Stephanie Renner
Stephanie’s direct, sometimes irreverent, and always compassionate style allows her to uniquely connect with audiences. She blends deeply moving personal narratives with practical, actionable tools that inspire audiences to embrace their authentic selves.
Stephanie Renner is a speaker, writer, recovering lawyer, nonprofit founder, and mother. For nearly 30 years, she served as counsel and advisor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and organizations of every size. In that time, she learned that the most effective leaders aren’t defined by authority or strategy alone, but by resilience, authenticity, and empathy.
But her story isn’t just about her career. In 2024, her life changed forever when she lost her 18 year old son, Jordan, to suicide. Stephanie knows what it means to live with a grief that reshapes you every single day. But she also knows what it means to rise—not to go back to who you were before, but to step forward into a stronger, truer version of yourself. She doesn’t sugarcoat adversity, but shows how resilience is built through it.
Her journey has taught her that authenticity isn’t something you can afford to postpone until life forces you to change. You can live boldly, unapologetically, and fully now. Stephanie’s direct, sometimes irreverent, and always compassionate style allows her to uniquely connect with audiences; and her openness inspires them to embrace their true selves with courage.
Stephanie Renner is a speaker, writer, recovering lawyer, nonprofit founder, and mother. For nearly 30 years, she served as counsel and advisor to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and organizations of every size. In that time, she learned that the most effective leaders aren’t defined by authority or strategy alone, but by resilience, authenticity, and empathy.
But her story isn’t just about her career. In 2024, her life changed forever when she lost her 18 year old son, Jordan, to suicide. Stephanie knows what it means to live with a grief that reshapes you every single day. But she also knows what it means to rise—not to go back to who you were before, but to step forward into a stronger, truer version of yourself. She doesn’t sugarcoat adversity, but shows how resilience is built through it.
Her journey has taught her that authenticity isn’t something you can afford to postpone until life forces you to change. You can live boldly, unapologetically, and fully now. Stephanie’s direct, sometimes irreverent, and always compassionate style allows her to uniquely connect with audiences; and her openness inspires them to embrace their true selves with courage.
The Art of Fearless Living
Format: keynote
Perfect for:
- Individuals or teams navigating change or uncertainty
- Women’s leadership and personal growth events
- Organizations seeking to inspire confidence and authenticity in their people
Key Takeaways:
- How fear quietly limits growth and how to recognize its influence
- Practical ways to build courage through small, consistent...
Empathy As A Leadership Superpower
Format: Keynote
Perfect for:
- Leaders, managers, and HR professionals looking to strengthen culture
- Teams struggling with communication, trust, or burnout
- Organizations focused on employee engagement and retention
Key Takeaways:
- Why empathy drives performance, loyalty, and innovation
- How to balance empathy with accountability and clarity
- Tools...
The Strength You Didn’t Choose: A Journey of Grace, Growth, and Resilience
Format: Keynote
Perfect for:
- Audiences facing personal or professional adversity
- Mental health, wellness, and resilience conferences
- Organizations supporting employees through transition or loss
Key Takeaways:
- How resilience is built through adversity
- The difference between “being strong” and “growing stronger”
- Ways to honor...
The Freedom of Letting Go: What Control is Costing You
Format: Keynote or breakout
Perfect for:
- Professionals experiencing burnout or high stress
- Leaders learning to delegate and trust their teams
- Anyone ready to trade perfectionism for peace and purpose
Key Takeaways:
- Why control often masks fear and insecurity
- How surrender creates clarity, creativity, and freedom
- Tools for releasing outcomes...
The Power of Intervening with Kindness
Format: Keynote or breakout
Perfect for:
- Mental health, community impact, and DEI events
- Schools, nonprofits, and organizations focused on culture change
- Corporate or association audiences seeking a message of empathy and action
Key Takeaways:
- The science behind small acts of kindness and their ripple effect
- How everyday compassion can...
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