“True success is one’s ability to grow to reach their ultimate potential”
Kristen Greaves is a professional inspirational keynote speaker, author and entrepreneur who specializes in teaching youths and young professionals how to live resilient, purpose driven lives. He is also a leading motivational speaker who was a recent nominee for “Motivational Speaker of the Year”, in the Gine On People's Choice Awards.
Born and raised in the small and beautiful Caribbean island of Barbados, Kristen firmly believes that every person, no matter where they come from all have the potential to achieve greatness. His effervescent, outgoing and determined personality is often seen in the work he does as he thoroughly enjoys serving, leading and making a positive difference in the lives of others, especially the youth.
Kristen has been featured both locally, regionally and internationally where he has shared his story and insight to thousands on national television, social media, magazines and with various organisations, ranging from universities, schools, youth groups and conferences. He has also been blessed to share the stage with various leading industry experts.
His decision to pursue a career in motivational speaking stemmed from his personal experiences and social challenges he faced in the past while growing up. The absence of his biological father, bullying, academic struggles, addiction, amongst other challenges all plagued his life from an early age. Fortunately, Kristen didn’t allow those difficulties to define him. With perseverance, determination and the help of God, He was able to learn and grow from those set backs.
Kristen’s spiritual and personal growth, determination, and drive are testaments of his quote,
“Your circumstances do not determine your destiny.”
Today, Kristen has been privileged to reach and impact thousands of lives across the world with his story and the powerful life lessons he has learnt. Kristen’s incredible transformational journey has even led him to pursue a degree in Youth Development Work, where he has learnt the psychological, emotional and social factors which aid in development, so as to better help his audiences. His aim is to help over a million persons across the world to take their life to the next level.
My mission is to bring hope, positively influence, lead, serve and inspire a generation of people to take their lives to the next level and to live a purpose driven life.
Kristen’s focus on impacting the lives of the next generation has remained firm, and his dedication to spreading hope is evident in all that he does. His passion for impacting youth is even seen as he actively serves in the youth ministries department of his local church.
But, that’s not all- Through his powerful keynote presentations, speeches, inspirational videos and blogs, he shares advice, strategies and ways in which individuals can grow and develop their lives, live a life of purpose, unlock inner greatness and become better individuals. Having implemented many of these strategies to his life, he has successfully been awarded a high school diploma, entrepreneurship awards, the 2021 University of The West Indies Open Campus Honour Roll Award for academic excellence, certifications of accomplishments and he has successfully published his first inspirational book. Moreover, he has been privileged to speak to audiences both regionally and internationally.
Whether he is presenting to a school, college, youth group or organisation, his aim is to bring a message of hope, inspiration and transformation so that persons can take their life – personally, spiritually and professionally, to the next level.
His story is proof that your circumstances will never determine your destiny.
So if you're looking for someone who can inspire, motivate, and empower you so you can take your life to the next level, then look no further than Kristen Greaves. With his powerful, life changing messages of hope and his effervescent personality, he is sure to leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind.
“He who walks with the wise will grow wise”
— Proverbs 13:20