Keynotes & Workshops
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Book Kevin Lawrence or a Lawrence & Co Growth Advisor to speak at your next CEO forum, leadership retreat, executive offsite, or business event.

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Kevin Lawrence is known for delivering provocative, high-energy keynotes that challenge leaders to think differently, act boldly, and lead with greater clarity and resilience.
Whether addressing personal growth, team dynamics, or growth strategy, Kevin brings a unique blend of insight, humour, and hard-earned wisdom that leaves audiences inspired and equipped to grow – both as people and as leaders. As a trusted advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams around the world, Kevin draws from decades at the front lines of leadership. His keynotes reflect the real challenges growth companies face – from the personal toll of leadership, to the strategic complexity of scale, to the discipline required to build enduring businesses.
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Let’s Talk about Growth
Every talk is custom-tailored to the audience – mixing practical tools with real-world stories, tough truths, and the occasional laugh. Because when leaders are engaged and thinking clearly, growth gets a whole lot simpler. Frequent topics include:
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Leading through complexity
How to scale without losing your mind. As your company grows, the number of decisions, people problems, and competing priorities can overwhelm even the most capable leaders. Learn how to cut through the noise by focusing relentlessly on opportunities while managing problems efficiently, helping you maintain strategic clarity when everything feels chaotic.
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The human side of growth
Resilience, focus, and mental strength for high-performing CEOs. Building a company tests every aspect of your character, pushing you to grow personally while leading others through constant change and challenge. Learn how to build the mental and emotional resilience needed to thrive under pressure, make difficult decisions with confidence, and maintain your energy for the long haul. You'll discover practical strategies for staying grounded, managing stress, and developing the inner strength that separates leaders who burn out from those who thrive.
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From stuck to scaling
Aligning teams and strategy to unlock the next level. When growth stalls, it's rarely because of market conditions or lack of opportunity—it's because teams aren't aligned around a clear, simple strategy they can execute with precision. Kevin shows you how to create razor-sharp focus by identifying the few moves that will truly drive growth, then aligning every person and resource behind those priorities.
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Creating a culture of accountability and clarity – without bureaucracy
The strongest companies achieve high performance through clear expectations and reliable follow-through, not endless meetings and complicated processes that slow everything down. Learn how to build a culture where people take ownership, deliver results, and solve problems proactively because they understand exactly what's expected and have the tools to succeed. You'll discover how to create transparency and accountability that empowers rather than constrains.
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Signature Keynotes & Workshops
Kevin’s keynotes and workshops are based on books he has authored and contributed to:
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*NEW* The 4 Forces of Growth
The 4 Forces of Growth reveals why some companies keep growing while others plateau. Drawing from 30 years working with hundreds of leaders worldwide, Kevin Lawrence introduces a simple model that gives you instant clarity on whether you're headed toward growth or drifting off course. This practical guide shows you how to master the invisible forces of Opportunity, Problems, Courage, and Fear that determine your company's trajectory.
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Your Oxygen Mask First
Your Oxygen Mask First tackles the leadership paradox: while leadership is exhilarating and rewarding, it can also crush people made of steel. Drawing from over 30 years working with CEOs and executives, Kevin Lawrence reveals the 17 essential habits that keep leaders strong, resilient, and effective no matter what life throws at them. This practical guide helps you thrive in both leadership and life, giving you the tools to handle any situation while maintaining your well-being
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Scaling Up: The Rockefeller Habits 2.0
Scaling Up focuses on the four major decision areas every company must get right: people, strategy, execution, and cash. Featuring insights from 50 CEOs of high-growth companies worldwide, this follow-up to Mastering the Rockefeller Habits provides practical tools that have helped over 100,000 companies scale successfully. The book includes updated one-page tools, including the renowned One-Page Strategic Plan, that guide companies from tens of millions to hundreds of millions in revenue and beyond.