Smiley is one of the top future of work, company culture & workplace belonging keynote speakers in the world for audit, accounting, and consulting leaders.
Audit, Accounting, Consulting Keynotes
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“We are all working through the challenges of this new world of work, and we needed some inspiration and fresh ideas. Smiley was perfect. Smiley is an expert on the culture topic and took the time to get to know us and learn about our industry. He helped us understand the root cause of our challenges and gave us actionable tools and practical solutions that we could work with. We enjoyed working with Smiley so much we invited him back a second time.”
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"This is the second time I've worked with Smiley and he knocked it out of the park once again. Smiley took extra time to tailor his content and message to meet our leadership offsite and he received phenomenal reviews."
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“Amazing. Very inspirational and actionable.
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Future of Work Keynote Speaker for Accounting, Audit, Advisory, and Consulting Industry, Specializing in Workplace Culture, Team Connection & Belonging
Belonging is the Future of Advisory Services
The Audit, Accounting and Advisory Services Industry in 2025 is navigating significant challenges including integration of AI and automated technologies, expansion of client advisory services to adapt to uncertain market conditions, and shifting economic and regulatory dynamics. Accounting and advisory leaders must innovate to overcome a talent shortage of skilled professionals with accounting degrees, invest in L&D programs to attract and retain top talent, and focus on people-first leadership to foster human connection in the era of hybrid and remote work. Flexibility, curiosity, empathy, listening, and emotional intelligence skills are paramount to engage the multigenerational workforce, navigate complex economic and regulatory environments surrounding audits, data, privacy, and AI technology, and prioritizing well-being and relationships in the age of overwhelm.
Accounting, audit, advisory, and management consulting leaders have a critical role in the Age of AI and Automation: to harness the power of human connection to drive profitable growth, business innovation, and client satisfaction. To build a future that brings people together. Connection is the most valuable currency in advisory services. Culture isn’t just HR’s job. Culture is every leader’s job, from C-Suite to senior partners to managers, consultants and associates. Culture is everyone’s job.
In a nonstop, disengaged, overwhelmed workplace; the value of meaningful human connection increases exponentially and business is about building belonging for your people, your organization, and your community. High-levels of employee belonging create a 56% increase in job performance, lead to a 50% drop in turnover risk, and can save a company $52 million a year.
Smiley’s practical keynotes provide an actionable toolkit for advisory leaders and teams to drive positive cultural transformation, promote firm stewardship and succession planning, attract and retain Gen Z talent and talent across generations, deepen client relationships, build trust, engage high-performing teams, and create human connection for our employees, teams, organizations, and for the clients and communities we serve.
Keynote Topics for Audit, Accounting, and Consulting Industry.
How Advisory Leaders Can Build Trust, Strengthen Client Relationships, Empower High-Performing Teams, and Foster Belonging in the Age of AI and Automation
Creating Human Connection, Collaboration, and High-Performance Cultures in the Age of AI and Automation
How to Attract, Retain, and Engage Talent Across Generations to Drive Innovation in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
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Building Resilient, High-Performing Teams to Embrace Change, Transform Culture, and Drive Growth in the Face of Digital Transformation, Disruption, and AI
Creating a Culture of Care to Reduce Burnout, Support Employee Well-Being and Mental Health, and Promote Work-Life Harmony in the Era of Overwhelm
“One of the Top Human Resources Keynote Speakers.”
“One of the Top 12 Speakers who will inspire you.”
8 Reasons to Book Smiley to Speak
Smiley’s practical keynote talks are action-based and designed to increase workplace connection and build better relationships starting today.
All smiles, humble, kind, and drama-free.
Smiley delivers a memorable performance.
Seasoned Future of Work thought leader, trusted by the world’s leading accounting, audit, advisory, and consulting leaders.
Resonates across generations with youthful expertise, positive energy, and practical tips.
Globally recognized expert on friendship, workplace culture & belonging, human connection & inclusion.
Champion for human connection and building high-value relationships in the Age of AI.
Smiley goes above and beyond.
Speaking Videos
What is Belonging?
Belonging is Everyone's Job
The Myth About Workplace Belonging
From Culture Fit to Culture Transformation
A Culture Where People Can Make the Ask
Find Believers
Managing Gen-Z and Generational Differences
Engaging the Next Generation of Talent
Team Psychological Safety at Work
Belonging and Human Connection in the Future of Work: Event Recap
Build a Workplace Culture of Belonging: Event Recap
Empowering Audit, Accounting, and Consulting Leaders to Thrive
Next Steps to Book Smiley as your Advisory Services Industry Keynote Speaker
Reach Out
Complete the Speaker Request Form to share your event details and confirm Smiley’s availability.
Prep
We’ll schedule a pre-event call so you can share your event’s goals and how Smiley can best customize his presentation to meet your audience’s unique needs and priorities. If needed, we’ll also schedule a prep call two weeks before the event to go over logistics and A/V, and make sure everyone is ready to go.
Customize
Smiley will schedule several additional calls with leaders, clients, key stakeholders, or employees, so he can build their personal stories and wisdom into his presentation, to make it resonate perfectly with your audience.
In addition to delivering an outstanding and highly actionable motivational keynote presentation, Smiley will show up for your people. Whenever possible, he’ll stay for client dinners, attend post-event cocktail receptions, moderate Q&As or discussion groups, sign books, do video interviews or podcasts, and make cross-promotional social media posts.
Show Up
After his presentation, Smiley will share his slides and create a custom 1-pager with key takeaways, article links, recommended books, and follow-on resources for audiences to engage with after his talk. Smiley will review audience feedback, and is happy to discuss planning a 6-month follow-up discussion group or interactive workshop, so your team can keep fostering belonging at work, long after Smiley’s keynote.
