Trusted by Leaders Around the World
From Fortune 500 companies to global institutions, Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks has delivered keynotes and led off-sites and workshops with organizations to build stronger, more adaptive teams during times of change.
"It is a rare person who can sherpa a senior corporate team through a swamp and safely out the other side. Jeffrey did exactly that, connecting us back to our immensely human capabilities. He once again reminded us that leaning in to what makes us human, truly is our competitive advantage."
Shannon Lundquist | Senior Client Partner, Deloitte Canada
"It was a pleasure to work with Jeffrey while he taught our senior leaders about advancing customer focus. He is the unique combination of deep insight, humility to learn, and humor. He consistently was one of our top rated teachers."
Chris Arvin | Former Director of Leadership Development, Caterpillar
"Jeffrey is a dynamic and compelling storyteller who grounds his insights in research and data, making complex ideas both accessible and actionable. I highly recommend jim as a speaker and facilitator to engage, inspire, and guide any group navigating business and technology transformation."
Catriona | Moriarty Sr. Director, Organization & Talent Development
"We have worked with Jeffrey for years since discovering his wit and wisdom. The training left a lasting impact and is a guiding light in my professional and personal journey. I deeply recommend Jeffrey’s insights, research and outcome-based approach to leadership."
Kari Mahaffey | Senior Vice President, Cloud | Oracle
Keynote & Executive Education Topics
From the lecture hall to the boardroom, Jeffrey brings two decades of behavioral science research to life as a keynote speaker, helping leaders and teams understand what really drives human performance at work through talks on change management, workplace culture, and beyond.
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Leading Change / Transformation
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Collaborative Momentum
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Enhancing the Human X AI Experience
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(Re) Building Connection and Trust
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Building resilient and high impact team and organizational cultures
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Competitive Empathy
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Bricolage, Creative Resourcefulness
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Competent Humility
Available formats: Keynotes, Workshops, or Retreats
Upcoming Events
August 5th, 2026: Human Mode, Always. Collaborative practices that enhance connection, meaning and impact.
8/5/26 12:45 – 1:30 pm Keynote address @ 2026 Workplace Mental Health Conference | Eisenberg Family Depression Center
This session will explore the “why” and “how” of building high-quality, “immensely human” connections. Pulling from original research and the work of others, the session will describe practices for fostering psychological safety and authentic connection as a primary driver for well-being and a relational antidote to loneliness and disengagement.
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, PhD, William Russell Kelly Professor of Business Administration
A full recording of this session will not be available. Select highlights will be shared after the conference.
October 8-9th, 2026: Breaking Through: Leading in an Age of Constant Change
Keynote Address: Human Connection and Collaboration in the Age of AI with Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks
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