Keynote speaker on workplace culture, human connection, belonging, and team collaboration in the future of work.
Build a Culture of
Belonging.
Connection.
Teamwork.
Growth.
Transformation.
Smiley is a Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker
Build a Culture of
Belonging.
Connection.
Teamwork.
Growth.
Transformation.
The Future of Work is Human Connection
↓ SPEAKING CLIENTS ↓
One of the top workplace culture speakers in the world, Smiley helps companies and teams increase connection, belonging, trust and collaboration in the age of AI, uncertainty and overwhelm.
“One of the Top 12 Speakers who will inspire you.”
Smiley’s practical keynotes provide an actionable toolkit for leaders to attract + retain top talent across generations, lead culture transformation, increase employee engagement + retention, build high-performing super-connected teams, build a culture of belonging, and drive growth in the future of work.
In under an hour, Smiley’s high-energy, optimistic, engaging, interactive, and inspiring keynotes will give your team an easy-to-use, habit-forming toolkit of practical tips to create a culture of connection, collaboration, and positive team engagement that promotes lasting behavior change and culture transformation.
“One of the Top Human Resources Keynote Speakers.”
of Thought Leadership on the Future of Work
People Reached
in Audience
700
4x
Keynotes in 25+
Countries
Bestselling
Author
2MM
100+
500K
10 YRS
Media
Features
TEDx Views
Renowned Workplace Culture Expert
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Keynote Topics.
How Leaders Can Increase Engagement + Retention, Motivate High-Performing Teams, Build High-Value Relationships, and Create Human Connection at Work
Driving Team Engagement and Culture Growth, Connection and Community in the Age of AI, Uncertainty, and Overwhelm
How to Be a Future-Ready Organization and Attract, Retain, and Engage Top Talent and Communicate Across Generations
Building High-Performing Teams to Embrace Change, Transform Culture and Drive Human-Centered Growth in the Future of Work
Building a Care Mindset to Ignite High-Performing Teams, Build Trusting Relationships, Empower Employee Well-Being, and Thrive in the Future of Work
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“Smiley was an outstanding opening keynote speaker for us.”
- Meredith Rollins,
Executive Director, PCMA Foundation and Chief Community Officer, PCMA -
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“Smiley shared excellent stories and practical tips for our team on how to build human connections, support compassion and empathy in the hybrid world.”
- Veronica Rodriguez,
Sr. Manager Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Xilinx -
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“We loved Smiley’s authenticity, evidenced-based data, vulnerability and energy.”
- Cathy Hill,
Vice President Marketing & Product Management, Circa -
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“Smiley helped our team come up with new and exciting ideas for how to recruit and retain top talent."
- Scott Leatherman,
Vice President, SAP Silicon Valley -
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“Smiley is an entertaining, high energy, engaging, motivational, thought-provoking, behavior changing expert on workplace issues. He received stellar reviews.”
- Gina Ayllon, CAE,
SHRM Executive Director Northern California -
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“Smiley’s presentation on belonging in the workforce was phenomenal.”
- MetLife -
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“The message aligned perfectly with our strategy and values.”
- MassMutual
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The Power of Human Connection.
As Artificial Intelligence, uncertainty, and market volatility have become the norm in a rapidly evolving multigenerational hybrid workplace; and time spent face-to-face has been replaced with wall-to-wall Zoom meetings, AI agents, and 24/7 Teams messages; workplace connection has withered—employees are experiencing the lowest levels of belonging and engagement ever. 40% employees don’t feel a sense of connection to their coworkers, 40% don’t trust their coworkers, and 20% don’t even have one friend at work. 80% of employees globally are disengaged from their jobs, costing the world economy $438 billion a year in lost productivity. Half of Americans are lonely. Half of workers are burned out.
Highly connected employees experience:
+34%
+36%
goal
attainment
boost in
well-being
+59%
+92%
more professional
growth
more positive
relationships
High-levels of employee belonging lead to a:
56%
increase in job performance
167%
increase in employer promoter score
50%
drop in turnover risk
75%
reduction in sick days
18x
more promotions
$52M
yearly company savings
Source: BetterUp, The Connection Crisis + The Value of Belonging at Work
