Voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to watch by Currency Fair, Meridith Elliott Powell is an award-winning author, keynote speaker and business strategist. With a background in corporate sales and leadership, her career expands over several industries including banking, healthcare and finance.Meridith worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn her seat at the C-Suite table. She is Certified Speaking Professional, a designation held by less than twelve percent of professional speakers, and a member of the prestigious Forbes Coaching Council.She has a cutting-edge message, rooted in real-life examples and real-world knowledge. She  is the author of four books, including Winning In The Trust & Value Economy(a finalist in the USA Best Book Awards) and her latest “Own It: Redefining Responsibility –Stories of Power, Freedom & Purpose about how to build cultures the inspire ownership at every level to create profits at every turn. Meridith writes, speaks and is passionate about helping her clients understand everything they need to know about how to make this economy start working for them.High energy and highly interactive, Meridith’s keynote will help leaders and business owners learn the new rules of success today. Including how today’s economy has changed,how that has changed today’s customers and employees, and specifically how that impacts your business. In her highly engaging keynote-speaking sessions, Meridith shows her audiences howto attract more business, retain top talent, and leap into position to win in this new economy. No walking on coals, no breaking boards, just real-life strategies you can put into place first thing Monday morning.“Powerful content, Amazing presentation; Our clients were fully engaged–Meridith more than delivers!”Sheryl Collins, VP, Events, City National Bank“How she can transform from the stage is amazing; I have hired her multiple times!”Trish Springfield, SVP, Palmetto Bank