Growth Mindset keynotes
Unlock Next‑Level of growth and performance, No Matter What
Empowering organizations to embrace change and drive innovation.
Empower your team with a
no matter what growth mindset
Growth strategies, actionable insights, and breakthrough tools for maximum impact, guided by globally recognized thought leader, Sterling Hawkins.
Breakthrough Approach for Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Events focused on leadership, growth and innovation only succeed when the keynote sets the right tone. Sterling Hawkins is a globally recognized growth mindset keynote speaker who inspires audiences and delivers actionable strategies they can use immediately.
Through his No Matter What framework, Sterling blends entrepreneurial wins, behavioral science, and real-world case studies to help leaders:
Embrace discomfort to spark innovation
Turn constraints into opportunities
Align personal commitments with company goals
Maintain peak performance in times of change
Sterling’s message is grounded in experience. Building a startup to a multi-billion-dollar valuation, surviving its collapse, and investing in 100+ companies across six continents. His keynotes aren’t theory; they’re proven, repeatable practices that create measurable growth.
Organizers report higher engagement, faster execution, and stronger team morale after bringing Sterling to their events. If you want a keynote with lasting ROI and a mindset built to grow and thrive in any market Sterling Hawkins will help your audience achieve breakthrough results, No Matter What.
Build Trust. Inspire Growth. Lead Through Change.
Sterling Hawkins is an international keynote speaker and growth mindset expert who inspires leaders to adapt, innovate, and thrive. His high-impact talks focus on building trust the foundation for innovation, resilience, and sustainable business growth.
Trust is everything in the journey toward growth, and that's a universal truth regardless of technological advances. Sterling Hawkins helps leaders build a business environment founded on trust, allowing employees to make bold choices that enhance the company's success and make stakeholders feel confident in your direction.
If you're looking to build productive teams that drive organizational success and are ready for the future, bringing in Sterling Hawkins as a motivational speaker is a great first step. Contact him today to get started!
As an author, entrepreneur and globally recognized keynote speaker, Sterling has guided countless individuals and companies to remarkable growth.
He believes we only discover our greatest purpose and realize our potential when we learn to move beyond the security of our comfort zone.
Fortune 500 companies invite him to speak to help leaders and teams cultivate trust-powered cultures to overcome adversity and reach exciting goals. Perhaps you’ve seen his TED Talk, his bestseller Hunting Discomfort, or him or his work featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company and Inc. — unveiling his proven growth roadmap drawn from his own journey back from rock bottom. You’re in the right place if you’re ready to improve your relationship with possibility (also known as uncertainty) and grow.
Meet Sterling
1+ Million
People impacted by the No Matter What Movement
Thousands
Of organizations transformed
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Best Selling Author
JOIN OUR CLIENTS CREATING GROWTH CULTURES
RAVE REVIEWS
TRANSFORMED OUR TEAM
Sterling is not just a speaker, but a crucial part of hitting our company goals.
– JACK WILSON | CHEIF REVENUE OFFICER| BULLETPROOF
Reigniting Inspiration within the Mental Health Sector
THE CASE STUDY
Explore how MHCA re-energized its leadership and transformed regulatory and market challenges into breakthrough opportunities. Sterling’s keynote reconnected executives with purpose, sparking actionable growth and continuous improvement across the organization.
Growth Mindset Keynotes with Sterling Hawkins are an integral part of the No Matter What Experience—a comprehensive 5-phase program designed to deliver unparalleled value. This experience includes up to 12 weeks of personalized content, tools, and strategies, all customized to align with your specific goals, challenges, and audience needs. Sterling's unique approach ensures that your team receives a tailored, high-impact journey that fosters a growth mindset and continues well beyond the keynote itself. No other speaker offers this level of personalized, concierge-level service to guarantee long-lasting results and transformation.
One keynote, 90+ days of impact
Growth mindset keynotes
Growth Mindset: Unlocking Potential No Matter What
In today's fast-paced and unpredictable world, teams face challenges that require adaptability, innovation, and a resilient mindset. In this keynote, Sterling Hawkins shares proven strategies and practical approaches that empower professionals to not only adapt but excel in any environment. Drawing from his personal journey of leading a multi-billion-dollar startup through collapse and resurgence, Sterling reveals how to drive sustainable growth beyond just mindset or tactics. Attendees will leave with actionable tools and a "No Matter What" belief system to overcome obstacles and achieve extraordinary results, regardless of the challenges they face.
