Opening Keynote with Lisa Sun
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Lisa sun
What would happen if you let go of fear, got off the sidelines, and jumped boldly into the game of life? Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of GRAVITAS, electrifies audiences as she unpacks this vital question in her moving, motivating, and empowering talks. Catalyzing confidence and inspiring innovation, Sun seamlessly blends stories from her personal journey with data and experience-driven insights from her 11 years at McKinsey & Company and 11 years running the game-changing company GRAVITAS. She offers talks that change the way you and your organization think about strengths, motivation and leadership.
Lisa Sun’s career journey has been shaped by resilience, a quality she champions as an entrepreneur and motivational speaker. After receiving pointed feedback early in her career, Sun transformed this moment into a powerful drive to inspire others. This resilience led her to create GRAVITAS, an innovative brand that empowers everyone—regardless of race, creed, and gender—to be the best, most confident versions of themselves.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Sun draws on her entrepreneurial drive and business acumen honed from her time at McKinsey to underscore why it’s vital to push past your potential, how to transform an idea into a movement, and why you’ve got to bet on yourself every single day. She defines research-backed confidence languages, helps each audience member uncover their own unique “superpowers,” and unlocks the secrets to high-performing leadership. Praised for her passion and warmth, Sun has shared her sought-after insights and research-driven strategies with several of the world’s leading organizations, including Netflix, JPMorgan Chase, Mortgage Bankers Association, HSN, and more. In 2024, Sun was recognized as Toastmasters International’s Centennial Golden Gavel Recipient, awarded for excellence in communication and leadership.
With an unwavering dedication to helping others show up as the best version of themselves, Sun authored the national bestselling book Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence. In the book, she shares the ups and downs of her own journey, and gives the reader the tools to flex their strengths to shatter expectations and find success. Gravitas is a USA Today bestseller and reached number one on the Amazon bestseller list for its genre.