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Global Empowerment Speaker, High-Performance Life Coach, and award-winning author of the book “Exponential Living® – Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are.”
Whether it’s an audience of 1 or 20,000+, I deliver engaging and insightful messages that empower people to implement.

Authentic.
Transparent.
Relatable.
I can be your
I am an engaging, entertaining, and informative keynote speaker.
From conferences to workshops, team trainings, and corporate gatherings, I bring authenticity and transparency that captivates and educates.
I am committed to creating unforgettable workshop experiences that produce cross-company transformations in culture, productivity, and engagement.
My number one goal is to empower and motivate audiences to take action.


She didn’t come to check a box. You could tell her desire was to see each individual's life transformed. Not only did she inspire, but she gave them insight, strategies and steps to get from where they are to where they want to be.
—Dr. Eric Thomas
World-Renowned Motivational Speaker | Author | Entrepreneur


—Marie Forleo
Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | New York Times Bestselling Author
“Sheri delivered a virtual presentation to over 300+ leaders and I'm still receiving emails of praise. Her ability to command an audience, while also demonstrating vulnerability is remarkable. She teaches and inspires through a winning combination of smarts and humor and her energy was contagious - even over Zoom!”

Lisa Zangari
Vice President, Leadership Louisville Center, Leadership Louisville
“Sheri Riley is a powerhouse!! Her engaging delivery captivates audiences and her words empower them. I've partnered John Maxwell, Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, and Brian Tracy. They all have an energy that connects from the stage and Sheri shares that special quality.”

Paul Martinelli
Global Speaker and Entrepreneur
“Sheri was a dynamic component of our company's first virtual DesignFWD summit. She was highly surveyed as a speaker "favorite" and ranked in the Top 5 of video views.”

Linda Hearn
Sr. Marketing Manager, Segmentation, Mohawk Group

Lead Better. Perform Higher. Start Within.
Today’s high-performing leaders are burned out, distracted, and pulled in every direction—costing organizations productivity, engagement, and results. In this transformative keynote, Sheri Riley makes the compelling case that the most effective leadership begins with personal development.
Trusted by the NBA, WNBA, JP Morgan Chase, State Farm, Coca-Cola, and others—to name a few— Sheri equips high-level leaders to grow personally so they can lead more effectively, think more strategically, and drive greater impact at every level of the organization.
Through her proven EL Solution™ framework, this keynote empowers executives to:
Increase productivity through clarity, focus, and intentional action
Move from burnout and overwhelm to margin and capacity
Make better decisions by aligning personal values with professional demands
Lead teams more effectively by leading themselves first
Boost performance and morale across the leadership team
Walk away with actionable tools they can implement immediately
This isn’t about doing more—
it’s about doing what matters most.
When leaders prioritize personal development, they grow personally and elevate how they dominate professionally—resulting in stronger teams, clearer direction, and measurable outcomes.
Signature Messages.
Sheri has several powerful keynotes she delivers. The one she delivers the most is Live in Your P.O.W.E.R. which is the 1st Principle in her award-winning book Exponential Living - Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are.
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“Sheri’s insight allowed us to pause, reflect and refocus. Her words, energy and delivery provided insight through personal stories in her journey, resonating with basketball professionals at all levels. We’re thankful for her contributions as a keynote speaker for the NBA’s Women in Basketball Operations Forum.”

Byron Spruell
President, League Operations, NBA
“Sheri is one of the most impactful speakers I have seen on our mainstage. Her energy, real-life pearls of wisdom, authenticity, and passion to help others, is incredible!”

Kim Graham Lee
CEO, Integrating Women Leaders (IWL)
“Sheri offered our senior leaders a roadmap for a more fulfilling life. We came away with deeper insights on steps we could take to be more intentional and productive in achieving our goals.”

Thasunda Brown Duckett
CEO, Chase Consumer Banking (former)/CEO, TIAA