Andrew inspires.

Andrew has been featured on TED.com. He has keynoted at premier conferences like The Summit Series and Conscious Capitalism. He has led workshops for Fortune 500 brands like MasterCard, Tapestry and Google. He also speaks for schools and colleges around the globe (NYU, Western Ontario) etc. He is widely regarded as one of the best event openers in the speaking industry.

“Our company plans conferences and meetings for a living. Andrew’s Social Flow workshop is the best session I’ve ever seen, especially for opening a conference. We used him at our offsite and I recommend him to anyone who asks.’ Ben Hindman - Founder/CEO, Splashthat.com

If you are looking for a sure thing speaker on:

• Communication

• Relationship Building

• Authentic influence and selling

… look no further.

Andrew's Most Popular Workshops:

Social Flow - a 4-question framework for confidence, meaningful conversation and connection

Communication, Confidence, Connection

For the past 30-years, researchers around the globe have been studying “flow” as the optimal state of human performance. Until now, the application of flow state research has been focused primarily on athletes, artists and entrepreneurs. Andrew has synthesized the science and principles of flow states into a practical framework that makes these peak states of performance accessible with people. Social Flow is an interactive presentation that will show your attendees how to meet new people, build deeper relationships and confidently talk about their ideas. This talk can be delivered as a keynote or experiential workshop.

Audience Takeaways:

• The 4-question ICAN framework to create authentic connection

• Turn your curiosity into a superpower

• Construct your “Social Identity” to feel more confident at the event and beyond

• Identify your “go-to questions” to spark meaningful conversation

• Unlock the power of appreciation to build confidence

Relational Leadership

Collaboration, Communication and Team Building

This presentation will empower everyone in your organization to create the relationships they want at work. The audience will master the “core-four” relational skills for sustainable success. This workshop is grounded in the principles of Conscious Leadership and will help your team to collaborate more, communicate effectively and create a culture of authentic connection.

Audience takeaways:

• How to operate “ Above the Line” and take responsibility for the quality of our relationships

• The art of constructive feedback 

• Leverage the power of appreciation

• Use curiosity to create a winning culture and avoid the trap of “being right”

• Learn to speak objectively and create a culture of candor

• Constructive conflict resolution to end drama in the workplace

How To Get A Yes

Sales, Pitching & Positioning

Whether you are seeking investment, pitching a client, or asking your boss for a bigger budget, the success of your priority project will often come down to a single decision maker saying yes. This talk will show you how to create “3C” communication (clear, concise and compelling) and win buy-in from decision makers when it matters most.

Audience Takeaways:

• Craft a signature story that connects people emotionally

• Make people care about your business with eye opening stats

• Overcome the fear of rejection. Ask for what you want

• Use the “Anchor” exercise to introduce your ideas naturally

• Articulate your purpose and make people want to help you

Gratitude and Employee Recognition

Employee Wellness, Company Culture

Learn the compelling research on gratitude and its ability to transform psychological well-being in and out of the workplace. Andrew will also share some of the simple gratitude exercises, employee recognition tactics and communication techniques that top tier leaders are adopting to be happier and more effective.

Audience Takeaways:

• The science of gratitude and its impact on health and happiness

• Do this for 60 seconds a day and you’ll be 25% happier

• Simple communication techniques to share your appreciation more effectively

• Simple employee recognition systems that you can put into place in minutes

• Learn how to unify a group with gratitude and recognition exercises

Recent Talks:

The Art of MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION @ GOOGLE

What They're Saying:

" Our global scholars loved the interactivity of the session and are already using your communication techniques to pitch their projects with more passion and confidence. Thank you!"

− LAURIE ARMSTRONG, MASTERCARD FOUNDATION 

"Members of the Institute for Excellence in Sales were very pleased with the sales workshop: several attendees even called it their favorite session ever! Our members, typically high-performing sales executives and leaders began implementing his lessons that day and have already seen exemplary results."

− FRED DIAMOND, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR // INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE IN SALES  

"Andrew is an inspiring speaker and presented some novel ideas for the student entrepreneurs in attendance. Most importantly, his tactics to develop a pitch and a story will help our community to pitch and advance their social entrepreneurial ventures. I strongly recommend him for any conference to inspire the next generation of leaders."

− ALEX SIMON, ORGANIZER // SHIFT SERIES CONFERENCE

"Andrew did an exceptional job speaking to our college group. He was engaging, impactful, and gave real direction as to how to make the connections you want to make, without the theoretical filler they often get at school."

− ELLEN CHRISTANSEN, PROGRAM DIRECTOR // DREAM CAREERS