Women in Leadership

Learn to step up, stand out, and OWN IT at your next women in leadership event.

Being a leader is hard, especially for women in leadership. Not only are you managing other people, but you’re also managing the voice in your head that says you can’t do it, you don’t belong here, you’ve made too many mistakes, you should just give up. Listen--I’ve been there! There is a way forward.

I speak to women leaders, both seasoned and aspiring, about the struggles we all feel. Sharing my story and experience, I help women embrace self-leadership, overcome feeling powerless over their lives and careers, become more resilient, and go after their dreams.

Check out my collection of interviews, articles, blogs, and podcasts featuring women doing what we do best--leading with heart, passion, and impact.

Podcasts

Blog posts

Articles & Interview

The Ownership Mindset

“Kerry spoke at our women in leadership sponsored event. Kerry’s story and how she delivered it left everyone inspired and better equipped to deal with challenges and opportunities.”

NANCEE RONNING, former COO at BNSF Logistics

Women in Leadership:

Destined for Success

Not only do I believe that creating an employee ownership mindset empowers teams, but I know that an ownership mindset benefits women, especially as they move up the ranks in corporate leadership. As women, we face a different set of challenges than many men who hold the same positions as we do. Should we let that stop us? Absolutely not!

As a leadership speaker, my keynotes and breakout sessions teach women in leadership positions how to think like an owner so they can grab the opportunities out there and claim the titles, positions, and success that they deserve.

Kerry’s Keynotes Are Ideal for Leaders and Teams Who Are:

  • Looking for ways to attract and retain top talent
  • Inspired to create a more engaged and motivated workforce
  • Wanting leadership workshops for teams
  • Who want to find practical ways to build people-centric teams
Kerry Siggins Keynote Speaking on Stage

Keynote Topics

Self Leadership

Transform Yourself by Embracing The Ownership Mindset

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A Team Who Owns It

Using the Ownership Mentality to Build a People-Centric Team and Company

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Thriving Not Just Surviving

Feel Empowered with Actionable Strategies to Build Your Resilience

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High Impact

Cultivate Your Ownership Mideset and Prepare for Growth

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Searching for the ideal speaker to elevate your next event?

“When the Women of Wabtec needed a speaker for International Women’s Day, I knew we needed Kerry. By sharing her story, she helped the audience believe that there is resilience in all of us. Her keynote was exactly what our audience needed to hear!”

SARA HANKS, Senior Director, GE Transportation

Listen Up—Women in Leadership Podcast Episodes

I love interviewing other women in leadership to get their unique takes on how to excel, reinvent, and make a difference.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Why You Should Empower Yourself and Your Team with Chentell Preston

Learn actionable team empowerment strategies to empower your team and help them unlock their full potential, driving corporate growth and building a company people love to work for.

Leadership Lessons from Extreme Rock Climbing w/ Jessica Billingsley

At the end of the day, climbing, like business, is a mental game. It’s all about creating mental resilience and being able to think about climbing, not falling. In other words, playing to win, not to lose.

Helping Women Founders Scale Their Companies w/ Eleanor Beaton

Economically empowered women entrepreneurs are vital in driving gender equity globally and boosting the economy for everyone.

Leadership is a Journey w/ Velveth Schmitz

Lead with love. At the end of the day, we are all doing the best we can with what we have. When leaders show compassion and grace, they help their employees become the best versions of themselves.

Mastering Leadership and Marketing w/ Wanda Toro Turini

Learning to let go of the need to do everything. You can’t scale if the business revolves around you!

Self-Aware and Empathetic Leadership w/ Emma Giles

Leadership is such a privilege because you get to sit in all these interesting seats and then use your perspective to help your team run with the ball and succeed.

Personal Transformation

Discover how to overcome personal challenges and break free from self-limiting beliefs to achieve your true potential.

Shifting Perspectives

Learn how to transition from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset and unleash your leadership abilities.

Building a Winning Culture

Explore the power of employee ownership and how it can drive growth, innovation, and success.

Practical Strategies

Gain actionable insights and strategies to implement the ownership mindset in your own life and within your organization.

Inspiring Stories

Be inspired by real-life stories of individuals who have embraced the ownership mindset and achieved extraordinary success.

