speaker Wendy H. Steele gives an inspirational keynote address

Inspirational Keynote Speaker

A talented keynote speaker, Wendy H. Steele is inspirational, dynamic, relatable, and ready to connect with your audience to encourage action and build a culture of generosity.

Wendy’s Speaking Topics

Wendy shares her expertise and experiences through energetic talks covering several topics, including building a culture of generosity, bridging generational differences, and empowering you and your audience to greater action.

Building a Culture of Generosity

Creating a culture of generosity is an inexpensive solution that brings measurable results. Organizations that give and encourage generosity enjoy the benefits of a more empathetic and ethical staff, increased creativity and confidence, and higher reported job satisfaction.

In Building a Culture of Generosity, Wendy demonstrates the very real power of generosity, including tangible organizational and personal benefits. Then, she breaks down the process of building generosity practices into your life and work.

Bridging the Generational Divide

Including your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in your giving doesn’t just help them to become more generous adults—it brings benefits today. Children who give back have higher levels of self-esteem and are more optimistic, less likely to be depressed, and less likely to have suicidal thoughts.

In Bridging the Generational Divide, Wendy provides relatable examples and lays out the framework for making authentic connections across age gaps and philosophical differences through a shared love of giving.

Empowering YOU

The Empowering YOU keynote address is Wendy at her inspirational best as a speaker, as she unpacks actionable ways to shift your mindset from worrying about the problems facing our communities to taking action to help solve them. 

This shift in mindset brings optimism and connection, feeds hope, and opens up new possibilities. You will feel empowered to make the world a better place and live the very best version of yourself—no matter the latest news.

Invitation to Impact

A deeply inspirational talk, Invitation to Impact is a keynote that taps into Wendy’s personal story as an unlikely founder of a global giving movement that began with some notes in a spiral notebook. 

You will learn the roadmap Wendy followed to bring Impact100 to life and receive clear, actionable guidance for bringing your big idea center stage. Always authentic, Wendy shares both her successes and the mistakes along the way, revealing the reality of her “overnight success.”

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Speaking Testimonials

Learn why Wendy was ranked second only to Bono among the nation’s top philanthropy speakers.

HOLLY SHUTTLER

“Wendy is a dynamic, inspirational, and relatable speaker. Our membership really connected with her and it inspired our many guests to join our chapter after hearing her talk and interact with our membership.”

Palm Beach, FL

SERENA BRUZGO

“Wendy Steele communicates with passion that inspires connectivity and action. As the Founder of Impact100 Global, Wendy’s vision for collective impact is nothing short of amazing. Women around the world are on a mission to create invest in their local communities, thanks to Wendy’s inspiration and talent!”

Denver, CO

LISA RUSSO

“Wendy Steele revolutionized the world of philanthropy! She pioneered the Impact 100 concept some 20 years ago, and on the heels of 9/11! Wendy’s steadfast belief in the process and her personal experience travelling the world to launch and support new chapters has given her a vast amount of information about the face of philanthropy. Her down to earth speaking style is so real that it is a pleasure to listen to her. She has gained a lot of insight over the last 20 years and is eager to share that knowledge and experience. If anything, you are left wanting more and hopefully this book will capture some of the wisdom she has to share, but make no mistake, hearing her speak in person is simply awe inspiring.”

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

HOLLY SHUTTLER

“Wendy is a dynamic, inspirational, and relatable speaker. Our membership really connected with her and it inspired our many guests to join our chapter after hearing her talk and interact with our membership.”

Palm Beach, FL

SERENA BRUZGO

“Wendy Steele communicates with passion that inspires connectivity and action. As the Founder of Impact100 Global, Wendy’s vision for collective impact is nothing short of amazing. Women around the world are on a mission to create invest in their local communities, thanks to Wendy’s inspiration and talent!”

Denver, CO

HOLLY SHUTTLER

“Wendy is a dynamic, inspirational, and relatable speaker. Our membership really connected with her and it inspired our many guests to join our chapter after hearing her talk and interact with our membership.”

Palm Beach, FL

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