Adversity Is Your Superpower.
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Shirin Behzadi is a National Bestselling Author, billion-dollar CEO, and keynote speaker who proves that adversity can become your superpower. She’s the trusted thought leader you call when volatility and fear stop being headlines and start hitting your bottom line. She turns adversity that derails most executives and entrepreneurs into their competitive edge no matter what tries to take them down.
It was this vision that guided her to becoming a very successful entrepreneur and CEO, through a career that started as a CPA, business advisor and CFO of many organizations.
Joining a small team with a big dream, Shirin oversaw the financial growth of what would become Home Franchise Concepts.
In 2015, she successfully completed a private equity partnership and as CEO she shared a vision with over two thousand franchise owners. Through well-organized execution of this vision, the company's growth skyrocketed in the next three and half years.
From the stage to boardrooms across the world, and now in The Unexpected CEO, Shirin shares not only her extraordinary journey, but also the wisdom earned at every turn. Both a memoir and a guide, her book offers a blueprint for turning life’s deepest trials into stepping stones toward purpose and possibility.
“What stood out to me about Shirin was her honesty and directness, paired with a high level of professionalism. Her intelligence and insightful guidance were instrumental in helping us transition from an entrepreneurial mindset to a more enterprise-focused approach at exactly the right time.”
- Steve Cavezza, Vice President & General Counsel, 4Patriots
"Shirin’s ability to make the complex simple, ask the tough questions, and prioritize what truly matters have been significant benefits for us. Her approach to cultivating an authentic vision has been helpful in aligning our leadership and driving sustainable growth. And her emphasis on resilience and strategic foresight has strengthened our capacity to thrive in both good times and adversity."
- Allen Baler, CEO, 4Patriots
"Thank you so much for your guidance both for my professional and personal joy. Your success was not an easy journey, but you made it through adversity with persistence and unwavering efforts.You are an inspiration to me!"
- Jenny Zhu, CEO, Triangle Home Fashions
"The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women thanks Shirin for her dedication and commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs, as a Board Member for the Foundation's Global Campaign Board and as a speaker."
"Shirin's informative and inspirational leadership webinar explained to women entrepreneurs how to create their vision as a leader, how to inspire and elevate others, and how to find their voice and strengths. The audience came away incredibly inspired."
- Cherie Blair Foundation
