Jamie Dandar McKinney is a best-selling author of Speak Up, Sister!, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and acclaimed Barista of Bravery, serving up cups of confidence every morning.

An award-winning coach and author, Jamie ignites action by sharing key lessons learned while working her way up in technical industries. Recognized as a Top Woman in Energy, Jamie jokes that her stilettos have steel toes.

Jamie is fully immersed in her company mission to empower her audience to ditch doubts, speak up, and achieve the careers they deserve and desire. Her programs are not about merely listening — they are about DOING. Leveraging neuroscience, psychology, research, and personal experience, Jamie shares lessons learned the hard way and the better way.

Experience-wise, she's worked in all company phases from Start-up to Fortune 100 and in roles ranging from Vice President of Sales and Marketing to Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to launching her company, she worked in a variety of technical/STEM industries including automotive, energy, oil & gas, and financial technology, all of which rendered her one of very few females.

Jamie firmly believes that layering one's hard skills with essential soft skills is THE key to advancing one's career and achieving happiness at work.