Keynote Speaker & Consultant
Keynote Speaker & Consultant
For IN-PERSON EVENTS, the exact fee falls within the fee range on this page, unless this is a “Call for Fee.”
For VIRTUAL EVENTS, the fees can vary depending on how the presenter is used (example: virtual keynote, workshop sessions, multiple video messages, etc).
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Scott Zimmer has over 20 years of experience delivering keynote speeches to audiences around the world. During his career, Scott worked for one of the most reputable generational consulting firms in the country, where he had the opportunity to travel to global Fortune 500 companies to help organizations bridge the generational gaps that can occur in the workplace. Today, he continues to help organizations create a workplace culture where every generation feels valued, respected, and understood.
Scott works hard to learn every client’s desired outcome and customizes each presentation to curate an experience focused on achieving your specific organizational goals. His presentations are informative, engaging, and fun – giving audiences both an experience they’ll remember and actionable takeaways they can use to strengthen workplace relationships and culture.
You might not know it by looking at him, but Scott grew up a fourth-generation dairy farm in central Minnesota. That meant long days of milking and feeding cows, as well as bailing hay and harvesting crops. But it wasn’t all blood, sweat, and tears. Eighteen years on a farm taught him a lot about hard work, dedication, and instilled a sense of community and coming together that he still values to this day.
Scott received his degree in Communications from St. John’s University in 2000. During his time there, he wrote for the school newspaper, received an amazing internship that ignited his love of public speaking, and in his downtime, refined his skills at Mario Kart.
Today, Scott lives in the suburbs of Minneapolis with his family. When he’s not traveling or presenting, he loves spending time at home with his family and spoiling his dog, Mac. He’s also a die-hard pizza lover and tries to hit up a new restaurant in every city he visits. And he still makes it back to the farm whenever he can to relive his glory days!
With up to five generations working together in today’s organizations, it’s more important than ever for companies to understand the generational differences that set them apart. Connecting Across Generations is a compelling and fun presentation that provides audiences with a deeper understanding of the different generations they work with everyday.
This session will:
Explain who the generations are and explore where their differences come from.
Uncover surprising insights into each generation and learn why every generation is important to your organization’s bottom line.
Explore the standout traits, values, and strengths each generation brings to the table.
Address the challenges and misconceptions that can exist between the generations.
Provide guidance and insights for navigating communication, engagement, and team synergy to help different generations work together better.
Offer actionable strategies that every generation can start implementing the very same day.
Maintaining strong communication and collaboration between different generations in the workplace has always been a bit tricky, but today’s hybrid workplace has made it even more challenging. Diverse teams carry diverse communication and collaboration styles and preferences. While some feel that communication technologies like Zoom and texting offer greater efficiency and convenience, others are worried we’re losing the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Some believe that an efficient, self-reliant approach gets the job done. Others value a more collaborative approach, seeking out different ideas and perspectives.
These different approaches can often create confusion and frustration. Learning to work through these obstacles results in greater efficiency, robust teams, productivity, and a more positive workplace.
This session explores how effective communication and collaboration benefits your company’s bottom line and creates a workplace where employees feel heard and valued.
This session will:
Present strategies to effectively communicate across generations.
Unpack how each generation views communication technology and prefers to use it at work.
Give insights into how different generations approach collaboration.
Recommend strategies for delivering effective feedback across generations.
Deliver tools to improve active listening, conflict management, and demonstrate empathy.
With record numbers of employees leaving their jobs, retention has become a top priority for every organization today. Scott’s session will explore the top reasons different generations leave organizations for other opportunities, and what you can do to not only retain your top talent, but give them the tools and support they need to excel in their jobs for years to come.
Offer strategies to motivate and manage workers from each generation.
Explore how the generations act and react in times of growth and change.
Provide guidance and insights for navigating communication, engagement, team synergy, and motivation to help everyone work together better.
Present tools for delivering effective feedback.
Offer strategies for building trust and solidarity with your team.
Mentoring in the workplace also has huge benefits for organizations themselves, increasing employee engagement, loyalty, and satisfaction. It can also improve knowledge sharing, on-boarding ease, and a strong company culture.
This session will:
Explore the important distinction between mentoring and managing.
Offer insights for making mentorship relationships mutually beneficial for mentors and mentees.
Share tools for effectively maintaining mentorship relationships, even when things get busy.
Provide best-in-class examples of successful mentorship relationships.
Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce. Many are now in their 40s and have direct reports of their own. Today, a new generation is entering the workforce, with a whole new set of expectations and preferences: Gen Z.
Years ago, a competitive salary and benefits were often enough to get people in the door. Today, it’s just one of the many factors Gen Z consider when it comes to their career. This session will focus on the young talent joining your company, give insights into their unique background and traits, and discuss what you can expect when working with them.
This session will:
Explore the formative years and resulting traits and behaviors of Gen Z.
Provide essential tools to help Gen Z reach their full potential.
Unpack how meaningful work is connected to Gen Z’s personal and professional development.
Offer communication, feedback, and recognition strategies that will resonate with Gen Z.
Deliver tools for creating a working environment that is safe and supportive for Gen Z.
“Excellent Speaker… Relevant Topic … Engages Audience… Totally Relatable… nice guy Too!”
“On behalf of the leadership at Six Flags Over Georgia I wanted to thank you and Scott for the unbelievable Gen Pop training we received on Saturday. Everyone had such positive things to say about it. It was very informative, relatable, and we had a blast!”
“Thank you again for the keynote speech you gave to our group yesterday. You did an amazing job and it was well received by our group! Last night many guests were discussing how your message will benefit them at work and everyday life.”
“On behalf of the Estate Planning Council & Conference Committee, thank you for taking the time to share with our attendees at the 35th Annual Gulf Coast Estate Planning Conference. Your “kick-off” presentation was GREAT and certainly provided the audience with valuable information about the differences in the generations. Bridgeworks should be proud to have you on the road representing the firm.”
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