Leadership keynotes with Victoria Labalme
"...helped us perform at the highest levels . . . and unlock hidden genius in our top talent."
- Hill Ferguson
Chief Product Officer, PayPal
In a world of constant change, Victoria helps leaders rise above the noise—with strategies that spark clarity, connection, and bold, human-centered action.
Risk Forward®
Leading teams that win
There is no question the world has changed.
Leaders are faced with an ever-evolving work landscape. AI is surging forward. The hybrid model continues to evolve. And disruption is upon us.
With change comes tremendous opportunity, but only if your team members have the right mindset.
What does your team need now?
The ability to adapt, innovate & take action.
The most successful companies, individuals and organizations are those who have the courage to go where they have not been before.
Now more than ever, it’s essential to Risk Forward.
In this Leadership keynote, leaders will learn how to:
- Shift people’s mindsets to see change as opportunity
- Take “Micro Risks” to move beyond a comfort zone
- Unlock innovation using a single phrase from the Risk Forward methodology
- Approach interactions in a way that fosters curiosity and collaboration
- Up-level effectiveness with 3V listening skills
- Improve the outcome of any interaction using the KDF framework
- Harness the #1 tool to communicate with impact, anywhere, anytime
- Inspire teams to develop a high performance attitude
- Elevate people’s skills to remain customer-centric and client-focused
- Embrace the unknown and unlock hidden genius
- Capitalize on your organization’s most valuable asset: your people
Participants will leave with immediately applicable tools they can implement the next day.
What leaders have been saying
“Brilliant. Inspiring. Client centric. And uniquely talented. Not only did Victoria energize and inspire our PayPal team, but her techniques from the performing arts helped us perform at the highest levels . . . and unlock hidden genius in our top talent."
Hill Ferguson
Chief Product Officer, PayPal
“She’s helped our top leaders be more confident, more powerful and more impactful on every level. Victoria's influence goes far beyond inspiring, I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Kate Hutchison
Chief Marketing Officer, Polycom
“I have booked many speakers and I look for the ones who care about my event as much as I do. It’s easy to find competence and not always easy to find equal passion & heart. I had Victoria come speak to my CMO Community as our customer partners are looking for top level content. Victoria asked amazing questions and tailored her talk to everything I needed from the theme to the specifics of how her story would intersect with my audience. She brought everything she had to the endeavor and did an amazing job.
I highly recommend her…engaging and imaginative…a total delight.”
I highly recommend her…engaging and imaginative…a total delight.”
Katherine Twells
Senior Vice President, Coca-Cola
“She is direct, insightful, committed, fun to work with and results oriented. Victoria has been my ace in the hole.”
Jon Roskill
Corporate Vice President, Microsoft
"When it was time for our Topgolf Leadership Conference for 300 of our Directors & above, I knew immediately who to bring in. Victoria did a tremendous amount of research to customize her presentation. Victoria had our entire audience listening, laughing and taking notes. She offered practical tools our team could apply immediately. In a leadership training landscape where one often hears the same concepts again and again, Victoria brings unexpected insights from the arts to give your organization a unique advantage. If you're looking for a speaker to inspire, engage, and encourage participation, Victoria will deliver like no one else can."
Geoff Cottrill
Chief Brand & Games Officer, Topgolf
“Victoria was fantastic! Not only was her session entertaining to watch, but the content she had within was significant. What makes her so distinct is the combination of incredible theater skills with high level business strategy. Comments from our group of 120 C-Level leaders from our Schottenstein-affiliated companies included: ‘captivating’, ‘surprising how much she shared in the time frame’, and ‘what an inspiration’. 92% of our executives ranked Victoria 5 out of 5. It is clear to say she had an amazing impact on our leadership! Not only is she articulate and professional; she's also a joy to work with!"
Michael Broidy
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Schottenstein Stores
What makes Victoria different:
The V Experience
Using skills she developed through 25 years of professional stage, screen, and comedy performances, Victoria leverages her background—from Broadway to Hollywood and C-suites to top sales teams—to share her proprietary systems that have led to stunning results in leaders and teams around the world.
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Hall of Fame Speaker
High Performance Strategist
Each keynote is:
- 100% custom-crafted to meet your intended outcomes.
