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Anne Harbison
Effective Leadership
Leadership Development
Transformational Leadership
Transform leadership through change with Dr. Anne Harbison, speaker specializing in crisis resilience and inclusive culture development. Anne works with executives to build authentic trust and navigate uncertainty, delivering insights shaped by her experience at Harvard, Gallup, and P&G.
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Dr. Anne Harbison is a transformative force in leadership education, renowned for her ability to guide leaders through change with compassion and courage.
With a career spanning roles at Procter & Gamble, Gallup, and Harvard, Anne has shaped leadership practices across diverse sectors.
Her book, "Never Waste a Crisis," offers strategies for turning setbacks into resilience, a theme she passionately explores in her keynotes and workshops.
Anne's insights help teams build authentic trust and inclusive cultures, essential for thriving in today's uncertain world.
Her engaging sessions leave audiences inspired and ready to act.
Book Anne Harbison to empower your team with the tools to navigate change and foster lasting impact.
Topics, sessions and talks
For 20 years, before the coronavirus, Dr. Harbison had been researching, teaching, and consulting on how to navigate transition and change. When tough times hit, we have a unique opportunity to look up and reach out, to reinvent ourselves and our organizations. In fact, some of the greatest inventions, companies, and stories of personal triumph emerge from tumultuous times. Now more than ever, the world needs expert, compassionate guidance on how to not only survive but actually thrive together during difficult times. Organizational leaders and individuals alike will learn vital information and inspiration for: Creating stability and confidence in yourself and those around you Challenging mind-traps that shut down learning and connection Nurturing social community while physical distancing Building a growth mindset for greater resilience and optimism Envisioning a “new normal” that will inspire, equip, and sustain you.
In a world filled with upheaval and uncertainty, meaningful change stems from people. Teams and leaders who lead with courage and compassion will shape our future, and organizations that prioritize heart, boldness, and honesty will thrive. Anne, an author with a Harvard Doctorate and an executive leadership educator, is renowned for her real-life stories of authentic leadership. With over 20 years of experience, she guides top organizations away from empty hustling towards genuine leadership. Attendees will learn why traditional leadership fails today, how to create a culture of courage and compassion, and strategies for fostering innovative teams.
Working harder, longer, faster may be the way to climb the first part of your career ladder. But is there an end in sight? Decades Of drive can easily turn into a grueling treadmill of effort and exhaustion. That's a dangerous place to be in the middle of times of upheaval. Now is the time to purposely navigate, not mindlessly execute. Organizational leaders and individuals alike will learn vital information about: The different types of Achievers: The Caretaker, The Intellect, & The Hero How we fall back on tropes or expectations that no longer serve us The 3 myths that trap serious Achievers: “Because I can, I should,” “Because I did, I do,” and “If I don't, no one will.” Why tough times are a period for being, not doing. How to better navigate (and even grow through) difficult change and transition
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Anne, an author, Harvard Doctorate, and executive leadership educator, highlights the key differences between men and women as organizational leaders. She emphasizes that with the right resources, women can build more diverse, connected, and mindful winning teams. With over 20 years of experience, Anne captivates audiences with real-life stories of dynamic and authentic leadership. Her sessions are designed to elevate vision, talent, and impact in concrete ways. Attendees will learn how to nurture women leaders, foster a culture of stability and risk-taking, and redefine success and leadership with actionable steps for positive change.
Anne brings over two decades of experience in guiding top organizations through significant change, leveraging her Harvard Doctorate and extensive research to offer unparalleled insights. Her transformational methods are designed to equip leaders, strengthen teams, and inspire actionable change, making her an invaluable asset for any business looking to thrive in transition. Booking Anne means investing in proven strategies that will prepare your team for success in today’s dynamic environment.
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Anne Harbison draws on over 20 years of research and consulting experience, structuring her sessions around named frameworks such as the three Achiever archetypes (The Caretaker, The Intellect, and The Hero) and identified myths that trap high performers, grounded in her book Never Waste a Crisis.
Dr Anne Harbison's sessions address navigating crisis and organisational change, courage and compassion in leadership, and the psychology of high-achieving professionals. She holds a Harvard doctorate and has built her career across Procter & Gamble, Gallup, and Harvard, with over 20 years of experience in leadership education and consulting.
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