Rosie Zilinskas
Keynote Speaker and Certified Career Strategist at No Woman Left Behind
Women Empowerment
Education: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Chicago, IL, USA
Biography
Rosie Zilinskas is a Certified High-Performance Coach, Kolbe Certified Consultant, and former Executive Vice President with over three decades of corporate leadership experience in the insurance industry.
As the founder of No Woman Left Behind, Rosie helps high-performing, mid-career women rise into the leadership roles they deserve—without waiting to be chosen. Because most corporate women stay stuck not from lack of talent, but because they’ve been conditioned to wait. Rosie teaches them how to take control, speak up, and rise—with a clear career strategy, unshakable confidence, and no apologies.
Her coaching method integrates strategy with self-awareness. Through a unique blend of psychometric insights (Kolbe), confidence-building, and AI-powered tools, Rosie helps women shift the internal messages that quietly sabotage their promotion potential—from “I’m not ready” to “I’m campaigning for me.”
Her personal turning point came when, after years of being a top performer, she finally asked to be considered for a leadership role. The executive’s reply?
“Oh really? You never said anything.”
That moment launched a transformation—and a mission.
Today, Rosie equips women to do what she once couldn’t: advocate boldly and lead visibly. Through her Promotion Readiness Roadmap, her free Promotion Readiness Quiz, and her top-rated podcast, Rosie provides not just advice—but a proven pathway to career transformation.
Her message is clear:
Stop waiting. Start leading—with no apologies.
Passion
Many corporate women feel undervalued. We provide a proven roadmap to claim the recognition they deserve and step into leadership with confidence.
Origin Story
I spent years in the insurance industry as an underwriter—driven, capable, and quietly hoping someone would notice. I had big dreams: I wanted to be in management, to lead teams, influence decisions, and make a real difference in the organization. So I did what I thought would get me there: I worked hard, kept my head down, and let my performance speak for itself.
In just one year, I went from average to top performer. I finally built the courage to speak with a senior executive about a leadership role. I presented my case, shared my aspirations—and waited for his response.
He looked at me and said:
"I'm so glad you said something. I never would have considered you for management."
I was stunned.
"Why not?" I asked.
"That’s easy," he said. "You never said anything."
Those four words changed my life.
In that moment, I realized that silence doesn't get you promoted. I had been waiting for someone to tap me on the shoulder. But no one ever came. The truth hit me: If I wanted to lead, I had to start campaigning for myself.
Six months later, I stepped into my first management role—and I never looked back. Eventually, I rose to Executive Vice President at a $50 billion global insurance company.
But what really sparked the creation of No Woman Left Behind was what I saw as I trained new cohorts. Time and again, I noticed that men spoke up right away. The women—though equally capable—hesitated. They stayed quiet. Just like I had.
That’s when I knew I had to do something.
Today, through my speaking, coaching, and programs, I help corporate women stop waiting to be chosen—and start owning their power, with strategy, confidence, and no apologies.
Welcome to No Woman Left Behind.
Example talks
🔑 Unlock the Leader Within: 3 Ways We Are Sabotaging Our Career Advancement
Keynote by Rosie Zilinskas, CHPC | Career Strategist for Corporate Women
Too many talented women are doing everything “right”—yet still getting passed over.
They show up. They deliver results. But without realizing it, they’re unintentionally sabotaging their advancement.
In this engaging and empowering keynote, Rosie Zilinskas—Latina C-suite leader, CHPC, and former insurance executive—exposes the three hidden patterns that keep high-potential women stuck in the waiting room of their own careers.
Through relatable storytelling, practical strategies, and a clear roadmap forward, Rosie equips women to take back control, step into visibility, and own their leadership path—without burnout, people-pleasing, or apology.
👥 This keynote is ideal for:
Early to mid-career corporate women feeling undervalued or overlooked
College women preparing to enter the workforce with confidence
Female managers and executives who advocate for the growth of their direct reports
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
✔️ Identify the 3 behaviors that silently stall career growth—no matter how talented you are
✔️ Discover why doing “everything right” still isn’t enough—and what to do instead
✔️ Shift from self-doubt to self-advocacy—stepping into leadership with clarity, confidence, and intention
Rosie’s mission is simple:
To ensure No Woman is Left Behind on her path to leadership.
🎤 Now booking for women’s leadership conferences, employee resource groups, university events, and corporate summits.
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Origin Story
I spent years in the insurance industry as an underwriter—driven, capable, and quietly hoping someone would notice. I had big dreams: I wanted to be in management, to lead teams, influence decisions, and make a real difference in the organization. So I did what I thought would get me there: I worked hard, kept my head down, and let my performance speak for itself.
In just one year, I went from average to top performer. I finally built the courage to speak with a senior executive about a leadership role. I presented my case, shared my aspirations—and waited for his response.
He looked at me and said:
"I'm so glad you said something. I never would have considered you for management."
I was stunned.
"Why not?" I asked.
"That’s easy," he said. "You never said anything."
Those four words changed my life.
In that moment, I realized that silence doesn't get you promoted. I had been waiting for someone to tap me on the shoulder. But no one ever came. The truth hit me: If I wanted to lead, I had to start campaigning for myself.
Six months later, I stepped into my first management role—and I never looked back. Eventually, I rose to Executive Vice President at a $50 billion global insurance company.
But what really sparked the creation of No Woman Left Behind was what I saw as I trained new cohorts. Time and again, I noticed that men spoke up right away. The women—though equally capable—hesitated. They stayed quiet. Just like I had.
That’s when I knew I had to do something.
Today, through my speaking, coaching, and programs, I help corporate women stop waiting to be chosen—and start owning their power, with strategy, confidence, and no apologies.
Welcome to No Woman Left Behind.
Example talks
🔑 Unlock the Leader Within: 3 Ways We Are Sabotaging Our Career Advancement
Keynote by Rosie Zilinskas, CHPC | Career Strategist for Corporate Women
Too many talented women are doing everything “right”—yet still getting passed over.
They show up. They deliver results. But without realizing it, they’re unintentionally sabotaging their advancement.
In this engaging and empowering keynote, Rosie Zilinskas—Latina C-suite leader, CHPC, and former insurance executive—exposes the three hidden patterns that keep high-potential women stuck in the waiting room of their own careers.
Through relatable storytelling, practical strategies, and a clear roadmap forward, Rosie equips women to take back control, step into visibility, and own their leadership path—without burnout, people-pleasing, or apology.
👥 This keynote is ideal for:
Early to mid-career corporate women feeling undervalued or overlooked
College women preparing to enter the workforce with confidence
Female managers and executives who advocate for the growth of their direct reports
🎯 Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
✔️ Identify the 3 behaviors that silently stall career growth—no matter how talented you are
✔️ Discover why doing “everything right” still isn’t enough—and what to do instead
✔️ Shift from self-doubt to self-advocacy—stepping into leadership with clarity, confidence, and intention
Rosie’s mission is simple:
To ensure No Woman is Left Behind on her path to leadership.
🎤 Now booking for women’s leadership conferences, employee resource groups, university events, and corporate summits.