Rob Lawless

“We hired Rob for our 2024 HR Retreat because we wanted an uplifting message that reminded us of the importance of human connection. He spoke to 30+ of our members across business, legal, labor relations, security and our creative services teams. He made our attendees feel empowered and reinvigorated to make real connections with our colleagues, he left us with a framework to build those connections and he set the tone for how our teams can create a better culture. We absolutely loved Rob’s session and found his theme of connection and communication to be a common thread throughout our retreat!”

“After seeing Rob at an event in late 2023, I couldn’t wait to bring him in as a keynote speaker for our 2024 full team annual meeting. We were looking for a keynote speaker that would be of value to our team members professionally, but also a message that would be of value for personal growth as well. Building true connections is difficult when working in a remote environment. Rob engaged our team and helped us bring our 70 member team closer together. The presentation was customized to align with our company core values. We received very positive feedback and thanks from the team for investing in them, with the gift of Rob Lawless sharing his story and the relationship tools he provides.”

“We had Rob come to speak to the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association in April as his project aligned well with my theme for the year. He was a hit! We had just under 500 participants in attendance and Rob did a great job of engaging them all! No one was looking at their phones and everyone participated in mini 1:1 sessions that Rob facilitated. So not only did we have his message on the value of Intentional Connection, but through these mini-session he was able to demonstrate the value. And of course it was fun! Highly recommended as your next keynote speaker!”

“We hired Rob for our NACUFS Spring Conference – Buffalo where he spoke to 225+ of our collegiate dining professionals and industry members. Many of our members have experienced challenges with burnout and student staffing and retention since Covid so we wanted to focus on connection and inspiring growth. Rob’s talk gave our members a tangible framework for building relationships in their own trainings, it reignited their curiosity in the people around them and even helped introverts feel comfortable asking questions and having conversations with new people. Rob was amazing to work with behind the scenes and he’d make a fantastic speaker for any organization!”

“We partnered with Rob to speak at our 2024 Sales Summit because building strong connections with our clients and employees is how we live out our company Purpose everyday. Rob spoke to 240+ of our salespeople and helped our team get to know each other more deeply through his breakouts, which I enjoyed more than I anticipated. He made our team feel connected, he left us with the framework to conduct meaningful conversation, and motivated our team to not just build relationships for business but in their personal lives as well. Rob was a pleasure to work with and would be a great fit for any team’s sales event!”

“Rob recently spoke at our event and shared his message, the power of intentional connection. After many years of holding events and working with keynote speakers, it is challenging to find a new speaker who shares a unique message and also provides value for our clients, Independent Business Owners from all across North America. Rob spent a lot of time listening to our needs and was very open to customize his message for our clients. In addition to sharing his own story, Rob provided a clear path our clients could follow to implement what they learned in their own businesses and personal lives. He was very well received by everyone in attendance and would be a great addition to any audience who would benefit from learning more about the power of intentional connection.”