Smiley is a Workplace Belonging Keynote Speaker
Belonging Is The Future Of
Work.
Leadership.
Innovation.
HR.
Business.
Smiley is a
Workplace Belonging
Keynote Speaker
Belonging Is The Future Of
Work.
Leadership.
Innovation.
HR.
Business.
Watch Smiley.
↓ SPEAKING CLIENTS ↓
One of the top workplace belonging speakers in the world, Smiley helps companies foster belonging and human connection in an ever-evolving workforce.
WORKPLACE BELONGING EXPERT +
Smiley’s keynotes provide a practical and actionable toolkit for leaders to attract and retain top talent, increase employee connection, engage high-performing teams, and create a culture of belonging.
“One of the Top Human Resources Keynote Speakers.”
“One of the Top 12 Speakers who will inspire you.”
of Thought Leadership on the Future of Work
People Reached
in Audience
600+
3x
Keynotes in 25+
Countries
Bestselling
Author
2MM
100+
250K+
10 YRS
Media
Features
TEDx Views
Renowned Workplace Belonging Expert
↓ PRESS ↓
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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 hybrid work and AI have become the norm, and time spent face-to-face has been replaced with wall-to-wall Zoom meetings and 24/7 emails, workplace connection has withered— employees are experiencing the lowest levels of belonging and engagement ever recorded.
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 are linked 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
THE CONNECTION CRISIS +
Smiley’s keynotes will show you how.
Keynote Topics.
How Leaders Can Build Belonging at Work
Creating Human Connection and Community in the Era of Hybrid, AI, and Overwhelm
How to Attract, Retain, and Engage Top Talent and Communicate Across Generations
Leading High-Performing Teams to Embrace Change, Transform Culture and Drive Growth in the Future of Work
Building a Care Mindset to Ignite High-Performing Teams, Deepen Relationships, Empower Well-Being, and Thrive in the Future of Work
