Anese Cavanaugh

Anese Cavanaugh is the CEO of Active Choices, Inc., and the creator of the IEP Method® (Intentional Energetic Presence®) and the Positive Energy Workplace™ Initiative. She is a strategic advisor and consultant to leaders and organizations globally, with a focus on enhancing culture, leadership, presence, trust, and organizational health to accelerate impact and results.

Cavanaugh is the author of several influential books, including "CONTAGIOUS CULTURE: Show Up, Set the Tone, and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives" (2015), "CONTAGIOUS YOU: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want" (2020), and "THE LEADER YOU WILL BE: An Invitation" (a leadership storybook). Her writing and methodologies empower individuals to harness their leadership potential, collaborate effectively, trust their intuition, and lead with effectiveness and joy.

Her reach extends beyond bookshelves as she has been a prominent figure on numerous stages worldwide, including at INBOUND 2016 where she presented "Showing Up for Leadership: Your Presence is Your Impact." Cavanaugh's keynotes like "Engagement is the Past. Energy is the Future" and "Contagious You" focus on cultivating a positively contagious culture and enhancing leadership presence using the IEP Method®. She offers specialized sessions aimed at boosting team presence and impact in various settings, ranging from brief meetings to extensive offsites.

Recognized in prestigious publications including Harvard Business Review, The Huffington Post, CEO.com, Forbes, and the NY Times, Cavanaugh contributes the “Showing Up” column on Inc.com and blogs for ActiveChoices.com subscribers. Her expertise has attracted partnerships with top companies such as Ford Motor Company, MBO Partners, IDEO, and BNY Mellon to foster organizational innovation, impact, and growth.

Cavanaugh’s sessions are carefully tailored and particularly suited for roles such as chief people officers, chief learning officers, and chief innovation officers who prioritize leadership development and organizational health. Her approach is designed to provide actionable insights and tools that can be immediately implemented to foster a more effective and inspiring leadership environment.