Unlock the Potential Within Every Person
Elevate the Culture of Your Organization

Audiences Walk Away With

• A culture and leadership keynote providing profound in-the-room transformation. People walk out changed.

• Empowering the individual to lead with full agency and heart.

• Emboldening teams devoted to making a big impact through small actions: how seemingly insignificant moments add up to shape your company culture, your reputation, your influence, and your people.

• Energizing ownership and the decision to Be the One: stepping forward, taking responsibility, and acting on what’s needed.

• Revealing the power of your hidden integrity: dedication to the work no one sees, and how that work builds character, presence, confidence and who you are becoming.

• Reconnecting people to compassion, to their purpose, and to each other.

• A visceral experience of the absolute importance and impact of your everyday actions.

• Unlocking the power already in the room: your presence and care are the keys that compel people to work with you and do business with you.

• Confidently navigate rapid change and uncertainty with unique new strength and clarity.

• Going beyond resilience: the courage to take charge, solve the problem in front of you, and come out of it a better version of yourself.

• Rediscovering meaning and human connection amid hardship. 

• Unify everyone in the room with our shared humanity.

Lead with Empathy. Celebrate a Culture of Trust, Dedication, and Kindness.

Company culture has never been more important. It is a key driver of success for both individuals and businesses, and is a tremendous differentiator in the marketplace—attracting clients and employees and setting the stage for long term business profits and growth.

Your people define the identity and uniqueness of your company. 

According to Gallup polls, when people feel aligned with their company culture, they perform better. Managers view a candidate’s connection to the culture of equal importance to their skills and experience. 

In today’s hyper-evolving world, if you want to retain top talent, combat burnout and turnover and succeed on every level—make your work culture so good people don’t want to leave.

An exceptional company culture creates a work environment where:

• People feel engaged, supported, valued, and trusted

• They experience a sense of purpose and impact in their work

• They feel genuine care within the workplace

• They can grow professionally—in their knowledge and skills

• They are in alignment with the greater mission of the company

The best work culture starts with inspired leadership. Allison Massari’s groundbreaking keynote boosts confidence, celebrates genuine care and new ideas, and stimulates empathic leadership. Hiring Allison signals to your people that you are investing in each of them personally and professionally, and that their happiness and well-being is valued and is a part of your culture that you celebrate.

As Allison explains in her stunning presentation, heart-led leadership is also about self-leadership. When each individual recognizes their own vital role in the work environment and the success of the company—they are taking charge of their culture and radically transforming their experience of their work and life. Through Allison’s encouragement and the profound lessons of her speech, each person is ignited to be a force of light for themselves and each other. 

"Yes, we want to empower people to feel their autonomy and dial into their gifts and contributions as individuals… AND we want to pull people in—to feel a sense of community, a sense of loyalty—to feel genuinely connected to others and to their work. There is a deep satisfaction in going beyond oneself as an individual and feeling part of a team."—Allison Massari

Radical Appreciation of Others

Work Culture Keynote Description

Be the One℠: Lead with Heart. Take Initiative. Create Lasting Impact.

One person, one decision, one moment creates the foundation of your company culture and reputation. Empowering people to take initiative and ownership of each area, both high level and in the details, is the key to launching your organization to the next level of success.

In this culture and leadership keynote, Hall of Fame speaker, entrepreneur, and celebrated visual artist, Allison Massari, empowers individuals to take the lead, to care fiercely, and to reconnect to purpose, which directly impacts their work and their lives. Her actionable call to “Be the One” emboldens a willingness to take charge with heart, no matter what is happening. 

As Allison states, "We don't wait for the world to change. We change." 

Allison’s astounding history and storytelling brings this message to life. She nearly lost her life in a devastating car accident where she was burned alive and only survived through an extraordinary act of courage by a stranger who pulled her to safety. During the recovery that followed, the small and important actions of colleagues, hospital staff, friends and family fueled her strength to keep going. The accumulation of these acts of compassion, presence and even risk-taking, immeasurably impacted Allison. Alongside her own tenacious will to persevere, to find answers, and ultimately to give, Allison reclaimed a life of purpose and joy.

