LaNella Hooper-Williams delivers engaging, practical keynotes and workshops that help emerging and senior leaders communicate with confidence, strengthen their executive presence and build credible personal brands.
Drawing on more than 35 years of corporate communication and marketing experience, LaNella brings real-world insight, energy and immediately applicable strategies to every program. Her audiences leave with practical tools they can use in presentations, important conversations and defining leadership moments.
Popular speaking and training topics include:
• Communicating with Confidence and Clarity
• Strengthening Executive Presence
• Building a Credible Personal Brand
• Improving Presentation and Public-Speaking Skills
• Using Storytelling to Increase Leadership Influence
Professionals from leading organizations have participated in LaNella’s programs, including:
• ADP
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Covance
• Fannie Mae
• Johnson & Johnson
• New Jersey Resources
• Panasonic
• Rutgers University
• USGA
To discuss bringing LaNella to your meeting, conference or leadership program, email lanella@hooperwilliams.com.
“As a result of the HWC Personal Branding workshops our students are mindful of the importance perceptions can be as a leader. The real life examples of brand marketing challenges them to develop and manage their personal brand every day.”
– Connie A. Ellis, Director of Corporate Programs, Institute for Women’s Leadership Center for Women and Work
“LaNella, you rocked! I have heard nothing but great things about the session.”
– Sharon Wilkerson, Vice President, Technology, Fannie Mae
“Just wanted to let you know – you got rave reviews on the Personal Branding session evaluations. Thanks for such a great job – there were lots of comments that indicated the participants were really thinking about their own brand.”
-Beth Tracey, Coordinator, Oasis Leadership & Professional Development Program
Often, when I tell someone to “Keep Dreaming,” it comes from a sarcastic place and means “this will never happen.” However, as I reflect on the crazy, challenging year we all experienced in 2020, I think it’s time to get back to our dreams literally.
At the beginning of 2020, I had big dreams. I had planned a February vacation trip to Thailand, a women’s conference in March, Florida in April, Aruba in June, and Hilton Head with cousins in October. All plans were canceled indefinitely. Getting refunds/credits from travel agencies, airlines and hotels became a significant challenge and took lots of energy.
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Hi! I'm LaNella Hooper-Williams. Through my blog, my mission is to give you tips and practical tools that will help you build a powerful brand and accomplish your personal and professional dreams. You’ll learn strategies that help you manage your personal brand, get noticed and rewarded for your unique talents, and gain greater career focus.
