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Cheryl Cran
Founder, Creator and CEO
NextMapping™/NextMapping.com, NextNow podcast, Synthesis at Work Inc.
Speaker Bio
Cheryl Cran is the founder of NextMapping™/NextMapping.com, creator of the NextNow podcast and the CEO of parent company Synthesis at Work Inc. She was named the #1 Future of Work influencer by Onalytica and was also named in the top ten future of work experts by GoCatalant. Cheryl is the author of 10 books including her newest, Super.Crucial.Human and her bestsellers, “NextMapping – Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work” and “The Art of Change Leadership – Driving Transformation In a Fast Paced-World”.
Cheryl’s thought leadership on the future of all things including work, society and life has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Huff Post, Forbes, Metro New York, Entrepreneur Magazine, Reader’s Digest, CBS Online, NBC Online, and more. For over two decades Cheryl has built a reputation for delivering extraordinary value for clients that include Amazon, Upwork, AT&T, Gartner, Scottish Water, ExecOnline and more.
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Cheryl’s thought leadership on the future of all things including work, society and life has been featured in publications such as Fast Company, Huff Post, Forbes, Metro New York, Entrepreneur Magazine, Reader’s Digest, CBS Online, NBC Online, and more. For over two decades Cheryl has built a reputation for delivering extraordinary value for clients that include Amazon, Upwork, AT&T, Gartner, Scottish Water, ExecOnline and more.
Session
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM PDT
CSO Circle Lunch: The Resilient Leader – Thriving Through Change and Transformation
Cheryl Cran,
Founder, Creator and CEO, NextMapping™/NextMapping.com, NextNow podcast, Synthesis at Work Inc.
Resiliency is the key to navigating the future
In today’s fast-evolving world, leaders and individuals must develop resilience to navigate constant change. The ability to adapt, transform, and thrive is no longer optional—it’s essential. But resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about bouncing forward with greater wisdom, energy, and purpose.
This powerful keynote blends leadership strategies, neuroscience, and energy intelligence to help individuals and teams move beyond survival mode and into a state of thriving. Through inspiring stories, actionable insights, and transformative tools, attendees will learn how to strengthen their inner and outer resilience, embrace change as a catalyst for growth, and lead with confidence in uncertain times.
In this inspirational resilient leader keynote you will learn:
The science of resilience – How mindset, energy, and our habits contribute to our resiliency
Navigate uncertainty with courage – Strategies to reframe fear, reduce stress and use tools in the present to help focus on future focused solutions
The power of energetic intelligence – Understanding the ranges of energy and how to access energy to self lead and lead others
Transform your narrative – How to rewrite the stores we tell ourselves about our circumstances and transform them into a hero/heroine’s journey
Daily rituals – Everyday practices that are simple and easy to remember and to incorporate into your life and work for greater optimism, well being and impact
Practical ideas and solutions – Models and tools for you to take back to your workplace and apply right away for immediate transformation ... Show More Show Less
In today’s fast-evolving world, leaders and individuals must develop resilience to navigate constant change. The ability to adapt, transform, and thrive is no longer optional—it’s essential. But resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about bouncing forward with greater wisdom, energy, and purpose.
This powerful keynote blends leadership strategies, neuroscience, and energy intelligence to help individuals and teams move beyond survival mode and into a state of thriving. Through inspiring stories, actionable insights, and transformative tools, attendees will learn how to strengthen their inner and outer resilience, embrace change as a catalyst for growth, and lead with confidence in uncertain times.
In this inspirational resilient leader keynote you will learn:
The science of resilience – How mindset, energy, and our habits contribute to our resiliency
Navigate uncertainty with courage – Strategies to reframe fear, reduce stress and use tools in the present to help focus on future focused solutions
The power of energetic intelligence – Understanding the ranges of energy and how to access energy to self lead and lead others
Transform your narrative – How to rewrite the stores we tell ourselves about our circumstances and transform them into a hero/heroine’s journey
Daily rituals – Everyday practices that are simple and easy to remember and to incorporate into your life and work for greater optimism, well being and impact
Practical ideas and solutions – Models and tools for you to take back to your workplace and apply right away for immediate transformation ... Show More Show Less