For Event Planners & Decision Makers

Everything you need to evaluate, recommend, promote, and prepare for a Cheryle Hays keynote.

Make the right keynote easier to choose, easier to approve, and easier to produce.
For You, The Meeting Planner

Choose the right keynote without the scavenger hunt.

Choosing your speaker is hard work. Getting the information you need should not become a second job.

This page includes audience fit, program options, proof, planning resources, and approved promotional assets you need to evaluate me, brief your committee, and prepare your event.

Start with the outcome you need. From there, the right keynote should become much easier for you to see.

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"What do you need your audience to see, understand, or choose differently when they leave the room?"

Keynote Lineup

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YOUR DEFAULT IS SHOWING

For senior, mid-level, and mixed leadership audiences that need stronger ownership, capability, decision quality, and performance across the organization.

Leaders see how reactive defaults can multiply constraint, then learn how Courageous Curiosity℠ helps them lead by design.

Ideal for: Leadership events, conferences, associations, and internal organizational leaders seeking action, not just inspiration.
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YOUR EFFORT IS SHOWING. IS YOUR IMPACT?

For mid-level leadership, and those who lead them, or any level where executives find themselves carrying too much of the work.

Culture is the habitat in which engagement, growth, strategy, and execution either flourish or die. The keynote helps leaders move beyond visible effort to what creates a culture owned and preserved by everyone. Leaders learn how to align and expand their teams' outcomes through culture, not just for today – for the future.

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DON'T LOOK NOW, YOUR CULTURE IS SHOWING

For leaders and organizations that have invested in culture initiatives but still see gaps in ownership, accountability, contribution, or execution.

The keynote reframes culture as something everyone builds every day, with leaders responsible for aligning people and mission.

Ideal for: Corporate audiences, mission-driven organizations, and events focused on resilience and growth. culture-focused programs and leaders
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CHANGE IS A CYCLE, NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT

For senior and mid-level leaders, HR, L&D, transformation, and change teams.

The keynote shows why people are not the obstacle change must get through. They are the intelligence and ownership that determine whether it succeeds. Instead of focusing on change as a point in time, this keynote introduces the Change Cycle, and how leaders use this to lead FOR and THROUGH change.

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THE ONE SKILL AI CAN'T REPLACE

For leaders and teams adopting, governing, or working alongside AI.

The session protects the human judgment, critical thinking, trust, and responsible challenge required to keep AI assistive rather than automatic.

Ideal for: Conferences, client events, association meetings, and high-engagement keynote sessions.

Downloadable planning resources

Access approved assets without a form, email address, or registration requirement. Use these materials for internal review, promotion, and event preparation.

Speaker One-Sheet PDFs

Individual downloadable PDFs for each keynote topic.
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Speaker Bio

Short and extended bio options for emcees, websites, and event programs.
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Headshots

Approved speaker images for promotional and event use.
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Introduction & Promo Copy

Ready-to-use introduction copy and promotional language.
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About Cheryle Hays

Cheryle Hays brings a thoughtful, engaging presence to the stage with keynote experiences designed to inspire action, deepen connection, and support meaningful outcomes for audiences and organizations.
Use this section to reinforce speaker credibility, align the keynote with your event goals, and give committees a concise overview they can confidently share.
Cheryle Hays

What planners can expect

A collaborative, professional experience from inquiry through event day.

Responsive communication

Clear next steps, timely coordination, and practical support throughout the planning process.

Audience-centered delivery

Keynotes shaped to serve the audience, event purpose, and desired outcomes.

Professional preparation

Approved assets, planning details, and event coordination materials organized in one place.
Cheryle Hays is exactly the speaker every organizer hopes to book — prepared, professional, and genuinely invested in helping the whole event succeed, not just her own talk. Her delivery had the room fully engaged, and her message on reacting versus responding landed with real clarity. So many people, including our videographer, sought her out afterward to talk more about her message — that's the clearest sign a speaker truly held the room. I'd recommend her without hesitation.
— John Chmela, TEDXSoardsRoad

Need help choosing the right keynote?

If you are comparing topics for your audience, Cheryle can help you identify the keynote that best fits your event goals, theme, and attendee experience.

Event planning details

Helpful information for production teams and event organizers as they prepare for a successful keynote experience.

AV & room setup

Provide a concise overview of microphone preferences, screen needs, confidence monitor requests, and room considerations.

Travel & logistics

Use this block for arrival timing, lodging preferences, local transportation, and scheduling notes.

On-site coordination

Share contact expectations, green room details, timing cues, and day-of communication guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for planners, committees, and production teams.
Can we share this page with our committee?
Yes. This page is designed to be easy to scan, forward, and use during internal review and speaker selection.
Do planners need to submit a form to access resources?
No. Basic planning resources can be made available without requiring a form, email address, or registration.
Can each keynote have its own downloadable PDF?
Yes. Each keynote card can link to its existing keynote page and its own approved one-page PDF.
Can we request help choosing the best keynote for our audience?
Absolutely. If you are deciding between topics, Cheryle can help you identify the strongest fit for your event goals and audience needs.

Booking & contact

Ready to discuss availability, keynote fit, or event details? Reach out to start the conversation.
Email: cheryle@cherylehays.com
Phone: 8175055750
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Keep this resource handy

Use this page as your central planning hub for keynote selection, committee review, approved assets, and event preparation.