Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal


  • Keynote Speaker
  • Resilience | Leadership
  • Based in United States
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Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal, Ph.D., is #1 Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author and an internationally sought-after Keynote & Virtual Keynote speaker who addresses both conferences and corporations. Her groundbreaking qualitative research unlocks the potential to harness resilience, and her accessible, thoughtful, engaging, and interactive style connects deeply with audiences who are both motivated and marvel at their previously unappreciated resilience.

  • Former Head, of Nike’s Global Executive Leadership Development
  • Author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Best-Selling book Flourish or Fold: The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People
  • Lead, Nike’s Global Executive Leadership Development Strategy
  • Former Head, Cigna’s Leadership Development & Executive Programs
  • Doctorate degree, University of Maryland, College Park
  • Neuropsychology Fellow with the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Keynote Topic

The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some Flourish When Others Fold

After more than two decades of research into how individuals navigate adversity, resilience has emerged as the defining factor that enables people to thrive in moments of uncertainty, pressure, and change.

Yet, the true nature of resilience remains widely misunderstood. In this signature keynote, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal dismantles the common myths surrounding resilience and engages audiences with a practical, relatable—and often hilarious—approach to understanding and amplifying this essential skill.

LEARN THE FIVE PRACTICES OF HIGHLY RESILIENT PEOPLE

  • UNDERSTAND WHAT BLOCKS OUR ABILITY TO ACCESS RESILIENCE
  • INCREASE RESILIENCE AND REDUCE STRESS, EXHAUSTION, AND BURNOUT
  • BUILD THEIR OWN RESILIENCE TOOLKIT TO ACCESS ANYTIME

Keynote Topic

Resilience is a Team Sport

The most effective leaders and teams share a common commitment: cultivating a culture of resilience grounded in empathy. By supporting resilience and developing the whole person, teams shift from a mindset of “How do I cross the finish line first?” to “How do we cross the finish line together?”

One proven approach to building this culture – while increasing productivity, engagement, and retention – is through The Five Practices of Highly Resilient People.

LEARN THE FIVE PRACTICES OF HIGHLY RESILIENT PEOPLE

  • REIGNITE THEIR COMITTMENT TO THEIR TEAM & ORGANIZATION
  • AMPLIFY POSITIVE TEAM DYNIMACS TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY & ENGAGEMENT
  • BUILD A CULTURE OF TEAM RESILIENCE & HAVE RENEWED SENSE OF TRUST & PURPOSE IN THEIR WORK

Keynote Topic

Resilience is No Longer a Soft Skill

As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape the workplace, machines are increasingly taking over tasks once defined as “hard skills.” In this shifting landscape, the so-called “soft skills” – like leadership, communication, and empathy – have become the defining qualities that distinguish organizations that flourish from those that falter.

In a business environment marked by rapid “technologification,” humanity is becoming a scarce resource. As a result, investing in leadership development and fostering authentic human connection is more essential than ever. Among these human-centric capabilities, resilience has emerged as a critical differentiator—not a “soft skill,” but a strategic one. It’s the key to building change agility, elevating personal leadership, and gaining a competitive edge in times of disruption and uncertainty.

LEARN TO CULTIVATE RESILIENCE FOR LEADERS AND ENTERPRISE CULTURES

  • DEVELOP A BLUEPRINT TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND AMPLIFY RESILIENCE
  • ENHANCE QUALITY OF RELATIONSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT INSIDE GROUPS
  • PROVIDE THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO EMPOWER LEADERS AND TEAMS TO EFFECTIVELY NAVIGATE LARGE-SCALE CHANGE AND UNCERTAINTY

Keynote Topic

Your Story is Your Superpower

This keynote explores the transformative power of sharing personal stories of resilience.

Dr. Taryn Marie demonstrates how confronting and communicating our experiences with challenge, change, and complexity— the “Big 3 C’s”—can spark meaningful connection and inspire others.

By embracing vulnerability and authenticity, individuals learn to transform past hardships into guiding lights for themselves and their communities.

Complementing the keynote, the Your Story is Your Superpower workshop equips participants with practical tools to uncover and articulate their resilience stories.

Through exercises like the Reverse Bucket List and the Resilience Story Blueprint, attendees learn to craft powerful narratives that reflect their growth, purpose, and leadership strengths. This workshop enhances communication, strengthens team cohesion, and elevates organizational culture by encouraging leaders to share stories that resonate, empower, and uplift.