From personal growth to the boardroom, Carissa gives audiences honest stories and practical ideas they can use the next morning.
Each one is about a moment of growth: in yourself, in how you lead, and in the boardroom.
Has spoken for IAAP · Diligent · Girl Scouts of the USA · EA Ignite · The PA Way
Podcast guest on The Leader Assistant · Have a Seat · Exceptional Admins · The Admin Edge
Your past shaped you. It doesn’t have to define you.
An inspiring exploration of courage, reinvention, and self-agency that challenges audiences to release limiting expectations and take ownership of their next chapter.
Audiences leave withThe clarity and courage to redefine success and move forward with intention.
You don’t need a title to make an impact.
Discover how credibility, relationships, strategic thinking, and courageous communication create influence at every level.
Audiences leave withPractical strategies to strengthen their presence, build trust, and influence meaningful decisions.
Strong boards don’t happen by accident.
Explore how role clarity, accountability, and strategic alignment transform board effectiveness and organizational leadership.
Audiences leave withActionable approaches to strengthen governance, improve decisions, and lead with purpose.
Turn self-doubt into action. Discover how confidence grows through courage, practice, and a willingness to embrace discomfort.
Build self-awareness, navigate difficult conversations, and strengthen the relationships that drive effective leadership.
Move beyond task execution. Build executive-level credibility, strengthen strategic thinking, and take ownership of your professional growth.
Any of them can work as a keynote, a workshop, a retreat session or a training day.
Attendee, CCAP Conference 2026
Extremely empowering & good information.
Loved her thoughts on how to elevate my career.
My takeaway: shifting perspective from task oriented to strategy oriented.
Openers and closers that set the tone for your event. Usually 60 to 90 minutes.
Breakouts, classes and featured sessions built around your theme. Usually 30 to 70 minutes.
Hands-on sessions where teams practice the skills and leave with next steps.
A candid conversation on stage, as host or as guest.
Share the basics and Carissa will get back to you by email.
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Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Carissa travels anywhere, and presents virtually over Zoom.
Prefer to talk? 570-220-1769 · carissa@workwithalinea.com
