STRATEGIC KEYNOTES FOR LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING WHAT’S NEXT

Strategic, grounded keynotes for audiences navigating growth, innovation, leadership transition, and impact.

Because clarity, not noise, is what moves organizations forward.

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SPEAKING OVERVIEW

KEYNOTE TOPICS

High Risk to High Potential
Human First in a Machine World
Rooted to Rise
Designing a Life You’re Called To

FORMATS

Keynote presentations
Leadership retreats
Executive offsites
Workshops and boardroom sessions
Panels and moderated discussions

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IDEAL AUDIENCES

Executive and enterprise leadership teams Technology and innovation organizations Nonprofit and philanthropic communities Universities and emerging leader programs

AVAILABILITY

In-person and virtual
engagements available globally

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WHY ORGANIZATIONS BRING ME IN

I’m invited into rooms when leaders and organizations are navigating moments that require more than surface-level inspiration.

Moments when:

  • Growth has introduced complexity
  • Innovation is accelerating faster than identity
  • Leadership teams are navigating transition
  • Mission and strategy need stronger alignment
  • Adversity must be reframed into opportunity

My work helps audiences reconnect clarity with strategy, and move forward with conviction.

This is not about hype.

It’s about perspective that shifts trajectory.

WHAT MAKES THESE CONVERSATIONS DIFFERENT

My perspective is shaped by decades inside corporate transformation, global technology leadership, and nonprofit impact, paired with lived experience that began in foster care.

I don’t speak about leadership from the outside.

I speak from inside the moments where decisions carry weight: boardrooms, product launches, organizational pivots, and real-world reinvention.

Every talk is:

  • Grounded in real leadership environments
  • Strategically structured, not improvised
  • Informed by both corporate leadership and lived experience
  • Tailored  to the room and its current inflection point

Audiences leave with language, clarity, and frameworks they can apply immediately.

Signature Topics

Each talk is customized, but these themes consistently resonate with leaders and organizations.

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HIGH RISK TO HIGH POTENTIAL

Turning Adversity into Strategic Advantage

The very thing that once made you feel like a risk may be your greatest competitive advantage.

This flagship keynote reframes adversity as executive leverage and equips leaders to identify untapped potential within themselves and their organizations.

Ideal For: Executive teams • Leadership summits • Enterprise conferences

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HUMAN FIRST IN A MACHINE WORLD

Why Curiosity Wins in the Age of AI

In a saturated AI landscape, clarity and identity are the true differentiators.

This keynote challenges technology-first thinking and teaches leaders to anchor innovation in strategy, discernment, and human positioning.

Ideal For: Technology • Marketing • Product • Innovation audiences

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ROOTED TO RISE

Turning Your Story into Service

Your pain is not your limitation; it is your leverage for impact.

Blending corporate leadership with lived experience, this keynote explores how mission-aligned success builds sustainable legacy and multiplies service.

Ideal For: Nonprofit galas • CSR events • Donor communities

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DESIGNING A LIFE YOU’RE CALLED TO

From Curiosity to Career

If you don’t design your life, someone else will assign it.

This talk equips emerging leaders to identify their calling, develop their skill, and turn curiosity into meaningful work.

Ideal For: Universities • MBA programs • Emerging leader cohorts

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THESE TALKS ARE Best Suited FOR

These keynotes are designed for audiences such as:

  • Executive and enterprise leadership teams
  • Technology and innovation organizations
  • Nonprofit and philanthropic communities
  • Universities and emerging leader programs

If your audience is looking for short-term motivation, I may not be the right fit.

If they’re looking for clarity that compounds, we should talk.

FORMATS AND Delivery

I offer engagements that range from large-stage keynotes to smaller leadership sessions designed for deeper conversation.

Formats include:

  • Keynote presentations
  • Executive offsites and leadership retreats
  • Interactive workshops for marketing, leadership, and HR teams
  • Boardroom strategy conversations
  • Panels and moderated discussions

All sessions are tailored to the audience, goals, and context of the event.

Virtual and in-person engagements available.

