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Elite poker players win through resilience and disciplined risk-taking, and even if you're not a player or don't know how to play cards, these virtues work in every area of life. You too can master waiting for the right moment and use that wisdom to overcome life's challenges! 🌟 Keynote speaker Caspar Berry says true poker wisdom isn't about bluffing; it's built on patience, resilience, and discipline. A dynamic speaker with a background in professional poker and high-stakes business, he uses his experience in Las Vegas to teach valuable lessons in resilience and strategic decision-making, inspiring leaders to mix intuition with analysis for success: • Practice patience and wait for the right opportunity • Build resilience by learning from every setback • Maintain discipline to make calculated, data-informed decisions • Combine intuition with a strategy to thrive in every area Patience, resilience, and discipline—not bluffing—define success in poker and business. Whether you're at a card table or facing life's hurdles, waiting for the right moment and taking calculated risks is essential. This mix of data-driven strategy and intuitive judgment helps you overcome uncertainty and seize opportunities—principles that work in business as well as in poker. ♣️ 📼 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToWMc-xyx6w&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u ♣️ Hire poker, life, business keynote speaker Caspar Berry for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-caspar-berry/ 📅 Let’s connect! Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators 📮 Contact: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 The Allure of Poker & Its Misconceptions 00:26 Key Virtues: Patience, Resilience, Discipline 01:18 Zen in Poker: Embracing Detachment & Intuition 02:28 Calculated Risk & Judgment 03:07 The Art of Folding & Timing #poker #life #business #leadership #inspiration #motivation #innovation #resilience "Professional poker isn’t about James Bond glamour. It’s patience, resilience, and discipline. Discipline to fold. Resilience to take risks. Patience to wait for the right moment." — Caspar Berry "Judgment is pattern recognition—like AI. Poker players use math and intuition to assess probabilities. Entrepreneurs need both." — Caspar Berry "Markets trend toward efficiency. Edges get finer. Today’s great poker players master math and gut instincts—just like leaders." — Caspar Berry --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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Poker Wisdom to Master Your Emotions & Achieve Your Goals

What if the secret to high performance isn’t tactics but being authentic? Mike Robbins challenges the idea that we leave our true selves at the door. He felt unheard as a kid and learned that when people can share their real thoughts and feelings, creativity, innovation, and productivity soar. In today’s hybrid world, genuine connection is the glue that holds teams together across screens and time zones. Meet Mike Robbins, author of Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We’re All in This Together. He’s one of fewer than 10% of speakers worldwide with the CSP designation. He’s helped Google, Microsoft, and the NBA build trust-driven, high‑performance cultures with keynotes on teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence. If you lead a distributed team or navigate constant change, technical skills alone won’t cut it. Teams need real connection—and they share their best ideas only when they feel safe being themselves. Ready to build that trust? Start small: Share One Honest Thought: In your next team huddle, say one real insight or admit a real challenge. Show Your Personality: Let people see what makes you tick—your quirks, passions, or concerns. Encourage Others: Ask a teammate to share in return, and listen without judgment. Being authentic isn’t a one‑time act; it’s a daily practice. Each day you show up as yourself, you build trust—and that trust invites more honesty across your organization. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/NR_ld0OM-zs 🤩 Hire an authenticity & leadership keynote speaker Mike Robbins for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-mike-robbins/ 💼 Discover personalized strategies to foster authentic leadership in your organization: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/authenticity-strategy 📩 Start the conversation: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Human Connection: The Core of Authentic Leadership 01:11 Trust Cycles: How Authenticity Drives Remote Team Success 01:36 Virtuous Feedback Loop: Trust ↔ Authenticity #Authenticity #Leadership #TeamCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #MikeRobbins "I was always the kid in school growing up where we'd be learning whatever we were learning. And I'm like, how come they're not talking about what's really going on like in my head or in my heart [...] For us to be able to have the freedom to be ourselves, express ourselves, show up as who we are [...] it's that much more important in today's world than ever." — Mike Robbins "When you create an environment where people can be themselves [...] it just unlocks creativity and innovation and productivity [...] On the team side [...] there's got to be a level of authenticity, which ultimately then leads to trust. And then more trust leads to more authenticity. So it kind of is a virtuous cycle." — Mike Robbins --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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How Being Authentic Transforms Your Teams Culture

