Monica D. Livingston
Better Conversations
Stronger Trust
Real Results
Never Boring!
Monica D. Livingston brings locker room energy and boardroom clarity to every stage. With humor, heart, and a no-fluff delivery, she helps audiences reset their mindset, sharpen their leadership, and build teams that actually work.
“Monica Livingston is, without question, one of the most dynamic and captivating speakers I have ever witnessed. For 7+ years, she has been a cornerstone of the Google for Startups Sales Academy, consistently delivering phenomenal results.Working with over 500 of our startup founders, Monica's sessions are annually cited as the most impactful and actionable by our participants.
Her ability to translate complex ideas into practical, executable strategy is unmatched.
Beyond her electric presence on stage, Monica is brilliant to work with on the back end—professional, collaborative, and entirely reliable. We always recommend her without hesitation. She is a phenomenal talent and an essential partner for any organization looking to drive real behavioral change..”
Brittney Glass - Program Manager Google for Startups
Speaker I Corporate Trainer I Culture Coach I Emcee I Podcast Host I Professor
Hello, I’m Monica— Here to Help You Thrive
I’ve had the trophies.
The titles.
The top-tier corporate clients
From the field to the boardroom, I learned how to win. I broke records as an athlete, exceeded quotas in corporate sales, and led high-performing teams under real pressure.
When I began consulting, I kept seeing the same thing happen.
Talented teams losing their spark—not because they lacked skill, but because of miscommunication, burnout, unspoken bias, unclear expectations, misaligned priorities and a lack of psychological safety. The talent was there. The strategy was there. What was missing was connection.
That’s when everything shifted.
I walked away from the comfort of traditional “success” to focus on what actually makes teams thrive—helping people lead the way winning teams do: TOGETHER!
Today, I speak, coach, and train leaders, sales teams, and organizations around the world to communicate better, build trust, and perform when it matters most—with purpose, with clarity, and yes, with a little humor.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
Culture beats strategy—every time.
Motivate the Masses
Monica D. Livingston is a highly experienced and sought after Corporate Trainer, Speaker, and Podcast Host who specializes in helping executives, athletes, educators and coaches, as well as entrepreneurs unlock their full potential to become effective, dynamic and high-impact leaders.
READ WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
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“Monica’s session was a game-changer for our sales organization. She connected the principles of elite athletic performance to the realities of our day-to-day challenges—showing us how to stay focused, motivated, and collaborative under pressure. You could feel the mindset shift happening in the room.”
Ray Hancart VP. Community Engagement- Meijer
Brad Hartman - CEO Be Bopharma
“Monica’s session hit that perfect balance of inspiration and execution. Over 600 employees were fully engaged as she tied high-performance mindset and empathy to measurable business outcomes. The feedback was unanimous: ‘That was the best session we’ve had all year.’ She doesn’t just motivate—she transforms how people think, sell, and lead.”
Oliver K. Robinson
Vice President - The Americas
Ellen Thorne - Chief People Officer Tackle.io
“Monica brought an incredible mix of energy, authenticity, and actionable insight to our leadership team. She helped us see the connection between empathy and performance in a way that immediately shifted how we show up for each other. Our team left recharged, aligned, and ready to perform at a higher level.”
Kelley Johnson - Sr. Director - People & Culture -DASSH/DC
LET’S MAKE A CHANGEWant Me To Speak At Your Event?
Bring the energy.
Ignite the room.
Shift the mindset.
If you’re looking for a speaker who delivers real talk, real tools, and real results — I’m your person.
My talks are interactive, powerful, and designed to move people into action. Whether it’s leadership, mindset, teamwork, or confidence, I bring the fire and the strategy.
Book me if you’re ready for your audience to leave motivated, connected, and ready to win.
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The Mini Playbook From the BOND-ED Leader Book
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Does This Sound Familiar?
You’ve got talented people…
…but engagement feels low.
Your team is busy…
…but not always aligned.
Meetings happen…
…but real connection doesn’t.
Leaders want to inspire…
…but struggle to coach.
Change keeps happening…
…but the energy feels stuck, resistant, or exhausted.
You know your people are capable of more…
…but no one seems to know how to unlock it consistently.
Your team is winning…
…and you want to make sure the culture can sustain it.
Momentum is there…
…and you’re ready to elevate how your people communicate, connect, and perform together.
I help organizations close the gap between potential and performance—starting with mindset.
Because mindset is the gateway to how people communicate, lead, and perform under pressure.
Through powerful keynotes and interactive workshops, I work with leaders, sales teams, and organizations to strengthen the fundamentals that winning teams never skip. Together, we focus on helping teams:
Strengthen confidence and mental resilience
Communicate with clarity—even in high-stakes moments
Build trust and psychological safety without lowering standards
Lead with empathy and accountability at every level
Navigate change without burnout or disengagement
Create cultures of ownership, connection, and sustained performance
This isn’t “sit and listen” training.
It’s real conversations. Real tools. Real growth.
The goal isn’t just inspiration—it’s giving teams practical strategies they can use immediately, so progress doesn’t fade when the room clears.
Your people don’t need another speech.
They need a mindset shift.
And that’s exactly what I bring.