Sterling Hawkins
Sterling Hawkins is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and globally recognized thought leader in organizational culture.
Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who is globally recognized as a thought leader in organizational culture. Founder of the No Matter What Movement, he shows people how to practice trust to achieve the results they want regardless of obstacles.
Sterling developed his trust-powered success system to learn from the painful collapse of his multibillion dollar startup involvement. He’s since combined his business background, research, study, and practice to come back and launch, invest in, and grow more than 100 companies. He’s taken that experience to work with C-level teams and leaders and speak on stages around the world. He’s been featured in magazines like Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times and Inc.
He believes that the depth of your trust determines the extent of your growth and success in life and business. Getting results requires being brave, declaring big goals and stepping outside your comfort zone. To inspire people to unlock their own inherent potential, he shares five practices that help us push beyond our perceived limits to make a difference for our companies, communities, and families. When he’s not at home in Colorado, he may be out skydiving, swimming with sharks, or adventuring with the No Matter What Movement.
Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who is globally recognized as a thought leader in organizational culture. Founder of the No Matter What Movement, he shows people how to practice trust to achieve the results they want regardless of obstacles.
Sterling developed his trust-powered success system to learn from the painful collapse of his multibillion dollar startup involvement. He’s since combined his business background, research, study, and practice to come back and launch, invest in, and grow more than 100 companies. He’s taken that experience to work with C-level teams and leaders and speak on stages around the world. He’s been featured in magazines like Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times and Inc.
He believes that the depth of your trust determines the extent of your growth and success in life and business. Getting results requires being brave, declaring big goals and stepping outside your comfort zone. To inspire people to unlock their own inherent potential, he shares five practices that help us push beyond our perceived limits to make a difference for our companies, communities, and families. When he’s not at home in Colorado, he may be out skydiving, swimming with sharks, or adventuring with the No Matter What Movement.
No Matter What – Thriving Through Change and Uncertainty
Get unstuck and create a sure pathway to progress, regardless of the challenges
In a world permanently transformed by tech upheaval, competitive pressures, talent shortages, and global instability, change and uncertainty have never been more intense. But here’s the truth: change is constant, and it isn’t the enemy. It’s our approach to it that leaves us afraid of taking risks, struggling to adapt and limiting our progress.
Sterling...
True Leadership for Transformational Growth |
Realize the potential in yourself, your team and your organization with trust-driven leadership
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, there are few constants, leaving paralyzing uncertainty in its wake. It is the role of transformational leaders to build a clear foundation of what can be trusted, enabling growth and consistent success.
From over a decade of exploring myriad growth modalities, Sterling Hawkins...
Maximize Your Impact
Build your capacity to grow by establishing a fresh relationship with change, control and uncertainty.
True growth comes from stepping toward a place that many fear: the unknown. High performing people and organizations must develop their relationship with the uncertainty that comes from unknowns to reach even higher levels of success.
Created and field-tested alongside some of the world’s largest companies, Sterling Hawkins offers...
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Practical tools to build a culture of creativity, ingenuity and determination
With AI and other disruptive changes as the new constant, fostering an innovation culture is mission-critical to stay ahead. The catch is, our natural human inclination is to resist any change, seeking comfort in the security of familiar routines.
Sterling Hawkins offers a fresh perspective on innovation built on launching, investing, and growing over 100...
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CEO
On-Site
C.J., Peoplelink Group, CEO
“Sterling's message was highly engaging, feedback was very positive and the event increased accountability and alignment. Since the keynote, there has been a noticeable rise in team engagement and ownership. I recommend Sterling to others seeking alignment during company transformations or change initiatives. Don't think twice. Engage with Sterling! That's going to be the cement that you might be missing without even knowing it.”
MHCA
On-Site
D.S., President, MHCA
“Sterling delivered a powerful keynote on and an engaging workshop at our Fall conference. Attendees praised his presentations as 'thought-provoking,' 'outstanding,' and 'super inspiring.' Working with Sterling was seamless, with his thorough understanding of our needs and excellent engagement with members. I think Sterling message would would work with most any group of attendees and he really has that ability to connect with the audience.”
