Carrie Vanston is the leading expert on energizing your mindset and supercharging your impact. With her motivating keynotes, Carrie Vanston helps executives and business owners who are struggling with a fixed or low-energy mindset and feeling stuck. She supports them to connect to what they really want, shift to a positive growth mindset, and be more confident leaders so they can meet and exceed their goals with more joy and fulfillment.
One area of particular interest is Intentional Travel and how it can provide meaningful and enriching travel experiences that contribute to an organization's success and to the professional and personal growth of its people.
Carrie co-authored the award-winning book MiniTrends and her articles have appeared in several industry publications.
She is a popular keynote speaker on being a more energized, visionary leader and has made presentations around the world including.
—Fortune 500: Unilever, Morgan Stanley
—Leading Organizations: VMware, Product Management Institute, IEEE; Texas Women's Chamber,
—Government: TSABAA, TDLR, Executive Women in Texas, World Affairs Council
—Human Resources: Association of Talent Development, Austin SHRM, Business Success Center
—Health and Wellness: Nurses Organization of Veteran Affairs, National Association for Health Care Recruitment,
—Financial: Morgan Stanley, TXCPA Central Texas
—Universities: University of Texas at Austin, Laurea University, Finland
She is a 2024 Honoree for Austin Business Journal's Women in Business, an Austin Chapter National Speakers Association and Technology Futures, Inc. Board Member, and an Advisor for the non-profit, Art 84.
Carrie founded and led the Association of Corporate Growth's Austin/San Antonio C-Suite Roundtable and Mastermind for two years and was its Ambassadors Officer for 5 years. She was formerly a National Adviser and Austin Board Member of Culture in Action.
Carrie is a National Speakers Association Professional Speaker, an Accredited ICF Executive Coach and Travel Coach, and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner.
To use my super power of zeroing in on people's mindset challenges and giving them intentional strategies to to think, feel, and act in new ways for more successful businesses and fulfilling lives.
More recently, I have taken my passion for travel and combined it with my leadership mindset strategies to provide my audiences with the many professional and personal benefits of intentional travel--also called mindful or conscious travel.
On the personal side, I love to dance, travel, and spend time with my two sons. My older son is at A&M which was tough for a longtime Longhorn, but on the bright side I look better in burgundy than burnt orange!
We as humans are wired to want to be cared about and appreciated. I was keynoting for a conference in San Francisco awhile back and read somewhere that you should always tip the hotel maids every day and not just at the end so you show your appreciation over a period of time. It also suggested writing a little note expressing your appreciation. I had never thought of that, so put a couple of bucks down on the bedside table and a little note with "Thank you very much for your kind service."
I just happened to be in the room working on my talk when the maid came in to clean up. I didn't pay much attention to her. Unexpectedly, I felt a tap on my shoulder and it was the maid almost in tears. She had the note in her hand and thanked me and said no one had ever done anything like that for her before and she so appreciated it. I was completely taken-aback and so happy that I had done that.
Even the smallest things can make such a big difference in our lives and others.
I worked for a long time for a forecasting company and we found that people didn't just want to forecast the future, they wanted to grow and create their own futures. We came up with best practices to find small trends that would become big opportunities, which led to co-authoring the book, "MiniTrends". The book won two best book awards and we started doing consulting and conferences around innovation.
I soon found that there were a LOT of miserable people, especially in corporate and the government, that didn't have a chance to use their ideas and creativity because their companies had fixed mindsets--stay within your lane! I realized that to be innovative and sustainable, organizations and leaders must have a positive, growth mindset.
Looking for a way to help, in 2016 I went through an extensive executive coaching program and came away with methodologies and techniques to intentionally shift my own--which it turned out wasn't so great!--and others' mindsets to ones to support success while bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.
I deliver high-energy, interactive keynotes and presentations that provide practical, actionable techniques that transform people's viewpoint of their lives, how they see the people around them, and gives them a new frame of reference to be the person they want to be.
