Allison Massari, MFA
Inspirational Resilience Speaker, Executive Coach, Burn Survivor, Celebrated Artist - Igniting Hope. A Heart-lifting Unforgettable Story.
Price range
- $17,500
Expert
- Adversity
- Attitude
- Change
- Entrepreneurism
- Female Speakers
- Inspirational
- Motivation
- Personal Development
- Resilience
- Spouse Programs
- Vision/Purpose
Experience
- Arts/Music
Career
- 14 Years
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About
Voted one of the Top Ten best motivational speakers in North America by Meetings and Conventions Magazine, Allison Massari’s quintessential story of courage and perseverance resonates with participants long after an event has finished. Hailed as “life-changing” “riveting” “extraordinary” “bold” and “deeply moving”, Allison instills the essential tools to quickly access grace and resilience in the face of challenges. Through her unified work as an international keynote speaker, executive coach, and acclaimed visual artist, Allison provides an exceptional blend of business acuity, creative perspective, and genuine care – profoundly affecting audiences worldwide.
Allison Massari has been recognized with esteemed speaking engagements, including a main platform keynote at the 2013 Million Dollar Round Table conference (audience of 8,600 from 75 countries), and a TEDx event in Spain. She has been featured on ABC, NBC, and FOX networks and stars in the award-winning international documentary, Resolve (2015). In this film, hosted by the Head of Special Forces for the US Military in Afghanistan, she teaches solutions to overcome adversity and PTSD. Her diverse client list includes: Capital One, GE Healthcare IT, Siemens, LPL Financial, Kaiser Permanente, PEI, Eli Lilly and Co., HIMSS/CHIME, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Allscripts.
Allison found remarkable success, happiness, and an undeniable “fire” within after overcoming two horrific car accidents that nearly took her life. In one, she was hit at 60 mph, burned alive, conscious the entire time, and sustained severe burns on over 50% of her body. She collectively spent hundreds of days in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and physical therapy centers, and learned to navigate her way to true healing, eventually creating an extraordinary life beyond anything she had dreamed possible. Amazingly, Allison views her experiences as a tremendous gift, one that gave her the tools and understanding to share with others. Her breathtaking keynote blends powerful life lessons with compelling, insightful, and awe-inspiring, stories, and offers actionable takeaways for people to immediately transform and manage their lives. “The truth is, the same internal fire and ‘command of self’ that I needed to heal my life is exactly what has given me success professionally.”
Allison’s vision and clarity, her honest and encouraging communication, and her gift in actuating the steps towards her clients’ success make her an invaluable asset to any organization. She adapts her message to address the individual issues affecting each market and has worked with diverse industries including Finance, Insurance, Sales, IT, Energy, Agriculture, Healthcare, and Non-profits.
A diversified entrepreneur, Ms. Massari has built four enterprising businesses in the past 25 years. In addition to her success as a professional speaker and executive coach, her thriving fine arts business, Massari Fine Arts, LLC, has received commissions from prominent Fortune 500 companies including General Mills, Lockheed Martin, and US Airways. Her sublime and dynamic visual art serves as a stunning backdrop to her inspiring keynotes.
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Allison Massari
Title options (These all work for the same speech):
• The Fire Within℠
• The Art of Resilience—Make Your Life a Masterpiece.℠
• The Survival Guide to Being Human℠ — and the Art of Happiness
• Self-Mastery℠ — Burn Bright and Blaze a Trail for Others
• The Power of One℠
• The Mindset for Success —Activating True Resilience
• Courage and the Mighty Heart℠ The Intersection of Passion and Perseverance
• Courage and the Mighty Heart℠
This program is described by her clients as “deeply moving”, “profound”, “bold”, and “life-changing”. It is a riveting program packed with content and takeaways through compelling storytelling.
Hailed as “life-changing” “riveting” “extraordinary” “bold” and “deeply moving” Allison Massari’s triumphant keynote is packed with poignancy and insight. As the survivor of two life-threatening car accidents, and having suffered second and third degree burns on more than half of her body, Allison shares her story of absolute loss, to forgiveness and understanding, and finally to success and a life beyond anything she could have imagined. Her dynamic and deeply moving keynote offers applicable tools to rise above any obstacle and find peace, purpose, and happiness despite turbulent times. As Allison states, “The truth is, that the same internal fire and ‘command of self’ that I needed to heal my life is exactly what has given me success professionally.” With sensitivity and compassion born from her experiences, you will hear and understand the answers to some of life’s biggest questions. Audience members are revitalized and gain tools to immediately better manage change, adversity, and the everyday challenges of being human.
