RENIA CARSILLO · KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Business Results That Feel
Awesome
Sustainable
Human
Without the Burnout
Keynotes for leaders who won’t trade impact for profit. Powered by Do Better Business™.
Trusted by leaders who want their growth to feel human.
Reasons to Book Renia
Leave With a Plan, Not a Pep Talk
Renia is, by her own admission, “physically allergic to marketing hacks.” Every session is built around real frameworks, not platitudes. Your audience leaves with specific strategies they can implement. Not someday. Monday.
Strategy That Feels Human (Because It Is)
Every Voice in the Room Gets Heard Even the Quiet Ones
Before becoming a strategist, Renia spent years training 150+ leaders at BNI, the world’s largest networking organization. She knows how to get every voice into the room. In workshops and retreats, that’s where the real breakthroughs happen.
Leave With a Plan, Not a Pep Talk
Renia is, by her own admission, “physically allergic to marketing hacks.” Every session is built around real frameworks, not platitudes. Your audience leaves with specific strategies they can implement. Not someday. Monday.
Strategy That Feels Human (Because It Is)
Every Voice in the Room Gets Heard Even the Quiet Ones
Before becoming a strategist, Renia spent years training 150+ leaders at BNI, the world’s largest networking organization. She knows how to get every voice into the room. In workshops and retreats, that’s where the real breakthroughs happen.
Speaking Topics
Every session is customized for your audience. These are the most requested starting points.
Quit Networking, Start Placebinding™
Referral-Based Marketing for Community-Based Business.
Traditional networking is exhausting and often ineffective. Placebinding™ replaces transactional connecting with deep community roots. This keynote helps audiences turn “working the room” into becoming the trusted resource in their community.
Your audience will leave with:
- The Placebinding™ framework for becoming a trusted community resource.
- Referral strategies that generate warm introductions without manipulation.
- A clear plan to stop networking and start building real business relationships.
Best for: Small business events, chambers, local business conferences, entrepreneurship summits
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (half-day)
Digital Transformations That Actually Work
Aligning People, Systems & Habits with The Alignment Trinity™
Most digital transformations fail — not because of the technology, but because people, systems, and habits aren’t aligned. The Alignment Trinity™ gives leaders a simple diagnostic to see where change really needs to happen.
Your audience will leave with:
- A diagnostic for identifying the real bottleneck (people, systems, or habits).
- The Alignment Trinity™ framework for sustainable organizational change.
- A practical roadmap that doesn’t burn out their teams.
Best for: Leadership retreats, strategic planning offsites, digital transformation conferences, internal strategy days.
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (full-day) · Retreat facilitation
Values-Driven Marketing in the Age of AI
Acquisition, Automation & Algorithms — Staying Human When Every Click Is Shaped by AI
Most AI advice is either fear-mongering or hype. This keynote cuts through both so leaders can make clear, values-driven decisions about what changes, what doesn’t, and how to keep their marketing human.
Your audience will leave with:
- A values-driven lens for evaluating AI and automation tools.
- A clear understanding of how AI impacts acquisition, loyalty, and brand trust.
- A decision framework for using AI in ways that align with their values and their audience.
Best for: Marketing conferences, leadership summits, teams exploring AI adoption, customer experience events
Format: Keynote (30–60 min) · Panel · Workshop (half-day)
Other Topics
Renia also speaks on a range of related topics. Here are some frequently requested themes:
Strategic Brand Positioning
Building brands that reflect values and drive loyalty
Sustainable Growth Strategies
Scaling without burnout or mission drift
Community-Led Marketing
Building authentic engagement beyond ads
Navigating Digital Disruption
Adapting strategy for the AI era
Values-Driven Leadership
Leading with purpose and profit aligned
Change Management Done Right
Implementing transformation that sticks
Referral-Based Marketing for Community-Based Business.
Traditional networking is exhausting and often ineffective. Placebinding™ replaces transactional connecting with deep community roots. This keynote helps audiences turn “working the room” into becoming the trusted resource in their community.
