keynote speaker
& courageous leader
Dr. Orzel has led hundreds of personalized keynotes about the health and wellness of organizations. Whether you are a school district or a business, she will tailor an inspiring, engaging, and informative message leaving your organization re-energized to do the important work.
Empowering and Igniting the Passion for Your Work and Life Keynotes and Workshops
Empowering Educators | Why Your Why Matters
Some amazing words from educators
Courtney Orzel is the best of the best. Highly intelligent, professional, clear, coherent, compassionate, "real" -- her work has a lasting impact on leaders. I recommend Dr. Orzel's workshops and support for any leadership team development!
Mike Lubelfeld, Superintendent, Author, Consultant
Dr. Orzel has worked with our leadership team on multiple occasions. People literally learned together, laughed together, and cried together. They still talk about her sessions months and years later and I would recommend her to work with any school teams.
Nick Polyak, Superintendent
THANK YOU so very kindly for all the work, time, and effort on your energizing presentation!! I am most grateful for the message you delivered!
Kindergarten Teacher
Thank you for the fabulous workshop. I usually look at my watch no less than 80 times on the first day. I am thinking about the list of things that need to be done before students arrive. You kept us so engaged that I didn't look at my watch at all. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways.
Music Teacher
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your workshop you presented. It was the best workshop I have attended and really hit home with me and my staff. You have a great way of delivering a powerful message.
Principal
Thank you for coming today. So much of what you talked about in how to treat co-workers, engaging with parents, etc is what we preach within our organization and with our member districts, and your message was so well received.
Also, I wanted to mention that my wife listens to your podcast and has listened to some of the Women in Leadership events and really loves them! She is jealous that I got to hear you today and she didn't!!
Executive Director
Thank you for a great day today! I felt that you "read the room" perfectly and the pacing was spot on. I appreciated the opportunity for our team to build trust, be vulnerable and to be reminded of their "why."
Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Orzel was such a breath of fresh air. I want you to know that today was my best first day ever. I laughed, cried, and laughed some more. I cannot tell you who spoke to us in prior years, but I will not forget her and what she shared today.
Paraprofessional
I just wanted to reach out and tell you how impactful you were on me both professionally and personally this morning. I haven't connected or been impacted like that in a long time. I just wanted you to know that you made a difference in my life today.
Superintendent
So many of your words really struck a chord with me and while I never really thought of myself as a "cryer," I am right now crying (again). THANK YOU for all you do to support Women, Instructional Leaders, and Educators!! YOU are truly making a difference and I am blessed to be able to share a small sliver of your influence!
Principal
Dr. Orzel is absolutely amazing. She is so gifted --truly inspirational and so uplifting. This was such a wonderful session for today--we all needed it!
Superintendent
So many of your words really struck a chord with me and while I never really thought of myself as a "cryer," I am right now crying (again). THANK YOU for all you do to support Women, Instructional Leaders, and Educators!! YOU are truly making a difference and I am blessed to be able to share a small sliver of your influence!
Principal
All I can say is WOW! You were amazing - Phenomenal presentation! Thank you so very much!
School Board Development Trainer
I was struck by Dr. Orzel's passion for leadership, the way she held the room through her engaging style of presentation and her knowledge base on the topic.
Director of Communications