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LATEST BOOKS:
What the FLUX? - 44 Questions to Help You Flex & Flow
In her latest book Cheryl Cran describes What The Flux? as a contemplative, grounded guide for anyone feeling the strain of constant change — professionally, personally, or both. Rather than offering quick fixes or rigid frameworks, this book invites a different approach: learning how to meet change with internal knowing, flexibility, and discernment.
Written as a series of provocative, human questions, What The Flux? helps readers pause, reflect, and re-orient — by helping to get comfortable with uncertainty as the normal human condition. It is a progressive series of questions that move the reader from flux, to flex and to flow.
This is a book for people who sense that the old ways of living, leading, and working no longer fit — and who are ready to respond to change with deeper wisdom and deeper trust in self and others as we head towards the future.
NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work
In this book speaker Cheryl Cran shows the speed of change is ten times faster than it was a decade ago and 40% of today’s Fortune 500 will not exist in the next ten years. There is an urgent need for proactive leaders, teams and entrepreneurs to actively seek out and apply strategies to create the future of work. With extensive research into the future of work, a proven track record of client successes and two decades of being one of the world’s top business ‘go to’ consultants Cheryl Cran provides the secrets to transforming disruptive changes into opportunity and advantage.
The Art of Change Leadership
The Art of Change Leadership represents a major milestone in the study of change leadership. An approachable yet thorough guide for leaders and team members that illustrates how to increase speed and agility during times of intense technological innovation and fast change, this resource focuses on the ways in which you, as an individual, can harness your unique abilities to lead cultural change and personal leadership in a positive and proactive way. Through eleven comprehensive chapters, explore the need for increased human brain speed, how to improve your focus, the body/mind connection, agility within a team setting, improving productivity, communication with your team, and more.
Cheryl Cran
The Future is Human
Future of Work Expert
About Cheryl Cran
Cheryl Cran is a future of work, change, leadership expert, global keynote speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience helping leaders and organizations lead change with clarity, energy and inspired action.
Her work centers on Flux, Flex, and Flow — helping leaders build human adaptability, increased discernment, and next level performance in an era of constant disruption and change.
Cheryl Cran's Expertise
- Business Leadership & Strategy
- Change | Change Mgmt.
- Communication
- Creativity & Innovation
- Customer Service Speakers & Loyalty
- Employee Engagement
- Future of Work
- Future Trends
- Generational Issues
- Human Resources & Workplace Culture
- Leadership
- Sales & Service
- Team-Work & Collaboration
- Technology & AI
Cheryl Cran's Bio
Cheryl Cran has spent over twenty years working at the intersection of leadership, change, and the future of life and work.
We are living in a time of flux — ongoing disruption, uncertainty, and accelerated change. Leaders and teams today are navigating economic volatility, technological transformation, identity shifts, and rising pressure to deliver results while supporting human wellbeing. These times call for more than strategy alone. They call for discernment, adaptability, and the capacity to lead through change with clarity, energy and empowered action.
Long before founding her consulting practice in 2000, Cheryl built her leadership foundation inside complex, highly regulated environments. She spent a decade in senior leadership roles in the financial sector, including insurance and credit unions, where she led multi-million-dollar operations and navigated high-stakes decision-making, performance pressure, and continuous change. These experiences gave her a deep, firsthand understanding of leadership from the inside — balancing results with the human realities of work.
For more than two decades, Cheryl has worked with leaders, teams, and organizations globally, helping them anticipate change, build resilience, and adapt with confidence. Known for her future-oriented perspective, Cheryl has a unique ability to identify emerging patterns early and translate them into practical, human-centered strategies that prepare people and organizations for what’s next. +
She is the author of eleven books, including Super.Crucial.Human, The Art of Change Leadership, and her most recent work, What the Flux? 44 Questions To Help You Flex to Flow. This latest book reflects an evolution in her work — moving beyond frameworks to address the deeper questions individuals and leaders are grappling with today: uncertainty, meaning, identity, and what it truly takes to humanly lead in an era of constant change.
