Wharton Lecturer Workplace Dynamics Speaker Next Gen Talent Developer
Translating the Unwritten Rules of Work™
Wharton Lecturer Workplace Dynamics Speaker Next Gen Talent Developer
Translating the Unwritten Rules of Work™
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High-energy keynotes. Practical professional development. Lasting impact.
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Meet Ana Welsh
Translator. Contrarian. Hard Worker. Unofficial Comedian. Lifelong Learner. Educator.
I'm a Wharton Lecturer, keynote speaker, workplace dynamics expert, and leadership coach on a mission to translate the unwritten rules of work so professionals can show up as their Signature Self® and Become Indispensable™.
Before launching my company, I spent a decade in executive leadership helping scale a healthcare organization from 2 to 93 locations and a $250 million revenue run rate. As Vice President of Employee Experience, I helped reduce employee turnover from 60% to 21% in just two years.
Today, I bring that real-world executive experience to the stage and classroom, working with organizations including SAP, Comcast, Chubb, Vertex, Haverford Trust, WSFS, Zeta Global, MGC Law and the University of Pennsylvania.
My approach? High-energy, interactive, comedic, thought-provoking, and actually helpful. I teach the human side of business success, because how you show up, communicate, and build relationships can be just as important as what you know.
I believe success isn't simply about working harder. It's about understanding how work actually works.
Born in Brazil, raised in South Florida, and now building a business and raising a family outside Philadelphia, I describe myself as a proud transplant to the Eagles fanbase, deep lover of great wine and a psychopath manifesting millennial.
Feedback that Fuels
"She brings an enthusiasm to speaking that I rarely ever see."
Mark Levy, Differentiation Expert and Former Advisor to Simon Sinek
"I've seen her speak 3x. She has taught me so much."
Gina Lizzo, Managing Editor of Main Line Today
"Totally blown away by Ana's message. There's nobody better."
John Ratliff, Founder of Align5
"She's very dynamic and engaging."
Kristy Purnell, HR Leader at Main Line Health
The Indispensable Way
Manage Self
Manage Relationships
Manage Self
Show up as your Signature Self™—authentic, yet filtered for professional impact.
Replace self-doubt with composure.
Master the “Yellow-Light Moment” to regulate triggers and drive confident decisions.
Manage Work
Manage Relationships
Manage Self
Think critically, act efficiently, and communicate proactively.
Marry human judgment with AI tools to deliver faster, smarter outcomes.
Stay ruthlessly open-minded to new tech, new ideas, and diverse ways of working.
Manage Relationships
Manage Relationships
Manage Relationships
Read the room and build cross-generational trust.
Become an Anti-Avoider. address hard conversations and healthy conflict head-on.
Learn the one key strategy to drive deep connection, no matter what, where or with who.
Keynote Speaking Programs
High-energy, interactive presentations that challenge how professionals think and behave at work.
Relatable. Reflective. Ridiculously practical.
I'm relatable on purpose, concise on principle, and known for turning passive listeners into engaged audiences through high-energy storytelling, humor, and practical takeaways.
BECOME INDISPENSABLE™
Flagship Keynote | Organization-Wide & Multigenerational
Learn the unwritten rules for becoming the kind of professional everyone wants to work with and teams cannot succeed without.
Through the three pillars of workplace effectiveness, Manage Yourself, Manage Relationships, and Manage Work, audiences discover how everyday behaviors shape trust, professional reputation, collaboration, and career success.
THE EARLY CAREER PLAYBOOK
Young Professionals
Build the professionalism, workplace judgment, and relationship skills that help you stand out and accelerate your career.
From communicating with credibility to navigating workplace expectations and building meaningful professional relationships, this keynote helps early-career talent understand how to contribute, earn trust, and become known for the right reasons.
INDISPENSABLE™ INTERN
Interns & Co-Ops
Master the unwritten expectations of work and learn how to add value before your career even begins.
This interactive experience equips interns with practical strategies for professionalism, workplace communication, relationship-building, and taking initiative so they can make a memorable impression and become the talent organizations want to bring back.
LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION
Managers & People Leaders
Learn to better understand, manage, motivate, and develop Gen Z while strengthening performance across generations.
This keynote challenges generational assumptions and equips managers to bridge the gap between workplace expectations and emerging talent, strengthening communication, accountability, collaboration, and team effectiveness.
THE SIGNATURE ADVANTAGE
Women's Leadership
Build confidence and influence through effective authenticity without becoming someone you're not.
Audiences explore what it means to show up as their Signature Self®, develop greater self-awareness, communicate with intention, and build a professional reputation that reflects who they are and what they want to be known for.
BEFORE SHE BELIEVED
Inspirational Keynote | Women's Conferences & Leadership Events
An inspirational storytelling experience about the people who believe in us before we believe in ourselves, what changes when we finally see our own potential, and the legacy created when we become the person who believes in someone else.
A personal, reflective, and uplifting experience that challenges audiences to recognize the power of belief, both in themselves and in the people whose lives they influence.
THE EXPERIENCE
The What: High-energy, interactive keynote experiences, typically 30–90 minutes, customized to your audience and event objectives.
The Who: Corporate conferences, leadership events, professional associations, employee resource groups, women's conferences, company meetings, universities, internship programs, and early-career events.
The How: In-person or virtual, for audiences of all sizes.
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The Indispensable Intern
Convert Interns into Hire Ready Talent
Intern-to-employee conversions stick.
Converted interns have a 75.5% year-one retention rate, compared with 51% for outside hires. (NACE)
This program supports:
- Organizations with internship programs seeking hire-ready, low-maintenance talent
- Colleges and universities preparing students to stand out and convert offers
- College students and Greek Life groups looking for practical, career-shaping professional development
Programs delivered to WSFS, Incyte, Comcast, Zeta Global, Vertex Inc., and more
Have More Time?
I debunk the ill advised "bring your whole self to work" trend and teach you to show up as your Signature Self™.
"Ana is an incredible and dynamic speaker. We loved having her come speak to our women's group at Chipotle."
- Ashley Coleman
Chipotle Mexican Grill
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"Ana brings an incredible energy and relatability to her speaking that I still think about over a month later!"
- Margot Berg
CHOP
Leadership Coaching
Individual and Group Coaching
Imagine having set aside, dedicated time to talk through your thoughts and strategize solutions.
I’ll help you identify your issues, goals, roadblocks then we‘ll work together to get to the ideal finish line.
Invest in gaining a stronger mental attitude, better communication skills & enhanced work performance.
My Signature Self® Coaching approach helps you improve job performance, productivity and social skills in the workplace.
Contact me to schedule our first conversation today
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