Speaker. Author. Global Leader.

Over 20 years of powering up audiences around the world

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy is redefining how we live, work and inhabit the planet.

Global Transformational Leader

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy is seasoned at sharing game-changing tools and one-of-a-kind experiences. There are a various of ways to work together:

Keynote & Workshops
Moderating & Facilitating
Corporate Training & Consulting
Private Coaching
Yoga, Meditation and/or Breathwork Teaching
Brand Representation
Interview (TV, radio, podcast, print)

Below are various ways we can work together. For Brand Representation and Interviews, go to Media.

Speaking & Moderating

A dynamic & interactive experience to introduce our game-changing approach, with topics like Embodied Success®, State Shifting™, Invisible Presence, and The Female Edge™.

Seasoned speajer & moderator
Hundreds of events over 20+ years
Consistently highly-rated
Around the world from Chile to China

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Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking as keynote for National Association of Professional Women

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading workshop at Harvard Business School

Corporate Training

Customized workshops and training programs that equip teams with neuroscience-based tools for sustainable performance, resilience, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Leadership communication, presence & influence
Nervous system regulation for state optimization & resilience
Neuro-informed approach to creativity and team innovation
Women’s leadership accelerator in the age of AI

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One-on-One Coaching

Success isn’t something you chase. It’s something you embody. The question is: who are you willing to become? Based on the Embodied Success® framework, we offer four areas of focus:

State Shifting™ Coaching
Communication & Presence Coaching
Embodied Success® Full Transformation Coaching
Custom Leadership Development Coaching

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Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy teaching The Human-First Edge online course

Online Courses

Learn foundational principles of Embodied Success®. Perfect for professionals seeking personal transformation on their own timeline. Sample programs include:

State Shifting™ Nervous System Optimization
Embodied Success® Master Training
Authentic Presence & Influence
The Human-First Edge™

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Live Virtual Practice – FREE

Embodied Success® Live is an immersive experience designed to elevate your mind, body, and performance. This is where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom. Sample topics include:

The Feeling of Success
Grasping vs. Allowing
Intuitive Decision-Making
The Comparison Trap

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Seasoned At Delivering Programs Around The World

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Future of Work: Neurodiversity In Tech Summit in San Francisco, May 29, 2025 — Future of Work: Neurodiversity In Tech Summit – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at Association of Professional Women — National Association of Professional Women – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at Sagicor Motivational Seminar in Jamaica — Sagicor Motivational Seminar in Jamaica – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Estée Lauder Global Campaign event in Chile — Estée Lauder Global Campaign event in Chile – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Leadership Retreat for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women — National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Young Executives Society in Slovenia — Young Executives Society in Slovenia – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy hosting the American Heart Association Power Summit — American Heart Association – Keynote/Host

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at Womensphere Summit in NY — Womensphere Summit – Keynote

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading a workshop at the Young Global Leaders Summit in Geneva — Young Global Leaders Summit in Geneva – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading a workshop at Harvard Business School — Harvard Business School – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading workshop for The Links, Inc. — The Links, Inc. – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at Allen AME Cathedral in NY — Allen AME Cathedral – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at City College of NY — City College of NY – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading workshop for Sagicor Jamaica — Sagicor Jamaica – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading The Gandhi Effect workshop at Pure Yoga in Hong Kong — Pure Yoga Hong Kong – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy leading workshop at Eileen Fisher — Eileen Fisher – Workshop

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Women: Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) Summit — Women: Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) Summit – Panelist

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy speaking at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia — Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia – Panelist

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating at Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, United Nations — Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, United Nations – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating at the World Government Summit In Dubai — World Government Summit In Dubai – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating at Lead With Love Aspen — Lead With Love Aspen – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating at the United Nations for International Day of Yoga with Tao Porchon-Lynch — International Day of Yoga at the United Nations – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating at Sivananda Bahamas with Tao Porchon-Lynch — Sivananda Bahamas – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy moderating discussion at the Indian Consulate in NY for International Day of Peace — Indian Consulate in NY, International Day of Peace – Moderating

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy teaching yoga in Bangalore, India — Bangalore Retreat – Teaching Yoga

Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy teaching yoga at XYoga Dubai in the UAE — XYoga Dubai – Teaching Yoga

What Others Are Saying

Hear from those who have experienced Dr. Kennedy.

★★★★★

“From start to finish, we thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Kennedy. She instantly connected with our 800 participants. Some of them said she was the favorite part of their day. She is very interactive and engaging, offering useful information as well as inspiration. If you want a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker, then I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Kennedy.”

Lara Diamond Philips
Sharp HealthCare

★★★★★

“On behalf of the NCBW 100 Manhattan Chapter, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your inspiring presentation at our Chapter Retreat. Your insights on Embodied Success were incredibly impactful and have left a lasting impression on all who attended. Your discussion on the importance of aligning our physical, mental, and emotional well-being with our professional goals was particularly enlightening and has inspired many of us to reflect and take actionable steps toward our own success.”

