Meeting Planners
Everything you need to plan with confidence.
The speaker packet, bios in three lengths, photos, standard formats, and a short checklist for a smooth booking. Penny is available for events worldwide, in person or virtually. Fees and availability on request.
Speaker bio
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Penny Reed is a culture and leadership keynote speaker, author, and certified behavioral consultant with more than 30 years of experience developing leaders and teams. A former Dale Carnegie trainer, she served as Chief Growth Officer of eAssist and Executive Vice President of AADOM, The American Association of Dental Office Management. Penny is the creator of The Bitter Baby® and The Coachability Factor™, and she helps organizations build cultures where people stay coachable, communicate clearly, and embrace what comes next.
Penny Reed is a culture and leadership keynote speaker, author, and certified behavioral consultant with more than 30 years of experience developing leaders and teams. A former Dale Carnegie trainer, she served as Chief Growth Officer of eAssist and Executive Vice President of AADOM, The American Association of Dental Office Management. Today she helps organizations build cultures where people stay coachable, communicate clearly, and embrace what comes next.
Known for her ability to simplify complex challenges into clear, actionable strategies, Penny delivers sessions that are thoughtful, relatable, and designed to spark meaningful conversation, leaving participants with ideas they can apply immediately. She is the creator of The Bitter Baby® and The Coachability Factor™.
Penny has led leadership retreats on culture, including a retreat held at Walt Disney World, where she studies the guest experience as closely as the attractions. She lives near Memphis, Tennessee, and speaks to audiences worldwide.
Penny Reed has spent more than 30 years developing leaders and teams. A former Dale Carnegie trainer and certified behavioral consultant, she served as Chief Growth Officer of eAssist and Executive Vice President of AADOM. She is the creator of The Bitter Baby® and The Coachability Factor™, and audiences know her for practical tools delivered with warmth and humor. Please join me in welcoming Penny Reed.
Formats
Keynotes, breakouts, workshops, and virtual programs.
- Keynote60 min
- Extended session90 min
- Half-day workshop3 hours
- Virtual programLive online
Exact lengths for each program, including the AI Can't Do This Part workshop, are listed on its program page. Every program can be shaped to an organization's goals, audience, and event theme.
Helpful to have when you reach out
- Event name, date, and city, or virtual
- Who will be in the room: executives, managers, frontline teams, or a mixed audience
- Expected attendance
- The program and format you have in mind, or the outcome you want for the group
- Whether continuing education credit is part of the event
Build your event
Programs combine for multi-session events and retreats.
One popular pairing for a single event:
- Mainstage keynoteA Culture Program with an Angry Puppet
- Manager breakoutThe Coachability Factor™
- Leadership workshopAI Can't Do This Part
As a meeting planner, I can testify that Penny Reed educates, entertains, and inspires audiences. She brings humor and warmth to the stage and turns culture and leadership into practical steps people can put to work right away. Her message benefits corporate meetings, healthcare gatherings, and women's leadership events. Penny inspires teams to take concrete action to grow their organizations while leading with compassion.
Planning a meeting, summit, or retreat?
Share the date, the audience, and the format you have in mind. Penny responds personally. Fees and availability on request.