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Sara Canaday travel from?

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

Who is the agent for Sara Canaday?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday 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.


Sara Canaday is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Success, Communication and Marketing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sara Canaday for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sara Canaday generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Debbie Allen, Jeff Tobe and Sally Hogshead. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sara Canaday for an upcoming event.

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

Sara Canaday Speaking Topics

  • You--According to Them

    Every workplace has them: the talented geniuses with all the right credentials who don't really seem to be going anywhere in their chosen careers. Sometimes that "talented genius" is us, and we are hard-pressed to understand what's blocking our ability to advance. In this presentation, Sara Canaday draws years of corporate experience and research to not only explain Why smar people and companies can end up stalled, but also HOW they can fix the problem.

  • How do I book Sara Canaday to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday, 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 Sara Canaday or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sara Canaday for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sara Canaday, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sara Canaday are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sara Canaday, 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 Sara Canaday speak about?

    Sara Canaday is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Success, Communication, Marketing, Negotiation, Personal Growth, Sales, Business Leadership, Health, Human Resources, Finance, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Sara Canaday travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday 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 Sara Canaday 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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