What Clients Are Saying
Selecting the right keynote speaker is an important decision. Dr. Andrews not only inspires audiences in the moment but delivers actionable insights that will fuel results in the months and years to come. Here’s what a few of her delighted clients have to say about having Shawn as their keynote speaker.
“I had the opportunity to hear Shawn speak at SHRM Talent last year. Her talk was thought-provoking and highly engaging. I will definitely pick up her book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide!”
Regina Corley, Talent Marketing, McLane Company, Inc.
“Dr. Andrews was, by far, the most engaging and fun speaker I've ever had the privilege to see! Thank you for the book, for all the insights, laughs and knowledge you shared with us yesterday at the SCRC conference.”
Stan Kachakov, National Account Executive, National Corporate Housing
“I wanted to reach out to thank you for your presentation at ATD. It was hands-down my favorite session and I walked away with valuable information to bring back to my organization.”
Kate Anderson, Sales Training Developer, Roche Diagnostics
“I was totally unaware of all the issues that Dr. Andrews highlighted from her research. I now have a new respect for women in the workplace, and firmly believe that we need to do more in our organization to increase diversity at all levels.”
Michael Delmage, Director, Organizational Development, Meda Pharmaceuticals
“Thank you for presenting to our Women’s Innovation Network. You are hilarious, knowledgeable, and one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard.”
Lori McCarthy, Senior Territory Business Manager, Biogen
“Shawn spoke at our annual women’s conference. She was fabulous and everyone loved her. I will definitely tell people how great she was and recommend her to others.”
Timi Anyon Hallem, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
“Shawn’s level of professionalism and communication is excellent, and her methods of sharing & teaching skills to others is very clear, logical and effective. I highly recommend Shawn; she is an exceptional professional with excellent skills that would benefit any top tier organization.”
Arlene Lum, Clinical Scientist, Allergan
“Thank you for a great presentation on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Gender. Your research and delivery far exceeded my expectations, and you presented the data in a way I’ve never heard before.”
Jennifer Aversano, Director, Learning & Development, Merck
“Dr. Andrews’ presentation was phenomenal! Everyone was engaged and I really enjoyed the discussion and content that she prepared for the audience. I’d highly recommend her as an expert on these topics.”
Jennifer Wolfgram, Vice President, Commercial Education, Roche
“Shawn, I loved the presentation and the group discussions on bias! I also thought that the SCARF model was a great framework in facilitating the conversation, and the Rule of 3 was very thought provoking as I was thinking about how we hire right out of college. I can’t wait to hear more content from you.”
Shawna M. Bode, Director, Western Region Immunology-Rheumatology, AbbVie
"Dr. Andrews presentation was so impactful that I bought her book right away! She combined the right amount of academic terminology for a self-proclaimed nerd like me and still delivered an engaging, conversational topic with practical application. It was inspiring and enjoyable, and I felt empowered and confident to continue my career. I highly recommend this presentation!"
Megan Lewis, Strategic Area Marketing Manager, Coloplast
“Great find on the speaker – I must be honest, out of all the speakers thus far, including Condoleeza Rice and Amy Cuddy, Dr. Shawn Andrews gave the most concrete action items for us to work on. I love her addition of the “Emotional Intelligence Team Effectiveness Questionnaire” at the end. Really well-thought-out!”
Dawn Wilson, PharmD, Director, Medical Capabilities and Learning-Respiratory, GSK Medical Affairs
“I loved Dr. Andrews’ content and presentation style on The Power of Perception. Important, informative–and delivered with personal connection. The data she shares is so very helpful and relevant, and the strategies are invaluable! I can tell she’s passionate and educated about the topics of leadership and gender. I also appreciate the Power of Perception Workbook and I’m looking forward to utilizing it.”
Bobbie Carlton, Founder, Innovation Women and Carlton PR & Marketing
“I was intrigued & inspired by the presentation on “The Power of Perception”. Not only did Dr. Andrews do a fantastic job delving into the “why” of gender roles in the workplace; she did it in an inclusive manner. With these sensitive topics it can be easy to divide the room, and I never felt that way with this presentation. A good mix of historical, current state, facts, humor, & data. It has already prompted discussion between me and my colleagues. Thank you, Dr. Andrews!”
