Smiley is one of the top future of work, company culture & workplace belonging keynote speakers in the world.
Workplace Belonging Expert
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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.”
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“The message aligned perfectly with our strategy and values.”
- MassMutual
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Future of Work Keynote Speaker Specializing in Workplace Culture & Belonging
Belonging is the Future of Work
In a lonely, nonstop, disengaged, overwhelmed workplace; the value of meaningful human connection increases exponentially and business is about building belonging for your people, your customers, 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.
How do you create a workplace culture of belonging where every employee can thrive? How do you harness the power of human connection in a disconnected world?
Smiley’s motivational 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 workplace culture of belonging.
Keynote Topics.
How Leaders Can Increase Retention, Drive Human Performance, Build High-Value Relationships, and Create Belonging at Work
Creating Human Connection and Community in the Era of Hybrid, AI, and Overwhelm
How to Be a Future-Ready Organization and Attract, Retain, and Engage Top Talent Across Generations
Building High-Performing Teams to Embrace Change, Transform Culture and Drive Human-Centered Growth in the Future of Work
Building a Care Mindset to Ignite High-Performing Teams, Build High-Value Relationships, Empower Well-Being, and Thrive in the Future of Work
“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 motivational keynote talks are impact-driven and designed to increase workplace belonging.
All smiles, humble, kind, and drama-free.
Smiley delivers a memorable performance.
Seasoned Future of Work thought leader.
Resonates across generations with youthful expertise, positive energy, and practical tips.
Globally recognized expert on friendship, workplace culture & belonging, human connection & inclusion.
Champion for diversity and inclusion in the speaking industry.
Smiley goes above and beyond.
Speaking Videos
What is Belonging?
Belonging is Everyone's Job
How to Build Belonging at Work
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
The Power of Human Connection: Full Keynote
Empowering World-Class Leaders and Organizations to Thrive
Next Steps to Book Smiley as your Future of Work & Workplace Culture 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.
