Smiley is one of the top future of work, company culture & workplace belonging keynote speakers in the world for Real Estate leaders, brokers, agents, and realtors.
Real Estate Keynotes
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“Smiley delivered an incredibly impactful, insightful, and engaging opening keynote presentation for Anywhere Real Estate's Week of Understanding. There were so many great takeaways and we’ve received tremendous feedback. I was at a meeting this morning and some folks were quoting Smiley! Needless to say, Smiley made a huge impact through his words, and positive messages which he delivered with so much passion and conviction about the value of belonging and the power of human connection.”
- Irlana Ho, Senior Manager, Talent & Culture, Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
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“Great takeaways from today’s keynote speaker Adam Smiley Poswolsky!”
- Linsdsay Listanski, National Vice President, Coldwell Banker Realty
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Future of Work Keynote Speaker for Real Estate Industry, Specializing in Workplace Culture, Team Connection & Belonging
Belonging is the Future of Real Estate
The Real Estate Industry in 2025 is navigating significant challenges including housing supply shortages, housing affordability, regulatory obstacles, and shifting commercial real estate market dynamics in the RTO vs. WFH landscape. Real Estate leaders are innovating to attract and retain top talent, with a focus on people-first leadership and human connection to drive client relationships and foster belonging in an evolving digital-first market. Flexibility, curiosity, empathy, listening, and emotional intelligence skills are paramount to engage the multigenerational workforce, navigate complex cultural and regulatory environments, and prioritize well-being and mental health in the age of overwhelm.
Real Estate leaders and agents have a critical role in the Age of AI: to harness the power of human connection to drive profitable growth and business innovation. Real Estate agents don’t just sell homes or office space, they build community. Connection is the most valuable currency in real estate. Culture isn’t just HR’s job. Culture is every leader’s job. 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 Real Estate leaders, agents, and teams, to drive positive cultural transformation, enhance the employee experience, attract and retain Gen Z talent and talent across generations, deepen client relationships, engage high-performing teams, and create community for our clients and the communities we serve.
Keynote Topics for Real Estate Industry.
How Real Estate Leaders Can Build Stronger Relationships, Create Trust and Foster Belonging in a Tech-Driven Real Estate Market
Creating Cultures and Spaces of Human Connection and Community in the Age of Hybrid Work, AI, and Overwhelm
How to Attract, Retain, and Engage Talent Across Generations to Drive Innovation and Thrive in a Competitive Real Estate Market
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Building Resilient, High-Performing Teams to Embrace Change, Transform Culture, and Deliver Client-Centered Solutions in a Rapidly Changing Real Estate Market
Creating a Workplace Culture of Community Care that Supports Well-Being, Connection, Engagement and Performance 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 Real Estate 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 Real Estate Leaders to Thrive
Next Steps to Book Smiley as your Real Estate 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.
