Stacy Cook is an energetic keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant. Today’s workplaces are more dynamic than at any point in history. Cook offers a rare combination to help – someone who has personally struggled through personal and professional challenges and someone who has tirelessly studied human development to understand the building blocks of inner strength. With a master’s degree in Adult Learning & Leadership from Columbia University, Cook melds academic rigor with practical execution to help clients and audiences unlock new levels of awareness and capability. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, her inspiring personal story helps drive positive change with everyone from new employees to the C-Suite.Cook has delivered dozens of keynotes and conducted more than 3,000 hours of classroom training – showing clients how to harness the power of resilience to improve emotional intelligence, communication skills, leadership skills, teamwork and more. She has presented at the ATD International Conference and Exposition, the world's largest event for talent development and learning professionals, and the SHRM Annual Conference, the largest human resources convention in the world, among others. From keynote assignments to panel discussions, Cook delivers unique insights in an approachable, engaging way, covering emerging professional development trends and practical advice for goal setting, team building and overcoming obstacles.