Highly recommend Maureen O'Brien to speak with your teams. She is very articulate, motivating, and IMPACTFUL. Maureen gets to know her audience and is very intentional making lasting connections. She spoke at our National Sales Meeting, and this was, by far, the highest rated session. We will never forget Maureen's presence, her story, and how she left us feeling. I am very lucky to have met Maureen. She is absolutely the real deal!

Tracie Adams, VP Marketing, BD

I had the opportunity to experience of Maureen's recent keynote presentations and I was so impressed. She is everything you could want in a mentor-leader-presenter. She is powerful and relatable. Energetic and personal. Prepared and living in the moment. I was truly IMPACTED by her presentation and INSPIRED by Maureen as a person. I've seen many keynote speakers over the years, and Maureen is one I will NEVER forget. In preparation for her keynote address, Maureen also did hours of research about our industry, including one-on-one calls with industry leaders to develop a better understanding of her audience and to make her presentation more relatable. Leader. Speaker. Mentor. Human. I cannot recommend Maureen more!

Clay Pautz, VP Sales, Parallel Employment Group

Maureen's impact during our virtual event was truly felt across our community. Her authenticity and openness in sharing personal experiences resonated with many of us. She has left us feeling inspired, seen, and energized. She brought amazing energy, care, and intention to our session and we are convinced that her impact and influence will continue well beyond the event itself. We look forward to collaborating with her again!

Marine Casin, Directuer Juridique--Carrier Solutions Transportation International

I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Maureen O’Brien, CEO of Global Wisdom Leadership Forum (GWLF), for more than a decade. Our relationship began when Maureen became a valued partner in helping me build and strengthen a global women’s business resource group in a former corporate role. Over the years, our business alliance has continued to grow—and along the way, we became genuine friends.

Maureen is, without question, one of the most impactful speakers I know.

I recommended her as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Midwest Staffing Conference, and she absolutely delivered. Maureen challenged staffing professionals to think beyond simply growing their businesses and consider something even more important: growing their significance and the impact they have through relationships.

There was applause. There were tears. And when Maureen finished, there was a standing ovation.

And the impact wasn’t just evident in the room. Maureen’s keynote received outstanding ratings and feedback in our post-conference surveys, affirming what those of us in the audience experienced firsthand.

That is the kind of impact Maureen consistently creates. She doesn’t simply inspire an audience in the moment—she leaves people thinking, reflecting, and equipped with practical takeaways they can apply immediately in their leadership, businesses, and lives.

I highly recommend Maureen to any organization, association, or conference looking for more than a keynote speaker. If you want someone who will connect deeply with your audience, challenge their thinking, and leave a lasting IMPACT, Maureen O’Brien is that speaker.

Monica Guillory, CEO, Back Pocket Wisdom, Board of Directors, ISSA

I had an opportunity to be an executive sponsor as part of the MOB (MenOnBoard) GWLF Sponsorship program and had the opportunity to work with Maureen on a regular basis. There are a couple things any prospective client should be aware of: First, Maureen is a "Force of Nature." The passion with which she speaks about her own professional and personal journey is inspiring. She brings an authenticity coupled with a practical approach which gets results. Second, you will become a better leader. The key to building leadership capacity in any organization depends on ensuring advocates exist to give others a chance to lead. It's a straightforward notion, but one which often gets overlooked. Maureen and her team helped us realize that objective, and I know that I'm better prepared to lead as a result.

Tad Finer, Chief Revenue Officer at Nintex

It was truly a breath of fresh air having Maureen O'Brien as our keynote speaker at the ISSA Midwest Conference. Every time I connect with her, I walk away with something new--whether it's confidence in leadership, sharpening sales strategy, or simply thinking BIGGER. Her presence, wisdom, and authenticity don't just inspire -- they challenge you to grow and transform. I'm so grateful we had the opportunity to bring her voice to our stage!

Victoria Hill, MHRM, CSP, CHR, CDE, Global Vice President People & Culture, Advanced Group