Sports Psychology for Business Leaders
By Karry Kleeman
3x SaaS Exited CRO | Board Member | Investor | Advisor | GTM Executive
Karry Kleeman is a seasoned software executive, go-to-market strategist, and revenue leader with a passion for scaling businesses and empowering leaders. With a proven track record of driving high-growth companies from early-stage startups to billion-dollar enterprises, Karry specializes in aligning strategy with execution, building high-performing teams, and creating momentum that fuels long-term success.
His unique approach integrates the principles of sports psychology with leadership and business performance, helping executives and revenue teams unlock their full potential. Whether driving strategic growth or inspiring teams, Karry brings the same energy and intensity that defines both elite athletes and world-class business leaders.
About
Leadership at the Intersection of Strategy and Human Connection
Karry Kleeman thrives at the crossroads of business growth and human connection. Known for his ability to rally teams around a common mission, he blends deep industry expertise with a dynamic leadership style that fosters engagement, execution, and exponential growth.
Throughout his career, Karry has played a pivotal role in scaling companies to successful exits, generating over $1 billion in enterprise value. His leadership has driven remarkable outcomes, including:
- Architecting LogicGate’s go-to-market strategy, propelling the company from $1M to $50M in ARR.
- Leading SpringCM’s revenue function through its $270M acquisition by DocuSign.
- Scaling Mobius from $3M to over $100M, culminating in a successful IPO.
Karry’s leadership extends beyond the boardroom. A lifelong musician, he brings the same presence, rhythm, and intensity to business leadership that he does to performing live rock hits. His ability to set the pace, energize teams, and drive execution has made him a sought-after strategist for companies looking to scale and thrive.
Sports Psychology for Business Leaders
The Mental Edge That Fuels Elite Performance
In both sports and business, high achievers share common traits: discipline, resilience, focus, and an ability to perform under pressure. Karry applies sports psychology principles to executive leadership, helping business leaders and revenue teams develop the mindset needed to win in high-stakes environments.
Key Focus Areas:
- Mental Toughness & Resilience – Learn how elite athletes cultivate a winning mindset and apply it to business challenges.
- Peak Performance Under Pressure – Master strategies to stay composed and execute flawlessly in high-stress situations.
- Team Cohesion & Leadership – Build high-functioning teams that operate with precision, trust, and shared momentum.
- Goal Setting & Motivation – Set ambitious yet achievable goals and develop a playbook for long-term success.
Karry works with executives and revenue leaders to instill a performance-driven mindset that accelerates growth, decision-making, and leadership impact. Just as in sports, the right mental framework can be the difference between good and great.
Speaking & Advisory
Inspiring Growth, Driving Execution
Karry is available for keynote speaking, leadership workshops, and advisory engagements focused on business growth, sales strategy, and leadership performance. His insights into scaling revenue organizations, building elite teams, and leveraging sports psychology in leadership make him a sought-after speaker for executive teams, conferences, and corporate retreats.
Popular Topics:
- The Sports Psychology Playbook for Business Leaders
- Building a High-Performance Revenue Team
- Leadership That Scales: The Rhythm of Business Growth
- The Art & Science of Driving Execution
About Karry Kleeman
Karry Kleeman is a seasoned software executive, go-to-market strategist, and revenue leader. He thrives at the intersection of business growth and human connection, blending a sharp instinct for scaling companies with a deep passion for people and a commitment to infusing a human touch into the process. He is known for bringing energy and clarity to organizations—rallying teams around a common mission, driving execution, and creating momentum that fuels growth.
With a career spanning decades in enterprise software, Karry has built and led high-performing revenue organizations from early-stage startups to IPOs and strategic acquisitions. He has played a pivotal role in scaling multiple companies to successful exits, generating well over $1 billion in enterprise value. At LogicGate, he architected a go-to-market strategy that propelled the company from $1M to $50M in ARR. At SpringCM, he led the revenue function through its $270M acquisition by DocuSign. And at Mobius he helped scale the business from $3M to over $100M, culminating in a successful IPO.
Karry’s ability to inspire and energize teams is a core part of his leadership. Just as he commands attention and engagement when performing live music, he brings the same presence and intensity to leading teams—aligning them around a shared vision, setting the pace, and ensuring everyone is moving in rhythm toward ambitious goals. When he’s not driving business growth, you’ll find him performing classic rock hits anywhere he can find a live mic.
