Fawn Germer
Pulitzer Nominated Investigative Journalist, Leadership Expert, Bestselling Oprah Featured Author
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Fawn Germer
Biography
Fawn Germer ... “Fall down seven times, get up EIGHT.” Fawn Germer once had a bosshole (you read that right) tell her that she’d never be more than she was at the time – a reporter. She sure showed him. Fawn is the irreverent, beloved best-selling author of eleven books including the Oprah book, Hard Won Wisdom. Her most recent book, Here Comes the Sun was an Amazon best-seller for two months after its January release. She uses the lessons of great leaders and trailblazers to embolden us to embrace risk and change, and to maximize our personal power. More than anything, she sounds the call for happiness and balance. Fawn has been a keynote speaker for nearly 100 Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of other organizations, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize four times. Fawn’s first book was rejected by every major publisher in the United States, but Fawn would not give up until it was the No. 1 nonfiction bestseller that Oprah loved. Fawn also had a Top 10 TedX talk and is co-host of the Hard Won Wisdom Podcast, which was tagged by Apple as one of the top
leadership podcasts.
Fawn Germer
Featured Keynote Programs
Accept. Cope. Adapt.
We’ve given up on things ever getting back to “normal,” so how do we find success and happiness when there is constant upheaval? Best-selling, Oprah book author Fawn shows how to dive into change, get relevant, start being more innovative and create opportunity regardless of the nonstop crisis and tension in our lives. “Our greatest opportunities to succeed always occur in moments when others are frustrated,” she says. “So, what’s your plan?” It’s not just about succeeding or performing. It’s about creating a coping strategy that lets you experience happiness, calm and fulfillment — no matter what.
Work-Life Reset
It’s not about balance. It’s about CHOICES. Technology makes it possible to work 24/7 and still have more you could be doing. Fawn teaches how to make the decision and set boundaries so you can live your life rather than drown in a rut. She has been ranked the No. 1 work-life balance speaker by the prestigious International Leadership Consortium for the past six years. This is the topic of her extremely popular TedX talk.
Resilience 2025
Thriving in Uncertainty
In this frenzied economic and political climate, we have to navigate challenges with confidence, adaptability, and a steady hand. Fawn shows how embracing change, managing stress, and inspiring others through adversity puts you ahead. Cultivate a mindset of growth, maintain composure under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities.
Leading with Authenticity
The Power of Being Real
True leadership isn’t about titles or authority—it’s about authenticity. Fawn shows how genuine, transparent leadership builds trust, strengthens teams, and fosters long-term success. Learn how to embrace your unique style and communicate with These strategies teach how authenticity enhances influence, decision-making, and resilience. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or on a personal journey, this keynote will equip you with the confidence to stand out with integrity and inspire others by being unapologetically yourself.
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