Build From the Inside Out: Build a better business by becoming a better leader
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In a business world grappling with burnout and disconnection, Theresa Cantley offers a powerful new path forward.
Theresa Cantley is a leadership expert, business strategist, author and speaker who challenges leaders to build their organizations from the inside out. She argues that for too long, businesses have chased external metrics while ignoring the internal health of their leadership and culture, leading to the current crisis of burnout and disengagement. As a former corporate marketing and operations director turned CEO and investor, Theresa has navigated everything from high-growth chaos to cultural breakdown.
As the host of the acclaimed C-Suite Mentor Podcast and a trusted advisor to founder CEOs and leaders, Theresa shares actionable strategies on resilient leadership, culture-driven growth, and building systems that create true freedom. She provides leaders with the blueprint to move from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO, creating organizations that are not only profitable but are also places where people can do their best work and thrive.
Her work is dedicated to proving that what happens inside a business—its culture, its leadership, its people—will always manifest on the outside.
Keynotes, Breakouts and Workshops
"The Spirit of Phygiality": Redefining Worth and Unlocking Human Potential in a Digital Workplace
In a world of skyrocketing burnout and plummeting retention, leaders are grappling with a workforce that is more disconnected than ever. We have infinite technology to connect, but we've forgotten how to be human at work. The old playbook—valuing hours logged over human potential—is not just outdated; it's actively dismantling your culture and your bottom line. This keynote introduces a transformative new model:
Phygiality. Discover how the strategic fusion of authentic human connection with digital innovation is the key to building resilient, profitable, and deeply human organizations.
the business resilience blueprint
How do you build an agile business that can withstand economic storms and navigate uncertainty with confidence? This talk delivers the operational and leadership strategies needed to thrive, not just survive, in any economy. Attendees will learn to build a foundation of resilience that protects their bottom line and empowers their team.
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The Legacy CEO Blueprint: From Operator to Visionary
For founders and CEOs stuck in the daily grind, this talk provides the roadmap to transition from a hands-on operator to a true visionary leader. Learn the critical skills of delegation and systemization required to lead, let go, and build a business that can scale successfully without being dependent on a single person.
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Building High-Powered Teams
The modern war for talent is a war of culture. This session reveals how to attract, hire, and retain A-players by creating a culture of innovation and empowerment. Discover how to build a team where individual greatness is unlocked to fuel unprecedented collective success.
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The Superpower of Small
This is a rallying cry for small businesses competing against industry giants. Learn how to leverage agility, deep customer intimacy, and relentless innovation to disrupt your industry. This talk shows how to turn your size into your greatest strategic advantage.
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What Leaders Are Saying...
“Before working with Theresa, I felt like I was all over the place and didn’t have any real direction or focus. Doing a lot of random things and not seeing a lot of forward progress. I was busy but not productive. She helped me get clarity around exactly what I was serving and why I was serving. I gained confidence in knowing what to work on now and how to progress forward with a sense of direction.”
–Karyn Buggs, CEO Karyn Buggs
“Theresa always helps me to figure out my next step. She has been able to see a bigger picture for my business than I was able to see. She is very easy to work with, very positive and encouraging… even when I get frustrated. She teaches me how to do things to empower me, the learner.”
–Deb Knight, owner of the Copper Partridge
“Sometimes you just feel like you’re floundering out there and you’re looking for a lifeline and that is exactly what working with Theresa was like; She was our lifeline.“
– Kenny Fisher, Co-Founder of Fatt-E Bikes
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Theresa Cantley - Short Bio
Theresa Cantley is a leadership strategist and business growth expert who helps business owners build from the inside out, creating resilient, profitable companies with strong leadership at the core. She believes businesses don’t just need better strategies, they need better leaders.
A former Director of Marketing turned entrepreneur, Theresa built her first business while still working full-time, learning firsthand what it takes to scale to multiple seven- and eight-figure success without sacrificing what matters most. She now works with business owners to transform the way they lead, operate, and grow so they can create businesses that thrive in any economy.
She is the host of the C-Suite Mentor Podcast, where she shares real-world insights on leadership, resilience, and strategic growth. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, operations, and business strategy, she empowers entrepreneurs to step into their full potential as leaders, because strong leadership creates strong businesses.
Theresa has been featured in:
Enye Dream Accelerator – Guest Expert and Speaker
Compeat Software Virtual User’s Conference – Expert Panelist
LV Style’s “Women Who Move The Valley”
She brings her expertise to workshops, podcasts, and live events, sharing actionable strategies on resilient leadership, culture-driven growth, and building a business that lasts.
To book Theresa for a speaking engagement, contact Katy Hommes at katy@theresacantley.com.
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Theresa Cantley – Long Media Bio
Theresa Cantley is a leadership expert, business strategist, and speaker who helps business owners build from the inside out. Real success isn’t just about revenue growth, it’s about creating a strong foundation of leadership, culture, and vision. As the creator of The Business Growth Formula and The Business Resilience Blueprint, she teaches entrepreneurs how to scale their businesses profitably by first strengthening the way they lead.
She believes resilient businesses are built by resilient leaders, leaders who can adapt, innovate, and inspire their teams to drive sustainable success.
Her philosophy is simple: better businesses start with better leaders.
After two decades in corporate America, Theresa left her executive role to launch a brick-and-mortar retail business. When her husband and business partner were both diagnosed with cancer at the same time, she made the difficult decision to close the store and pivot. Instead of giving up, she leaned into her expertise, helping other business owners develop the leadership skills and strategic vision needed to navigate challenges and scale sustainably.
Through coaching, consulting, and speaking, Theresa now helps business owners break free from outdated models, develop a leadership mindset, and build companies that don’t just survive but thrive. She is the host of The C-Suite Mentor Podcast, where she shares real-life experiences, solutions, and coaching to help business owners step into their next level of leadership.
She has been featured as a guest speaker and panelist at industry events, including the POP to Millions Virtual Summit. She speaks on leadership, business resilience, and culture-driven growth, offering insights that are engaging, actionable, and designed for real-world impact.
- The Business Resilience Blueprint – How to build a business that can thrive in any economy
- Building from the Inside Out – The key to scaling a business starts from the inside
- From Corporate to Entrepreneur – What it really takes to make the transition
- The Superpower of Small – How small businesses can compete with industry giants
- Creating a Culture of Innovation – How to build a team that drives your business forward
- Next-Level Leadership – How to lead, let go, and create lasting success
- The WOW Factor – Designing a business that attracts and retains loyal customers Scaling with Strategy – The systems and processes that drive long-term profitability
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