Speaking & Media
Speaking & Media
An Expert Voice in Leadership and Digital Transformation in the AI Era
Lisa Davis is a sought-after speaker and media voice on leadership, digital transformation, and navigating high-stakes change in complex organizations. Offering practical insight and perspective, Lisa is available for engagements ranging from executive team meetings and industry panels to national media and interviews.
An Expert Voice in Leadership and Digital Transformation in the AI Era
“Disruption changes the game. Conviction determines who wins it.”
Lisa Davis is a sought-after speaker and media voice on leadership, digital transformation, and navigating high-stakes change in complex organizations. Offering practical insight and perspective, Lisa is available for engagements ranging from executive team meetings and industry panels to national media and interviews.
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Topics
& Keynotes
FOR: TECH & AI CONFERENCES
The 9 Principles: Leading with Conviction in the Age of AI
“Every organization is racing to adopt AI. The ones that will win are mastering the 9 things it can’t do for them.”
Maps 9 human leadership principles to the specific challenges AI-era leaders face: navigating ambiguity, building trust in distributed teams, and making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information. The most timely and differentiated keynote for technology and innovation audiences.
Available as: Keynote (60–90 min) · Executive workshop (half-day) · Fireside conversation
FOR: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES & ERGS
FOR: WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES & ERGS
Win Without Losing Yourself
“The most dangerous thing a woman can do in a male-dominated room is stop trusting herself.”
Built directly from the book. Takes audiences through all 9 disciplines of conviction and shows how each one operates under real pressure in real rooms. The flagship women’s leadership keynote for Fortune 500 ERGs, leadership conferences, and DEI programs.
Available as: Keynote (60–90 min) · Workshop · Fireside conversation
FOR: C-SUITE, BOARD & MIXED-GENDER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
The Conviction Advantage: Leading Through Disruption
“Disruption changes the game. Conviction determine who wins it.”
A universal leadership framework for senior and mixed-gender audiences. Reframes conviction not as a soft skill but as a measurable performance discipline — the edge that compounds under pressure while everything else erodes.
Available as: Keynote · Executive workshop · Panel anchor
FOR: MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRIES & INCLUSION PROGRAMS
The Only One in the Room: From Isolation to Influence
“What happens when you’re the only one who looks like you in every room that matters?"
Candid and story-driven. From Guantánamo Bay to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Lisa shows how isolation becomes influence — and what it really takes to stay in the room long enough to redesign it.
Available as: Keynote · Closing keynote · Fireside conversation · Panel
Topics
& Keynotes
Digital Transformation
IN THE AI ERA
Enterprise AI Strategy / Why AI Initiatives Stall / Ethical AI Leadership / The Data Foundations People Underestimate / Building Inclusive AI from the Top / How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP
Creating Inclusive Opportunities / Scaling Culture Through Complexity /The Risk of Biased Systems / Why Representation Changes Outcomes / Fostering Diversity in Tech Leadership / Equitable Leadership
Women, Power & Presence
Finding Your Voice When You’re the Only One in the Room / Elevating Women in STEM Leadership / Why We Need Women Shaping the Future of AI
cio wisdom &
enterprise modernization
Modernizing Legacy Systems / Your First 100 Days as CIO / Translating Vision into Action as a CIO / Incremental Innovation in Regulated Environments
Building Your career & Portfolio of Impact
Career Strategy / Executive Influence / Navigating Visibility and Authority / Confidence as a Learned Skill / The Power of Grit / Translating Operational Leadership into Board Value
Crisis Leadership & Resilience
Leading Through the 14-Day Pivot / Authentic Leadership in Times of Crisis / Rapid Decision-Making Under Pressure / Trust-First Leadership During Uncertainty
Topics
& Keynotes
Explore Advisory
About Lisa Davis
Digital Transformation
IN THE AI ERA
Enterprise AI Strategy / Why AI Initiatives Stall / Ethical AI Leadership / The Data Foundations People Underestimate / Building Inclusive AI from the Top / How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP
Creating Inclusive Opportunities / Scaling Culture Through Complexity /The Risk of Biased Systems / Why Representation Changes Outcomes / Fostering Diversity in Tech Leadership / Equitable Leadership
Women, Power & Presence
Finding Your Voice When You’re the Only One in the Room / Elevating Women in STEM Leadership / Why We Need Women Shaping the Future of AI
Building Your career & Portfolio of Impact
Career Strategy / Executive Influence / Navigating Visibility and Authority / Confidence as a Learned Skill / The Power of Grit / Translating Operational Leadership into Board Value
Crisis Leadership & Resilience
Leading Through the 14-Day Pivot / Authentic Leadership in Times of Crisis / Rapid Decision-Making Under Pressure / Trust-First Leadership During Uncertainty
cio wisdom &
enterprise modernization
Modernizing Legacy Systems / Your First 100 Days as CIO / Translating Vision into Action as a CIO / Incremental Innovation in Regulated Environments
Topics
& Keynotes
Explore Advisory
About Lisa Davis
Digital Transformation
IN THE AI ERA
Enterprise AI Strategy / Why AI Initiatives Stall / Ethical AI Leadership / The Data Foundations People Underestimate / Building Inclusive AI from the Top / How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP
Creating Inclusive Opportunities / Scaling Culture Through Complexity /The Risk of Biased Systems / Why Representation Changes Outcomes / Fostering Diversity in Tech Leadership / Equitable Leadership
Women, Power & Presence
Finding Your Voice When You’re the Only One in the Room / Elevating Women in STEM Leadership / Why We Need Women Shaping the Future of AI
Building Your career & Portfolio of Impact
Career Strategy / Executive Influence / Navigating Visibility and Authority / Confidence as a Learned Skill / The Power of Grit / Translating Operational Leadership into Board Value
Crisis Leadership & Resilience
Leading Through the 14-Day Pivot / Authentic Leadership in Times of Crisis / Rapid Decision-Making Under Pressure / Trust-First Leadership During Uncertainty
cio wisdom &
enterprise modernization
Modernizing Legacy Systems / Your First 100 Days as CIO / Translating Vision into Action as a CIO / Incremental Innovation in Regulated Environments
Lisa's keynote address at our annual conference was truly inspiring. She artfully combined personal anecdotes with actionable leadership strategies that resonated deeply with our audience. Her passion for advancing women in technology leadership roles is both authentic and contagious.