“Kerry is the ultimate professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and a unique gift of asking thought-provoking questions that keep the audience engaged and wanting more! I look forward to more interviews and talks by Kerry and cannot recommend her enough!”

KIM FACLIER, CEO Faclier Group

Transformational Leadership for Women Blog Posts

At the age of 28, I began my journey of leading StoneAge. Being a relatively young leader, especially for my role, I had a lot to learn — not only about the product and the industry — but also how to manage and motivate people. Now I’m here to share team empowerment strategies and help women leaders all over the world create an ownership mindset for themselves and their teams.

These blog articles showcase transformational leadership strategies that women in leadership can apply immediately.

Someone Is Paying for the Decision You Won’t Make Kerry Siggins Leadership Blog

Someone Is Paying for the Decision You Won’t Make

I tend to give people a lot of chances. Sometimes they’ve worked out and other times they haven’t. And sometimes someone is paying for the decision you won't make. My desire to give people opportunities likely stems from becoming a CEO at thirty, well before I was...

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You Don’t Have to Know What Happens Next Kerry Siggins Leadership Blog

You Don’t Have to Know What Happens Next

Things aren’t easy at StoneAge right now, and with all the uncertainty, it's hard to know exactly what happens next. The war in Iran directly impacts our primary markets: refining and petrochemicals. Our customers are delaying maintenance and postponing capital...

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what's hiding underneath our biggest disagreements Kerry Siggins leadership blog

What’s Hiding Underneath Our Biggest Disagreements

We all overreact from time to time, getting far more upset than the situation deserves. Those moments can look like someone questioning you, leaving you out of a decision, not following through on a commitment, or using one of your trigger words in a conversation. You...

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The Danger of Thinking You're Right Kerry Siggins Leadership Blog

The Danger of Thinking You’re Right

There is a danger in thinking you're right. It's amazing how quickly your brain decides it knows exactly what’s going on, without a doubt. For sure, this narrative is correct, right? And then you find out it’s not. Neuroscientists have shown that our brains are...

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Know What You Want Before You Walk In Kerry Siggins Leadership Blog

Know What You Want Before You Walk In

A few weeks ago, during a leadership team meeting, one of my team members made a comment that caught me off guard. It seemed small, just something he said while making a point, but the way he said it felt more like a jab than support. Right there in the room, I...

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What Are You Avoiding Kerry Siggins Leadership Blog

What Are You Avoiding?

What are you avoiding? Last year, I was going through a divorce, finishing my second book, navigating the challenges that come with leading a business in this volatile environment, and helping my son through health issues that required more attention and advocacy than...

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“I needed to hear your talk today! The timing couldn’t be better. I am so inspired and just feel so lucky to have heard your story. I will keep an eye out for your future TED talk!”

JENN BLACK, owner of Bookcase and the Barber

Leadership Articles & Interviews

featuring Kerry Siggins

5 Ways to Toughen Up as a Leader

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Kerry Siggins of StoneAge: 5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry

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Cultivating a culture of ownership and engagement in a global business

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Investing in Yourself & Others

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“Kerry is a fantastic motivator and speaks from the heart. Kerry provided an inspirational message of hope and determination for our women’s railway organization that was very well received. I can’t wait to read her book!”

KARI GONZALEZ, President and CEO at MxV Rail

Transform Your Life and Leadership

I’ve found embracing the ownership mindset to be transformative. It not only helped me climb my way out of rock bottom, but it also propelled StoneAge toward success. We wouldn’t be where we are today without sharing the Own It Mindset. It’s what inspired me to write my book The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership

Inside you’ll learn how to:

  • Overcome personal challenges
  • Transition your mindset
  • Build a winning culture
  • Unleash your leadership capabilities
  • Implement an employee ownership model

Packed with practical strategies and stories from my own life, I’ll show you how to empower yourself and your team to take responsibility, contribute creatively, and drive innovation.

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Kerry Siggins Speaking at event

“Kerry Siggins doesn’t just talk about an ownership mindset, she shows you how to confidently live and lead with it through her vulnerable stories and incredible journey from rock bottom to CEO. This book is perfect for leaders who want to use practical strategies to lead themselves and others in a results-driven way.”

KELLI THOMPSON, award-winning career and leadership coach; author of Closing the Confidence Gap