Dr. Donya Ball — International Keynote Speaker | Leadership Expert & Coach

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coaching

published works

TEDx Talk

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RENOWNED KEYNOTE SPEAKER

"We had the pleasure of having Dr. Donya Ball as the keynote speaker for our recent team retreat, and she was absolutely outstanding. The keynote was engaging, insightful, and perfectly tailored to our team's needs. Donya was a joy to work with from start to finish; she was responsive, flexible, and ensured her content aligned with our goals. Our team walked away inspired and energized, and we're already looking forward to working with her again in the future!"

-Katie Coffee, TeamHealth

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International Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert & Coach, Best Selling Author.

Prominent companies and diverse communities invite Dr. Ball to deliver keynote addresses and facilitate transformative growth. Her guidance helps professionals, pioneers, and entrepreneurs enhance their impact with confidence.

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The GROWTH CODE: UNLOCKING THE DRIVERS OF IMPACT
essential keynote & workshop topics that ignite change in your

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Mastering communication

Effective and influential leadership communication techniques

embracing criticism

Turn constructive feedback into your competitive edge

MANAGING PUBLIC PERCEPTION

Control the narrative and elevate your brand

NAVIGATING LIFE'S DEMANDS

Proven methods to create true work-life equilibrium

BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM

Design a network that sustains and elevates you

managing COMPETING AGENDAS

Find clarity, alignment, and progress through conflict

REBOUNDING AFTER SETBACKS

Transform challenges into resilience and renewed strength

MASTERING TIME MANAGEMENT

Maximizing productivity, efficiency, and energy

CRISIS RESILIENCE

Lead with confidence and adaptability when stakes are high

avoiding micromanagement

Unlock the power of trust and empowerment

embracing mistakes

Transform failures into fuel for growth

hiring and firing with dignity

Make the hardest staffing decisions with respect and humanity

thriving in career challenges

Grow stronger through adversity and roadblocks

legacy leadership

Shape an impact that endures long after your role

what you'll gain

increased productivity

Organizations that invest in professional development see a 24% increase in employee productivity within the first year.

HIgher retention rates

Companies offering robust professional development programs experience a 34% higher employee retention rate.

improved employee engagement

Employees engaged in continuous learning are 50% more likely to be highly engaged and committed to their organization's success.

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LEADERSHIP MATTERS

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership

This book needs to be in every leader's hands! Dr. Ball gives us honest insight into the challenges of leading our people but offers brilliant perspectives and real solutions for how to do the job well, without sacrificing our mental health. I love that she does real talk, but also gives us wise and practical advice on how to take control of this very demanding job.
Kim Strobel, International Speaker, Author, & Education Consultant
In these pages you will find practical advice about communications under the most difficult circumstances, the realities of challenging financial constraints every leader must face, and providing honest feedback in circumstances where the listener prefers praise over honesty. Donya Ball has served her readers well with her honesty, experience, and wisdom.
Douglass Reeves, PhD, Researcher, Author of Achieving Equity and Excellence; and Founder, Creative Leadership Solutions
Dr. Ball's keynote was incredibly inspiring - I walked away a better leader. She has a true gift for motivating audiences to reach their fullest leadership potential. I can’t wait to take my insights back to my team and practice what I’ve learned!
C.J., Testimonial for Dr. Donya Ball's keynote in Newport Beach, California
Dr. Ball captures the heart of the trials and tribulations of leadership and, more importantly, an approach to success in all areas as a leader. The lens of flight is an outstanding parallel to leading at a high level. Against the Wind will help you identify your strengths as a leader while also ensuring that you reduce the blind spots throughout your leadership journey.
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, author of Lead From Where You Are and Hacking Leadership