In today’s volatile business environment, HR and Total Rewards leaders are expected to balance compliance, cost pressure and employee expectations while still driving meaningful impact. Whether you’re redesigning rewards strategies, navigating workforce change, or influencing leaders without formal authority, the moments that matter most often demand brave decisions and creative thinking—and they rarely come with extra time to prepare.

In this keynote, Todd Henry explores where the courage to act comes from when results are expected now. He shares the two key factors that enable brave, brilliant work, along with the three types of bravery leaders must practice every day to make sound decisions, challenge the status quo and lead with confidence. Attendees will learn why waiting for the “right moment” is risky, and how building bravery as a habit allows leaders to respond decisively when stakes are high.

You’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen creative thinking, navigate uncertainty and lead with greater clarity and courage—empowering you to drive innovation, build trust with stakeholders and move your organization forward when it matters most.