Takeaway items in my stories:
• Amplify Courage and Unconditional Confidence
• Clearly Understand the 5 Components of a Winning and Resilient Mindset
• Alleviate Burnout
• Celebrate the Power of the Human Spirit
• Triumph Through Change
• Advance a Success Mindset
• Establish a Foundation for Wellness and Well-Being
• Receive Actionable Tools for Personal Development
• Deepen Self-Awareness
• Activate Simple Concepts that Strengthen Resilience
• Encourage, Nourish, and Celebrate Your People
• Leave a Legacy of Kindness
• Elevate Self-Leadership: Having Personal Command in All Moments
• Reclaim Your Passion for Your Life’s Work
• Achieve Peak Success Through Tough Times
• Master Adversity
• The Mindset Needed to be Vibrant, Alive, and in Command of Your Life
• Inspire Compassionate Leadership
Program Description #2: (This is the same speech with a different description.)
Allison Massari provides an engaging, resilience-oriented approach to building the mindset that is needed to be vibrant, alive and in command of your life. At any moment, life can throw turmoil in our direction—uncertainty and unrest from changes at work, the shock of sudden financial loss, an automobile accident, serious illness… What does it take to be ok inside of ourselves no matter what? Allison’s journey, delivered through the art of storytelling, reveals that we can discover untold amounts of strength, joy and aliveness when we learn to embrace our challenges in a new way. Allison states, “We can each make a vigorous, life-changing choice to navigate our way through and beyond adversity and be a force of light for ourselves and others.” Her riveting keynote boosts confidence and well-being and offers a balm of hope as she intimately shares the nuances of how to respond to difficult circumstances and maintain personal command and integrity despite life’s disruptions. With genuine encouragement and support, you’ll receive a new perspective from which to see the world and walk away with effective methods to handle challenges and move towards your dreams and goals with courage, purpose, and the strength of an open heart.
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Testimonials
7 people have recommended this speaker
“The BEST keynote we have ever had!”
“SO SO AMAZING Allison. Everyone loved it so much. I’m getting amazing feedback. Thank you once again! We are so thankful for the experience of working with you!”
“She is, without question, one of the most delightful presenters and personalities we have ever hired. “ “If you are looking for someone with a compelling message of hope, of tenacity and of grace, it is my pleasure to unhesitatingly recommend Allison Massari. She is, without question, one of the most delightful presenters and personalities we have ever hired. She is engaging. She is sincere. She is kind. And she is so easy to work with. My promise: if you bring Allison to your event, you not only will be pleased with the content, you will enjoy the experience every step of the way. ”
“My job enables me to see world class speakers quite frequently. Truly, I have never been as moved by a story as I was by yours.” “Allison, your incredible message of kindness, forgiveness and love was truly delightful and something I think of frequently. You have a heart of gold, and the authenticity with which you convey your message is beautiful. My job enables me to see world class speakers quite frequently. Truly, I have never been as moved by a story as I was by yours. I feel blessed to have been able to hear you and I am GRATEFUL that you decided to share your story. I can’t wait to see you again! Thank you.”
“Your bravery is astounding. You are completely AMAZING!! Very powerful!! Thank you for your insightfulness. Thank you for giving us energy and hope!”
“I have seen and secured many keynotes in my marketing roles, and Allison is a rare treasure. She had the entire audience of executives completely engaged in her every word. She is a master storyteller and the way she delivers her profound message with immense grace, poise, humor and charm is life changing. It is difficult to put into words how deeply her message of kindness and positivity impacts those who hear or meet her. We received rave reviews from our audience and would give her the highest recommendation possible. She is a remarkable person, presenter and artist! We also use the term ‘the Allison effect’ around the office to help us stay positive.”
“She is outstanding! In the history of the conference I have never seen the audience so riveted! We were absolutely blown away. It was a truly unforgettable experience for our leaders with a full standing ovation.”