Keynote Speaking

Elevate your next event with evidence-based insights that create meaningful organizational change. Our keynote presentations integrate research in positive psychology, organizational behavior, and leadership with practical frameworks that resonate long after the event ends. Through authentic storytelling and participant engagement, we share strategies for building trust, enhancing wellbeing, and fostering ethical leadership.

Drawing from over 25 years of experience in corporate leadership and brand strategy, Kellie combines the science of wellbeing with strategic communication to help organizations build enduring trust-based relationships. As a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and a Fellow with the Center on Positive Leadership at the University of Louisville’s College of Business, she brings academic rigor and real-world application to every presentation.

SIGNATURE TOPICS

Our keynote presentations focus on three transformative areas:

  • The Science of Anchor Relationships™: Explore how intentional relationships shape ethical leadership and drive organizational success, based on research conducted at the University of Louisville’s Center on Positive Leadership. Learn to identify and nurture connections that reinforce values and enhance decision-making under pressure.
  • Building Trust Through Communication: Discover evidence-based practices for establishing and maintaining trust, drawing from extensive experience advising organizations including The U.S. White House, TD Ameritrade, and Comcast Corporation on strategic communications during periods of change.
  • Integrating Wellbeing and Performance: Learn how organizations achieve sustainable results by creating environments where both people and performance flourish naturally, supported by research from the University of Pennsylvania’s Applied Positive Psychology program.

YOUR AUDIENCE WILL EXPERIENCE:

  • Research-Based Applications: Practical insights grounded in positive psychology, organizational behavior, and communication science that translate directly to workplace challenges.
  • Authentic Engagement: A presentation style that combines real-world examples with opportunities for audience reflection and discussion.
  • Actionable Frameworks: Clear methodologies and tools that generate positive outcomes beyond the presentation.
  • Evidence-Based Solutions: Strategies validated through academic research and refined through real-world implementation.

CUSTOMIZATION AND DELIVERY

Each keynote is tailored through careful consultation to address your organization’s specific challenges and objectives. Available in both in-person and virtual formats, our presentations can be adapted for:

  • Leadership Conferences
  • Corporate Events
  • Industry Conventions
  • Executive Retreats
  • Team Development Programs

Presentations typically range from 45-90 minutes and include supplementary resources and practice guides to extend learning beyond the event. Our approach integrates Kellie’s expertise in positive psychology, strategic communications, and organizational trust-building to deliver lasting value for your audience.

TESTIMONIALS:

“Can someone please bring a glass and a spoon or a bell to Hyatt B. [Kellie Cummings] is generating LOTS of great discussion and Comms people are hard to interrupt.”

“Learned valuable strategic advisor skills from [Kellie Cummings] today. An excellent workshop!”

“I so enjoyed learning from you at the IABC global conference this past week. Your workshop sparked a lot of ideas for me. I’ve been reviewing my notes from your class and can’t wait to share them with my boss. Thank you for showing up and inviting the class to build empathy.”

“I found myself drawing connections to my current client work throughout the presentation.”

“Loved the interactive aspects of this session. The research presented was very valuable, and useful for anyone regardless of their communication role. The collaboration techniques used assured that multiple voices were heard and added an extra dimension of usefulness to the session.”

“I really appreciated learning the frameworks and hearing examples.”

“Excellent session. Thank you, I learned a number of great new things!!”

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