Be a Pineapple Person in a Prickly World.
TEDx Speaker | Culture | Civility | Human Connection
When people feel seen, they show up differently.
Annie was a meeting planner’s dream and earned an almost perfect 4.8 out of 5 rating.
— Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
TEDx Speaker • CSP • National Conferences • Corporate Leadership Events
Why Organizations Bring Annie In
- When engagement drops.
- When culture feels tense.
- When burnout is rising.
- When leaders need a reset.
Annie delivers a keynote that rebuilds connection, ownership, and energy — without gimmicks.
Investing in Your Team Is an Investment in Your Future
When you hire Annie to speak, teach, or consult with your team, you can expect:
- Happier, healthier mindsets that not only persevere—but lead
- Greater confidence and self-awareness, sparking creativity and initiative
- Clearer, more respectful communication across teams
- A practical toolbox of problem-solving strategies for real-world challenges
- Clarity around individual and team vision
- Resilient, hopeful employees prepared to navigate change and uncertainty
- Deeper gratitude for leadership’s investment, leading to stronger engagement and retention
The Talk That Elevated the Brand
Annie’s TEDx message anchors her work:
People don’t disengage because they lack skill.
They disengage because they stop feeling valued.
What Is a Pineapple Person?
Stand Tall.
Wear a Crown.
Be Sweet Inside.
A Pineapple Person is someone who chooses to see people, value people, and be sweet to people—especially when life feels prickly.
Like a pineapple, we stand up straight, wear a crown, and stay sweet on the inside.
We choose kindness over criticism, compassion over judgment, and service over silence.
Being a Pineapple Person isn’t about perfection.
It’s about choosing, day after day, to be a small light in someone else’s world.
If you want a keynote that feels powerful, grounded, and unforgettable:
Speaking
Engaging keynotes and supporting speeches, engaging workshops, and impactful breakout sessions give audience members direction, inspiration, and a fresh set of tools to cope, collaborate, and carry-on.
Consulting
Turn your goals into actions and help you and your teams Be the Exception! Using her seven steps of transformation, Annie personalizes her approach to fit your team’s needs.
Continued Learning
Continue the conversation and growth with Annie’s books and online training courses. These timeless resources provide your team with the tools needed to weather the storms, achieve goals, and live exceptional lives!
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