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SHRM

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SIM

Society of Women Engineers

UKG

IPMA HR

PMI

WILD Network

“I attended a virtual seminar with Eric and found both the content and the way it was delivered exceptional. I was able to apply what I learned the next day in a team meeting I was leading - simple, practical ideas to keep people engaged and help ensure we can work at our best as a team.”

Senior Director
Pfizer

“Morag's talk was THE BEST I have heard so far. Engaging, interactive, and at the end of it, even many days later, I am still chewing on a lot of what she said. I wish I could've had another hour or more of her because, simply said, the talk was refreshing and inspiring with a whole lot of funny - memorable.”

Associate Director
Sr. HR Business Partner at FINRA

“Ruby’s energy and passion light up a room and promote great connection and discussion among attendees. She is grounded and connected with people, and they can feel it.”

Director
Non-profit

“I’ve attended a lot of conferences and never have I had a speaker that instantly captured an audience and provided such relevant information and had great crowd participation.”

Agile
Denver, Colorado

"I still hear people talking about being an Ally, a month after your keynote. It left a lasting impression! Thank you!”

Audience Member
Technology Company

These are our signature keynotes
and greatest hits.

Each one is tried, tested, and refined to deliver maximum impact every single time.

Morag's Signature Keynote

Morag Barrett standing on a stage during a keynote looking out at the participants as they talk to each other

Fine Is a Four-Letter Word

How to Close the Connection Gap and Fuel Engagement

Inspired by Morag Barrett’s research and bestselling books Cultivate and You, Me, We.

"I'm fine." We've all said it. But in today's workplaces, fine is a warning sign—code for overwhelmed, disconnected, and quietly checking out. And it's exactly what your best people are telling you right before they update their LinkedIn profiles.

In this deeply personal and practical keynote, workplace relationship expert Morag Barrett reveals what's really behind rising turnover, declining engagement, and the quiet epidemic of leadership loneliness. She shows leaders how to break the disconnection spiral (Spoiler: it’s not another meeting or employee survey.)

Her research-backed Look Up, Show Up, Step Up™ framework flips traditional engagement on its head. This isn't about adding more to your plate—it's about transforming the moments you already have into Meaning-FULL Connectivity™.

Because when leaders show up full instead of fine, teams catch that energy. Connection becomes contagious. And engagement stops being something you do to people and becomes something you create with them.

Ideal For:

Leaders of distributed or hybrid teams wherestruggling with declining engagement despite increased "connection" efforts
HR professionals seeking employee experience strategies that actually move engagement and retention metrics
Organizations and teams where traditional engagement approaches have fallen flat
Executive teams ready to address the leadership loneliness epidemic that's quietly undermining performance

Audience Takeaways:

Understand the real cost of workplace disconnection and how it sabotages performance, innovation, and retention across your organization
Apply a practical framework to transform "fine" into fully engaged—starting with yourself
Implement daily connection practices that strengthen relationships and results without adding meetings to your calendar
Bonus Resource: Meaning-FULL Connectivity™ Implementation Guide with self-assessment and starter steps for immediate action

Ready to Book Morag? Let's Talk

Ruby's Signature Keynote

Be Your
Own Ally.

Where Authentic Leadership Begins

Because self-care is not selfish - it's the source of sustainable impact.

We talk a lot about being great teammates, caring leaders, and trusted friends. But too often, we show up for everyone else while quietly abandoning the one relationship that shapes them all—the one we have with ourselves. You can't light the way for others if your own flame is out.

When you try, your energy wanes, your patience thins, and the joy that once fueled your life and work begins to fade. Many leaders carry this truth silently, believing that self-care is selfish or that their needs come last. But the truth is: taking care of yourself first is the key to unlocking your ability to deeply connect and authentically lead and serve others.

In this transformative keynote, Ruby flips the script on traditional leadership thinking. Using the five core practices of the Ally Mindset™—Abundance & Generosity, Connection & Compassion, Courage & Vulnerability, Candor & Debate, and Action & Accountability—she reveals how to apply these behaviors inward, not just outward.

With vulnerable storytelling and interactive reflection, Ruby guides leaders to reconnect with themselves and build the emotional resilience needed to lead authentically and sustainably.

Because being a friend to others starts with showing up for yourself—first, fully, and unapologetically.

Based on the book You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up As One!)

Ideal For Audiences Who Are:

High-performers who support everyone else—but rarely pause to support themselves
Navigating change, pressure, or burnout who need a mindset refresh (without the toxic positivity)
Ready to lead, live, and connect with greater authenticity—starting from the inside out

Audience Takeaways:

Develop a renewed relationship with yourself: Learn to extend the same compassion and support to yourself that you give others.
Replace self-sabotage with Self-Leadership: Master tools to shift unhelpful habits into practices rooted in clarity, courage, and care.
Build a personal "Self-Ally" action plan: Support your energy, growth, and whole-person well-being—without burning out.

To Lead from Within - Book Ruby!

Eric's Signature Keynote

Eric Spencer standing on a stage giving a keynote presentation

Choosing
Connection.

