About this session

Throughout his life, Steve Pemberton has learned an astonishing amount. But one lesson, more than any other, has always stuck with him: Not all heroes wear capes. There are ordinary people who may not even know they’ve completely changed the course of a person’s life. Pemberton likens them to human lighthouses. Like a lighthouse, their job is to protect the journey of the traveler. They’re humble and steady. They seek no reward. They require no recognition. And yet, we all set our compasses by them. They direct us back to the goodness in each other and in our own hearts.

In this inspirational talk, Pemberton shares stories of his own human lighthouses. You will meet those who have turned personal pain into possibilities for themselves and those around them. You’ll learn what motivates them, where their compassion comes from and the lessons their lives can offer us. Pemberton also offers a framework for living, earning and leading — a way to more positively engage with one another, to build trust, to see beyond the labels that define us to the human experiences that bond us. This unforgettable keynote, workshop or master class can be customized to reflect your organization’s focus, culture, objectives and specific challenges.