Keynotes That Redefine Resilience
Tissa Richards challenges old thinking and delivers strategies that spark fresh perspective and bold action when it matters most
“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
Resilience, Activated
Audiences don’t just hear a keynote from Tissa Richards — they experience a shift that equips them to lead with clarity, courage, and conviction long after the event ends.
What Audiences Gain
Strategies to turn pressure into performance
The confidence to make bold, values-anchored decisions
Habits and systems for high-stakes leadership
A fresh perspective that sparks immediate action
Best Fit
C-suite and V-suite leaders
Board directors and senior executives
High-stakes corporate gatherings, offsites, and customer summits
Formats
Keynotes (45–60 minutes)
Activation Experiences (90–180 minutes)
Executive Advising (custom cadence for senior leaders)
Trusted by global companies and top leaders, Tissa’s keynotes consistently deliver impact that lasts beyond the stage.
“Professional to work with behind the scenes, popular with the audience, and always on-point.
We were thrilled with Tissa’s keynote. She targeted it precisely to our audience in an accessible, compelling and engaging way. She effectively used storytelling and humor to draw people in and, in the breakout sessions afterward, everyone was already brainstorming how to begin applying what they'd learned. We highly recommend her for your next event.”
Aubrey Ghafari
Manager, Forbes Center for Women's Leadership
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 the very thing holding us back – from clarity, confidence, and energy?
In this high-impact, story-driven keynote, repeat tech founder and leadership expert Tissa Richards dismantles the outdated model of resilience and introduces a radically different approach: Intentional Resilience.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.
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?
“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
"Inspirational, moving and unforgettable. This is content your audience needs to hear."
JP Morgan
“A charismatic and powerful presenter."
TEDX Austin
“Inspirational and thought provoking.”
Marc Degaetano
Chief Revenue Officer – BigID
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Your leaders are facing pressures that traditional leadership development doesn't address. They need frameworks that work when the stakes are highest, tools that create results under scrutiny, and systems that turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Tissa Richards delivers exactly that.
“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