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Bonnie’s speaking has changed careers and inspired women to embrace their ambition

Bonnie Marcus is an internationally sought after speaker whose insights have helped thousands of women at major prestigious events including Harvard Business School Dynamic Women in Business Conference, Watermark Conference for Women, Lean In Leadership Summit, Wharton Women in Business Conference, and Massachusetts Conference for Women.

Bonnie does keynotes and workshops for audiences of professional women who want to learn how to navigate highly charged political environments to get ahead. Her insights and perspectives give women practical tools and inspiration to navigate the workplace successfully.

Book a Speaking Engagement

Bonnie’s speaking has changed careers and inspired women to embrace their ambition

Bonnie Marcus is an internationally sought after speaker whose insights have helped thousands of women at major prestigious events including Harvard Business School Dynamic Women in Business Conference, Watermark Conference for Women, Lean In Leadership Summit, Wharton Women in Business Conference, and Massachusetts Conference for Women.

Bonnie does keynotes and workshops for audiences of professional women who want to learn how to navigate highly charged political environments to get ahead. Her insights and perspectives give women practical tools and inspiration to navigate the workplace successfully.

Speaking Topics

Bonnie’s keynotes and workshops focus on how women and men can reach their full potential and realize their goals. Her topics also address leadership and diversity issues including how companies can support and retain women. 

“Bonnie speaks with authority and passion about how successful women navigate their careers. 

HER WORK IS PERSPECTIVE-SHIFTING AND,

MOST IMPORTANTLY, ACTIONABLE.”

—Carolyn Gan, Program Director, Watermark Conference for Women

The New DEI Issue You May Be Missing is Gendered Ageism

Bonnie discusses how gendered ageism is really a DEI issue and how comanies can address gender discrimination in the workplace to help retain women over 50. 

Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain their Confidence and Claim Workplace Power

Bonnie discusses themes from her new book and how women can own their power and regain confidence to stay relevant in the workplace.

The Politics of Promotion: Navigating the Reality of the Workplace

What does it take to get ahead? Bonnie offers a blueprint for how to get the promotion you deserve.

Own Your Ambition

Based on her extensive research on women and ambition, Bonnie discusses what holds women back from owning their ambition and what it takes to embrace it with authenticity.

The Double Whammy of Gendered Ageism for Women and Companies

Women over 50 face both age and gender discrimination in the workplace. Bonnie talks about what it takes for women to keep their jobs and what companies can do to retain them.

The Importance of Older Women to the Global Economy and Your Company’s Success

Marginalizing or eliminating women over 50 in the workplace not only affects your company’s bottom line, it also impacts women and the economy. Bonnie discusses how.

What Women Can Do to Stay Marketable at Any Age

Bonnie shares proven strategies to help women remain marketable in the workplace at any age.

You Surround Yourself with People Just Like You: That’s a Problem!

When you surround yourself with people who look and think like you, you are in a bubble that can hinder your potential as a leader. Bonnie describes the personal bubble we live in, how that negatively affects our leadership, and what companies can do to break out of their bubble to survive and thrive today.

Step Into Your Whole Self: Overcoming the Limiting Beliefs and Fears That Hold You Back

The fears and assumptions we have about ourselves limit our ability to reach our full potential. Bonnie helps the audience identify these limiting beliefs and overcome them for personal and professional success.

What’s Happening in the Workplace Post #METOO

Based on her research and interviews, Bonnie outlines how the workplace has changed for men and women and what companies and their employees can do to improve the culture.

What Companies Can Do to Attract, Retain, and Promote Women

Companies are missing the boat when it comes to retaining and promoting women. Bonnie addresses where diversity initiatives fail and how companies can create effective programs to support women.

Speaker Kit

Keynote Speaker Bonnie Marcus

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Bonnie will delight audiences as she empowers and inspires women to get ahead and stay ahead.

