If you’re here, it means you believe—like I do—that how we show up matters just as much as what we offer. That relationships, connection, and purpose aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re the real drivers of meaningful work.

You’ve made a choice—to lead with intention, to serve with heart, and to invest in people, not just performance.

That’s how I’ve spent my career—getting creative, staying curious, and building something real with others. And now, I’m so excited to invite you into this space and share what I’ve learned along the way. There’s so much goodness ahead.

Angélica Ponder is a John-Maxwell-trained speaker, coach, and trainer, who focuses on leadership development, self-awareness, and creating engaging cultures with a vulnerability-based approach.

Angélica’s speaking style is characterized by heartfelt storytelling, contagious energy, and practical strategies.

Angélica’s reputation as a speaker is built on her vast experience of overcoming adversity and being able to reflect emotionally to allow for novel insights.  

She is an innovative leader driven by her determined approach to challenge the traditional leadership school of thought and find new, different ways of operating. This has never been more important in today’s ever changing corporate world. 

Why do organizations book Angelica?

Because she delivers on every keynote speaker objective:

• Sets the emotional tone with insight and humor.
• Educates with science-based content.
• Inspires behavior change.
• Creates connection, conversation and action long after the applause. 

Blind Spots to Breakthroughs:

Seeing What’s Stopping You

What if the real obstacles aren’t “out there,” but hidden in plain sight? In this energizing talk, Angelica Ponder guides audiences to spot the subtle habits and assumptions that quietly fuel self-doubt, comparison, and reactivity.

With vivid storytelling and practical tools, you’ll learn how to surface what you can’t yet see and transform it into decisive action—turning unexamined patterns into powerful new choices.

Self-Awareness:

The Leadership Superpower Within You

Great leadership doesn't start with strategy - it starts with self-awareness. In this talk, Angelica Ponder will share her proprietary Grounds to Thrive RICF framework - a practical and transformative approach to harnessing emotions, uncovering hidden patterns, and challenging limiting beliefs.

You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself and how to positively influence those around you.