Your audience will leave with:
- The Placebinding™ framework for becoming a trusted community resource.
- Referral strategies that generate warm introductions without manipulation.
- A clear plan to stop networking and start building real business relationships.
Best for: Small business events, chambers, local business conferences, entrepreneurship summits
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (half-day)
Aligning People, Systems & Habits with The Alignment Trinity™
Most digital transformations fail — not because of the technology, but because people, systems, and habits aren’t aligned. The Alignment Trinity™ gives leaders a simple diagnostic to see where change really needs to happen.
Your audience will leave with:
- A diagnostic for identifying the real bottleneck (people, systems, or habits).
- The Alignment Trinity™ framework for sustainable organizational change.
- A practical roadmap that doesn’t burn out their teams.
Best for: Leadership retreats, strategic planning offsites, digital transformation conferences, internal strategy days.
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (full-day) · Retreat facilitation
Acquisition, Automation & Algorithms — Staying Human When Every Click Is Shaped by AI
Most AI advice is either fear-mongering or hype. This keynote cuts through both so leaders can make clear, values-driven decisions about what changes, what doesn’t, and how to keep their marketing human.
Your audience will leave with:
- A values-driven lens for evaluating AI and automation tools.
- A clear understanding of how AI impacts acquisition, loyalty, and brand trust.
- A decision framework for using AI in ways that align with their values and their audience.
Best for: Marketing conferences, leadership summits, teams exploring AI adoption, customer experience events
Format: Keynote (30–60 min) · Panel · Workshop (half-day)
Renia also speaks on a range of related topics. Here are some frequently requested themes:
Strategic Brand Positioning
Building brands that reflect values and drive loyalty
Sustainable Growth Strategies
Scaling without burnout or mission drift
Community-Led Marketing
Building authentic engagement beyond ads
Navigating Digital Disruption
Adapting strategy for the AI era
Values-Driven Leadership
Leading with purpose and profit aligned
Change Management Done Right
Implementing transformation that sticks
Referral-Based Marketing for Community-Based Business.
Traditional networking is exhausting and often ineffective. Placebinding replaces transactional connecting with deep community roots. This keynote helps audiences turn “working the room” into becoming the trusted resource in their community.
Your audience will leave with:
- The Placebinding™ framework for becoming a trusted community resource
- Referral strategies that generate warm introductions without manipulation
- A clear plan to stop networking and start building real business relationships
Best for: Small business events, chambers, local business conferences, entrepreneurship summits
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (half-day)
Aligning People, Systems & Habits with The Alignment Trinity™
Most digital transformations fail — not because of the technology, but because people, systems, and habits aren’t aligned. The Alignment Trinity™ gives leaders a simple diagnostic to see where change really needs to happen.
Your audience will leave with:
- A diagnostic for identifying the real bottleneck (people, systems, or habits)
- The Alignment Trinity™ framework for sustainable organizational change
- A practical roadmap that doesn’t burn out their teams
Best for: Leadership retreats, strategic planning offsites, digital transformation conferences, internal strategy days.
Format: Keynote (45–60 min) · Workshop (full-day) · Retreat facilitation
Acquisition, Automation & Algorithms — Staying Human When Every Click Is Shaped by AI
Most AI advice is either fear-mongering or hype. This keynote cuts through both so leaders can make clear, values-driven decisions about what changes, what doesn’t, and how to keep their marketing human.
Your audience will leave with:
- A values-driven lens for evaluating AI and automation tools
- A clear understanding of how AI impacts acquisition, loyalty, and brand trust
- A decision framework for using AI in ways that align with their values and their audience
Best for: Marketing conferences, leadership summits, teams exploring AI adoption, customer experience events
Format: Keynote (30–60 min) · Panel · Workshop (half-day)
Renia also speaks on a range of related topics. Here are some frequently requested themes:
Strategic Brand Positioning
Building brands that reflect values and drive loyalty
Sustainable Growth Strategies
Scaling without burnout or mission drift
Community-Led Marketing
Building authentic engagement beyond ads
Navigating Digital Disruption
Adapting strategy for the AI era
Values-Driven Leadership
Leading with purpose and profit aligned
Change Management Done Right
Implementing transformation that sticks
Have a specific topic in mind? Renia customizes every talk.
