Victoria Labalme

Performance Strategist for the World's Top Leaders & Brands, Producer, Performing Artist

Victoria Labalme

Performance Strategist for the World's Top Leaders & Brands, Producer, Performing Artist

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Biography

Victoria Labalme helps people perform at their highest levels by Risking Forward to express their hidden genius.

Her proprietary Risk Forward® systems and strategies have been embraced by 13 of the Fortune 100 companies. She has been the private coach to C-suite executives at Starbucks, Microsoft, PayPal, Omnicom, New York Life Insurance, Polycom, and JCDecaux; and has worked with over 700 organizations including Intel, Cisco, Oracle, IBM, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, AAA, Precor, 24 Hour Fitness, Optum, LPL Financial, ADP, L’Oreal, GSA, U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, The World Bank, Nationwide, MetLife and Chase.

Victoria has also been the private consultant to Hollywood directors, New York Times Bestselling Authors and thought leaders appearing on stages for PBS, TED and Oprah.

With 20 years in the Performing Arts — from Broadway to comedy clubs, landmark films to high-profile television — Victoria brings uncommon insights to help individuals and organizations embrace uncertainty, distinguish their work and achieve sustainable growth.

Her show business credits include: a cameo on Sex & The City, 27 television commercials including a Super Bowl spot, NHK Japan’s documentary with Harvey Keitel and Robert DeNiro, a film Bessie directed by Academy Award winner D.A. Pennebaker, HBO’s Workspace Theater, Caroline’s on Broadway, and representation by the manager for Billy Crystal and the late Robin Williams.

Victoria also conceived and produced the documentary film, Muppet Guys Talking about the visionary leadership style of Jim Henson: how a culture of innovation, risk taking, hard work, and playfulness produced one of the most successful creative endeavors in history. The film premiered at SXSW with critical acclaim from The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, BBC, Los Angeles Times, and ABC Good Morning America.

A graduate of Stanford University and an inductee into the Speaker Hall of Fame, Victoria is also the founder of a complete suite of online learning experiences and live workshops proven to help people Risk Forward® and knock their presentations out of the park – on stage, in meetings, in virtual presentations…and in life.

Speaker Videos

Sizzle Reel

Crazy Busy Nuts: Getting Off the Conveyor Belt of Life

How to Use Empathy in Your Communications

An Essential Skill for Building Connection

How to Bring Out the Best In Yourself Others

Leadership Communication: Sharpie VS Pencil

The Throughline

Innovation in Organizations: The Importance of Speaking Up Sharing

2 Critical Moments for Effective Communication

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Speech Topics

Risk Forward®: The Art of Showing Up & Leading Teams That Win

There is no question the world has changed.

Leaders are faced with an ever-evolving work landscape. AI is surging forward. The hybrid model continues to evolve. And disruption is upon us. With change comes tremendous opportunity, but only if your team members have the right mindset.

What does your team need now? The ability to adapt, innovate & take action.

The most successful companies, individuals and organizations are those who have the courage to go where they have not been before.

Now more than ever, it’s essential to Risk Forward.

In this keynote, leaders will learn how to:

Shift people’s mindsets to see change as opportunity
Take “Micro Risks” to move beyond a comfort zone
Unlock innovation using a single phrase from the Risk Forward methodology
Approach interactions in a way that fosters curiosity and collaboration
Up-level effectiveness with 3V listening skills
Improve the outcome of any interaction using the KDF framework
Harness the #1 tool to communicate with impact, anywhere, anytime
Inspire teams to develop a high performance attitude
Elevate people’s skills to remain customer-centric and client-focused
Embrace the unknown and unlock hidden genius
Capitalize on your organization’s most valuable asset: your people

Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools they can implement the next day.

Risk Forward®: The Art of Showing Up & Rocking Your Sales

There is no question the world has changed.

Organizations, sales teams, consultants and advisors are faced with an ever-evolving work landscape. AI is surging forward. The hybrid model continues to evolve. And disruption is upon us.

With change comes tremendous opportunity, but only if your team members have the right mindset.

What do your people need now? The ability to adapt, innovate & take action… to tap into their strengths and unlock hidden genius.

The most successful companies, individuals and organizations are those who have the courage to go where they have not been before.

Now more than ever, it’s essential to Risk Forward.

Based on your specific needs, your sales team members will learn how to:

Shift people’s mindsets to see change as opportunity
Take “Micro Risks” to move beyond a comfort zone
Unlock innovation using a single phrase from the Risk Forward methodology
Approach interactions in a way that fosters collaboration
Up-level effectiveness with 3V listening skills
Improve the outcome of any interaction using the KDF framework
Harness the #1 tool to communicate with impact, anywhere, anytime
Inspire teams to develop a high performance attitude
Elevate people’s skills to remain customer-centric and client-focused
Embrace the unknown and unlock hidden genius
Capitalize on your organization’s most valuable asset: your people

Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools they can implement the next day.

