A lot of leadership keynotes sound the same.
“Be authentic.”

“Think outside the box.”
“Lead with heart.”
It all sounds nice — but your leaders walk out thinking, “Great… but what do I actually do on Monday?”
But there is another kind of leadership speaker.
The kind who has led real teams, driven real change, and gives your audience the exact steps to do the
same.

These aren’t just inspiring talks.
They’re roadmaps for real growth.

Meet the Leaders Who’ve Done the Work

Jeff Tobe–Culture May Eat Strategy for Lunch but Strategic Leaders Set the Table

Jeff brings a fresh, provocative lens to strategic leadership. He shows leaders why strategy fails when culture isn’t aligned—and how to build an climate where people actually want to deliver on the plan.
This session is ideal for organizations navigating growth, disruption, or reinvention. Jeff blends real-world examples, humor, and creative thinking to help leaders design cultures that support accountability, innovation, and exceptional performance.
The message is simple:
A brilliant strategy won’t survive a culture that isn’t healthy enough to carry it.

Paul Epstein — Turning Purpose Into Performance
From the high-pressure world of the San Francisco 49ers and New York Jets, Paul knows what real
leadership looks like.
His keynotes — Better Decisions Faster and The Power of Playing Offense — give leaders a clear
system for making better decisions and building a healthy, high-performing culture in just 30 days.
Your people leave with tools and exercises they can use right away.

Heather Younger — Creating Engagement You Can Measure
Heather has spent years studying what truly drives employee engagement.
In The Self Leadership Imperative, she gives leaders simple steps to improve communication, trust, and
retention.
With her assessments and timelines, engagement becomes something your team can actually track.

Erin Stafford — High Performance Without the Burnout
Erin’s background is unlike anyone else’s — and it shows.
She’s worked in Paris, London, LA, and San Diego…
She’s marketed for giant brands like Apple, Nike, Coke, and American Express…
She’s styled celebrities for the Emmys, Grammys, and Oscars…
Her Keynotes Include:

• The Spark Effect: Energizing Leaders for Extraordinary Outcomes Without Burnout
• Burn Bright, Not Out: A Blueprint for Unstoppable Leaders and Teams
• Fuel Your Fire: The Secret to Supercharging Your Life, Leadership, and Teams
  Erin helps leaders rediscover excitement for their work — and their lives — in a way that’s powerful,
  practical, and sustainable.
• Colette Carlson — Leading Through Connection and Trust
  Colette’s keynote, Impactful Leadership : Master Connection. Build Trust. Future Proof Your
  Teame, gives leaders conversation tools, conflict-resolution strategies, and trust-building techniques.
  Her frameworks help leaders communicate with clarity, honesty, and real impact.

Rashmi Airan — Transforming the Leader From the Inside Out
Rashmi brings deep experience as a leadership expert and executive coach.
She gives audiences practical strategies for resilience, authentic leadership, and long-term success.

Her approach helps leaders grow personally and professionally in ways that strengthen the entire
organization.

Marilyn Sherman — Turning Tough Conversations Into Growth
Marilyn gives leaders practical tools to handle conflict, difficult conversations, and communication
challenges with confidence.
Through Whose Apple Is It Anyway? and Front-Row Leadership, she shows leaders exactly what to
say and how to say it — starting in their very next meeting.

Why This Matters for Your Event
These speakers don’t bring clichés.
They bring clarity, systems, and tools your leaders can start using immediately.

Your audience leaves with:

• Better decision-making skills
• Practical communication tools
• Stronger confidence
• Strategies to build healthy, high-performing teams
• Resilience and energy that lasts
• Real steps to create meaningful change
  This is leadership development that sticks — and transforms organizations from the inside out.