Hannah Ubl: Business Culture

Hannah Ubl is a workplace culture expert and co-founder of Good Company Consulting, helping organizations create mindful, empathetic, and human-centered cultures where people thrive.

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Highlights:
  • Co-founder of Good Company Consulting, specializing in workplace culture transformation
  • Over a decade of research on the human experience at work
  • Recognized authority on empathy-driven leadership and organizational wellbeing
  • Frequently keynotes at corporate conferences, HR summits, and leadership retreats

Formats: Keynote Speaker | Workplace Culture Strategist | Leadership Facilitator

Audiences: Corporate executives, HR and people leaders, organizational development professionals, and teams committed to building inclusive, engaging, and resilient workplace cultures.

Outcomes:
  1. Actionable strategies to create people-first, high-performance cultures.
  2. A renewed understanding of how empathy and mindfulness drive productivity.
  3. Motivation to challenge outdated workplace models and lead with humanity.
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  • Travels from: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

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THE FUTURE OF WORK IS HUMAN: CREATING PEOPLE-FIRST CULTURES

We are entering a new era of work, one where businesses win when leaders are compassionate, communication is empathetic, and people are prioritized. But that transformation, much like any kind of change, requires a great degree of intention and care. By embracing the workplace lessons learned during the pandemic years there’s an opportunity to design the kind of organization we all want to work in, and a culture we can all be a part of.

In this presentation, you’ll learn how to create a healthier, happier, and ultimately more successful company culture by putting people first. Steeped in years of research and listening (really listening) to employees at all levels, it will paint the picture of what the future of work can and should look like, and how you can get started with that redesign right away.

ATTENDEE TAKEAWAYS:

  • An exploration of the three cornerstones of compassionate leadership
  • Strategies to take organizational communication from autopilot to intentional and empathetic
  • Tactical tools to start transforming your work culture

First, there was the computer, then the search engine, the smartphone, social media, and now… there’s AI. All of these revolutionary technological innovations have upended the way we communicate, lead, and get work done. And while it’s tempting to consider AI as the one tool to rule them all, we have to approach this time with intention and a little bit of care.

To successfully implement AI into any workforce, leaders need to strike a happy balance between embracing artificial intelligence and nurturing emotional intelligence; they need to prioritize the people who are using AI. Because while technology may improve how we do so much at work, one thing remains the same: when leaders center humans at work, everyone wins.

Takeaways:

  • Understand how EI and AI work together to help organizations succeed
  • Best practices from teams that view AI as a tool that complements a people-first mindset
  • Strategies to keep humans and EI front and center amidst change
  • The soft skills that are critical for success in this brave new world of work

Building teams that really work.

Establishing trust at work is no simple matter. People have devoted entire lives trying to pinpoint that special, almost magical alchemy behind cohesive, collaborative, and trusting teams. While every organization is different, and no two teams will be the same, there are some core concepts that can help leaders craft their own cultures of trust.

In this presentation, we identify common (and sometimes surprising) barriers and break down the key ingredients required to build strong, truly trusting teams.

From consistent messaging to embracing candor, to admitting vulnerabilities and extending grace, The Alchemy of Trust highlights the “why” and demystifies the “how,” all while providing actionable insights that can be implemented the very next day.

Takeaways Include:

  • How to establish psychological safety so employees feel confident taking calculated, innovative risks
  • Critical, sometimes counterintuitive mindsets that will create buy-in and help bridge gaps across teams
  • Case studies from organizations that have figured out how to successfully build trust, be it in-person or in a virtual or hybrid setting                      

Strategies to build relationships authentically.                                         

Technology has changed the way we work, in ways both good and bad. With much of our communication shifting from face-to-face to screen-to-screen, building authentic work relationships is harder now than ever before. With study after study citing strong professional relationships as a key factor for engagement, motivation, and work satisfaction, now is the time to acquire the skills to build and maintain connections at work.

In this presentation, we identify what’s getting in the way of connecting authentically at work, explore strategies to shape stronger teams, and present best practices from organizations that have discovered the secret sauce to building communities of supportive and interconnected peers.                                           

Takeaways Include:    

  • How to remove barriers that prevent meaningful relationships at work
  • Using a people-first approach to create a sense of belonging and appreciation
  • Overcoming the need to be “perfect,” and instead, learning how to show up as your authentic self 

We are boldly striding into a brave new world of work. As organizations, leaders, and employees try to reconcile what it means to “return to the office,” so many questions are being asked about what this next normal should look like.

  1. Do we start from scratch?
  2. Do we go back to the way things were?
  3. Do we tackle the challenges of hybrid work?

With all these questions comes all the anxiety. And while it might be tempting to return to what was familiar and comfortable before, we need to take recent lessons to heart and courageously create a work environment that serves both the organization and the humans doing the work.

A workplace reimagined is one that leads with a people-first approach, proactively creates a burnout-free but productive culture, and embraces flexible policies without sacrificing the connection and collaboration of in-person work. It might feel daunting, but it is doable—and this presentation shows you how. 

Takeaways:

  • Framework to shift your mindset and reimagine the future of work
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of returning to work 
  • Fresh insights on how to prevent and manage stress during change
  • Techniques to spot hybrid work hazards before they happen
  • Practical strategies to redesign how you motivate, engage, and lead 

The tides have changed, and so have perceptions about what makes for a good job, a good organization, and a good leadership methodology.

So why is it that so many leaders continue to operate with a workplace ethos that just isn’t resonating in our modern working world?