Cheryl has spoken on stages across North America and internationally to audiences sizes ranging from small and intimate to thousands. Her strength lies not only in insight, but in her ability to meet audiences where they are — addressing the real challenges leaders and teams are experiencing beneath the surface.
Her work has been recognized globally. Named #1 in Future of Work by Onalytica, ranked Top 10 in Future of Work by GoCatalant, and featured in media including CIO Magazine,Forbes, CNBC, and Fast Company.
Her clients include organizations such as Beacon Health, Fairstone, Amazon, Upwork, Bell, Gartner, BMO, and RE/MAX.
Today, Cheryl’s work is anchored in three integrated leadership capacities:
Flux — understanding and navigating uncertainty, disruption, grief, identity shifts, AI, and the growing challenge of discernment in a rapidly changing world.
Flex — building human adaptability, resilience, and the leadership capability to respond wisely under pressure.
Flow — integrating the whole human system — clarity, energy, insight, and action — to lead with agility, creativity and an integrated approach that leads to stellar outcomes. --
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Cheryl Cran's Presentation Topics
Cheryl Cran travels from Vancouver, BC Canada. She offers a wide variety of different presentation formats including keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats. All of Cheryl's programs can be delivered as a keynote (45 - 90 minutes) or as workshop (1.5 - 3 hours)
What The Flux? Lead Change Through Uncertainty
How to Lead Change When Nothing Feels Certain Anymore +
When everything happening in the world, at work, and in our personal lives makes us ask, “What the…?” — it’s a sign we’re trying to make sense of chaos in real time.
Nothing seems clear anymore. It’s harder to know what’s real, what’s AI-generated, and how to trust our own judgment.
World events, economic uncertainty, AI acceleration, workforce fatigue, and personal stressors are colliding — leaving leaders and teams overwhelmed, reactive, and exhausted.
This keynote reframes disruption as a deeply human experience and offers profound ways to meet change with hope, inspiration, and clarity that leads to meaningful action.
Audiences will leave with:
- A new way to understand change as a human state, not a series of circumstances — shifting from resistance and anxiety to resilient adaptability and deep empowerment
- Practical ideas and tools to stay centered, focused, and effective amid uncertainty, pressure, and competing demands
- A powerful model to make sense of ongoing change challenges by asking better questions of ourselves and others — questions that cut through illusion and lead directly to truth and solutions
- Insight into how AI, market shifts, and social change are impacting people emotionally, and how to consciously leverage emotional intelligence during these times
- Renewed energy to lead — and live — with optimism, clarity, and faith in the future; --
The Future is Flex
How Human Adaptability Will Define the Future in an Age of AI, Complexity, and Continuous Change +
In a world of rapid transformation, strategy alone isn’t enough. The true differentiator is human adaptability — the ability to respond, recalibrate, and stay relevant without losing trust, purpose, or wellbeing.
This keynote shows why flexibility is the future-ready core leadership trait and organizational capability — and how it can be consciously cultivated.
Audiences will leave with:
- Research-backed insight confirming why adaptability is the most critical leadership skill today
- Practical ways to reduce resistance, fear, and rigidity during transformation and change initiatives
- Clear understanding of how AI can be leveraged and optimized to free humans for higher-value, human-to-human collaboration
- Tools to help teams move from control and certainty-seeking to trust, discernment, and responsive decision-making
- A mindset model that supports both increased wellbeing and personal performance in fast-changing environments --
The Power of Flow - Create Ease and Alignment In Life & Work
Leading and Working at Your Best In a World That Never Slows Down +
Most leaders and teams are operating in a constant state of push — trying to do more, move faster, and keep up in systems that never seem to pause. The result isn’t higher performance; it’s change fatigue, fragmentation, and overwhelmed leaders and teams.
This keynote reframes flow as a practical, strategic advantage — showing how alignment, clarity, and energy intelligence create sustainable results without burnout or over-effort.
Unlike resilience or stress-management talks that focus on coping, this keynote focuses on resourcing ourselves and aligning with flow strategies.
