Inspiring Communication. Meaningful Connection.

Cynthia Lockrey delivers engaging keynotes that inspire people share their stories, strengthen their voice, and create lasting impact

You Hold the Key to Inspiring Others

In today’s world, we’re surrounded by more information than ever before, yet genuine human connection has never been harder to achieve. Whether you’re leading change, advocating for an idea, presenting to clients or inspiring a team, facts alone rarely move people to action. Through engaging keynotes grounded in storytelling, neuroscience and real-world experience, award-winning speaker, former journalist and communications expert Cynthia Lockrey helps audiences communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact. Using her practical CARE Method, Cynthia shares actionable strategies to build authentic connections, align messages with what audiences care about, simplify complex ideas and inspire trust, engagement and meaningful change. Participants leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to leadership, advocacy, change management, presentations and everyday conversations, creating results that resonate long after the event ends.

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Keynotes
Keynote #1

The Human Connection Advantage

Learn about
  • How storytelling inspires trust, action and change
  • Turning complex information into stories
  • Using the CARE method to create compelling stories
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Keynote #2

The Human Side of Change

Learn about
  • How to use storytelling for change management
  • Building trust, reducing resistance and inspiring action through stories
  • Move from information overload to human connection
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Keynote #3

The Advocacy Advantage

Learn about
  • The art of turning your message into meaningful action
  • Advocate with purpose while protecting your energy
  • Move beyond emotion alone
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  • A gifted facilitator!


    Her information flows directly from her experiences as a professional, and a parent. This makes her most credible. Community Living Chatham-Kent relied on Cynthia’s expertise in communications as we navigated the pandemic. Her advice was rooted in transparency, and empathy.
    Ron Coristine
    Executive Director Community Living Chatham
    Kent

  • Top speaker delivering engaging content

    Cynthia is a fantastic speaker. She has been speaking for SummersDirect events for 18 years and has been able to do so because she always delivers, comes back with fresh and engaging content and always rates as a top speaker. Cynthia knows her stuff. She delivers her content with real life case studies in a storytelling format with clear takeaways that delegates can walk away with and put into practice in their own work.  Attendees at Cynthia’s sessions always learn something and when you see her name, you know you are getting a quality session.
    Renee Summers
    Founder SummersDirect Conferences

  • Masterful storytelling

    After collaborating with Cynthia for the past three years, I cannot emphasize enough the positive impact she has had on our Emerging Advocate Program. Her authentic approach and effective coaching style empower our advocates to communicate their stories effectively to diverse audiences. Cynthia has mastered the art of storytelling and generously shares her own experiences to illustrate the essential techniques for authentically and powerfully conveying one’s narrative to achieve desired goals. With Cynthia as part of our faculty, our program stands out among others in its field.
    Heather Moran Phillips
    Director Advocacy and Programs, American Migraine Foundation

  • Skilled facilitator with years of practical experience

    Cynthia has worked with our organization delivering workshops and training related to strategic communications. Some of the focus areas she’s supported us with include: crisis communications, campaign development, storytelling and Indigenous relations.
    Darryl McCarron
    Manager of Corporate Marketing Communications, City of Surrey

  • A gifted facilitator!


    Her information flows directly from her experiences as a professional, and a parent. This makes her most credible. Community Living Chatham-Kent relied on Cynthia’s expertise in communications as we navigated the pandemic. Her advice was rooted in transparency, and empathy.
    Ron Coristine
    Executive Director Community Living Chatham
    Kent