Allison Gilbert addresses audiences at corporations such as Google and Hearst, school and university communities such as Ethical Culture Fieldston School and Georgetown University, as well as numerous conferences. She makes frequent television and radio appearances, including interviews with The “Today” Show, “CBS Sunday Morning,” CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and more. See a list of her speaking engagements here.
Allison Gilbert is known for her warm and engaging style that leaves audiences feeling valued, seen, and inspired.
Drawing on her critically-acclaimed books that have been reviewed in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal, Allison’s most popular talks include:
WOMEN’S HISTORY & CAREER SUCCESS
GRIEF & LOSS
WRITING & JOURNALISM
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Contact Christie Hinrichs at Authors Unbound ( or 541-797-2217) to discuss presentation options, including keynotes, workshops, and webinars.
Susan Engel, Executive Director, 92NY Talks
“What a fabulous evening! The room was packed. The crowd was happy. Everyone walked away thrilled they made the time to come. Let’s do it again soon.”
Susie Kessler, Manager, Shomer Collective, and Past Program Director, JCC in Manhattan
“I have been planning events at the JCC for over 9 years and have worked with many authors. From beginning to end, Allison was not only flexible and accommodating, she was simply a pleasure to work with. By all accounts, her recent event was a great success!”
Betty Spence, Head, Women’s Advancement, Seramount, and Past President, National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)
“I attend and oversee dozens of events for women in corporate America every year, and I find Allison an unusually warm, informative, and funny speaker. She brilliantly applies her own hard-won lessons and insights to the business and professional issues that others face. Our members loved her!”
Michael A. Lanotte, Executive Director, New York State Funeral Directors Association
“Allison Gilbert is an excellent speaker. Her presentation was entertaining, enlightening, and crafted perfectly for our audience. Our members are diverse, yet she made points that were relevant to everyone, with powerful, easy-to-execute takeaways. Every state funeral directors association should hire Allison — and fast!”
Mary Fetchet, Executive Director, Voices Center for Resilience
“Thank you for the FABULOUS presentation last night! You were inspirational and so thoughtful in the compassionate way you engaged the participants.”