Ashley Herd Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Ashley Herd is the dynamic force behind the @ManagerMethod social media account and Manager Method platform, designed to revolutionize the way managers engage with their teams and drive performance. With a unique background as a General Counsel and Head of HR, and experience at top-tier organizations such as McKinsey and Yum! Brands, Ashley brings a wealth of experience blended with engaging, real-talk lessons for managers. Ashley is also a sought-after voice in the industry, including as an instructor for LinkedIn Learning on people management. Her thought leadership has been recognized by the Financial Times, HR Brew, CNN, Buzzfeed, and the Washington Post, highlighting her influence and the substantive impact of her work. As an advocate for empathy in the workplace, Ashley champions the idea that compassionate leadership doesn’t just improve individual performance but also fosters a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and shared success. Her approach is transformative, encouraging managers to create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond the bottom line, nurturing team members’ careers and well-being. Ashley’s speaking engagements and workshops empower organizations to tailor enterprise solutions that uplift management practices across the board. Her engagements are characterized by a blend of strategic insight and actionable advice, designed to resonate with HR leaders and people managers seeking to cultivate high-performing, humane work environments. By sharing her journey and lessons learned from the trenches of corporate America, Ashley Herd is not just “speaking” to managers—she’s redefining what it means to lead in the modern workplace.