Latonya Howell | Keynote Speaker & Trauma-Informed Leadership Expert

Inspiring audiences to lead with faith, not fear, through stories of resilience, purpose, and real-world leadership.

Latonya Howell | Speaker Bio

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Latonya Howell is a keynote speaker, certified trauma-informed and Christian life coach, and executive-level HR professional with over 15 years of experience developing leaders, strengthening workplace culture, and empowering women to rise with purpose. Her voice uniquely bridges faith, lived experience, and real-world leadership, making her a powerful presence on both corporate and community stages.

Having grown up in foster care and later experienced the devastating loss of her infant daughter, Latonya’s story is one of faith, resilience, and purpose. Through her platform, CoachHER Life, and her book The Trauma Was Necessary, she equips women and leaders to grow through adversity, strengthen their identity in Christ, and lead with bold, authentic confidence.

Latonya has delivered impactful talks for women’s empowerment conferences, leadership retreats, churches, schools, corporate events, and professional associations. She is known for her ability to speak truth with compassion, challenge with grace, and leave audiences with practical tools, spiritual encouragement, and renewed clarity.

Whether on stage or one-on-one, Latonya speaks faith, leadership, and purpose into every room she enters.

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Latonya Howell | Leadership Speaker • Workplace Culture Expert • Trauma-Informed Coach

Signature Leadership Talks

  • LeadHERship Redefined: Confidence, Calling, and Career Advancement

    • A high-impact women’s leadership keynote designed to help women elevate their voice, strengthen their confidence, and advance with clarity and purpose. Ideal for women’s conferences, corporate ERGs, and leadership development programs.

  • The Trauma-Informed Leader: Creating Safe and Empowering Workplaces

    • A people-centered session that teaches leaders how trauma impacts communication, performance, and culture. This talk provides practical tools for building psychological safety, trust, and healthier team dynamics.

  • From Tragedy to Triumph: The Power of Faith, Mindset, and Purpose

    • A transformational leadership keynote that highlights the power of mindset, resilience, and purpose in navigating adversity and leading with strength.

  • Beyond the Buzzwords: Reimagining Inclusion Through the Lens of Lived Experience

    • A refreshing, human approach to diversity and inclusion that moves beyond metrics into authentic leadership, belonging, and culture building.

Previous Speaking Engagements

Looking for a leadership keynote speaker who brings warmth, insight, and practical tools your audience can use immediately?

Latonya is available for:

• Keynote presentations
• Women’s leadership conferences
• Corporate trainings
• Faith and resilience keynotes
• HR and leadership development workshops
• Workplace culture and trauma-informed leadership sessions
• Panel discussions and fireside chats

To check availability or request a speaking proposal:


Visit: www.coachherlife.com/speaking
Or email: latonyalhowell@gmail.com

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“When leaders are trauma-informed, culture shifts. Recognition becomes authentic. Equity becomes real. And people thrive.”

-Latonya Howell