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Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts, Top 100 Sales Influencers by LinkedIn, and Top 41 Motivational Speakers, Meridith Elliott Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and business strategist who transforms uncertainty into competitive advantage. With extensive corporate leadership experience spanning banking, healthcare, and finance, she brings real-world expertise and cutting-edge strategies to every engagement.
In an era where speed, adaptability, and innovation determine success, Meridith offers a smarter, more sustainable path forward—rooted in shared ownership, entrepreneurial thinking, and everyday action. Her passion centers on helping clients master the art of turning uncertainty into opportunity. Meridith shares: “I thrive in times of disruption. And you can too!”
Her highly engaging keynote presentations reveal how leaders can think, feel, and—most importantly—react to uncertainty, showing audiences how to control change rather than letting change control them. She empowers organizations to attract more business, retain top talent, and position themselves to win in today’s ever-evolving marketplace.
As a nine-time published author, Meridith’s expertise is both deep and proven. Her acclaimed books include THRIVE: Turning Uncertainty to Competitive Advantage, named a Top Sales Book, which provides the essential roadmap for growing business and driving sales during economic shifts. Her collaboration with Dr. Mary Kelly, Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy, tackles one of business’s most critical challenges—building strong leadership pipelines. Both titles have earned the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Independent Book Sellers Award, one of the highest honors in business publishing.
Meridith’s insights are regularly featured in leading publications including Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., Investment News, and American Banker. Her dynamic, interactive approach helps leaders master the new rules of success and develop strategies to thrive amid uncertainty.
Her inspiring message extends through two popular podcasts: Sales Logic, which delivers the “logical” approach to selling successfully in challenging times, and THRIVE, where she interviews leaders, sales professionals, and business owners who have successfully transformed their organizations to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
When not on stage or working with clients, Meridith can be found at her home in Asheville, North Carolina, where she actively supports Hurricane Helene relief efforts for her community. Her genuine curiosity about people and markets, combined with her infectious enthusiasm for helping others succeed, makes every interaction both meaningful and memorable.
Meridith brought so much energy as the final keynote speaker for our annual Council of Manufacturing Associations Winter Leadership Conference. Her stage presence and knowledge made her immediately appealing to our audience. Our manufacturing association members loved THRIVE and how relevant it was to the uncertain economic and political times happening now.
~ Mallie Reynolds, Association Partnership at the National Association of Manufacturers
These are unprecedented times! A marketplace where disruption is happening on steroids. One where there is more change building outside of your organization then in it. And a relentless pace of uncertainty that can radically impact your ability to grow your organization and keep your team motivated.
The only guarantee you have – is that more change is coming. And if you’re not prepared – if you don’t have a plan – then research proves this level of uncertainty will negatively impact your ability to drive innovation, attract top talent, and achieve bottom-line results.
While uncertainty can seem daunting, the truth is uncertainty has an upside – it always has an upside. In fact, it can be your greatest asset to thrive, grow, and turn disruption into opportunity. But you need a plan, you need a strategy, and you need the research that shows the path you exactly how to turn disruption into opportunity.
This keynote has it all – energy, engagement, and a personal plan of action for every attendee.
Key Takeaways:
EVERY attendee receives a FREE copy of Meridith’s groundbreaking research study revealing the concerns, ideas, and innovative solutions of more than 800 CEOs.
Let’s face it—burnout is the new pandemic.
One in four employees is struggling with mental strength. The pace of change is relentless. Disruption is the norm. And all these challenges are squeezing your margins and driving down results.
Resilience is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s your competitive advantage.
This high-energy, research-backed keynote delivers real-world strategies to build mental fitness, boost resilience, and fuel performance. It’s designed for leaders who want to do more than just cope—they want to win.
In this powerhouse experience, you will learn exactly how to become the kind of leader and team that rises in chaos, adapts under pressure, and turns stress into strength.
This isn’t just inspiration. It’s transformation—with ROI.
Whether you’re leading a team, driving sales, or managing frontline operations, this keynote will give you the tools to shift mindsets, energize performance, and future-proof your organization.
Key Takeaways:
Uncertainty changes everything — customers, competition, and decision-makers. It’s time to update your approach to sales — from how you get through the door — to how you get the deal to close.
It’s challenging out there: A challenge to get above the white noise. A challenge to get to the decision-makers. A challenge to stand out from the competition. And a challenge to stay motivated.
Why?
Because sales have gone through a major disruption. If you’re still using traditional techniques, then you’re making sales so much harder than it has to be. To succeed, you need to evolve.
You need to transform how you attract clients – build your reputation – engage with the marketplace – and get results. Join us for this high-energy, highly interactive, and high-powered keynote where business growth strategist and keynote speaker Meridith Elliott Powell shares the innovative techniques you need to dominate, differentiate, and deliver!
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“I thrive in times of disruption. And you can too!” This is why Meridith Elliott Powell is the world’s most sought-after business strategist. Experience the proven frameworks that turn market uncertainty into your competitive advantage.
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