Amy McWhirter

International Emcee, Keynote Speaker, Awards Host & On Air Personality

Amy McWhirter

International Emcee, Keynote Speaker, Awards Host & On Air Personality

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Biography

Amy is a charismatic speaker and international emcee who was born to connect a room. At just five years old, she volunteered to wrap a boa constrictor around her neck, and soon after, her first dance recital as a bumblebee ballerina lit her up from within. Years later, she placed second in the National Spelling Bee. Those early experiences taught her that the stage is where both magic and meaning happen.

Today, Amy serves as a keynote speaker, emcee, moderator, and on-camera host known for her warm energy, crisp clarity, and improv-ready presence. On stage and on screen, she catalyzes content into connection—drawing out the heart of each message, threading themes in real time, and transforming audiences into participants across live, virtual, and hybrid events.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology with honors from the University of Michigan, where she was pre-med by day and immersed in theater, dance, improv comedy, and communications by night. That blend of science and storytelling still shapes how she translates complex topics—especially across technology, healthcare, and finance—into messages people can feel and remember.

Amy has led multi-day programs at global events like CES and IFT, energized internal sales kickoffs, interviewed celebrities, and emceed awards galas across North America, Europe, Singapore, India, and the Middle East. Whether welcoming thousands to a general session or guiding a high-stakes panel, her aim is constant: move the room, make the message land, and leave a lasting impact.

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Speech Topics

Be Present. Believe. Be Authentic. Moving from Competition to Genuine Connection

In this high-impact keynote, Amy McWhirter invites audiences to reconnect with their inner fire - and lead from the inside out. With presence, energy, and powerful storytelling, she reveals that authentic leadership isn't about striving or performing. It's about aligning with your truth, showing up fully, and moving others through the power of genuine connection.

From runner‐up in the National Spelling Bee to emcee, speaker, and dancer, Amy’s journey reflects a lifetime of striving - and the bold decision to lead differently. Through engaging stories, interactive moments, and actionable frameworks, this keynote helps people move from performing for approval to leading from authentic alignment.

Audience will walk away with:

A powerful 3-part framework for presence, belief, and authenticity
The BeLIEve Breakthrough™ to spot and rewrite limiting beliefs
Strategies to move from comparison to connection - starting within
Permission to lead boldly - not through perfection, but truth

Event Emcee: In-Person, Virtual, Hybrid

Rhythm that leads. Connection that lands. With Amy as your emcee, your audience doesn’t just stay engaged - they feel seen, energized, and part of something bigger. She not only guides the event - she amplifies its heartbeat, bringing clarity, cohesion, and a spark of joy. Presence with power. Connection with soul. Humor with heart. Amy emcees, and the room comes alive.

As your emcee, Amy doesn’t just keep the program moving - she makes it pulse with life. With authenticity, vibrant energy, and a dancer’s rhythm, she guides every moment with ease, weaving themes together, lifting the energy in the room, and creating space where audiences feel both connected and inspired.

What you get:

Tight, on-time flow and confident tone-setting
Clear framing, connective recaps, and message amplification
Engaging interviews, audience interaction, and improv-ready adaptability
Partnership on run-of-show, scripts, intros/outros, and calls-to-action

Host & Moderator: On-Camera & On-Stage

Clear, credible conversations that stay focused and human. Amy researches deeply, designs smart questions, clarifies complex topics, and synthesizes takeaways audiences remember.

From broadcast/livestream hosting to fireside chats, executive panels, and celebrity interviews, Amy facilitates with warmth, wit, and journalistic clarity. She aligns objectives in advance, builds question arcs that surface what matters, ensures each voice is heard, and keeps the conversation flowing. Whether on stage or on camera, Amy makes discussions crisp, inclusive, and on message - connecting dots across sessions and translating complexity into clear, compelling insights that resonate.

What you get:

Thoughtful research, prep calls, and agenda shaping
Smart, focused questions and disciplined time management
Inclusive facilitation that draws out diverse voices
Real-time synthesis and crisp audience takeaways
Studio-ready presence for livestreams, hybrid, and in-person panels

Testimonials

“You were ABSOLUTELY mind blowing!!! You were just such a delight to watch! Thank you so much in helping us pull off such a huge success!”

