Public Speaking

Keynotes & Transformational Speaking with Nona Henson, LMFT

There are moments when a room shifts.

When people sit up straighter.
When they exhale.
When something ancient and true is remembered.

That’s the kind of space I create.

I am not here to lecture at an audience.
I am here to lead a room into aliveness.

As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, graduate-level professor at the University of San Francisco, intuitive guide, and founder of Both Can Be True, I bring together clinical depth, embodied presence, storytelling, research, and soul.

My keynotes are experiential.
They are grounded and electric.
They are intellectually rigorous and emotionally alive.

I don’t just deliver information.
I move the room.

What It Feels Like to Be in the Room

When I take the stage, audiences experience:

• Nervous system settling and activation at the same time
• Laughter and tears in the same hour
• Practical tools they can implement immediately
• A sense of being deeply seen
• Permission to lead with authenticity

My background in counseling psychology, relational systems, embodiment practices, and emotional intelligence allows me to speak across disciplines — education, mental health, leadership, business, women’s empowerment, and community culture.

And my work as a professor means I know how to hold attention.
I know how to teach.
I know how to inspire action.

Signature Keynotes

Reclaiming the Soul of Therapy

A powerful re-centering for therapists and therapists-in-training.
This talk calls the profession back to humanity, presence, reverence, and self-of-the-therapist work.

Ideal for:
• Graduate programs
• Clinical trainings
• CE events
• Counseling conferences

The Most Important Tool in the Room

For therapists, educators, and leaders who want to deepen their relational impact.

This keynote explores:
•Embodied leadership
•Nervous system awareness
•Self-awareness as ethical responsibility
•The sacred responsibility of holding space

Both Can Be True: Emotional Intelligence as Leadership

A dynamic talk for organizations and businesses ready to strengthen culture, communication, and resilience.

Themes include:
• Emotional regulation under pressure
• Holding complexity without collapse
• Authentic leadership
• Building trust-driven cultures

Why Organizations Book Me

Because I don’t perform.
I embody.

Because I bridge research and real life.
Because I can hold intensity without flinching.
Because I speak in a way that makes people feel braver.

From university lecture halls to corporate teams, I create experiences that linger long after the applause ends.

Speaking Formats

• Keynote (45–90 minutes)
• Half-Day Workshops
• Full-Day Intensives
• Retreat Facilitation
• Panel Moderation
• University Guest Lectures

Available for in-person and virtual events.

Let’s Create Something Transformational

If you are looking for a speaker who can:

✔ Move your audience emotionally
✔ Deliver research-informed content
✔ Lead with authenticity and depth
✔ Create connection across difference
✔ Inspire immediate integration

Then let’s talk.