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Chris Dyer: Keynote Speaker
Transforming Work Cultures
AI is rewriting how work gets done. Leadership, culture, resilience, and performance are not separate topics, they are the operating system. I help teams upgrade it. As a CEO and three-time bestselling author, I turn research and real stories into practical playbooks your people use the same day. We focus on transparency, listening, recognition, measurement, and learning from mistakes, so momentum sticks. Expect clear tools, energizing delivery, and measurable outcomes. We will use AI wisely, protect what makes humans special, and build habits that last.
Culture
Catalyst
Unveiling strategies to build thriving, cohesive workplace cultures.
Explore dynamic approaches to nurture and sustain a powerful company culture.
Moments That Matter:
See, Shape, and Scale What Counts
Who chooses this keynote?
CEOs, CHROs, VPs of People, and senior leaders in organizations where retention, engagement, and culture define the long game.
Summary:
People remember less than 1% of what they experience. That fraction shapes how they feel about their careers, their leaders, and your organization. Most leaders miss the moments of greatest impact or treat every interaction the same. This keynote installs a practical system for recognizing the moments that carry disproportionate weight and showing up fully when they arrive.
Outcomes:
Leaders stop optimizing for efficiency in situations that call for significance. Engagement rises because people feel seen at the moments that matter most. Retention improves, culture strengthens, and teams start telling better stories about what it means to work there.
The See, Shape, Scale framework:
- See the moment before it passes: learn to identify which of the seven universal moment types you are facing
- Shape the moment while it is happening: use Pre > In > Post preparation to show up with presence, not autopilot
- Scale the moment after it occurs: help it become a story that spreads and reinforces culture
- Take It Hard: choose the harder, more human path when the stakes demand it
- The Third Space: use the transition between contexts to shed residue and arrive as your best self
Participants will be able to:
- Recognize the seven moment types that drive retention, trust, and loyalty
- Audit their organization for missed and mismanaged moments
- Design inception experiences that make new hires feel they belong from day one
- Deliver recognition that actually changes how people see themselves
- Navigate truth conversations, transitions, and endings with care and confidence
Thriving Through Relentless Change
Who chooses this keynote?
Ideal for company wide audiences, all-hands, and mixed-role groups in organizations facing rapid change, fast growth, or disruption from AI and innovation that creates volatility for the business and for people at every level. Attendees get practical tools to stay focused, resilient, and connected.
Summary:
In this dynamic and energizing keynote, Chris takes audiences on a fast-moving tour of the Future of Work, beginning with why today’s pace of change can feel like an avalanche, and shares three proven pillars to help teams and leaders thrive in times of rapid transformation:
- Transparent Communication that builds clarity and trust
- Boundary-Honoring Collaboration that strengthens teamwork and respect
- The Seven Types of Rest that protect well-being and sustain energy
Why This Resonates with Any Audience:
Every industry is facing unprecedented shifts, whether from technology, regulation, or shifting workforce expectations. Chris’s message equips professionals with the mindsets and methods to:
- Build resilience and adaptability during times of uncertainty
- Strengthen teamwork and communication across diverse groups
- Maintain energy and engagement in demanding environments
- Lead with empathy while driving innovation and progress
Blending deep research, memorable stories, and a healthy dose of humor, Chris delivers insights that keep audiences engaged in the moment, and motivated to implement lasting change long after the event.
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Embracing the Future of Work and AI
Large Corporations, Conferences, Leadership Events and Conferences, Non-Profit, Education
Summary:
Join Chris Dyer in a compelling journey towards a future where work is redefined, not by the tools we use, but by the cultures we cultivate and the humanity we uphold. Chris’s vision for the future of work transcends technological determinism, placing a spotlight on the indomitable spirit of human creativity and the foundational role of culture in achieving sustained success. His insights are backed by the accolades his companies have received, recognized for growth and excellence in workplace culture.
This keynote is not merely a forecast of what the future holds but a roadmap for leaders and organizations ready to navigate the next decade with foresight, empathy, and a commitment to cultivating an environment where both people and AI contribute to collective success.
Through this keynote, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the impact of AI trends on the workforce, focusing on the practical application of technologies like ChatGPT and their potential to revolutionize industries while also posing challenges to traditional employment models. Then, strategies for navigating the ethical quandaries presented by AI, ensuring that its integration into the workplace honors principles of transparency, accountability, and human-centric design. Finally, the imperative of upskilling and reskilling to align with an AI-driven future, highlighting the importance of human-machine collaboration to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and productivity.
Key Takeaways:
- Insightful analysis of AI’s evolving role in the workplace and its broader societal implications.
- Practical guidance on ethical AI use, focusing on human welfare and organizational integrity.
- Effective strategies for fostering a workplace culture that balances technological innovation with human values, ensuring that the future of work is not only productive but also profoundly human.
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Mastering Tough Conversations
Who chooses this keynote?
Associations, Conferences for users, Entrepreneurial groups, HR groups, SMB, etc.
Summary:
What conversations have you been avoiding? Just the thought of broaching certain topics can be enough to bring on a spontaneous stomachache and palms so sweaty you’ll be glad shaking hands went out of style. Sometimes saying what’s on your mind is easier said than done. Where do you start, and what direction should you take the conversation? How do you prepare, and how do you know when you’ve gone too far?
In this poignant keynote, organizational communication expert Chris Dyer will help audience members understand how to take on tough conversations with skill, tact, and grace. He breaks down key strategies for leading different types of discussions, while also providing powerful tactics for quelling confrontation avoidance.
Having purposeful conversations, no matter the topic is the ultimate weapon for building an extraordinary culture. This keynote is sure to impact your team for years to come!
Learning Objectives:
- Identifying when tough conversations need to happen
- Identifying cognitive biases that impact how information is perceived
- Knowing how and when to end a conversation
- Identifying personality types and leveraging the best strategy
Other
- Sales Success: Sell Faster, Win Cleaner, Close with Confidence
- How to Be Better Leaders
- Another %@*#ing Meeting!?
- Hybrid and Remote Work
- Delegation Hacks- The Lost Art of Leadership & Happy Employees
- Hybrid Workplace Success
- Why Failure Doesn’t Suck (expanded from my TED Talk)
- Listening is Leading
- What Your Employees Really Want, But Won’t Tell You
- Retaining and Developing Future Leaders: The Key to Thriving in Tomorrow’s Marketplace
- Burnout Culture in the Modern Workplace: A Leader’s Roadmap to Reversal and Resilience
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Would gladly welcome Chris
again to another event!
The team found his thoughts and ideas interesting, entertaining (cockroach meetings are a fascinating concept!) and of practical value. His talk had lasting impact by encouraging a more productivity-oriented approach to the meeting cadence in our team.
A quote we still use at each staff meeting is “how are you showing up today?
D. Hugo Malan,
Ph.D. SVP & President
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