Valerie is an accomplished speaker/presenter who has been entertaining and educating audiences for more than 3 decades. She uses her performance chops and speaking background to connect with the audience and share messages in meaningful ways.
Valerie has studied adult learning principles, is certified by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business to teach at the University level, and teaches at the University of California, Irvine. She has shared wisdom on personal leadership, living a vibrant life, leading high-performance teams, marketing and business strategy, spiritual aspects of leadership, and more.
She has shared the “stage” with such notables as Les Brown, Andrew Harvey, Rickie Byars Beckwith, Dr. Sharon Stroud, Greg S. Reid, Kim Castle, Don Miguel Ruiz, Marsh Engle and actress Tina Lifford. Audiences praise Valerie for her stage presence and her ability to make complex concepts easy to understand, as well has how engaging, interactive and inspiring she is.
“Valerie, you deeply moved and powerfully motivated our audience! The wisdom and tools you shared, and the light-heartedness and authenticity you bring to the stage make you truly inspiring. The audience made it clear how they felt about you with that standing ovation! I can’t wait to welcome you back!”
~Teresa de Grosbois, Founder and President, Evolutionary Business Council
“Valerie Sheppard is a brilliant speaker who lights up the room with insight, intelligence and genuine guidance. She educates and elevates her audiences in success principles that motivate and inspire action. It has been my distinctive pleasure to welcome Valerie to our Amazing Woman’s Day stages on multiple occasions with plans to invite her back time and time again. I highly recommend that anyone looking for a dynamic presence for your event, keynote program or symposium do the same!”
~Marsh Engle, Author, Founder of Amazing Woman’s Day, www.marshengle.com