Kris Langworthy Motivational Speaker from Henderson, MN

What does it cost your organization when leaders are too overwhelmed to lead well? Amazon Best-Selling collaborative author Kris Langworthy gives leaders practical tools to think clearly under pressure, respond with intention, and build cultures that maximize impact without sacrificing what matters most. With more than 30 years of healthcare leadership and executive coaching experience, along with her lived experience as the mother of a childhood brain cancer survivor and her work as a workplace chaplain, Kris brings depth, credibility, and real-world understanding to every stage. Her insights were forged in real-life leadership moments and translated into practical strategies attendees can use immediately. Kris has delivered keynotes and leadership sessions for state and national associations, professional conferences, and large-scale gatherings serving hundreds of professionals. Planners value her ability to engage diverse audiences while delivering substance that lasts beyond the event. Kris customizes each keynote and workshop to align with your conference theme and the specific challenges facing your membership. Her sessions are engaging, deeply practical, and refreshingly human — blending storytelling, humor, and actionable leadership tools in a way that feels energizing and immediately applicable. ATTENDEES WILL WALK AWAY WITH: *A clear framework for responding, not reacting, under pressure *Tools to improve collaboration and team alignment *Language to strengthen workplace trust and engagement *Personal insight into how identity influences leadership effectiveness *Practical strategies they can implement immediately *A renewed sense of confidence and professional resilience SIGNATURE KEYNOTES My Piece, Our Purpose This energizing keynote helps attendees (re)connect their individual style to a larger mission. Through her proprietary IMPACT Leadership Framework, Kris demonstrates how a small perspective shift can create powerful ripple effects across teams and organizations. Quality Questions: The Key to Navigating Life's Hardest Moments When pressure peaks and the path forward isn't clear, the quality of your questions determines the quality of your next step. In this powerful keynote, Kris draws on her own journey navigating her son's childhood brain cancer diagnosis — and the leadership moments that followed — to show audiences how intentional questions interrupt fear, create clarity, and unlock the courageous action that challenges demand. Attendees leave with a practical framework for asking better questions of themselves and their teams, transforming overwhelming moments into defining ones. SAMPLE WORKSHOPS Overcoming Overwhelm: 3 Keys to Dismantle Stress from the Inside Out In this interactive session, participants use Kris's proprietary AAA Framework to identify the internal triggers driving their stress, interrupt reactive patterns before they take hold, and replace overwhelm with deliberate, focused action — building the resilience and effectiveness that high-performing leaders demand. Snapshot to Success In this hands-on workshop, participants uncover the motivations behind their leadership style through the WHY.os assessment — gaining instant clarity on how their core identity shapes the way they communicate, make decisions, and influence team dynamics. Drawing on the nine WHYs and their real-world leadership applications, this experience gives leaders a powerful snapshot of who they are at their best, and how to leverage that self-awareness to build stronger, more cohesive teams. TESTIMONIALS "Kris delivers substance that lasts well beyond the event." "Kris delivered practical strategies that strengthened workplace trust and positivity. Our attendees were highly engaged and left with tools they could immediately apply." — MTA Event Coordinator "She helped our team improve communication, better understand one another, and navigate challenging client interactions with confidence." — Mankato Computer Technology "Kris led an interactive four-hour leadership session for 80 professionals and kept every participant engaged. She reinforced the importance of self-leadership as the foundation for courageous and productive teams." — Minnesota Payroll Association "An outstanding presenter for our state nursing conference — our members loved her." — North Dakota Nurses Association Ready to equip your attendees with clarity, courage, and practical leadership tools they can apply immediately? Let's get started.