The professional world is changing fast. New challenges like remote work and diverse teams demand leaders who are adaptive, flexible, and compassionate. Old-school, hard-nosed leadership styles no longer cut it in a world where employees value work-life balance and a sense of purpose just as much—if not more—than their paychecks. But the shift toward approachable, feel-good leadership has left many leaders scratching their heads: how do you maintain a happy workplace while still holding employees accountable and keeping your authority intact?

Enter Becca Spahr, leadership coach and entrepreneur, whose passion is helping leaders find the courage to be likable. During her 20-year career as a U.S. Marine, Becca saw the full spectrum of leadership styles—transformational, toxic, and everything in between. Drawing on her extensive experience leading diverse teams in high-stakes situations, combined with her expertise as a certified life coach, Becca delivers actionable strategies for leading with empathy, understanding, and authenticity—without losing your edge.

This keynote is perfect for team leads, managers, executives, young professionals, and anyone who wants to become more likable!

• Understand the science behind the instinct to like and be liked

• Learn to cultivate a leadership style that fosters trust and encourages high performance

• Identify practical strategies for balancing approachability with accountability

• Feel inspired to embrace a "likable leader" mindset to unlock your team’s full potential