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“Sterling delivered the best keynote we’ve had in our company’s history!”
Sterling delivered the best keynote we’ve had in our company’s history! As an organization, we’re going through significant changes; Sterling took the time to understand our business, our challenges and our people to incorporate that learning into a talk that truly spoke to us. His messages were inspiring, but also actionable in a way that people could grab onto and use immediately. I can clearly see how Sterling’s message has sustainably impacted all of us as we continue to grow into the future.
“Sterling Hawkins is a game-changer! When our company was on the brink of transformation, Sterling's keynote and workshop redefined our approach and left each leader with actionable insights and takeaway value.
His inspiration was the catalyst to unite the teams, open up communication, build deeper connections and turn our discomfort into a pathway of growth.
Working with Sterling is a transformative experience that will make your company better and make each individual better as leaders.
Sterling is the go-to expert for anyone navigating transformation or seeking to strengthen team alignment and culture."
- Ron Wilson | Chief Supply Chain Officer | Fortune Brands Innovations
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"I would recommend him to any organization looking for a dynamic speaker that can connect and motivate!"
Kevin O’Neil | Retail Accounts Manager | The Topps Company
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"Sterling and his team went above – and beyond...AHTD is grateful to have worked with Sterling Hawkins!”
Leigha Schatzman | Executive Director | AHTD
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"Sterling’s #NoMatterWhat presentation was well-received and truly inspired our audience!"
Anthony Salvatore | Vice President of Sales | Cornerstone Building Brands
“Sterling's message was highly engaging, feedback was very positive and the event increased accountability and alignment.
Since the keynote, there has been a noticeable rise in team engagement and ownership. I recommend Sterling to others seeking alignment during company transformations or change initiatives.
Don't think twice. Engage with Sterling! That's going to be the cement that you might be missing without even knowing it.”
- Christophe Jeusse | CEO | Peoplelink Group
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Sterling was hands down the easiest speaker to work with from start to finish! Prior to speaking at our cityCURRENT Signature Breakfast he took the time to ask and learn as much as possible about our organization and our audience which made the presentation even more special. Our audience had outstanding reviews and left them with inspiration and strategies to implement right away and throughout the year. I give Sterling 5 stars and would certainly give him the highest recommendation as your next speaker!
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[…] We loved that he made time to hear us out, understand our business, it’s challenges, constraints and culture, seeking more than a single view for a near-complete picture. He then masterfully weaved these insights into authentic delivery, using familiar language, which made for a highly relevant, relatable and dynamic session for our audience. As an event organiser, no matter how amazing the speaker, minutes before the session I find myself on tenterhooks- will this resonate with my audience? I didn’t have those jitters with Sterling - we did the work together - and as expected, the team were sold. An absolute joy to collaborate with.
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Sterling is an inspiring, engaging and highly motivating speaker. His message is clear and driven to inspire action from the audience through his #NoMatterWhat campaign. Our team really enjoyed working with him.
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Thank you very much for your inspirational presentation! We have never heard a talk like Sterling’s before. Interesting examples to drill in the message, really nice how he understood BMS and pulled in the BMS behaviors, etc. Well done!
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"Sterling's keynote was spot on...it was very thought provoking and challenged the team to think in different ways"
Mark Spnks | President | Beauty Systems Group, LLC
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"His energy was contagious, and he provided real strategies for success and inspiration"
Maddie Rollason | Senior Business Development Manager | Winsight LLC
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“Very Inspirational! Provided us with tools needed to be effective leaders."
A.J. Hoffman | Commander | Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
“Sterling was fantastic, as expected!”
Sterling was one of the highest rated speakers at our event. His preparation was evident in the ways in which he connected his content to our industry and audience. He nailed the headwinds of our industry and successfully challenged the audience to lean into their discomfort and drive for results. By the end, they entire room was on their feet in commitment to the #NoMatterWhat mindset. A top-notch session and experience!
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Sterling was engaging, impactful, motivating and tailored his presentation to meet the needs of his audience and the challenges the healthcare industry continues to face during these uncertain times #NoMatterWhat. His presentation helped set the stage to a successful conference. I would highly recommended Sterling for a future event.
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Your keynote presentation on the #NoMatterWhat System was very inspirational and had provided us with the insight and tools needed to be effective leaders at the command. As we embark on a transformational journey in creating a culture of learning, know that your #NoMatterWhat System will help us build on the belief that we can achieve success no matter what obstacles we face. Your knowledge, insight and motivation is invaluable and we look forward to incorporating your system into our everyday actions as leaders.
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Sterling is an authentic difference maker. He has helped members of our association get unstuck and move forward in their businesses. He’s generous and adventurous and lives his message. I highly recommend Sterling for your personal ambitions and for your organizational goals. He’ll help with both.
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[…] He does a great job of presenting complex information and strategies but distilling it down to easy-to-understand takeaways... If you are planning an event and need a dynamic speaker who will bring energy to the stage, Sterling is a great choice. I look forward to the next time we get to work together.
