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In a world where every event needs to make an extraordinary impact, Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick stand out as seasoned keynote speakers with over two decades of compelling research that underpins their vibrant presentations.

 

Trusted voices in their field, they command the stage, whether physical or virtual, with charisma and credibility, captivating audiences and challenging them to push the boundaries of their potential.

 

Their unique approach focuses on empathetic, mission-driven leadership, introducing a paradigm shift that encourages growth and development, sparking change in ways never experienced before. Chester and Adrian don’t just deliver speeches; they ignite powerful conversations that resonate long after the event is over.

 

What sets them apart is their ability to couple profound insights with a highly entertaining delivery. With Adrian and/or Chester expect to ride an emotional rollercoaster that will leave your audience laughing, shedding a tear or two, and, most importantly, learning. By the end of their talk, attendees will not only have a fresh perspective but will also take away the motivation and tools to implement what they’ve learned.

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Adrian Gostick Speaking Topics

Building an All In Culture & Enhancing Engagement with Adrian Gostick

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The Anxiety Solution

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8 Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results with Adrian Gostick

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Adrian Gostick Media Kit
Adrian Gostick Speaker Sheet

Chester Elton Speaking Topics

Building an All In Culture & Enhancing Engagement with Chester Elton

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The Future of Work

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8 Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results with Chester Elton

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Chester Elton Media Kit
Chester Elton Speaker Sheet

Fuel Passion and Productivity: Discover the Power of an "All In" Culture

Let’s face it—driving discretionary effort and efficiency in the workplace isn’t easy. Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick can help your audience discover the magic of an “All In” culture where everyone believes their work matters.

 

Imagine a culture where everyone wants to work because they know they’re making a difference and their efforts are recognized.

When you bring Gostick & Elton to your event, you’re giving your audience a new perspective on what a positive workplace culture can look like and the impact it can have. 

All In: How the Best Leaders Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results

In this interactive and engaging session based on the New York Times bestselling business book All In—which includes research from more than 300,000 people in high-performance organizations—Gostick & Elton teach leaders how to Engage, Enable and Energize their workforces.


The presentation outlines how high-performance organizations deliver extraordinary results by creating a vibrant, productive culture where people believe that what they do matters, and they can make a difference.


The authors relate stories of leaders in action that vividly depict how these powerful methods can be implemented.


Key Learnings:

  • The 3 characteristics of the world’s most profitable, productive organizational and team cultures.
  • The 7 steps today’s most successful managers use to generate buy-in and belief.
  • How managers at any level can build a productive workgroup culture of their own–where employees commit to the culture and give that extra push of effort.

 

Designed for senior leaders and managers (although often tailored to include all employees), Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have presented All In to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is customized to an organization’s specific culture challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.

 

“Smart, fun, and practical. Smart, because the work is rooted in rock-solid data. Fun, in the humor, unique delivery and inspiring stories. Practical, in that everyone walks away with two or three actionable tools and ideas.”—EVP, Global Total Rewards, American Express

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Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results

These leadership concepts can increase employee engagement and help attract and keep great talent.


In Leading with Gratitude, the authors introduce research that shows how a few vital leadership skills—when done right—can boost employee engagement and reduce turnover. They also share the fascinating science behind why so many managers resist (aka: suck at) something so seemingly simple as gratitude.


Key Takeaways:

  • How gratitude helps managers understand the value their people are contributing—and what more their team members may have to give
  • How appreciation of employee efforts can enhance motivation & productivity, especially during times of change—81% of people say they’d work harder if their boss were more grateful
  • How leaders can master this skill to enhance team performance & trust—introducing the eight most powerful gratitude practices

 

Designed for senior leaders and managers (although often tailored to include all employees), Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have presented Leading with Gratitude to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is customized to an organization’s specific culture challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.

 

“A huge hit and personally inspired me to be a better leader! Not only is there relevant factual data for driving business results through engaging the workforce, but there’s also humor and audience participation to keep the audience motivated and invested.” —CCO, General Mills

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Anxiety at Work: Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty and get Stuff Done

50% OF WORKERS SAY anxiety negatively affects their performance.
60% OF ORGANIZATIONS plan to address anxiety & well-being in the next three years.
75% SAY the most stressful part of the job is their immediate supervisor.


