Cheryl

Knowlton, CSP

Developing Self-Aware Leaders Who Inspire Growth, Strengthen Teams, and Create Lasting Impact.

Cheryl Knowlton, CSP, is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership strategist, Certified Speaking Professional, and Enneagram expert who helps organizations develop stronger leaders and high-performing teams. Through dynamic presentations, executive coaching, and practical leadership development, Cheryl equips individuals to improve communication, navigate change with confidence, and unlock their full leadership potential. Her engaging, interactive approach leaves audiences inspired with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, elevate performance, and create lasting results.

Cheryl

Knowlton, CSP

Developing Self-Aware Leaders Who Inspire Growth, Strengthen Teams, and Create Lasting Impact.

Cheryl Knowlton, CSP, is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, leadership strategist, Certified Speaking Professional, and Enneagram expert who helps organizations develop stronger leaders and high-performing teams. Through dynamic presentations, executive coaching, and practical leadership development, Cheryl equips individuals to improve communication, navigate change with confidence, and unlock their full leadership potential. Her engaging, interactive approach leaves audiences inspired with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to strengthen relationships, elevate performance, and create lasting results.

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." — Carl Gustav Jung

Speaking Topics

Guiding Leaders to Lead with Authenticity, Communicate with Purpose, and Inspire Lasting Impact.

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Leadership training

The Performance Blueprint for Associations™

Know Yourself. Lead Together.

Great associations are built on more than dedicated volunteers and talented staff—they thrive when everyone is working together with a shared purpose.

The Performance Blueprint for Associations is a transformational leadership experience designed specifically for real estate associations. Cheryl Knowlton helps volunteer leaders and association professionals strengthen communication, build trust, improve collaboration, and create a culture where leadership and staff work as one aligned team in service of their members.

Using the Integrative Enneagram and practical leadership strategies, participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others while developing the tools needed to lead with confidence, navigate conflict, and elevate organizational performance.

Why Associations Choose This Program

Association leaders often face challenges that limit organizational effectiveness, including:

  • Misaligned priorities

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Volunteer and staff frustration

  • Unclear expectations

  • Limited collaboration between leadership and staff

  • Difficulty building a unified organizational culture

The Performance Blueprint provides practical solutions that strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create lasting organizational success.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand themselves to become more effective leaders.

  • Build stronger teams through trust and communication.

  • Navigate conflict and differing perspectives with confidence.

  • Create a culture of accountability and high performance.

  • Strengthen collaboration between volunteer leaders and professional staff.

  • Improve decision-making through greater self-awareness.

  • Develop strategies that produce long-term organizational success.

Bring The Performance Blueprint for Associations to your next conference, leadership retreat, board orientation, or professional development event.

This engaging, interactive program equips volunteer leaders and association staff with practical strategies they can immediately apply to build stronger relationships, improve communication, and lead their association forward together.

RISK MANAGEMENT SESSIONS

The 6 Federal Laws Every Agent Must Know

This course covers the six federal laws that every real estate professional must know: TRID, Anti-Trust, Lead-Based Paint, Do-Not-Call, ADA, and Fair Housing. Participants will learn practical strategies for ensuring compliance with federal regulations and how to apply them to real estate transactions. By the end of the course, real estate agents will have a deep understanding of these federal laws and the strategies necessary to ensure compliance, protecting their clients’ interests and avoiding potential legal issues that could harm their reputation and financial stability.

10 Ways to Avoid Mortgage Fraud (and Prison)

Learn how to recognize, prevent, and report the most common forms of mortgage fraud while protecting your clients and your business. This practical course covers fraud warning signs, straw buyer schemes, loan application misrepresentation, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and ethical responsibilities. Through real-world examples, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to stay compliant, reduce risk, and uphold the highest standards of professional integrity.

The 246 Things That Can Go Wrong in a Real Estate Transaction

Holy cow—did you know there are 246 things that can go wrong in a real estate transaction? This engaging course explores the most common challenges, from financing and inspections to legal compliance and contract issues. Through real-world examples and interactive discussion, you'll learn how to identify potential problems early, minimize risk, and keep transactions moving toward a successful closing.

Codified: A Deep Dive into the Code of Ethics

Gain a practical understanding of the NAR Code of Ethics and how it applies to everyday real estate practice. Through real-world scenarios and expert guidance, you'll explore fiduciary duties, fair housing, ethical decision-making, client communication, advertising, and emerging industry trends. Leave with the confidence to navigate ethical challenges, protect your clients, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism in every transaction.

Danger Zones: The Intersection of Advertising and Fair Housing Law

Explore the intersection of advertising and fair housing laws while learning how to market properties ethically and legally. This course covers protected classes, discriminatory advertising practices, and practical strategies to ensure your marketing remains compliant and professional.

Professional by Design: Building a Legacy of Excellence in Real Estate

Take your real estate career to the next level with Elevated Excellence. Designed for agents, brokers, and industry professionals, this course strengthens your expertise in ethics, legal compliance, market trends, client communication, and emerging technologies. Gain practical strategies to enhance your professionalism, deliver exceptional client experiences, and stand out in today's competitive market.

The Ethical Realtor: From Disclosure to Due Diligence:

Understanding Our 6 Fiduciary Duties

Master the six fiduciary duties every real estate professional must uphold. This course explores each duty, highlights the legal and ethical risks of noncompliance, and provides practical strategies to protect your clients, reduce liability,

and build a reputation for integrity and trust.

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