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Colette Carlson, a Human Behavior Expert and CPAE Hall of Fame keynote speaker, is known for helping leaders, teams, and organizations activate The Human Edge™—the critical strategies that strengthen trust, foster connection, and elevate performance in an increasingly automated, fast-paced world.

Since founding her company, Speak Your Truth, Inc., Colette has delivered hundreds of keynote programs across five continents. Her content is shaped by decades of conversations – with executives, emerging leaders, sales professionals, and frontline teams – giving her a rare, real-world understanding of the human dynamics at play in today’s workplaces. Combined with her Master’s Degree in Human Behavior, this lived research enables Colette to provide both strategic insight and practical, actionable solutions.

Keynote Topics

Keynote #1 : THE HUMAN EDGE™ IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP: MASTER CONNECTION. BUILD TRUST. FUTURE-PROOF YOUR TEAM.

The future isn’t just digital—it’s deeply human. In an era defined by rapid change, advancing technology, and generational diversity, it’s not just what leaders know, but how they connect that creates impact.

The Human Edge™ of Leadership equips leaders with the essential human-centric skills needed to foster trust, belonging, and performance in today’s complex workplace. From hybrid dynamics to high expectations, employees need leaders who communicate with clarity, compassion, and courage.

Rooted in neuroscience and real-world strategies, this research-based program helps leaders raise the quality of conversations to meet the moment—and lead with presence, purpose, and emotional intelligence.

Because people don’t just want to be managed.
They want to be seen, supported, and inspired.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
? Emotional Agility
Elevate your emotional intelligence to better navigate change, reduce friction, and create a connected, resilient team culture.
? Conversation That Moves People
Learn actionable, human-first techniques to spark meaningful dialogue, deepen trust, and drive accountability without micromanaging.
?? Psychological Safety As A Leadership Strategy
Create a safe space where people speak up, bring ideas forward, and feel valued for who they are—not just what they do.
? Strength-Spotting & Storytelling
Become a Human Highlighter® who authentically acknowledges progress and potential to boost motivation and morale.
? Cultivating A Culture Of Growth
Lead in a way that grows people—not just performance—so individuals and teams thrive under your leadership.

Keynote #2 : THE HUMAN EDGE™ THRIVING TEAMS: CONNECT AUTHENTICALLY. COLLABORATE FEARLESSLY. ACHIEVE COLLECTIVELY.

Teams don’t thrive by chance—they thrive by choice, awareness, and courageous communication.

In a workplace shaped by disruption, hybrid dynamics, and relentless pressure to perform, the most impactful teams are grounded in trust, fueled by emotional intelligence, and united by a shared sense of purpose.

The Human Edge™ of Thriving Teams equips leaders and contributors with actionable tools to deepen connection, foster a climate of psychological safety, and embrace change with confidence and clarity. This dynamic, insight-rich session blends science-backed strategies with relatable storytelling to unlock what every high-performing team needs most: trust, truth, and tenacity.

Because success today isn’t just about what we do—it’s how we show up for each other while doing it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Psychological Safety In Action
Foster an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and take risks—without fear of judgment or retaliation.

Emotional Intelligence That Elevates
Strengthen your self-awareness and empathy to build better relationships, defuse tension, and navigate change with composure.

Courageous Conversations
Replace silence or surface-level dialogue with meaningful conversations that move collaboration—and culture—forward.

Change Agility
Shift from resistance to resilience. Learn strategies that help your team adapt and thrive in the face of constant change and uncertainty.

Trust That Transforms
Build a culture where trust isn’t a buzzword—it’s a behavior. Learn everyday habits that reinforce accountability, connection, and confidence.

Aligned Accountability
Move from “me” to “we” thinking. Discover how to co-create shared goals, expectations, and feedback loops that drive collective achievement.

Keynote #3 : THE HUMAN EDGE™ RESILIENT PERFORMANCE TRAIN YOUR BRAIN. FUEL YOUR FOCUS. STRETCH YOUR EDGE.

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning light.

In today’s boundary-blurred, always-on world, thriving at work requires more than just grit. It demands intention, emotional agility, and the ability to shift from reactive to resilient—on repeat.

The Human Edge™ of Resilient Performance is a powerful and practical experience that helps individuals take back control of their time, energy, and mental clarity. Whether you’re navigating high-stakes deadlines, nonstop change, or the daily demands of hybrid life, this program provides the mindset reset and science-backed tools to stay focused, fueled, and forward-moving.

And unlike machines, humans aren’t designed to run 24/7. We require reflection, recalibration, and connection—this session shows you how to access all three.

Through relatable storytelling, brain science, and immediately usable techniques, participants will leave with a renewed sense of agency—and the strategies to lead themselves and others from burnout to breakthrough.

Because it’s not just about bouncing back—it’s about bouncing forward with purpose and power.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Focus On What You Can Control
Interrupt stress spirals by mastering mental filters that help you channel focus where it matters most.

Mindset Reset
Rewire your inner narrative and replace unhelpful patterns with empowering, science-backed reframes.

Energy Intelligence
Learn how to manage your energy—not just your time—by recognizing burnout cues and proactively restoring mental fuel.

Resilience Rituals
Build micro-habits that increase emotional endurance, improve clarity, and bring you back to center—even on tough days.

Support That Sticks
Create psychological safety for yourself and others by identifying what you need—and learning how to ask for it without guilt.

Stretch Your Edge
Adopt a growth mindset that helps you embrace discomfort, increase adaptability, and transform challenges into growth.
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Call or text Neal at (720) 498 -3275 or email neal@infinitespeakers.com to schedule a pre booking call with Colette or book her now for your next event