Media & Speaking Engagements
We don’t just teach Adaptability. We practice it.
From special operations command to the C-suite, from Johns Hopkins to the Society for Consulting Psychology — Johanna and Liz bring their work to the rooms where senior leaders, organizational practitioners, and high-performing women gather to think about what’s next.
Conference Presentation
Johanna Wolf, Psy.D., PCC
Leading Through Change: Unleashing Your Adaptability Superpower
Women of Hopkins Leadership Conference · Johns Hopkins University · March 2026 · In-Person
An interactive session introducing a science-backed framework for measuring and developing adaptability — and how it can be used to overcome challenges, navigate uncertainty, and thrive in a VUCA world. Attendees left with concrete strategies to develop grit, build mental flexibility, manage stress, and stay anchored through change.
AQai Adaptability Quotient Workshop
Society for Consulting Psychology (APA Division 13) Annual Conference · Las Vegas, NV · February 2026
Co-presented with Dr. Michelle Ambrose. A practitioner workshop introducing the AQai framework to consulting psychologists and coaches.
Emotional Intelligence for the Clinician
Joint Special Operations Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) Conference · Fayetteville, NC · January 2023
Co-presented with Dr. Michelle Ambrose. Delivered to behavioral health practitioners embedded in special operations units.
Navigating Operational and Clinical Roles in an Operational Unit
Joint Special Operations POTFF Conference · Fayetteville, NC · January 2023
Co-presented with K. Simmons and B. Steinkopf. Addressed the unique challenges of clinical practice within high-operational-tempo environments.
Adapting Evidence-Based Practice for Short-Notice Crisis Intervention in an Operational Environment
Joint Special Operations Psychology Workshop · Fayetteville, NC · January 2023
A practitioner presentation on adapting clinical frameworks for rapid-deployment crisis response in special operations context
Liz Kamins, MBA
Fractional Leadership: A Modern Pathway for Mid-Career Reinvention and Organizational Growth
Women of Hopkins Leadership Conference · Johns Hopkins University · March 2026 · In-Person
Panelist alongside three fellow Johns Hopkins alumnae representing fractional C-suite roles (Chief of Staff/COO, CHRO, CFO, CMO). The panel explored how fractional executive work is reshaping careers for seasoned leaders and providing organizations with strategic senior-level talents.
PODCAST APPEARANCES — LIZ KAMINS
The Toxic Leader Podcast — Guest Episode
The Toxic Leader Podcast with Dr. Johanna Wolf & Lt. Col. (Ret.) Eli Myers · January 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Liz joined Johanna and Eli as the podcast’s first ever guest interview — bringing her decades of leadership practice and coaching to a conversation on the changing dynamics of the modern workplace and how organizations are adapting.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5oMjdoJw8r2AexustD0TLK
JOINT PRESENTATIONS — JOHANNA WOLF & LIZ KAMINS
Johanna Wolf & Liz Kamins
Women of Hopkins Leadership Conference
Johns Hopkins University · March 2026 · In-Person
Both Johanna and Liz presented at the same conference on the same day — Johanna on adaptability science and Liz on fractional leadership and career reinvention — representing the full scope of The Wolf Kamins Group’s work with mid to late career women.
How to Navigate the Career Pivot & Build Your Personal Board of Directors
Well Fed Workshop · Virtual · May 20, 2026 · 80 participants
A one-hour workshop exploring how to harness adaptability to face challenges, navigate uncertainty, and continue growing in a rapidly changing professional landscape. Attendees left with tools to build and activate a personal board of directors, strategies to stay grounded during times of change, and concrete steps to clarify and pursue their next chapter.
Recording available on YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=2005Z4TB-OE
Adapting, Pivoting, Thriving: A Career Conversation for Hopkins Women
Women of Hopkins DMV · JHU Bloomberg Center, Washington, DC · November 13, 2025 · In-Person
A co-facilitated evening of conversation and connection for Johns Hopkins alumnae professionals in the DC area. Johanna and Liz led discussion on resilience, mental flexibility, managing stress, staying anchored in values, and the power of intentional pivoting during uncertain times. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Available for keynotes, panels, and workshops.
Johanna and Liz speak individually and together on topics including:
Adaptability as a competitive advantage — measuring and developing the capacity to thrive through change
Leadership under pressure — lessons from special operations and the C-suite
Toxic leadership — identification, impact, and organizational intervention
Mid to late career reinvention — navigating pivots with clarity and confidence
The science of emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments
Fractional leadership as a strategic model for organizations and individuals
To inquire about speaking engagements, contact jmwolf@hungrywolfconsulting.com
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