"Your content and delivery were both terrific! You clearly did a phenomenal job. Thank you!”

Donna Duncan,
Brand Experiences Events Manager - Intuit

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2026

Keynote Topics & Outcomes

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:

  1. See the moment before it passes: learn to identify which of the seven universal moment types you are facing
  2. Shape the moment while it is happening: use Pre > In > Post preparation to show up with presence, not autopilot
  3. Scale the moment after it occurs: help it become a story that spreads and reinforces culture
  4. Take It Hard: choose the harder, more human path when the stakes demand it
  5. 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


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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

Attendees walk away with practical, actionable tools—like meeting hacks that free up time, smarter ways to manage email, and boundary-setting strategies that prevent burnout—while also strengthening relationships and fostering a culture of belonging.

 

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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Why culture is not an art, but a science.

Are you stuck figuring out where to focus (WTF) to improve engagement and performance? After years of research and countless interviews with top leaders across industries, Chris Dyer has uncovered seven key ingredients that matter in every workplace. These unconventional factors have the power to transform any culture, kick-starting productivity, performance, and profits.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identifying key factors that impact workplace dynamics
  • Strategies for efficient time and resource management
  • Creating effective plans for employee engagement and success
  • Practical tips for positive culture transformation


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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.

Because of Chris, I see my team, their needs, and their potential in a brand new light. By following his advice, I have managed to inspire greater productivity and unity within my company.
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