Denise Wozniak

Let’s face it—divisions are about as helpful to progress as a flat tire is to a road trip. The “Us versus Them” mentality? It’s not productive.

In this keynote, Denise Wozniak explores the real, very human mindsets of leaders and team players that often keep us stuck in our silos. She’ll examine resistance and judgement, why they exist, and how to overcome them. The goal? To shift gears toward an Us and Us approach where unity, collaboration, and connection aren’t just buzzwords—they’re how we get things done.

With humour, heart, and grit, Denise empowers audiences to not only  confront the ‘elephants in the room’, but to also learn how to build consensus, communicate better, work smarter, and actually enjoy collaborating.

Denise Wozniak’s presentation takes resilience to the next level, equipping leaders and teams to become truly future-ready by setting actionable, long-term mental health and growth goals.

Drawing from her personal journey and decades of experience in team building and connectivity, Denise shows that resilience isn’t a passive skill—it’s a proactive strategy. Her insights go beyond coping mechanisms, focusing on how to anticipate challenges, plan with intention, and turn setbacks into stepping stones.

Through relatable stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable strategies, attendees will discover the secret to thriving, not just surviving – going beyond bouncing back. Denise emphasizes the critical role of individual accountability as a catalyst for change and growth, empowering individuals and teams to embrace challenges as opportunities to evolve.

This isn’t just a presentation; it’s a call to action. Expect your audience to leave inspired, equipped, and ready to take on the future with confidence, creativity, and a plan. After all, the future doesn’t wait—and Denise Wozniak knows how to make sure your team doesn’t either.

Denise’s presentation dives into the heart of what makes communication effective. She explores the subtle art of speaking, engaging audiences and, equally importantly, listening. Through relatable stories, actionable insights, and a splash of humour, she demonstrates how our words and listening skills can either build bridges that connect people or create barriers that hold us back.

When Denise Wozniak takes the stage, she’s not just delivering a talk—she’s transforming how your audience can think, feel, and communicate, how they are heard and what they truly hear. Expect them to walk away inspired, energized, and ready to turn conversations into meaningful connections.

Great communication isn’t just about what we say; it’s about how we make others feel—and Denise Wozniak knows exactly how to show your team the way.

Join renowned speaker Denise Wozniak in an interactive and captivating presentation that unveils the potent synergy between ChatGPT and the art of storytelling, propelling your organization to new heights of success.

Discover the transformative capabilities of ChatGPT as Denise delves into how this AI powerhouse can invigorate product launches, amplify brand identity, and infuse vitality into client success narratives.

Explore a visionary approach as Denise Wozniak guides you through an ingenious storytelling framework, seamlessly integrated with ChatGPT, to reshape your digital landscape from website and social media to engaging blogs. Learn to harness ChatGPT’s prowess not as a mere tool, but as a collaborator in your creative process.

Whether your aim is nurturing a vibrant community or forging unwavering client loyalty, the fusion of ChatGPT and Denise’s expert guidance as a Certified Storytelling Coach will empower you to cultivate innovation and elevate your organization like never before.

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Denise Wozniak as she dives into the world of stress, inviting the audience to reveal their own stressors through ingenious anonymous technology. This sets the stage for a candid, engaging and open conversation.

Denise fearlessly lays bare her own traumatic journey – a rollercoaster of challenges: from being laid off to receiving devastating diagnoses, caring for loved ones battling illnesses, and breaking free from domestic abuse. But she doesn’t stop there, she reveals her recent victory over bladder cancer, a testament to the power of resilience.

In this heart-touching tale, Denise Wozniak sheds light on her journey with Chronic PTSD, beautifully weaving her story with the everyday struggles we all face. The raw emotions, the relatable aspects of trauma, and the profound impact on mental wellbeing.

This is where Denise unveils her secret “Power Through” method roadmap: seeking support, shifting perspectives, and mastering practical coping strategies. She will leave you with documentation that you can keep, helping you “Power Through” your own challenges.

As the presentation ends, Denise leaves her audience with inspirational and actionable takeaways that can be instantly implemented and shared with others.

From the beginning, Denise Wozniak captivates the audience with her story of working in the world of Human Resources, leading into the heart of her speech: the crucial role of character in the hiring and firing process.

Denise delves into the traditional emphasis on skills and stresses the importance of continuous training to keep employees growing and thriving.

But what sets this presentation apart is how Denise brings “character” to life. Using an ingenious anonymous response system, she skillfully engages the audience through thought-provoking questions like, “what defines desirable character in the context of the workplace?” Prepare to be amazed by the insightful answers that unfold!

Denise Wozniak passionately explains why character truly matters in the workplace, highlighting the value of certain character traits, and demonstrating how they lead to a positive and productive work environment.

The real magic lies in her practical tips for assessing character and you’ll leave with a toolkit of techniques you can immediately apply.

