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Public Speaking & Events with Ali McGhee, PhD

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Embodied Enneagram Teachings for Insight, Connection, and Transformation

Looking for a speaker who can bring the Enneagram to life in a way that’s deeply embodied, refreshingly creative, and immediately applicable? Dr. Ali McGhee offers dynamic keynotes, workshops, and trainings rooted in the revolutionary Embodiment Tradition—a somatic, felt-sense approach to Enneagram type that invites participants into transformational awareness and grounded, lasting change.

Whether you’re a team leader seeking deeper emotional intelligence and cohesion, or a creative professional ready to tap into your inner fire, Ali brings clarity, humor, and profound insight to every speaking engagement. Her talks on Enneagram and Leadership and Enneagram and Creativity are designed to meet each group where they are, offering experiential tools and reflections that move beyond personality into purpose.

Book Ali to speak at your conference, retreat, organization, or private event, and give your community the gift of meaningful connection, radical self-understanding, and the courage to live from the inside out.

Ali McGhee, PhD at PechaKucha Night Asheville

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Ali McGhee, PhD

Ali McGhee, PhD, is the Director of the Enneagram School of Awakening. She is a writer, coach, and educator certified in the Embodiment Tradition since 2015. A 2025 NC Artist Support Grant recipient and former academic, Ali has spoken at Story Parlor, PechaKucha, Psychedelic Science, and other events that explore the intersections of creativity, consciousness, and transformation. She brings over a decade of experience working with individuals and groups across sectors—including creative, corporate, and therapeutic settings.

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Booking Information

Ali is available for:

  • Conferences and festivals

  • Organizational trainings and retreats

  • Creative residencies and writing programs

  • Community events and private groups

  • In-person or virtual offerings

To inquire about booking or discuss a custom speaking engagement, please contact us. We welcome your questions and are happy to explore the right fit for your audience and setting.