Powerful speaking programs designed to help women own who they are, build unshakable confidence, and walk away ready to take up space and make real change.
Tina’s speaking programs are designed for audiences craving authenticity, connection, and real, actionable takeaways. Whether addressing confidence, leadership, or building community, Tina brings a relatable, down-to-earth style that resonates deeply with every group she encounters.
Known for her genuine storytelling, humor, and ability to get real about the challenges women face, she creates a space where audiences feel seen and understood. Tina leaves her audiences with tangible strategies to take up space, embrace their true selves, and step boldly into their potential—all while feeling empowered, connected, and ready to create lasting change.
Have you heard that nagging little voice in your head—the one that whispers doubts like, “You’re not good enough,” “Don’t ask that question,” or “You don’t belong here.” This voice convinces us to shrink, to stay quiet, and to make ourselves smaller in spaces where we deserve to take up room.
In this inspirational program, Tina helps women recognize that voice for what it is—an obstacle to overcome, not a truth to live by. She offers practical, real-life strategies to start taking up the space we deserve, physically, emotionally, and vocally.
Because we are worthy of space, worthy of being heard, and worthy of making a difference. And when we take up the space that’s rightfully ours, we don’t just change our own lives—we positively impact everyone around us.
Audiences will learn:
Growing up, we were all sold a myth about confidence. You know the one—how it magically appears once we achieve something big in life. Or that we can simply “think” confident thoughts and suddenly, boom, we’ve got it. The truth? That’s a lie. Confidence isn’t a switch you flip—it’s a spectrum we move along every single day.
In this powerful, fun, and engaging program, Tina gets real about confidence. She encourages women to own their moments of true confidence while confronting the negative experiences that hold them back.
Her core message? Confidence isn’t a solo journey—it’s a team sport. Tina emphasizes the power of lifting each other up through genuine compliments and support, showing that when we rise together, we all become stronger and more confident than ever before.
Your audience will:
In almost every industry, there’s an unspoken belief that only a few women can succeed, fueling a toxic environment where women feel they must compete with each other to get ahead. This narrative creates unnecessary competition, forcing women to edge one another out to climb the ladder.
Research shows that when women build strong communities, advocate for one another, and create spaces to connect and share ideas, everyone benefits—their working lives improve, and so do their industries. Women need each other, especially at work. We need places where we can discuss real issues, like the pay gap, workplace safety, and shared experiences, rather than trying to climb to the top alone.
In “From Competition to Community”, Tina emphasizes that there’s room for more than one woman at the table, and we should be bringing “folding chairs” for each other to sit beside us.
Your audiences will:
“Tina’s presentation at our Women in Banking Conference was one of the best we have seen this year—it was very helpful and useful for the women in attendance. Tina facilitated good interaction and had a lot of insightful and humorous stories. Our evaluations showed that Tina’s presentation was one of the highlights of the event. We highly recommend hiring Tina to present at any women’s events. Congrats, Tina on a job well done!”
“We were thrilled to have Tina join us for our Frontline Conference! Her presentation was motivating, personal, and passionate, and we are so thankful for the time she took to speak to our frontline staff that work so hard for the State of Minnesota Colleges and Universities staff! We would love to work with Tina again!”
“Tina was amazing! Tina has been the only speaker in the last several years to get rated a 5 by our audience. Every single person responded with a resounding message that as a speaker she is phenomenal, and her message was on point.”
“I had the pleasure of working with Tina VanSteenbergen for Associations North’s SheMoves Event on March 3, 2025, and she was nothing short of incredible. Tina was fabulous to work with—communicative, authentic, and full of positive energy. She connected with our audience in such a genuine and meaningful way, setting the perfect tone for the entire event. Her presence elevated the experience for everyone involved, and we received so much positive feedback from attendees. Tina was truly a joy to partner with, and I would love to work with her again in a heartbeat.”
