Keynote Speaking & Workshops
Fresh Perspectives on Ambition, Leadership, and the Future of Work
Psychologist, executive coach, and Ambitious Mother author Dr. Anne Welsh helps organizations rethink how they develop, support, and retain high-performing professionals, especially women in demanding careers.
Featured Speaking Engagements
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Signature Talks
From the psychology of ambition to women's advancement, compassionate leadership, and the future of work, Anne brings fresh perspectives to the challenges facing individuals and organizations today.
Ambitious Mother: Rethinking What It Means to Thrive at Work and Home
Drawing on her book Ambitious Mother, Anne challenges the idea that motherhood and ambition are competing identities. Through research, relatable stories, and practical insights, she explores how women can move beyond perfectionism, people-pleasing, and impossible expectations to create more fulfilling careers and lives.
Beyond Confidence: What Really Helps Women Get Ahead
Women are often told to speak up, negotiate, be more confident, and advocate for themselves. But what happens when the usual career advice overlooks the very systems shaping women's opportunities? Drawing on psychology, organizational research, and her Three Ps framework, Anne explores the unwritten rules of career advancement and what individuals and organizations can do differently.
The AI Gender Gap Isn't Just a Skills Gap
As AI transforms the workplace, women are often told they need more training, confidence, and technical skills to keep up. But the real challenge goes deeper. Building on her Fast Company article, Anne explores how bias, workplace expectations, and organizational systems influence who benefits from emerging technology—and what leaders can do to create a more equitable future of work.
The Human Side of High Performance
What if compassionate leadership isn't the opposite of high performance, but one of the keys to achieving it? Drawing on her Compassionate Leadership framework, Anne explores how leaders can build resilience, foster meaningful recognition, establish healthy boundaries, and create environments where people can thrive without sacrificing results.
Ways to Work Together
Every audience is different. Anne works with event organizers and organizations to create engaging, relevant experiences that meet their goals and resonate with their people.
Keynotes & Conference Presentations
Research-informed, thought-provoking presentations that challenge conventional thinking and offer practical insights audiences can carry forward.
Interactive Workshops
Engaging sessions that combine psychological insights, practical tools, and opportunities for reflection and discussion.
Fireside Chats & Facilitated Conversations
Thoughtful, engaging conversations for book events, leadership gatherings, professional communities, and corporate audiences.
Leadership Retreats & Team Sessions
Customized experiences that help leadership teams explore challenges, strengthen relationships, and think differently about how they lead.
Additional topics include caregiving and careers, parental leave, perfectionism, burnout prevention, mindfulness, Fair Play and the mental load, and career transitions. Sessions can be tailored to your audience and event goals.
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Meet Dr. Anne Welsh
Dr. Welsh is a psychologist, executive coach, speaker, and author of Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and at Home (Bloomsbury).
A former psychologist at Harvard University, Anne brings a unique combination of psychological expertise, organizational insight, and real-world experience to her work. She has partnered with organizations across healthcare, STEM, finance, law, and other high-performing environments to help people navigate ambition, leadership, and the complexities of modern work and life.
Her presentations blend research, storytelling, and practical strategies, leaving audiences with fresh perspectives and meaningful ways to put them into action.
