Tissa Richards
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- Tissa
KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION
Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Life & Leadership
We’ve been sold a definition of resilience. Bounce back. Tough it out. Power through. But what if that mindset is what’s holding us back – from clarity, confidence, and energy?
In this high-impact, story-driven keynote, tech founder and leadership expert Tissa Richards dismantles the outdated model of resilience and introduces a radically different approach: intentional resilience. With humor, honesty, and unforgettable personal stories, Tissa shows you how to tap into your most powerful competitive advantage, so you can thrive through disruption and make decisions with confidence and clarity.
You’ll walk away with a powerful, actionable framework (Reflect - Repeat - Replace) to build the habits of intentional resilience and learn how to apply them immediately in both your life and your leadership. Whatever you’re navigating, you’ll leave anchored, energized, and equipped.
This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a playbook. Are you ready to rethink resilience – and fuel what’s next?
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“The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Tissa was the keynote speaker at our NYSE board diversity event, and the feedback from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive. She provided a relevant, engaging and actionable keynote that helped change how our board diversity candidates talk about themselves and their careers. I highly recommend her for your event. We look forward to having her back"
Suzanne Brown
Program Manager - ESG Initiatives, New York Stock Exchange
The Experience
The live, in-person keynote session will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by an interactive Q&A or fireside chat (as determined). The topic is Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Life and Leadership. It’s designed to set the tone for your event and create a grounded, high-energy environment for real learning and growth.
What it’s like to work with Tissa Richards
Partnering with me includes a lot more than a one-hour keynote. I work with your team before, during, and after the event to make sure the experience lands well and supports your goals.
Whenever possible, I will:
Meet with your team in advance to align on goals and tailor the session
Record a custom promo video to help build excitement
Share or post about the event on my social channels and tag your organization to help build visibility and momentum
Attend the full event (not just my slot) to engage with attendees
Join panel discussions, Q&A sessions, or a VIP reception
Sign copies of my book (three cases included)
Arrive a day early so I’m rested, present, and fully ready to deliver
“Our team was immediately able to apply her insights to their work. Tissa’s keynote at our sales kickoff was fantastic. She was engaging and relevant. Her talk directly connected to the strategy and outcomes we’re focused on for this year. It was tangible, practical, and humorous. I highly recommend her for your next event”
Rita Gurevich
CEO & Founder, SPHERE Technology Solutions
THE BOOK: Rethinking Resilience
Included are 100 copies of my most-recent award-winning book, “Rethinking Resilience”
Rethinking Resilience reframes resilience as a proactive leadership advantage. It introduces Intentional Resilience — a practical, seven-element framework to strengthen clarity, decision-making, and performance under pressure. Leaders, teams, and organizations use it to stabilize in crisis, navigate complexity, and create a sustainable competitive edge.
“Tissa Richards redefines resilience — not as bouncing back, but as intentionally designing the clarity and adaptability to thrive in disruption or uncertainty. This book is a masterclass in creating lasting success without losing yourself along the way.”
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith
hinkers50 #1 Executive Coach, New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There
“Everyone in the audience was engaged. I saw Tissa’s keynote at a partner event and immediately reached out to book her for our own Sales Kickoff. Everyone in the audience was engaged and absorbed, and I knew we needed that kind of energy at our own event. She draws on her own experience and insights as a CEO, making everything relevant and practical.”
Iulia Stefoi-Silver
Vice President, Technology Alliances, BigID
ALL INCLUSIVE SESSION FEE
My fee for this event will be $XX,000, and includes the following:
Pre-event Planning Meeting
45-minute Live (in-person) Keynote Session
Q&A Session or Fireside Chat
Book Signing Session
Attendance at a VIP or Sponsor Dinner
100 book shipped to the venue
Podcast Interview
Custom Promotional Video
Promotion on Social Media
WHAT’S NEXT
Let’s Build Intentional Resilience As a Competitive Advantage!
I have <DATE> tentatively held for your event. I’m excited about the possibility of bringing the “Rethinking Resilience: Fueling Your Life and Leadership” keynote to your group. I will keep the date on hold while you finalize plans, and will let you know if anything else comes up for that date.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out any time with questions: tissa@tissarichards.com or 925.200.2904 (text or call)
Talk with you soon,
- Tissa
Tissa’s Speaker Bio
Tissa Richards is a founder of cyber-security companies with a large patent portfolio, a repeat CEO, and an award-winning author of two books – “No Permission Needed” and “Rethinking Resilience.” Today she runs a leadership development company, advising boards of directors and CEO’s of some of the largest companies in the world, and is a TedX speaker who regularly delivers keynotes at companies including Nasdaq, the New York Stock Exchange, Campbells, The World Bank, Hyatt, and Humana.
She is a recognized thought leader on resilience and organizational outcomes. Her models have been embraced by global organizations and leadership teams across various industries, transforming the trajectories of Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups alike. And, Tissa guides hundreds of diverse candidates to public and private board positions each year.