As she shares her stories, Allison reveals a powerful truth: our individual decision to take positive action, to offer encouragement, to reach out, and to bring our care and generosity to every moment, not only benefits our own lives, it refines and enlivens our company’s reputation and vision. 

For organizations seeking greater individual initiative, stronger relationships, and a culture of personal responsibility, “Be the One” connects our actions to a shared mission. Equipped with strategies to solve problems, build resilience, and always be the first to step forward, you will walk out with a visceral understanding of the power you have to change the world around you.

Allison’s sublime and dynamic artwork serves as a breathtaking backdrop to all of her inspiring keynotes.

Be the One℠
Be the one who makes the decision to take charge.
Be the one who cares for yourself and others.
Be the one who is the visionary.
Be the one who does not give up.

Business Impact: 50% to 70% of an employee’s perception of their work environment is directly shaped by management and leadership behavior. 

Trusted leadership quadruples (4x) employee engagement, and 69% of employees state they would work harder if their efforts were consistently recognized.

Deliverables FOR “Be the One℠”

• Energizing ownership and the decision to Be the One: stepping forward, taking responsibility, and acting on what’s needed.

• Empowering the individual to lead with full agency and heart.

• Reconnecting people to compassion, to their purpose, and to each other.

• A visceral experience of the absolute importance and impact of your everyday actions.

• Unlocking the power already in the room: your presence and care are the keys that compel people to work with you and do business with you.

• Going beyond resilience: the courage to take charge, solve the problem in front of you, and come out of it a better version of yourself.

• Rediscovering meaning and human connection amid hardship. Learn the incomparable art of expressing your appreciation for those around you.

• Acquire an Unexpected & Game-Changing Mindset to Alleviate Burnout

• Unify your leaders and workforce through a heart-led culture shift.

Everything We Do Counts℠: The Profound Impact of Taking Positive Action

The premise of this keynote is simple and testable: small, unwitnessed acts of effort carry as much weight as the dramatic ones we tend to celebrate. 

Hall of Fame keynote speaker, lifetime entrepreneur, burn survivor, and celebrated visual artist Allison Massari makes that case using her own life. A stranger pulled her from a burning car. The years of recovery that followed were carried by something else entirely: the accumulated, uncredited care of people who showed up without being asked to. 

She makes the case that the two types of action are not different in kind, only in visibility, and that the distinction matters for how any organization builds culture, trust, and client experience.

Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, lifetime entrepreneur, burn survivor and celebrated visual artist, Allison Massari is passionate about empowering the individual. “When every person is emboldened to lead, to care fiercely and to take positive action, it impacts every aspect of your business—your culture, the client experience, your reputation, and your success in the field. It makes your mission and vision come alive.”  

Opening with her extraordinary story of triumph after being burned alive in a fire, Allison’s leadership and culture keynote teaches audiences to rise above any obstacle with courage and the decision to take command. 

Through immersive storytelling, with her artwork as a poignant backdrop, Allison shares a unique claim that she recognized over decades: the seemingly small positive acts that we do everyday, of care, kindness, warmth with people that are almost fleeting, add up with tremendous impact, in the same way that compounded interest always outperforms the windfall.  

Allison also highlights our hidden integrity, the work we do with devotion that no one sees, which can feel tedious and mundane. She celebrates how everything we do counts. This dedication shows up in our work, helping our organization realize their larger vision while simultaneously developing who we are becoming with our own confidence, competence and excellence. So in fact, nothing is hidden. It all counts and shows.

She celebrates how everything we do counts, and how our dedication shows up in our work, helping our company/organization realize their larger vision. while simultaneously developing our own confidence, competence and excellence. 

“You don’t have to run through a wall of fire to save someone’s life, or do something grand to be that unforgettable person. It’s who you are already. It’s the spirit of your devotion. It’s your very presence. YOU are already IT.”