Audiences will leave with:
- A clear understanding of flow in how we structure our work and personally structure our energy for optimal outputs
- Insight into energy intelligence and hot to leverage it to increase our ability to enhance focus, creativity, and decision-making
- Practical ways leaders can empower teams to self-resource, and create outstanding results
- Ideas to support mutual accountability, increased engagement, and next level collaboration
- A new lens on hustle culture that helps us to prioritize alignment, clarity, and long-term effectiveness --
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheryl Cran
What is Cheryl Cran known for and what is her expertise as a keynote speaker in Canada? +
Cheryl Cran is one of the world's top executive leadership & change experts who works with C-suite leaders, companies, associations & organizations helping them navigate change & uncertainty while integrating wellbeing, awareness & human resilience into how we lead and live.
Cheryl Cran is considered a subject matter expert on the topics she speaks on. With many years of professional experience and in addressing a wide range of industries, and, as a Canadian keynote speaker for conferences, conventions, corporate events, corporate retreats and AGMs, her talks help foster the expected outcomes and the organizational goals.
Clients choose corporate keynote speakers in Canada based on reputation, experience, oratorical skills, credibility, content, relevance, and practical application as well as budget. This process allows for informed booking decisions --
What makes Cheryl Cran different from other conference speakers? +
Cheryl doesn’t just talk about the future and change—she lives it.
With 20+ years successful track record of working with leaders, teams and organizations, she blends real-world leadership experience with practical tools for navigating uncertainty, disruption, and transformation. Her keynotes move audiences from overwhelm to clarity, from resistance to adaptability, and from fear to excitement for the future. --
What outcomes can our audience expect from Cheryl Cran's keynote presentation? +
Audiences leave with:
- A transformational shift in perspectives creating an inspired mindset
- Practical strategies to build flexibility, resilience, and discernment
- Models, language and frameworks they can immediately apply at work and in life
- A renewed sense of energy, excitement and capacity in uncertain times
- Practical ideas and solutions that can be applied immediately for success --
Who are Cheryl Cran's keynotes best suited for? +
Cheryl’s keynotes resonate most with:
- Individuals in leadership roles, entrepreneurs and teams navigating change and future of work
- Executive VPs in organizational management / C-Suite Leaders
- Generational Workforce Management
- Organizations navigating transformation, growth, or uncertainty
- Conferences focused on change leadership, strategy, wellbeing, or the future of work
- Events looking to inspire, inform and provide thought provoking insights on change leadership and future of work --
How does Cheryl Cran customize her keynote for our audience? +
Cheryl customizes in a number of ways – with 20+ years of experience she has context of having spoken at hundreds of keynotes and has worked with multiple industries. She seeks to ensure relevance for every keynote she delivers. She conducts an anonymous pre keynote survey to audience members along with a video to engage audience members to complete the survey.
She weaves relevant stories, examples, and language into the keynote, so it feels as if she is speaking directly to the audience member, timely, and deeply relevant—not generic. --
Are Cheryl Cran's keynote presentations practical or inspirational? +
Both. Cheryl is known for delivering keynotes that are inspiring without being fluffy and practical without being heavy. Audiences feel energized and walk away with clear insights and tools they can use immediately. --
Can Cheryl Cran adapt her keynote for different time formats? +
Yes. Keynotes can be delivered as:
- 45–90 minute keynote sessions
- Keynote + breakout or workshop combinations
Cheryl will collaborate with you to align with what best fits your agenda. --
Does Cheryl Cran speak about AI and the future of work? +
Yes—through a human-centric lens. Cheryl helps leaders understand how to work with AI and emerging technologies without losing discernment, creativity, or humanity. Her approach reframes AI as an assistant rather than a threat, helping audiences move from fear to excitement about the possibilities. --
What is Cheryl Cran's speaking style? +
Cheryl’s style is engaging, interactive (through polling, texting), and grounded. She blends storytelling, insight, and audience connection with an inspiring and energized stage presence. Audiences often describe her as “authentic,” “relatable,” and “deeply human.” --
How much does it cost to book Cheryl Cran as a keynote speaker in Canada? +
