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Eliza VanCort

Eliza VanCort

Author, Facilitator, Speaker, Podcaster and Survivor

ABOUT

Eliza VanCort is a #1 bestselling author, motivational speaker, and executive coach specializing in communication and confidence-building. As the host of the podcast Claim Your Space, Cook House Fellow at Cornell University, member of Govern for America’s League of Innovators, and media commentator, she empowers individuals to excel personally and professionally. She has been featured as an expert in major media outlets, including The Drew Barrymore Show, PBS, Access Hollywood, Forbes, Ms. Magazine, and was included in Success Magazine’s Visionaries of Today, Voices of Tomorrow edition.

Eliza is a student of both the performing arts and political science, a Cornell University Fellow, a bestselling author, a viral TED speaker, one of the top acting coaches in New York who has also produced and acted in a recognized film in Cannes 2025, and as a thought leader has well over 250,000 social media followers. Eliza is also known as an EQ Expert, an expert communication strategist and trainer who helps others stand tall in the unnerving world we live in.  Eliza’s #1 Bestselling book, “A Woman’s Guide To Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard”, is a truly transformative, intersectional tome that inspires women while enlightening men.

As a world-renowned speaker and thought leader, Eliza is a sought after EQ Expert, an expert communication strategist, and trainer who helps others stand tall in the challenging world we live in, drawing from her own journey from a child victim of multiple kidnappings, re to a bestselling author today.  She is an expert in communication and presentation skills that can only be taught by one of the top acting coaches in New York, and someone who had to overcome a devastating brain injury that severely compromised her ability to communicate.  Eliza shows audiences how to claim their confidence to communicate to authentically stand tall for themselves, from persuasion techniques to combatting anti-mentors.   Audience members don’t just leave inspired. They learn tangible strategies to achieve their goals professionally and in every aspect of their lives.

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“Eliza did a keynote and workshop for the leaders on my team, and feedback was phenomenal—I got more unsolicited praise and thanks from the team than any other training intervention.”
Daniel Fields,Director of Asia Pacific ED of Services LENOVO
“Eliza VanCort is a subject matter expert in a subject few people have the training or experience to tackle. Her academic background in political science and her twenty years of experience as an acting teacher has afforded her a powerful and fresh approach to teaching communication and public speaking skills.- She is able to create an incredibly fun, safe space where participants feel the courage to learn and grow… an invaluable resource. Just check her out and see for yourself…”
DiOnetta Jones Crayton,Director of OME MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
“[Eliza’s} story is so relatable and engaging and the communication tools she provided were incredibly beneficial… With sharp intelligence, keen wit and humor, Eliza delivers on all levels – inspirational, motivational, educational, and business leadership.”
Dr. Elli Reges,Director of Learning and Development SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
“Eliza’s reception as an individual coach, workshop leader, and speaker has been universally positive and, in many cases, transformative. She teaches with a level of precision, clarity and effectiveness that I have not previously seen.”
John Siliciano,Former Deputy Provost CORNELL UNIVERSITY
“Eliza’s work transformed our Hong Kong leadership team. The two-day retreat she led received glowingly positive reviews. She pushed people hard, but was able to make it fun, while stressing the importance of understanding your own emotional life in order to better understand our international team’s vast cultural differences. Eliza’s work with us made a big difference, and was well worth the investment.”
Michael ReichelDean, College Of Veterinary Medicine And Life Sciences At City University Hong Kong
“If you are even thinking of hiring Eliza, you should have booked her yesterday! The advice she gave in her presentation was absolutely transformative, she was incredibly authentic, and already staff have asked if she can come back to speak again. The Hype is real. She will change your life..”
Desarae DamschenChair of the Development Employee Resource Group OREGON STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
“Eliza’s virtual talk was phenomenal! Informative, motivating, and fun, she left us with actionable tools for our careers. Through her incredible story, she also inspired us to implement them!”
Alka Puri SeniorProgram manager MICROSOFT Eliza I
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Topic 1: Public speaking, persuasive communication, & leadership presence

Learn concrete skills you can put to use right away to better present and communicate. Whether giving a talk, running a meeting, or pitching an idea, Eliza’s proprietary tools will empower people to get their idea across, inspire others, reset power dynamics, and more.

 

Topic 2: Neutralizing antimentors & the power of transformative positive mentorship

Positive mentorship can transform lives and careers. Antimentors do just the opposite, poisoning work environments, disrupting collaboration and undermining leaders. Learn the qualities of antimentors, how to avoid being one, and how to neutralize antimentors if you have one. In addition, gain the strategies needed to add transformative mentoring skills to your leadership tool box.

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