You Wear a Crown, Not a Cape: How Women Ignite Resilience and Lead Change with Heart

Women in leadership roles often feel the weight of expectations while navigating constant change. Without resilience and strong connections, the risk of overextension and burnout grows—dimming both personal and organizational potential.

Drawing from her own journey—including the moment she collapsed in her closet from exhaustion—Alana delivers a transformative keynote on cultivating resilience, self-empathy and meaningful connection. With honesty, humor, and proven strategies, she equips women to protect their well-being, strengthen authentic connections, and rise into their leadership with clarity and confidence. Participants will leave inspired to thrive in their careers without sacrificing themselves in the process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the warning signs of overcommitment and burnout—and apply resilience strategies to protect their well-being.

  • Strengthen authentic connections that provide support, accountability, and encouragement in high-pressure environments.

  • Set and maintain healthy boundaries that empower leadership without exhaustion.

  • Lead with clarity and confidence by integrating emotional intelligence into daily decisions and relationships.

“You don’t need a cape to be powerful—your crown is enough.”

What’s Your Catalyst? The Power of Managed Change: How Purpose and Passion Can Drive Strategic Life Change

We learned in science that change needs a catalyst, but what about in life? Many professionals in today’s ever-changing work environment feel stuck, complacent or even fearful about their professional growth. In order to get back on track it is necessary to reconnect with their passion and establish their “WHY”.

In this inspiring program, Alana shares the events that ignited her life changing catalyst to demonstrate how purpose and passion reinforce one’s personal and professional goals.

Through powerful storytelling, she will take the audience on a journey to discover their passions, talents, and path to being more resilient leaders. Alana’s interactive delivery will leave the audience with immediate steps to move them forward in growth at work and home. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®!

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply self-discovery strategies to uncover who you are and what you were made to do

  • Create a strategic plan to drive meaningful change in your life

  • Learn a proven model for leading change and building resilience

  • Leverage proven techniques to sustain lasting change in your personal and professional life

Be Their Catalyst: Driving Strategic Change in Your Team

Do the talented individuals you lead need to be more effective? Does your team need to strengthen performance while navigating constant change?

We learned in science that change needs a catalyst. The same is true for teams.

In this inspiring and interactive program, Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP, helps leaders balance performance expectations with the human needs of their teams. Through relatable stories, engaging activities, and practical strategies, participants will explore how purpose and passion can re-energize leaders and the people they lead.

Alana will guide participants in clarifying their team’s mission, connecting it to the organization’s strategic priorities, and recognizing the unique contributions of each team member. Leaders will leave better equipped to build trust, strengthen resilience, and influence lasting change across their teams and organizations. Leading change…the Ms. Engineer Way®.

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply team development strategies hat recognize and leverage each team member’s contributions.

  • Align the team’s mission and priorities with the organization’s broader strategy.
  • Use a proven model to lead change and build resilience during uncertainty.

  • Apply practical techniques that sustain engagement, performance, and lasting change.

Leading Change in a Changing World: Adaptive Leadership Strategies that Win

Your role as a change leader has always been dominated by your need to communicate. You communicate with your teams, stakeholders, and management team regularly. But are they getting the message? Leadership and communication techniques evolve just as people do. This engaging program will leave you with techniques to effectively communicate the change you are leading in your team or organization. If you’re a leader and you want to win this game and the next, then this program is for you.

Learning Objectives:

  • Techniques for assessing needs so you can properly address them

  • The importance of key metrics to manage your change messaging

  • A change leadership framework that allows you to be strategic and adaptable

Engineered for Success – Adapting Your Skills to Get Ahead

In today’s constantly changing workplace it takes more than knowledge and skill to succeed. Charles Darwin says that adaptability, not strength or intelligence, will determine one’s survival. Alana has seen firsthand just how important it is for professionals to balance their technical skills and operational knowledge with leadership and human behavior insight, in order to thrive during change.

In this uplifting virtual presentation about transition and continuous development, Alana reveals the secrets that helped her advance from a field engineer to an internationally recognized Project Management Consultant and Change Leadership Expert.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn secrets to thrive during change

  • Retain top talent by ensuring their career is providing the results they desire

  • Identify resources to maintain your team’s motivation for maximum success

  • Leverage proven techniques to create and sustain lasting change

Leading the Way: Building a Culture of Connection and Inclusion

What do high performing organizations need to be competitive? Research shows they need an equitable and inclusive culture so all their talent can thrive. In this thought-provoking program, you will learn best practices for getting buy-in to integrating this vital component of organizational development. By understanding the benefits and value, every leader can be a catalyst for change, leading to belonging and improved team performance. Building Culture…the Ms. Engineer Way®!

Learning Objectives:

  • Communicate the business case for inclusive culture in their organization

  • Maximize the impact that different ideas have on innovation and creativity

  • Champion and promote belonging for the benefit of their team, organization, and industry

  • Evaluate their ability to have Emotionally Intelligent Conversations to advance inclusion

“Alana is insightful; has a sense of humor; and relates to the workplace since she has some great experience with Fortune 500 companies. Should you get the opportunity to hear her speak, please make the effort! You will be glad you did.”

-C. J, Lehman, AIG