Velera Wilson
Award-Winning Author & Consultant
Velera Wilson
Award-Winning Author & Consultant
Biography
Confidence, leadership, high performance, women in the workplace: Velera Wilson is a global speaker, author and consultant that addresses these topics head-on during keynotes and trainings for clients like Visa, Pfizer, Hulu, WeWork, GAP, CVS, and other industry leaders.
Velera doesn't speak theoretically—her expertise has been tested, tried and proven in the real world. With over twenty years of marketing leadership expertise, she's developed strategies and launched products for industry giants like AT&T and Fiserv, and, as a VP of Marketing, led a global team responsible for generating over 200 million in revenue annually.
It’s with this insight that she founded Positive Identity, a company that partners with organizations to develop confident, skilled contributors and thriving leaders.
A highly engaging speaker and educator, she connects with audiences at every level—from interns to senior executives—because despite being wildly ambitious, she knows all too well what has impacted her and affects many others: self-doubt.
From her award-winning book, You're Absolutely Worth It, articles and podcasts to interviews with CBS, NBC and other media outlets, Wilson delivers transformative messages that help people break through limiting beliefs, embrace change, do it scared and achieve incredible results.
Speaker Videos
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Speech Topics
Shifting from Self-Doubt to Undeniable Confidence
When you believe in yourself, everything changes. There’s an unspoken reality in the workplace: many individuals silently struggle to believe in themselves, undermining their ability to contribute and lead effectively.
Velera delivers a transformational keynote based on her award-winning book You’re Absolutely Worth It, that helps audiences break ties with limiting beliefs, step into a more powerful version of themselves, and show up in any room with greater authority.
Through raw vulnerability, relatable stories, and high interaction, audiences are challenged to look inward and gain proven approaches to own their voice, recognize their value, and operate with confidence.
This talk is perfect for individuals and organizations that want to embrace positive mindsets, foster confident contributions, and ignite bold moves.
Audiences will learn:
- How to get to the root of fear and doubt that can short-circuit success
- Practical shifts to replace limiting beliefs with confident action
- Techniques to own their brilliance and seat at the table without hesitation
- Strategies to pursue goals courageously – even after “no” and rejection
Blueprint for High Impact & Performance
Next-level results don’t happen by accident - it’s deliberate. High-performing teams and leaders are what organizations want most — but what are the ingredients that make this a reality? Velera delivers a powerful keynote that teaches audiences how to cut through the noise, sharpen their focus, and operate at their best every day.
Packed with proven strategies, audiences will walk away from this session equipped to take ownership of their success, set goals and follow through, and deliver game-changing results without burnout.
Ideal for individuals and organizations that want to realize their potential, increase performance, and make a positive impact.
Audiences will learn:
- Master a four-step blueprint to level up impact and performance that promotes wellness
- How to ignite ownership and purpose in their role —even when motivation runs low
- Strategies to increase clarity and lock in on what truly moves the needle day-to-day
- Techniques to take bold, consistent action that accelerates next-level success
Braving Change: Resilient through Disruption
Change is inevitable — how you navigate it is everything. In this keynote, Velera helps audiences rethink change so they can face it with courage and a growth mindset. Through practical anecdotes, personal stories, and real-world insights, audiences will walk away with tools to navigate uncertainty, stay focused during the “messy middle,” and move forward with purpose.
Ideal for individuals and organizations that want to stay agile, build resilience, and embrace change head-on.
Audiences will learn:
- Spot and shift out of the resistance behavior patterns that can stall progress and drain productivity
- Reframe and leverage change as a catalyst for courageous leadership and growth
- Apply a four-step resilience method to stay sharp and steady under pressure —without sacrificing wellbeing
- Create a future-focused view that fuels energy and drive even in uncertainty
Authentic & Effective: Thriving Skillfully as a Woman
Being yourself is a powerful strategy.
Many women step into organizations and leadership roles ready to make an impact. However at times, they find themselves navigating visible and invisible forces and pressure in the workplace that make them wonder, “Can I really be myself - and be successful?” This keynote is an invitation to step into their power authentically and purposefully as an ambitious woman – giving them permission to be who they are, embrace what is right about them, and leverage it to be successful.
Audiences will learn:
- Three sources of fear and resistance that can keep them frustrated in their career - and how to address them
- A simple five-part process to embrace their unique strengths, so they step into their role and any room as their most authentic self
- Four action steps they can apply immediately to create a vision for their career that honors their ambitions, values, and well-being
Testimonials
Books & Media
Books
You’re Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence, and Own Your Yes
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