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Leader Keynote Speaker on Sustainable Success

Helping high-achieving leaders perform brilliantly — without burning out.

You’re not just looking for another keynote.

You’re looking for a lever.


I work with organizations whose leaders look successful on the outside… but are exhausted, losing their spark, or quietly wondering what’s next.


Through my Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ framework, I help them regain energy, clarity, and purpose — and turn that into better leadership and better results.

Meet Ruth Pearce, JD, PCC, PMP

Ruth Pearce is a leadership keynote speaker, coach, and behavioral‑science practitioner who helps high‑performing leaders over 40 create sustainable success — success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Blending legal training, project leadership, positive psychology, and coaching, Ruth delivers high‑energy, science‑backed talks that give leaders practical tools to reduce burnout and lead with renewed confidence.

The Six Levers of Sustainable Success

How High-Performing Leaders Reclaim Energy, Purpose, and Performance — Without Burning Out

Many organizations are led by people who are performing at a high level — and paying for it with their wellbeing. They’re delivering results, but feeling drained, disconnected, or unsure what comes next.


In this bold, research‑backed keynote, Ruth Pearce introduces The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™, a practical framework that helps leaders:


  • Realign how they use their strengths
  • Rebuild hope and clarity about the future
  • Raise their courage for meaningful action
  • Use curiosity to reduce pressure and unlock innovation
  • Reconnect with purpose
  • Create alignment between their goals, energy, and capacity


This is not “feel‑good” motivation. It’s a reset for leaders who want to keep succeeding — without burning themselves out.

Leaders Will Learn To:

  • Recognize the hidden patterns that drive burnout and fatigue
  • Use six behavioral “levers” to shift how they lead, decide, and work
  • Reclaim energy by using what’s strong instead of overusing what’s draining
  • Build hope and momentum even in uncertainty
  • Take small, brave steps that move big things
  • Lead with curiosity instead of constant pressure
  • Make decisions that align with their values and long‑term goals


Ideal for: 
  • Leadership off-sites and retreats
  • Corporate conferences and all‑hands events
  • HR, L&D, and talent development programs
  • Organizations focused on retention, engagement, and sustainable performance


Optional Extensions:
  • Follow‑up workshop or breakout
  • Leadership coaching for selected leaders
  • Integration into existing leadership programs

Breakouts & Workshops That Deepen the Message

These sessions build on the Six Levers framework and give your leaders more time to apply what they’ve learned.

1. Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious™: The Four Mindsets of Sustainable Leadership

(Breakout or Workshop — based on Ruth’s second book)

This highly interactive session explores the four mindsets that fuel sustainable leadership:

  • Hopeful – seeing and believing in a meaningful future 

  • Strong – using strengths in ways that energize not deplete

  • Brave – taking small courageous actions that move big things

  • Curious – replacing pressure and perfectionism with inquiry and learning

Leaders discover how these mindsets connect directly to the Six Levers of Sustainable Success™, and leave with simple, practical shifts they can make immediately.


2. Using What’s Strong: Strengths‑Based Leadership in the Real World

How leaders can align their work with their strengths to improve energy, engagement, and performance.

3. Hope Is a Strategy: Leading With Clarity in Uncertain Times

The science of hope as a leadership tool: create clear goals, multiple pathways, and renewed agency for themselves and their teams.

4. Micro‑Courage: Everyday Bravery for Modern Leaders

How small, intentional acts of courage — conversations, decisions, boundaries — transforms their impact more than one big leap ever could.

5. The Curiosity Advantage

Leaders learn how to lead with more questions, less pressure, and better outcomes.

6. Purpose at Mid‑Career

For leaders who have “checked all the boxes” and still feel something’s missing. This session gives them language, tools, and direction to reconnect with purpose and meaning.

These sessions build on the Six Levers framework and give your leaders more time to apply what they’ve learned.

Breakouts & Workshops That Deepen the Message

Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious™: Four Mindsets of Sustainable Leadership

A highly interactive session based on Ruth’s registered trademark book, exploring four mindsets that fuel sustainable leadership: Hopeful, Strong, Brave, and Curious — and how they connect directly to the Six Levers of Sustainable Success™.

Using What’s Strong: Strengths-Based Leadership in the Real World

How leaders can align their work with their strengths to improve energy, engagement, and performance — without adding more hours to the day.

Hope Is a Strategy: Leading With Clarity in Uncertain Times

The science of hope as a leadership tool: helping leaders create clear goals, multiple pathways, and renewed agency for themselves and their teams.