Feeling overwhelmed by rapid technological change? How can you harness the power of AI without losing your authentic voice? Let keynote speaker Andrew Busch show you the path to a future-ready economy. Andrew is a top expert on the future of work. He once led market intelligence for the US government. Now he helps leaders all over the world use data and new technology to grow. He says AI can handle simple tasks like sorting data and finding patterns. But your own ideas make that data useful. AI is just a tool that works with your skills. Andrew notes that even if AI produces many versions of a task, your personal touch is what makes it special. The future of work needs both technology and human creativity. Here are his tips: • Let AI tools do the routine work while it frees you to do creative work. • Edit AI content so it sounds like you and use its suggestions to make smarter decisions. • Balance what technology provides with your own skills. • Keep learning as AI changes and grow with it as an ally, not as your replacement. In the future economy, AI will take care of boring tasks so you can focus on solving problems and come up with cool ideas that will make your days easier, not harder. Andrew Busch challenges you to use AI wisely for a bright future—this blend of tech and human expertise is the cornerstone of a future-ready economy. 🖥️ Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHZx6XgCVQE&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 😃 Hire economic futurist keynote speaker Andrew Busch for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/andrew-busch/ 📆 Ready for a strategy session? Pick a time: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators 📩 Contact me: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Crafting Human-Centric AI (Emails, Voice, & Context) 02:03 AI’s Shelf Life: Why Books Can’t Keep Up 02:38 Future-Proofing: Experimentation Over Expertise 03:20 Forecasting the Economy: Experience vs. Chaos #AI #futureofwork #economy #innovation #leadership "Write an email that’s [...] covers three points for you [...] you want your own voice in there [...] I like to play a little bit with people. I like to be very colloquial [...] I’m at your level [...] I can speak at any level [...] that’s the human element." — Andrew Busch "There’s a lot of people that write books on AI [...] as soon as you’ve done writing it, it’s pretty much worthless [...] We’re going back and redoing all of that with a new series because it needs to change so rapidly [...] You got to get your hands dirty. You got to play around with it." — Andrew Busch "You have to be forward-thinking [...] helping your clients see beyond their day-to-day [...] I have filters [...] I talk to the top people [...] I have a wealth of experience [...] a framework of how the world works [...] confidence from the chaos." — Andrew Busch --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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Why Your Human Insight Will Be Essential in An AI-Driven Economy

What’s the real difference between being friendly and building a true friendship at work? Social relationships keynote speaker Shasta Nelson points out the difference between them, explaining that all relationships start at a basic level and grow as we practice the behaviors that foster deep connections. Shasta is a renowned keynote speaker and Social Relationships Expert whose groundbreaking work on belongingness has reshaped workplace culture for top companies like Google and LinkedIn. Through her books and keynotes, she empowers organizations to build resilient, high-trust communities that drive success, with insights such as: • See the difference between just being nice and friendly, and really becoming friends. ✨ • Build real relationships by doing activities that create trust and help one another. 🫂 • Know that different settings require different ways to connect with people. 🔍 • Change your approach to build a cohesive group where everyone supports each other’s needs and values them for who they are. 🤩 By understanding that different contexts require different types of relationships—from colleagues to close friends—she challenges us to be intentional about how we nurture connections at work, ensuring we feel seen and supported in every environment. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEzW6UpCuG0&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🗣️ Hire social relationships expert keynote speaker Shasta Nelson for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-shasta-nelson/ 🗓️ Let's collaborate! Reserve your time: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators ✉️ Get in touch: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Differentiating Being Friendly vs. True Friendship 00:18 Defining Friendship Through Practice & the Triangle Concept 01:11 Contextualizing How We Feel Seen in Different Settings 01:46 Embracing Diverse Purposes in Relationships #friendship #relationships #workplaceculture #employeeengagement #corporatebelonging #teamwork #professionaldevelopment #leadership "There’s a difference between being friendly and developing a friendship. [...] A friendship is any relationship where we’ve practiced the behaviors that make up a friendship." — Shasta Nelson "Science is showing that we all have about 150 people on our triangle [...] that our brains can kind of keep that information for. [...] We kind of use the word friend for everybody on that triangle, right?" — Shasta Nelson "What’s important is that all of these different relationships [...] serve different purposes. [...] We feel like we can show up and for what’s appropriate in that context, feel seen." — Shasta Nelson --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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Friendships vs. Relationships: Building True Connections at Work

