Andrea Singsaas is an award-winning executive coach and international keynote speaker known for her direct, practical, and results-focused approach to leadership. She isn’t interested in theories that sound good on paper. She helps leaders cut through noise, get clear on what matters, and make decisions that create real impact.
Andrea brings a strategic perspective shaped by years in international consulting, project management, and organizational leadership. She has coached and advised leaders across Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and fast-growth private firms. Her clients include executives from Accenture, Amazon, the Department of Defense, Google, Home Depot, Target, MIT, and Splunk.
She holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a BA in Communications from Simpson College. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and a Project Management Professional (PMP), and she has completed advanced leadership programs through Harvard, Notre Dame, the McChrystal Group, and the George W. Bush Presidential Center Veteran Leadership Program.
Known for her sharp insight and candid delivery, Andrea is trusted for her ability to help leaders stay grounded, think strategically, and lead with clarity and confidence. She equips executives to navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and build careers and organizations that last.
Question 1) Why would a prospective client want you to be their keynote speaker or to support their speaking event? In other words, what are the most compelling aspects of your background/career/experience that we should know about?
Prospective clients bring me in when they want more than a polished speech. They want a speaker who understands what leadership looks like when the stakes are real, the pressure is high, and the people in the room are tired of surface-level advice.
My perspective comes from working every day as an executive coach and leadership consultant with leaders making decisions that affect teams, culture, growth, and performance. I’ve worked with leaders across manufacturing, energy, professional services, government, entrepreneurship, and military-connected communities, and have supported leadership development initiatives in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
As a former military spouse and participant in the George W. Bush Institute’s Veteran Leadership Program, I also bring a deep understanding of the military community and the leadership challenges surrounding service, transition, and military families. That experience allows me to connect with audiences across both the private sector and the military ecosystem in a way that is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience.
I’m known for being direct and authentic. I challenge a room without losing it and say the things many leaders are already thinking but rarely hear spoken out loud. The messages and workshops I deliver are designed to stay with people long after I leave the venue. The impact is simple, memorable, and immediately relevant to how they lead the next day.
Question 2) What are your primary topics/areas of expertise? Some examples may include: Conflict resolution, International Relations, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Cybersecurity, as well as specific countries or geographical regions.
Primary Topics / Areas of Expertise:
Leadership and decision-making in complex environments Trust, communication, and team alignment Self-limiting beliefs and leadership mindset Executive presence and influence Organizational culture and accountability Navigating professional transition and identity shifts Leadership development for high-performing teams Military spouse leadership and entrepreneurship Women in leadership and professional advancement Cross-sector leadership (government, military-connected, and private industry)
Industry Experience: Manufacturing, energy, healthcare, financial/insurance, government and defense-adjacent organizations, entrepreneurship, and military-connected communities.
Geographic Experience: Leadership consulting and development work with organizations and leaders in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Question 3) What are the 2-4 positions you have held in your career that you would like prospective clients to know about? Please provide a brief description of each.
Founder & Principal, The Tyne Group Founder of an executive coaching and leadership development firm that works with executives, founders, and leadership teams across manufacturing, energy, professional services, entrepreneurship, and government-adjacent organizations. I design and deliver executive coaching, leadership workshops, and strategic off-sites focused on strengthening trust, communication, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness.
Director of Marketing, Regional Healthcare Organization Led marketing strategy, brand development, and growth initiatives within a complex healthcare system. The role required aligning physicians, administrators, and operational leaders while navigating a highly regulated environment and competitive healthcare market.
International Leadership Development Consultant Supported leadership development initiatives with organizations operating in the United States, Europe, and Asia, including consulting work in China. This work focused on leadership capability, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration within growing organizations.
Entrepreneur & Small Business Leader Built and scaled a professional services firm while balancing the realities of military family life and frequent relocation. This experience informs much of my work with leaders navigating professional identity, reinvention, and leadership under pressure.
Question 4) Have you supported any speaking events recently? If so, what were the events and who were the clients?
Veterans EDGE Roundtable Host 2026
Military Influencer Conference Breakout Speaker 2025
USO- Quarterly Virtual Events (Since 2025)
Metal Design Systems Inc Partner’s Roundtable (2024 Sales Meeting)
Knight Wall Systems 2025 National Sales Meeting
Americans Working Around the Globe 2024 Annual Seminar Keynote