What if your next trip—whether for business or pleasure—could be more than just a break? What if it could transform how you lead, live, and work? And what if you could assist in empowering your clients to do the same?
In this energizing and inspiring session, Carrie Vanston introduces Intentional Travel—a powerful framework that blends purposeful travel with leadership development. As global trends point toward increased work-life integration, mindful experiences, and values-driven living, Intentional Travel is fast emerging as a next-level tool for empowering and elevating ambitious executives and professionals.
Whether you're off to a meeting or convention, taking time off, or setting up others’ travel, Carrie shares how you can infuse travel with intentional goals to create transformation for yourself and empower others to do so as well.
You will learn:
· What Intentional Travel really means—and why it matters now more than ever
· Surprising business and wellness trends fueling purpose-driven travel
· How to set powerful travel intentions—for yourself, your team, and your clients
· How to leverage intentional travel to elevate your organization and your client services
· 3 actionable “Travel Intentions” to take on your next journey (and how to follow through)
You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with simple yet powerful strategies to make travel a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Pack your curiosity--because the journey to the next version of you starts with how you travel.
Raves for this Keynote:
--Global Business Travel Association, May 22, 2025 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Jobseekers Association, May 5, 2025 - Feedback
With constant demands on our time and stress in our businesses and personal life, not to mention trying to keep up with industry change, we can easily get derailed from achieving our goals. Intentionally shifting our mindset to the positive is one of the best andfastest ways to transform our businesses and lives for more success and peace of mind. But how do you get navigate all theins and outs of a positive, growth mindset to create unstoppable momentum for greater achievements?
Join us for an empowering and interactive session where you'll discover how to:
--Unlock New Opportunities: Shift your mindset to embrace new challenges and possibilities with confidence.
--Achieve Better Outcomes: Master the art of collaboration and communication to build stronger relationships and drive extraordinary results.
--Ignite Your Passion: Uncover your unique leadership style and inspire yourself and others to reach new heights.
Don't miss this chance to transform your leadership journey and your impact. Leave the struggle behind and step into a future filled with limitless potential by embracing the power of a positive growth mindset!
___________________
Keynote – 30-60 min
Keynote & Breakout – 60-90 min Half Day
____________________
Evidence-based learning objectives for this presentation
--Shift fixed mindset to growth and energized mindset in order to improve the overall approach to all activities and governance.
--Improve dynamic of how people collaborate and communicate in order to increase success of activities and project.
--Improve the leader’s power to articulate, communicate, and inspire others in order to facilitate success.
Expected key takeaways for participants: Upon completion attendees will be able to:
--Shift to a positive, growth mindset by finding their value, past strengths, and goals.
--Interact for true win-win with curiosity, open-ended questions, and intuitive listening.--Inspire others to follow by clarifying their passion, uniqueness, and impact.
__________________
This presentation is great for leaders and up-and-coming leaders for an annual conference, quarterly meeting, general meeting, retreat, or any event.
_______________
Raves for this Keynote:
--Urban League Initiative's Women Leadership Initiative, April 29, 2025 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Women Communicators of Austin's (WCA) Get Smart Conference, October 2024 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Association of Talent Development (ATD) Houston, August 2024 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Harmony Leadership Summit, July 2024 - Feedback
--Hill Country HRMA, May 2024 -Testimonial:
When you know where you’re going, any road will take you there. From a leadership mindset perspective, you give yourself the greatest potential for success when you are completely clear, from the inside out, as to your desires and goals. This presentation allows you to get to know yourself more fully and intentionally build foundational clarity and a clear path forward to be the leader your organization needs—as well as having the fulfillment you crave.
During this presentation, we will:
--Consider what you really want from your business and life
--Clarify experiences you'd like to have
--Explore your unique gifts
--Create intentionality around self and business
--Set positive actions for next steps
Without confusion, doubt and disbelief, leadership success is usually not a matter of if, but only a matter of time. This interactive presentation will help you to get there quicker and with more peace of mind.