Studies have shown that increasing collaborative communication among teams can increase innovation by as much as 40%. How can we shift what we know about to enhance collaboration in the workplace. Leadership keynote speaker Amy Eliza Wong says that true collaboration doesn’t come from transactional exchanges, it comes from human connection. When we stop conforming and start connecting, we open up a space filled with trust that empowers transformational creativity and deeper collaboration. Amy is an award-winning executive communication coach and transformational change expert who helps leaders and teams create more meaningful connections by: • Listening connectively (vs. analytically) 📊 • Cultivating trust through intentional interactions. 🤝 • Opening ourselves to new points of view so we can unleash our creativity. 💡 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56StY5Pp1UI&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🌈 Hire collaboration keynote speaker Amy Eliza Wong for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-amy-eliza-wong/ 🗓️ Let’s connect! Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators 📬 Reach out at: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Introduction: Collaboration in Leadership 00:29 Navigating High-Pressure Environments 00:53 The Science of Listening 03:06 Shifting to Collaborative Dialogue 06:45 Embracing Creative Collaboration #Collaboration #Teamwork #TrustBuilding #EffectiveCommunication #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #Innovation “True collaboration is born from shifting our listening from confirming to connecting.” – Amy Eliza Wong “When trust flows, creativity flourishes.” – Amy Eliza Wong “Collaboration transforms transactions into meaningful relationships.” – Amy Eliza Wong --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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Communication Skills That Truly Build Collaboration and Trust

Tired of unpredictable event experiences? Live events are more than a schedule of activities—they’re dynamic experiences shaped by data and creative evolution. Wendy Porter reveals that while COVID forced a shift to virtual, the industry is now enjoying a remarkable return to live, in-person events. With advanced technology and recalibrated budgets focused on real ROI, every aspect of event planning is being reimagined. 📊 Wendy Porter is an industry powerhouse with over 30 years of experience creating memorable events for Fortune 500 companies, the Super Bowl, and global trade shows. As the Founder and Chief Events Officer of Wendy Porter Events, LLC, she has pioneered innovative live, virtual, and hybrid experiences with her acclaimed WPE Planning Process. Her accolades—including recognition as one of the “24 Smart Women in Meetings”—reflect her unmatched expertise. 🏆 Wendy highlights that while the core of events remains human connection, the pandemic forced a reevaluation of what matters most. Her insights show that research and real-world data now prove the strategic value of live events. 🔄 • Reassess event budgets to secure the highest ROI through targeted investments. • Leverage research to design engaging, technology-integrated experiences. • Restructure logistics to ensure seamless, memorable participant touchpoints. • Prioritize the human element in evolving virtual and hybrid models. • Continuously measure performance so every dollar spent builds trust and engagement. 📈 Wendy’s proven approach shows that with the right data and a bit of creative magic, even the smallest details can transform your event into an engagement powerhouse. ✨ 👉 Visit our website: https://thekeynotecurators.com 📺 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/_uShXX0IwBA&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 💼 Learn how our expert strategies can elevate your event planning and maximize ROI! Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators ⏰ ✉️ Email us at: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Pandemic Pivot: Virtual Events & Hybrid Integration 01:33 Research Validates Events as #1 Marketing Channel 03:00 CFOs & ROI: Budgets Shift Toward Live Experiences 04:25 Sphere & Dead Shows: Why In-Person Still Wins #events #eventplanning #corporateevents #ROI #meetingpros "COVID [...] shifted everything to virtual [...] Now events are the #1 marketing channel for ROI and trust [...] Marketing budgets now allocate up to 25% to events." — Wendy Porter "If you can do it on Zoom, don’t do it in the room [...] In-person experiences must offer something unique you can’t get virtually." — Wendy Porter "Producing virtual events well is like producing a live TV show [...] The DNC/RNC virtual conventions showed how powerful remote engagement can be." — Wendy Porter --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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The Evolution of Events & the New Age of Live Experiences

Do you know the true cost of disconnected employees? Let’s see how belonging boosts performance and retention! 💡 Imagine a workplace where every team member thrives not just in numbers but in spirit. What if the secret to sustained business success was simply making sure every person feels they belong? Smiley challenges leaders to rethink the high cost of disconnection and to embrace genuine human connection. ✨ Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky is a workplace belonging expert and world-renowned keynote speaker whose work with top organizations proves that true connection drives both personal and business success. His ideas have changed employee engagement and leadership practices. 🚀 Smiley shows the clear impact of belonging on business performance by sharing data on increased productivity, reduced turnover, and higher job satisfaction. This proves that connection is not just nice to have—it is key for growth. 💼 • Build a culture that values real relationships and trust • Invest in programs that reduce loneliness and boost engagement • Use data to show the impact of connection • Create a workplace where every employee feels valued 💡 By linking personal experience with hard data, Smiley explains that when employees feel connected, their performance soars. The benefits range from doubled raises to major annual savings from reduced lost productivity, proving that belonging is a real business issue. 🔍 📹 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF0w6-xNOSc&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🔥 Partner with business and belonging expert Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-adam-smiley-poswolsky/ ⏳ Let’s connect! Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators 📮 Contact: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 Science of Loneliness vs. Human Connection 00:40 Harvard Study: Relationships & Lifelong Health 01:19 Business Costs of Disconnected Teams 02:34 Belonging as a Strategic Business Priority #business #belonging #leadership #innovation #employeeengagement #corporateculture "Loneliness is as dangerous to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It's correlated with increased risk of stress, anxiety, depression." — Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky "Disconnected employees [...] cost their employers in the United States alone. 406 billion per year in lost productivity." — Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky "Employees with high levels of belonging [...] 56 percent increase in their job performance, 18 times more promotions, double the raises." — Adam "Smiley" Poswolsky --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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Belonging at Work: Why You Perform Better when You Feel Valued

