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Speaking

Speaking that inspires action.

From personal growth to the boardroom, Carissa delivers powerful stories, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking insights that challenge audiences to think differently and take meaningful action.

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Keynote topics

Talks that move people to act.

Each one is shaped to your audience, and works as a keynote, breakout or workshop.

Carissa Burgett laughing with a fellow speaker on stage
Personal growth & transformation

Beyond Who You’ve Been

The Courage to Become What’s Next

Your past shaped you. It doesn’t have to define you.

Audiences leave with the clarity and courage to redefine success and move forward with intention.

Carissa Burgett speaking into a microphone on a conference panel
Leadership & influence

The Influence Advantage

Leading Without Authority

You don’t need a title to make an impact.

Audiences leave with practical strategies to strengthen their presence, build trust, and influence meaningful decisions.

Carissa Burgett with the IAAP Foundation Board of Directors
Executive & board leadership

Aligning the Board

A Guide to Good Governance and Leadership

Strong boards don’t happen by accident.

Audiences leave with actionable approaches to strengthen governance, improve decisions, and lead with purpose.

Also available

  • Confidence Is Built, Not BornTurn self-doubt into action.
  • Leading With Emotional IntelligenceSelf-awareness, hard conversations and stronger relationships.
  • From Support to StrategicExecutive-level credibility for administrative professionals.
  • Ready for What’s Next: Succession PlanningPrepare yourself and your team so you’re ready when the promotion comes.

Carissa also speaks on

  • Leadership presence
  • Strategic influence
  • Executive partnership
  • Board governance
  • Difficult conversations
  • Confidence
  • Self-agency
  • Career ownership
  • Succession planning
  • Navigating change

Have a theme in mind? Carissa will shape a talk around your audience and goals. Tell her about your event

Proven on stage

“This was the best session of the day.”

Attendee, CCAP Conference 2026

  • 4.87/5average session rating
  • 93%rated her knowledgeable on the topic
  • 89%said she held their attention
  • 87%found it extremely or very useful

Trusted by organizations including

  • The Hershey Company
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
  • Diligent Corporation
  • Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
  • NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • American Society of Administrative Professionals
  • The Beacon Institute
  • Girl Scouts
  • The PA Way
  • EA Ignite
  • South Central PA Women in Business Conference
Podcasts

Leadership conversations, on the mic.

Candid conversations about the parts of leadership no one trains you for.

Formats

Ways to bring Carissa to your event.

  • KeynotesOpeners and closers that set the tone for your event.60 to 90 minutes
  • Conference sessionsBreakouts, classes and featured sessions built around your theme.30 to 70 minutes
  • Training and workshopsHands-on sessions where teams practice the skills and leave with next steps.Shaped to your agenda
  • Panels and fireside chatsA candid conversation on stage, as host or as guest.Host or guest
Speaking inquiry

Tell Carissa about your event.

Share the basics and Carissa will personally reply within 48 hours to talk through your audience and goals.

Carissa Burgett presenting at a conference

Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carissa travels anywhere, and presents virtually over Zoom.

Prefer to talk? 570-220-1769 · [email protected]