Clarissa Volpe, Lead Attorney, Coloplast
“Dr. Andrews, I met you when you spoke at Biogen a couple years ago, and ever since then I’ve had friends ask about my role as a leader in the industry and how I navigate my career living in a male dominated work force. Time and time again I’ve referred to your talk about EQ and the Gender Divide. Brava to your research and thank you for your work and continued advocacy towards compressing the gender gap.”
Nora E. Bruno, Principal Consultant at NEB Pharmaceutical Consulting
“Thank You! To be the last presentation of the day can be tough as people start to fade, but as I looked around the room, people were engaged and participatory! I thought the material and pace was right on target and was relevant to the entire audience. I appreciated that in your closing you reiterated that society needs both men and women to succeed to make better workplaces for everyone.”
Ciela Lewis, VP Business Development, Odyssey Relocation Management, President, Southern California Relocation Council
“Shawn’s presentation was fantastic! We greatly appreciated the insight and knowledge she shared with us. I have already shared a few of the statistics with friends and colleagues in several conversations since yesterday's meeting.”
Mindy Isaac, HR Director, Airgas
“This presentation was a great experience and very insightful. I learned so much about myself and the colleagues I will be working with – both men and women. The strategies will be helpful to take bias out of our decision-making.”
Chase Leavitt, VP Legal Affairs, Tang Capital Management, LLC
“I wanted to send you a note to say WOW! You absolutely blew me away with your presentation last night. You are so at one with your data and your speech. The audience was completely engaged, and you were absolutely amazing. Congratulations!”
Christy Fleurat, Director, Oncology Project Manager & Submission Group, Pfizer
“The whole Power of Perception topic was intriguing. It’s wonderful that Experian holds events like this, especially for women. I found the information highly valuable and relevant. I downloaded Dr. Andrews’ book onto my phone before the presentation ended.”
Chanda Strickland, Director, Project Management Revenue Cycle Solutions, Experian Health
“Our company is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and, as a woman of color, I am personally dedicated to ensuring me, and my leadership team, are aware of our biases and how they may impact the bottom line for our business. Shawn’s dynamic, interactive and well-researched workshop kept us engaged, and challenged us to be more aware and accountable to building diverse and inclusive teams whose perspectives are valued and lead to better decisions. We look forward to partnering with her again soon, as we continue our journey as leaders, committed to doing better.”
Terri Phillips, MD, Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Merz Aesthetics
“Phenomenal speaking session by Dr. Shawn Andrews! The way that Dr. Andrews engages her audience while exemplifying passion for the topic of "The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Gender," was outstanding. Special thanks for her expertise, passion, and the time that she spent with Coloplast Women's Council yesterday. This is truly a beneficial program that I would highly recommend to both females and males as we diligently work to evolve the gender divide and increase women's leadership in executive management ranks within companies across the world.”
Danielle Hansen, Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, President, Women’s Council, Coloplast
“Shawn, I wanted to take the time to provide some feedback I received regarding your talk this week. I was on a call earlier today with our legal team from Ireland, for another meeting. At the end of the call, one of the legal team took the time to express how impactful your talk was and that it was a big hit over in Ireland. People in the office were talking about generational differences, bias, and discussed various aspects regarding your talk. It was a positive buzz all around the office. Some individuals even expressed interest in joining the D&I Council, which really speaks to how you delivered this topic in such a way to bring people together. Just wanted to send this positive feedback to you and say thank you!”
Susan Eaton, PharmD, Clinical Trial Liaison, Theravance Biopharma
“FAO Learning and Performance Branch of the United Nations contracted Dr. Shawn Andrews to deliver a Zoom in on Learning session on the topic of How to Leverage Emotional Intelligence During COVID.
We targeted the entire Organization and reached a total number of 324 participants. This was the most refreshing and positive virtual session that I have had in a long time.
The session was very well prepared, and the verbal feedback received after the session was excellent.
Dr. Shawn Andrews proved to be authentic in her way of delivery and in approaching the subject. She came across as knowledgeable, highly professional and committed to her work.
Her session was engaging, innovative and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend her.”
Cristina Pelazza, FAO Human Resources Officer, Learning and Performance Branch, United Nations