The Simple Leadership Decision That Changes Everything

Small Actions, Big Impact: How to Bring Humanity Back to Work

Work doesn’t have to suck. But let’s face it—disengagement is rising, relationships are fraying, and too many people show up surrounded by colleagues… and still feel completely alone.

Even worse? A shocking 75% of employees say the most stressful part of their day is talking to their boss. Oof. Free snacks and foosball tables won’t fix that. But here’s the good news: you can.

The number one influencer of happiness, engagement, and productivity at work—and in life—is the quality and depth of your relationships. It’s all about connection.

In this engaging, vulnerable, and interactive keynote, executive coach and author Eric Spencer shares his personal rock-bottom moment—and the hard-earned lesson that friendship at work isn’t just nice to have, it’s mission-critical. Backed by research from You, Me, We and brought to life through stories, laughter, and real-time audience interaction, Eric shows how small, intentional relationship investments can transform culture and ignite team performance.

Eric offers a practical, human approach to building teams where people don’t just work together—they thrive together.

Based on the book You, Me, We. Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!)

Ideal For Audiences Who Are:

Wading through hybrid weirdness. Remote silence, siloed teams, and digital overload are eroding trust and slowing collaboration.
Feeling the slow creep of stress and “meh.” Low energy and rising disengagement are hurting morale—and performance.
Ready to rebuild real community. Because teams that connect deeply, deliver consistently—and stay longer.

Audience Takeaways:

Discover the surprising power of workplace friendships: And why they’re not a “perk,” but a business and happiness imperative
Master the Ally Mindset™ framework: Understand the five practices that build deep, meaningful workplace relationships that weather any storm.
Create connection rituals that stick: Discover simple, budget-friendly practices that fundamentally shift how your team communicates and collaborates.

Yes, I Want Eric!

In addition to our signature keynotes, the following descriptions are our most frequently requested keynotes.
You pick the topic, the format, and the voice—we’ll bring the insight, energy, and British (or Colorado) charm.

The Four Yeses

Creating Connection One Relationship
at a Time

How to Foster Belonging in Today’s Hybrid Workplace

Hybrid work has left many teams feeling disconnected and disengaged. We all crave a sense of belonging—but too often we’re left wondering: Can I count on you? Can I depend on you? Do you care about me? Can I trust you? These are the Four Yeses that power every strong relationship.

In this interactive, story-rich keynote, your leaders will learn how to “go first” in building workplace friendships that spark loyalty, collaboration, and results. Participants won’t just hear about connection—they’ll practice it, watching new bonds form before the session ends.

Because when your team can answer “yes” to all four questions, performance and well-being rise together.

Based on the bestselling book You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work (and How to Show Up as One!)

Ideal for Audiences Who Are:

Feeling isolated in hybrid or remote setupsand missing everyday camaraderie
Seeing tension or disengagement erode trust and collaboration
Ready to rebuild real connection—one conversation, one “yes” at a time

Audience Takeaways:

Recognize the Four Yeses. Understand the questions every teammate must answer to feel safe, valued, and committed
Increase self-awareness of leadership presence. Learn how your signals invite—or inhibit—belonging
Apply connection strategies in any setting. Leave with practical tools to deepen trust and collaboration across hybrid teams

Let's Say Yes!

Relationship
Intelligence

Your Leadership Multiplier

Based on the award-winning book Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships by Morag Barrett

Every leader has one: that colleague, client, or stakeholder who makes success harder than it needs to be. This keynote is your audience’s guide to turning workplace friction into forward momentum.

Your success isn’t powered by tasks and deliverables alone—it’s powered by people. Yet many leaders leave the health of their most critical relationships to chance, assuming trust, support, and alignment will just happen.

They don’t.

In times of change, uncertainty, and risk, relationships either rise or rupture. You can’t afford for key connections to wobble—or vanish. When it matters most, the real question is: Who has your back?

In this practical, research-informed keynote, your audience will explore Relationship Intelligence—the strategic skill of intentionally investing in the people who power their success. Through the lens of the Relationship Ecosystem™, they’ll learn how to assess and elevate their connections with clarity, purpose, and consistency.

Because in business, success is powered by relationships.

Ideal For:

Leaders managing high-stakes initiatives who are discovering the relationships they thought were solid... aren't
Executives navigating organizational change and realizing their influence stops at their title
Teams experiencing relationship friction that's slowing progress and creating unnecessary stress
Professionals ready to lead with intention rather than leaving critical relationships to chance

Audience Takeaways:

Understand the true cost of neglected relationships. Explore how unspoken tension, misalignment, and trust gaps derail performance.
Apply the Relationship Ecosystem™ That Fortune 500 leaders use to map their most critical connections
Transform relationship friction into momentumwith concrete strategies to strengthen relationships that drive results
Includes: 9-Day Relationship Action Plan with pragmatic tools you can apply today.

