“Her dedication to her craft and her genuine passion for connecting with people are evident in every presentation she delivers. I highly recommend Libra Forde to anyone looking for a speaker who will not only inform but also invigorate. Her impressive skills and magnetic personality make her a standout choice for any event.”
“Libra stands out as one of the most extraordinary speakers I have ever encountered. Her ability to inspire and captivate an audience is unparalleled.”
“Libra’s approach to public speaking is both refreshing and impactful. She has an exceptional talent for motivating crowds, making every individual feel seen and inspired. I have consistently found her to be a top choice for events, and she has always delivered beyond expectations.”
past speaking engagements
Women in wine Conference Keynote 6/25
Nurturely Film panelist 5/25
Rose City Summit: Rise KeyNote 4/25
PDX Biz Journal Mentoring Monday 3/25
PGE Women’s BRG Intn’l Women’s Day 2/25
Rotary Portland Club Guest Speaker 9/24
Holquiam School District Keynote 8/24
LPGA Womens Summit Portland 8/24
PDXYz Panelist 8/24
Newberg City Juneteenth Keynote 6/24
Jack & Jill Conference Keynote 6/24
Lake Oswego City Juneteenth Keynote 6/24
Junior League of Portland Keynote 5/24
WASA Keynote 5/24
PACRAO Regional Conference Keynote 11/23
COSA Women’s Leadership Keynote 10/23
AARP Panelist 10/23
North Clackamas Parents of Color 9/23
Legacy Medical Center Keynote 5/23
Portland Community College 12/22
WVDO Conference Keynote Speech 11/22
Moms Demand Action Guest Speaker 10/22
GlobalPDX Keynote 10/22
OFOR Virtual Conference Keynote 8/22
Insight Oregon Commencement Speech 6/22
Inspire reflect motivate empowerment
Inspire reflect motivate empowerment
I craft each speech specifically for your audience. Once you decide to have me speak, I collaborate closely with you and your team to fully understand your vision.
From there, I create an outline tailored to your event and your audience, backed by thorough research and discussion. Once we align on the goals and desired outcomes, I design a speech that will inspire your audience to take action and move toward your objectives.
Because every audience is unique, I ensure that each speech is one-of-a-kind, created exclusively for your event. I never deliver the same speech twice.
Speaker
Speaking Truth to Move People Forward
Drawing on more than two decades of leadership in corporate, nonprofit, athletic, and justice-oriented spaces, Libra Forde delivers speaking engagements that are both compelling and deeply human. She blends personal narrative with structured insight, stepping onto the stage as a solo parent, athlete, and executive to model authenticity and possibility.
Who Libra Speaks To:
Leaders and changemakers ready to reflect on their purpose and amplify their impact
Teams and organizations striving to build cultures anchored in equity, trust, and accountability
Audiences seeking connection and transformation through experiences rooted in community
Speaking Style & Content:
Story-Driven and Reflective: Libra uses her lived journey to invite participants into moments of revelation and self-awareness.
Strategic and Practical: Her talks offer clear frameworks and tools that attendees can integrate immediately to strengthen leadership and collaboration.
Equity-Centered and Honest: Libra tackles issues of belonging, power, and systems with courage and compassion, creating space for meaningful dialogue.
Warm yet Challenging: She holds space for both encouragement and authentic challenge, guiding people to step more fully into who they are and what they’re called to do.
Key Takeaways for Attendees:
Enhanced clarity around personal and collective purpose
Practical strategies for navigating complexity and sustaining resilience
A stronger sense of belonging grounded in equity, trust, and accountability
Renewed energy to lead with confidence and community
Collective inspiration to take concrete action rooted in values and identity
Libra’s speaking engagements offer more than illumination—they spark transformation. Whether addressing executive teams, nonprofit cohorts, or community groups, she invites audiences to embody their truths, deepen their impact, and step forward together. Bring Libra’s voice to your event and give your audience the gift of alignment, courage, and actionable inspiration.
Executive & Empowerment Coach
Where reflection meets action
With over 25 years of experience in leadership across corporate, nonprofit, athletic, and justice-centered spaces, Libra Forde brings a rare blend of executive insight, high-performance perspective, and grounded authenticity to her coaching practice.
Who Libra Supports
Leaders and change-makers seeking clarity, courage, and strategy for purpose-driven impact
Organizations and teams working to build cultures of equity, trust, and accountability
Individuals and groups—especially women and justice advocates—who are ready for transformative coaching in community
Coaching Approach
Reflective and story-based: Libra draws from her lived experiences—as a solo parent, athlete, and executive—to help clients own their story and move forward with confidence.
Strategic and actionable: In both one-on-one and group coaching, clients gain practical tools to align vision with sustainable impact.
Equity-rooted and real: Her coaching invites honest reflection and systems thinking, empowering people to lead with authenticity and courage.
Uplifting and grounded: Libra combines warmth, challenge, and clarity to create spaces where individuals and groups rise together.
What You’ll Gain
Renewed clarity of purpose and direction
Tools to lead through complexity and change
A supportive, values-based space for deep reflection and action
Community-powered growth through connection and shared learning
Libra’s coaching is ideal for executives, emerging leaders, and mission-driven professionals who are ready to grow—with intention, in community, and on their own terms. Partner with Libra to discover what becomes possible when you lead from the truth of who you are.
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