Therese was a public speaker long before she was a writer. Her parents believed you couldn’t get far in this world if you couldn’t talk to a group, so they coaxed her into her first speech competition when she was 13. She loved it. (It might have helped that she won).

Microsoft, Amazon, TEDxStLouis, the Cleveland Clinic, Notre Dame University, and Harvard Business School are some of the many groups that have brought Therese in to speak.

Here are some of the most popular talks Therese has done for corporate clients, conferences, non-profit organizations, and universities:

Let’s Talk:  Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower
How to give and solicit feedback to bring out your best at work

Tackling Unconscious Bias in Performance Reviews
How gender bias sneaks into performance reviews and how to curb it

How Women Decide:  What We Should Know About Gender and Decision Making (But Often Don’t)
A talk that debunks myths about women as decision-makers and offers strategies for making smarter choices  

The Joys and Challenges of Teaching Outside Your Comfort Zone
How common it is to teach something you just learned and strategies for doing it brilliantly

Therese is now available to provide virtual / online events. 

Please don’t expect your average webinar of a voice droning on and on over boring slides.  A session with Therese is interactive and engaging, and most importantly, it’s practical.  You and your team will leave with strategies you want to try immediately.

Speaking - Testimonials

“Therese’s talks are always smart, challenging, and engaging.”

—Peter Felten, Elon University

“Therese connects with audiences in a very personal way. She has this way of balancing research findings with personal stories, and that means yes, she makes you think, but she also makes you feel.”

—Michele DiPietro, Kennesaw State University

“Therese is a master at telling stories that engage participants and at facilitating activities that challenge them to think in new ways.”

—Kevin Barry, University of Notre Dame

“Therese brings a certain sage-like quality to her sessions. She is honest and realistic, yet empowering and positive.”

—Sumita Khatri, Cleveland Clinic

“Dr. Huston doesn’t just present eye-opening research and stories; she gives audiences actionable advice that can transform our careers and even the workplace. Her work is so vital during this moment of change.”

—Carolyn Gan, Watermark Conference for Women

“Therese partnered thoughtfully with our leadership team to create a workshop that was tailored to our unique needs. This enabled us to ensure the content was grounded in data, relevant and engaging for the attendees.”

—Leslie Chen, Microsoft

A peek at Therese on stage

 
 
 
 

To book Therese for a speaking engagement, please contact:
Alysyn Reinhardt, Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at
areinhardt@penguinrandomhouse.com

Upcoming events and podcast interviews

Only private speaking. events are booked at the moment.

Check back soon for updates!