Audiences walk away with renewed confidence, reconnected to their sense of true purpose and deeper fulfillment in their work and ready to impact the world around them. Your audience will be forever changed.

DELIVERABLES:

• Triumph Through Change 

• Expand Courage and Unconditional Confidence

• Amplify Self-Leadership: Have Personal Command in All Moments

• Clearly Understand the Components of a Resilient Mindset

• Inspire Compassionate Leadership

• Unify Your Workforce

• Grow Inspired Personal and Professional Development

• Establish a Foundation for Wellness and Well-Being

• Ignite the Power of the Human Spirit

“You were OUTSTANDING! We have been talking for years and years about the need to address burnout…YOU just DID!!”— McKesson 

Radical Resilience: Where Challenges Make You a Better Version of Yourself

What mindset is needed to be vibrant, purposeful and in command of your life? As the world  accelerates, disruption and change have become part of our day to day: unrest from dramatic changes at work, and uncertainty with emerging technologies. We can also face life challenges, the shock of sudden financial loss, serious illness, and more. What does it take to thrive no matter what is happening.

Allison’s journey, delivered through the art of storytelling, reveals that we can each discover untold amounts of strength, joy and success when we learn to embrace our challenges instead of resisting them. Allison states, “In the fullness of true resilience you don’t just survive—you become a better version of yourself on every level. You come into true aliveness.”  

After being severely burned in a fire and facing seemingly insurmountable odds, Allison knows what it takes to rise up and create a life of impact, freedom, and purpose. Her riveting keynote boosts confidence and well-being and offers a balm of hope. She intimately shares the nuances of how to respond to difficult circumstances and maintain personal command and integrity. With her own vibrant artwork as the backdrop, the audience is enveloped, delighted and transformed, able to envision and live their life from new coordinates. Bolstered by a sense of unity and empowerment, you will walk away with effective methods to handle challenges and move towards your goals with courage and the strength of an open heart. Prepare to be taken on a journey.

“I watched as the entire room rose to their feet in a standing ovation. Her work is phenomenal, and life altering. …I don’t believe there is a group who could sit before the pure magic Allison brings to a room and not be forever changed.”

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Allison Massari Offers Unparalleled Benefits

Inspiration

Allison has the ability to powerfully capture an audience with her unique story. Individuals and teams experience true inspiration, and are more present, uplifted and engaged in work and in life.

Mastery

Allison’s program offers tools to naturally elevate self-mastery—which inspires creativity, motivation, and productivity.

Meaning

By teaching the essential skills of self-leadership and expressing appreciation for others, participants feel more engaged and passionate about their work, resulting in a healthier, more gratifying work environment.

Happiness

Build a foundation for personal and professional well-being through new vision and expanded thinking.

Productivity

Equipped with tools to be more engaged, motivated and unified, employee loyalty, ownership, and efficiency reach new heights of achievement.

Confidence

Participants learn to activate self-leadership, innovate, and constructively engage with co-workers and the world around them.

Ingenuity

Audiences gain a completely fresh outlook on their job and their lives, invigorating their enthusiasm and imagination. Creativity is activated through Allison’s vibrant storytelling and unique lessons.

Appreciation

Allison brilliantly and generously teaches the incomparable and vital art of expressing your appreciation for others.  

Transformation

Allison’s program is truly life-altering, and paradigm shifting. The audience will be forever changed

Industries & Event Types for Allison’s Keynote:

Allison expertly adapts her message to each industry and speaks to a diverse range of audiences. She will be delighted to speak with your leadership team on how to specifically connect with your group, align with your mission, and also support your vision and goals for your conference.

“I am here to not only deliver powerful takeaways…
 I am here to speak to your soul.”

—Allison Massari

Allison customizes her speech to fit the specific needs and concerns of your organization. She also offers a Q&A, fireside chat style, after the keynote where she can help with specific concerns and provide tactical solutions for people to feel empowered through self-leadership, caring for themselves and others in a more profound way, and having more command managing the challenges of work. 

