Sheila Delaney

Catalyst and agitator, shaking up what you think you know in favor of reclaiming your agency and expression.

coaching | group experiences | speaking | teaching

Sheila - Speaker

Sheila is a meaning maker and story crafter who has spent two decades studying human behavior at the intersection of professional leadership and authentic living when the going is hard.

She is an attorney turned executive coach who has been engaging audiences since the age of 10 with her unique blend of inspiration and general fascination with the human condition. Her keynotes at both conferences and private gatherings offer profound insight, making heady topics accessible, engaging and actionable. Her bi-cultural background enhances her ability to bring diverse groups together. Everything she does is as a bridge builder to facilitate transformation for individuals, communities, and organizations.

Sheila believes a leader is anyone willing to take responsibility for their influence. Senior leaders must do so, by virtue of title and position, but they are not the only ones shaping systems and culture. She knows the workplace is the primary community for many people, which has broad implication: Relational intelligence has become one of the most powerful differentiators. She wants to perpetuate a world where professional success and personal fulfillment are NOT mutually exclusive.

Our inner work shows up in our outer world, and we're at our best—resourced, vital, resilient, and kind—when we are friendly with all the parts of ourselves. It is only then we can see others clearly. Sheila is the speaker you want on your stage, on your podcast, on your panel if you are looking for an enlightening, engaging speaker to open minds and hearts.

Sheila electrified our stage at the Elevate Your Influence event. She delivered a masterclass in Conscious Leadership that left a lasting impact. If you’re seeking a world-class speaker who can truly elevate your event? Sheila Delaney is the obvious choice.

~Erin Loman Jeck

Speaking Topics

C.A.L.M. is the new Charisma

We yearn for more than high energy, boisterous leaders who challenge us by turning up the adrenaline. There was a time this was compelling but that time has passed. CALM is the new charisma and is what instills trust and confidence in those around us. CALM gives us access to the best of ourselves.

As a participants in this engagement you will leave:

Understanding of your own nervous system and the shared, collective nervous system of those you work with
Learning about a C.A.L.M. that is dynamic, productive, inspiring and facilitates clarity, authenticity, and sustainable leadership.
With practical tools to stay composed under pressure, build trust through presence, and lead with impact.

This experience is transformative for anyone willing to show up and take what serves, leaving the rest for later.

When the hustle steals your soul

A real talk on burnout, how constant productivity disconnects us from our spirit, and ways to reclaim our energy and creativity.

As a participants in this engagement, you will:

Recognize the signs of burnout before they take over your life.
Reclaim your sense of purpose by prioritizing what truly matters (instead of just staying busy).
Learn strategies to shift from exhaustion-driven productivity to sustainable creativity..

This experience is designed to be transformative for anyone eager to claim the life they yearn for.

The lies we tell ourselves (and how to reclaim what’s real)

Unpacking the sneaky, limiting narratives we’ve internalized and learning to tell truer, kinder stories. Too many of us are reeling from the disconnect between outer success and internal satisfaction. Enough. The toll is too high

As a participant in this engagement, you will:

Identify the limiting stories you’ve unconsciously adopted and how they shape your life.
Learn practical tools to challenge and rewrite these narratives with truth and compassion.
Walk away with a personalized “truer story” that aligns with your values and potential.

This experience is designed to be transformative for anyone who knows there is more to them than the world at large sees.

When to hire Sheila:

For Keynotes / Conferences / Workshops that inspire, equip and engage.

To Emcee, for a sense of community and connection at your event.

For Panel/ Fireside Chats/ Breakouts that engage and create community.

To Facilitate Your Next Retreat or Event, for outstanding outcomes.

For Team Building, for a resourced, open and resilient team.

For Coaching, Life, Leadership, and Group, to amplify impact and results.

To support Change, Chaos, Cohesion, to find the story that makes the best of it all.

For Crisis Support, when something goes wildly sideways.

For Team Dynamics/ Leadership Trouble Shooting, when what used to work just isn’t.

Offerings & Service

Sheila is an energetic and insightful speaker with the ability to work with any audience, gauge engagement and motivation, and elicit engagement authentically. She is accessible. And she sticks to time! I’ve hired her more than once.

~Lani Aviado

Sheila is an engaging thought leader who genuinely connects with audiences, large and small. Truly exceptional. Actually helpful.

~Lisa Anderson

The tougher the situation and the hotter the fire, the better Sheila seems to be… she can single handedly rein in and redirect a whole executive team of strong personalities going sideways. I’ve seen her do it. She’s fearless.

-S Brown

Everyone had rave things to say about you and your easy, open style… Overall, we achieved more than I had hoped and our whole team is connected in a new way to each other, to our common vision and to our strategic direction. And it was fun, too. Now the real work starts!

-J. M. Isola

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