“Anne Marie is a wonderful human being. Her professionalism and talent shine through when she holds a microphone for a keynote. It’s so rare to find a talent that connects so readily with any audience. I had the privilege of being a guest on her show and was blown away by her energy and impact on air. I highly recommend Anne Marie as a keynote speaker”
Heather Monahan, Top 50 Keynote Speaker, TED Speake
Anne Marie’s Most Popular Keynotes
All keynotes are customizable to your audience.
CULTIVATING AUDACITY
Imagine if the word “no” filled you with excitement and possibility. If “no” meant “not yet” and “next”. In Building an Audacious Mindset, Anne Marie Anderson challenges audiences to forget everything they learned about what should happen and create a professional life built on what could happen if we didn’t accept NO. In this rousing, engaging, and laughter filled keynote supported by stories of her own experiences climbing the sports broadcasting ladder, Anderson equips the listener with three keys to building a truly audacious mindset that detonates the presumption of what’s possible.
“Anne Marie is a true pro and sure knows how to engage an audience! Our outdoor event was met with an unexpected thunderstorm, and she managed it all in stride and with a great attitude. Anne Marie is professional, energetic, and so very approachable. She is such an expert that we have hired her for our next event!”
Robin Gorder, Director of Communications, OPARC
YOUR NEXT BEST MOVE: KNOWING HOW AND WHEN TO MAKE A PROFESSIONAL SHIFT
Ideal for commencement addresses and educational audiences, Your Next Best Move is crafted to construct a mindset of vitality. Studies show that only 20% of professionals expressed feeling passionate about the work they do. This high-spirited and inspirational call to action clarifies the four specific questions young professionals must ask themselves as they create a joyful and vigorous career. The listeners leave this keynote with a creative checklist of discovery that will lead them to find the sweet spot at the intersection of profession and passion.
“Anne Marie Anderson is a FORCE. She is a dynamic speaker who knows how to grab and hold an audience. Her Next Best Move keynote is alternately fun, inspiring, and filled with action items that makes the listener ditch the excuses and level up professionally.”
Tom Westcott, CEO, Progenysis
THE SHAPE-SHIFTING LEADER: HOW TO WEAVE INDIVIDUALITY INTO A POWERFUL GROUP CULTURE
The days of a one-size-fits all approach to team building are gone. A Forbes Insights study of more than 300 executives of Fortune 500 companies found the #1 key to their success was embracing diversity as a key driver of innovation. How can you not only respect individuality but harness it to create an ideal group culture? This fun and fast paced keynote draws upon decades of working with and studying the leadership styles of high-performance coaches, such as Phil Jackson, Becky Hammon, and Pete Carroll, turning their unique styles into concrete tools you can implement immediately as you build a rockstar group culture.
“Anne Marie is an Emmy-award winning broadcaster and producer who possesses an Emmy-award winning presentation for groups of all ages. She spoke at the WIAA Scholar Athlete and provided an energy never before accomplished with our program. Her inspirational message was motivational and well received by the student-athletes, parents, educators, and media in attendance. I highly recommend Anne Marie for all groups looking for a high-quality speaker.”
Tom Shafranski, WIAA Assistant Director
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“Our opening speaker was Anne Marie Anderson who was just outstanding. One of my self reflections at the end of all of our conferences is always “would I do that again?”. Anne Marie’s presentation was the perfect transition into the goals of our conference. We all really enjoyed our time with her as she stuck around and engaged with our membership. A wonderful speaker and human being! Would highly recommend her!”
Dave Tikker, Executive Director Washington Secondary Schools Athletic Administrators Association
“Anne Marie delivered a keynote message to our membership that was inspiring, insightful, and personal. It was without question that we hired her again for our next event. Her energy and heart are unsurpassed; her authenticity and interest in understanding everyone’s perspective, wherever she is, is incredible.”
Dr. karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer at National Federation of State High School Associations
“Anne Marie Anderson is one of the most exceptional presenters and facilitators I have interected with in my 40 plus year career. She informs and inspires through an engaging style that draws upon her wealth of experience and heartfelt personal stories. Her message left me a better professional, a better leader, and a better person”
Tom Keating, Executive Director Iowa High School Athletic Association
“Ms. Anderson did a terrific job at our LMU women’s and men’s basketball Tipoff event, at which she interviewed a host of people about our prospects and our trajectory. Her background preparation was impressive. In a set of small timeframes, she helped all in attendance not just learn of our pathways and hopes associated with them, but also of the people who are driving our trajectory—especially, and joyfully, our players. Bravos! We would love to have her with us again.”
Timothy Law Snyder, President at Loyola Marymount University
Anne Marie knows how to hold the attention of a room! She delivers a message with high energy that captures the audience and resonates at the deepest of levels. Anne Marie’s work ethic is extraordinary, making her easy to work with and being able to trust in her delivery. Hire Anne Marie to speak or lead your next big event and watch your audience depart wanting more.
Missy West, Keynote Speaker, 7 X Hall of Famer
“I have known AMA for many years. She is a true pro. When our college needed a keynote speaker, she was a natural fit. What makes her great is she researches and is prepared. I knew that from my days in sports PR with her and she took that same can-do attitude to being a keynote speaker. She researched the College, asked key questions and related her story to the students’ experience. She connected with the audience just as easily as if she was on the air broadcasting a game.”
Niall Adler, Marketing and Public Relations
“Anne Marie brings her energetic and engaging personality and in-depth research and knowledge into any of the many roles she assumes. As a keynote speaker, she succeeds in connecting with her audience in an informative and entertaining manner. It’s no surprise that Anne Marie is often requested for repeat performances by companies and organizations.”
Dave Sebben, President, M2 Onstage Productions
“Anne Marie is one of the hardest working people I know. She always brings a positive attitude and energy to every project we have worked on together. As a former collegiate athlete, she understands the value of teamwork and being coachable. She has developed and fostered great relationships with coaches, officials, and executives who trust her and her work. Her versatility as a speaker or play-by-play announcer makes her an asset to any event.”
Allan Flowers, Coordinating Producer at NFL Network