Human Flourishing
Keynote Speaker

Transforming Self‑Aware Leaders into Catalysts of Brave Innovation, Psychological Safety & Sustainable Growth

As generative AI, geopolitical shocks, and relentless market swings redraw every industry map, most organizations chase the next tool or reorg—only to watch change fatigue, disengagement, and talent churn surge. Rachel Weissman’s data‑backed “Inner Upgrade” shows why the real competitive edge is upgrading humans, not just hardware. Drawing on her 5,000 hours of meditation, design‑thinking leadership at Salesforce AI and Google, and her Integrity‑Driven Leadership model, Rachel reveals a repeatable practice for building leaders who stay calm in chaos, decide with clarity, and inspire teams to innovate from curiosity rather than fear. In 60 energizing minutes, audiences experience the mindset shift that turns disruption into a playground for bold ideas and resilient performance.

KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• A neuroscience‑supported method to expand self‑awareness under pressure and prevent burnout.
• A three‑step practice for converting uncertainty into confident, high‑velocity decision‑making.
• How integrity signals build psychological safety that 5×’s creativity and trust.
• Daily micro‑habits that rewire attention and emotional regulation in <10 minutes.
• A blueprint to align personal growth with organizational goals, creating compounding ROI on every change initiative.

How Deep Listening & Radical Curiosity Unlock Breakthrough Ideas Across Hybrid, AI‑First Teams

Great ideas rarely die from lack of budget—they die from skepticism, silos, and leaders who can’t hear what’s possible. In this provocative keynote, Rachel Weissman demonstrates how “listening intelligence” and integrity‑based leadership convert stale brainstorming into a culture of bold experimentation. Audiences follow her journey designing billion‑user products at Google and launching three start‑ups, learning why the leaders who out‑invent competitors are the ones who ask better questions, surface hidden signals, and model the psychological safety that frees teams to challenge assumptions. Expect real‑world stories, brain‑science insights, and practical exercises participants can run in their very next meeting.

KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• The “Four Levels of Listening” framework that triples collaboration speed across functions and time zones.
• Curiosity rituals that neutralize fear of failure and spark 10× idea pipelines.
• Techniques for translating personal integrity into organization‑wide trust and faster go‑to‑market cycles.
• A facilitation template that transforms any status meeting into a breakthrough lab.
• Metrics for tracking innovation quality (not just quantity) and visibly linking it to revenue.

Preparing People—Not Just Processes—for the AI‑Powered Future of Work

Over 40 % of core skills will shift within two years, yet most reskilling programs ignore the human operating system that absorbs change. Rachel Weissman’s “Inside‑Out Reskilling” keynote equips leaders to future‑proof talent by developing the mindsets that accelerate any skill acquisition: metacognition, resilience, and purpose‑driven learning. Blending cutting‑edge workforce data with lessons from guiding Fortune 100 layoffs, up‑skilling labs, and career‑transition cohorts, Rachel maps a clear path from anxiety to agency. The result? Employees who see AI as a collaborator, upskill 2× faster, and stay loyal because their growth is woven into company strategy.

KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• A diagnostic for spotting the three hidden mindset gaps that derail most reskilling budgets.
• The “Curiosity → Capability → Contribution” loop that halves time‑to‑competency in new roles.
• Micro‑coaching practices managers can use to turn layoffs or role shifts into growth inflection points.
• Strategies to embed well‑being and psychological safety into every L&D sprint, boosting retention.
• A modular roadmap for aligning individual career aspirations with enterprise AI adoption plans—so transformation sticks.