Award-Winning Wall Street Journal Reporter; Professional Athlete; Expert in Emotional Resilience; Author, Lift: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives
Anne Marie Chaker is a professional athlete, keynote speaker, and longtime Wall Street Journal reporter whose work centers on the science and power of strength. As co-host of the new live SiriusXM show LIFT and author of the forthcoming book LIFT: How Women Can Reclaim Their Physical Power and Transform Their Lives, she explores how building physical strength can unlock mental, emotional, and even professional resilience. Through bold storytelling and deep journalistic insight, Chaker empowers high achievers to cultivate real leadership, sustain grit, and embrace growth — from the gym to the boardroom to every corner of life.
Anne Marie Chaker is a powerful and inspiring keynote speaker who brings the mindset of a pro athlete and the insight of an award-winning journalist to the stage. As a longtime Wall Street Journal reporter, acclaimed author, and professional athlete, Chaker has spent her career exploring the intersection of courage, vulnerability, and resilience — both in the newsroom and in life’s high-performance arenas.
Her compelling keynotes challenge audiences to rethink what true strength looks like in leadership and life. With a unique blend of storytelling, emotional intelligence, and mental toughness, Chaker helps high achievers embrace authenticity, navigate uncertainty, and rise above limiting ideals to become the leaders they were meant to be.
Through powerful personal narratives and actionable strategies, Chaker empowers individuals and organizations to lead with both grit and heart, cultivating resilience in the face of adversity and finding transformation through honesty and hard work.
Anne Marie Chaker will leave your audience moved, motivated, and ready to take bold steps toward meaningful change.