SPEAKING

Dr. Johanna Andrews Adlam is an esteemed Speaker, Facilitator, Certified Professional Coach, and Public Health Professional who has partnered with prominent organizations and universities to share her expertise during keynote presentations, workshops, webinars, trainings, and group coaching sessions. Her presentations focus on timely personal, professional, and academic development topics that help students and professionals reimagine new pathways in their academic programs or careers and gain the clarity and confidence they need to take creative action toward their vision of excellence.

Dr. Johanna is a passionate, purposeful, and present Speaker who values creating interactive, informative, innovative, inspiring, and impactful presentations to evoke transformation. She is generous with her wisdom and resources as she intentionally uplifts, encourages, challenges, and motivates attendees. Each speaking engagement is unique and carefully crafted in service of the organization’s needs. Dr. Johanna consistently receives positive feedback from attendees who feel empowered to take the next steps on their academic or professional journey as they embrace new mindset shifts, new information, and new tools to achieve their goals.

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“I wanted to say thank you so much for your presentation and chat today with APHA. I believe this is the second time I’ve been fortunate enough to hear you speak in a webinar I’ve attended and you have provided so much insight and knowledge that is invaluable. It’s not only been helpful and excellent advice and wisdom but it also further inspires and motivates me to continue what I’m doing to find my space in public health.” 

– Erin D.

“I wanted to say thank you so much for your presentation and chat today with APHA. I believe this is the second time I’ve been fortunate enough to hear you speak in a webinar I’ve attended and you have provided so much insight and knowledge that is invaluable. It’s not only been helpful and excellent advice and wisdom but it also further inspires and motivates me to continue what I’m doing to find my space in public health.” 

– Erin D.

Organizations I Have Partnered With

Organizations I Have Partnered With

Speaking Topics

Here are a few examples of popular presentation topics. Please note this list is not exhaustive. If you would like to book me as a Speaker or discuss a customized presentation, please contact me today!

Your Pathway to a Meaningful and Fulfilling Career

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to let go of artificial expectations that have impacted their professional decisions and no longer serve them, identify what is most important for them in their careers, and gain clarity on their next steps toward a meaningful and fulfilling career path.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explore their current expectations about their professional journey and recognize what artificial expectations they are ready to let go of.
  • Discover what is most important for them to have meaningful and fulfilling experiences in their career.
  • Identify their core career values and know how to honor them in their career.
  • Learn three ways they can activate their career values to take creative action toward their career goals.

The Ps of Writing Success: A New Approach to Successfully Complete Your Dissertation

In this interactive workshop, participants will review, discuss, and practice a comprehensive, customizable, and convenient writing model for successfully completing a thesis, dissertation, or long-term writing engagement.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the six Ps of Writing Success and apply these elements to their writing process.
  • Discuss the importance of the five Essentials of Writing and implement these strategies when writing.
  • Customize the writing model to design a structure that best meets their needs.
  • Create a purposeful plan for productive writing to complete their project successfully.

Build Your Brand: Passion, Purpose, and presence to propel your career

In today’s competitive professional landscape, simply having a great resume and a solid work history isn’t enough. To truly stand out, distinguish yourself from others, and achieve your career goals, you need to cultivate a strong and authentic personal brand. In this interactive workshop, participants will create a compelling story about their professional journey, carefully craft their authentic Personal Brand Statement, and learn how to consistently communicate their brand to increase their professional presence and advance their careers. 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Define their brand to clarify their strengths, passions, and values.
  • Craft a compelling story about their professional journey.
  • Create their authentic Personal Brand Statement to articulate who they are, what they stand for, and what they want to achieve.
  • Learn how to consistently communicate their personal brand across all platforms.
  • Gain the confidence to show up “on brand” to demonstrate their unique passions, purpose, and personality to increase their professional presence and grow in their careers.

Navigating Networking: Design Your Plan for Building Authentic Relationships

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to build authentic professional relationships and leverage their network to help them achieve their career goals.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand why professional networking is important.
  • Identify their one-year vision for their career.
  • Create a Board of Advisors that they can use as a resource for guidance, support, and advice as they navigate their current career goals.
  • Describe how to approach networking in an authentic way.
  • Establish an Authentic Networking Plan, which creates intentionality and consistency for building and nurturing relationships.