__________________
Evidence-Based Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
--A deeper understanding of building authentic personal foundations and how that relates to your team and organization
--Introspective opportunity for self-reflection and probing the next steps in your career and life--Dig deep within to find purpose in your role in your workplace
--Improve the power to articulate, communicate, and inspire others in order to facilitate success.
________________________
This presentation is great for leaders and up-and-coming leaders for an annual conference, quarterly meeting, general meeting, retreat, or any event
_______________
Raves for this Keynote:
--Association of Talent Development (ATD), San Antonio, Oct. 9, 2024 - Testimonial
--Harmony Leadership Summit, July 2024 - Feedback
--Launchpad, January 2024 - Feedback
--Executive Women in Texas Government, Dec. 2023 - Feedback, Testimonial
"Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact" with Carrie Vanston
YouTube, Podcast Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast: Interview with Host Bernadette Boa with Carrie Vanston
Have you wanted to foster the ability to express and understand your emotions to better navigate success and challenges at work, and to find ways to internalize positive emotions so you can learn valuable lessons from your experiences to elevate your leadership.
In this inspiring episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Boas sits down with Carrie Vanston, an accomplished executive coach and business strategist, to delve into the intricacies of emotional awareness, self-reflection, and leadership.
Together, they unpack the challenges many face in expressing feelings tied to success, the importance of pausing to reflect on accomplishments, and the significance of intuitive listening and communication in fostering a positive workplace environment.
Key Topics:
--Emotional Awareness
--Value of Reflection
--Win-Win Situations
--Communication Strategies
--Personal Practices for Mindset
--Celebrating Success
__________________________________________________________________________
"Positive Growth Mindset and How to Find It" with Carrie Vanston
Ripple Effect YouTube Podcast Interview with Host Steve Harper
Spend five minutes with Carrie Vanston and you'll see someone who is truly committed to helping bring the best out of you. She's kind, personable, and sweet as the smoothest glass of Texas sweet tea you've ever had. But don't let that fool you. She is relentless too! But in a good way.
Her commitment to helping leaders find that next gear and to bring a better version of themselves to the surface is fierce. She won't let you get away with not putting in the work let alone living on the same old tired excuses. Carrie's belief is the real leader the world needs is still inside of you, and she's on a mission to bring it out.
Her leadership mindset approach is changing the way companies are run and helping leaders become something they never thought possible.
3 Ways to Energize Your Mindset After a Win, by Carrie Vanston, Texas CEO Magazine
(June 20, 2023) - https://texasceomagazine.com/3-ways-to-energize-your-mindset/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
Personality Testing For Business Success, by Aaron Hierholzer, Quotes by Carrie Vanston, Texas CEO Magazine (Q2, 2023) - https://texasceomagazine.com/personality-testing-for-business-success/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
Minitrends: Five Keys to an Engaged and Innovative Culture (January 10, 2015) - https://texasceomagazine.com/minitrends/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
• Talkadot: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston
• "Intentional Travel: Supercharge Your Professional & Personal Growth" Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston
• "Energize Your Transitions: 3 Strategies to Power Up Your Mindset and Impact," Get Smart Annual Conference, Women in Communication Austin (WCA), Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVkUDm-n4ZI; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/08f1c5e063d2232e89136f3ffb571bbc
"Building Foundational Clarity: Leadership Success and Fulfillment," San Antonio ATD (Association of Talent Development): Testimonial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7KQ9TUuXS4;Feedback https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/08f1c5e063d2232e89136f3ffb571bbc
• ATD Houston: "Power Up Your Leadership Mindset: 3 Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact," Renee Hubbard, vpprograms@tdhouston.org, 281-685-6241; testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xbhxsCAXUw; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/7b2a972f5bc7bbe1aacdd21d085b828c