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— Gavin Rembach, President at DOC-Solutions

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— Jim Bingham, Vice President at Toshiba Business Systems

“Maegan is without doubt, the most dynamic, detail oriented, vendor partner I have ever partnered with. She brings an amazing public speaking capability with her that is backed by expert knowledge of her products and an energy level even higher. I have always counted on Maegan to launch her products and help me get all of my sales team fired up and confident with our strategic plans. I could call on Maegan at any time and know she was available. I would love to have her join my company anytime because I know her work ethic will be unmatched”

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— Gregory AmosCo, Founder at Full Armor Systems

“Maegan, recently conducted a solutions sales meeting at our branch. I have to say it was one of the best sales meeting we ever had. Maegan is not only extremely knowledgeable; she is also a very dynamic and inspiring speaker. I believe Maegan got through to some of my senior reps and got them to "see the light" as far as becoming a solutions sales pro vs. a box singer! I would highly recommend Maegan, She is awesome!”

— Jim BinghamVice, President at Toshiba Business Systems

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— Marlene Houret, Director of Sales at Neopost

“Maegan, recently conducted a solutions sales meeting at our branch. I have to say it was one of the best sales meeting we ever had. Maegan is not only extremely knowledgeable; she is also a very dynamic and inspiring speaker. I believe Maegan got through to some of my senior reps and got them to "see the light" as far as becoming a solutions sales pro vs. a box singer! I would highly recommend Maegan, She is awesome!”

Jim Bingham, Vice President at Toshiba Business Systems

“All partnerships require bilateral diligence, respect and steadfast commitment to meet goals and objectives. In my experience working with Maegan she had gone above and beyond the vendor relationship and truly has worked with me and my company XMedius as a partner!”

— Phillip Vera, Director at Opentext

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— Nathaniel Horenstein, Canon Future Leaders Program

“Maegan is a true combination of passion, enthusiasm, self- motivation and technical know how. I had worked with Maegan during our national launch for document solution software and her dedication and support as a Business Partner is simply commendable. She was always very focused and results oriented. She will definitely be an asset to any organization.”

— Priya Agarwal, Senior Director of Product Management at ADP

“I had the pleasure of working with Maegan on a national launch of a document image capture and management solution. She is passionate about what she does and, more importantly, absolutely understands that success in our industry is all about helping our clients improve their business processes. I've seen her in action presenting at technology shows as well as to our sales people. She is knowledgable, personable, professional and an exceptional communicator. I recommend Maegan without reservation for any position of business development or management.”

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“Maegan is an amazing professional with technical and business acumen second to none! She is unwavering in her passion to help her vendor partners succeed by providing the best possible solutions. Maegan is highly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, detail oriented and extremely effective in articulating her value proposition. I had the pleasure of working with Maegan as a preferred vendor partner to support our sales team as well as having her uncompromising support on a sales appointment. It has been a privilege to work with her!”

— Holly Stettler, Trusted Business Advisor

“I had the pleasure of working with Maegan in the formation of a program involving the distributor sales organization at Drivve, LLC. I found her energy level to be unparallelled and her ability to quickly communicate challenges and grasp potential solutions was extremely impressive. I would look forward to any opportunity to work with her in support of future initiatives.”

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“Maegan is the personification of Type-A, self motivated sales leader. Always on top of things, Maegan by far is one of the most professional and driven individuals that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She would be an asset in any situation.”

— Gregory Amos, Co-Founder at Full Armor Systems

“Maegan is one of the most knowledgable, energetic and content driven people I have had the experience to work with. She worked with my group and was instrumental in helping us deliver value driven solutions to our clients. We found her to be responsive and timely when we needed her expertise. I highly recommend her as a resource.”

— John Applegate, President at Toshiba Business Solutions

“Maegan is without doubt, the most dynamic, detail oriented, vendor partner I have ever partnered with. She brings an amazing public speaking capability with her that is backed by expert knowledge of her products and an energy level even higher. I have always counted on Maegan to launch her products and help me get all of my sales team fired up and confident with our strategic plans. I could call on Maegan at any time and know she was available. I would love to have her join my company anytime because I know her work ethic will be unmatched.”

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“She is one of the most valuable people I have ever worked with. Proactive strategic thinker, honest and an achievement oriented professional. Knowledge of IT technologies in connection with modern way of managing make Maegan Lujan a leader with really huge potential.”

— Brad Osborn

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THE NEXT STEP

Speaking engagements are limited to ensure each experience is thoughtful, relevant, and impactful.

If you’re exploring a potential engagement, the next step is a brief conversation to discuss fit, timing, and goals.