Organizations often search for speakers like Brené Brown — someone who can speak to vulnerability, courage, and human connection in a way that resonates deeply with leaders and teams.
And for good reason.
Her work has shaped how organizations think about leadership, trust, and emotional intelligence.
But today’s workplace audiences are looking for more:
- Not just insight — real-world application
- Not just research — lived experience
- Not just awareness — actionable change
If that’s what your audience needs, there is a speaker who delivers a similar emotional depth — with a powerful, real-life perspective and practical takeaways.
If You Like Brené Brown, You’ll Love Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Why organizations look for Brené Brown:
- Vulnerability-based leadership
- Courage and trust-building
- Emotional intelligence and connection
- Research-backed insights
What today’s audiences need:
- Real-world stories that make the message tangible
- Clear strategies to build trust and resilience
- Tools to navigate adversity and uncertainty
- A message that connects emotionally and drives action
ASHLEY RHODES-COURTER
Best-selling author of Three Little Words and Three More Words
Resilience Expert | Turning Adversity into Action and Impact
Ashley Rhodes-Courter delivers the same emotional depth and connection audiences expect — but through lived experience that brings these ideas to life in a powerful and unforgettable way.
From growing up in the foster care system to becoming a best-selling author and advocate, her story creates an immediate connection with audiences while reinforcing practical leadership lessons.
What makes Ashley different:
- Lived experience that resonates
Her story moves beyond theory and makes leadership lessons real and relatable - Actionable resilience strategies
Provides clear tools to navigate adversity, burnout, and uncertainty - Emotional connection that drives change
Audiences don’t just understand the message — they feel it - Focus on sustainable impact
Helps individuals and teams turn inspiration into meaningful action
Signature Experience:
“Three Little Words”
This program helps audiences:
- Reconnect with purpose and personal impact
- Understand how adversity shapes leadership and resilience
- Strengthen empathy and human connection in the workplace
- Recognize the power one person has to change a life trajectory
Why Organizations Choose Ashley
- Deep credibility with leadership and mission-driven audiences
- Strong balance of emotion + application
- Creates lasting emotional and behavioral impact
- Re-energizes teams facing burnout and fatigue
The Bottom Line
If your audience is drawn to the work of Brené Brown but needs something more tangible, story-driven, and immediately applicable in today’s workplace…
Ashley Rhodes-Courter delivers that next step.
Looking for the Right Fit?
At Platinum Speakers Agency, we help organizations find speakers who don’t just inspire — they create lasting impact.
If you’re exploring speakers like Brené Brown, we can help you find the right fit for your audience, goals, and event.