• Harmony Public School Leadership Summit, "Power Up Your Leadership Mindset: 3 Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact," Burak Yilmaz, byilmaz@harmonytx.org, Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/df15cc55832537337f7ce1f2bef8e54a
• Hill Country HRMA: New Braunfels, TX, "Supercharge Your Mindset: 3 Strategies to Power Up Your Impact," Shari Miller, sharilmiller91@yahoo.com, 512-923-5203, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWrJL8De_W4 ; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/5ba79dbcf48be07f45c081b8137801a2
• Austin SHRMAustin, TX "3 Strategies to Power Up Your Mindset and Supercharge Your Impact," Marie Carroll, programs@austinshrm .org , (512) 775-0588, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeH7-jjx-gg; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/5ba79dbcf48be07f45c081b8137801a2
• Austin ATD Remote, "Power Up Your Mindset, Supercharge Your Impact", Tiffany Rhodes, tiffanylrhodes@yahoo.com, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEjXs2nh9-s
More than 100 miles
I sometimes get paid for speaking
We as humans are wired to want to be cared about and appreciated. I was keynoting for a conference in San Francisco awhile back and read somewhere that you should always tip the hotel maids every day and not just at the end so you show your appreciation over a period of time. It also suggested writing a little note expressing your appreciation. I had never thought of that, so put a couple of bucks down on the bedside table and a little note with "Thank you very much for your kind service."
I just happened to be in the room working on my talk when the maid came in to clean up. I didn't pay much attention to her. Unexpectedly, I felt a tap on my shoulder and it was the maid almost in tears. She had the note in her hand and thanked me and said no one had ever done anything like that for her before and she so appreciated it. I was completely taken-aback and so happy that I had done that.
Even the smallest things can make such a big difference in our lives and others.
I worked for a long time for a forecasting company and we found that people didn't just want to forecast the future, they wanted to grow and create their own futures. We came up with best practices to find small trends that would become big opportunities, which led to co-authoring the book, "MiniTrends". The book won two best book awards and we started doing consulting and conferences around innovation.
I soon found that there were a LOT of miserable people, especially in corporate and the government, that didn't have a chance to use their ideas and creativity because their companies had fixed mindsets--stay within your lane! I realized that to be innovative and sustainable, organizations and leaders must have a positive, growth mindset.
Looking for a way to help, in 2016 I went through an extensive executive coaching program and came away with methodologies and techniques to intentionally shift my own--which it turned out wasn't so great!--and others' mindsets to ones to support success while bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.
I deliver high-energy, interactive keynotes and presentations that provide practical, actionable techniques that transform people's viewpoint of their lives, how they see the people around them, and gives them a new frame of reference to be the person they want to be.
What if your next trip—whether for business or pleasure—could be more than just a break? What if it could transform how you lead, live, and work? And what if you could assist in empowering your clients to do the same?
In this energizing and inspiring session, Carrie Vanston introduces Intentional Travel—a powerful framework that blends purposeful travel with leadership development. As global trends point toward increased work-life integration, mindful experiences, and values-driven living, Intentional Travel is fast emerging as a next-level tool for empowering and elevating ambitious executives and professionals.
Whether you're off to a meeting or convention, taking time off, or setting up others’ travel, Carrie shares how you can infuse travel with intentional goals to create transformation for yourself and empower others to do so as well.
You will learn:
· What Intentional Travel really means—and why it matters now more than ever
· Surprising business and wellness trends fueling purpose-driven travel
· How to set powerful travel intentions—for yourself, your team, and your clients
· How to leverage intentional travel to elevate your organization and your client services
· 3 actionable “Travel Intentions” to take on your next journey (and how to follow through)
You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with simple yet powerful strategies to make travel a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Pack your curiosity--because the journey to the next version of you starts with how you travel.