Janaera Gastón
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
Manhattan Chapter

★★★★★

“We love the work you do with our employees – from the breathing and stress management techniques for our company leaders, to the Eat for Life sessions for the team at the distribution center. Thank you.”

Susan M. Schor
Eileen Fisher

★★★★★

“Thank you so much for the power session for our National Sales Meeting. We’ll be in touch for more events.”

Peggy Mazard
Essence Communications, Inc.

★★★★★

“Teresa has a keen understanding of the stresses associated with our business, having served as Vice President for MTV and VH1, and this connection resonated with our employees.”

Nikole Thomas
Macy’s East Corporate

★★★★★

“Terri really understands the issues around Health & Productivity Management. She delivers an engaging and informative message, and she’s a delight to work with.”

Rachel Permuth-Levine, Ph.D.
National Institutes of Health

★★★★★

“Terri Kennedy has worked with the Congressional Black Caucus Health Empowerment Tour in my Congressional District in Brooklyn, and her efforts have made a lasting impact on the community.”

Former Congressman Edolphus Towns
10th District New York

★★★★★

“In my 15^th Congressional District in New York, Dr. Kennedy has devoted her time to the community with tireless energy. She is respected both locally and nationally as a proponent of health literacy, personal empowerment, and productivity management. She is known for her integrity and vision, as well as hands-on, personable style. I applaud her contributions to our community and nation.”

Former Congressman Charles Rangel
15th District New York

★★★★★

“Terri knows exactly how to integrate best practices in positive psychology and coaching with her signature style of inspiration, real-world business expertise and decades of experience with mind-body interventions. She is a truly gifted teacher and facilitator who has a rich toolkit to help clients reach peak performance while remaining balanced. I’ve worked with her on many occasions when I was President of the Coalition of 100 Black Women – Manhattan Chapter and with my company @Play. Whenever I can, I join her programs and/or book her for events. I know she will deliver every time.”

Sonia R. Banks, Ph.D., LCP
Author of Silent Agreements

★★★★★

“Terri was my first introduction to yoga and a healthier lifestyle. We chose her to facilitate our women’s retreat several times. She is a honorary ‘Spirit of the Feathers.’ I also participated in her daylong New Year New You retreat and the virtual Power Up Your Dreams retreat. Whether in-person or virtual, she delivers. Her programs continue to reinforce tools I have learned and now incorporate into my daily life.”

Zamurrad Brown
Entrepreneur

★★★★★

“Terri coached me over many years and it completely changed my life in every aspect. I have more energy, feel better about myself and I’m more focused on my goals – my many goals – I’ve narrowed them down and have a plan of action so things don’t feel like they’re getting away from me anymore. She helps you see things from a different point of view or even things that were just in front of you that you didn’t recognize before and so you start to connect the dots. My work with Terri led me to achieve higher and higher goals – from taking control of my health and getting a promotion to purchasing my first building and starting my own business. I now own four buildings and a successful retail business.”

Leona Frett
Entrepreneur & Real Estate Investor

★★★★★

“Terri and I met when I was the Director of Cultural Health at the American Heart Association in NYC where she was a national speaker and advocate. We did multiple events together for the organization. When I decided to make a career move, she coached me through it. After a few job changes and foray into entrepreneurship, she is still inspiring me to reach my highest potential. Her emphasis on energy management and breath control has been useful in many stressful situations. I even followed in her footsteps and trained as a yoga teacher with Tao Porchon-Lynch and became a Holistic Health Counselor through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in addition to my Masters in Public Health. I very much appreciate her focus on purpose-driven work and a holistic approach to success which I now understand is a lifelong journey. I’m thankful for Terri’s mentorship and friendship.”

Sherri Holman
Public Health Advocate & Entrepreneur

★★★★★

“Terri is one of our superstar alumni. She has the intelligence and education to examine the best way to affect her community, the United States of America, and touch peoples lives.”

Joshua Rosenthal, MScED
Founder, Institute for Integrative Nutrition

★★★★★

“Terri is a positive life-changing force in our community. She is able to effectively communicate with all ages, genders and ethnic groups. She is certainly a world leader for these times.”

Patricia Butts
Former First Lady, Abyssinian Baptist Church & Board of Directors, American Heart Association Founders Affiliate

★★★★★

“It a rare occurrence for our youth to think of their futures in positive, productive ways, and your Young PWR Brokers program was a very special opportunity for them and our agency as a whole.”

Michael Loften, Ed,M.
Broadway Housing Communities

★★★★★

“Dr. Kennedy has been a role model for healthy living – a leader of Harlem’s Healthy Living Initiative.”

Lloyd A. Williams
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce

★★★★★

“When I saw Terri in my class at Integral Yoga, I wanted to know her. Her energy was shining. Now, she and her mother are family. They get me and I am grateful for their friendship and work on my life story.”

Tao Porchon-Lynch
Yoga Master

★★★★★

“Terri is a bright light. As Chair of Yoga Alliance, she led with integrity and great devotion.”

Srivatsa Ramaswami, E-RYT
Yoga Master

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