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Hi, my name is Rhonda Travers and I work with organizations who want to build high-performing teams and create a culture where people thrive and want to stay.

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About Rhonda:

Rhonda Travers is a leadership development expert, speaker, and Founder of Travers Training & Consulting, where she works with organizations who want to strengthen engagement, retention, and communication. With 30 years of corporate experience, Rhonda delivers practical and proven strategies that empower leaders, ignite teams, and drive measurable business results.

Community involvement is also a core part of Rhonda’s leadership philosophy. She has served in volunteer leadership roles for more than two decades,

Rhonda holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and completed multiple professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She is also a 2-time #1 international best-selling contributing author and a televised speaker.

Rhonda’s mission is simple and powerful: transform organizations and empower individuals to lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and create lasting impact.

Appearances

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA)
Virtual Event

Arkansas Educator Association Professional Development Conference
Hot Springs, AR

Association for Talent Development (ATD) LEARN Conference
St. Louis, MO

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - St. Louis Multi-Track Event
St. Louis, MO

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) – St. Louis Chapter
St. Louis, MO

Mission Accepted Show Up Stand Up Speak Up International Women’s Day Summit
Virtual Event

Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA) Personal & Professional Development Conference
St. Louis, MO

Professional Women’s Alliance (PWA)
St. Louis, MO

Society of HR Management (SHRM) Chapters
Lewis & Clark
Northeast Missouri (NEMO)
Quincy
St. Louis

Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) Spring Technology & Accounting Resources Summit
Houston, TX

St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3)
St. Louis, MO

St. Louis Society of Association Executives (SLSAE)
St. Louis, MO

TriState Area Fundraising Professionals
Quincy, IL

Testimonials

  • “In Rhonda’s session, Communicate to Connect in Today’s World, my team gained helpful and valuable information with actionable steps to create connection and collaboration across the organization. Her insight reinforced that everyone is a leader and created self-awareness on the impact of their communication and interactions with others.”

    Katie Manga, CEO, Gateway to Hope

  • “I can confidently say she’s one of the most engaging presenters we’ve ever worked with. From the moment the session began, she had everyone’s attention with her dynamic presence, clear expertise, and thoughtful delivery. I highly recommend her to any organization looking for a speaker who can both inform and inspire.”

    Shana S., HR Connected

  • “Rhonda brought energy and enthusiasm to her presentation. Her approach was easy to follow and she had actionable steps to ensure that everyone left with something they can implement immediately. We would welcome Rhonda back anytime to share her extensive knowledge and expertise with our members.”

    Julie K., NHRA

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Communicate to Connect in Today’s World

Have you experienced misunderstandings or indecision in meetings? Are you ready to take your communication skills to the next level and see real results? In today’s changing environment, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently shapes your business relationships and impacts your results. In this interactive, hands-on session, you will learn actionable insights to navigate conversations with clarity, control, and composure and build better connection that improve outcomes when engaging with employees, teams, and clients.

Schedule a Connection Call with Rhonda and explore how we can align our content to fit your programming needs.

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Engaging Others: Employee Retention and Your Bottom Line

In today’s rapidly evolving environment, employee disengagement often goes unnoticed but has significant impact on productivity, morale, and the overall bottom line of an organization. In this eye-opening session, you will recognize symptoms of disengagement and its cost to your business and dive deeper into practical strategies to meet employee needs that foster loyalty and engagement.

Schedule a Connection Call with Rhonda and explore how we can align our content to fit your programming needs.

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From Compliance to Culture – Are you part of the Equation?

Are you included in strategic conversations—or brought in after decisions are already made? Many compliance professionals find themselves stuck in reactive mode, responding to emerging issues, internal policy shifts, and deadlines they arise, rather than helping shape the culture and direction of the organization.

In this session, you will learn practical approaches for connecting compliance to business priorities, communicate with greater confidence, and build effective partnerships with executive leadership so that you are not just supporting the strategy, but part of the equation.

Schedule a Connection Call with Rhonda and explore how we can align our content to fit your programming needs.

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Other Topics Include:

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    Communicate to Get Results – Slow the Scroll

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    Engaging Others: S.H.A.P.E. Others for Success

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    Tenacity: Turning “Someday” Goals into Strategic Momentum

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    Volunteer Management and Your Mission

Schedule a Connection Call with Rhonda and explore how we can align our content to fit your programming needs.