MCSW
On-Site
G.S., VP of Sales and Marketing, MCSW
"Amidst declining performance challenges, Sterling emerged as the key to revitalizing our sales organization, shifting negative attitudes and uplifting the team. His message conveys trust, honesty and truth that have improved our results and undoubtedly anyone that listens to him!"
NACS
On-Site
L.S., Vice President, Research and Education, NACS
"Working with Sterling and his team was a pleasure as they closely collaborated on two major events, focusing on embracing discomfort as an opportunity for innovation and something to look forward to amid industry changes. Sterling's powerful keynotes prompted a transformative shift in attendees' thinking, earning it the top-rated session at both events. And provided our audience with the tools to approach challenges with a different mindset, encouraging them to perceive challenges as opportunities to overcome and drive growth, rather than as obstacles to fear. I highly recommend Sterling for his energy, passion, and ability to align organizations toward a mindset of growth."
Bulletproof
On-Site
J.W., Chief Revenue Officer, Bulletproof
"Sterling transformed our sales team! He’s not just a speaker, but has become a crucial part of hitting our company goals. The cultural shift Sterling gave us is not just inspirational, it's operational. We now have a powerful approach, a clear structure and a renewed sense of purpose tracking to hit our #35M net new revenue goal. I’ve been in sales for years and I don’t think there’s anybody better!"
Fortune Brands Innovations
On-Site
R.W., Chief Supply Chain Officer, Fortune Brands Innovations
"Sterling Hawkins is a game-changer! When our company was on the brink of transformation, Sterling's keynote and workshop redefined our approach and left each leader with actionable insights and takeaway value. His inspiration was the catalyst to unite the teams, open up communication, build deeper connections and turn our discomfort into a pathway of growth. Working with Sterling is a transformative experience that will make your company better and make each individual better as leaders. Sterling is the go-to expert for anyone navigating transformation or seeking to strengthen team alignment and culture."
Hensel Phelps
On-Site
M.C., President & CEO, Hensel Phelps
“Serling has been a wonderful partner, aligning his message to our goals, vision and company, and delivered one of the most impactful keynotes in our company history. I have never worked with a speaker that put in the work to be able to speak so personally to us and leave such a lasting impact.”
Senior Manager
On-Site
S.T., Pepsi, Senior Manager
"The consideration and effort exhibited by Sterling and team to understand our opportunities and what we needed to address was exceptional. In preparing for past events, I’ve never worked with a speaker who was willing to make the time to interview associates and consult with leaders. This commitment allowed for customization of a message that strongly resonated with our team. The inspiration and impact Sterling brings to his keynote are not only a testament to his dynamic style, but a clear understanding of his audience which he actively seeks and prepares for with each organization.”
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
On-Site
A.J.H., Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
“Your keynote presentation on the #NoMatterWhat System was very inspirational and had provided us with the insight and tools needed to be effective leaders at the command. As we embark on a transformational journey in creating a culture of learning, know that your #NoMatterWhat System will help us build on the belief that we can achieve success no matter what obstacles we face. Your knowledge, insight and motivation is invaluable and we look forward to incorporating your system into our everyday actions as leaders.”
LK Packaging
On-Site
J.G., Chief Commercial Officer, LK Packaging
“Sterling delivered the best keynote we’ve had in our company’s history!”
Winsight LLC
On-Site
M.R., Senior Manager of Production, Winsight LLC
"Sterling was not only a delight to work with, but had rave reviews from our audience of executives! His energy was contagious, and he provided real strategies for success and inspiration, to send us out with a bang after three full days of content. Highly recommend Sterling as your next keynote!"
Innerworkings, Inc.
On-Site
M.M., Managing Director, Innerworkings, Inc.
Verified @inwk.com"Sterling combines powerful storytelling with meaningful information and tools leaving listeners excited and empowered to take action. He's one of only a few speakers I've seen that actually makes a real difference. We'll definitely have him back!"




















