It takes only one idea to spark a movement and one small gesture of kindness to change someone’s life. Yet, how often do we overlook opportunities to become drivers of change? Drawing from her experience working with diverse teachers and leaders, Carly offers powerful strategies for influencing change as both a team member and leader. By leveraging individual strengths and reigniting a sense of purpose, this keynote demonstrates how to make a positive impact through your work and daily interactions. Whether you’re a young leader or an accomplished professional, you’ll be inspired to reach your highest leadership potential and make a meaningful difference in your workplace, school, and broader community.

What does it mean to be a leader? Leadership requires the courage to embark on new ventures and envision a future that does not yet exist; it demands the strength to step beyond uncertainty, discomfort, and fear. Join Carly as she explores what it takes to be a true leader and visionary in all aspects of life. As a twenty-two-year-old author who has lived in five different countries over the past five years, Sotas’ experience will inspire you to embrace new challenges and march forward without knowing where your path will lead. Whether you’re ready to publish your first book or travel the world, this keynote will give you powerful tools to live beyond fear and create the future you envision.

Making a positive impact and living with purpose takes more than big ideas and aspirations; it also takes the courage to overcome failure. In this motivational keynote, Carly Sotas discusses the importance of failure and explores what it takes to overcome obstacles when starting new projects. After publishing her first book at age 20, Sotas became the host and producer of Question Everything on CiTR Radio, where she interviewed global leaders about the failures they faced on their paths to success. Her global mindset and perspective as a millennial will empower your audience to achieve their vision, regardless of age, background, or status.

With the rise of technology and social media use among youth, educators today face unprecedented challenges addressing bullying and mental-health issues associated with online social platforms. As a mental-health activist with a certification in Mental Health First Aid, Carly Sotas shares the importance of transparent communication among youth and adults. Having served as a facilitator and board member of the University of British Columbia’s student-led mental health support group, Sotas delivers powerful strategies for strengthening open and honest communication across education institutions.

In a culture driven by image and success, being yourself and staying true to heart is one of the most difficult things you’ll ever do. As the author of Illusion: How Many Lies Are They Telling You?  Sotas explores what it takes to acknowledge your strengths and stay true to yourself despite the pressure to cave in to outside demands. She explains how each of us has the ability to make a positive impact by finding sharing the powerful stories and ideas inside us that are waiting to be told.