Signature Keynote
Rising Stronger
Resilience, identity, and the discipline to overcome adversity.
Takeaways
Your Audience Will Leave With
Build a resilient identity under pressure
Shift from reaction to intentional response
Turn adversity into discipline and consistency
Increase confidence through daily standards
Leave energized and action-oriented
The Experience
Raised in a home marked by abuse and alcoholism, Steve learned early that you cannot control the environment, only your response to it. This keynote blends personal story with practical tools for resilience and growth.
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Session Flow
60-Minute Flow
The universal reality of pressure and adversity
Identity under pressure, who you become
Discipline, the daily habits that rebuild strength
Ownership, choosing response over reaction
Commitment moment and forward momentum
Customization
The depth of personal story and application is tailored to the audience and event tone.
Add-On Option
Optional workshop: Resilience Under Pressure. Team language and tools for sustained momentum.
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What Leaders Are Saying
Our principals are under enormous pressure, and most leadership speakers have no idea what that feels like. Steve does. His resilience keynote gave our leaders tools they could use that same week. Three of our principals told me it was the most useful professional development they had attended in years.
Lisa C.
Superintendent, Ohio Public School District
Healthcare leadership is uniquely demanding, and most speakers do not understand that. Steve does. His Rising Stronger keynote gave our physician leaders a practical resilience framework that acknowledged the realities of our environment. Authentic, evidence-informed, and deeply relevant.
Michael R.
Chief Medical Officer, Southeast Health System
Our industry is going through a transformation that tests every leader we have. Steve's message on resilience and performance under pressure landed with our frontline supervisors and our executive team alike. Practical, honest, and exactly what our people needed to hear.
Brian S.
Regional VP, Southwest Energy Company