What does it take to succeed when the system wasn’t built for you?
Drawing on her experience at the CIA and extensive interviews with intelligence officers across decades of service, Christina Hillsberg delivers powerful story-driven keynotes on breaking barriers and redefining leadership in high-stakes environments. She advised U.S. presidents, clandestinely collected intelligence in the field, and now brings audiences inside the world of espionage to reveal what it takes to step forward, adapt, and succeed when the path isn’t clearly defined.
Christina has spoken to audiences ranging from classified CIA briefings to global organizations including Amazon Prime Video, IMDb TV, and Boeing.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHT REEL
KEYNOTE TOPICS
Christina is available to present on the following topics:
Agents of Change: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Who Gets to Succeed
An inside look at the women who transformed the CIA and what their stories reveal about leadership, resilience, and expanding opportunity in any organization.
Growth Under Pressure: Leadership Lessons from the CIA
How to step into uncertainty, take on stretch roles, and grow in high-stakes environments.The Performance Advantage of Diverse Perspectives
How different ways of thinking drive better decision-making, stronger teams, and improved outcomes in complex environments.