Leading Teams in the Face of Uncertainty.
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Smiley is one of the top keynote speakers on Leading Teams in the Age of Uncertainty. Smiley helps teams build a culture of trust and human connection, so they can grow and thrive in the Age of AI.
Leadership in the Face of Uncertainty is about Trust.
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence, marked by rapid transformation, uncertainty, market volatility, geopolitical risks, and a weakened labor market; only 20 percent of employees globally are engaged at work, costing the world economy $438 billion in lost productivity. 40 percent don’t feel connected to their teams and 40 percent don’t trust their coworkers. 50 percent of Americans are lonely. Half of workers are burned out. Employees spend less time with their teams, less time with their friends, and more time alone, than ever before.
In a lonely, nonstop, disconnected, overwhelmed workplace; with wall-to-wall Zoom meetings, 24/7 Teams messages, AI agents, and the rapid adoption of AI tools; the value of meaningful human connection increases exponentially and the heart of leadership is about building a culture of trust, human connection, and deeper relationships for your teams, clients and customers. High-levels of connection create a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% drop in turnover risk, and save a company $52 million a year.
Do we have confidence in senior leadership? Do we trust our organization to navigate uncertainty together?
Whether your organization is leading culture change amidst market volatility, geopolitical risks, scale, acquisitions, AI adoption and layoffs, hybrid/return-to-office policy shifts, or generational succession planning, Smiley’s work will prepare your leaders and teams to grow and thrive in the age of uncertainty.
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 trust, psychological safety, and belonging, and drive growth in the era of overwhelm and uncertainty.
In under an hour, Smiley’s keynotes will give your team an easy-to-use, practical toolkit to create a positive culture of trust, connection, collaboration, and teamwork at work.
Smiley’s Keynote Outcomes:
Learn 5 ways to lead through change + drive culture transformation
Foster higher levels of psychological safety on your team
Deepen trust + confidence in senior leadership
Navigate uncertainty, drive massive business growth in the age of AI
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Keynote Topics.
How Leaders Can Increase Engagement + Retention, Motivate High-Performing Teams, Build High-Value Relationships, and Create Human Connection in the Age of AI
Driving Team Engagement and Performance, Connection and Culture Transformation 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 a High-Performing Teams to Supercharge Collaboration, Embrace Culture Change, and Drive a New Era of Growth in the Face of Uncertainty
Building a Care Mindset to Develop Human-Centered Leaders, Build Trusting Relationships, Empower Well-Being, and Thrive in the Future of Work
“Extraordinary. Full stop.”
Video Clips
Human Connection in the Age of AI
The Power of Making the Ask
From Hustle to Human Connection
Create a Sense of Belonging
2025 Keynote Preview
2025 Speaker Reel
A Practical Toolkit for Leaders and Teams to Grow and Thrive in the Face of Uncertainty
“One of the Top Human Resources Keynote Speakers.”
“One of the Top 12 Speakers who will inspire you.”
Client Value Stack
Pre-Keynote
Exploratory call to align on client vision and event goals
Deep dive pre-event call
Smiley customizes his presentation to meet your audience’s unique needs and priorities; interviews 3-4 leaders, team members, clients or partners to customize for your event
Customize through connection
Smiley delivers a high-energy, inspiring, interactive and practical keynote
Smiley models connection+ belonging in how he shows up, whenever possible, he’ll stay for client dinners, attend post-event cocktail receptions, moderate Q&As or breakout discussions, sign books, do video interviews or podcasts, and make cross-promotional social media posts.
Post-Keynote
All attendees receive Smiley’s hand-designed practical resources and guides:
Custom Slides
1-pager with key takeaways
Belonging Toolkit (70 pages)
Connect at Work Guide (30 pages)
Optional book bulk buy discount
Thank you video from Smiley
Access to 6 short videos to keep doing the work and implement Smiley’s culture of connection tips
30-days later 20-minute After Care Debrief Call with Smiley to discuss post-event progress and explore future collaboration options (including ongoing masterclass and Virtual Q&A/ Focus Group Series)
