Hailed as “life-changing” “riveting” “extraordinary” “bold” and “deeply moving” Allison Massari’s triumphant keynote is packed with clarity 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. With genuine encouragement and support, Allison’s dynamic and deeply moving keynote offers immediately applicable tools to rise above any obstacle and find peace and inspired vitality despite turbulent times. As Allison states, “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 personally and professionally.” Bolstered by a sense of unity and empowerment, audiences walk away feeling revitalized, refreshed, and seeing their lives from new coordinates. Prepare to be deeply moved. Prepare to be taken on a journey. ...less

What is the mindset needed to be vibrant, alive and in command of your life? What does it look and feel like? 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, “In the fullness of true resilience you don’t just survive—you become a better version of yourself on every level. You become a force of light for yourself and others.” With vision, clarity, and compassion, Allison teaches audiences the potent life lessons that she learned on each step of her path after she was severely burned in a fire and faced seemingly insurmountable odds. 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. 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. ...less

Build a happier, more productive workforce and fully engage the hearts of your people. When people are worn thin and dealing with burnout or fatigue, the first essential solution is to care for them and to show up with thoughtful ideas to innovate, pivot, and excel within a changing world. Through storytelling, Allison Massari teaches audiences the mindset that is needed to successfully manage adversity, build emotional intelligence and have more command in managing difficulties at work. Her transformative program challenges your audience to see struggle and change through a profound and empowering new lens. She explains, “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.” Allison’s unforgettable keynote is a celebration of the human spirit—inspiring heart-led leadership, compassion and empathy skills in the workplace, and leaving audiences with a true sense of purpose and belonging. After hearing Allison speak, audiences feel more connected to their purpose and to each other—enhancing engagement and advancing employee retention in the workplace. Your people will be forever changed. ...less

Allison Massari knows that you have the power to transform lives. As an advocate for both patients and healthcare professionals, Massari has an intimate understanding of the demands and challenges of the medical profession, and compelling authority to address the current needs of the healthcare industry. She experienced firsthand the critical value of receiving personalized health care from committed leadership teams and empathetic providers after surviving two life-threatening car accidents, one where she suffered second and third degree burns on over 50 percent of her body. In addition, Allison grew up immersed in the healthcare field. Raised by parents who were both clinicians—her father an otolaryngologist whose primary focus was on oncologic cases, and her mother a nurse who worked in the emergency department, operating room and even newborn nursery across her career—Allison was captivated by her parent’s compassionate work. She shadowed her father in his practice and was inspired to intern in hospitals and medical office settings. Allison’s journey, delivered through the art of storytelling, inspires confidence and self-leadership, while elevating hearts and building resiliency within the challenges of the high-pressure healthcare work environment. With her sublime and colorful artwork as a backdrop, she shines light on the integral nature of person-centered care and the immense value each healthcare professional has on a patient who is suffering. Allison explains, "The power of what you do goes far beyond the technical part of your job. You are healing the places medicine cannot touch. In fact YOU are the medicine." Hailed as “life-changing”, Allison’s keynote offers a sincere and direct approach to navigating adversity, transcending life’s difficulties, and always finding a way to be the healer in the room. She tailors her message for each audience, including those in leadership, research, software development, administration, IT, laboratories, and more. This unforgettable, content rich and deeply moving speech provides effective and precise tools for managing change, adversity, and the everyday challenges of being human. Prepare to be taken on a journey. ...less