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The Hidden Impact of AI on Building Connections

Do regrets hold you back at work and in life? You’re not alone—Everyone carries parts of their past that can be hard to let go of, and those moments can sometimes weigh on us. But what if creativity and empathy could help us move forward? Creativity expert Kyle Scheele believes so—and he shares with us a personal story of how a bold act of kindness changed everything. Known as "the patron saint of crazy ideas,” Kyle has inspired millions through his unique projects. One of his most famous was a Viking Funeral for Regrets—a massive cardboard boat where people wrote down their regrets before setting it on fire, like the Vikings used to do in their funeral traditions. Here’s what he’s learned throughout this experience: • Bold, creative ideas and rituals can help people let go of the past • Empathy builds real connections at work and in life • Symbolic actions, like his Viking funeral, can bring deep emotions and lead to a much-needed healing • New, different creative processes can transform workplace culture and inspire fresh starts Kyle’s Viking Funeral experience connected thousands worldwide—showing that when kindness and creativity come together, we can heal and open doors to new possibilities. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO31sM2b-Uo&list=PLXTlGHk63lLhUq_lEU1bnM3LbQgMfwD-u 🤖 Hire work, empathy, workplace keynote speaker Kyle Scheele for your next event: https://thekeynotecurators.com/speaker/book-keynote-speaker-kyle-scheele/ 🗓️ Let’s connect! Schedule a meeting: https://calendly.com/thekeynotecurators/60-minute-meeting-the-keynote-curators ✉️ Contact: info@thekeynotecurators.com 00:00 The Viking Funeral Concept: Letting Go of Regrets 00:19 Emotional Release: Saying Goodbye to the Past 01:29 A Milestone Birthday: Transforming 20s into a Bold Idea 02:22 Crafting the Viking Dragon Boat from Cardboard 03:18 Public Resonance: Growing Participation 05:06 Live Stream: Burning Away the Old Self 06:18 Embracing Bold Ideas & Unpredictable Outcomes #work #empathy #workplace #leadership #innovation #inspiration #motivation #professionaldevelopment "My Viking funeral started as a joke birthday party [...] then 21,000 regrets poured in. Burning that ship symbolized letting go of who we were to become who we’re meant to be." — Kyle Scheele "Creative projects are messy and unpredictable. You never know where an idea will land—this symbolic act gave thousands worldwide a moment of closure and connection." — Kyle Scheele "Letting go of the past isn’t about solving problems—it’s creating space for new possibilities. That’s where audacious ideas thrive." — Seth Dechtman --- Bringing people together to exchange ideas and hear from thought leaders who educate and inspire is what you do best. Curating the world's most impactful speakers for events is where we shine. For two decades, The Keynote Curators has worked with event and conference planners to guarantee they hit a home run when it comes to the main stage. As your trusted partner, we listen carefully to event objectives and go to work quickly, accessing the industry's largest network of speakers so that you have the most compelling speakers to choose from. We provide insight, offer advice throughout the decision-making process, and take care of every detail once the right speaker is selected, ensuring your event is unique, memorable, and goes off without a hitch. Find out for yourself why planners choose The Keynote Curators to deliver results and make planning a breeze. Contact our office today. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://thekeynotecurators.com/ CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2883493/ Our breadth of expertise expands into and beyond the following sectors and topics: SAMPLING of SECTORS SERVED: Finance, Healthcare, Technology, Education, Energy, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing, Human Resources, and more. TOPIC SAMPLING: Disruption, Innovation, Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Obstacles, Economic Forecasts, Future Trends, Inspiration/Motivations, Customer Experience, Mindfulness, Women in Business, International Affairs, ESG, Corporate Culture, Peak Performance, Empowerment, Environmental Policy, Social Justice and many more.

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