Speaking Bio
Alison Elissa Horner is a career coach who specializes in helping young professionals navigate their careers. She is an experienced speaker who consistently delivers both inspiration and actionable takeaways. Her speaking style involves storytelling, humor, and audience participation.
Alison is an active member of Toastmasters International. She is an Advanced Communicator Bronze and has won her club’s humorous speech contest.
Her speaking topics include:
- Connecting To Your Passion
- Creating a Winning Career Plan
- Successfully Launching Your Career
Testimonials
“It was a pleasure having you come and speak! I don’t think that I have ever seen so many folks wait around after the event to talk with the speaker, which I think is a good indicator of how well you engaged people.”
“Alison’s work with my student organization was outstanding. Her ability to relate to our members and provide valuable insight that we could all take away from made her a wonderful resource for us. She communicated well with us before, during and after our session, and she kept our organization’s specific needs of service learning as students and adults in mind. We look forward to working with her again in the future.”
Vice President
Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity, Theta Chi chapter George Washington University
“Alison developed a workshop especially for our audience of young professionals. She is an engaging speaker and her presentation was both thought-provoking and approachable.”
“Alison walked in the room with a great attitude and immediately won over the trainees with her presentation. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped trainees work through some of the thoughts that were holding them back from progressing. She left them with useful tools that will undoubtedly help them move forward. We can’t wait to have her back!”
2013 Speaking Engagements
April 22
“Creating a Winning Career Plan”
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
April 18
“Is Hiring a Career Coach Right For My Situation?”
University of Maryland Alumni Association
College Park, MD
March 28
“Creating a Winning Career Plan”
Nonprofit Speakers Series
Hosted by George Mason University, Registration is Free and Open to the Public
Arlington, VA
March 22
“Accountability, Time Management, and Goal Setting”
Career TEAM
Washington, DC
2012 Speaking Engagements
November 16th
“5 Ways to Boost Your Happiness and Well Being”
Private Company Presentation
Chantilly, VA
November 12th
“Connecting To Your Passion”
Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland
College Park, MD
October 22nd
“Creating a Winning Career Plan”
Public and International Affairs Graduate School Program
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
September 21
“Accountability, Time Management, and Goal Setting”
Career TEAM
Washington, DC
June 23
“What the Hell Am I Doing With My Life?” Group Workshop
June Workshop
Arlington, VA
May 18
“Creating a Winning Career Plan”
Young Non Profit Professionals DC Annual Conference
Washington, DC
April 16
“Connecting To Your Passion”
University of Maryland 390H QUEST Class
College Park, MD
March 22
“If I Make It To Naptime I’ll Be Alright”
Ignite DC
Washington, DC
February 7
“Life’s Little Frustrations”
Kiwanis Club of Tysons Corner/ McLean
Tyson’s Corner, VA
January 12
“Recurring Resolutions”
Falls Church Rotary Club
Falls Church, VA
January 11
“Recurring Resolutions”
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
Washington, DC
5 Minute Speaking Sample
2011 Ignite DC: Why Jack Bauer Needs A Nap
Scheduling
Contact Alison to schedule a speaking engagement.