- filled with practical, immediately applicable take-away tools.
- engaging, entertaining, humor filled, high energy and interactive.
Formats – Live & Virtual:
- Keynotes
- Breakouts & Workshops
- Online learning courses and videos
- Custom-crafted VIP events
Victoria highlights
Watch how Victoria helps leaders connect, engage, and deliver with confidence.
A COMEDIC RENDITION OF YOUR DAY
The Conveyor Belt
HOW LEADERS CAN RISK FORWARD TO INSPIRE THEIR TEAM
The Throughline & Noble Intent
HELPING PEOPLE SEE CHANGE AS OPPORTUNITY
Leading by including others in your process
LISTENING AS A LEADER TO BRING OUT THE BEST
The Mistake of Pouncing & What To Do Instead
THE VALUE OF MICRO RISKS
Encouraging Innovation Through Trusting Ideas
HELPING OTHERS RISK FORWARD
Leadership as a Sharpie vs. Pencil
Leadership as a Sharpie vs. Pencil
2 CRITICAL MOMENTS IN YOUR COMMUNICATIONS
Making An Impact
Making An Impact
HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOURSELF & OTHERS
The Importance of Adjusting Intention
HELP OTHERS PERFORM AT THEIR BEST
The Power of Listening
The Power of Listening
Our clients see immediate results
"We brought Victoria in to speak to 75 top CEOs at an event hosted at MIT. She totally crushed it! Her keynote was theatrical, entertaining, and informative all at once. Our CEOs gained invaluable perspective and practical tools they could apply immediately to their businesses and their lives."
Darius Mirshahzadeh
Curator, CEO Retreat, MIT
“We put Victoria on stage in front of 900 team members. Her extensive preparation allowed her to speak 'our language.' She was relevant, entertaining, exciting; what more could we ask!?"
Steve Ashby
ASMO Geo Training Manager, Intel
"In looking for a speaker to help our top leaders embrace change and lead with Purpose, we chose Victoria and her RISK FORWARD® theme for our 2024 Senior Leadership Forum. Victoria met with our team members and I beforehand, asking insightful questions to understand our specific needs. She then designed a custom keynote that was both relevant and engaging. She captivated the room, exceeded our expectations, and inspired our leaders, providing ideas to take ownership and quick action. Months later, our leaders are still referencing her keynote. We would highly recommend Victoria as a keynote speaker and look forward to working with her again."
Laura Dottori-Attanasio
CEO, Element Fleet Management
"Thank you for the outstanding presentation you gave to our leadership team. People are still buzzing, talking about how meaningful it was to them. Your messages from that day are still resounding."
Karen Morris
Communications Manager, BlueCross BlueShield
“Victoria’s virtual keynote to our Senior Leaders Forum was incredible! She knocked it out of the park. The teams emerged with quick, easy tools to apply to their work immediately. Following the program, I was approached by many of the attendees with comments such as: ‘I cannot believe how engaging she was- on a virtual platform no less! It was so useful, so easy to pay attention’. I looked around and no one was multi-tasking on their computer or phone, which is impressive given how busy this group is. The way Victoria was able to speak to our leaders, highlighting what is most important when engaging their teams was thought provoking and impactful. I can't thank Victoria enough. It was remarkable!”"
Debra Kronschnabel
Sr Director, Transformation and Strategic Initiatives, Global Medical Affairs, Viiv Healthcare
"Victoria is unquestionably the most inspiring & moving speaker I’ve experienced in my 15 years as CEO. Every person she has touched within our company has walked away in awe and is now able to realize more of their potential in life. Victoria has done 19 sessions for Bosley, impacting our entire company throughout North America.”
John Ohanesian
CEO, Bosley
"Victoria delivered our highest-rated keynote all year. Our members (all CEOs and Presidents) gained valuable insights for how to lead and engage their team. They left inspired and ready to RISK FORWARD in their businesses and their lives."
Noah Rickun
Learning Officer, YPO Wisconsin
The Backstage Briefing
What happens before the lights go up? Here’s a peek into Victoria’s private creative process — where she maps, sketches, rehearses, rewrites, and risks. This is the work the audience never sees — but always feels.
This is what sets her apart!
