Global Keynote Speaker.

Known to speak candidly from the heart, Asya is an effective storyteller who uses her own journey to teach and inspire. Whether it’s talks on Retaining & Sustaining Teams, sharing how she turned her “failures” into some of the best career opportunities of her career, or her talk on How to Celebrate & Advocate for a Diverse Team, Asya brings vision and wisdom to every conversation to bring women together in the name of community and progression.

Upcoming & Past Speaking Engagements.

Speaking Types.

Community Keynote.

Asya’s Signature Community Keynote is an audience favorite! Asya enjoys sharing her story, how she overcomes challenges, advice for young professionals & project leaders while merging her keynote with what she has coined, “Community Conversations” -making the entire presentation interactive and highly engaging with a format of part ‘Keynote’ & part ‘Ask Me Anything’. During these sessions, audiences walk away feeling more engaged, connected & in-community.

Fireside Chats.

A great alternative to traditional presentations or keynote speeches, Asya enjoys participating in fireside chats during which she discusses her story, how she overcomes challenges, and her advice for young professionals & project leaders in an intimate conversational format that puts the audience at ease & allows them to ask their questions in a more relaxed setting.

Panel Discussions: Done For You.

In this done for you panel discussion, Asya brings the Women Of Project Management® community to you & your audience by curating a panel of women with a deep knowledge of project leadership from top organizations to curate a thought provoking panel discussion. Topics include: DEI, Project Leadership, Certification, Community, & More.

  • Asya’s speaking fees are value-based and reflect the expertise she’s obtained from over two decades in project management and leadership. By sharing her unique insights, she is dedicated to providing your audience with the wisdom, tools and inspiration that women and women of color need to rise above exclusion, and ultimately flourish in their respective fields.

  • (1.) A personal phone consultation with Asya prior to your event.

    (2.) Planning time, including conference calls with meeting organizers.

    (3.) Development of customized, interactive content to meet your specific event objectives.

    (4.) Format for the development & customization for an interactive & customized presentation.

    (5.) Delivery of the presentation (if applicable).

  • A deposit of 50% of the speaking fee holds the date when you book an engagement. Your event will not be confirmed until the deposit has been paid. Remaining balance is due 24 hours prior to the speaking event.

    All travel-related expenses, including round-trip airfare, lodging, ground transportation, parking, and meals, are included in the agreed-upon speaker fee. This approach simplifies payment arrangements for both the speaker and your organization.

Testimonials.

  • Cassandra Webb, Avanade | Microsoft/Accenture

    “If we were to completely be honest, our committee had no idea how this opening event would go, but Asya surpassed all expectations with her transparency in life and dedication to her fine craft. The Minority Owned Business Committee is incredibly blessed and thankful for her entrepreneurial knowledge, astute perspective & kindred spirit.

  • Meghan Smoot, PMP | Mastercard | Director, Technical Program Management

    “Wonderful presentation this am - Thank you so much for your openness in sharing your journey. I don't know that I've ever heard anyone really speak / address what it has been like to get to this point in our careers, I really am grateful that you're able to do that with the platform you've created.”

  • Jennifer Thompson, PMP, MA | Principal Consultant at ViTL Solutions | Organizational Leadership, Prosci OCM, Six Sigma

    “My most favorite quote of the PMI Mile Hi Women in Project Management Conference - Asya Watkins, MBA, 6σGB, PMP®(She/Her) shared her mantra “Success is my birthright, and excellence will always be my natural rhythm. So inspiring!”

  • Tayla Balkovic | Lean Six Sigma and PMP-certified senior security specialist with proven record driving increased efficiencies and performance.

    “Had a great day at the PMI Women in Project Management Leadership Summit 2022 yesterday. The highlight for me was being able to speak with Asya Watkins from Women Of Project Management.”

  • Michele Badie, PMP® | Career Tipper

    “Asya is a professional that communicates well offline and is easy to work with when confirming the podcast interview logistics. She infuses courage and cheers women on to be brave and trust the truth that they can work to create the life and legacy that they want for themselves through dedicated professional development.”