Or a leadership program for your key people? Maybe you’re planning the next executive retreat? Whether you need a program for your managers or a keynote for a conference, partner with Ann to ignite change, transformation, and get lasting impact.
Start here by scheduling a free strategy session with Ann to discover how she can help. We’ll discuss your needs and goals so Ann can create a tailored and powerful experience.
"A BIG thank you for taking this on and hitting the mark. The themes you played on in your session created the stage and impact that was woven in the team’s dialogue over the next few days – developing their battle cry and building excellence. It without a doubt had the impact that I had hoped for. Thank you!"
The Secret to Unleashing Moxie in a Mediocre World
We are all dying to make a difference, starved for a remarkable job and a remarkable life. But what does it take to rouse the remarkable in our lives, in ourselves, and in others? Remarkable experiences. In this aspirational and empowering keynote, Ann explores key strategies for intentionally creating the extraordinary experiences that still matter at work and in life. Ultimately the power to change life in big and small ways is within our grasp every day. The time to rise and shine is right now!
Irresistible Strategies for Working Together to Accelerate Success and Increase Happiness
Transformation is impossible without human-to-human connection. We can only change ourselves, our teams, our organizations, and the world, when we merge our experiences and exchange our wisdom. Through collaboration we can accelerate each other’s success, elevate the connections we make, and create new ideas and solutions.
The Formula to Excel at Managing AND Leading
Titles are irrelevant… impact is everything! Managing is one of the most arduous and yet most valuable roles in any organization. The challenge lies in the ability to simultaneously manage the day-to-day chaos while driving and influencing that which is important. We’ll explore the difference between managing and leading, acquire key leadership distinctions, and present essential strategies for making a difference in spite of processes, policies, and politics.
About Ann Tardy, JD, CSP
As a former Silicon Valley corporate attorney and a current entrepreneur, CEO, and manager, Ann knows people from many dynamics. Working alongside some of the best and brightest lawyers, entrepreneurs, VCs, and business owners, Ann incorporated companies, negotiated mergers, managed venture-backed financing's, and held the hands of many anxious CEOs… and loved it. She then started her own law firm representing over 75 entrepreneurs, grew it until her CEOs became friends, and then sold her firm to a larger firm that continues to represent entrepreneurs and start-ups nationwide.
As a speaker and author, Ann prepares people to execute powerfully in ever-changing environments. From keynotes to leadership programs to executive retreats, Ann turns the kaleidoscope to help audiences see the potential and the power of their role. She is on the faculty of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) and the author of four books: Ambition on a Mission (2007), Moxie for Managers (2011), Why Mentoring Matters (2013), Moxie for Mentoring (2016)..., and in 2018, cycling 813 miles from Banff Canada to Yellowstone National Park. They have become popular books for companies who are committed to creating and keeping strong leaders and strong cultures in this fiercely competitive marketplace.
When not on a stage or transforming corporate America, you can find Ann on her bicycle. In the summer 2011, Ann cycled 4,200 miles from San Francisco to New Jersey in The Moxie Ride, to film the documentary, Work Matters, identifying what people love about their jobs and how bosses influence their success. She continued her research from a bike in 2012 cycling 2,600 miles from Key West, Florida, to Bar Harbor, Maine, in 2014 cycling 1,600 miles from Seattle to San Diego, and in 2016 cycling 783 miles from Crater Lake to Yosemite.
Ann earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, was awarded Outstanding Business Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s Association, and was honored with the Vanguard Award from The McGraw-Hill Companies for her contributions to their employees.
She earned a B.S. in Accountancy from University of Illinois, a J.D. from Chicago-Kent Law School, a CPA from Illinois, and licenses to practice law in Illinois and California.
I’m convinced people want to become bigger, better, bolder versions of themselves. They just need some fresh ideas, different perspectives, practical strategies, opportunities to collaborate, and some inspiration.
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"When you have Ann Tardy in to speak to your group – whether it is for a Conference Room with 10 people or an auditorium with 2,000 people – you had better buckle your seat belt and get ready for the ride of your life! After our management STA spent 8 weeks collectively studying and implementing the valuable oerings of her book. “Moxie for Managers” – we decided to invite Ann to speak to our team and share some overriding themes and reinforce the key constructs of the book... WOW!!! Did we ever get what we asked for – have you ever tried to drink from a re hose!? Ann is incredible, and her passion for effective team management runs very deep, while her career credentials assure irrefutable confidence that she has BEEN THERE! So if you are looking for someone who is simultaneously engaging, enthralling, and just downright entertaining – Ann Tardy is IT!”