Those that aren’t adapting to the new rules of the game are facing an environment rife with frustrated employees, high attrition rates, and broken lines of communication… not to mention a pipeline of talent that will quickly dry up without some much-needed change.

Through this presentation, Hannah makes the case for why the new leadership mindset shift is critical and explores how the best in the biz are embracing transformation and choosing…

  • Trust and transparency over strict rules and regulation
  • Radical candor over formal, diplomatic messaging
  • Listening to understand over listening to respond
  • People and empathy over dollars and cents

Who is this for? Executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

In a very real way, Generation Z is seeing the world differently than any generation that’s come before. And while they’re often lumped in with Millennials, Gen Z—born 1996 to 2010—has emerged as a distinct cohort that’s shifting the workplace in profound ways.

These are true digital natives who were raised by skeptical and independent Generation Xers. Never having known a time without the internet, Gen Z is unsurprisingly resetting expectations for communication, engagement, and motivation at work.

From ghosting to Face tuning to Bitmoji resumes, this presentation takes you into the Gen Z mindset, the ways they may shift the future of work, and how you can adapt to meet the changing tides.

Takeaways:

  • Gain strategies to recruit and retain the youngest generation at work
  • Learn why the human element will be even more critical for engaging these digital natives
  • Deep understanding of the why behind the what of Gen Z behavior and motivation
  • Tools to navigate the most current and critical workplace trends

It’s a story often told: a new generation enters the workplace and every other generation grapples with how to understand and connect with the unknown factor on their teams.

For the past fifteen years, this tale has focused on the over-researched Millennials, and while some might prefer to unsubscribe from the generational conversation (especially Millennials themselves), Generation Z’s presence is cause for a reboot.

Because much to everyone’s surprise, they are proving to behave, communicate, and engage in stark contrast to their predecessors. Who’s feeling that pain the most? Millennials. From how each generation was raised, to how they collaborate, what they expect for work-life balance, and how they prefer manager-managee relationships… the potential for conflict is high.

This presentation makes sense of the change so everyone can work together seamlessly as their most authentic selves.

Takeaways:

  • The truth about how similar Gen Z and Millennials are (or aren’t)
  • Tools for Millennial managers to engage Gen Z
  • Communication tactics for Gen Z to manage their Millennial managers
  • Analysis of the latest generational trends impacting the workplace

Talent Short Bio

Hannah Ubl is a dynamic keynote speaker, culture strategist, and Co-founder of Good Company Consulting, known for her fresh, fearless approach to transforming workplace culture. Her mission is bold and refreshing—to help organizations create workplaces that don’t suck. With over a decade of in-depth research on generational dynamics, employee engagement, and workplace well-being, Hannah challenges outdated norms and inspires companies to rethink how they treat their people.

Her expertise lies in helping leaders replace transactional management with mindful leadership grounded in empathy, kindness, and trust. She believes that when employees feel seen, heard, and valued, they naturally drive performance, innovation, and loyalty.

Hannah’s energy on stage is both contagious and compelling. She delivers data-backed insights with humor and humanity, inviting audiences to explore what truly makes work meaningful. Whether speaking to Fortune 500 companies, startups, or associations, Hannah equips leaders with practical tools to foster cultures of connection, belonging, and growth.

Meet Hannah Ubl, a dynamic force in the world of professional speaking, dedicated to transforming organizations into places where people thrive. With a passion for challenging traditional workplace norms, Hannah’s mission is clear: to create workplaces that don’t suck.

As the Co-founder of Good Company Consulting, she brings a fresh perspective to the table, advocating for a shift away from viewing employees as mere numbers on a spreadsheet. Instead, Hannah emphasizes the importance of treating individuals in the workplace with mindfulness, empathy, and kindness, recognizing that this approach not only enhances the human experience but also drives organizational success.

In conclusion, Hannah Ubl’s commitment to building workplaces that don’t suck transcends the confines of conventional wisdom, offering a vision of a future where organizations thrive by prioritizing people. 

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Hannah Ubl | 2024 Keynote Reel | Workplace Culture Speaker

Discover how Hannah Ubl, workplace culture expert and Co-founder of Good Company Consulting, inspires leaders to build mindful, people-first organizations where everyone thrives.

This 7-minute, 16-second keynote reel highlights Hannah Ubl’s dynamic presence and powerful message as one of today’s leading voices in workplace culture transformation. Blending humor, empathy, and data-driven insight, Hannah delivers a refreshing perspective on how organizations can move from burnout and disengagement to purpose and connection.

The video opens with clips from Hannah’s live keynotes—high-energy moments where she connects instantly with audiences through storytelling, humor, and authenticity. She addresses the realities of modern work life: stress, disconnection, and the outdated “grind” mentality that leaves people feeling undervalued. Hannah then reframes these challenges as opportunities for leadership evolution—calling on organizations to “create workplaces that don’t suck.”

Throughout the reel, Hannah shares actionable insights on mindfulness, empathy, and the human experience in business. She explains how leaders can replace fear-based management with trust, transparency, and genuine care—driving both engagement and results.

Key Moments

00:30 – Setting the tone: “Workplaces that don’t suck” and why culture matters
02:10 – Exploring empathy, mindfulness, and modern leadership shifts
03:50 – Audience engagement and storytelling on generational and human trends
05:25 – Insights on rethinking productivity and redefining success at work
06:45 – Closing message: creating workplaces rooted in kindness, purpose, and growth

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