Why the World’s top organizations
Hire Sterling for Growth Mindset
Sterling Hawkins has become a top keynote speaker among meeting and event planners, speaker bureaus, and business leaders because they know he and his team will deliver impact and results. His expertise in cultivating a growth mindset empowers organizations to adapt to change, innovate, and achieve unparalleled success. Sterling's engaging approach ensures that teams are not only inspired but also equipped with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today's ever-evolving landscape. When organizations seek lasting transformation and measurable outcomes, they turn to Sterling Hawkins for his proven ability to drive results.
Globally Recognized Growth Mindset Expert
Sterling Hawkins is a leading authority on cultivating a growth mindset within organizations. His deep understanding of this philosophy empowers teams to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and continuously improve. By hiring Sterling, you're bringing in a thought leader who can fundamentally shift your organization's approach to growth and development.
2. Engaging and Transformative Keynote Speaker
Sterling delivers dynamic and impactful keynote presentations that resonate with audiences. His engaging storytelling and practical insights not only inspire but also motivate teams to take immediate action. Attendees leave his sessions equipped with actionable tools to foster a growth mindset in their daily work.
3. Proven Track Record of Driving Results
With a history of helping organizations achieve measurable improvements, Sterling's methodologies are rooted in real-world success. He has collaborated with numerous companies to implement growth mindset principles, leading to increased innovation, productivity, and performance across teams.
4. Customized Content Tailored to Your Organization
Understanding that each organization faces unique challenges, Sterling offers personalized content and strategies. He takes the time to align his message with your specific goals and audience needs, ensuring that his insights are directly relevant and immediately applicable to your team.
5. Customized for Lasting Impact
Beyond his keynote, Sterling offers the No Matter What Experience—a comprehensive 5-phase process that extends up to 12 weeks. This process provides ongoing support, tools, and strategies to reinforce the growth mindset principles introduced during his keynote. This holistic approach ensures long-lasting transformation and sustained success within your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sterling doesn’t just talk about a growth mindset, he lives it. He’s built and scaled companies, navigated the collapse of a multi-billion-dollar venture and come back to lead a global movement around growth through discomfort. Over the past decade, he’s shared that perspective with audiences in more than 25 countries, helping leaders and teams reframe obstacles as fuel for innovation and progress. His No Matter What framework blends the latest research on mindset and behavioral change with real-world stories from business and adventure, giving people a practical way to strengthen their growth mindset in their lives and work.
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Sterling believes growth happens only when we step into the unknown and the uncomfortable. His mission is to help leaders, teams and organizations confront those moments and unlock results they didn’t think possible – what he wishes was shared with him during some of his hardest times. It’s not about theory. It’s about creating transformational experiences that move people from inspiration into action delivered with both inspiration and clear action steps.
ABOUT STERLING
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Sterling’s keynotes are high-energy, deeply human, and rooted in his “No Matter What” framework. He challenges audiences to embrace discomfort, expand what’s possible, and achieve results in business and life.
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Yes. Every keynote is tailored to align with your organization’s goals, challenges and audience. Sterling’s team conducts a discovery process to ensure examples, stories, and takeaways directly resonate with your group and are customized so that every audience can hear what he has to say.
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Absolutely! Sterling speaks live on stages worldwide and also delivers interactive virtual keynotes for distributed teams and digital events.
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Yes. Sterling is known for weaving interactive, experiential elements into his keynotes. From live audience interaction to real-time commitments. He helps audiences feel the message, not just hear it.
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Sterling goes far beyond the stage. He leads transformational retreats in places like Peru, Tanzania, and the Italian Dolomites; runs corporate workshops and Breakthrough Labs; and hosts internal podcasts for leadership and culture development. Each experience is designed to help teams build trust, resilience, and breakthrough results.
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The keynote is just the start of your own organization’s No Matter What Movement. And from working with countless organizations, Sterling and the team have developed materials and best practices including toolkits, follow-up calls, integration resources, and follow-on immersive workshops and programs to keep the momentum going long after the event. It’s an approach that reliably produces durable and long-lasting behavior change and breakthrough results.
ABOUT STERLING’S KEYNOTES
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Yes. Sterling offers discovery calls with event organizers to understand your objectives, challenges, and audience, ensuring his message is the right fit.
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Not at all. While earlier booking is recommended, Sterling and his team can often accommodate last-minute requests (our fastest turn-around was the day before!) Reach out directly to discuss availability.
Booking Sterling
Transforming Teams Through a Growth Mindset
See why Sterling Hawkins is a game-changer for organizations worldwide. From powerful insights to real-world success stories, Sterling’s dynamic speaking style and proven growth mindset strategies come to life, showing exactly how he equips professionals to achieve extraordinary results, no matter the circumstances.
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