Raves for this Keynote:
--Global Business Travel Association, May 22, 2025 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Jobseekers Association, May 5, 2025 - Feedback
With constant demands on our time and stress in our businesses and personal life, not to mention trying to keep up with industry change, we can easily get derailed from achieving our goals. Intentionally shifting our mindset to the positive is one of the best andfastest ways to transform our businesses and lives for more success and peace of mind. But how do you get navigate all theins and outs of a positive, growth mindset to create unstoppable momentum for greater achievements?
Join us for an empowering and interactive session where you'll discover how to:
--Unlock New Opportunities: Shift your mindset to embrace new challenges and possibilities with confidence.
--Achieve Better Outcomes: Master the art of collaboration and communication to build stronger relationships and drive extraordinary results.
--Ignite Your Passion: Uncover your unique leadership style and inspire yourself and others to reach new heights.
Don't miss this chance to transform your leadership journey and your impact. Leave the struggle behind and step into a future filled with limitless potential by embracing the power of a positive growth mindset!
___________________
Keynote – 30-60 min
Keynote & Breakout – 60-90 min Half Day
____________________
Evidence-based learning objectives for this presentation
--Shift fixed mindset to growth and energized mindset in order to improve the overall approach to all activities and governance.
--Improve dynamic of how people collaborate and communicate in order to increase success of activities and project.
--Improve the leader’s power to articulate, communicate, and inspire others in order to facilitate success.
Expected key takeaways for participants: Upon completion attendees will be able to:
--Shift to a positive, growth mindset by finding their value, past strengths, and goals.
--Interact for true win-win with curiosity, open-ended questions, and intuitive listening.--Inspire others to follow by clarifying their passion, uniqueness, and impact.
__________________
This presentation is great for leaders and up-and-coming leaders for an annual conference, quarterly meeting, general meeting, retreat, or any event.
_______________
Raves for this Keynote:
--Urban League Initiative's Women Leadership Initiative, April 29, 2025 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Women Communicators of Austin's (WCA) Get Smart Conference, October 2024 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Association of Talent Development (ATD) Houston, August 2024 - Testimonial, Feedback
--Harmony Leadership Summit, July 2024 - Feedback
--Hill Country HRMA, May 2024 -Testimonial:
When you know where you’re going, any road will take you there. From a leadership mindset perspective, you give yourself the greatest potential for success when you are completely clear, from the inside out, as to your desires and goals. This presentation allows you to get to know yourself more fully and intentionally build foundational clarity and a clear path forward to be the leader your organization needs—as well as having the fulfillment you crave.
During this presentation, we will:
--Consider what you really want from your business and life
--Clarify experiences you'd like to have
--Explore your unique gifts
--Create intentionality around self and business
--Set positive actions for next steps
Without confusion, doubt and disbelief, leadership success is usually not a matter of if, but only a matter of time. This interactive presentation will help you to get there quicker and with more peace of mind.
__________________
Evidence-Based Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
--A deeper understanding of building authentic personal foundations and how that relates to your team and organization
--Introspective opportunity for self-reflection and probing the next steps in your career and life--Dig deep within to find purpose in your role in your workplace
--Improve the power to articulate, communicate, and inspire others in order to facilitate success.
________________________
This presentation is great for leaders and up-and-coming leaders for an annual conference, quarterly meeting, general meeting, retreat, or any event
_______________
Raves for this Keynote:
--Association of Talent Development (ATD), San Antonio, Oct. 9, 2024 - Testimonial
--Harmony Leadership Summit, July 2024 - Feedback
--Launchpad, January 2024 - Feedback
--Executive Women in Texas Government, Dec. 2023 - Feedback, Testimonial
"Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact" with Carrie Vanston
YouTube, Podcast Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast: Interview with Host Bernadette Boa with Carrie Vanston
Have you wanted to foster the ability to express and understand your emotions to better navigate success and challenges at work, and to find ways to internalize positive emotions so you can learn valuable lessons from your experiences to elevate your leadership.