Micro-Courage: Everyday Bravery for Modern Leaders

How small, intentional acts of courage — conversations, decisions, boundaries — transform a leader’s impact more than one big leap ever could.

The Curiosity Advantage

How leading with more questions and less pressure reduces stress, improves decision-making, and unlocks innovation.

Purpose at Mid-Career

For leaders who have “checked all the boxes” and still feel something’s missing. This session gives them language, tools, and direction to reconnect with purpose and meaning.

Integrated Leadership Model


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Ruth’s work integrates two powerful frameworks:

  • The mindsets from her book Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious™

  • The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ leadership framework

The mindsets describe how leaders show up on the inside.
The levers describe what leaders can do on the outside.

Together, they form a practical operating system for sustainable leadership — one that restores energy, improves performance, and creates success that doesn’t come at the cost of the leader.

Rooted in Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious™

Ruth’s leadership philosophy is captured in her second book, published by Wiley.

Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious™.

The book explores four core mindsets that help leaders navigate challenge, change, and success with more humanity and courage. These mindsets underpin Ruth’s speaking, coaching, and the Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ framework, creating a consistent through‑line from page to stage to practice.

Optional add‑on for events:

  • Bulk book orders for attendees

  • Signed copies for leadership teams

  • Book‑based reflection exercises integrated into workshops or coaching

From Inspiration to Implementation

A keynote can start the shift. Ongoing support makes it stick.

For organizations that want deeper, lasting change, Ruth offers:

  • 1:1 Executive, enterprise and leadership coaching 

  • Small group coaching cohorts 

  • Follow‑up workshops 

These options create a seamless journey:
Keynote → Workshop → Coaching → Culture Shift

Why Organizations Book Ruth Pearce

  • Deep expertise: JD, PCC, PMP — a unique blend of law, leadership, and behavioral science

  • High‑energy & human: Bold, engaging delivery that feels real and relatable

  • Science‑backed frameworks: Grounded in strengths, hope theory, courage research, curiosity, and alignment

  • Built for high achievers: Especially leaders over 40 who are successful but stretched thin

  • Practical & actionable: Clear tools leaders can use immediately — not just inspiration

  • Aligned with business goals: Supports retention, performance, engagement, and wellbeing

Frequently asked questions

Q: What types of events does Ruth speak at?

Ruth speaks at leadership offsites, corporate conferences, HR and L&D events, professional associations, and company‑wide meetings where the focus is on leadership, sustainable success, burnout prevention, and culture change for high‑achieving professionals.

Q: Is the Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ keynote customizable for our organization?

Yes. The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ framework is highly customizable. Ruth will tailor examples, language, and emphasis (e.g., burnout, change, mid‑career leadership, retention, wellbeing) based on your audience, industry, and event goals.

Q: Do you offer workshops or breakouts as well as keynotes?

Absolutely. In addition to the keynote, Ruth offers:

  • Breakout sessions and half‑day workshops
  • Sessions based on her book Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious®
  • Follow‑up implementation sessions for leaders and teams
  • Many clients book Ruth for a keynote + breakout combination or a keynote + workshop + coaching package.

Q: Are you available for virtual or hybrid events?

Yes. Ruth regularly delivers virtual and hybrid keynotes and workshops using interactive tools and visual frameworks to keep remote audiences engaged. The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ and Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious® content works very well online.

Q: How does this keynote support burnout and sustainable success initiatives?

The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ is designed specifically for leaders who are performing at a high level but struggling with energy, clarity, or purpose. It gives them:

  • A shared language for burnout and sustainable success

  • Practical behavioral “levers” they can pull to change how they work and lead

  • Mindset shifts rooted in Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious®

Many organizations use the keynote as a kickoff for broader wellbeing, leadership, or culture initiatives.


Q: What size audience is ideal for Ruth’s keynotes?

Ruth is comfortable speaking to small, senior leadership groups (20–40 people) and large conference audiences (hundreds or more). The Six Levers of Sustainable Success™ keynote scales well for both intimate settings and big rooms.

Q: Can we add coaching or longer-term support after the event?

Yes. Many organizations choose to extend the impact of the keynote by adding:

  • Executive or leadership coaching for selected leaders

  • Group coaching cohorts based around the Six Levers

  • Follow‑up workshops applying Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious®

This turns your event from a “one‑day experience” into a longer‑term leadership development pathway.


Q: How far in advance should we book Ruth?

Ruth’s calendar for leadership keynotes and workshops often fills several months in advance, especially for spring and fall conference seasons. If you’re considering her for your event, it’s best to start the conversation as early as you can — even if your date isn’t fixed yet.
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