A Reckoning is coming.
A reckoning is the moment when what’s been tolerated finally demands a response—and leadership is required.
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A Reckoning Isn’t Destruction. It’s a Decision.
The work I do with leaders isn’t about burning things down—it’s about meeting high-pressure moments with clarity, accountability, and decisive action that builds trust and momentum.
If you'd like to explore about having me speak to your organization, connect with me below
Keynote includes:
Intro collaboration call
Let's chat about your organization and what you're looking to achieve.
60-90 minute live keynote
Custom keynote to spark inspiration and organizational action
Audience-Specific Talk
A keynote that is specific to your audience or organization
Meet and Greet
Meet and Greet / Book Signing upon organizer’s request
Here's what i'm about
- Navigating moments of truth
- Leadership under pressure
- Making decisions when the stakes are high
- Preparing for moments you don’t get to rehearse
TALK TOPICS TO IGNITE YOUR ORGANIZATION
Optimize With Optimism
Negativity breeds negativity and impacts more than the bottomline: it takes lives. But the good news is that you are in charge of your own attitude. This is where individual responsibility - and the proven science of positive psychology - come in.
Evolving Your Organizational Culture
Learn how to invite ‘out of the norm’ behavior in the direction you want it to go to shift culture. When you encourage individuality by way of respectful dissent and diversity of thought, everyone flourishes.
Evolving Women Leaders
Gain confidence in your own leadership skills and change the voice inside your head that says, “Why me?” to say, “Why not me?” If you can become comfortable with making others uncomfortable (including yourself), you can transform an organization.
Empowered Leaders Empower Others
True leadership requires courage and a willingness to piss people off. Get real-world skill-building support to move through your own leadership challenges so you can cultivate leadership in everyone within your sphere of influence.
Preparing for the Unthinkable
Learn what you’d never thought you’d need: signs to look for and how to build trust and stability while cultivating a culture that empowers employees to take action.
testimonials
John McCourt
Business Banking National Sales Director
A transformative experience for our team at Chase Bank
Kristen provided us with actionable strategies to cultivate a more optimistic and resilient workplace, which we’ve already begun to implement with great success. Her ability to connect her insights on optimism with real-world applications in the corporate environment has ignited a new energy within our team.
Meredith Plaxco
VP, Asset Protection and Safety
Kristen gave us an on-ramp to action
Kristen removes all veils of complacency and gives an on-ramp to action for leaders and team members at all levels.
Michael Peaster
Her energy is electrifying!
Kristen’s energy is electrifying. I left feeling charged and ready to tackle any challenge.