In this inspiring episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch Podcast, host Bernadette Boas sits down with Carrie Vanston, an accomplished executive coach and business strategist, to delve into the intricacies of emotional awareness, self-reflection, and leadership.
Together, they unpack the challenges many face in expressing feelings tied to success, the importance of pausing to reflect on accomplishments, and the significance of intuitive listening and communication in fostering a positive workplace environment.
Key Topics:
--Emotional Awareness
--Value of Reflection
--Win-Win Situations
--Communication Strategies
--Personal Practices for Mindset
--Celebrating Success
__________________________________________________________________________
"Positive Growth Mindset and How to Find It" with Carrie Vanston
Ripple Effect YouTube Podcast Interview with Host Steve Harper
Spend five minutes with Carrie Vanston and you'll see someone who is truly committed to helping bring the best out of you. She's kind, personable, and sweet as the smoothest glass of Texas sweet tea you've ever had. But don't let that fool you. She is relentless too! But in a good way.
Her commitment to helping leaders find that next gear and to bring a better version of themselves to the surface is fierce. She won't let you get away with not putting in the work let alone living on the same old tired excuses. Carrie's belief is the real leader the world needs is still inside of you, and she's on a mission to bring it out.
Her leadership mindset approach is changing the way companies are run and helping leaders become something they never thought possible.
3 Ways to Energize Your Mindset After a Win, by Carrie Vanston, Texas CEO Magazine
(June 20, 2023) - https://texasceomagazine.com/3-ways-to-energize-your-mindset/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
Personality Testing For Business Success, by Aaron Hierholzer, Quotes by Carrie Vanston, Texas CEO Magazine (Q2, 2023) - https://texasceomagazine.com/personality-testing-for-business-success/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
Minitrends: Five Keys to an Engaged and Innovative Culture (January 10, 2015) - https://texasceomagazine.com/minitrends/ [Please contact Carrie for article--site is behind a wall now.]
• Talkadot: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston
• "Intentional Travel: Supercharge Your Professional & Personal Growth" Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston
• "Energize Your Transitions: 3 Strategies to Power Up Your Mindset and Impact," Get Smart Annual Conference, Women in Communication Austin (WCA), Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVkUDm-n4ZI; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/08f1c5e063d2232e89136f3ffb571bbc
"Building Foundational Clarity: Leadership Success and Fulfillment," San Antonio ATD (Association of Talent Development): Testimonial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7KQ9TUuXS4;Feedback https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/08f1c5e063d2232e89136f3ffb571bbc
• ATD Houston: "Power Up Your Leadership Mindset: 3 Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact," Renee Hubbard, vpprograms@tdhouston.org, 281-685-6241; testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xbhxsCAXUw; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/7b2a972f5bc7bbe1aacdd21d085b828c
• Harmony Public School Leadership Summit, "Power Up Your Leadership Mindset: 3 Strategies to Supercharge Your Impact," Burak Yilmaz, byilmaz@harmonytx.org, Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/df15cc55832537337f7ce1f2bef8e54a
• Hill Country HRMA: New Braunfels, TX, "Supercharge Your Mindset: 3 Strategies to Power Up Your Impact," Shari Miller, sharilmiller91@yahoo.com, 512-923-5203, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWrJL8De_W4 ; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/5ba79dbcf48be07f45c081b8137801a2
• Austin SHRMAustin, TX "3 Strategies to Power Up Your Mindset and Supercharge Your Impact," Marie Carroll, programs@austinshrm .org , (512) 775-0588, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeH7-jjx-gg; Feedback: https://www.talkadot.com/s/carrievanston/event-report/5ba79dbcf48be07f45c081b8137801a2
• Austin ATD Remote, "Power Up Your Mindset, Supercharge Your Impact", Tiffany Rhodes, tiffanylrhodes@yahoo.com, Testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEjXs2nh9-s