Pivotal Solutions · Arkansas
Keynote Speaker inArkansas
Windy Elstermeier is a keynote speaker, business coach, consultant and bestselling author based in Bentonville, Arkansas. Her signature keynote is The Confidence to Lead: No Title Required.
Leadership beyond the title
The title doesn't make you the leader — your actions do. That line from Windy captures the focus of her signature keynote: leadership as something people practice, not something they wait to be granted.
For an audience navigating responsibility, change or self-doubt, the conversation starts with how people show up. The goal is a relevant leadership message that connects to the work and decisions participants return to after the event.
Windy brings 17 years of Walmart leadership and experience shaping programs that trained 2.5M+ associates. She earned Walmart its first Brandon Hall Award for leadership excellence and has spoken at 100+ events.
She is CEO of Pivotal Solutions and Jane Wick, a Rotary leader and international bestselling author of MOVE. CEO Monthly recognized her as the 2023 Female CEO of the Year for Southern USA.
Choose a conversation that fits your audience
Keynotes, breakout sessions and half-day or full-day training offer different amounts of time and interaction. Start with the audience and the outcome you want, then discuss the format rather than choosing by duration alone.
Windy's topics include leadership, resilience, overwhelm and turning goals into action. Her MoDOT ALD Conference talk covered visibility, listening, follow-up and courageous conversations. Her MoDOT HR Conference topic was Structure Gives People the Freedom to Be Excellent.
Speaking experience includes the Walmart Region 60 Women in Leadership Conference, YP Summit 2025 keynote and EforAll NWA Spring 2025 Graduation keynote. Other appearances include 1 Million Cups, NWACC and KNWA / Good Day NWA.
These appearances provide context, not a script for your event. Share your theme, who will attend and the challenges they are facing. A useful booking conversation connects the topic to the people in the room.
Planning an Arkansas event
Pivotal is based in Bentonville and serves Northwest Arkansas, including Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville. For an event elsewhere in Arkansas, include the location and schedule in your inquiry so arrangements can be discussed.
The Speaking page includes topics, formats, speaker bios and downloadable headshots. Your event team can use those materials while discussing fit and availability. Sending an inquiry does not reserve a date or confirm a booking.
Bulk copies of MOVE: Pivotal Solutions for Your Life are available for attendees. If you are considering books, mention the anticipated quantity and event date so availability and arrangements can be confirmed.
Include the date, audience size, location and desired outcome when you contact Windy. If the event is still taking shape, share what is known. The next step is a conversation, not a requirement to have every detail finished.
Your questions, answered.
What is Windy's signature keynote?
The Confidence to Lead: No Title Required is Windy's signature keynote. Her message emphasizes leadership through action. She also speaks about resilience, overwhelm, goals and practical leadership, with the topic discussed around your event and audience.
Which speaking formats are available?
Formats include keynotes, half-day and full-day training, breakouts and backup speaker coverage. Explore the Speaking page for more detail, then share your audience, schedule and desired outcome so the format can be discussed.
Can we arrange books for attendees?
Yes. Bulk copies of MOVE are available for attendees. Include the event date and anticipated quantity in your speaking inquiry. Availability and the details of supplying books need to be confirmed for your event.
How do we ask about an Arkansas event?
Use the contact form with Speaking or Training selected. Share the date, city, audience size and event theme. Windy is based in Bentonville; your inquiry starts a discussion about fit and availability rather than confirming a booking.