Missouri Keynote Speaker for Leadership, Culture & HR Events
Want to bring speaker Kerri Roberts to your event, podcast, or virtual summit? Please complete the inquiry form below and our team will respond within 2 business days.
Bold Truth. Practical Strategy. Rooted Leadership.
If you're planning a team retreat, company-wide meeting, or leadership summit in Missouri and need a speaker who won't just inspire but ignite action, you’re in the right place.
Kerri M. Roberts is not your average keynote. She brings truth with grit, strategy with clarity, and leadership that's grounded in faith, integrity, and results.
As the Missouri-based founder and CEO of Salt & Light Advisors, host of the Don’t Waste the Chaos podcast, and author of the HR Easy Button book series, Kerri has helped leaders across the country cut through the noise, reconnect with purpose, and build teams that actually work.
She’s trained leaders across industries, consulted with multi-million dollar businesses, and spoken to rooms full of executives, entrepreneurs, and women at a crossroads - always with one goal: to move them from stuck to strategic.
Your team doesn’t need another motivational talk. They need real conversations, raw truth, and results-driven tools. That’s exactly what Kerri delivers.
Keynote Topics That Spark Change:
Leadership & Culture
The Art of Self-Trust: Leading with Confidence in Uncertain Times
Build self-trust as the foundation for strong leadership and decisive action.
Culture is Your Competitive Edge: How to Build One That Attracts and Retains Top Talent
Practical steps to define, shape, and sustain a compelling company culture.
Servant Leadership in Action: How Leading with Humility Drives Business Growth
A leadership model that prioritizes people while achieving results.
HR Operations Made Simple
HR Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Systems That Streamline, Protect, and Grow Your Business
A straightforward approach to efficient, compliant, and impactful HR.
From Hiring to Retention: Building a People Strategy That Scales With You
How to recruit, onboard, and keep the right people for long-term success.
The Data Behind Great Teams: HR Metrics Every Business Owner Should Track
Make smarter decisions with the right people data in hand.
Workforce Strategy & Development
Thriving Teams, Thriving Business: How to Foster Engagement and Accountability
Tools for creating a workplace where people take ownership and stay motivated.
Navigating Difficult Conversations: A Leader’s Guide to Conflict, Feedback, and Resolution
Learn how to lead tough talks with confidence and compassion.
The Modern Workforce: Embracing Flexibility Without Losing Control
Practical strategies for remote work, hybrid teams, and workplace agility.
Small Business Focused
Big Impact, Small Team: HR Strategies for Small Businesses That Want to Grow
Tailored advice for owners who wear all the hats and need efficient people systems.
Protect Your Business: HR Compliance Basics Every Small Business Must Know
Avoid costly mistakes with a simple roadmap to HR compliance.
Hiring Your First Employee (or Your 50th): What to Know, Do, and Avoid
A step-by-step guide to smart hiring at any stage.
Why Teams Book Kerri
Kerri combines:
Over two decades of HR, strategy, and operations leadership
A reputation for saying what others won’t, with kindness and conviction
A gift for translating complexity into clear, repeatable frameworks
A contagious sense of purpose that reminds people why they started and what they’re capable of
Whether your team is burnt out, plateauing, or ready for what’s next - Kerri delivers messages that shake up the room and settle in deep.
Speaking Experience
Organizations who’ve trusted Kerri to shape their teams and leadership include:
Veterans United Home Loans
University of Missouri System
TIG Advisors
Missouri Women’s Business Center
Jefferson City Young Professionals
...and many more.
Ready to bring Kerri to your next event, retreat, or leadership meeting?
Limited bookings available per quarter to maintain a high-touch experience.