Media / Press Bio

Brenda Viola's career as an award-winning Public Information Officer, news anchor/producer, author, inspirational speaker, and corporate culture champion culminated in the creation of Vici Communications LLC in 2022.

"Vici" in Latin means "I conquered" and Brenda's mission to help people conquer challenges in work and in life produces Aha! moments. Guaranteed.^®  Vici Communications LLC specializes in transformational on-site and virtual classes geared toward personal and professional growth. Her popular book, The Public Servants' Survival Guide, helps high-performers recognize the warning signs of burnout and offers action plans to course-correct. Thousands of professionals from around the world have benefited from Brenda's workshop based on the book. Conference and event planners praise Brenda's keynotes and concurrent sessions, which are always highly rated by attendees.

As the architect of nationally ranked workplace cultures, Brenda is often called upon to facilitate important executive conversations, helping companies reassess their core values, and assist in the development of employee engagement programs supporting these values.

For professionals who need to make the most of speaking opportunities, Vici Communications LLC offers one-on-one coaching to effectively craft a message and support it with compelling visuals. Presentation practice sessions equip speakers with the skills needed to deliver a memorable presentation with confidence.

At the heart of Brenda Viola's work is a genuine love for people and a zeal to live life fully. "Real success is the joy in the journey," she often says. A Philadelphia-area native, Brenda resides in La Jolla, California, and enjoys getting in her 10,000 steps a day in year-round sunshine. Planning her next travel adventure or enthusiastically singing karaoke (badly) are her ideas of fun. She is a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is involved with Rotary International and Toastmasters.