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LIVE, LEAD, AND BUILD LEVERAGE

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Princess Castleberry is a Global Keynote Speaker and Risk Strategist partnering with organizations to uncover and transform the mindsets and behaviors that stall major growth initiatives and drain investments—turning them into levers for success.

The truth is in the trigger!

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LIVE, LEAD, AND BUILD LEVERAGE

Princess Castleberry is a Global Keynote Speaker and Risk Strategist partnering with fast-growing organizations to uncover hidden triggers and behaviors that stall growth and drain investments—transforming them into levers for lasting success.  The Truth is in the Trigger™!

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Why do 66% of the fastest-growing businesses shrink, get sold at a disadvantage, or go out of business? Why do organizations' people, wellness, and growth initiatives fail to deliver lasting results?

Because aggressive growth mandates often leave no time for deep insights. Behind every stalled initiative, shrinking margin, or failed program are hidden triggers that go unnoticed, unaddressed, and create unnecessary risk. These triggers fuel misalignment and inefficiencies like burnout, conflict, and decision fatigue.

Thriving organizations don't avoid risks—they commit to identifying and transforming them. Without this critical step, even the most well-crafted strategies will falter under the weight of unresolved tensions and neglected risks.

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When leaders and teams unlock triggers, organizations unlock capacity!

  • Resilience to burnout and chronic stress outlasts daily challenges

  • Decision-making becomes sharper and more strategic

  • Conflict Waste™ is eliminated

  • ROI on growth initiatives increases

  • The Total Cost of Risk decreases

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20+ Years of Solving Complex People and Operational Challenges

Through powerful keynotes rooted in her Live, Lead, and Build Leverage™ Framework and her transformative Go Deeper to Grow Faster Learning Series, Princess Castleberry delivers strategies that align teams, relieve burnout, reduce decision fatigue, and eliminate Conflict Waste™.

With over two decades of expertise in enterprise risk management, wellness, and learning design, Princess's insights fuel leaders in fast-growth, consolidating industries like healthcare, SaaS, biotech, hospitality, and finance industries.  

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"I was moved by [Princess'] vulnerability, but also walked away with a practical framework for identifying the triggers than can lead to burnout. She illustrated how individuals in positions of power can often fall into the trap of trying to excel in every aspect of their lives...leading to unsustainable lifestyles. It was such a good reminder to assess my various roles and relationships, and make conscious decisions about where I want to be the top performer."

Elena Hassan | Global Head of Integrated Marketing

 Visa Direct

"You were amazing, and the presentation 'Burnout-Proof Your Team' was exactly what our team needed. The buzz continued throughout the rest of our meeting, and comments continue to flow today. Thank you so much for the targeted and thoughtful approach you took with our team.

Barbara Rossman | Former CEO

Henry Ford Hospital Macomb

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"Princess, we are incredibly grateful for you and your amazing presentation. Many leaders and team members remarked you as being not only their favorite element of the day, but as the best speaker of the past 3 years since we have come back in person. We appreciate you!"

Cheryl H. C. Duncan, SHRM-CP | AVP of Human Resources/Training

Community Choice Credit Union

Signature Keynotes

Live, Lead, and Build Leverage: Skills for Lasting Growth

Discover The Four Hidden Behaviors draining organizational and personal growth, six fortifying skills, and how to leverage your newfound awareness for success. *** Why do 66% of the fastest-growing businesses shrink, get sold at a disadvantage, or go out of business? Why do organizations' people, wellness, and growth initiatives fail to deliver lasting results? Simply put, growth exposes what’s hidden. Aggressive growth mode seldom leaves time for deep insights, even when stakes are high. The most common triggers and behaviors behind stalled initiatives, shrinking margins, and failed programs go unnoticed or unaddressed creating division, draining resources, and fueling inefficiencies like burnout, conflict, and decision fatigue. Whether your organization is doubling revenue, merging teams, or launching new initiatives, in this insightful and transformative keynote, leaders: - Identify The Four Hidden Behaviors™ that can derail growth. - Explore a proactive and practical framework to identify and assess the impact of their trigger events. - Engage in strategies to turn those hidden risks into levers for sustainable growth. ***Go Deeper to Grow Faster™ in an optional breakout session where leaders and teams map their specific triggers, create personalized behavior impact maps, and customize their toolkits.

