Resilience
Keynote Speaker
Sarah Centrella
Executive Mindset coach | #1 Best-selling Author | Inspiring Keynote speaker
Resilience, Vision, and the Mindset to Turn Possibility into Reality
A powerful, story-driven keynote that teaches audiences how to get clear on what they want, overcome what’s holding them back, and build the mindset and resilience to make it happen.
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Built around her #1 bestselling book Hustle Believe Receive, this keynote introduces the proven 9-step Centrella Method, giving audiences a clear framework to build belief, take ownership of their outcomes, and stay committed to their goals, even through setbacks, pressure, and uncertainty.
In a time where many are facing uncertainty, pressure, and constant change, it’s easy to feel stuck or unsure of what’s next.
This keynote helps audiences refocus their energy on what they can control, giving them the clarity, direction, and tools to move forward with purpose, resilience, and a renewed sense of possibility.
About Keynote Speaker Sarah Centrella
4x Best-Selling Author | Executive & Team Coach | Keynote Speaker | Founder of VIVIAMO | Host of top 2% Global Podcast
Sarah Centrella is an internationally recognized corporate keynote speaker, executive leadership and mindset coach, and the bestselling author of four (traditionally published) books, including her mindset book Think It, Hustle Believe Receive, and #Futureboards.
For nearly 15 years, Sarah has coached Fortune 500 companies, C-suite executives, professional athletes, and high-performing teams, including leaders at Nike, Pinterest, Verizon, and Sony.
As the Founder of the personal development consulting company VIVIAMO her trademarked methods provide actionable strategies that drive meaningful, measurable results in both work and life for her clients.
Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Prevention Magazine, Inc. Magazine, OK!, The New York Times, and she is currently a contributor for the ABC morning show AM Northwest.
Sarah is also the host of globally ranked top 2% podcast The Sarah Centrella Show.
Buy Sarah Centrella's books now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or wherever books are sold.
Known for her relatability, authentic storytelling, and natural humor, Sarah creates an immediate connection with any audience. Her delivery is engaging, real, and highly actionable, combining an inspiring personal story with practical tools people can use right away.
This is the session that captures attention from the start, keeps audiences fully engaged, and leaves them talking about it long after, while actively applying what they learned in real time.
Sarah's Powerful Story
Sarah opens all her keynotes with a powerful origin story that immediately captures the audience’s attention and keeps them engaged throughout the talk.
In 2008, she was a broke single mom of three young children, forced onto food stamps after her husband left.
Using the same mindset, vision-setting and resilience tools she now teaches in her four bestselling books and coaching framework, she completely reinvented her life.
Since then, she has built a successful international company, traveled the world, and coached executives, entrepreneurs and professional athletes on how to use these tools to reach their next level of success while creating a fulfilling and balanced life.
It’s a story—and a tools-based session—audiences never forget. Attendees leave able to immediately put the practical tools she teaches into action to create real results in their own lives.
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Most Inspiring Keynote & Workshop
Based on Sarah's #1 Bestselling Book
Hustle Believe Receive: Turning Possibility Into Reality
Keynote Description
In this powerful, story-driven keynote, Sarah Centrella shares her deeply personal journey of transformation and the lessons that shaped her proven 9-step Centrella Method. Through real-life experiences of overcoming adversity, rebuilding from the ground up, and creating a completely new future, she brings audiences into a story that is both relatable and deeply motivating.
Designed for broad audiences, this keynote goes beyond inspiration to deliver a clear, practical framework for creating meaningful change. Sarah walks audiences step-by-step through how to get clear on what they truly want, recognize the patterns, beliefs, and external pressures that may be holding them back, and begin taking ownership of their outcomes.
Blending vision-setting, mindset training, and resilience, this session shows participants how to shift their thinking, reframe challenges as opportunities, and stay focused on what they are working toward, even in the face of obstacles, setbacks, and uncertainty. Audiences learn how to build belief in themselves and their future, strengthen follow-through, and create momentum that carries forward long after the event.
