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Meet Hannah Betts

Hannah Betts has held many bold titles, Police Officer, Professional Skydiver, and Hollywood Stuntwoman, but she calls herself a “professional scaredy cat.” 

Her messages flip fear on its head: it’s not something to conquer, but to navigate and grow through. Drawing on high-pressure experiences, from law enforcement and elite sports to Hollywood stunts, Hannah shows that courage isn’t about daring feats on a movie set; it’s about making tough choices, speaking up, and leaning into discomfort in everyday life.

In one of her keynotes, Leaning Into Fear, Hannah blends humor, heart, and vulnerability, helping leaders and teams turn fear into performance and growth. Hannah’s career spans international competition, coaching elite military units, and over 120 film and TV credits. Today, she translates a lifetime of high-risk experience, team leadership, and critical decision-making into actionable insights that empower others to take bold, confident action.

Signature Keynotes and Programs

  • Fear is a natural response to change but how people respond determines whether it becomes a barrier or a catalyst for growth. Employees are often expected to make bold decisions, inspire their teams, and drive results even when risk and uncertainty are high.

    Drawing on her experience guiding organizations and individuals through high pressure environments, Hannah Betts equips at all levels. Providing practical strategies to lean into fear, harness it for action, and build confidence in high-stakes situations. This keynote emphasizes courage, clarity in decision-making, and leadership presence when the stakes are real.

    Key Takeaways

    • Transform fear into actionable insight and motivation

    • Make decisions and lead with confidence under uncertainty

    • Maintain momentum even when outcomes are unclear

    • Build trust and resilience within teams during high-pressure moments

    Delivery Format

    • 45–60 minute keynote

    • Optional moderated Q&A

    • Ideal for company-wide events and leadership conferences

    Ideal For

    • Organizational Change Initiatives

    • High-Pressure Decision-Making

    • Leadership Development Programs

    Speaking Topics

    • Leading Through Fear & Uncertainty

    • Change Management

    • Courageous Decision-Making

    • Resilience & Mental Agility

    • Teamwork & Collaboration Under Pressure

    • Culture, Trust & Empowerment

  • In this keynote Hannah shares how to transform fear and uncertainty into the foundation for strong, cohesive teams. Drawing on real-world experience building world champion teams and guiding elite military teams, she provides practical strategies to build trust, foster open communication, and create environments where teams collaborate, innovate, and take ownership under pressure.

    Key Takeaways

    • Build team credibility and alignment quickly

    • Strengthen communication and collaboration under uncertainty

    • Navigate challenging situations with integrity and confidence

    • Foster a culture of accountability, trust, and shared purpose

    Delivery Format

    • 45–60 minute keynote

    • Optional moderated Q&A

    • Ideal for leadership conferences, executive retreats, and company-wide events

    Ideal For

    • Team Alignment and Development

    • Culture Transformation Initiatives

    • Post-Merger Integration or Organizational Restructuring

    Speaking Topics

    • Building High-Trust Teams

    • Leadership Presence & Influence

    • Effective Communication Under Pressure

    • Collaboration, Accountability & Team Cohesion

    • Culture, Values & Ethical Leadership

  • Fear is a natural response to change, but how employees respond determines whether it blocks progress or drives growth. Hannah Betts equips participants to lean into fear, make confident decisions, and build trust and resilience within their teams, turning uncertainty into action and momentum.

    Learning Objectives / Key Takeaways:

    • Transform fear into actionable insight and motivation

    • Make decisions and lead with confidence under uncertainty

    • Maintain momentum even when outcomes are unclear

    • Build trust, cohesion, and resilience within teams during high-pressure moments

    Workshop Format:

    • 90–120 minute interactive workshop (can be adapted to half-day or full-day)

    • Includes group exercises, case studies, and role-playing scenarios

    • Optional facilitated discussion or Q&A

    Ideal For:

    • Organizational Change Initiatives

    • Leadership Development Programs

    • Teams navigating high-pressure or high-risk environments

    • Post-Merger Integration and Transformation Projects

    Core Modules / Topics Covered:

    • Leading Through Fear & Uncertainty

    • Courageous Decision-Making in Complex Environments

    • Building Resilience & Mental Agility

    • Strengthening Teamwork & Collaboration Under Pressure

    • Creating a Culture of Trust, Empowerment & Accountabilityto feel ready or for conditions to stabilize.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Build adaptability and resilience during ongoing change

    • Enable employees to function before certainty or closure

    • Reduce change fatigue while sustaining engagement

    • Support leaders in modeling stability and accountability

    Core Workshop Modules

    1. Accepting Change Without Closure

    2. Functioning Before Clarity Exists

    3. Identity, Role Shifts & Culture in Motion

    4. Momentum Over Motivation

    5. Leading While Adapting

    Delivery Format

    • 90-minute or half-day interactive workshop

    • Includes facilitated discussion, reflection exercises, and applied scenarios

    • Scalable for leaders, managers, or cross-functional teams

    Ideal For

    • Post-merger Integration

    • Digital Transformation

    • Restructuring

    Speaking Topics

    • Change Management & Adaptability

    • Leadership Development

    • Culture & Values in Action

    • Teamwork & Collaboration

    • Decision Making Under Pressure

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Client Testimonials

ServiceNow

​​"Hannah's Town Hall session landed so powerfully with our team; not just as inspiration, but as something deeply practical we could apply right away. She helped us distinguish between the fears that hold us back and those that can actually guide and energize us. You could feel the attitudes shift as people began to see their challenges differently." 

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Chantel Prat, PhD

“Hands down one of the best speakers I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen many.  Hannah is a powerhouse.

She’s funny, wise, vulnerable, and above all inspirational. I felt empowered then, and I feel braver every time I apply her advice.”

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"Nothing short of powerful. Hannah has a rare gift for turning personal challenges into universal truths. During her talk, you could feel the whole room shift.

People were moved, inspired, and reminded of their own strength."

Amada Curaza, CEO, Operation Surf

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