Cheryl Cran's keynote speaker fees depend on event type, audience size, format, and location. The cost to book a keynote speaker in Canada varies depending on research and preparation, as well as topic customization and personalzation for the target audience. There is a fee range link on most speaker pages on our website. Corporate keynote speakers in Canada represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows confirm fees through our agency by written agreement. Final pricing reflects agreed-upon detals and execution of the contract terms. --
Is Cheryl Cran represented by a speaker's bureau in Canada and how is the contract han +
Cheryl Cran is represented by K&M Productions Speakers & Shows Canada for booking coordination and contract agreement management. Keynote speakers in Canada often work through a speakers bureau to handle support requests, contracts, logistics, billing and payments..Booking the speaker through K&M Productions Speakers & Shows is like an "insurance policy" for your conference in the unlikely occurrance of speaker illness or cancellation. We step into action to find you an acceptable replacement speaker at equal or greater fee - all at no additional cost to you. -- --
How do I contact Cheryl Cran to check her date availability and begin the booking process in for events in Canada? +
Cheryl Cran is contacted through K&M Productions Speakers & Shows to confirm her speaking schedule, availabilities, fees and event details. Event planners and meeting planners typically schedule a pre-event call to clarify format, objectives, and expectations. The tranparent booking process starts once the event requirements are sorted and confirmed via written confirmation. The contract-agreement is then issued on behalf of the speaker. --
What Clients are Saying About Cheryl Cran
On behalf of our entire team I want to extend our sincere thanks for your outstanding customized keynote presentation on "Flex - The Resilient Workplace” Your insights on adaptability, future readiness, and fostering resilience in today’s rapidly evolving workplace was not only insightful but incredibly inspiring. Your ability to connect with the audience, deliver actionable takeaways and spark meaningful conversation left a lasting impact. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us - it was a pleasure having you as our keynote speaker we hope to collaborate again in the near future.
–Chief Strategy & Digital Growth Officer / Beacon Health System
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On behalf of our entire team I want to extend our sincere thanks for your outstanding customized keynote presentation on "Flex - The Resilient Workplace” Your insights on adaptability, future readiness, and fostering resilience in today’s rapidly evolving workplace was not only insightful but incredibly inspiring. Your ability to connect with the audience, deliver actionable takeaways and spark meaningful conversation left a lasting impact. Thank you again for sharing your expertise with us - it was a pleasure having you as our keynote speaker we hope to collaborate again in the near future.
–Chief Strategy & Digital Growth Officer / Beacon Health System
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire CIOCAN Team, thank you for contributing your time, insight, and expertise to this year’s CIO Peer Forum in Vancouver. With over 270 attendees, it was our most successful forum yet, and your thought leadership played a major role in that success. I saw how you connected with our audience. Your style, content and presence resonated with our community!
We’re grateful for partners like you who help strengthen the CIO Association of Canada and support our mission to connect IT leaders, share best practices, and foster executive development across the country. Thank you again for being part of this milestone event.
–Executive Director / CIO Association of Canada
Cheryl Cran was exactly what our team needed: A voice of reason that spoke with clarity, humor and wisdom.
–Grant Thornton
Thank you so much for your keynote - your message, your style, your humour and positive attitude are infectious.
–Canadian Association of Financial Planners
It was a pleasure to work with you leading up to the event, you were responsive and professional. I appreciate the efforts you took to learn about our business and people strategy and how you used this information to customize the presentation. You kept everyone entertained, laughing and most importantly learning.
–KPMG
Cheryl was a great way to end the day. Cheryl had lots of energy and was able to create dynamics amongst the participants.
–AstraZeneca
I’m happy to report that Cheryl Cran was a huge success as our inspirational speaker. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback on her content and on they way she delivered it as well. She was knowledgeable, engaging and really kept the crowd engaged the whole way through. I loved the effects and technology from her virtual studio and taking in comments and questions live – it made the session so much more personalized." (virtual presentation)
–Director / FAIRSTONE
Our group enjoyed your direct, practical and humorous approach to communication and specifically the challenges for women.
–Chevron Texaco
Seldom have I seen a speaker who engaged the audience in such a manner. Cheryl tailored her material for our crowd and was very well received. I would highly recommend her.
–RBC Dominion Securities