Keynote & Guest Speaking

Marie Rodriguez, founder of Active Lotus, is a leadership and transformation guide who speaks at the intersection of resilience, identity, and performance.

Her work helps leaders navigate what most professional spaces rarely name out loud: burnout, invisible pressure, grief, reinvention, and the quiet weight of responsibility that comes with leading others. Rather than waiting for the storm to pass, Marie teaches audiences how to build clarity and steadiness in the middle of it.

Through her signature Mud → Alchemy → Bloom™ framework, Marie offers a practical, evidence-informed approach to turning challenge into capacity — helping leaders regulate stress, think clearly under pressure, and lead with greater intention and trust.

Her talks blend story, strategy, and actionable tools audiences can apply immediately. Participants leave not just inspired, but equipped.

Marie frequently speaks to:
• Women leaders and emerging executives
• Corporate and nonprofit teams
• Leadership and culture conferences
• Organizations navigating change, growth, or burnout

While her story resonates deeply with women, her message is universal: modern leadership requires emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the ability to transform adversity into insight. These are not “soft skills” — they are the foundation of sustainable performance.

Audiences describe Marie’s presence as grounded, clear, and deeply human. She creates spaces where people feel seen, think differently, and walk away with language and practices they can use the very next day.

Signature Topics Include:
• Resilient Leadership in Times of Change
• From Burnout to Clarity: Regulating Your Nervous System at Work
• Leading Through the Messy Middle
• Building High-Trust, Human-Centered Teams
• The Alchemy of Transformation: Turning Pressure into Growth
View Marie's Speaker Kit here.