Amy Quesenberry is a leadership and culture speaker and the founder of Start With Compassion. With more than 20 years of experience working with global organizations across 30 locations in 13 countries, Amy helps leaders and teams reconnect to what matters most. Her work blends compassion, clarity, and accountability, offering practical insight into how we lead ourselves and others in more human and sustainable ways.

Throughout her career, Amy has led human capital and talent initiatives across diverse global environments, contributing to measurable results such as a 716% increase in employee engagement opt-ins. She is also the co-host of the Infuse Compassion Podcast and a featured contributor to Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go, where she shares insights on growth, resilience, and transformation.

Amy’s leadership philosophy centers on the belief that compassion is not soft or passive. When practiced with intention, it creates clarity, accountability, and stronger outcomes. She emphasizes deep listening, self-awareness, and the idea that culture is shaped in everyday moments—not just policies. Through her keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs, Amy equips organizations, executives, and teams with the tools to strengthen culture, improve connection, and lead with purpose.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

• Compassionate Leadership and Accountability

• Culture, Connection, and Employee Experience

• Women in Leadership and Bench Strength Development

• Leading Yourself First

IDEAL AUDIENCES

• Leadership Teams and Executives

• Organizations Navigating Culture Change

• Conferences and Leadership Events

• Women’s Leadership Groups

• HR, People & Culture, and Talent Audiences

• Podcasts Focused on Leadership, Growth, and Purpose