Turn adversity into an adventure- where your team becomes the hero.
Build joyful resilience in your team—not just grit.
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“Sara Kunz was a standout speaker”
Christie Ransom, CEO Winona Chamber of Commerce
Signature Keynote:
Roadmap to Resilince: Turning Adversity into Adventure
Your team isn't burned out because they're weak or incapable- human brains and bodies evolved for short bursts of danger, not the constant pressure and change of modern work. Quick fixes don't work. People need a simple framework rooted in science that they'll actually remember. And the only way they'll remember it? A great story.
In her keynote, Sara uses her award winning storytelling to teach the 3 Zones of Survival- a simple, science-backed framework that helps teams stay calm, clear, and confident under pressure. She blends wilderness survival mindset (designed for the most threatening situations on earth) with psychology and mindfulness training, using gripping stories, humor, and hands-on practice so audiences learn to navigate adversity with joy and resilience.
Your team walks away with practical tools they've already practiced during the keynote, a great shared memory, and a mindset shift from "adversity is overwhelming me" to "this is an adventure- and I get to be the hero." They leave ready to turn chaos into calm, clarity, and confidence.
Your team will walk away with an ability to:
Use one simple tool to turn challenges into growth opportunities
Navigate chaos with calm, clarity, and confidence.
Identify what's in their control- and use their resources to tackle real threats
Embrace an empowering mindset shift: adversity isn't the enemy, it's a call to adventure
Sara has inspired companies such as TORO, Commerzbank, Verizon, and Boston Children’s Hospital to navigate change with renewed energy and resilience.
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Sara’s bio
Many speakers talk about resilience- but few have lived it like Sara Kunz.
She overcame a broken spine, debilitating anxiety, and literally survived for 35 days in the wild on national TV… while being stalked by crocodiles (there was a leopard, too!). Today, she combines that experience with a Master's in Counseling Psychology to teach others the most effective ways to navigate stress, fear, and uncertainty.
A two-time Naked and Afraid survivalist, award-winning storyteller, and counseling intern Sara blends survival psychology, humor, and powerful storytelling to deliver a keynote audiences never forget- and tools they actually use.
Through her Roadmap to Resilience, Sara teaches the 3 Zones of Survival- a framework to navigate stress, adapt to change, and perform under pressure without sacrificing joy.
If you want a speaker who combines real survival experience with psychology expertise, unforgettable stories with practical tools, Sara delivers both.
“If you are looking for a speaker who is genuine, impactful, and unforgettable,
I cannot recommend her highly enough”
Tom Barnes, Executive Director, Association of Iowa Fairs
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Half-day or full-day team building experiences do our team can learn, play, and grow together.
(indoors + outdoor available)
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