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Building Trust and Confidence in Leadership

Being a leader isn’t easy. Juggling team dynamics, keeping morale high, and inspiring others can feel overwhelming at times. If that sounds familiar, you’re not the only one. 

That’s where Ann comes in. She helps leaders like you tackle these challenges head-on, creating workplaces where every team member feels valued, motivated, and excited to contribute. With her practical strategies and real-world tools, you’ll be ready to make a lasting impact.

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About Ann Vote

Transforming Real-Life Experience into Meaningful Action

The journey to helping leaders build cultures of trust and growth started in a classroom. Ann began her career as a social studies teacher, where engaging students and seeing their potential come to life was the highlight of every day. But after stepping away for two years to raise her second child, Ann returned to find a different world—one where students were more skeptical, less trusting, and unsure if any adult was worth listening to.

Rebuilding that trust became her mission. Over the next two years, she transformed her classroom into a place where students felt safe, seen, and empowered. They took risks, asked questions, and reconnected with their own potential. That experience sparked something bigger: the realization that trust is the foundation of any thriving culture—whether in a classroom, a corporate boardroom, or a community organization.

From Classroom Lessons to Culture Coaching

The steps she took in the classroom turned into the IMPACT Method—a simple, actionable system that helps leaders build cultures where people feel valued and motivated to do their best work. When teams and leaders feel stuck, unsure how to rebuild trust or reconnect with their purpose, the IMPACT Method offers practical strategies and tailored guidance to move them forward.

Clients today aren’t just getting ideas—they’re getting tools they can use right away. This approach brings clarity to what matters most, creates a shared sense of direction, and supports real action to turn that vision into a culture everyone is proud to be part of.

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How Ann Helps You and Your Business Thrive


When you work with Ann, you gain more than just advice—you gain real outcomes that drive success:

  • A clearer vision of the culture you want to create
  • Practical, actionable steps to turn ideas into results—no fluff, no filler
  • Tools to build trust and inspire growth, even in tough times
  • A trusted partner who listens deeply and understands your real-world challenges

Let's Make Your Next Event Unforgettable!

Choosing the right keynote speaker can make or break your event. Many speakers fall flat, leaving audiences unengaged and uninspired. Others deliver generic messages that miss the mark entirely. But when your speaker delivers a message tailored to your audience, engagement skyrockets, and the impact lasts long after the applause.

Here’s How Ann helps your Event Stand Out:

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Audience Engagement

Keep the energy in the room high from start to finish. 

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Inspiration for Real Change

Practical mindset shifts that lead to meaningful growth.

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Industry-Relevant Messaging

Tailored insights that speak directly to your goals.

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Lasting Impressions

Create moments your attendees will remember.

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The Values Behind Ann’s Approach

With Ann Vote, you get a partner committed to helping you create lasting change for yourself, your team, and your business.

Trust

Every transformation starts with trust. Ann creates a safe, open space for honest conversations, ensuring you feel heard and supported.

Growth

Real change requires growth—challenging old assumptions, shifting mindsets, and making daily progress toward your goals.

Action

Insights are only valuable when put into practice. Ann ensures every session and workshop ends with clear, actionable steps to move you forward immediately.

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Personal Investment. Proven Impact.

This work isn’t about delivering a canned program—it’s about showing up fully, listening closely, and guiding teams through the process of building cultures that feel real and inspiring. Ann brings her experience as both a teacher and a coach, plus the lessons learned in her own moments of feeling stuck and regaining clarity.

  • 150 IMPACT Presentations delivered
  • 10,000+ engaged leaders reached
  • 85 organizations, businesses, and groups supported
  • 45 coaching clients guided through real, lasting change
  • Presentations delivered across Minnesota, Iowa, & South Dakota

What Leaders are Saying about Working with Ann

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Start Changing Your Culture Today

Let’s build trust, improve communication, and inspire real action together. Every big change starts with a first step—take yours today to create a stronger, more connected organization.

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