Communicate > Connect > Come Alive: Risk Forward ® & Rock the Room®

Having guided advisors, accountants, financial services & insurance professionals as well as their support staff for over 20 years, Victoria is known for sharing specific, immediately applicable tools which she’s taught her top clients and their teams to help them dramatically improve their skills in leadership, communication, client relationships and business performance… and unlock their hidden genius.

This inspiring, engaging and tactical keynote will shine a light on select business essentials that are too often overlooked and ignored, and which can either create—or cost you—key relationships and incalculable dollars.

Based on your intended event outcomes and the length of time Victoria is allotted, takeaways may include:

The #1 tool to communicate with impact, anywhere, anytime
How to be confident, clear and compelling in your client communications and relationships
The biggest mistake most service professionals make…and how to avoid it
How to up-level effectiveness with 3V listening skills
The human factor in the era of AI
How to improve the outcome of any client interaction using the KDF framework
Approach interactions in a way that fosters collaboration
Two moments you can’t afford to blow (and what to do instead)
How to reconnect (and help clients reconnect) with what really matters
Inspire teams to develop a high performance mindset to support others
Learn critical tools to be customer-centric and client-focused
Bonus: 20 Top Traits of a Successful Accountant, Advisor or Team Member

Risk Forward ®: Communicate > Connect > Come Alive

LOOKING FOR A HIGH-ENERGY, INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER TO OPEN OR CLOSE YOUR EVENT?

There is no question the world has changed.

Organizations are faced with an ever-evolving work landscape. AI is surging forward. The hybrid model continues to evolve. And disruption is upon us. With change comes tremendous opportunity, but only if your team members have the right mindset.

What do your people need now?

The ability to adapt, innovate & take action… to tap into their strengths and unlock hidden genius..

The most successful companies, individuals and organizations are those who have the courage to go where they have not been before.

Now more than ever, it’s essential to Risk Forward.

Learn how to:

Shift people’s mindsets to see change as opportunity
Take “Micro Risks” to move beyond a comfort zone
Unlock innovation using a single phrase from the Risk Forward methodology
Approach interactions in a way that fosters collaboration
Up-level effectiveness with 3V listening skills
Improve the outcome of any interaction using the KDF framework
Harness the #1 tool to communicate with impact, anywhere, anytime
Inspire teams to develop a high performance attitude
Elevate people’s skills to remain customer-centric and client-focused
Embrace the unknown and unlock hidden genius
Capitalize on your organization’s most valuable asset: your people

Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools they can implement the next day.

Testimonials

"A tour de force! Thank you for putting together such a whirlwind performance. It was stunning to see you transform the messaging of your material into points that related so well with our technology-minded audience."

- Marketing Manager, Sun Microsystems

"Two years after our National Sales Meeting, people are still talking about Victoria Labalme’s event. She had my entire sales team laughing, listening, applauding—and most importantly—learning. One never forgets a Grand Slam. Victoria rocked the house."

- Senior Vice President Sales, Administaff

"Your keynote speech was a huge hit with our sales and management team and the training sessions you did on "turning presentations into performances" well exceeded our expectations. In fact, the comments and feedback from our folks were overwhelmingly positive and we have seen an immediate impact on sales activity and new business since our meeting. Thanks again!"

- Vice President, Enterprise Rent-A-Car

"If you’re looking for an unforgettable speaker experience, I enthusiastically recommend Victoria Labalme. She’ll make you look great! A year later, attendees still reference Victoria’s messages and remember how she made them laugh, cry and best of all, make the most of the moment."

- Manager, Travel Communications, AAA

"Your event was the talk and "WOW" of my Zone Sales Meeting! My team got some great working tools from your program. You inspired my entire team tremendously, and we have not been able to stop talking about your program. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for a performance that we will never forget."

- Zone Sales Director, Starbucks

"Thank you for the outstanding presentation you gave to our leadership team. People are still buzzing, talking about how meaningful it was to them. Your messages from that day are still resounding. I received the most positive comments ever on the meeting reaction forms."

- Communications Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield

"When we went looking for a unique speaker for our company’s sales program, we searched the usual suspect’s resumes. Then we found Victoria. And what a find. She delivered. Pure and simple. She is funny, poignant, dramatic, visual – in short, the total package. I highly recommend Victoria for a program of any size, for any industry, global or domestic."

- VP Marketing & Communications, IBM

"Victoria doesn’t just connect…she knocks you on your butt and inspires you to reach for the stars…an amazing, moving experience that will challenge you to look at your communication skills in an entirely different light."

- CEO, The Legacy Companies, LLC