Bryce Kenny
Change Management Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Guinness World Record Holder
Keynote speaker Bryce Kenny combines Fortune 500 corporate recruiting expertise with championship-level performance experience to transform stuck teams into high performers. As bestselling author of "Geared for Life" and Guinness World Record holder, Bryce teaches the G.E.A.R. Framework that helps organizations navigate change resistance affecting 67 percent of companies, shift from survival mode to championship performance, and discover hidden gears that accelerate breakthrough results.
What happens when you combine Fortune 500 strategy with championship-level courage under pressure? You get breakthrough results that seem impossible until they're not. Bryce Kenny has taken teams from every industry—healthcare systems, tech startups, manufacturing giants—and shown them how to shift from survival mode into championship performance. As a former Fortune 500 corporate recruiter who simultaneously competed at the highest levels of professional motorsports, Bryce brings dual credibility that resonates with both C-suite executives and frontline teams. His unique background includes setting a Guinness World Record while building high-performance recruiting operations, giving him unparalleled perspective on what it takes to perform when stakes are highest. When you book Bryce for your event, you're bringing someone who has lived extreme pressure in both business and competition, translating those lessons into practical frameworks for organizational transformation.
Bryce's signature keynote "Geared for Life" addresses a crisis affecting 67 percent of companies today—change resistance that kills productivity and innovation. Most organizations are stuck in the wrong gear, either redlining in panic mode or coasting in complacency, because they've never learned how to shift strategically. Through his proven G.E.A.R. Framework, Bryce teaches teams to identify their current gear, understand available options, and shift effectively for sustainable peak performance. The framework addresses Growth through continuous improvement and performance measurement, Engagement by driving commitment and aligning individual and company success, Acceleration through adapting to change and learning from failure, and Risk optimization through calculated bold moves that foster innovation. His 5-Second Gear Check prevents organizational burnout before it happens, while his Pressure to Performance methodology helps teams view external pressure as fuel rather than threat.
As bestselling author of "Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential," Bryce provides a complete roadmap that transforms underperformers into champions through strategic gear-shifting. His methodologies include understanding when to operate in Thrash Mode for maximum output without burning out people, building Organizational Pit Crews that enable rapid recovery and sustained performance, and developing Championship Mindsets that view obstacles as acceleration points. Organizations including Great Clips, healthcare systems, tech startups, and manufacturing giants choose Bryce when they need teams to navigate change without resistance, shift from survival to championship mode, and discover gears they never knew existed. Whether addressing corporate conferences, leadership summits, or change management initiatives, Bryce delivers high-energy presentations combining real performance footage, business case studies, and frameworks teams implement immediately for measurable gains in engagement, agility, and results.
5-Second Gear Check prevents burnout—quick assessment tool identifies when individuals or teams are stuck in wrong gear before exhaustion hits and productivity crashes.
Pressure to Performance mindset shift—championship performers transform external pressure into fuel rather than fear, viewing obstacles as acceleration points.
G.E.A.R. Framework navigates change—Growth, Engagement, Acceleration, Risk optimization eliminates resistance through strategic gear selection and timing.
Build Organizational Pit Crews—create support systems that enable rapid recovery, sustained peak performance, and exponential team impact during critical moments.
"Bryce Kenny was one of the most inspiring and motivational speakers we've ever experienced."
His unique blend of high-performance wisdom and business strategy captivated our entire team and gave us practical tools we implemented immediately.
When you book a change management keynote speaker, you want someone who understands high-stakes performance from both corporate and competitive perspectives. Bryce Kenny delivers exactly that dual credibility. Growing up in Clay City, Kentucky, where his family owned a drag strip, Bryce was piloting junior dragsters by age 8 and serving as clutch specialist on his grandfather's Top Fuel racing team by age 15. That early immersion in extreme performance under pressure—where split-second decisions determine success or catastrophic failure—shaped his understanding of what it takes to operate at championship levels. When the 2008 recession devastated racing sponsorships and ended his Top Fuel dreams, Bryce pivoted into Fortune 500 corporate recruiting, applying the same performance principles to building high-performing teams in business environments.
Bryce's unique career path led him to compete professionally in Monster Jam, where he earned the 2021 Outreach Award for community contributions and set a Guinness World Record for fastest speed in a monster truck—becoming the first driver to break triple-digit miles per hour in the sport. This dual expertise—Fortune 500 business strategy combined with championship-level performance under extreme pressure—gives Bryce credibility across all organizational levels. His "Geared for Life" framework emerged from recognizing the same gear-shifting principles that enable success in high-stakes motorsports apply directly to business teams facing organizational change, market pressure, and the risk of burnout. Whether navigating a 12,000-pound vehicle through complex maneuvers or guiding Fortune 500 teams through digital transformation, success requires identifying the right gear for each moment.
