What resources are included in the Event Partner Marketing Toolkit?

The Event Partner Marketing Toolkit includes downloadable resources such as videos, questionnaires, and speaker bios. These materials are designed to streamline event planning and enhance the overall experience for attendees.

How does partnering with Maureen benefit event planners?

Partnering with Maureen ensures a customized and engaging presentation tailored to your audience. Her approach combines professionalism with humor, resulting in a memorable experience that resonates with high-performing professionals.

Who is the ideal audience for Maureen's presentations?

Maureen's presentations are ideal for high-performing professionals, including experts and leaders, who are looking to address impostor syndrome and enhance their leadership skills. The content is specifically designed to engage and inspire this audience.

What outcomes can I expect from Maureen's keynote speaking?

Attendees can expect to gain practical insights into overcoming impostor syndrome and improving their leadership capabilities. The engaging format and relevant examples ensure that participants leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately.

How can I get in touch for more information about the toolkit?

For more information about the Event Partner Marketing Toolkit or to discuss your event needs, please reach out via the contact form at https://maureenz.com/meeting-planners/. We're here to help you create a successful event.

For Meeting Professionals

Everything You Need to
Book Maureen.

Promote Your Event

High-Res Photos & Planner Documents.

Click any asset to download. Everything you need to market Maureen at your event.

High-Resolution Photos

Planner Documents

Speaker Introduction

Ready-to-read intro for your emcee.

Short & Long Bio

Copy-ready bios for your program.

Keynote Introduction Video

The clip to play before she's introduced.

A/V & Tech Checklist

Everything your production team needs.

Payment Information

Invoice, W-9, and payment details.

Grab-and-Go

Ready-to-Use Bios.

Copy and paste straight into your program, website, or emcee notes.

Short Bio

Maureen Zappala, a former NASA propulsion engineer (aka, "rocket scientist!") and founder of High Altitude Strategies, is an award-winning speaker, author and presentation skills coach. She works with high-performers to overcome the secret self-doubt of Impostor Syndrome so they can match their confidence to competence and have more influence.

She lived in Cleveland for over 36 years before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in August 2019. She can be reached at maureen@maureenz.com.

Long Bio

Maureen Zappala, an award-winning speaker, author and founder of High Altitude Strategies, shows successful high-performers how to overcome the hidden self-doubt of the Impostor Syndrome. A native of NYC, she has a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and she spent more than 13 years at NASA's Lewis Research Center in Cleveland (now Glenn Research Center) conducting aircraft engine research. Yes, she's a rocket scientist! She became the youngest and first female manager of NASA's Propulsion Systems Laboratory, a jet engine test facility.

Despite stellar credentials and impressive accomplishments at NASA, the annoying Impostor Syndrome was her constant companion, causing her to think, "I'm not as smart as everyone thinks I am, and they're going to figure it out!" This led to a passion for showing others how to silence those destructive voices that hinder success and create secret shame. Maureen teaches others to match their confidence to their competence so they have more influence. Audience members have called her strategies "gamechangers."

Her clients include Merck, Freddie Mac, Boston Scientific, Rea & Associates, University of South Florida, Texas A&M University, Otis Elevator, Parker Hannifin, and dozens of professional associations. In 2009 and 2020, she was in the top 10 of 30,000 contestants in the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking contest. She is the author of 5 books, including "Get Your Best People to Give Their Best Effort." She co-authored (with Jack Park) "Buckeye Reflections: Legendary Moments from Ohio State Football" (yes, she's an Irish Buckeye!).

Her hobbies include fitness, college football, sewing, and ballroom/Latin dancing. After 35+ years in Cleveland, Ohio, Maureen moved to Las Vegas in 2019. She still can't find her winter coat, and that's just fine with her.

A Personal Note

A Promise I Take Seriously.

I know hiring a speaker comes with risk. I don’t take that lightly.

I’m easy to work with, quick to respond, and thoughtful about the details. I’ll partner with you, keep things clear, and show up prepared and fully present.

I care deeply about your audience experience, and about making your job easier along the way. You’ll get professionalism, follow-through, and a lot of fun too.

With warmth,