Courtney is an award-winning leader, renowned expert in corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and a highly sought-after keynote speaker. With 25 years of experience in the events, hospitality, and tourism industry, she channeled her adventurous spirit into becoming an IMPACT expert. In 2023, she launched her own consulting agency to help business leaders achieve their sustainability and social impact goals. As a consultant: Courtney has pioneered a new approach to understanding and implementing sustainability. She guides clients through aligning their business goals with sustainability and social impact objectives, creating a seamless path to meaningful change. By leveraging the design thinking process, Courtney helps business leaders recognize how holistic and straightforward adjustments to their operations can drive significant impact. As a keynote speaker: Her insights on Impact Leadership have inspired and motivated individuals to identify how they can create impact through their work and their lives. Her engaging style captivates audiences, guiding them to harness their passion, align it with purpose, and develop strategies to become leaders within their organizations. By integrating principles of environmental and social sustainability, she illustrates how a regenerative future is built by regenerative leaders. Her message has resonated with audiences both in the US and internationally. Accomplishments & Recognition: Courtney is a thought leader and sought out speaker. In the past she has spoken at: IMEX America IMEX Frankfurt MPI WEC IBTM Americas PCMA’s Convening Leaders SITE Global CMP Conclave …among many others. And has contributed to numerous industry articles over the years. She has also co-hosted several webinars and spoken on numerous panels (both live and virtual). Courtney is a recognized trailblazer having been named to: Smart Woman in Meetings (Industry Leadership) 2023 BizBash’s Top 1000 People in Events in 2019 Meetings Today 2019 Trend Setters list BizBash’s Top 500 People in Events in 2018 MeetingsNet 2018 ChangeMaker. Courtney is a: Certified Meeting Professional Certified Sustainable Event Professional Was the Chair of the Sustainability & Social Impact Committee for the Events Industry Council for two years, member of the committee for an additional three years.
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