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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Elissa Offers the Following Talks
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
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
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
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