Anna Willis Collier is an award-winning Executive Speaking and Storytelling Coach that draws on her 20+ years of experience of public speaking, training, and presenting in Europe, Asia, and the United States. She has worked with a diverse array of clients including the BBC News London, USA Today, WORLD channel, and WGBH, as well as corporate clients such as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. Anna has especially enjoyed casting and coaching storytellers for the national television show: Stories from the Stage, which was recently awarded a international Webby Award for the episode ‘Growing Up Black’, featuring stories of race, prejudice and resilience. She is a passionate advocate of empowering people through the power of their spoken words and giving voice to those who would otherwise go unheard.