As bestselling author of "Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential" and founder of the Live Like Warriors non-profit, Bryce combines authentic vulnerability with proven performance frameworks. His presentations feature exclusive footage demonstrating championship performance principles, real business case studies from corporate recruiting and organizational transformation, and interactive elements where audiences learn to identify their current gear and practice strategic shifting. Organizations from Great Clips to healthcare systems, tech startups to manufacturing giants choose Bryce when they need teams to overcome the change resistance affecting 67 percent of companies, discover hidden gears that accelerate breakthrough results, and transform from survival mode to championship performance. His message resonates because it addresses universal human experiences—feeling stuck, facing overwhelming pressure, searching for that next level—while providing concrete tools for strategic advancement.
Guinness World Record:
• Fastest speed in a monster truck
• First driver to hit triple-digit MPH in sport
• Professional Monster Jam driver
• 2021 Outreach Award recipient
Bestselling Author:
• "Geared for Life: Making the Shift Into Your Full Potential"
• Proven transformation frameworks
• G.E.A.R. methodology
• Championship performance principles
Corporate Experience:
• Fortune 500 corporate recruiter
• High-performance team builder
• Great Clips brand ambassador
• Live Like Warriors non-profit founder
Bryce Kenny combines Fortune 500 corporate recruiting expertise with extreme performance experience as a Guinness World Record holder in professional motorsports. This unique background gives him credibility with both C-suite executives and frontline teams—he understands high-stakes business environments while also competing at championship levels where split-second decisions determine success or failure. His "Geared for Life" framework addresses the 67 percent of companies struggling with change resistance by providing proven gear-shifting strategies that transform how teams approach organizational change, burnout prevention, and peak performance. Unlike speakers who theorize about high performance, Bryce has lived it in both business and competition, translating those parallel experiences into practical methodologies that drive measurable results across all industries.
Bryce's signature "Geared for Life" keynote teaches organizations to find their championship gear through strategic shifting rather than resistance. His G.E.A.R. Framework addresses Growth through continuous improvement and performance measurement that balances strategy with execution, Engagement by driving 100 percent commitment and building ownership that aligns individual and company success, Acceleration through adapting to change and learning from failure while making data-driven decisions, and Risk optimization through taking calculated risks and fostering innovation culture. Additional topics include the 5-Second Gear Check that prevents organizational burnout, Pressure to Performance mindset shifts that transform external pressure into fuel, strategies for operating in Thrash Mode at critical moments without burning out people, and building Organizational Pit Crews for rapid recovery and sustained peak performance.
Yes, absolutely. Bryce delivers high-energy virtual keynotes that maintain the visceral excitement of championship performance while providing practical business frameworks teams can implement immediately. His virtual presentations include exclusive video footage demonstrating high-performance principles, real business case studies from his Fortune 500 corporate recruiting experience and organizational transformation work, and interactive elements where audiences learn to identify their current gear and practice strategic shifting. Whether presenting to corporate conferences, leadership summits, or change management initiatives via virtual platforms, Bryce ensures the same engagement and actionable takeaways that make his in-person presentations so transformative.
Bryce's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes depending on the depth of content and interaction requested. However, he's highly flexible and works with meeting planners to customize timing, content depth, and multimedia integration for your specific event needs. Whether you need a powerful opening keynote that sets the performance tone for your conference, a closing session that sends teams home equipped with gear-shifting strategies, or a mid-conference momentum boost that reenergizes participants around change management principles, Bryce adapts his G.E.A.R. Framework delivery accordingly. He can also facilitate extended workshops for deeper skill development or participate in panel discussions where audiences can explore specific applications of his methodologies to their organizational challenges.
Absolutely. Bryce works closely with organizations to understand their specific change challenges, performance goals, and team dynamics before each presentation. His G.E.A.R. Framework and gear-shifting methodologies apply universally across industries because they address fundamental human experiences—feeling stuck, facing overwhelming pressure, searching for breakthrough performance—rather than industry-specific tactics. Whether your teams work in healthcare systems facing regulatory changes, tech startups navigating rapid scaling, manufacturing giants implementing automation, or service companies transforming culture, Bryce ensures his frameworks and examples resonate with your audience's specific experiences. Meeting planners consistently note how Bryce tailors content around actual organizational challenges, whether teams are navigating digital transformation, market disruption, merger integration, hybrid work dynamics, or cultural change initiatives.
Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Bryce personally and trust him completely to deliver an unforgettable keynote experience that combines championship performance excitement with practical change management frameworks your teams can implement immediately. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements for video integration and multimedia presentations, and pre-event coordination with Bryce's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Bryce's presentation content around your specific organizational challenges, understand his G.E.A.R. Framework methodology, coordinate exclusive performance footage selection that aligns with your themes, and ensure every detail matches your event vision and change management goals. Our goal is making your event memorable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
Ready to shift your team from stuck to unstoppable? We know Bryce personally and trust him completely to deliver a keynote experience that combines championship performance principles with practical G.E.A.R. Framework strategies your teams can implement immediately to navigate change, prevent burnout, and discover hidden gears that accelerate breakthrough results. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss availability, pricing, and how we can customize Bryce's presentation for your audience's specific challenges.