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BEst Keynote in our company’s history!

Transformational Impact on Teams & Organizations

Unlock insightful and motivational experiences that drive actionable takeaways, leaving your audience empowered and ready for action. My transformative approach ensures teams and organizations are inspired to achieve remarkable growth and success.

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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 | FORTUNE BRANDS INNOVATIONS

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The cultural shift Sterling gave us is not just inspirational, it's operational. We now have a powerful approach, a clear structure and a renewed sense of purpose tracking to hit our $32M net new revenue goal. I’ve been in sales for years and I don’t think there’s anybody better!

JACK WILSON | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | BULLETPROOF

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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.

CHRISTOPHE JEUSSE | CEO | PEOPLELINK

Since Sterling’s keynote, we’ve had a culture within the commercial team of #NoMatterWhat—it has resulted in new customers, new distribution and record bookings!

JOHN CASTILLO | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF NORTH AMERICA SALES | HUSQVARNA

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“Sterling delivered an unforgettable session! His approach was spot on and sparked remarkable engagement. Attendees left feeling empowered, emboldened with new tools and deeply connected to the message long after Sterling left the stage. We couldn’t have asked for a more impactful and collaborative partner.”

TARA WILSON | PRESIDENT | EVENTSIA GROUP

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Customized and Relevant Content

Experience highly customized and relevant content that engages and impacts your audience. I deliver powerful storytelling and thought-provoking insights tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a meaningful and memorable experience.

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Sterling’s approach is anything but the classic rinse, repeat. He made time to hear us out, understand our business, its challenges, constraints, and culture. He then masterfully weaved these insights into authentic delivery, making for a highly relevant, relatable, and dynamic session for our audience.

RENU NAIR | COMMUNICATIONS, SOUTH EASH ASIA & NORTH ASIA | FONTERRA

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The consideration and effort exhibited by Sterling and his team to understand our opportunities and what we needed to address was exceptional. This commitment allowed for customization of a message that strongly resonated with our team.

STEPHANIE TAYLOR | SENIOR MANAGER | PEPSICO

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The #NoMatterWhat Keynote Experience has been a concierge level service, with Sterling and team supporting us to drive maximum impact before, during, and after our event. The collaborative marketing, research, and custom materials and presentation the team delivered have been a culture change catalyst for all of our attendees!

KIRK WESTWOOD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING | THE ASSOCIATION OF UNION CONSTRUCTORS (TAUC)

Sterling delivered the best keynote we’ve had in our company’s history! His messages were inspiring but also actionable in a way that people could grab onto and use immediately. He took the time to understand our business, our challenges and our people to incorporate that learning into a talk that truly spoke to us.

JOHN GLAZE | CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | LK PACKAGING

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"Sterling’s responsiveness and speed were exceptional in working with our short timelines and high-profile event. His tailored content and innovative approach captivated and inspired the audience, leaving a significant impact within our industry." 

LINDSEY NADEAU | SENIOR DIRECTOR, EVENTS & MARKETING | NIELSENIQ

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Inspirational and Actionable Insights

Immerse your audience in insightful and inspiring experiences that provide actionable takeaways. These authentic messages resonate deeply, empowering individuals to take meaningful action.

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Sterling's engaging keynote and practical takeaways transformed our team! He inspired resilience and adaptability in the face of change, leaving a lasting and sustainable impact on our organizational culture.

SARA JUSSEAUME | VP, CONTRACT & PROGRAM SERVICES | VIZIENT, INC

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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.

MICHELLE COOPER | SVP, GLOBAL FIELD MARKETING | SAP

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Sterling's keynote was a game-changer for our organization! It was a real partnership that focused on our challenges and delivered on our goals with more resources than I’ve ever seen. His approach was so tangible and accessible, the impact lives on long after the event.

BROOKE FAWCETT | SVP, BRAND AND MARKING | PLEXUS

​​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.

A.J HOFFMAN | COMMANDER, NAVAL SURFACE WAREFARE CENTER PORT HUENEME DIVISION | US NAVY

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"Sterling’s personal story resonated deeply with the challenges our industry faced over the last 5 years. His 'No Matter What' approach energized our leaders to strengthen corporate culture and lead with resilience. His message was a highlight of our conference and will drive long-term performance, shareholder value, and inspiration."

JEREMY D. BANTA | PROGRAM COORDINATOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS | WERC

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Inspirational and Actionable Insights

Experience clear, engaging, and impactful presentations that leave your audience energized and ready for action. With contagious energy and real strategies for success, these sessions ensure rave reviews and lasting impact.

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Sterling's powerful keynotes prompted a transformative shift in attendees' thinking, earning it the top-rated session at both events. He provided our audience with the tools to approach challenges with a different mindset, encouraging them to perceive challenges as opportunities to overcome and drive growth.

LORI STILLMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | NACS

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Attendees praised his presentations as 'thought-provoking,' 'outstanding,' and 'super inspiring.' Working with Sterling was seamless, with his thorough understanding of our needs and excellent engagement with members.

DALE SHREEVE | PRESIDENT | MHCA

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The #NoMatterWhat Keynote Experience has been a concierge level service, with Sterling and team supporting us to drive maximum impact before, during, and after our event. The collaborative marketing, research, and custom materials and presentation the team delivered have been a culture change catalyst for all of our attendees!

KIRK WESTWOOD | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING | THE ASSOCIATION OF UNION CONSTRUCTORS (TAUC)

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.

JOHN GLAZE | CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER | LK PACKAGING

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MOST IMPACTFUL KEYNOTES IN OUR COMPANY HISTORY

Sterling has been a wonderful partner, aligning his message to our goals, vision and company, and delivered 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 CHOUKTA | PRESIDENT AND CEO | HENSEL PHELPS

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