Amy Waninger, MBA
CEO, Author
Consulting, Professional Services
Indianapolis, IN USA
Amy C. Waninger is the CEO of Lead at Any Level, an organization dedicated to helping companies cultivate diverse leadership talent for long-term competitive success. Through her work, Amy focuses on building inclusive workplaces by strengthening leadership diversity, fostering growth opportunities, and promoting equity at all levels of an organization. She believes that cultivating diverse leadership creates a sustainable advantage in today’s competitive business landscape.
Amy is also an accomplished author, having written multiple books, including her notable work, Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career. This book provides actionable strategies to help individuals expand their professional networks while challenging the biases that limit diversity in leadership. Her writing, like her speaking engagements, is centered on practical approaches to overcoming systemic barriers and promoting diverse talent in the workplace.
As a sought-after speaker, Amy is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. Her expertise is in leadership development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and her presentations offer valuable insights for organizations seeking to make tangible progress in these areas. Amy’s skills as a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner further enhance her ability to help companies implement sustainable change in leadership development and DEI initiatives.
Her academic background includes two degrees from Indiana University, which underpin her strategic and analytical approach to leadership and change management. Amy is known not only for her professional credentials but also for her personable approach and dedication to her family, as reflected in her cherished World’s Best Mom coffee mug, one of her favorite awards.
Amy’s work is built on the belief that inclusive leadership and diverse networks are essential for innovation, employee engagement, and business success. She continues to inspire individuals and organizations alike to lead with purpose, equity, and inclusivity.