Confident Conversations: Master Five Steps For A Successful Meeting

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn a five-step process for a successful meeting or discussion to increase their confidence when having difficult or important professional conversations.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the five steps for a successful meeting or discussion.
  • Describe preparation strategies for difficult or important conversations.
  • Identify at least one strategy to prepare for difficult or important conversations.
  • Gain the clarity and confidence needed to communicate effectively in these encounters.

Your Evidence of Excellence: Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Increase Your Self-Confidence

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn intentional strategies and reflective practices to document and collect evidence of their professional excellence to increase their self-confidence and thrive in their roles.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what imposter syndrome is and how it impacts them.
  • Describe six ways they can positively address imposter syndrome.
  • Create a personalized Evidence of Excellence action plan to overcome imposter syndrome and increase their self-confidence.
  • Gain the confidence they need to thrive in their roles.

Daily Intentional Actions Designed For Success: Unlock the DIADS™ Approach to Achieve Your Goals

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to engage in meaningful goal-setting and unlock an intentional, holistic, and strategic approach to achieve their goals each month.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Learn how goal setting can support their productivity and success.
  • Identify a list of SMART goals for the semester.
  • Understand how to use the DIADS™ Planner to create monthly goals and adopt a new approach to achieve their goals weekly.
  • Create a DIADS™ Implementation Plan that best meets their needs.

Your Pathway to a Meaningful and Fulfilling Career

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to let go of artificial expectations that have impacted their professional decisions and no longer serve them, identify what is most important for them in their careers, and gain clarity on their next steps toward a meaningful and fulfilling career path.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 

  • Explore their current expectations about their professional journey and recognize what artificial expectations they are ready to let go of.
  • Discover what is most important for them to have meaningful and fulfilling experiences in their career.
  • Identify their core career values and know how to honor them in their career.
  • Learn three ways they can activate their career values to take creative action toward their career goals.

The Ps of Writing Success: A New Approach to Successfully Complete Your Dissertation

In this interactive workshop, participants will review, discuss, and practice a comprehensive, customizable, and convenient writing model for successfully completing a thesis, dissertation, or long-term writing engagement.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the six Ps of Writing Success and apply these elements to their writing process.
  • Discuss the importance of the five Essentials of Writing and implement these strategies when writing.
  • Customize the writing model to design a structure that best meets their needs.
  • Create a purposeful plan for productive writing to complete their project successfully.

Confident Conversations: Master Five Steps For A Successful Meeting

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn a five-step process for a successful meeting or discussion to increase their confidence when having difficult or important professional conversations.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the five steps for a successful meeting or discussion.
  • Describe preparation strategies for difficult or important conversations.
  • Identify at least one strategy to prepare for difficult or important conversations.
  • Gain the clarity and confidence needed to communicate effectively in these encounters.

Your Evidence of Excellence: Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Increase Your Self-Confidence

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn intentional strategies and reflective practices to document and collect evidence of their professional excellence to increase their self-confidence and thrive in their roles.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand what imposter syndrome is and how it impacts them.
  • Describe six ways they can positively address imposter syndrome.
  • Create a personalized Evidence of Excellence action plan to overcome imposter syndrome and increase their self-confidence.
  • Gain the confidence they need to thrive in their roles.

Navigating Networking: Design Your Plan for Building Authentic Relationships

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to build authentic professional relationships and leverage their network to help them achieve their career goals.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand why professional networking is important.
  • Identify their one-year vision for their career.
  • Create a Board of Advisors that they can use as a resource for guidance, support, and advice as they navigate their current career goals.
  • Describe how to approach networking in an authentic way.
  • Establish an Authentic Networking Plan, which creates intentionality and consistency for building and nurturing relationships. 

Daily Intentional Actions Designed For Success: Unlock the DIADS™ Approach to Achieve Your Goals

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to engage in meaningful goal-setting and unlock an intentional, holistic, and strategic approach to achieve their goals each month.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Learn how goal setting can support their productivity and success.
  • Identify a list of SMART goals for the semester.
  • Understand how to use the DIADS™ Planner to create monthly goals and adopt a new approach to achieve their goals weekly.
  • Create a DIADS™ Implementation Plan that best meets their needs.

Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Johanna for our 2025 Spring Career Pathway virtual series, hosted by the National Association of Doctors in Public Health (NADrPH). During the series, Dr. Johanna covered three workshops provided every month. The workshops included creating a rewarding career in public health, career value exploration, and resources to help webinar attendees. Dr. Johanna is an excellent professional with a passion for coaching, service, and innovation. She designed tailored workshop webinar presentations for our members, keeping their needs in mind the entire time. Our one-on-one brainstorming meetings were not only productive but also joyous, fun, and creative. I enjoy the sparks that fly when we brainstorm new opportunities for NADrPH members and align on the true meaning to serve beyond the typical scope of work. The workshops were fruitful, with over 200 registrants and 30-40 attendees within the series. The workshop series led to Dr. Johanna being able to work with a few members during one-on-one sessions, and potentially led to a strong clientele. As our professional relationship grows, we are developing a quarterly workshop series, along with new opportunities for professional coaching among members. I would highly recommend Dr. Johanna for all coaching, professional development, and personal growth needs. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a breath of fresh air to the public health space and is a great thought partner for our next generation of leaders and professionals.”
Kristi James
- Kristi James, MPH

Career Development Chair
National Association for Doctors in Public Health

“Dr. Johanna, an esteemed alumna of Hofstra University's School of Health Professions and Human Services MPH program, recently graced us with her presence during a special alumni and student presentation. Her insights, wisdom, and genuine connection with our school community left an indelible mark on all of us. Dr. Johanna's presentation on career potential, life skills, and overcoming obstacles resonated deeply with both alumni and current students. Her ability to share personal anecdotes and professional experiences in navigating challenges struck a chord with everyone in attendance. She illuminated the path forward, inspiring us with her journey and empowering us to face the uncertainties that often accompany our careers and lives. What set Dr. Johanna apart as a presenter was her remarkable ability to connect authentically with the audience. She effortlessly engaged with each individual, fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and support. Her passion for her field and dedication to helping others succeed were palpable throughout her presentation. Dr. Johanna's visit was not only informative but also incredibly motivational. Her words of wisdom provided valuable insights that will undoubtedly guide us in our professional and personal endeavors. We are immensely grateful for her time, expertise, and unwavering commitment to uplifting our school community.”
Raymond Webb
- Raymond Webb, Ph.D.

Senior Assistant Dean of Communication and Advancement
Hofstra University

“Dr. Johanna is such a warm, extremely intelligent, and gracious person. She was the perfect guest speaker to dive into the topic of navigating career transitions with our Public Health Mentorship Program participants! Dr. Johanna's workshop allowed our mentees and mentors to not only recognize what they value in a career (new or current), but to really take it a step further and begin to direct their attention to next steps they should take to attain those values. She truly spoke to the needs of our program participants and I loved working with her as she is a great listener, conversationalist, and extremely supportive. I would definitely recommend working with and/or learning from Dr. Johanna!”
Alayjah Lee
- Alayjah Lee, CHES®, LSSWB

Mentorship Program Chair 
Sisters in Public Health 

“Dr. Johanna provided us with a well-organized, hour-long presentation which allowed us to reflect on our purpose in life. She also highlighted the tools that we can use as we embark on our career journey.”
Alyson Myers
- Alyson Myers, MD

Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Montefiore-Einstein

“I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Johanna for a "Career Navigation" series, in partnership with the American Public Health Association (APHA). When presented the opportunity to bring a professional coach to provide resources to our members and early career professionals, I immediately thought of her as an asset to this meaningful conversation. Dr. Johanna created interview questions for our career panelist, hosted a breakout room coaching session, and provided worksheets and resources for attendees to use on their career journey. Dr. Johanna carefully crafted an engaging and informative slide deck presentation that included valuable tools such as identifying personal values, using artificial intelligence to design a career plan, and minimizing artificial expectations to create the career path that fits your needs. The webinar had over 40 attendees and many were impressed by her unique approach in foundational tools to provide support and accountability for career goals. I would highly recommend Dr. Johanna for future presentations, webinar designing, and public speaking. She captures an audience with her encouraging words, kind demeanor, and attention to detail. My colleagues at APHA were very pleased with the outcome of the webinar and were elated with her professionalism and meaningful resources. Dr. Johanna is someone I can depend on for polished, entertaining, and heart-led work.”
Kristi James
- Kristi James, MPH

Consultant/Coordinator, Alliance for the Public’s Health
American Public Health Association

Let’s Connect!

I would love to be a part of your next event! Connect with me today to discuss how we can create an engaging, informative, and transformational presentation to meet your organization’s needs.