REAL.
PRACTICAL.
TRANSFORMATIVE.
Hi, I’m Mary Elizabeth!
For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with leaders and organizations to place top executives in roles that changed careers, transformed companies, and shaped communities.
Now, I want to pay it forward by sharing the lessons I’ve learned about leadership and placement throughout my journey.
I don’t consider myself “just” a speaker—I consider myself your partner. That’s why every keynote is deeply personal and customized to the objectives of your event. Whether I’m speaking to an audience of thousands or an intimate executive retreat, my goal is to inspire action, equip leaders, and spark transformation that lasts.
From Placements to Purpose:
Mary Elizabeth brings unmatched wisdom and energy to the stage. By combining real-world stories from her 1,000+ executive placements with her people-first philosophy, she shows audiences how making people the priority transforms not just organizations—but lives, families, and communities.
She leaves audiences inspired to reimagine leadership as an act of generosity and equipped with actionable tools to put people first in ways that change everything.
Give your audience more than inspiration...
Great speakers inspire. Exceptional speakers transform. Mary Elizabeth Sadd does both by turning her 30+ years of executive search experience into powerful lessons that help leaders and organizations thrive.
Mary Elizabeth delivers engaging talks both virtually and in person. Whether through a keynote, workshop, or leadership retreat, she creates a people-first learning experience that resonates long after the event ends.
From boardrooms to conferences, Mary Elizabeth’s presentations deliver what matters most:
Proven, people-first strategies rooted in three decades of executive search
Customized content aligned with your organization’s culture and goals
Actionable tools to build stronger teams and more engaged workplaces
Authentic delivery that connects with every audience member