Elaine Pasqua, CSP is a dynamic nationally recognized keynote speaker and trainer who has transformed the lives of more than half a million people nationwide. She has been working with organizations to increase performance and retain talent.
A 6’5″ 250-pound man looked at Elaine Pasqua and said: “You are the biggest little thing I’ve ever seen!”
This New Jersey native has incredible moxie and connects with people faster than you can say “fuhgeddaboudit.”
Nationally recognized keynote speaker Elaine Pasqua, CSP, helps organizations boost performance, retention, and profitability by fostering a workplace culture where people feel valued and empowered.
Through her transformative programs, Elaine empowers organizations to harness the power of choice to build lasting health, well-being, and resilience – driving greater performance and long-term success. She also helps foster healthy workplace relationships through effective communication, inclusion, and mutual respect, strengthening collaboration and sparking innovation.
Elaine is widely recognized for her highly interactive keynotes and trainings that get audiences on their feet, energized, and inspired to see new possibilities and perspectives.
She has worked with countless businesses and associations, 32 professional sports teams across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, hundreds of college campuses, and our military service members.
With a background in public health and 13 years’ experience as a dental hygienist, Elaine brings a deep understanding of the human body and the vital role of well-being. She translates that expertise into practical, engaging insights that resonate with audiences and deliver meaningful value for your event.
As the former President of National Speakers Association Philadelphia Chapter, Elaine coaches emerging and experienced speakers in developing their platform skills and businesses.
Elaine’s passion for making a difference in the lives of others began when she spoke out after losing her mom and stepdad to AIDS-related complications. And now, as a professional speaker, author, columnist, and producer/director of public service videos, she continues to make an impact in the world.
Elaine appeared as the featured speaker for The Normal Heart on Broadway cast talkback and has been featured in USA Today, Knight Ridder News Service, Time Warner TV, NY1 News, South Dakota National Public Radio, NBC & CBS Sports Radio, as well as numerous podcasts.
When Elaine is not jet-setting across the country, you can find her enjoying strenuous hikes for the reward at the top, traveling for pleasure with her husband Jeff, singing rich harmonies with friends until the wee hours of the morning, or in her beautiful gardens with lots of dirt under her fingernails! She is the proud mom of Evan and David who are happy, productive, and caring young men.
As a 17-year member of National Speakers Association, Elaine was awarded one of its highest designations as a Certified Speaking Professional in 2015. The CSP is granted to only 17% of its members in the United States and worldwide. This is the speaking profession’s highest earned international measure of professional platform competence. So, when it comes to speaking, Elaine is a true pro!
