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HR Keynote Speaker for Executive Teams

“People Problems” Are Really Profit Problems

Most executives have systems for sales, operations, and finance. But when it comes to people, many are still managing through instinct, urgency, and hope. That’s why turnover stays high, accountability feels inconsistent, and culture becomes fragile.

Keynote speaker and CEO Kendra Prospero teaches leaders how to build repeatable hiring, retention, performance, and engagement systems that turn “people problems” into measurable business advantages. Her flagship program, The Executive’s HR Playbook, can be delivered as a high impact keynote or an interactive executive workshop, giving leadership teams a practical roadmap to increase accountability, improve retention, and drive profitability through stronger people systems.

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High Performance Teams Don’t Happen by Accident

The Business Case for Better People Systems

Research from SHRM shows that replacing an employee can cost 50 to 60 percent of their annual salary, with total losses ranging from 90 to 200 percent when you factor in recruiting, training, lost productivity, and cultural disruption.

This is not an HR problem. It is a business performance problem.

Kendra Prospero is a CEO, Certified Vistage Speaker, and advisor who works with executive teams to build hiring, retention, and performance systems that protect profitability and drive accountability.

Her clients include organizations such as Google, Ricoh USA, Infusionsoft, Project Management Institute, Galvanize, Boomtown, and SHRM Colorado.

She has been recognized as Most Admired CEO by the Denver Business Journal and is a 2026 Wow Woman of Arvada winner.

Work With Kendra Beyond the Stage

For organizations that want deeper implementation after a keynote or workshop, Kendra’s company, Turning the Corner HR, provides fractional HR leadership, executive coaching, leadership training, and recruiting support.

Many clients begin with a keynote and continue the work through structured HR and leadership systems that create lasting results.

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What Others Are Saying...

"Kendra delivered one of the most talked-about sessions during the 2018 Spring CGAIT conference. She inspired our members, gave them the push they needed to take their hiring to the next level and left them with a greater perspective on building a team with “no jerks”. She did her research on our industry and delivered hands-on tactics our members could take home and implement right away. Kendra is a brilliant speaker and personable individual. Funny, motivating, relatable and knowledgeable."

A.B., PMP Colorado Govern. Assoc. of Information Technology

"I can’t thank you enough for coming and presenting such relevant information. Every attendee left with something. 2 things jumped out at me. You live what you preach. This gave you instant credibility. I also liked how you were able to reconcile 2 somewhat conflicting values – family-friendly and results. Some people preach culture more naively. I see your more realistic model as a key reality of building a healthy culture. Finally, your model of situational leadership is so lucid. Makes complete sense. Many other key takeaways but these resonated with me.”

D.S., CEO, The Alternative Board

"Kendra's workshop was THE best speech I have heard at Vistage to date. Now I see that all business problems are people problems. I took away actionable things that I was able to put into use that day. She really transformed the way I think and interact with my staff. I highly recommend bringing Kendra to your event.”

Natalie Henley, Owner & CEO, V9 Digital

"Kendra’s presentation brought a new level of awareness to our management group. The managers understood our company’s interview and hiring process, but Kendra was able to demonstrate why adding a personal touch to this process and beyond helps create stronger, better teams. She emphasized the simple ways managers can show they care about their team and the big impact that has on retention. ”

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Ready to Strengthen Your Executive Team

Your leaders don’t need another motivational talk.
They need systems that drive hiring, accountability, and performance.

Kendra delivers keynotes and executive workshops that give leaders practical tools they can implement immediately.

Recognized for Leadership and Impact

Kendra Prospero and Turning the Corner HR have been recognized by organizations including the Denver Business Journal, BizWest, the Boulder Chamber, OnCon, and others for leadership, business growth, workplace excellence, and community impact.

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Certified and Trusted by Vistage

Kendra is a Certified Vistage Speaker and part of a respected community serving CEOs and executive leaders. She delivers practical, systems-driven strategies that strengthen hiring, retention, accountability, and performance.

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