Featured Keynote Speaker
Maureen O'Brien, CEO, MOF
Maureen O’Brien is the CEO of the Global Wisdom & Leadership Forum (GWLF), bringing decades of experience working with both small businesses and Fortune 100 organizations. A recognized expert in business strategy and outcomes, Maureen is known for her trademarked 3D™ process—a meticulous approach that ensures every engagement is tailored for maximum impact before she ever speaks a word.
Her philosophy is simple: deliver exactly what leaders need to hear, not just a recycled message from a past event. With a natural, relatable style, she has become the top choice for organizations seeking high-impact, results-driven conference experiences.
In person, or virtually, excellence delivered.
Our Promise: Information. Inspiration. Tools for Implementation.
Adapting to the Future of Learning—So Have We.
As organizations continue to embrace online learning, we do too. As a Certified Virtual Speaker, Maureen O’Brien and the GWLF team ensure your employees experience high-impact, results-driven training—whether in person or online.
We leverage the full spectrum of virtual tools—chat, breakout rooms, live polls, Q&A, and more—to create interactive, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. No matter the format, our commitment remains the same:
Our Promise: Information. Inspiration. Tools for Implementation.
Keynote Topics:
LEADERSHIP
🔹 Point of Light Leadership™ – The Blueprint for Impactful and Transformational Leadership*
🔹 Leading Through Adversity – Thriving in Difficult Times
🔹 Agility, Adaptability, Resilience – Leadership Lessons from My Cancer Journey
🔹 Own Your Career Like a CEO – Lead Yourself to Success*
🔹 The Four Pillars of Courageous & Transformational Leadership*
🔹 Inspiring Heroes & (S)heroes™ – Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
🔹 Present Like a Pro – The Art of Influence & Executive Presence*
🔹 Riding the Turkeys – Leading When the Eagles Are Nowhere in Sight
RELATIONSHIP SELLING – The Art of Influence & Trust
🔹 The Power of Relationship Sales – How to Win Clients & Build Trust in Any Market*
🔹 Selling with Resilience – How to Stay Motivated, Confident & Connected
🔹 Trust-Based Selling – The Secret to Long-Term Client Success
🔹 Beyond Transactions – How to Build Meaningful Business Relationships That Last
🔹 Sales with Purpose – Creating Value, Building Loyalty, Driving Results*
🔹 The Science & Soul of Selling – Blending Strategy with Authentic Connection*
🔹 Relationship Selling in a Digital World – Keeping the Human Connection Alive
🔹 Stop Pitching, Start Connecting – A Smarter Approach to Sales Success
🔹 Influence Without Manipulation – How to Sell with Integrity & Impact
🔹 The Referral Effect – Turning Happy Clients into Your Best Sales Team
STRATEGIC THINKING & INTENTIONAL LIVING
🔹 TakeCaraU – Prioritizing Wellness & Resilience in Leadership*
🔹 Leading with Urgency – Maximizing the Time We Have Left
🔹 26 Points of Light – A Roadmap for Inspired Leadership*
🔹 Come Alive & Lead – Elevate Your Presence, Influence & Impact
🔹 Ignite Your Power & Passion – The Leadership Mindset for Change-Makers *
The GWLF 3D™ Process . . . Every time.
Most speakers show up, deliver a presentation, and move on. We don’t.
At GWLF, we take a radically different approach with our proprietary 3D™ Process—a meticulous, three-dimensional strategy designed to ensure every engagement delivers maximum impact.
🔹 Discover – We dive deep into your organization’s unique challenges, culture, and goals. No canned speeches—only content that speaks directly to your audience.
🔹 Design – We craft a fully customized experience, integrating real-world insights, interactive elements, and strategies tailored for your team.
🔹 Deliver – The result? A high-energy, transformational session that not only inspires but equips attendees with tools for real change.
Our philosophy is simple: We don’t recycle speeches. We engineer outcomes.
If you’re investing in leadership and business growth, you deserve a speaker who brings more than just words—you deserve results.
2024 & 2025 Testimonials:
"Maureen spoke at our conference. She "wowed" everyone by taking us on a journey of laughter and tears. Great impact. We will definitely be inviting her back next year!" Theresa, SVP Sales"Maureen delivered two cohorts of Point of Light Leadership for our Assocation. Tremendous impact. This is the beginning of a change in our culture." Tom, Chief Finance Officer
"The effort that Maureen put in before and after our conference was like nothing I've witnessed before. She stayed for the entire conference with a sincere desire to learn about us and how she might help. More than a speaker--she is a strategist, true professional, and great human!" Kathleen, VP Client Engagement
"We love MO! We have hired her to speak on multiple occasions because she invests in learning about our organization and applies solutions with great relevance to 'real' circumstances. She is an absolute "yes" for your orgainization. Peter, EVP Training and Development
"Point of Light Leadership is a driving force in our leadership journey. Helping people to do the inner work necessary is helping us to drive to the creation of a culture of belonging that we desire. Maureen O'Brien meets people where they are, and she helps them become the best version of themselves that they can be. We love working with MO." Deborah, Chief People Impact Officer
From the moment you hire MO, the experience is different. She's invested. She's a true partner. Learning about our business, talking to our people, and tayloring her message specific to us put our conference over the top! She. Makes. A. Difference. Get your organization in her calendar today for speaking and coaching your teams. The ROI is phenomenal. You, like we, will be delighted you did!Kathy G, CEO
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