Eliminate Conflict Waste™

Transform in-fighting, unchecked triggers, and dead-end conversations into self-awareness, healthy flow, and problem-solving. *** What if the conflicts you’re avoiding are the key to your next major breakthrough? In this results-driven keynote, Princess Castleberry equips leaders with the mindset and practical tools to transform conflict into a strategic advantage—strengthening collaboration, reducing stress, and driving innovation. Reframe conflict as a powerful catalyst for organizational growth and forward-thinking solutions. Master actionable strategies to navigate the inevitable and unseen conflicts that hinder progress and potential. This talk redefines conflict, empowering leaders to eliminate Conflict Waste™ and turn challenges into levers for sustainable connections. ***Go Deeper to Grow Faster™ in an optional breakout session where participants complete personal assessments using the Conflict Waste™ Calculator© and model healthy conflict resolution and reconciliation.

Burnout-Proof™:
Building Resilience for the Long Game

Stop trying to avoid burnout and decision fatigue; learn more effective mental, physical, and technological ways to manage these inevitable risks. *** Let's face it, stress is a part of life and business and at the rate the world is advancing economically, politically, and digitally, disruption is the only constant. For years, organizations have fought a losing battle against these chronic stressors, resulting in billions of dollars in lost time, talent, and resources. This keynote challenges conventional thinking about burnout and decision fatigue, introducing a bold new approach to resilience. Discover why traditional risk avoidance strategies fail and how to turn burnout signs into opportunities for growth. Equip leaders and teams with proactive operational, physical, and technical strategies that build sustainable health. ***Go Deeper to Grow Faster™ in an optional breakout session where participants build custom Burnout-Proof™ Plan, learn communication strategies to confidently and constructively discuss workplace burnout, and experience a revolutionary relaxation practice.

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Explore Six Ways to Live, Lead, and Build Leverage™

Uncover hidden risks, align your actions and values, and embrace challenges as opportunities! Our leadership framework guides you to build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and foster environments where growth and innovation flourish. By mastering these six interconnected skills, leaders can transform themselves, their teams, and their organizations for lasting impact.

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Align Internally.

Leadership begins within. This skill focuses on a leader’s ability to define and align with a clearly articulated identity, position, stance on critical issues, and vision. By remaining consistent in the most critical areas of their identity, leaders can maintain authenticity and clarity in their decision-making and influence. Alignment here forms the bedrock for all external actions and relationships.

Eliminate Conflict Waste™.
Conflict is inevitable in meaningful relationships. This skill challenges leaders to confront how they show up, recognize, behave during, and facilitate conflict. The goal is not to avoid conflict but to eliminate wasteful forms of it, turning disagreements into strategic opportunities for growth, alignment, and innovation.

Build Belongers and Believers.

Innovation thrives in psychologically safe environments. This skill teaches leaders to create safety for themselves (by eliminating negative self-talk) and for others, fostering a space where creativity, collaboration, and experimentation can flourish. By first building a sense of belonging, leaders can cultivate belief in their vision, generating momentum and alignment for growth opportunities.

Identify the Truth in Triggers.

Effective leaders understand the deep-rooted beliefs that drive their behaviors. This skill involves identifying the familial, societal, and lived experiences that shape one’s triggers. Leaders must explore these triggers in a deliberate sequence—personally, globally, and in the workplace—to uncover the truths behind their reactions. This self-awareness becomes a cornerstone for building emotional intelligence and strategic decision-making.

Manage Chronic Stress and Fatigue.

In a stress-laden world, avoiding burnout and fatigue is unrealistic. Instead, this skill empowers leaders to understand how their behavior chains and triggers create risks for burnout, decision fatigue, and ego depletion. Leaders learn to manage and build through these challenges using mental, physical, and technological solutions, cultivating resilience that sustains high performance.

Integrate Technology.
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, leaders must stay agile in adopting and streamlining technology, particularly artificial intelligence. This skill emphasizes balanced and responsible integration, requiring leaders to stay informed about the legal, compliance, and political implications of their tech use. Proper technology integration enhances efficiency while ensuring alignment with organizational values.

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Live, Lead, and Building Leverage™! Princess Castleberry is a Global Keynote Speaker and Risk Strategist partnering with fast-growing organizations to uncover hidden triggers and behaviors that stall growth and drain investments—transforming them into levers for lasting success.  The Truth is in the Trigger™!

info@princesscastleberry.com


Based in Metro Detroit, Michigan

Available Worldwide

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I've seen hundreds of speakers at TEDxDetroit. Literally, one of the very best - Princess Castleberry! You lit up the stage there...you had me taking notes and rethinking things.

Charlie Wollborg | Producer

 TEDxDetroit

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"If you are very fortunate, you might have a once-per-lifetime opportunity to work with someone such as Princess. Whether it be her ability to apply her unmatched creativity to practical issues or her deep command of a remarkable spectrum of subject matters, she leaves you amazed."

Gary Pearce | Chief Risk Architect

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Kelly Services)

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"Princess, you were the best! I would recommend you to anybody needing coaching!!"

Bob Fish | Co-Founder & Co-Visionary 

Biggby Coffee

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