Gostick & Elton provide 8 Strategies to help teams build resilience, handle uncertainty, and get stuff done!

  • The rising levels of anxiety in the workplace is unprecedented, and how we manage our people is a significant contributor.
  • Toxic workplaces increase anxiety in high-performing employees and can plant the seeds of uncertainty in usually confident workers.
  • Anxious workers burn out at more than twice the rate of other employees, tend to leave their jobs early, and will never recommend their workplaces to others.


Gostick and Elton’s research shows that almost half of workers say anxiety affects how they do their jobs, and three-quarters say their supervisor is the top reason for their anxiety. They detail these issues in their bestselling book, Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done. They can touch on essential resilience strategies in keynotes, executive coaching, courses, and masterclasses.


Designed for senior leaders and managers (although often tailored to include all employees), Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have presented Anxiety at Work to corporate audiences and conferences worldwide. The session is customized to an organization’s specific culture challenges based on pre-calls, interviews, and research.


You were both outstanding! We have received so many awesome comments about your presentation. Many are saying this is the best futureFOCUS conference they have ever attended. Your presentation rating has an average of 4.92 out of 5. WOW! Delta Dental

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The Best TEAM Wins: The 5 Disciplines of Today’s Most Effective Team Leaders

Most employees’ days are now spent working collaboratively, but still 96% of executives cite poor teamwork as the main source of workplace failures in their organizations. It might be the most-pressing question organizations must address: How can managers lead their teams to improved performance given the volatility and challenges we face today.


Based on an 850,000-person study of the most profitable, innovative work teams, New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton introduce audiences to the new science of teamwork—helping leaders deal with the increased speed of change in business, global and remote employees, the rise of the Millennials, the need to work more cross-functionally across departments, and more.


Gostick & Elton’s research has discovered a set of leadership disciplines that make the biggest difference in building today’s best teams.


Key Takeaways:

  • Manage to the One—Identify the drivers of each team member for maximum engagement
  • Speed Productivity—Help new people and teams work faster & smarter
  • Challenge Everything—Inspire greater innovation through healthy debate
  • Focus on Customers—Build bridges across functions, cultures, and distance
    Designed for senior leaders and managers (although often tailored to include all employees), Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have presented The Best Team Wins to corporate audiences and association conferences worldwide.


“I don’t think I have ever seen a leadership or engagement presentation as clear and compelling. You provided not only the ‘what’ and ‘why’ but the ‘how to’ lead and manage to the one. Your presentation will go a very long way in helping us build a more aligned and engaged team of teams“–VP, Lockheed Martin

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Navigating the Future of Work

As the world of work rapidly evolves, it presents leaders with new challenges: How do we steer our operations in this shifting landscape? How do we cultivate a strong culture, ensure accountability, and direct our people toward the right behaviors in a reimagined future of work?

 

Gostick & Elton help organizations navigate this multi-dimensional work culture more effectively. In a mashup of their most sought-after topics, attendees learn to:

 

  • Communicate more effectively in a hybrid environment
  • Build stronger cultures with diverse, global, remote teams
  • Encourage innovation while giving people a voice
  • Tackle growing anxiety & mental health issues
  • Equip team members deal with uncertainty
  • Foster resilience in times of constant change

 

Designed for senior leaders and managers (although often tailored to include all employees), Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have presented The Future of Work to corporate audiences and association conferences worldwide.


“Extremely engaging and motivating talk! Most importantly, you tailored the content perfectly to ensure it was relevant to our fast-paced and forever-changing needs.”–Executive Director, Morgan Stanley

Elevate Your Event with Gostick & Elton: Data-Driven Motivational & Inspirational Keynote Speakers

Give your audience an unforgettable blend of education, inspiration, and transformative change.

With a foundation in exhaustive research—amassed from over a million working adults—Gostick & Elton infuse their keynotes with data-driven insights and findings, offering value that resonates and endures.

 

Don’t just host an event; create an experience that sparks meaningful change.  Contact us today to book Gostick or Elton and take your next conference or event to new heights of inspiration and learning.