Book Passage · Geno La Placa & Shirin Aryanpour are hosting Dr. Shefali
Speaking & Voice
For nearly two decades, institutional investors trusted my perspective on high-stakes decisions. Yet some of my greatest teachers have been motherhood, loss, relationships, and life itself.
I bring it all to the stage—the depth of my professional experience, the wisdom of what life has taught me, and the curiosity, presence, and heart to create conversations that stay with us.
Transformative Talks for Organizations
Powerful keynotes on emotional intelligence, leadership, and unlocking potential. Perfect for corporate events, conferences, and women's summits.
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Signature Topics
Each presentation is customized to your audience, but here are the themes that resonate most deeply.
Emotional Literacy as the Foundation of Sustainable Leadership
Discover why the leaders who master their inner world become unstoppable in the outer one. This keynote reveals how emotional literacy, intelligence, and mastery create the foundation for influence that lasts.
Transform Your Relationship with Fear & Emotions
For high-achieving women burnt out from overgiving and overperforming. Move from survival mode into deeper presence, purpose, and power. Master your inner patterns and use emotional intelligence as a tool for sustainable leadership and legacy.
Mind, Body & Emotion, The Triad of Conscious Creation
Go beyond vision boards. Learn the science of how your nervous system, emotional state, and mental focus work together to create reality. Essential for building cultures of creators, not reactors.
A transformational keynote on breaking free from limiting beliefs and stepping into your authentic leadership.
An intimate exploration of generational patterns and how to break cycles while honoring our roots.
For executives ready to trade burnout for purpose-driven, sustainable leadership.
A deep dive into my four-pillar approach: Awareness, Integration, Embodiment, and Liberation.
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I'm regularly invited into conversations exploring emotional leadership, parenting, presence, and the inner world behind outer success.
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Event Feedback
"Geno La Placa delivered one of the most powerful and memorable moments of the Emerge As Everything event. She captivated the room with raw, relatable stories from her own life, creating a deep connection that moved many attendees to tears. Her words and guidance left a deep impact on everyone's hearts. Afterward, she was overwhelmingly sought after…so many people came to me asking how they could connect with her for coaching, a true testament to how profoundly she resonated and how exceptionally well she was received."
Christine Johnston
Founder, Emerge As Everything, Feb 2026
"Geno has emceed the experience all 3 years. The depth of experience that Geno offers is so unique and so rich with connected wisdom. The experience feels divine, intelligent, gentle, and aligned with service of the largest good. I couldn't be more grateful."
Ashley Albrecht
Women's Wellness Producer, Bridge to Brilliance
"She doesn't just speak, she creates a container for transformation. Women left with actionable insights and a renewed sense of purpose."
Marcela L.
Owner, NOW Power Yoga
"Geno is an inspiration. Her stories are captivating and her energy is contagious."
"Geno is fabulous. Great content, great style. Engaging. Meaningful. Thank you."
Conference Attendees
2026 Berkeley Executive Coaches Conference
"The vulnerability and wisdom Geno brought to our mother-daughter workshop created breakthroughs we didn't think were possible in a single day."
Attendee
Mother-Daughter Workshop
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Whether it's a keynote, workshop, podcast interview, or intimate gathering, I bring my full presence to every conversation.