Brenda Neckvatal helps top leaders deal with the messiest people—because leadership gets real when emotions explode, trust fades, and egos swing. A three-time bestselling author and award-winning Human Results expert, she’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc., and US News & World Report.

With 18 years inside six Fortune 500 companies, Brenda ditched checkbox HR for Human Results—where it’s not about policy, it’s about performance. She’s helped 1,000+ leaders and 700 companies fix toxic dynamics, avoid costly mistakes, and build teams that actually work.

Brenda has rocked nearly 400 stages with transformational keynotes that cut through the noise, hit hard, and keep audiences hooked. With 30 years of experience, she’s a go-to mentor in crisis management, group dynamics, and leadership transformation—especially when the pressure’s high and the people are hard.