Hey Event Planners and Media Contacts!

I want you to love working with me (and call me again!), so my goal is to make your job as easy as possible leading up to our event. These assets are yours to grab as you please – feel free to use any of the links, photos, logos, or language on this page before, during, or after an in-person or virtual engagement to help promote and market the event.

My team is more than happy to send you customized promo materials as well, including a welcome video, graphics, or additional photos. Please reach out anytime to info@pryoritygroup.com and we’ll get you what you need to make your job a bit easier. You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.

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Speaker Intro

Who's that girl? Let’s get to the good stuff. You have a lot going on with your event already, so I’d love to make this easier for you. Please download a sample intro script below, so you don’t have to spend time or energy writing one - you have better things to do!

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Henna's Intro Script

We prefer a specific, short, fun introduction for Henna's sessions!

Please use this script (instead of a written bio from below) to verbally introduce her to the stage.

Our next speaker was a #1 leader at a $2B executive search firm for over 14 years before becoming a top-rated global keynote speaker.
She writes a popular column for Inc. Magazine and is frequently tapped by top media like Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, Business.com, HuffPost, and Fast Company.
She’s a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, Glassdoor WorkLife Pro, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and is a favorite of global organizations like Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase.
She’s also an incurable chocoholic and FUN FACT: A 32nd generation Pakistani princess, which means absolutely nothing anymore and comes with zero perks, but is still pretty cool.
Finally, she’s a 2x TEDx speaker and her book, Good Awkward, has won 18 awards and was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR editor Karen Dillon. It was also named a Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Book of the Year.” Her immigrant parents are very proud.
Please give a big, warm [Insert event name here] welcome to Henna Pryor!

Henna's Written Bio

Super Short Biography

Henna Pryor, CSP is a global keynote speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and author of Good Awkward and the upcoming The Signal Gap. Drawing on behavioral science and two decades of experience, she helps businesses overcome hidden barriers to momentum, influence, and change.

200-ish Word Biography

Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness.

She’s a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward and the forthcoming The Signal Gap (out this fall!), and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.

She’s been invited to speak twice for TEDx in NYC and Wilmington, DE, and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations, including Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase. She’s frequently sought after for her insights by top media outlets like INSIDER, NBC, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Business.com, HuffPost, and more.

Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people’s success is learning to strengthen mental and social muscles in order to boost risk-taking, maximize influence, and be braver in the work that we do.

She’s also a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Glassdoor WorkLife Pro, and two-time SXSW Workplace track speaker, and her bestselling book was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and was named a Kirkus Reviews’ Best Book of the Year.

Full Biography

She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward and the forthcoming The Signal Gap (out this fall!), and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.

Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” a badge of honor she wears proudly.

She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon way – to move them from their first level of success to their next one.
An accomplished speaker and writer, she has been invited to speak twice for TEDx and on the Workplace track at SXSW, and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase. She’s also a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, Glassdoor WorkLife Pro, and is frequently tapped for her fresh perspectives by top media outlets like INSIDER, NBC, Washington Post, Fast Company, Business.com, HuffPost, and more.
Henna founded Pryority Group to bring transformational speaking, coaching, and performance growth workshops to everyone. She believes that success comes from strengthening mental and social muscles—to boost risk-taking, maximize influence, and be braver in our work.
Throughout a 14 year career in staffing, Henna broke multiple records and successfully matched thousands of finance and accounting professionals into new opportunities, with companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 global organizations. While there, she won Rookie of the Year, Performer of the Year, and was a perennial top 10% performer, earning the attention of several top media outlets.
She’s a lifelong learner – she’s been studying human behavior and performance for over two decades and loves to bring a fresh energy to business practices and conversations. Her best-selling book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You, was endorsed by NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR editor Karen Dillon. It has won multiple prestigious awards, including being named a Kirkus Reviews ‘Best Book of the Year.'”

She graduated with honors with a BS in Finance from the University of Delaware and her MS in Accounting from the University of Virginia. She also earned her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) through the National Speakers Association, her Executive Coaching certification from American University, and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential through the International Coaching Federation.

Finally, she loves traveling the world with her husband and two kids and spoiling the Cavapoo puppy that she swore she never wanted (and now can’t get enough of).

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will Henna customize her talks?

You’ll learn I love a metaphor, so let’s put it this way: I customize my keynotes like a Michelin chef tweaks a signature dish – core ingredients stay, but the seasoning and side dishes are uniquely yours. My talks blend tested stories that resonate universally with fresh, current, tailored content for your audience.

On average, I typically customize about 20-25% of each keynote specifically for your group. This ensures the message hits home while keeping the energy dynamic and the experience at the highest possible standard.

After all, you wouldn’t want me test-driving new material on your big stage… unless you enjoy living on the edge. 😉

What types of events has Henna spoken at?

Henna has experience on big stages in front of audiences of thousands, as well experience leading 12 person executive roundtable conversations with leaders of Fortune 50 organizations. She is also a regular at TEDx and SXSW, an in-demand fireside chat and panel moderator, and has been invited to speak over the past decade at large and small events across the US, Central America, Europe, and Asia.

How do I know Henna understands my audience or industry?

With my 14+ year background in executive search and staffing and nearly 25 years in business total, I’ve worked with leaders across nearly every industry imaginable — tech, healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing… you name it. In the last decade, my speaking and executive coaching career has taken me from conferences boardrooms in New York to global stages in Europe and Asia. In just one month, I’ve keynoted for pharmaceutical giants, national sales teams, and even a meat delivery service’s marketing team. (They were prime listeners. I’ll be here all night, folks.)

I draw on a deep well of cross-industry experience, ensuring my insights resonate universally while being spot-on for your unique crowd. If you’d like to know more about Henna’s specific experience in serving your industry, email team@pryoritygroup.com and we’re happy to send over a link to some specifics!

What makes Henna different from other speakers?

A lot, but we’ll focus on 2 things:

First, my talks are anything but fluff. Expect non-cliché, research-backed, and immediately actionable ideas your audience can use that day. Second, I don’t just show up and speak — I partner with your event team like we’re co-producing a blockbuster.

Whether helping drive registration or sticking around post-keynote to connect with attendees, I’m invested from start to finish. I don’t just deliver a keynote—I build an unforgettable event experience.

Need more reasons? Check out my Speaker Kit.

My audience hasn't yet heard of Henna. Would it be better to hire a more famous person?

Not at all! Think of me as your secret weapon — a surprise power move. I might not have a household name like Brené Brown or Adam Grant yet, but that’s an advantage. Your audience won’t know what’s coming, which means I can exceed expectations and leave them buzzing.

Bringing in someone they don’t expect often turns into a “you discovered the next big thing!” moment. My clients have told me repeatedly that despite hiring a big name, my talk was the one people chatted about most. That’s a win-win.

What if I need something different than a traditional keynote?

I’d love it! I’m more than just a keynote speaker — I pride myself on being your most versatile event partner. I’ve participated in fireside chat, moderated panels with industry leaders, emceed conferences, and led interactive breakout sessions and workshops.

I know when to energize a room and when to step back and let others shine. Whether you need a dynamic host, a thoughtful panel moderator, or an engaging workshop facilitator, I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and help your event succeed — on and off the stage.