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Untapped potential
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can hide in any organization
Where?
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In talent second-guessing themselves and their decisions.
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In leaders stuck in busywork, not work that moves the needle.
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In those overwhelmed by change and shifting priorities.
But helping talent reach their potential isn’t always so straightforward.
This is where I come in.
Each year I help 1,000s of leaders and teams unlock:
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Confidence to own their brilliance and take decisive action
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Focus that increases performance and drives results
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Resilience to navigate change - without sacrificing wellness
Ready to make exceptional your new normal?

Here's what audiences are saying...
“After her talk, one colleague even said, 'I need to rewatch her message every Monday to remind myself of all I can accomplish at the start of every week.”
"Incredible keynote! I received an overwhelming number of messages from colleagues expressing how inspired they felt by her words."
Danielle Zenner
VP, Product Management, Medline
"Velera is passionate, engaging, and inspiring!"
"We had more people attend this virtual event than any we hosted all year!"
Theresa Kelso
IBM Consulting, Cybersecurity Services Offering Management
"VELERA EARNED AN OUTSTANDING 4.7 RATING OUT OF 5 FOR HER TALK!"
"Attendees described her message as incredibly helpful, highly impactful - and the energy and engagement were next-level."
- Tama Looney
VP, GLOBAL RESEARCH, GLOBAL PAYMENTS
""I got so many comments, texts, and emails after Velera's keynote - it was so moving."
"Absolutely incredible!!!"
Heidi Foster
SVP West US Division, Crash Champions
"Velera's keynote left a mark on us"
" A week after the event, colleagues were still talking about it!"
Jennifer Kuhn
Product Manager, Tripadvisor


Insightful Research:
Workplace Confidence Reports
Velera doesn’t just speak – she has industry data that backs it up.
Her Workplace Confidence studies reveal a powerful truth: confidence is the missing link to engagement, performance, and retention in organizations.
Packed with bold data and actionable insights from hundreds of professionals across industries, each report gives organizations a clear path to elevate mindsets, ignite performance, retain the talent they can’t afford to lose, and of course - unleash the full potential of their leaders and teams.
Ignite the Confidence to Thrive
Too many talented professionals hold back—not because they lack skill, but because self-doubt, fear, and overwhelm silence their voices and limit their impact.
Velera’s award-winning book You're Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence, and Own Your Yes helps individuals break free from the mental barriers that hold them back, empowering them to lead with courage, speak with conviction, and act with clarity.
















