Bold Talks for Brave Leaders
Heart-centered keynotes that inspire authentic transformation
I want every person and every team to experience the rewards that come from believing in ourselves and in each other. I would be thrilled to share my experiences, lessons learned, inspiration, tools, and vision for working and leading with more heart, honesty, and joy.
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Proven frameworks and insights that transform how organizations think about leadership, culture and human potential.
Be Yourself at Work: The Playbook for Modern Leadership
Most employees don’t underperform because of lack of skill—they underperform because they don’t feel safe, seen, or clear on how to operate. Drawing from her USA Today bestselling book Be Yourself at Work and her experience as Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, Claude Silver shows how leaders can create environments where people perform at their best without burning out, turning authenticity, trust, and clear expectations into stronger accountability, retention, and measurable business results.
404: Old Leadership Playbook Not Found — The New Rules of Leading in an AI World
As AI accelerates execution, the real bottleneck is leadership. Teams don’t fail from lack of tools—they fail from unclear direction, poor decision-making, and leaders who can’t operate under pressure. Claude Silver shows why emotional maturity is now a performance driver and how leaders who bring clarity, consistency, and accountability outperform in fast-moving environments.The key to unlocking your business culture is unlocking the potential of each person. The culture isn’t a corporate initiative, it’s a way of being–and we’re ALL responsible for it. When everyone shows up and brings their presence to the table, we create sustainable, thriving success.
When Managing Isn’t Enough: How Great Leaders Build Exceptional Teams
Most managers are trained to manage work, not develop people—and that gap limits performance. Claude Silver reframes coaching as a core leadership function that builds accountability, better decision-making, and stronger teams. She breaks down when leaders should manage vs. coach, and how developing people—not just driving output—creates the capacity organizations need to scale.
AUDIENCE PRAISE
“Claude’s authentic and engaging presentation style… helped them reframe empathy and emotional intelligence as deeply important professional skills. Students especially loved the Q&A- Claude is generous with her experience and interest.”
Marita Labedz Poll
Northwestern University Senior Academic Advisor and Lecturer
“Claude was a huge hit. The team loved her wisdom, authenticity, and candor. We were the lucky ones.”
The Ad Council
Leadership Team, The Ad Council
“A refreshing light in workforce development - an unexpected wave of empathy & enlightenment. She spoke at our digital Camp Engage series & attendees were so moved by her advice & thoughtful insights. 5 stars - highly recommend!”
Megan Chiarello
Team Lead, Wellnet Health
“Claude’s contribution to the learning was meaningful and the Flag Officers greatly appreciated her energy and engagement. Claude’s insights have provided helpful framing and inspiration as we continue to pursue a culture of learning and growth in the US Navy. ”
IFLEX Leadership
US Navy 2-Star Flag Officer Leader Development Course