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NEW Event Opener

From Small Talk
to Real Talk

Creating Unforgettable Events Through Human Connection

Transform networking into genuine connections that spark collaboration

We show up for conferences hoping for fresh ideas, great speakers, and meaningful connections. But the moment we walk into the grand ballroom, all we can hear is Mom's voice whispering, "Stranger danger," and we wonder, "Is it too early to pretend I have urgent emails?"

So we play it safe: cling to our crew, hide behind our phones, or stick with that friendly coffee line buddy—anything to avoid the awkwardness of a real conversation.

This session flips that script.

In this fun, fast-paced, and highly interactive experience, participants learn to move beyond "So, what do you do?" into conversations that spark genuine connection—without all that forced networking cringe. Through smart, simple strategies, your audience will laugh, talk, and actually connect in ways that last long after the closing keynote.

Because what makes a conference unforgettable? It's not just the content-it's the connections.

Perfect For Events Where Attendees (and Event Organizers):

Tired of conference cliques. Ready to swap scrolling and small talk for real engagement
Hoping to turn strangers into collaborators. Wanting conversations that matter (minus the cringe)
Aiming for a memorable experience. Looking to host an event people remember because the connections stick

Audience Takeaways:

Develop host mindset: Create inclusive, welcoming moments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued
Spark deeper conversations with confidence: Move beyond small talk into authentic exchanges—even with total strangers.
Embed post-event connection rituals: Turn new contacts into real relationships, not just forgotten name tags

Let's Kick Off with Connection

A laptop with skyeteam attending a zoom meeting. On the screen is a Morag Barrett, Eric Spencer, Jose Acevedo, and Ruby Vesely

Contagious
Leadership

The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Because emotions are contagious—and so is your leadership.

As leaders, we bring the weather. Whether we realize it or not, our emotions travel with us from one conversation to the next—shaping trust, decision-making, and team performance. They don’t just affect the culture; they are the culture.

Being a great leader is easy when things are going well. But in moments of high stakes, uncertainty, or relentless change—when we need to be at our best—we often show up at our worst. In today’s back-to-back meeting culture, there’s no time to breathe, move, or reset. Emotions leak out in ways we never intended, and even seasoned leaders slip into reaction mode, leaving relationships scorched instead of strengthened.

But leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence.

In this science-backed, story-filled keynote, you’ll discover how mastering emotional intelligence (EQ) transforms pressure moments into leadership opportunities. You’ll gain brain-based strategies delivered with signature humor and humanity—and walk away with clarity, connection, and resilience.

Because when you manage yourself well, you lead others better.

Ideal for Audiences Who Are:

Trying to lead with grace—even when the pressure’s high, the inbox is boiling, and emotions are running hot
Tired of unintentionally scorching relationships—and eager to strengthen them instead
Ready to stop reacting and start responding—with clarity, calm, and connection

Audience Takeaways:

Understand the neuroscience of emotional contagion. Learn how emotions impact team, performance, and morale
Recognize pressure-triggered behavior patterns. Spot the leaders moves that build-or break-trust.
Stay emotionally clear under pressure. Walk away with practical tools to stay centered, connected, and self-aware-even on your hardest days.

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From “Me” to “We”

Inspiring, high-impact keynotes that help your leaders build trust, spark connection, and deliver outstanding results—together.

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Morag's Signature Keynote

Fine Is a Four-Letter Word

How to Close the Connection Gap and Fuel Engagement

Ideal For:

Audience Takeaways:

Ruby's Signature Keynote

Be Your Own Ally.

Where Authentic Leadership Begins

Ideal For Audiences Who Are:

Audience Takeaways:

Eric's Signature Keynote

ChoosingConnection.

The Simple Leadership Decision That Changes Everything

Ideal For Audiences Who Are:

Audience Takeaways:

In addition to our signature keynotes, the following descriptions are our most frequently requested keynotes. You pick the topic, the format, and the voice—we’ll bring the insight, energy, and British (or Colorado) charm.

The Four Yeses

Creating Connection One Relationship at a Time

How to Foster Belonging in Today’s Hybrid Workplace

Ideal for Audiences Who Are:

Audience Takeaways:

RelationshipIntelligence

Your Leadership Multiplier

Ideal For:

Audience Takeaways:

NEW Event Opener

From Small Talk to Real Talk

Creating Unforgettable Events Through Human Connection

Transform networking into genuine connections that spark collaboration

Perfect For Events Where Attendees (and Event Organizers):

Audience Takeaways:

Contagious Leadership

The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Because emotions are contagious—and so is your leadership.

Ideal for Audiences Who Are:

Audience Takeaways:

Our Keynote Speakers

Morag Barrett

Eric Spencer

Ruby Vesely

Let's Connect

From
“Me” to “We”

Play
Video

Be Your
Own Ally.

Choosing
Connection.

In addition to our signature keynotes, the following descriptions are our most frequently requested keynotes.
You pick the topic, the format, and the voice—we’ll bring the insight, energy, and British (or Colorado) charm.

Creating Connection One Relationship
at a Time

Relationship
Intelligence

From Small Talk
to Real Talk

Contagious
Leadership