Adapt & Thrive
Leverage Change and Transformation as a Catalyst for Growth
The need to lead change is growing, but our ability to do it is shrinking.
7 out of 10 CEOs say their current growth strategy is obsolete, and the World Economic Forum is indicating 1 in 4 jobs is going to change over the next five years as a result of trends like artificial intelligence, digitization, the green energy transition, and supply chain-reshoring creating unprecedented transformation.
As a leading change management keynote speaker, Ryan Estis equips organizations with the mindset and tools to meet this moment. Our job as leaders is to help our people and teams navigate the mindset shift and reskilling needed to embrace change and the new behaviors needed to thrive.
But 70% of change efforts fail, and it isn’t because of the strategy…it’s people, psychology, and resistance.
Traditional models of change management and leadership no longer support what is needed in our forever-changed world. The new model for navigating transformation and growth is Human-Centered.
In this dynamic and interactive keynote presentation on change management, Ryan teaches entrepreneurs and executives how to leverage this defining moment as a catalyst to improve performance and empower our people to unleash their full potential while finding meaning and fulfillment in their work. Blending surprising truths with actionable insights and inspiring stories, he empowers leadership teams to build change-ready, high-growth organizations.
Audience Outcomes:
- Elevate Change Readiness: Develop heightened change readiness by embracing self-awareness and adopting a growth mindset. Learn how a change management keynote speaker can drive this transformation at scale.
- Navigate Resistance and Foster Alignment: Understand the sources of resistance to change and gain strategies for creating alignment within your organization during times of transformation. Discover how to effectively lead teams through change by fostering understanding and buy-in.
- Conquer Limiting Beliefs and Overcome Fear: Reorient your relationship with fear and conquer limiting beliefs that may hinder personal and professional growth. Explore techniques for embracing change with confidence and resilience.
- Shift to Human-Centered Leadership: Identify the necessary shifts in leadership style to become more "Human-Centered." Learn how to lead with empathy, authenticity, and a focus on the well-being and growth of your team members.
- Personal Leadership Vision and Action Plan: Create your own Personal Leadership Vision and Action Plan, providing you with a clear roadmap for taking ownership of moments of change and transformation in your life and career.
- Continuous Reinvention and Resilience: Leverage continuous reinvention and resilience as catalysts for sustained growth. Discover how adaptability and resilience are essential skills for thriving in a changing world.
- Momentum Through Harmony: Aspire to create momentum by recognizing the interdependence between success at work and fulfillment in life.
Additional Learning Experiences Available
This keynote presentation can also be delivered as a breakout, workshop, or extended learning experience.
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Ryan's message, passion, energy, and dynamic presentation style were all awesome
but most impressive was his ability to craft his message to our culture and sales approach. Masterful!"
Shirley Woods, AVP, Sales Effectiveness at The Hanover Insurance Group