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Praise for Allison Massari

“She is, without question, one of the most delightful presenters and personalities we have ever hired. “

“If you are looking for someone with a compelling message of hope, of tenacity and of grace, it is my pleasure to unhesitatingly recommend Allison Massari. She is, without question, one of the most delightful presenters and personalities we have ever hired. She is engaging. She is sincere. She is kind. And she is so easy to work with. My promise: if you bring Allison to your event, you not only will be pleased with the content, you will enjoy the experience every step of the way. ”

Rick Long
Petroleum Equipment Institute
General Manager – Associate General Counsel
PEI Journal Editor in Chief

“I can honestly say that after 20+ events in the last 8 years we have never had such a positive reaction from our attendees. Allison has an incredibly intelligent and artistic way of presenting her emotional story.  From the moment she said hello, she had the undivided attention of everyone in the room.”

“Her delivery was exceptional and unlike any I’ve seen before, as she has an amazing ability to appeal to the audience’s multiple senses and emotions.  Would we hire Allison again?  Absolutely!  But I think we’ll have a very hard time finding availability based on the reaction of the meeting planners in our audience that wanted to book her for their upcoming events.”

Kelly Foy
CEO
Elite Meetings International, Inc.

“This gal has a message everyone needs to hear! She’s a MUST SEE! : ) Don’t walk, run to her next presentation!”

Brian Garver
VP, Sales and Marketing
KeyBridge Medical Revenue Care

“My job enables me to see world class speakers quite frequently.  Truly, I have never been as moved by a story as I was by yours.”

“Allison, your incredible message of kindness, forgiveness and love was truly delightful and something I think of frequently.  You have a heart of gold, and the authenticity with which you convey your message is beautiful.  My job enables me to see world class speakers quite frequently.  Truly, I have never been as moved by a story as I was by yours.  I feel blessed to have been able to hear you and I am GRATEFUL that you decided to share your story.  I can’t wait to see you again!  Thank you.”

Jennie Pauling
Senior Relationship Manager and Vice President
Wells Fargo Asset Management

“As Executive Director I give very few guarantees—I guarantee that you will love Allison Massari.”

“After I had hung up the phone with Allison I was still hanging onto the phone as if I wanted to hold on to her, because that is the way you feel about Allison when you brush up against her. I can tell you that she is just aglow. She is magnificent.”

Katee Tully
Executive Director
The Morean
St. Petersburg, FL

“…the three-minute standing ovation…”

“What’s the lesson? Plain and simple—it’s the little moments in life that have the greatest impact and you never know what little moment is going to change the world, so you better be prepared for it. …If you had been at Centricity LIVE, you could have seen the three-minute standing ovation that Allison got after her talk yesterday. And you could have seen the customer who came up to me, hugged me, and thanked me for bringing Allison to Centricity LIVE, telling me that Allison’s speech ‘has changed my outlook on life.’ …”

Justin Steinman
Vice President and General Manager
GE Healthcare IT

“In a word, astounding! One of the most memorable and impactful keynotes in CIO Forum history.”

Keith Fraidenburg
Vice President, Education & Communications
CHIME/HIMMS Conference

“When we opened the TEDxZaragoza conference with Allison, it was like dropping a bomb… Her work is so thorough, so careful. Every sentence, every comma, every pause, the pronunciation of every word, are doubly, triply checked and pondered. It is plainly counterintuitive that the result is so incredibly emotional despite this infinite attention to detail. Yet it is. As I later said to her, “It is a great power to be able to make people laugh and cry in only 18 minutes. How does she do it? My guess is that one of the secret ingredients is to tell exactly what you think, to show what you feel… to actually feel it on stage! It is very different from the careful work of an actress, who strives to convince that she feels something which is not there. Allison’s only aim is to accurately and intensely communicate what she actually feels… and the laughs and the tears in the audience confirm that she achieves it remarkably.”

Pablo Echinique
TEDxZaragoza Co-Organizer
Scientific researcher at the Spanish National Research Council
Zaragoza, Spain

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