Having attended many retreats in my years as an independent school administrator, I wanted a balance of building relationships, visioning, and setting plans in motion. The value of the retreat was especially reflected in our next board meeting. Because the committees came to the meeting prepared, we finished our agenda in just over an hour and then met in committees to continue board work for another 45 minutes. You understood our needs, provided us with useful information, and helped facilitate our goal-setting, collaboration, and reflection. We are a stronger, more focused board having worked with you.

–Donna Rowland, Head of School, Perkins School

Motivate your group with the right words…
and the right speaker

This was a really terrific presentation — well presented and dynamic. Energetic — not a dry lecture! — United Way of King County workshop participant

Whether it's a keynote speech, a two-hour presentation, a train-the-trainer seminar, or an informal question-and-answer session, Amanda brings her trademark humor, straight-talk and friendly advice to groups of all sizes. All her programs are customized, interactive, and learner-centered. Amanda offers practical solutions to everyday problems on all kinds of topics. And because she delivers her remarks with equal doses of wit and wisdom, you'll be nodding your head "yes!" instead of nodding off. Plus, you'll be able to take away real-world lessons that work right away.

Amanda's experience makes her a respected speaker on all kinds of organizational topics. Some of her most popular training topics and conference sessions include:

• Board-Centered Leadership: How to Have the Board You Want
• Pack your Board Meetings with Punch: Using a Strategic Agenda
• The Leadership of Letting Go: Succession Planning
• How to Prepare for and Survive Executive Transitions
• It's Your Turn: How to be an Effective Board Chair
• Board and Executive Relations: A Partnership that Works
• The Art of the Ask: How to Solicit Individual Gifts from Anyone

 Got a topic that's not on the list? Amanda's got you covered. She gladly tailors her comments to address a variety of subjects.

Contact Roam Consulting to schedule an engagement.

Click here to view the 2008 Calendar of Speaking Engagements, and Workshops.