Keynote Speaker for Leadership, HR & Workplace Culture

Straight talk. Real tools. Measurable change.

Kerri M. Roberts is a Missouri-based keynote speaker and 20-year HR/Operations executive turned entrepreneur. She helps leaders eliminate chaos, strengthen accountability, and build cultures where people actually want to work - without the corporate fluff.

If your event needs a keynote that brings clarity, challenge, and actionable tools, you’re in the right place.

Based in Missouri. Speaking nationwide.

Transforming How Leaders Lead - One Room at a Time

Most leadership talks sound good in the moment…and disappear by Monday.
Kerri does the opposite.

Her sessions deliver:

  • no-nonsense insight

  • story-driven teaching

  • practical frameworks leaders can use immediately

Whether she’s speaking to 50 HR professionals or a room of 500 executives, the message is the same:

You cannot build a culture people are proud of without becoming a leader worth following.

Audiences leave sharper, more confident, and ready to lead instead of react.

Most Requested Keynotes for Business, HR & Leadership Events

Every keynote is customized to your attendees and your organizational goals.
These topics consistently deliver top-tier impact.

1. The HR Easy Button: The 13 Systems Every Organization Must Get Right

A clear, practical roadmap for transforming reactive HR into strategic HR.

Perfect for: HR conferences, executive teams, fast-growing companies
Attendees learn:

  • the 13 foundational systems every organization needs

  • where they’re leaking time, money, and retention

  • how to build structure that eliminates chaos

2. Support. Don’t Solve: The Coaching Framework That Eliminates Dependency

A repeatable model that helps managers stop fixing everything — and start developing people.

Ideal for: supervisors, frontline leaders, HR teams
Attendees walk away with:

  • scripts

  • coaching questions

  • development rhythms they can apply immediately

3. High-Health, High-Accountability Cultures: What the Best Teams Do Differently

A deep dive into the behaviors, communication norms, and leadership habits that create high-performing, low-drama cultures.

4. Clarity Over Chaos: Leading When Everything Feels Messy

A tactical session for overloaded leaders who need to anchor, prioritize, and communicate clearly in the midst of pressure.

5. The Art of Self-Trust: How Leaders Make Faster, Clearer, Stronger Decisions

A challenging, thought-provoking keynote on the leadership skill nobody talks about but everyone needs.
(Your top women’s leadership talk, but equally powerful for any audience.)

Women’s Leadership Keynotes

  • The Art of Self-Trust for Women in Leadership

  • Faith, Grit & Growth: Leadership Lessons From the Farm

  • Owning the Room: How Confident Women Lead With Clarity & Strength

Formats Designed for Impact

Kerri is available for:

  • Keynote Addresses (20–90 minutes)

  • Leadership Retreats & Offsites

  • Half- or Full-Day Workshops

  • Panels & Breakout Sessions

  • Corporate Women’s Events & ERGs

  • Podcast Interviews

Limited engagements are accepted each quarter to ensure a high-touch, high-impact experience.

Organizations Who Trust Kerri

Kerri has spoken for:

  • Saint Francis Healthcare System

  • Women’s Impact Network

  • Veterans United Home Loans

  • University of Missouri System

  • Missouri Women’s Business Center

  • Jefferson City Young Professionals

  • TIG Advisors

  • Dozens of HR departments, executive teams, and leadership groups across the Midwest

Ready to Bring Kerri to Your Event?

Kerri is known for delivering sessions that leaders talk about long after the event ends.
If you’re looking for a keynote that’s clear, direct, and transformational - let’s make it happen.

Book Kerri to Speak