Sara Kavanaugh – Keynote Speaker | Leading Through Complexity & Change

Sara Kavanaugh delivers engaging, story-driven keynotes that help audiences think more clearly, act more courageously, and communicate with confidence. Her approach blends personal storytelling, two decades of corporate communications experience, and insights from the experts she interviews on The Positive Gene Podcast.

Event planners appreciate Sara’s ability to translate complex ideas into practical tools through her C3 Framework™ — Curiosity, Courage, and Communication — making her sessions both inspiring and actionable. Her programs support audiences navigating change, leadership challenges, personal growth, or moments that require finding and using their voice.

Sara has spoken for corporate teams, professional women’s groups, healthcare organizations, and hospitality leaders, offering keynotes and workshops that strengthen resilience, influence, and collaboration. Whether delivering her signature keynote, Curiosity & Courage: How People Find Their Voice in Moments That Matter, or facilitating a tailored session, Sara ensures attendees leave informed, energized, and ready to take meaningful action.

Sara Kavanaugh is a Nashville-based keynote speaker, communications strategist, and hereditary cancer previvor who believes that clarity, courage, and honest communication can change everything—at work, in our health, and in the moments of life that truly matter.

Originally from Michigan, Sara spent more than 20 years in corporate roles before her own health journey reshaped how she sees leadership, advocacy, and resilience. Living with Lynch syndrome and a CHEK2 mutation taught her what it means to ask better questions, speak up even when it feels uncomfortable, and meet uncertainty with curiosity rather than fear.

Today, Sara brings those lessons to stages across the country. Through her C3 Framework™ — Curiosity, Courage, and Communication — she helps audiences navigate change, build confidence, and find their voice in moments that require clarity and action.

Her style is warm, real, and deeply relatable. She isn’t afraid to talk about the messy parts of being human or the small decisions that become turning points. As host of The Positive Gene Podcast, she blends storytelling with expert conversations, making complex ideas feel accessible and empowering.

Whether she’s speaking to corporate teams, professional women, healthcare audiences, or community groups, Sara’s mission is simple: to equip people with the tools they need to think boldly, act bravely, and communicate with purpose—no matter what stage of life they’re in.

Client to provide:
- Lapel/Lavalier Microphone or Handheld Microphone and PA System if a large room
- Projector and Screen
- Audio/Visual Cables - HDMI, VGA, or USB-C cables
- Internet Access
- Podium or Lectern if workshop format

Sara will provide:
- Laptop to access presentation slides or notes
- Remote Clicker
- Extension Cords and Power Strips as needed