Building No Matter What leaders, teams and organizations.

Keynote speaking and resources to build trust, grow impact and produce results.

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A formula for Growth

We all have tons of inherent potential, so what stops us from reaching meaningful goals?

You might believe it’s a lack of time, money, education, skill or energy. The biggest problem? Your comfort zone. Getting somewhere we’ve never been requires us to take chances and change familiar routines. Change feels uncomfortable—that’s where deep trust is essential. I’ve shown thousands of people and companies how to reliably trust their potential to fulfill their ambitions and aspirations. I’ll show you, too.

Research shows that people who operate with high trust have more energy, less burnout and high growth while living through the constant change and uncertainty of modern life.

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With trust we experience

SOURCE: HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW

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  • One of the most impactful keynotes in our company history.

    I have never worked with a speaker that put in the work to be able to speak so personally to us and leave such a lasting impact.

    – MIKE CHOUTKA | PRESIDENT AND CEO | HENSEL PHELPS

  • Transformed our team!

    Sterling is not just a speaker, but a crucial part of hitting our company goals.

    – JACK WILSON | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | BULLETPROOF

  • Sterling's keynote was spot on

    It was very thought provoking and challenged the team to think in different ways!

    – MARK SPINKSP| RESIDENT | SALLY BEAUTY

  • Sterling is an inspiring, engaging and highly motivating speaker.

    His message is clear and driven to inspire action!

    – MICHELLE COOPER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | SAP

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Hi, I’m sterling

As an author, entrepreneur and globally recognized keynote speaker, I’ve guided countless individuals and companies to remarkable growth.

I believe 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 me to speak to help leaders and teams cultivate trust-powered cultures to overcome adversity and reach exciting goals. Perhaps you’ve seen my TED Talk, my bestseller Hunting Discomfort, or me and my work featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company and Inc. — unveiling my proven growth roadmap drawn from my 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 — No Matter What.

Thousands

Of organizations transformed

No. 1

Bestselling Author

1 million+

People impacted by the
No Matter What Movement

Where trust grows, companies grow

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I’m recognized as one of the world’s top keynote speakers on organizational growth.

Companies invite me to speak or consult when they want an inspiring, actionable event that serves as a turning point to give leaders and teams a path to grow sales, innovation, performance and personal fulfillment.

Results focused.
Science backed.
Business tested.

GAME CHANGER

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Game changer!

For anyone navigating transformation or seeking to strengthen team alignment and culture, Sterling is the go to expert.

- RON WILSON | CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER |

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Commit to discovering your potential No Matter What

You’ll find my system for achieving what matters in my bestselling book Hunting Discomfort. It’s the same evidence-based, field-tested growth system I share in my keynote speeches and with companies around the world. Keep your commitment top of mind No Matter What with t-shirts, a digital journal or stickers.

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#NOMATTERWHAT
Stickers

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Hunting
Discomfort Tee

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Hunting Discomfort Book

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Let’s connect

Committed to more growth or feeling stuck?

Looking for insights that can lead to catalytic & transformational change?

Or, just want to kick around ideas about your company, team, or approach? I love helping individuals, teams and companies create breakthrough growth so much that I make myself available for a limited number of virtual one-on-one sessions.

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