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JENNNIFER WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN TECH ALLIANCE
As a board member, Lisa brought invaluable insight into emerging technologies that transformed our approach to innovation. Her commitment to mentoring women in technology has created a ripple effect throughout our organization, strengthening our leadership pipeline and improving team diversity.
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MICHAEL CHEN
BOARD CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Lisa's strategic approach to digital transformation guided our company through a complete technology overhaul. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes enabled our executive team to make confident decisions about our tech investments
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KATHRYN MILLER
CEO, FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC
HOW AI IS RESHAPING HEALTHCARE
A featured customer story on modernizing payer-provider collaboration through AI and connected data.
DREAMFORCE 2024
Lisa's keynote address at our annual conference was truly inspiring. She artfully combined personal anecdotes with actionable leadership strategies that resonated deeply with our audience. Her passion for advancing women in technology leadership roles is both authentic and contagious.
​
JENNNIFER WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN TECH ALLIANCE
As a board member, Lisa brought invaluable insight into emerging technologies that transformed our approach to innovation. Her commitment to mentoring women in technology has created a ripple effect throughout our organization, strengthening our leadership pipeline and improving team diversity.
​
MICHAEL CHEN
BOARD CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Lisa's strategic approach to digital transformation guided our company through a complete technology overhaul. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes enabled our executive team to make confident decisions about our tech investments
​
KATHRYN MILLER
CEO, FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC
Former Engagements
Dreamforce 2024 Keynote
Nashville Health Care Council
Forbes CIO Next (2022)
Gartner / Evanta
Intel "Grit Talk" Podcast
Bright Spots in Healthcare
Technovation Podcast
Lisa's keynote address at our annual conference was truly inspiring. She artfully combined personal anecdotes with actionable leadership strategies that resonated deeply with our audience. Her passion for advancing women in technology leadership roles is both authentic and contagious.
​
JENNNIFER WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN TECH ALLIANCE
As a board member, Lisa brought invaluable insight into emerging technologies that transformed our approach to innovation. Her commitment to mentoring women in technology has created a ripple effect throughout our organization, strengthening our leadership pipeline and improving team diversity.
​
MICHAEL CHEN
BOARD CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Lisa's strategic approach to digital transformation guided our company through a complete technology overhaul. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes enabled our executive team to make confident decisions about our tech investments
​
KATHRYN MILLER
CEO, FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC
Lisa's keynote address at our annual conference was truly inspiring. She artfully combined personal anecdotes with actionable leadership strategies that resonated deeply with our audience. Her passion for advancing women in technology leadership roles is both authentic and contagious.
​
JENNNIFER WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN TECH ALLIANCE
As a board member, Lisa brought invaluable insight into emerging technologies that transformed our approach to innovation. Her commitment to mentoring women in technology has created a ripple effect throughout our organization, strengthening our leadership pipeline and improving team diversity.
​
MICHAEL CHEN
BOARD CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Lisa's strategic approach to digital transformation guided our company through a complete technology overhaul. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes enabled our executive team to make confident decisions about our tech investments
​
KATHRYN MILLER
CEO, FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC
HOW AI IS RESHAPING HEALTHCARE
A featured customer story on modernizing payer-provider collaboration through AI and connected data.
DREAMFORCE 2024
Dreamforce 2024 Keynote
Nashville Health Care Council
Intel "Grit Talk" Podcast
Bright Spots in Healthcare
Technovation Podcast
Forbes CIO Next (2022)
Gartner / Evanta
Lisa's keynote address at our annual conference was truly inspiring. She artfully combined personal anecdotes with actionable leadership strategies that resonated deeply with our audience. Her passion for advancing women in technology leadership roles is both authentic and contagious.
​
JENNNIFER WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR, WOMEN IN TECH ALLIANCE
As a board member, Lisa brought invaluable insight into emerging technologies that transformed our approach to innovation. Her commitment to mentoring women in technology has created a ripple effect throughout our organization, strengthening our leadership pipeline and improving team diversity.
​
MICHAEL CHEN
BOARD CHAIR, GLOBAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS
Lisa's strategic approach to digital transformation guided our company through a complete technology overhaul. Her ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes enabled our executive team to make confident decisions about our tech investments
​
KATHRYN MILLER
CEO, FINTECH SOLUTIONS INC
