Elizabeth "Dr. E" Carter, PhD

Empowering professionals to elevate performance, presence, and potential — and build legacy.

Travels from Pittsburgh PA, USA

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Speaks on:

Personal Empowerment

Authentic Leadership

Decision Making

Executive Presence

Performance Management

Resilience

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Associations & Membership Orgs

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Breakout

Keynote

Workshop


2023- NAPSAC Excellence in Professional Speaking
Host -Elevate Your Corporate Value w/Dr. E Podcast
New Pittsburgh Courier 2021 Woman of Excellence

Audience members say

Dr. E captivates audiences with her energetic, personable style that transforms how people approach their goals and setbacks. She delivers clear, organized presentations packed with relevant insights that attendees describe as "tremendously informative" and "never boring." Her unique approach—drawing from personal experience—refreshes and motivates participants to embrace past failures and gain fresh perspective on their challenges. Clients book Dr. E when they need someone who genuinely connects, provides actionable strategies, and inspires immediate forward momentum in both personal and professional growth.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt refreshed and motivated to restart and embrace past failures.

  • Attendees gained relevant insights applicable to various areas of their lives, prompting them to move ahead and act on their goals.

  • Listeners, whether working towards goals or seeking them, found the session beneficial in providing direction and motivation.

Elizabeth "Dr. E"'s Bio

Dr. Elizabeth A. Carter is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience in top insurance and healthcare companies, including Allstate, The Hartford, AIG, and Highmark. She currently serves as a Project Manager at Wabtec through TEKsystems, leading global HR initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency. As the founder of AAPPEAL, LLC, Dr. Carter helps professionals—especially women and people of color—become more visible, valued, and promotable. Her mission is to “break the eight percent” and increase representation in leadership. She holds a PhD in Education and is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Distinguished Toastmaster.

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Elizabeth "Dr. E" Offers the Following Talks

Executive PresencePersonal Empowerment

Stop Waiting to Be Chosen: The 7-Step Path from Overlooked to Unstoppable

  • Articulate professional value with clarity and confidence.

  • Strengthen communication and executive presence

  • Build a strategy for long-term advancement

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45 - 60 minutes

Personal EmpowermentSelf Awareness

Permission Not Required: How to Own Your Worth and Move with Confidence

  • Recognize the patterns of external validation that keep individuals stuck.

  • A renewed sense to make decisions aligned with their true self

  • Strategies to build resilience, confidence, and clarity under pressure

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30 - 45 minutes

StorytellingDecision Making

From Stats to Stories: Make Your Data Impossible to Ignore

  • Differentiate between raw data and narrative-driven insights by applying a three-step storytelling framework that makes reports more engaging and relevant

  • Interpret complex data sets by constructing concise, compelling storylines that highlight what matters most and connect results to organizational impact.

  • Determine actionable recommendations that anticipate leadership needs, integrate AI support responsibly, and guide informed decision-making.

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45 - 60 minutes

Talent DevelopmentPerformance Management

Promotable, Not Just Productive: 10 Competencies That Elevate Your Career

  • Understand the difference between technical and behavioral competencies and why both matter.

  • Identify the five most critical technical and behavioral competencies for today’s workforce

  • Learn a simple approach to assessing current competency levels

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1 - 2 hours

Authentic LeadershipResilience

Finding Your Leadership Footing: Leading with Confidence When Everything Shifts

  • Align personal values with professional expectations to lead from a centered place

  • Strengthen verbal and non-verbal communication to build trust and influence

  • Create a simple, personalized leadership plan for confidence and adaptability

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30 - 60 minutes




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