Ignite
the Courage
Within

ENGAGING, HIGH-IMPACT KEYNOTES THAT FUEL AUTHENTICITY AND AUDACITY

Ignite
the Courage
Within

ENGAGING, HIGH-IMPACT KEYNOTES THAT FUEL AUTHENTICITY AND AUDACITY

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The

Three Cs

of Fearless Execution

1

Clarity

FIND COURAGE WITHIN

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Your ability to act with courage comes from within yourself. You’ll develop clarity around who you are and what you value most, which will equip you to see how your goals and strengths connect to your work.

2

Conviction

TRUST YOUR PURPOSE

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Knowing your values allows you to lean into and trust the deeper purpose of your life. As your purpose becomes clearer, you’ll be able to let go of your fears and pivot when needed so you can courageously move towards your goals.

3

Constancy

EMPLOY ENDURANCE

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Finally, you'll commit to continuous self-actualization. You’ll establish daily practices that breed resolve and build resilience, giving yourself permission to take any step, no matter how small, in the right direction every day.

Keynote 1

Mastering the Leadership Mindset

Courage, Clarity & Connection

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The secret to authentic leadership is not in flawless strategy; it is in fearless execution. This transformative keynote equips senior leaders to break free from the status quo and establish a cadence of meaningful growth. By leveraging the power of courage and clarity, attendees will learn to navigate change with confidence and take bold, purpose-driven actions that accelerate individual and organizational success.

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THIS KEYNOTE IS PERFECT FOR SENIOR LEADERS AND HR PROFESSIONALS:

  • Facing constant disruption—from market shifts and restructuring to evolving customer demands
  • Struggling with decision fatigue and burnout caused by competing priorities
  • Seeking to balance people with profits: driving performance while maintaining a people-centered leadership approach

THE AUDIENCE WILL LEAVE WITH:

  • Daily practices to maintain stability while driving innovation
  • Practical tools for prioritizing, delegating, and making clear, confident decisions
  • Strategies to overcome stagnation and energize team engagement
  • Techniques to cultivate resilience, stay grounded, and lead with emotional intelligence
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Keynote 2

Live Courageously

The 3 Keys to Reclaim Your Purpose and Power

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Every action we take in life is a direct result of the presence or absence of fear. This inspiring keynote reveals science-based practices and field-tested tips for harnessing the power of fear to combat imposter syndrome, confront resistance head-on, and live courageously. Participants will leave empowered to build resiliency in the face of doubt, fostering self-discovery, confidence, and renewal to achieve lasting results.

THIS KEYNOTE IS PERFECT FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN:

  • Needing to develop a stronger presence but struggling with self-limiting beliefs and low confidence
  • Trying to establish credibility in a male-dominated industry but feeling overshadowed or undervalued because of the gender imbalance
  • Suffering from imposter syndrome tendencies, including constant peer comparisons, thoughts of giving up, or fear of not being seen as credible

THE AUDIENCE WILL LEAVE WITH:

  • Real-time exercises for addressing personal roadblocks and facing fears head-on
  • Actionable strategies for positioning themselves and confident and capable leaders
  • Daily practices for building long-term resilience through continuously fueling personal renewal

Keynote 3

Professional Courage

Unleash Your Potential

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Too many professionals are sitting in the passenger seat of their careers. This highly actionable keynote equips attendees with practical strategies to move into the driver’s seat and accelerate professional growth. Attendees will learn the tenets of courageous career pathing, a proven three-step approach to aligning values, building a compelling brand, and connecting with opportunities to maximize their potential.

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THIS KEYNOTE IS PERFECT FOR CAREER-MINDED PROFESSIONALS:

  • Eager for advancement but not sure where to start
  • Seeking a clear roadmap for personal and professional growth
  • Struggling to find the time and energy to work on their career while working in their career

THE AUDIENCE WILL LEAVE WITH:

  • Tools for identifying their strengths, values, and next-level opportunities
  • A quick and easy framework for crafting an authentic personal brand
  • Effective strategies for building meaningful professional connections
  • A personalized action plan to approach their career with resilience, courage, and purpose
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Meet

Kris McGuigan

Kris is no stranger to courageous growth. Early in her career, a supervisor coined the term “professional courage” to describe her direct and fearless approach to problem-solving. As a trailblazing entrepreneur, award-winning speaker, and author, Kris has consistently embraced new challenges with breathtaking audacity.

At the same time, she has fought to live authentically, combining her expertise with a fierce passion for igniting “ah-ha” moments of clarity and courage in others. In 2015, she left a successful corporate career to found Professional Courage, a premier career firm designed to help employees advance in their organizations.

But even as Kris helped thousands of individuals identify an intentional career path, she noticed many of them were still struggling to step forward. They knew their professional and even personal lives were stagnating, but they didn't know how to intentionally break free.

They either rushed into actions not aligned with their values or couldn’t find the courage to take any action at all. They lacked the tools for making decisions with authenticity and audacity.

So she set out on a mission to help professionals move towards their goals with purpose and confidence.

As a keynote speaker, author, and coach, she helps executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals activate the courage they need to uncover their values and unleash their full potential.

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The

Requisite Courage

LIFE IS FULL OF DISRUPTION: WHETHER SUFFERING A LOSS, ALTERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT, OR GAINING A NEW LEADER.

The Requisite Courage offers the precise know-how for navigating change, taking control of your destiny, and creating long-lasting results. It’s an essential handbook for anyone wanting proven techniques for making the right, brave decisions for their career, life, and workplace.

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READY TO START HARNESS THE COURAGE WITHIN?

Download the first two chapters of The Requisite Courage for free and receive monthly encouragement and insights for becoming who you were meant to be.

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KRIS MCGUIGAN
Founder & CEO, Professional Courage®, Keynote Speaker, Author & Career Coach

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