This keynote resonates across a wide range of roles, industries, and life stages because it speaks to something universal: the desire to create a better future and the need for a clear path to make it happen. Participants leave not only inspired, but equipped with tangible tools they can immediately apply to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
What Audiences Learn
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How to get clear on what they truly want and define a meaningful vision for their future
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How to identify and break through the beliefs, patterns, and obstacles that are holding them back
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How to take ownership of their outcomes and shift from reactive to intentional thinking
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A proven, step-by-step framework to turn goals into a clear, actionable plan
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How to use visualization and intention to stay focused and create forward momentum
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How to reframe challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth
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Tools to build resilience, strengthen follow-through, and stay committed even when things get difficult
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How to align their mindset, energy, and actions with the results they want to create
What Clients Are Saying
Audrey Baricko
Director of Nuclear IT| PSEG
"You did such a great job closing out our conference and tying the day together!
Thank you for coming to celebrate IWD with us!
I love that you gave us some (very manageable) homework! Working on a bit of mine now!"
Brandi Frye
Corporate Vice President of Marketing | Qorvo
"Thank you for personally coaching our team to strengthen our mental fitness.
Your books and tools are incredible. You deliver key tips with a passion and fun approach, while genuinely listening with care for all.
Thank you for making a difference."
Danielle Cullivan
Sr. Director of Global AI Marketing | Microsoft
"Thank you Sarah! Such an inspiring way to close out the year.
You gave our team something rare, space to step back and put intention behind the future we're building both at work and in our personal lives.
Grateful for the clarity and energy you brought today."
Lori Harris
Marketing Director | Nike
"Thank you again for sharing your story and your powerful methods and tools with us. I’ve received such great feedback on your message.
This was the largest turnout we've had in years to one of these ERG sessions, people really needed this message."
Speaking Clips
Sarah's Keynotes and Workshops are Ideal for:
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Employee events
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Conferences
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All-hands meetings
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ERG & affinity group events
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Company-wide development days
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Employee wellbeing & mental fitness weeks
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Culture and engagement initiatives
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Leadership retreats & offsites
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Sales kickoffs & team meetings
All keynote topics can be customized for half or full-day immersive workshops, or extended team coaching.
Diana Passow
Marketing & Communications Director
Toastmasters International
"Thank you Sarah for speaking at our convention!
I've heard such wonderful feedback from your keynote and #futureboards workshop. The team is thrilled!"
Michelle Emerson
ERG Speaker Booker, Sr. Project Manager | PSEG
"Sarah, Thank you for being a part of our annual International Women’s Day! You truly created the impactful call to action we were looking for to close out this inspiring day.
Your high energy and professionalism made the entire planning process seamless. Thank you for the time you dedicated to discuss the details prior to the event, I feel that made a huge impact and less stress for us all."
Mia White
President | NBA Wives Assocation
"Amazing talk Sarah, it was one of those rare keynotes we will not forget!
Thank you for sharing your story and tools at our annual conference. So inspiring!!"
Charlie Hale
Head of Policy | Pinterest
"Tons of positive feedback about your talk at Pinterest yesterday Sarah.
Thank you for sharing your amazing story and vision-setting method with us."
Nichole
Marketing & Communications Director| Sony
"That was wonderful Sarah!
Thank you for sharing #futureboards with our team, I've already heard from so many attendees that this was the most impactful session we've had in quite some time!"
ABC Contributor
Why Sarah Is Trusted by Leading Organizations
Sarah's background in corporate high-tech sales gives her a deep understanding of the environments your teams operate in. She advanced from sales rep to VP of Sales in under five years using the same mental fitness tools she teaches today, bringing credibility, real-world experience, and a level of authenticity that resonates across all levels of an organization.
Every keynote and workshop can be customized to align with your audience, business goals, and event objectives, and is built around her proprietary frameworks: The Centrella Method™, Think It™, and Futureboards™. These sessions deliver practical, real-world application that extends far beyond the event itself.
With more than 15 years of experience, four bestselling books, and a proven track record working with brands including Nike, Verizon, Sony, and Pinterest, Sarah delivers high-impact experiences that drive meaningful and lasting results.
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