Keynote topic
Thriving Not Just Surviving
The Power of Being Resilient
A Team Who Owns It keynote address by Kerry Siggins
Overview
In this transformative keynote, Kerry Siggins shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey from overcoming substance abuse to becoming the CEO of one of the nation’s top employee-owned companies. With authenticity and vulnerability, Kerry reveals the power of resilience in not only surviving life’s challenges but thriving beyond them.
Kerry takes the audience through the pivotal moments that shaped her, showing how embracing failure, seeking help, and building inner strength enabled her to break free from addiction and redefine her life. Now a successful business leader, she shares practical insights on cultivating resilience, leading with empathy, and turning adversity into fuel for growth.
Through her story, Kerry illustrates that true success isn't just about overcoming obstacles but about using those experiences to evolve into a stronger, more authentic version of yourself. Attendees will walk away inspired and empowered with actionable strategies to build their own resilience and lead more purpose-driven lives.
Whether you’re facing personal challenges or navigating professional setbacks, Kerry’s message will remind you that no matter the struggle, you have the power to thrive.
Time/Format: 45-60 minutes as a keynote, in-person or virtual Keynote
Audience
This keynote is ideal for leaders and teams:
- Business Leaders and Executives – Those looking to inspire resilience in their teams and lead through challenges with empathy and strength.
- Entrepreneurs and Innovators – Individuals who face constant setbacks and need strategies to maintain a resilient mindset in the face of uncertainty.
- HR Professionals and Organizational Development Leaders – Those responsible for fostering employee engagement, driving leadership development, and building teams that are prepared for rapid growth and innovation.
- Individuals in Recovery or Overcoming Personal Challenges – Anyone who is navigating personal hardships such as addiction, trauma, or burnout and seeking hope and practical steps to turn their life around.
- Personal Development Enthusiasts – Those who are passionate about self-improvement, growth, and developing a resilient mindset for life and business.
- Workplaces Emphasizing Mental Health – Organizations looking to support their employees' mental health and well-being by offering a powerful narrative of overcoming adversity and thriving in both personal and professional settings.
Learning Objectives
This keynote will help your audience to:
- Resilience is a Skill You Can Build: Kerry’s journey demonstrates that resilience isn’t an innate trait but a skill you can strengthen through intentional practice and mindset shifts.
- Overcoming Adversity is the Path to Growth: Personal and professional challenges are evolving opportunities to evolve. Kerry’s story shows how setbacks, including substance abuse, can be catalysts for profound personal transformation.
- Vulnerability is a Strength in Leadership: Kerry illustrates how leading with vulnerability and authenticity not only builds trust but fosters deeper connections and stronger teams.
- Practical Strategies for Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Actionable tools and techniques to cultivate resilience, manage stress, and maintain a growth mindset during difficult times.
- The Power of Self-Compassion and Seeking Help: Kerry emphasizes the importance of self-care, asking for help, and building a support system as critical elements of overcoming personal challenges and thriving in life
- Adversity Can Fuel Purpose-Driven Leadership: Attendees will learn how to turn their struggles into a source of strength that can guide them to become more purpose-driven and impactful leaders in both their personal and professional lives.
Kerry Siggins
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, an employee-owned manufacturing company in Colorado. In 2023, Kerry was named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. Kerry has led StoneAge through three significant transitions while building a dynamic culture where employees think and act like owners. StoneAge is recognized as a top company to work for by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine. She is a dynamic speaker and host of the Reflect Forward podcast. Kerry contributes to Forbes and Entrepreneur and The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership is her first book
