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Libby Gill knows change. She grew up on two continents and went to eight different schools before putting herself through college waiting tables. Starting her career as an assistant at Embassy Communications, a television company founded by the legendary producer Norman Lear, in just five years Libby went through three mergers and arose to become head of publicity, advertising and promotion for Sony’s worldwide television group.

After a decade at Sony, Libby led public relations and corporate communications at media giants Universal and Turner Broadcasting. After nearly 15 years in leadership roles, she exited the corporate world to become a first-time entrepreneur in her forties, founding Libby Gill & Company, an executive coaching and leadership consulting firm based in Los Angeles.

For the past 20 years, Libby has guided clients to lead their teams through change, challenge, and chaos. She shares the science-based concepts of hope theory to provide the future-focused vision and positive engagement individuals and organizations need to compete in today’s swiftly changing world. In her executive coaching, leadership consulting, and keynote presentations, Libby guides others to:

  • Reframe change as an opportunity for massive growth
  • Re-energize your top talent to reach their full potential
  • Re-inspire your company culture with a hope-driven vision of the future

Libby’s clients include Acura, ADP, Disney, Great Clips, Handyman Connection, Honda, Intel, Kellogg’s, Medtronic, Microsoft, PayPal, Speedo, Sony, The Honest Company, Viacom, Warner Bros., Wells Fargo, and many more.

Libby is the author of six books, including the award-winning You Unstuck; Traveling Hopefully; Capture the Mindshare; The Hope-Driven Leader, and Leadership Reckoning.

A former columnist for the Dallas Morning News, Libby has published book chapters and peer-reviewed articles for numerous journals and trade publications. Business leaders including Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh, Stephen M.R. Covey, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, and Dr. Ken Blanchard have endorsed her work.

A frequent media guest, Libby has shared her success strategies on the CBS Early Show, CNN, Inside Edition, NPR, the Today Show, and in BusinessWeek, Good Housekeeping, O Magazine, Self, The New York Times, Time, Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets.

Libby, who lives with her husband in Los Angeles, is Vice Chair of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, which developed the nation’s first Suicide Prevention Center and is the national leader in suicide prevention.

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LEADING THROUGH CHANGE & CHALLENGE

Libby delivers an inspiring message about creating a future-focused vision despite ongoing change. She shares her process for transforming insight and influence into lasting impact. With powerful stories, relevant case studies, and evidence-based strategies, she helps your organization reframe change as opportunity.

Her takeaways guide your group to:

- Master results-based strategies based on Libby's trademarked True Hope Process™ to "Clarify the Vision; Simplify the Pathway; - Execute the Plan; and Review, Reflect, and Refine” for current and future success.
- Identify the personal Leadership Superpower that helps you guide others to be adaptable and innovative.
- Link beliefs (emotions) to behaviors (actions) to break down barriers and move yourself and your team past any obstacles in your path.

WOMEN LEADING THE WAY FORWARD: LEARN TO LIFT AS YOU CLIMB

Libby guides emerging and established women leaders through workplace challenges including career advancement; gender bias; visibility and exposure; connection-leveraging; and work/life balance. With intelligence and humor, she shares an inspirational blend of leadership strategies and hard-won secrets to success.

Participants will discover how to:

- Craft a Credibility Booster to strengthen presence and build visibility.
- Tap into uniquely female strengths by identifying your Leadership Superpower.
- Share the secret of Amplification to lift other women in your organization.

Testimonials

We've seen a lot of speakers at Disney, but Libby’s presentation was the most inspiring I’ve seen in a long time. After a very challenging year, we were ready to get back to work, totally re-energized by her empowering message.
– Walt Disney
Libby was spot on for our organization. She had done her research and talked to us about us. WOW! Worth your time and money...uplifting, motivating and helpful!
– The YMCA
Libby helped make our annual convention the most profitable in our 125 year history!
– ICCFA
Are you feeding or starving HOPE in your organization? That’s the wonderful question that Libby Gill asks and ANSWERS in The Hope-Driven Leader.
– Stephen M.R. Covey, Bestselling Author
RELEVANT, real, compelling, and fun.
– Courtney Orlowski, ADP
UPBEAT. On-point. Relevant to our current work environment.
– Anna Marie Myers, Walmart
Libby’s message of ACTION and accountability was strong, impassioned and clear. Her interactive presentation struck a deep chord and set the tone for our event.
– Monica DeTullio, Microsoft
Our strategy session with you was a real GAME-CHANGER. You definitely helped us align against key priorities, and we’re making great progress.
– Heather Rim, Avery Dennison
A perfect blend of CREDIBLE business experience, fascinating life circumstance and insight into how to reframe stagnant perspectives and effect real change.
– Courtney Rice, Global Pharmaceuticals

Booksby Libby Gill

You Unstuck

Traveling Hopefully

Leadership Reckoning

HR Directions

The Hope-Driven Leader

Capture the Mindshare and the Market Share Will Follow

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