Shane Feldman: Leadership Speaker

Shane Feldman helps organizations strengthen leadership, boost team engagement, and build connected, high-performing cultures in an increasingly digital and dispersed world.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Globally recognized leadership and teamwork expert with keynotes delivered in 25+ countries.
  • Founder of Count Me In, the world’s largest youth-led movement for social impact.
  • Advisor to Fortune 500 companies, universities, associations, and global nonprofits.
  • Specialist in team dynamics, community building, and engagement in the digital age.

Formats: Keynote 45–60 min, workshop, and seminar.

Audiences: Corporate leaders, team managers, HR and culture teams, educators, professional associations, and global organizations focused on collaboration and engagement.

Outcomes:
  1. Tools to strengthen team connection and build high-trust work environments.
  2. Frameworks for improving collaboration and engagement across hybrid and digital workplaces.
  3. Strategies for inclusive leadership, morale building, and unlocking team-wide potential.
Reading time: 2 min
Reviews: (4 reviews)
Rated 5 out of 5
  • Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
  • **Fee range: On Request

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Keynote Topics:

IGNITE A THRIVING COMMUNITY IN A DIGITAL AGE OF DISCONNECTION

Believe business is built on relationships?

In this inspiring and actionable keynote, renowned entrepreneur Shane Feldman will help you reimagine yourself as a community builder, so you and your organization can build thriving teams and attract loyal customers.

In this digital age of distraction and disconnection, we’re facing a community crisis. Companies are finding it increasingly challenging to engage and retain top-tier talent and customers. The solution is community building: redefining leadership as a daily choice to connect with others in a more intentional and meaningful way.

Whether you’re an executive, a sales rep, a dentist or an engineer, Shane’s unique approach will help you connect with coworkers and customers more effectively, and equip you with the skills to be a true community builder within your organization.

Having researched community in 20+ countries around the world, Shane Feldman takes the audience on a thrilling journey from remote villages to bustling metropolises, uncovering universal strategies that will help you and your organization build better relationships, and better business.

Combining entertaining case studies with practical insights, this captivating keynote performance will help you and your organization optimize human connection so you can thrive in this digital age.

  • Learn the daily leadership practice that drives creativity and innovation
  • Build a culture that celebrates connection and collaboration
  • Implement a next-level strategy to increase team buy-in and engagement
  • How to offer a customer experience that guarantees loyalty
  • The most effective strategy to make every interaction impactful
  • Apply best practices currently used by the top performing companies
  • Proactively avoid the top 3 connection killers

LEAD YOURSELF BEFORE OTHERS

Shane Feldman started his first business at 12, produced his first event at 13, and the brand he started in high school became a global phenomenon.

From an early age, Shane was seen as a success story, but hidden behind his smile was deep loneliness and disconnection.

Sucker punched by relationship breakdown, he left the country to escape, reset, and recharge. That first plane ticket turned into an unplanned journey around the world, and an accidental discovery of some of the truths about community: how they start, what makes them tick, how people engage and the power of meaningful connection.

Equal parts inspiring and practical, this timely keynote combines entertaining stories from Shane Feldman global travels with key insights that you and your team can apply immediately to improve communication, collaboration, wellness and workplace culture.

  • Avoid a common mistake most people make in communicating
  • Gain a fresh approach to problem solving
  • Learn how to make every interaction memorable
  • Understand how to proactively avoid top-performer burnout
  • Easy strategies to increase wellness at work
  • How to build a team that embraces change and innovation
  • Community building leadership practices that you can implement right away

As a passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights and inclusion, Shane Feldman is also available to speak on the topic of LGBTQ allyship.

His keynote on this important subject provides organizations with insights and tools for creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ individuals.

Talent Short Bio

Shane Feldman is an internationally recognized leadership and teamwork expert known for helping organizations build strong, inclusive, and high-performing communities. With more than a decade of experience delivering customized, practical keynotes, he has inspired millions across 25+ countries to enhance collaboration, increase engagement, and create cultures where people feel connected and empowered.

As the founder of Count Me In, the world’s largest youth-led movement, Shane gained firsthand experience transforming groups into purpose-driven teams capable of extraordinary impact. His work with Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and global nonprofits gives him a rare perspective on what makes teams thrive, especially in fast-changing digital environments.

Shane’s insights are grounded in research, fieldwork, and his academic study of communications and business leadership. His keynote topics explore how leaders can strengthen trust, boost morale, and unlock the strengths of diverse individuals. With a message focused on adaptability, collaboration, and human connection, Shane equips audiences with actionable tools they can apply immediately.

Shane Feldman is a globally recognized leadership keynote speaker known for his unique ability to empower teams and create thriving, inclusive communities. With a decade of experience delivering customized, actionable insights, Shane has inspired millions to foster meaningful connections, drive engagement, and embrace the transformative power of collaboration in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. His speeches, infused with real-world examples and practical strategies, enable organizations to harness the collective potential of their people, fostering teamwork, innovation, and resilience.

Shane Feldman is an expert in leadership development, team dynamics, and community building. His expertise is deeply rooted in his extensive experience leading initiatives across the globe and working with organizations in over 25 countries. As the founder of Count Me In, the world’s largest youth-led movement, Shane has firsthand experience transforming groups into powerful, purpose-driven teams. His work with diverse organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to educational institutions, underscores his understanding of the key elements that contribute to strong leadership and cohesive teams.

With a focus on human connection and psychological safety in teams, Shane helps organizations implement strategies that not only improve productivity but also enhance workplace culture. He has worked with leading brands such as Google, Microsoft, and Disney, providing them with tools to build sustainable, high-performing teams. His deep understanding of leadership dynamics makes him a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to deliver impactful, lasting results.

With a background in leading global initiatives and working with top organizations across the world, Shane brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every speaking engagement. His authority as a thought leader in leadership development, combined with his engaging and actionable delivery, makes him a top choice for event planners seeking impactful keynotes.

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