
Andrea Hollingsworth Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
MSP - Minneapolis
Travels From:
MSP - Minneapolis
Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork
Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help
Secondary Topic Category:
Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help
Andrea Hollingsworth Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth is an acclaimed keynote speaker, prolific author, and seasoned psychotherapist who’s spent decades studying the transformative power of compassion and self-compassion. Her articles have been published more than a dozen times in peer-reviewed journals, and she has taught at prestigious institutions like Princeton, Boston University, and Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Andrea’s new book—The Compassion Advantage: How Top Leaders Build More Humanizing Workplaces—was published in August, 2024.
Andrea Hollingsworth, Ph.D., is an acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling and award winning author, and trusted consultant who’s spent years studying the transformative power of compassion. Since 2008, she has been speaking and writing about the science and spirituality of human emotions and relationships. Her articles have been published more than a dozen times in peer-reviewed journals, and she has taught at prestigious institutions like Princeton, Boston University, and Loyola University Chicago. In addition, Dr. Andrea has delivered talks to audiences at some of the top-ranked universities in the world—including Cambridge University in England and Heidelberg University in Germany.
Dr. Andrea spends most of her time inspiring leaders and teams to use The Compassion AdvantageTM to build supercharged organizations through cultures of care—especially in times of challenge and change. She lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota where she cheers hard at her son’s soccer games and relishes every opportunity to visit the north shore of Lake Superior.

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Dr. Andrea shared personal anecdotes and experiences that resonated with everyone in the audience, making us feel like we were all on the same journey together. Her professionalism was evident in every aspect of her presentation, from her well-researched content to her polished delivery.
Her expertise in self-compassion and compassionate leadership was unparalleled, and she effortlessly conveyed complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand and apply.
But what truly set Dr. Andrea apart was her ability to engage a large audience. She had a magnetic presence on stage that captivated everyone in the room, and her interactive approach made us all feel personally included in the experience. Cannot recommend her highly enough!"
Kelly Hutton
President
National Association for Court Management
"Dr. Andrea delivered an amazing keynote at our Frank B Koller Biennial Mental Health Summit hosted by Aspirus Koller Behavioral Health. Her message on Compassionate Agility is exactly what's needed in healthcare today - especially behavioral health. Andrea's beautiful blend of science, stories, fun, interaction, reflection, and takeaways left a lasting positive impression on our audience of leaders and providers; 74.2% reported taking away transformative insights and tools that will enhance their (and their team's) work. For any event planners looking for a combination of authenticity, expertise, inspiration, and practical help, I can't recommend Dr. Andrea enough!"
Heidi Pritzl
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Aspirus Health System
“Andrea’s engaging keynote on compassionate agility sparked an awesome dialogue amongst our executive leaders about how to balance care and efficiency in times of change. Her session combined intellectual expertise with relatable stories and implementable takeaways, leaving our team strengthened, inspired, and surer than ever that there’s ‘no tradeoff between care and progress.”
Paula Niemann
Head of Talent, Global Portfolio Division
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
"I hired Dr. Andrea to open our annual Las Vegas Employee Values Conference, and she was amazing. Her keynote was incredibly engaging and informative. And in terms of audience reception, it was a home run. I highly recommend Dr. Andrea to anyone looking for an unforgettable keynote speaker."
Robin McCartney
Organizational Training and Development
City of Las Vegas
“Wow!! One of the best speakers I’ve heard!"
Kurtis Karn
Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition
KLJ Engineering and Planning
“What Dr. Hollingsworth delivered was very impactful for everyone… her material is so spot on, action oriented, and applies to everyone whether in work or personal environments. Highly recommend bringing her in!!!”
Lara Hedegaard
Wellbeing Program Manager
Red Wing Shoe Company
“Dr. Hollingsworth is a superb speaker who has the unique ability to make the complex simple with warmth and empathy. Her sense of humor and ability to relate to an audience are unparalleled. She’s a slam-dunk option for anyone looking for a speaker.”
Chris Carlson
CEO
Narrative Pros
"A few years ago, I invited Andrea to address one of my client's executive leadership teams on the topic of Compassionate Leadership. Her session was so impactful that we had to cancel another scheduled session to make room for an additional one with her. The feedback we received was outstanding. I am honored to have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of Andrea's insights...She is a true leader in her field."
Dr. Ramón Pastrano
CEO
Third Sphere
"I've been exposed to lots of "motivational" or "inspirational" speakers over the years, but Andrea's presentation was unlike anything else I've seen. Thought-provoking, funny, and insightful are just a few of the 'keywords' that describe the excellent closing session!
Andrea's relatable, human, and authentic style serves as the 'cherry on top', as the presentation flies by! You know the saying, "Time flies when you're having fun!"
Tom Ward
Vice President
CyberRisk Collaborative