Sherry Steinaway is an award winning advisor with over 30 years of experience developing thousands of young adults and emerging leaders. Having served as in multiple level Director roles across diverse organizations, Sherry brings deep, real-world insight into leadership, confidence, and professional growth.

Today, Sherry is known for helping young professionals — especially those who are the first in their families to graduate college or enter professional careers — overcome impostor behaviors and self-doubt, especially in meetings and leadership moments. Her work empowers individuals to speak up with confidence, be taken seriously, and step into leadership and advancement in their careers.

As a speaker, Sherry blends credibility, storytelling, and practical insight to create an experience that is both motivating and grounding. Audiences consistently describe her talks as relatable, honest, and transformational — helping participants see themselves differently and walk away ready to lead with confidence.

Signature Speaking Topics Include:

• Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a Young Professional
• Speaking Up and Being Taken Seriously at Work
• From Self-Doubt to Leadership: Confidence That Shows
• Developing Emerging Leaders Who Lead with Courage and Clarity

Sherry has spoken to audiences ranging from undergraduate leadership programs to early-career professionals, emerging leaders, non-profit professionals, information technology professionals, women’s and BIPOC professional groups, and organizations committed to developing confident, capable talent.