Wes Kennedy is a trusted mental health speaker and coach with years of experience helping people rewrite their stories...
Wes Kennedy is a trusted mental health speaker and coach with years of experience helping people rewrite their stories...
Wes Kennedy is a trusted mental health speaker and coach with years of experience helping people rewrite the scripts driving their life. Known for his genuine care and dynamic communication style, he has been able to help hundreds of people move the needle forward in their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
With a background in social work, music, and pastoring Wes draws on a wealth of experience to deliver practical strategies for overcoming challenges and mastering the mindset needed to thrive. His speeches and coaching have impacted individuals, families, and organizations.
Wes’ passion for helping others untangle complicated emotions, master their mindset, and gain crystal clarity is reflected in the talks and workshops he has given. His passion is the same, whether on stage in front of 1,200 people or in a breakout session with 25 conference participants.
When he’s not speaking, Wes enjoys reading and learning, writing music, and spending time with his family. His mission is simple: to help people create the life they were created for.
In this keynote, Wes explores how the uncomfortable emotions we often run from—such as anger, anxiety, and sadness—can be powerful catalysts for personal growth and resilience. Rather than viewing these feelings as obstacles, we can learn to embrace them as tools for self-awareness and transformation. By understanding the underlying messages they offer, we can channel these emotions constructively, fueling our drive, deepening our connections, and unlocking the potential for great things that world needs.
Wes explores how trauma and relational wounds, while deeply painful, have the potential to forge surprising hidden treasures within during this keynote. Drawing from his own experience as a trauma therapist and pastor, Wes inspires his audience to take back control of the negative script one’s past wants to impose and write a better story through the specific purpose adverse experiences can clarify and commission in one's life.
Every leader is trained to laser-focus on vision, strategy, and goals. While important, these overlook the greatest resources available to any company. In this interactive keynote, Wes draws on his experience as an entrepreneur and mental health professional to show business leaders how to unlock the full potential of the people, clients, and teams they lead. The outcome is an environment where people maximize productivity and profit because of leadership that brings out the best in others.