Speaking
Inspiring Audiences to Think Differently, Lead Confidently, and Live Fully
Amy Ballantyne is a 2x TEDx Speaker, Certified Executive Coach, and NLP Trainer who helps leaders and teams harness the power of intentional thinking to boost resilience, emotional intelligence, and performance.
For a taste of the energy, enthusiasm, empowerment and education that Amy brings to the stage, please check out her speaker highlight video.
Why Event Planners Choose Amy
More Than Motivation—Real Transformation
Audiences don’t just leave inspired—they leave equipped. With a style that’s engaging, enthusiastic, and deeply relatable, Amy combines practical strategies with research-backed insights to help people create lasting change.
There are few speakers who bring the combination of relevant information, enthusiasm, energy and emotional connection to the information, however Amy Ballantyne is one of them.
Participants in her audience report back 'that it wasn't another boring training' and that they actually 'took action and are noticing a difference in their life.
Amy holds the attention of her audience and brings them into the experience so they connect with the content in a way that is personal and elicits a deep desire to take action.
- TEDx Speaker with international experience
- Trusted by corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across industries
- Expertise in leadership, resilience, work-life harmony, and emotional intelligence
- A proven ability to connect with diverse audiences and leave a lasting impact
Signature Speaking Topics
Keynote Topics That Shift Thinking and Spark Change
1. Beyond Balance: Real-Life Tools for Lasting Work-Life Harmony
A practical keynote that redefines balance as harmony. Amy shares proven strategies to help professionals stay productive without burning out, reconnect with what matters most, and create sustainable rhythms for both life and work.
2. The Power of Becoming Your Own Cheerleader
Based on Amy’s book Celebrate Yourself, this inspiring session teaches audiences how to silence self-doubt, embrace worthiness, and cultivate unshakable confidence. Participants leave with simple, actionable practices to celebrate themselves and lead with more joy, courage, and resilience.
3. Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage: Reclaiming Your Inner Worth
Self-sabotage is the silent barrier to success. In this transformative session, Amy helps audiences uncover the hidden thought patterns that limit potential and replace them with empowering beliefs and actions. Attendees walk away ready to step into clarity, confidence, and courage.
4. Resilience, Empathy & Rapport: Strengthening the Frontline Mindset
Designed for customer-facing and leadership teams, this interactive session provides practical tools to manage stress, stay present, and build authentic connections. Amy equips participants with mindset strategies and empathy skills that improve communication, reduce conflict, and boost workplace trust.
5. Leading Without Burning Out: Sustainable Success for High Achievers
Burnout is one of the greatest risks to leaders today. This session blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and intentional living practices to help leaders shift from pressure and perfection toward presence and purpose. Attendees leave with tools to lead sustainably—without sacrificing well-being.
6. Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: Staying Human in a Changing World
As technology advances, human connection becomes even more critical. Amy reveals how leaders and teams can leverage emotional intelligence to stay relevant, resilient, and impactful. This keynote highlights practical strategies for thriving in workplaces where empathy and adaptability are the true differentiators.
*Amy is also a Certified Genos Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. This allows her to offer audiences and teams validated assessments and training programs that go beyond inspiration—helping organizations measure and strengthen the very skills that drive trust, collaboration, and leadership success.
Trusted by Leaders, Loved by Audiences

Ann-Marie Burger, Elevate Women
This morning we had the pleasure of hearing from Executive Coach Amy Ballantyne, and she delivered such an energizing session. Amy is a gifted storyteller who brought incredible energy and really got us thinking about work-life balance in a whole new way. She reminded us that balance isn’t one-size-fits-all, it looks different for each of us and shifts with the seasons of our lives. Amy also shared practical tools we can use to find the balance we’re seeking, making the session both inspiring and actionable.

Chris Floyd, President Individual Insurance Services at OTIP
This morning we had the pleasure of hearing from Executive Coach Amy Ballantyne, and she delivered such an energizing session. Amy is a gifted storyteller who brought incredible energy and really got us thinking about work-life balance in a whole new way. She reminded us that balance isn’t one-size-fits-all, it looks different for each of us and shifts with the seasons of our lives. Amy also shared practical tools we can use to find the balance we’re seeking, making the session both inspiring and actionable.

Mike McMahon, Executive Director at Thames Valley Family Health Team
Amy Ballantyne was the keynote x 2 at our recent Thames Valley Family Health Team Spring Conference on June 12, 2024 . The two sessions were highly differentiated and received very positive evaluation feedback from our team of NP, RN, RPN, RT, RD, Pharm, SW, SSW, OT, and full administration team. Powerful encouragement for health care provider teams to become the leader that they desire. Humour, authenticity, and self awareness flow effortlessly from Amy to her audience. Well Done!

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