- VP Operations, Executive Platforms

"The feedback has been glowing! Watching the ‘Live from Vegas’ segments that you recorded with the team, I was blown away by how well they turned out- exactly how I envisaged. You came across so warm, knowledgeable, comfortable and crisp that it seemed as though you’d been our virtual event host for years. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and I know our audience responded extremely well to you as our virtual host. Veeam will definitely want to see Amy McWhirter grace the stage or screen again in the future."

- Veeam

“Virtual events can have many moving parts with both ‘TV-produced quality’ and ‘reality TV-like’ components. I highly encourage meeting and event planners to consider hiring a professional event host that can tie together your messaging throughout your event while managing attendee expectations. When it came time to “open doors” to our #VirtualPivot event, Amy did what she does best – engaging with speakers and attendees with her energetic personality and just making us look good. She truly was the glue that kept the event running smoothly from start to finish. As one attendee mentioned in our post-event surveys, “I loved Amy's passion and enthusiasm.” Choosing Amy was the best decision we made for #VirtualPivot and I highly recommend that you hire her for your on-site or virtual event too.”

- Editor/Publisher, Virtual Event News

“I am so honored and proud to recommend Amy as one of the very best hosts and emcees in the World. Amy by far, is the best at what she does. I’ve witnessed her work first hand for our clients and she knows how to get into your soul.”

- Principal, The Ad Group Agency

“Amy was an incredible speaker for our event the Zero Injury Safety Awards! She came in and added unbelievable energy into the ceremony and received glowing reviews in our survey. Our board had me book her again for the following year before the survey had even closed. Cannot recommend Amy enough for bringing energy and professional presence to an event.”

- Director of Marketing | The Association of Union Constructors

“Amy's professionalism and enthusiasm brought a dynamic energy to the event, keeping our audience captivated throughout. In addition to her excellent hosting, she also moderated some engaging panel discussions too. Her ability to connect with our audience while maintaining smooth coordination with our team made the entire experience truly exceptional. Amy is a standout professional who brought her best to every aspect of the event, and I highly recommend her for any future hosting or emceeing opportunities!”

- Manager, PR & Communications | Hexnode

“Thank you for your professionalism and being such a delight to work with, Amy."

- Sr. Director, Global Cloud Marketing & Demand Generation | Salesforce

"Amy helped our technology events soar. The only thing that matched her preparedness, polish and professionalism was her boundless energy. She was able to read the room and help control tone and tempo which ensured our successful control over the timing and tone of the mainstage presentations over both two day events. We appreciate her attention to detail and willingness to adapt to challenges and adjustments. Her role went beyond emcee to that of a partner in the event ensuring our success. Thank you!”

- Regional Marketing Director | Milestone Systems

"You are the best host I have ever seen. I've seen you emcee at two events this year, and I have been doing event production for 20 years. You really grab the audience’s attention with your energy and pull the audience in. You have an incredibly unique way of getting and keeping the audience's attention."

- Chris | Production Team

"Amy's witty and engaging style kept the audience captivated and entertained throughout the program. Her professionalism, charisma, and energy added so much to the overall success of the event. Amy’s contribution was invaluable.”

- Horizons Tech Thought Leadership Conference

“Amy was an incredible speaker for our event! She added unbelievable energy into the awards ceremony and received glowing reviews in our survey. Our board had me book her again for the following year before the survey had even closed.”

- Zero Injury Safety Awards

"Amy's energy and enthusiasm kept our audience captivated throughout, including moderating engaging panel discussions. Her ability to connect with our audience while maintaining smooth coordination with our team made the entire experience truly exceptional.”

- Hexnode User + Partner Tech Conference

"Amy was key to the award event’s success. Brilliant MC, Charismatic, dynamic with our guests…just what we needed!"

- Tarsus Group | Awards Gala

- Horizons Tech Thought Leadership Conference

- Zero Injury Safety Awards

- Hexnode User + Partner Tech Conference

"Amy was key to the award event’s success. Brilliant MC, Charismatic, dynamic with our guests…just what we needed!"

- Tarsus Group | Awards Gala