Denise reminds you of the cost of ignoring character flaws and urges organizations to embrace effective leadership in building a cohesive and character-driven workforce.

With this presentation you’ll laugh, you’ll learn and most importantly, you’ll walk away with actionable insights that can transform your approach to hiring.

Denise Wozniak captivates her audience with a powerful opening, drawing them into her world of leadership experiences during her time in Human Resources and as an Executive Assistant. Through her stories, she vividly portrays the impact of exceptional leaders who built strong, cohesive teams, and the flip side, where poor leadership resulted in dismal employee retention, disengagement and even had employees questioning their leader’s loyalty.

Denise poses a thought-provoking question to the audience: “What do you believe makes an effective leader?” The anonymous responses she receives never fail to surprise adding an element of curiosity and engagement to her speech. She discusses sharing a vision and goals; promoting collaboration and effective communication; empowerment; the value of diversity and inclusion; recognition, facilitating team-building activities, and conflict resolution.

Denise Wozniak closes with a summary of the key principles of effective leadership that generate strong and successful teams.

Prepare to be inspired by Denise Wozniak’s incredible journey of resilience and determination! Living in a diverse community, she faced harsh judgment and stigmatization, which pushed her to the brink. In the 90’s, her life took an unexpected turn when both she and her baby daughter were diagnosed with AIDS, thrusting her into a world of secrecy and fear.

Denise’s story is a testament to the power of courage and determination. Refusing to let ignorance, fear and public opinion define her, she embarked on a remarkable path to educate the public and become a fierce advocate for women and children facing similar challenges.

You’ll be captivated as Denise shares her transformative journey of overcoming her intense fear of speaking, a hurdle that seemed insurmountable. With sheer grit, she founded an organization dedicated to helping children and collaborated with UNAIDS to effect positive change by raising respect for the rights of children everywhere.

Through media and podcasts, Denise boldly confronted the public about the consequences faced by those who live in secrecy due to stigma. She talks about the trap of guilt and self-stigma, reminding audiences that it’s vital to reach for inner confidence to rise above adversity and reclaim power.

Denise breaks barriers of stigma and judgment with powerful storytelling. She will leave you with the belief that discrimination has no place, and the strength of the human spirit has no bounds.

As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement age, Denise Wozniak uses her Positive Psychology training and experience working in Human Resources to explore the emerging popular and pressing topic of “Combating Ageism”. The economic impact of boomers leaving the workforce results in the need for a workplace strategy to combat age-related biases and prioritize diversity and inclusion. The legal and policy related implications of discrimination laws should be considered to protect older workers while ensuring career opportunities remain available for younger workers.

Denise encourages organizations to foster intergenerational collaboration and harmony. She examines ways of preparing teams that can leverage boomer experience and knowledge, while encouraging the creativity, humanitarianism, and technical knowledge of younger generations.

Through her work with Ernst & Young International and her role on advisory boards, Denise has personal knowledge of the importance of continuing alumni involvement.

Denise Wozniak concludes by highlighting ageism’s impact on mental health and wellbeing and emphasizes the importance of creating a society that respects and supports individuals of all ages. Organizations can be leaders in this emerging field, giving them an opportunity to be referred to as the gold standard.

This presentation provides great sharing opportunities and actionable takeaways on how to combat ageism in the workplace.

In a world where you must grab your audience’s attention in a matter of minutes, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Denise Wozniak knows the impact that great storytelling can have as a powerful communication tool.

Denise examines the various forms of storytelling in our world today, including social media, podcasting, websites, YouTube, speaking to audiences and communicating to clients. She explains how to build emotional and lasting connections and gives specific examples of when storytelling works and when it dismally fails.

Denise’s work for advocacy campaigns demonstrates how storytelling can be used by leaders to communicate vision, values, and brand. She delves into the topic of motivating others to align with the organization’s mission.

Denise Wozniak will share examples of how storytelling can be used to communicate change and facilitate smooth transition in times of organization transformation and gives examples of when poor communication fails to engage employees.

Lastly, Denise gives a model that can be used by any organization to increase its storytelling ability and create a storytelling culture.

Audiences will leave with a call to action to embrace storytelling as a powerful tool to foster engagement, collaboration, and success in their respective organizations.

This session examines how organizations and leaders can ensure that artificial intelligence evolves responsibly, with empathy and ethics guiding its development. While AI is inherently neutral, its impact depends on the values and intentions of those who design and deploy it. The discussion addresses the fear of human replacement and emphasizes that the true power of AI still relies on the humanity behind it.

Denise Wozniak explores the critical balance between technology and human ethics, providing practical insights for embedding compassion, integrity, and purpose into innovation. Participants will learn how to become the human compass that directs AI toward outcomes that strengthen trust, communication, and resilience in an increasingly automated world.