Elissa Denton

Turn awkward networking into real connection—even for introverts.

Travels from Medford OR, USA

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Speaks on:

Authentic Communication

Change Management

Communication

Influence

Mental Fitness

Personal Development

Speaks to:

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Formats:

Keynote

Elissa's Bio

Elissa Denton, LCSW, is a speaker, coach, and consultant who loves helping people connect, grow, and thrive. Elissa brings warmth, energy, and insight to conversations about authentic networking, confidence, communication, leadership, resilience, and making life and work meaningful. Known for her engaging, research-informed style, Elissa blends neuroscience, practical tools, and real-world wisdom to help people build stronger relationships, communicate with greater impact, step into courage, and navigate change with purpose. The owner of Alchemy Consulting, she has supported organizations ranging from healthcare to frontline service agencies and developed robust professional development experiences for all-levels. Elissa’s sessions are interactive, encouraging, and full of heart—designed to leave participants feeling more connected, more capable, and ready to take action.

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Private

Varies based on date, location, and engagement type

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Elissa Offers the Following Talks

Authentic CommunicationRelationship Building

You're Not a Brand: Reclaiming the Heart of Networking

  • Learn the neurobiology of connection and how to leverage Ancient Intelligence

  • Identify and overcome common networking barriers that keep people on the sidelines

  • Practice a new networking paradigm rooted in authenticity, creativity, and mutuality—without feeling forced or transactional

  • Use the practical Plant. Root. Grow. framework to establish, deepen, and expand professional relationships

  • Leave with connections already formed, not just intentions

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60 minutes - half day

Personal DevelopmentMental Fitness

CONFIDENCE IS A VERB: Taking Action at your Growth Edge

  • A new understanding of confidence and what it takes to grow it.

  • Key confidence skills for navigating Confidence Gap Moments.

  • A Confidence Action Plan for putting skills into practice.

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60 minutes - half day

WellnessChange Management

RETIRING WELL: Beyond the Money

  • Practical steps to prepare now—for meaning, connection, purpose, and well-being later.

  • Participants will better understand the emotional and psychological phases of retirement.

  • Participants will identify risks to purpose, connection, and well-being before retirement begins.

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60 minutes - half day

CommunicationInfluence

Be a Communication Ninja: The Art of High-Impact Influence

  • Identify Your Default Style: Uncover your natural communication "ninja" type—whether you are paced, spontaneous, reserved, or expressive.

  • Eliminate Credibility Crushers: Learn to spot and stop the habits—like upspeak and rambling—that are secretly undermining your authority.

  • Master the Art of Adaptation: Gain the flexibility to pivot your approach based on the listener's needs, interests, and the organizational culture.

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60 minutes - half day




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