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

Ashley Herd is the dynamic force behind the @ManagerMethod social media account and the Manager Method platform, designed to revolutionize the way managers engage with their teams and drive performance. As a LinkedIn Top Voice and the author of The Manager Method, publishing in February 2026 with Hay House, Ashley brings a blend of practical insight and real-talk lessons that resonate with managers at every level. 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 offers a rare combination of strategic expertise and hands-on leadership experience. 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 featured in outlets such as 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 and organization performance but also creates a lasting culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and shared success. Her approach encourages managers to create ripples of positive change that extend far beyond the bottom line, supporting both careers and well-being. Ashley’s speaking engagements and workshops empower organizations to elevate their management practices through tailored enterprise solutions. Her sessions blend strategic insight with actionable advice, designed to resonate with HR leaders and people managers who want to build high-performing, human-centered work environments. By sharing her journey and the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, Ashley Herd is not just speaking to managers - she’s redefining what it means to lead in the modern workplace.