Annalyn Cruz uses storytelling, humor, and vulnerability to share key leadership and life lessons with audiences globally.
Are you in need of a keynote speaker, panelist, or podcast guest focused on lessons learned from successfully navigating multiple identities and intersectionalities in the workplace and beyond?
Check out some of Annalyn’s prior engagements below.
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Rolling Into the Remarkable with Annalyn
A discussion with Peter McGraw , Lisa Slavid, and Annalyn Cruz about Annalyn’s journey off the relationship escalator and into her life as a remarkable solo.
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Inspire Her Confidence Confrence
“Human to Human” is a storytelling event that honors diverse, lived experiences and the people behind them.
The “Inspire Her Confidence” Conference began in 2019 to inspire women’s confidence so that they could project their unique brand in their life and in their work. -
Mindfully Productive Talk with Heather Alaine
Annalyn and Heather share mindfully productive pro hacks and ways it will change you to not only be more organized, but will also help sustain your energy and take care of yourself—especially in moments of stress and anxiety.
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Handling Difficult Conversations at Work
This webinar features UC alums (including Annalyn) who provide guidance on addressing difficult conversations so that all voices are valued. The panelists offer advice on how to handle challenging topics, acknowledge cultural differences in communication styles, and identify helpful techniques to maximize your workplace communications.
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3rd Annual Gaucho Professionals Expo
Keynote Speaker: Annalyn Cruz '00
"Sitting with the Fear & the Gremlins that Hold Us Back"
Keynote speech focuses on sitting with the fear that may hold us back when making career shifts and pursuing leadership experiences, even when the outcomes are unknown...and how to pursue a more fulfilling and empowering path forward.
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Transcend - The Podcast
Episode 26 of Transcend - The Podcast. Annalyn Cruz, with Host Asha Wilkerson, discusses “Stepping into Entrepreneurship”.
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Conversations for Empowerment!
Spring 2022 Virtual Colloquium for Women in Leadership Training and Development: Conversations for Empowerment!
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Career Unicorns
Do you want to do what you love, but you’re afraid of disappointing your parents? In Ep. 37: How to embrace what you love and let go of parental expectations with Annalyn Cruz, (Founder of Grounded in Wisdom), Annalyn shares:
How she remained true to what she loves instead of what her parents expected.
How to let go of the “golden handcuffs” of security.
How to have brave conversations around sexual harassment.
How career freedom is totally possible.
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Transcend - The Podcast
Why Is It So Hard to Say No? With Annalyn Cruz - Episode 57
Learning how to say no is a journey that takes courage and introspection. It requires acknowledging and then diverging from cultural norms that have shaped you. But it’s also an opportunity to take ownership of your self-worth and take back your agency. The journey of learning how to say no is different for everyone. Tune in today to learn how to start yours, one small step at a time!
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Beyond the Couch with Bridges
Surviving Burnout & Stepping Off the Corporate Ladder with Annalyn Cruz
This week, Diana chats with Annalyn Cruz about trusting your inner voice and taking the steps to craft a career that truly makes you fulfilled and happy. They talk about how taking the time to recover from burnout motivated Annalyn to take the leap and leave a corporate job to start her business in leadership coaching. They also discuss the importance of soul-searching and trusting yourself to not fail, as well as the challenges of working through familial and cultural expectations.
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Real Talk: Advocate and Negotiate Salary with Authenticity and Courage
NOW Conference 2023 for the University of California (UC) campuses
It takes courage and intentionality to self-advocate and feel empowered when approaching career growth and development. Salary negotiations, in particular, can bring up feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, and discomfort.
In this UC webinar, Annalyn discusses how cultural nuances, family expectations, and intersectional identities can influence why self-advocacy and salary negotiations can feel so challenging. She provides tangible strategies and tips to approach these conversations more effectively, powerfully, and authentically.
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AAPI Heritage Month with Amazon Games
Real Talk: Advocate for Yourself with Authenticity and Courage
Annalyn Cruz speaks with Amazon Games and DEI Lead Rachel Irvine-Halliday for AAPI Heritage Month. Their conversation highlighted how easy it is for individuals to let their Gremlins (i.e., inner critic) dominate their thoughts and actions out of fear. They emphasized the need to recognize the origins of these inner voices, their primary reasons for existing, and the methods to create silent, reflective moments where one's inner wisdom can emerge.
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Coach VIBES with Annalyn Cruz
Are you ready for some Coach VIBES? What are Coach VIBES? Coaches with Voices Inspiring Bold and Engaging Stories! This next guest's career is on fire so much that her initials are AC! Annalyn Cruz is a life coach centered on helping her clients fulfill their dynamic destinies. Annalyn believes in the power of belonging and has dedicated her life in this mission to serve others. This show promises to be endearing, educational and entertaining. You don't want to miss it!