Alexia Vernon

Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by the White House, Alexia Vernon is the founder and CEO of Step into Your Moxie and a leading voice in communication and leadership development. As a sought-after speaker, executive coach, leadership consultant, and Fractional Chief Learning Officer, she helps executives and teams navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity and confidence.

Alexia is the creator of the Step into Your Moxie® vocal empowerment system, blending research-backed strategies with improvisation, storytelling, and emotional intelligence to elevate communication and collaboration. A two-time cancer survivor who has overcome vocal cord dysfunction, she brings personal insight to her work—particularly in healthcare and life sciences—on the critical role of communication in advocacy and safety.

Known for her humor, relatable storytelling, and practical strategies, Alexia has delivered transformational keynotes and trainings for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, healthcare systems, and global brands, including Google, AWS, HCA Healthcare, Medtronic, and Zappos.

Her expertise has been featured on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Women’s Health. She is the author of the multi-award-winning book Step into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World, and the creator of the LinkedIn Learning course Communicating to Drive People to Take Action.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

• Moxie Is Your Birthright: The Time to Speak Your Truth Is Now
• Speak with Moxie: Persuasive Conversations That Inspire Action
• Create a "Speak Up" Culture to Increase Safety and Well-Being