<p>From shaping the voices of prime ministers to advising top CEOs, Allison Shapira is the trusted authority in transforming leaders and organizations through the art of powerful communication.</p><p>As a leader, your voice matters. Your ability to enter a room with presence and speak in a way that commands attention helps you build trust with clients and colleagues and directly influences your leadership trajectory. In an age of artificial intelligence, constant disruption, and rapid change, authentic communication is no longer a “soft skill” — it’s a business imperative. When used strategically, AI can help leaders clarify their message, scale trust, and lead with greater presence, empathy, and impact. Whether you’re speaking to your team, your board, or your clients, it’s your voice which is your most valuable leadership asset.</p><p>Allison Shapira helps leaders tap into that power. An adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, former opera singer, and Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking, Allison has spent over 20 years working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits around the world. She equips leaders with the tools to communicate authentically, confidently, and effectively — in person, online, or in partnership with AI. Her book, <em>Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others,</em> was a <em>Washington Post </em>bestseller. Her forthcoming book is entitled <em>AI for the Authentic Leader: How AI Can Help You Lead with Confidence, Clarity, and Influence </em>(Fall 2025).</p><p><br></p>
Global Expert on Leadership Communication; Founder and CEO; Former Opera Singer; Harvard Kennedy School Adjunct Lecturer
<ul><li><strong>Lead with Your Voice: Developing Inspired and Purpose-Driven Leaders</strong></li><li>Throughout history, leaders have used their voices to inspire audiences and mobilize action. Words can be used to command, comfort, and ignite. As one of the world’s foremost experts on communication and leadership, Allison Shapira teaches audiences how to lead with their voice in order to build trust with clients, colleagues, and other critical stakeholders. Drawing upon her expertise, Allison weaves together a powerful approach to using your voice. She introduces her innovative ACE Model of leadership communication—Authenticity, Clarity, and Energy—offering practical strategies to enhance daily interactions and amplify impact. Key takeaways include the following and can be customized for any audience:</li><li>Authenticity – Speak with confidence by aligning your words with your purpose, ensuring both authenticity and persuasiveness;</li><li>Clarity – In a world of distractions, brevity is power. Master the art of clear, concise communication, even in uncertainty; and, </li><li>Energy – Your presence shapes the room. Learn to harness and project your best energy for maximum influence.</li><li><strong>AI & The Authentic Leader: How AI Can Help You Lead with Confidence, Clarity, and Influence</strong></li><li>Artificial intelligence is already changing how we communicate. Can it actually make us more authentic and more creative than ever before? In this eye-opening presentation, Allison Shapira draws from her own research and experiences to share how personalized AI tools can help us tap into our creativity, stories, and values, so we can supercharge our authenticity.</li><li>She’ll discuss the benefits and risks of AI—and show audiences how they can use it in ethical, effective, and powerful ways to make us better as humans. Key Takeaways from this presentation include a clear understanding of how to use AI ethically in daily communication practices; practical techniques for leveraging AI to enhance personal authenticity and creativity; and strategies for building confidence in communication style by embracing AI as a thought partner. This presentation can be customized for any audience.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>