Speaking Topics
The Diagnosis That Changes Everything—And What Comes Next
A powerful and honest look at inflammatory breast cancer and the realities patients face—from delayed diagnosis to navigating a complex medical system. Terry shares not only her personal journey, but what patients, providers, and advocates can do differently to improve outcomes and save lives.
Audiences: Healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, medical conferences, community organizations
Key Takeaways:
- Recognizing the unique challenges of inflammatory breast cancer
- The importance of listening to patients sooner—and differently
- Turning awareness into meaningful action
When the Path Disappears: Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
Life rarely follows the plan we imagined. Terry speaks to the moment when everything shifts—and how to move forward when there is no clear roadmap.
This is not about having all the answers. It’s about learning how to ask better questions.
Audiences: Corporate teams, women’s groups, leadership events
Key Takeaways:
- How to make decisions without certainty
- Reframing setbacks as points of redirection
- Finding clarity when control is gone
When the Path Disappears: Navigating Life’s Unexpected Turns
Life rarely follows the plan we imagined. Terry speaks to the moment when everything shifts—and how to move forward when there is no clear roadmap.
This is not about having all the answers. It’s about learning how to ask better questions.
Audiences: Corporate teams, women’s groups, leadership events
Key Takeaways:
- How to make decisions without certainty
- Reframing setbacks as points of redirection
- Finding clarity when control is gone
Powering Up Without Burning Out
In a world that often equates success with exhaustion, Terry offers a different perspective—one rooted in sustainability, purpose, and self-awareness.
Audiences: Corporate audiences, nonprofit leaders, professional organizations
Key Takeaways:
- Recognizing the difference between urgency and importance
- Protecting your energy without stepping back from impact
- Redefining what “power” looks like in your career and life
The Influence You Already Have
Many people underestimate their ability to create change because they don’t see themselves as “leaders.” Terry challenges that thinking and shows how influence often begins in quieter, more personal ways.
Audiences: Emerging leaders, women’s groups, nonprofit boards
Key Takeaways:
- Identifying influence in everyday interactions
- Building credibility without a title
- Using your voice effectively in the rooms you’re already in
From Experience to Impact: Turning What You’ve Lived Into What You Lead
Terry shares how personal experience—especially the hardest parts—can become a source of direction, leadership, and meaningful work.
Audiences: Nonprofits, advocacy organizations, mission-driven teams
Key Takeaways:
- Moving from personal story to public impact
- Avoiding the trap of staying “stuck in the story”
- Building something that outlasts the moment
Terry’s talks are known for their authenticity, clarity, and real-world relevance—leaving audiences not only inspired, but with a renewed sense of direction and the confidence to act on it.
