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CEO & Founder, Hollingsworth Consulting | Global Compassion Expert | Bestselling & Award-Winning Author

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

CEO & Founder, Hollingsworth Consulting | Global Compassion Expert | Bestselling & Award-Winning Author

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Andrea Hollingsworth
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
MSP - Minneapolis

Primary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

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.

Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth is one of today’s leading global experts on compassionate leadership and radical self-compassion. Since 2008, she has been studying, 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. 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. Her new book—The Compassion Advantage: How Top Leaders Build More Humanizing Workplaces—will be published in August, 2024. Dr. Andrea spends most of her time doing two things: (1) Inspiring leaders and teams to use The Compassion Advantage™ to build supercharged organizations through cultures of care—especially in times of challenge and change; and (2) Inspiring audiences to use Radical Self-Compassion™ to find resilience and renewal in the face of life’s inevitable messes and mishaps. She lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with her family.

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“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
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