CEO & Founder, Covergalls Inc.

Alicia Woods

Business. Change-Management. Entrepreneurship. Inclusivity. Inspiration. Leadership. Motivation.

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Alicia Woods

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Alicia Woods is a dynamic business leader and keynote speaker whose message resonates with teams, executives, and individuals across industries. As the founder and CEO of Covergalls Workwear, she turned a groundbreaking idea into a thriving company and a movement for change. After a successful pitch on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Alicia has continued to build on her entrepreneurial success, inspiring audiences to push their limits and realize their full potential.

With more than 20 years of experience in industries where breaking boundaries is essential, Alicia knows firsthand what it takes to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful progress. Her background in the mining industry has shaped her into an advocate for innovation and leadership, and she continues to lead by example, encouraging professionals to think beyond conventional limits. Through her work, she has championed creating environments that embrace new perspectives and approaches, all while driving teams toward greater personal and professional success.

Whether speaking to C-suites, leadership teams, or professionals striving for growth, Alicia’s keynotes are designed to empower, motivate, and energize. Her message focuses on unlocking the potential within each individual and team, driving them toward achieving their goals both personally and professionally. With her relatable experiences and transformative insights, Alicia leaves her audience equipped to lead with confidence and purpose.

Her influence has earned her numerous accolades, including the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, 40 Under 40, Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and recognition as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women. Alicia Woods is not just a speaker—she’s a catalyst for progress, inspiring others to rise to their greatest challenges and achieve unparalleled success.

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From Coveralls to Covergalls: The Covergalls Story.
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In this inspiring keynote, Alicia Woods takes the audience on her incredible journey from a groundbreaking idea to building a thriving business that reshaped an entire industry. From Coveralls to Covergalls tells the story of how Alicia transformed her own experiences into a powerful movement for change—one that inspires teams, executives, and individuals to push boundaries and realize their full potential.

Alicia shares the lessons she’s learned from her 20+ years of leadership and entrepreneurship, teaching audiences how to embrace change, lead through uncertainty, and foster a culture that drives growth and innovation. Whether you’re facing challenges in leadership, change management, or team development, this keynote offers actionable insights to empower your organization. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, equipped to inspire their teams, overcome obstacles, and lead with confidence.

This is more than a business success story—it’s a masterclass in resilience, adaptability, and the power of pushing beyond the limits.

Alicia Woods

Stories of my life

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3M North America

“Alicia joined our research & development team as a keynote speaker for our annual technical recognition event. She is a dynamic and engaging speaker and her passion shines through as she shares her unique story. Alicia’s message of creativity, perseverance and understanding customer needs truly resonated with our team and they were left feeling inspired by her many lessons learned as an entrepreneur. I would suggest her for any audience looking for motivation to follow their passion, turn a vision into a reality, take risks and think outside of the box. Alicia is also a very genuine person and an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Orica

“Alicia has such an inspirational story that resonates so thoroughly with women in the mining industry. Covergalls is providing a much needed product in this industry and as a speaker Alicia is engaging and genuine. She brings her audience along her journey with Covergalls. After she spoke at our company event, we had several attendees reach out to say how much they enjoyed hearing from Alicia. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, Alicia, and inspiring us to take action for our own ideas.”

Science North

“As one of Canada’s largest science centers, we have had the pleasure to host Alicia as a speaker for a number of our engaging public events, to audiences of all ages. Not only does Alicia capture the imagination of young people, particularly young women, her spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship shines throughout her stories. Alicia’s secret ingredient is her ability to share her story with her audiences, in a way that paints a vivid picture of how individuals can make a difference and create a lasting impact for the people around them. Alicia’s approachability is the earmark of her presentations and role as a mentor….she’s a terrific addition to any speaking event!”

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