From fear to forward

Keynotes & coaching for people who want to get unstuck and make bold moves. 

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The world tells us lies, y’all.

It says there is only one way. It tells us we can buy (or earn) an easy button or a magic wand.

It says we have to push others out of the way to succeed, and that there are only so many seats at the table. It says we have to stuff our emotions in a box and leave our authenticity at the door.
The world is a dirty rotten liar pants.

Hi, I’m Valerie garcia

I believe there is a better way to lead, to serve customers, and to build teams.  I believe stories can (and should) change the world.  I believe we are starved for realness and fed up with wafflers. I believe there is no way to do this wrong, and that the truest job of a leader is to scooch over and pull up chairs.

I help leaders, marketers, and organizations
celebrate change, tell purposeful stories,
rebelliously risk, and have hard conversations out loud.

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If you are looking for a speaker who will tell you to go back to basics and keep doing what you’ve always done, I am not for you.

But if you are looking for a speaker who will motivate you to  put on your boots and get moving, we should talk.

I’m in! Let’s talk! →

BELIEVE AUDACIOUS THINGS. 
BELIEVE DELUSIONAL THINGS. 
BELIEVE THINGS YOU HAVE
NO BUSINESS BELIEVING. 

IT’S TIME TO BE DONE PLAYING SMALL.

Not only is Valerie inspiring and insightful

but she brings a spirit to each presentation that keeps you on the edge of your chair. She takes topics that can be intimidating and brings them to a level that is easy and compels you to want to know more!

Kathy, Director of Learning, Realty ONE Group

Heads up! 

It’s time to celebrate your messy-ness. 

Forget quiet quitting and hustle culture. It’s time to lean allll the way in to your authenticity at work. This book gives you the roadmap to becoming a leader that is the most you you can be, and create healthier workplaces and happier people in the process. 

Oooh. Bring it.   →