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FACILITATION AND FORUM TRAINING

I create transformative experiences for leadership teams and entrepreneurial groups like YPO and EO through retreat facilitation and intimate group trainings.

"Our company plans events and meetings for a living. I’ve seen a lot of facilitators, and Andrew is hands down the best I’ve ever seen. We loved him at our offsite, and I recommend him to anyone who asks."
— Ben Hindman, Founder/CEO of Splashthat.com (acq. Cvent)

If you need a dynamic facilitator or speaker to help your team build a winning culture with practical communication techniques, let’s connect.

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KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS

I deliver keynotes for conferences like Summit Series, Conscious Capitalism, and FORUM400, as well as workshops for high-growth startups like Mindbloom and Fortune 500 brands like MasterCard and Google.

"Andrew delivered an inspiring presentation to over 1,000 attendees at this year’s Patient Experience Summit. His compelling stories and eye-opening research on human connection earned him one of the few standing ovations of the event."
— Adrienne Boissy, Chief Experience Officer, Cleveland Clinic

If you need a keynote that drives clear communication, an engaging culture, and tangible business results, let’s connect

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testimonials

“Andrew has the rare ability to immediately connect to audiences on both an emotional and intellectual level, a calm and magnetic confidence that engages any crowd, and important words of wisdom for living a connected life.”

Ben Rattray - Founder // Change.org

“Attendees left with practical communication techniques that they could immediately put to work for their business. We even had several attendees say it was their favorite session from the conference! I wouldn’t hesitate to have Andrew come back and present with us again.”

Julia Van Amerongen - Director of Programs // Conscious Capitalism Summit

“Andrew delivered an inspiring presentation to more than 1000 attendees at this years Patient Experience Summit. He told compelling stories and introduced our caretakers to compelling research on the power of gratitude and meaningful human connection. He was one of the few speakers to receive a standing ovation after his talk."

Adrienne Boisey, Chief Experience Officer // The Cleveland clinic

“Members were very happy with the sales workshop. Several attendees even called it their favorite ISE session ever. Our members, typically high-performing sales executives and leaders began implementing Andrew's lessons that day and have already seen exemplary results."

Fred Diamond, Executive Director // Institute of Excellence in Sales

“Andrew opened up our 150 person retreat with a Social Flow workshop. I have produced experiences for over a decade and it was one of the best opening connection inducing, ice breaking, joy inducing launches i have participated in. Interaction only goes far - in a matter of minutes Andrew led participants in deepening. it truly set the tone for the rest of the weekend and was noted as the highlight of the weekend by numerous attendees."

Manish Vora, CEO // Museum of Ice Cream

“Here at Zappos, we are fortunate to work with many of the best speakers on the planet. Andrew was better than many of the biggest names we've ever had on the stage. Our audience loved the interactivity and practicality of his session and we can't wait to have him back again."

Antoinette Duran, Director of Internal Communications // Zappos

“Andrew is an incredible facilitator and is particularly good at opening an event. He inspires groups to be more comfortable with each other, feel inspired to bring their full selves to an experience and connect with both themselves and others more genuinely than they ever would in a normal social environment. As an organizer, he made my life significantly easier and helped create the weekend into a “best ever” event for those attending.” He 10Xs the experience.

Janine Legler // Gitcoin foundation

“Andrew’s workshop was a 10/10 hit. The perfect way to open our annual company retreat. The team left the session feeling more relaxed, connected and the stage was set for everyone to have more meaningful conversations throughout the week. If you want to make it easier for your team to connect at your event, I can’t recommend Andrew and this workshop more highly."

Dylan Benyon, CEO // Mindbloom CEO

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

Laurie Armstrong, Senior Communicaitons Manager // MasterCard

“Andrew delivered an inspiring keynote to our audience of the top life insurance sales professionals in the country. These are all individuals who know how to sell, and Andrew managed to present insightful communication techniques that our attendees hadn't heard before. Several attendees told me it was their favorite presentation...ever!"

Cathy Neifeld, Program Chair // Forum400 annual conference

“We worked with Andrew to develop a workshop on social flow for our 200+ person company off-site. Employees found it very helpful as it set the groundwork for effective networking during our time together. We especially appreciated Andrew's willingness to "meet us where we're at" and adjust messaging and approach to fit our company and culture. I would highly recommend Andrew for any team gathering where you want people to connect."

Stacy Colby-King, CPO // Plus Power

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

HOW TO GET A YES

Authentic sales techniques to create intrigue and win buy-in

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 “shocking statistics”
Use the “Anchor” exercise to introduce your ideas naturally
Ask better questions that build connection before trying to “sell”
Lead with purpose and make people want to help you

RELATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Create a low-drama, high performance culture

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 will help your team to collaborate more, communicate effectively and create a culture of authentic connection.

Audience Takeaways:

Put an end to criticism and complaining and embrace full responsibility instead
Master the art of constructive feedback and conflict resolution
Learn how to end gossip at work and clear inter-office tension
Embrace curiosity to create a winning culture and avoid the trap of “being right”
Learn to speak objectively and create a culture of candor

GRATITUDE AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

create a healthier and more connected culture with simple gratitude practices

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.

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