The Challenge
Corporate development days are your investment in growing your people. But too many development events fill agendas with forgettable content that feels like a checkbox exercise. Your team knows the difference between real development and wasted time. You need a keynote that challenges assumptions, builds real capability, and gives people tools they will actually use when they get back to their desks.
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The Leadership Multiplier
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What Your Audience Will Gain
Practical leadership and resilience tools your team applies immediately
Renewed commitment to personal and professional growth
Shared language and frameworks that strengthen team communication
A development experience your people actually talk about afterward
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Social Proof
What Leaders Are Saying
We needed someone who could speak to a room of 400 sales leaders without sounding like a motivational poster. Steve delivered. His pressure-to-performance framework resonated with our top producers and our new hires alike. Real content, real energy, real results.
Mark D.
SVP of Sales, California Technology Company
Steve brings something most leadership speakers lack: real operational experience. He has built companies, led teams through downturns, and made hard decisions. That credibility comes through in every story he tells on stage. Our partners and managers responded immediately to his message.
Rachel H.
VP of Talent Strategy, New York Professional Services Firm
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics work best for corporate development days?
Steve delivers keynotes on leadership growth, resilience under pressure, and building ownership culture. His frameworks are designed for skill development that sticks, not just inspiration that fades by the next morning.
How does Steve make corporate development days more impactful?
Steve conducts a discovery call before the event to understand your team's specific growth areas and challenges. He builds custom examples and industry-relevant stories into his presentation so the content feels directly applicable to your people's daily work.
Can Steve run workshops in addition to a keynote for development days?
Yes. Steve offers breakout workshops that go deeper on topics like leading without micromanaging, performing under pressure, and building personal resilience. These hands-on sessions are ideal for a full development day agenda.
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