Shanna AdamicOptimism Keynote Speaker

Shanna brings extraordinary lived experience overcoming a life-threatening brain tumor with only a 4% chance of regaining facial function. As a Fortune 100 corporate leader who guided teams through the largest healthcare IT merger in history with Oracle, former NFL cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs for nearly a decade, and regional Emmy Award winner, she combines authentic resilience with proven leadership strategies. Her message of audacious optimism isn't theoretical. It's forged from real adversity and corporate transformation. As a hearing-impaired woman executive, she also brings unique perspective on overcoming barriers and leading with authenticity that resonates across diverse audiences.

Shanna's signature keynote "The Power of Audacious Optimism" focuses on three transformative pillars: embracing the unknown with curiosity rather than fear, igniting your "I will" power to replace doubt with bold confidence, and imagining what could be possible when approaching challenges optimistically. She addresses leadership through adversity, building resilient teams, managing change, creating optimistic workplace cultures, and promoting personal growth. All presentations draw from her survival journey and Fortune 100 leadership experience, providing both inspiration and actionable strategies. Shanna customizes every keynote to align with your organization's specific challenges and goals.

Yes, absolutely. Shanna delivers powerful virtual keynote experiences that maintain the same emotional impact and inspiration as in-person events. Her background as a regional Emmy Award winner and experienced corporate communicator ensures polished, professional delivery in any format. She understands how to connect authentically through digital platforms, bringing her awe-inspiring story and optimistic energy to remote audiences. Shanna is experienced with all major virtual event platforms and can customize her technical setup to match your specific needs.

Shanna's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes. However, she's highly flexible and works with meeting planners to create the perfect timing for your event. Whether you need a powerful opening keynote to set an optimistic tone for your conference, a closing session that sends attendees home inspired, or a mid-day presentation to reenergize participants, Shanna adapts her content and delivery accordingly. She can also participate in panel discussions or extended Q&A sessions as part of your event programming.

Absolutely. Shanna works closely with event organizers to understand your organization's specific challenges, culture, and desired outcomes. With her Fortune 100 corporate background leading teams through the largest healthcare IT merger in history, she understands diverse industry contexts and organizational dynamics. Whether your audience works in healthcare, technology, finance, associations, nonprofits, or any other sector, Shanna ensures her audacious optimism framework and leadership insights speak directly to their experiences. Her message of resilience and optimistic leadership is universal, but her examples and applications are tailored to your unique situation.

Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau, providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Shanna personally and have complete confidence in her ability to deliver a transformative keynote experience that combines her awe-inspiring survival story with practical leadership strategies. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements, and pre-event coordination with Shanna's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Shanna's presentation content, coordinate timing, and ensure every detail aligns with your event vision. Our goal is making your event unforgettable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.