Speaking

Keynote Talks

Interactive sessions on leadership and mindset

Vellamo's Founder, Molly Gimmel, is a dynamic and engaging speaker who shares her leadership lessons learned from 20+ years of experience running her own multi-million dollar company as well as serving in leadership positions for multiple non-profit organizations, including Chairwoman of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and as a Delegate for the US on the W20. She brings insights from her book "Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up" to audiences to help them become more effective leaders.

Master Your Leadership Mindset

Leadership isn’t about a job title—it’s about influence. And the biggest obstacle standing between you and your leadership potential isn’t external—it’s what's happening inside your own head.

In this engaging and thought-provoking talk, Molly breaks down what leadership truly is (and isn’t) and reveals the surprising power of mental chatter in shaping your confidence, decision-making, and impact. You’ll uncover how your inner voice can either hold you back or propel you forward—and, more importantly, how to train it to work for you instead of against you. You'll also discover the key leadership mindsets that leaders need to master to become a more effective leader that others want to follow: Confidence, Integrity, and Authenticity.

Through personal stories, real-world insights, and practical strategies, this talk will challenge you to rethink leadership, take control of your inner narrative, and step into the role of a leader that people want to follow. Whether you manage a team, run a business, or simply want to make a bigger impact, mastering your mindset is the first step to unlocking your full leadership potential.

Unshattered: The Art of Authentic Leadership

In a world obsessed with perfection, the leaders who truly leave a mark aren’t the ones who never break — they’re the ones who rise stronger from every fracture.

In this powerful, unforgettable keynote, Molly Gimmel brings the ancient art of Kintsugi to life onstage, breaking and repairing a bowl with gold as a living metaphor for authentic leadership. Through storytelling, symbolism, and actionable insights, she reveals why embracing — not hiding — our cracks creates deeper trust, resilience, and connection with our teams. Audiences will leave inspired to own their full story, to lead with authenticity rather than image, and to transform every setback into a source of strength.

"Unshattered" isn’t just a talk — it’s a call to courageous leadership in an imperfect world.

Breakout Sessions

In addition to or in conjunction with keynotes, Molly also provides interactive breakout sessions:

Master Your Mental Chatter: Turn the Voice in Your Head from Foe to Friend. In this breakout, participants learn the role of the voice in their head, why it says the things it does, and how they can reprogram it to stop being a critic and start being a cheerleader.
Implement the CIA Leadership Framework. This breakout is offered in conjunction with the "Master Your Leadership Mindset" keynote. Participants practice implementing the CIA Leadership Framework using real-world scenarios.
Defeat Imposter Syndrome. Many people suffer from imposter syndrome at some point in their careers, but they don't have to let it derail them. In this breakout session, participants learn the reasons people feel like a fraud and discover strategies to gain self-confidence and defeat imposter syndrome.
Authentic Leaders = Connected Teams. Authentic leadership fosters trust, strengthens relationships, and creates a workplace where employees feel valued and motivated. In this workshop, we’ll explore how leading with authenticity builds deeper connections, enhances team engagement, and ultimately drives organizational success.
Feedback: The Leadership Superpower. The ability to give feedback effectively is a key leadership skill but so few people do it well. And even fewer are able to receive feedback without getting defensive. In this interactive session, participants will learn the keys to effective feedback, and practice giving and receiving feedback in small groups.
From 30% to Committed: Maximize Employee Engagement. Engaged employees have higher well-being, better retention, lower absenteeism and higher productivity. But studies show that only 30% of the workforce is actively engaged in their jobs. In this session, participants will discover why so many employees are disengaged and learn several strategies to maximize employee engagement.