Event Organizer Essentials
Everything you need to book Renia for your event
Speaking Formats
- Keynotes (45–60 min)
- Workshops (Half-day)
- Retreats (1-2 days)
- Panels & Roundtables
- In-person, Virtual & Hybrid Events
Technical Requirements
- Wireless lavalier mic preferred
- Clicker for slide advancement
- HDMI connection for slides
- High-resolution screen (1920x1080+)
How to Book
- Initial inquiry: 48h response time
- Discovery call to align on goals
- Custom proposal within 5 days
- Pre-event strategy session included
Travel: Based in Lexington, Kentucky • Available internationally
Speaking Formats
- Keynotes (45–60 min)
- Workshops (Half-day)
- Retreats (1-2 days)
- Panels & Roundtables
- In-person, Virtual & Hybrid Events
Technical Requirements
- Wireless lavalier mic preferred
- Clicker for slide advancement
- HDMI connection for slides
- High-resolution screen (1920x1080+)
How to Book
- Initial inquiry: 48h response time
- Discovery call to align on goals
- Custom proposal within 5 days
- Pre-event strategy session included
Travel: Based in Lexington, Kentucky • Available internationally
Renia breaks down the Values-Driven Marketing Framework
Watch Renia in action: clear strategy, honest insight, and nerdy joy.
“Renia can take simple concepts, turn them on end, and allow you to see them in a completely different light. In her way, she makes the ordinary… un-ordinary, and in doing so opens your mind to a whole new set of opportunities.”
Cecil Salmon
Growth Manager
“Renia is very engaging in her approach and clearly presents her subject matter in a way that her audience will understand… She [provides] both the motivation and practical skills her audience needs.”
Ed Woods
Web Designer and Product Specialist
“Renia is extremely knowledgeable about what she does and has a compelling way of instruction so that you enjoy learning. I highly recommend her!”
Jessica Echterling Belardi
SVP of Client Services
“I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 25 years, and the ideas and recommendations from Renia, along with her great teaching abilities and patience, have been very helpful to me and my business… For anyone who needs to refocus or rethink what they’re doing, how they are doing it, and wants to be better in their business, I highly recommend Renia Carsillo.”
Jackie Wood
Entrepreneur
Ready to bring this kind of energy and clarity to your event?
Am I right for your event?
The best sessions happen when there’s genuine alignment between speaker and audience.
- Your audience wants strategies they can implement the next business day.
- You need a facilitator who gets every voice in the room engaged.
- You believe growth and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive.
- You're done with bro-marketing tactics and quick-fix hacks.
- Your event values real expertise over polished performances.
- If you're looking for a traditional motivational speaker or growth-at-any-cost messaging.
- If your event prioritizes quick wins and "hacks" over sustainable frameworks.
- If polished performance matters more than implementable strategy.
- If your organization isn't ready to challenge "business as usual."
That’s okay. Renia is happy to point you toward someone who might be a better fit.
Meet Renia
Renia (pronounced REE-nah) Carsillo is the founder of Realign Consulting and the creator of two proprietary frameworks: Do Better Business™, a five-pillar approach to sustainable, values-driven business strategy, and Do Better Digital™, a marketing framework that aligns company purpose, values, and revenue goals into cohesive action that transforms marketing from an often-ignored add-on into your company’s strategic heartbeat.
Renia cut her marketing teeth during the golden era of SEO and Web 2.0 after an early career in commercial banking. She’s spent the years since pushing back against an industry that forgot its own lessons.
While most marketers chase trends and quick wins, Renia teaches a contrarian approach: Sustainable growth comes from integration, not isolation.