“The consideration and effort exhibited by Sterling and team to understand our opportunities and what we needed to address was exceptional.”
In preparing for past events, I’ve never worked with a speaker who was willing to make the time to interview associates and consult with leaders. This commitment allowed for customization of a message that strongly resonated with our team. The inspiration and impact Sterling brings to his keynote are not only a testament to his dynamic style, but a clear understanding of his audience which he actively seeks and prepares for with each organization.”
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Sterling...challenged all of us to think differently in these times. With the tools he provided me, I was able to reframe my goals and the roadblocks I was putting up to achieve them. Within a few weeks and leaning into the #NoMatterWhat mindset, I was able to grow into areas that I felt were outside of my comfort zone. When we look back at 2020, we will remember the leaders and partners that inspired all of us to achieve the impossible in an environment that was challenging and unknown. Sterling has been one of those leaders for me and I am grateful to have kicked off 2020 with a casual introduction to him..
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Transformational growth in the times of COVID may seem an oxymoron, Sterling took the audience on a journey, integrating his experience and research, to deliver a powerful and thought provoking #NoMatterWhat presentation. Combining powerful storytelling with meaningful content and thought leadership the presentation was a highlight of our conference. Working in the hybrid world of physical and virtual Sterling’s delivery was exemplary. Thank you Sterling.
“He tailored his presentation to meet the needs of his audience.”
Sterling was engaging, impactful, motivating and tailored his presentation to meet the needs of his audience and the challenges the healthcare industry continues to face during these uncertain times #NoMatterWhat. His presentation helped set the stage to a successful conference. I would highly recommended Sterling for a future event.
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Sterling combines powerful storytelling with meaningful information and tools leaving listeners excited and empowered to take action. He’s one of only a few speakers I’ve seen that actually makes a real difference. We’ll definitely have him back!
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Over my many years running events around the world, few if any of my 2,000+ speakers delivered as remarkable a performance as Sterling did at Seamless Asia 2017.
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“Sterling did a great job. The audience really enjoyed his presentation.”
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Sterling was very easy to work with, start to finish! He was available to take our calls to learn more about our company and our audience before speaking at our Annual User Group Conference, Reflexions. He was great at keeping our attendees attention and getting them excited for the rest of our event. Sterling even offered to attend our Welcome Reception to introduce himself and meet our attendees for more in depth conversations.
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Sterling was the keynote speaker at Syndigo’s first-ever IGNITE eCommerce leadership conference. As industry disruptors, it was critical for us to find a speaker that understood the importance and value of innovating at a fast pace. Sterling did a great job captivating our audience and aligning his presentation with the key takeaways of the conference. He was very engaging and was a great kick-off to the rest of the event!
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Sterling delivered an outstanding keynote focused on “Retail Tomorrow” during our GM19 Marketing Conference. As always, Sterling was engaging, provocative, and optimistic about the opportunities ahead. Sterling is a credible and genuine thought-leader, and we’ll look forward to using him at future events.
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Sterling’s delivery at the Destination Experience Visionaries’ Summit was incredible and very well received. I think what’s most admirable is Sterling’s ability to engage and excite the room. He shared information that was powerful and useful with a roadmap for implementation. […] A worthwhile addition to any conference or organization navigating the diverse complexities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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I had the pleasure of engaging Mr. Hawkins in a UN conference at which he gave an inspiring keynote speech. He is a charismatic, knowledgeable and inspiring human being who understands his audience well, and is able to keep them interested from start to finish. I look forward to many more future engagements with Mr. Hawkins.
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We have received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the presentation and I want to thank you for participating and making it look so effortless. You are a natural at this! I really appreciate your effort and enthusiasm, you helped to make the discussion meaningful and relevant to all the meeting participants.
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Sterling is one of the best speakers I’ve worked with in more than 5-years of producing events. He delivers that rare combination of insightful, well thought out content with a sparkling, entertaining and memorable presentation style. Audience members raved about him for weeks following the event.
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Excellent Talk! Sterling Hawkins gave a riveting presentation at our first annual BizTech Symposium held near our USA headquarters here in New York City. The audience was a wide-ranging mix of retailers, investors, political leaders and partners from a dozen different countries. Sterling was able to curate his presentation so that it captured the interest of the varied audience members. […] Sterling also served up thoughtful answers to questions poised to him on our speaker’s panel, where he shared the stage with General Michael Hayden and other prominent speakers.
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Sterling's contribution to Seamless Africa 2018 was a vital part of an informative event which tackled pressing issues. His willingness to engage with other conference attendees and speakers, have honest conversations, and pledge to work together with other players to provide effective solutions will have a lasting effect on the industry. It was nothing short of a pleasure working with Sterling and his team, and I hope that I have the opportunity to work with them again some time! His positive attitude, professionalism, and enthusiasm made this conference a pleasure to host, making our time together productive and fun. It was such a pleasure meeting him and hearing what his big ideas were from his discussion!
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