For event planners · Holly Subervi
Everything you need to book and promote Holly
Formats, planning steps, a ready-to-read introduction, short and long bios and logistics answers, all in one place. If you don't see what you need, ask. Holly responds quickly.
Talks at a glance
Choose the right session for your audience
Qualified to Quoted: How Leaders Turn Expertise into Influence
Best for conferences, kickoffs and leadership summits.
Visible & Credible
Building executive presence in the room and online. Best as a follow-up to the keynote or for leadership teams.
Leading at the Speed of AI: Don’t Outsource Your Authority
Keeping leaders’ judgment and voice when AI has an answer for everything. Best for executive sessions and tech audiences.
Four-session cohort
Deeper work, LinkedIn presence and an AI voice toolkit. Best for leadership teams ready to go further after the keynote or workshop.
How it works
Working with Holly is easy
Three steps from first email to a session your leaders are still talking about.
Share your event
Send your date, audience, format and goals. Holly confirms availability quickly.
Plan it together
On a short planning call, Holly learns your audience and recommends a keynote, workshop or both.
Deliver with impact
Examples and exercises are tailored to your industry, so leaders can use them the next day.
Event planner resources
Everything you need to plan and promote
Choose a resource below. Copy the introduction and bio straight into your run of show and program.
Introduction script
Our next speaker spent 17 years preparing CEOs and executives for their highest-stakes moments, leading brand, PR and communications for organizations in tech, professional services and higher education. Along the way, she noticed that the most capable people in the room were often the ones holding back their best thinking. She calls it the Quiet Override, and today she helps leaders catch it and turn what they know into influence. Please welcome Holly Subervi.
Short bio (about 50 words, for programs and agendas)
Holly Subervi is a leadership keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who helps high-achieving leaders close the gap between what they know and how they show up. A former enterprise brand, PR and communications leader, she is the creator of the Quiet Override and a board member of NSA Austin.
Long bio (about 150 words, for websites and press)
Holly Subervi is an Austin, Texas–based leadership keynote speaker and workshop facilitator who helps high-achieving leaders close the gap between what they know and how they show up, especially in the moments that matter most.
For 17+ years, Holly led brand, PR and communications for enterprise organizations across tech, professional services, higher education and manufacturing, preparing CEOs and C-suite teams for their highest-stakes moments. Along the way, she noticed that the most capable people in the room were often the ones holding back their best thinking. She named it the Quiet Override: the split-second moment capable leaders overrule what they know before anyone challenges them.
Today, through her signature keynote, Qualified to Quoted, and hands-on workshops, Holly helps organizations turn the expertise they already have into influence. She is the founder of Inner Badass, Board Member and Marketing Director of NSA Austin, and a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.
AV, room setup and virtual events
- Wireless lavalier or headset microphone
- Screen with HDMI input and a wireless slide clicker
- Confidence monitor preferred
- Room set in rounds for workshops
Virtual: Holly delivers live on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or your platform, with exercises built for virtual audiences and a tech check before every session.
Customization and travel
Every engagement starts with a planning call. Examples, language and exercises are adapted to your industry, audience and theme. Holly is based in Austin, Texas and available nationwide; travel details are confirmed at booking.
Headshots and speaker one-sheet
Download high-resolution headshots and the two-page speaker one-sheet for your program, website and promotion.
Logistics FAQ
Questions planners ask
Don't see your question? Send it through the booking form with your event details.
How do I book Holly Subervi?
Use the Check availability form on this page. Share your event date, audience, format and goals, and Holly will follow up to confirm availability and schedule a short planning call. Every booking starts with the form, so nothing gets lost in an inbox.
How much does it cost to book Holly?
Fees depend on format, length, audience size and location. Share your event details through the booking form for a quote.
Can Holly customize the session?
Yes. Every engagement starts with a planning call, and examples, language and exercises are adapted to your industry, audience and event theme.
Does Holly speak virtually?
Yes. Holly delivers live virtual keynotes and workshops on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or your platform, with exercises built for virtual audiences and a tech check before the session.
Can we pair the keynote with a workshop?
Yes, and many organizations do. The keynote introduces the Quiet Override to a full audience, and the Visible & Credible workshop helps a leadership team put it into practice. For deeper work, add the four-session cohort, which covers LinkedIn presence and an AI voice toolkit.
Can Holly do a fireside chat or panel?
Yes. Holly's ideas work well in a moderated conversation, and she can join a panel on leadership communication, executive presence or women's leadership.
What does Holly need on site?
A wireless lavalier or headset microphone, a screen with HDMI input, a wireless slide clicker and, ideally, a confidence monitor. Workshops work best with the room set in rounds.
How far in advance should we book Holly?
Ideally three to six months ahead for conferences and keynotes. Shorter timelines are often possible, so ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we record the session?
Yes, with advance agreement. Recording for internal use is typically included. Public or commercial use of the recording is discussed at booking.
What does Holly need from us before the event?
A short planning call, a brief questionnaire about your audience and goals, your event agenda, and a contact for AV and logistics. Holly takes it from there.
Do attendees get a handout or worksheet?
Yes. Workshop and cohort participants receive a worksheet, and keynote audiences can receive a one-page takeaway to keep the ideas alive after the event.
Where does Holly travel from?
Holly is based in Austin, Texas and speaks nationwide. Travel details are confirmed at booking.
Can you send headshots, a bio and the one-sheet?
Yes. A ready-to-use bio and introduction are in the resources above, and high-resolution headshots and the speaker one-sheet are available on request.
What attendees say
“Holly’s approach was human, conversational and empathetic, and it set the tone for what we were about to do. Thank you, Holly. You were fantastic, and you inspired me today.”
Video testimonial
Karina Damian, SHRM-CP · Human Resources Supervisor, Any Baby Can
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Let's plan a session your leaders remember.
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