 

Keynote Speaker Bonnie Marcus

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Bonnie will delight audiences as she empowers and inspires women to get ahead and stay ahead.

 

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Helping Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

Bonnie teaches women how to get ahead and stay ahead.  Using stories and research to provide insight into the politics of competitive work environments, watch Bonnie give practical advice, tools and inspiration.

Helping Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

Bonnie teaches women how to get ahead and stay ahead.  Using stories and research to provide insight into the politics of competitive work environments, watch Bonnie give practical advice, tools and inspiration.

“You packed so much wisdom into a short period of time. One of the
MOST PRODUCTIVE WAYS TO SPEND AN HOUR.”

—Shaheeda Nizar, Engineer Manager, Microsoft

What People Are Saying

“We had the pleasure of having Bonnie Marcus as a guest speaker during our International Women’s Day 2022 celebration. Bonnie showed eye-opening statistics around the stereotypes and prejudices based on age and the implications they have. The audience highly appreciated taking the first step towards creating awareness and left the workshop inspired and empowered to continue their growth journey.

Florencia Rodriquez Lamas, Commercial Sales Manager, Siemens Energy

What People Are Saying

“An engaging and thought-provoking speaker, Bonnie addresses the gendered ageism that holds so many women back. She offers real solutions to overcome it and inspires women to step into their own power and advocate for themselves. Her motivating message is exactly what is needed to navigate today’s workplace.”

Heather Mikesell, Co-Founder, Well Defined

What People Are Saying

“Bonnie was kind enough to participate in PowerToFly’s Chat & Learn virtual program. The audience felt beyond empowered and inspired to keep on advocating for their desires and professional aspirations. Bonnie shared actionable tips to address hard conversations with managers or potential employers and a useful roadmap to help our audience navigate gendered ageism in the workplace (and all other spheres of life). If there’s something we’ve learned during this session is that we will decide when we’re done. We would be honored to have Bonnie speak again at PowerToFly.” 

Paloma Bianchetti, Community Marketing Associate, PowerToFly

What People Are Saying

“I just finished a coaching session with Bonnie Marcus. What an eye-opening experience. A lesson on “how to own your value” and “it’s not what you do but HOW you do it.” A true empowering lesson for what I am about and for my future. I’m ready!”

— Treicy Soto, Director of Production and Development, Hispanic Streaming at NBC Universal

What People Are Saying

“We recently had the pleasure and great honour to host Bonnie Marcus for a fireside chat on the very current topic of ageism in the workplace and, more importantly, how to recognize the warning signs and what to do about it. Our members came out of the session with a renewed confidence, a positive frame of mind, and an expanded view of the possibilities at their reach. We are Not Done Yet!™ On behalf of our members, thank you!”

The Career 4.0 Committee AFFQ

What People Are Saying

“Bonnie Marcus was referred to us by another executive leader in our membership named Susan Pelcynski who said it is important to get Bonnie’s thought leadership on how women who approach their 50s can continue to be valued in their organization and not be sidelined from ageism. Bonnie over delivered on her talk on owning your power, writing an new empowering story and adding value to the workplace. Bonnie led a very engaged conversation, created a safe space for women to be heard, and people stayed to connect with her after the event. We absolutely recommend Bonnie to be your coach or speaker without hesitation.”

Grace Dancel, Director of Chapter Management & Compliance, UPWARD

What People Are Saying

“Bonnie is an engaging, insightful, and practical speaker, author and coach. She gets to the root of why ageism in the workplace exists and how to deal with it. She invites her audience to share experiences and learnings with humor and compassion. We truly appreciate her support for women at all stages of their careers. Her presentation and facilitated discussion at our recent virtual networking event brough our attendees together in much the same way as an in-person event. Bonnie is the real deal.”

Marla Persky (President & CEO); Debbie Holzman (SVP & Chief Operating Officer); and Sheila Murphy (Chief Leadership & Talent Officer), WOMN LLC