DYNAMIC THOUGHT LEADER, TRANSFORMATIVE FACILITATOR, SOUGHT AFTER COACH

Eliza VanCort is a communication strategist, executive coach, and keynote speaker trusted by Fortune 5 companies, C-suite leaders, and global organizations — with clients ranging from technology giants to clients speaking at the United Nations.

She delivers keynotes, facilitates workshops, and coaches executives one-on-one — giving people at every level the precise tools to communicate with authority, influence any room, and show up like they mean it.

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WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES

Hands-On. High-Impact.
Small-Group Immersives for High-Performing Teams

Delivered in fast-paced half-day sessions, Eliza’s workshops place roughly fifteen participants in a focused, collaborative environment where every person receives individualized coaching. She identifies each participant’s specific communication challenges and delivers precise physical and vocal tools on the spot: how to own expertise without apology, ask direct questions with authority, shut down aggression, and command any room.

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

Command the Room
Presence, Voice & the Leadership Advantage

The most powerful communication happens before you say a word. Drawing on twenty years of acting methodology, political science, and radical reinvention, Eliza equips audiences with an immediately actionable toolkit: vocal techniques that shift authority in real time, body language strategies grounded in science, and a framework for claiming space in any room. Audiences don’t just leave inspired — they leave different

Executive Coaching

The Career You’re Capable Of.
1:1 Coaching at Every Inflection Point

Eliza’s private coaching goes far beyond communication skills. She works with clients to build the confidence, presence, and strategic clarity to move their careers forward — from preparing for a high-stakes speech or board presentation, to navigating a pivotal leadership transition, to stepping into a role they’ve been working toward for years. Every session is practical and direct.

“Eliza‘s workshop is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. She had an uncanny ability to see participants, connect with them, and almost instantly offer customized transformative tools in real time. Her work profoundly benefited individual careers, our department, and even created unexpected group bonding. She is one of a kind.”

– Gloria Pumpuni-Lenss, PhD Sr. Director, Operations Programs

My Signature Talks

Topic 1: Public speaking, persuasive communication, & leadership presence

Learn concrete skills you can put to use right away to better present and communicate. Whether giving a talk, running a meeting, or pitching an idea, Eliza’s proprietary tools will empower people to get their idea across, inspire others, reset power dynamics, and more.

Topic 2: Neutralizing antimentors & the power of transformative positive mentorship

Positive mentorship can transform lives and careers. Antimentors do just the opposite, poisoning work environments, disrupting collaboration and undermining leaders. Learn the qualities of antimentors, how to avoid being one, and how to neutralize antimentors if you have one. In addition, gain the strategies needed to add transformative mentoring skills to your leadership tool box.

Topic 3: Rethinking networking, office politics & optimizing the marketplace of ideas

In this fresh take on age-old phenomena, Eliza reframes networking and redefines office politics. Her approach reveals how organizations can cultivate future leaders who might otherwise be overlooked and ensure the marketplace of ideas is not reduced because of toxic work environments. Increase work satisfaction, nurture thought leadership and cultivate loyalty with the paradigm shifting talk. For organizations dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, this talk is invaluable.

What Others Are Saying

“Eliza did a keynote and workshop for the leaders on my team, and feedback was phenomenal—I got more unsolicited praise and thanks from the team than any other training intervention.”

Daniel Fields,

Director of Asia Pacific ED of Services
LENOVO

“IGNITE is transformative — real and foundational for building future leaders. If you are looking to accelerate the advancement of high-potential players, I would highly recommend working with them.”

Sandy Ono

CMO, Fortune 500 Technology Company

“Eliza VanCort is a subject matter expert in a subject few people have the training or experience to tackle. Her academic background in political science and her twenty years of experience as an acting teacher has afforded her a powerful and fresh approach to teaching communication and public speaking skills.- She is able to create an incredibly fun, safe space where participants feel the courage to learn and grow… an invaluable resource. Just check her out and see for yourself…”

DiOnetta Jones Crayton,

Director of OME
MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

“[Eliza’s} story is so relatable and engaging and the communication tools she provided were incredibly beneficial… With sharp intelligence, keen wit and humor, Eliza delivers on all levels – inspirational, motivational, educational, and business leadership.”

Dr. Elli Reges,

Director of Learning and Development
SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

“Eliza’s reception as an individual coach, workshop leader, and speaker has been universally positive and, in many cases, transformative. She teaches with a level of precision, clarity and effectiveness that I have not previously seen.”

John Siliciano,

Former Deputy Provost
CORNELL UNIVERSITY

“Eliza’s work transformed our Hong Kong leadership team. The two-day retreat she led received glowingly positive reviews. She pushed people hard, but was able to make it fun, while stressing the importance of understanding your own emotional life in order to better understand our international team’s vast cultural differences. Eliza’s work with us made a big difference, and was well worth the investment.”

Michael Reichel

Dean, College Of Veterinary Medicine And Life Sciences At City University Hong Kong

“If you are even thinking of hiring Eliza, you should have booked her yesterday! The advice she gave in her presentation was absolutely transformative, she was incredibly authentic, and already staff have asked if she can come back to speak again. The Hype is real. She will change your life..”

Desarae Damschen

Chair of the Development Employee Resource Group OREGON STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

“Eliza’s virtual talk was phenomenal! Informative, motivating, and fun, she left us with actionable tools for our careers. Through her incredible story, she also inspired us to implement them!”

Alka Puri Senior

Program manager MICROSOFT