Jody Urquhart

Work isn’t just about tasks—it’s about people. Real, messy, complicated people who are just trying to belong and make sense of constant change.

Ever feel like you’re the only one struggling? You’re not. This transformative keynote is a no-filter dive into workplace transformation.

What We’ll Unpack Together:

• How to create a genuine connection when everything’s changing
• Communication strategies to turn workplace uncertainty into moments of real understanding
• Strategies for building a team that feels like ‘your people’
• Making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued—even in chaos

Relatability isn’t just a skill. It’s a necessity

For every leader feeling isolated, every team member wondering if they fit in, every person who’s ever thought, “Do I belong here?”—this is your moment.

TOPIC – Change -Belonging -Teamwork -Transformation

Our leadership is at a crossroads.

Our teams are floundering toward fulfillment as we try to balance algorithms with basic human emotions. If your workplace has become a little bit robotic, Authentic leadership can resurrect your teams back to life.

Relatability is powerful.

If your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open, this session will give you relief.

It’s time we realize that it’s people, not processes that drive success.

Join us for a session that’s deep enough to ponder your life choices but funny enough to not take it personally.

Learn:

• How to make employees feel like they’re human again
• 3 pillars of building a human-centered culture
• How to prioritize the well-being of your team
• How to ditch a stiff persona for something more relatable
• Diversity and Inclusion: Create a culture where people belong
• The comedic side of humanizing leadership

TOPIC–Humanizing Work -Inclusion -Belonging – Future of Work -Leadership

We’ve all been there, Drowning in to-do lists, feeling like we’re the only ones struggling to keep our heads above water. But You’re not alone. Not even close.

This isn’t another productivity talk. This is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt:

• Isolated in their overwhelm
• Like they’re failing at managing their life
• Disconnected from what matters

Many of us get trapped in patterns of self-made chaos, believing we’re the only ones struggling. But here’s the truth: Your experience is shared by many. Your overwhelm doesn’t define you—it connects you.

Together, we’ll:

• Expose the busyness patterns that are crushing your spirit
• Create a genuine connection in a world that feels increasingly fragmented
• Understand why we use busyness as a shield—and how to put that shield down

Learn How to Truly Belong to Yourself:

• 3 Signs You’re Working Harder, Not Smarter
• Uncover Personal Patterns That Steal Your Joy
• 4 Time and Energy Drainers
• Why Your Struggle Is actually Your Superpower

TOPIC  -Wellness -Productivity

Look, we’ve all been there. Drowning in to-do lists, feeling like we’re the only ones struggling to keep our heads above water. But You’re not alone. Not even close.

This isn’t another productivity talk. This is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt:

• Isolated in their overwhelm
• Like they’re failing at managing their life
• Disconnected from what matters

Many of us get trapped in patterns of self-made chaos, believing we’re the only ones struggling. But here’s the truth: Your experience is shared by many. Your overwhelm doesn’t define you—it connects you.

Together, we’ll:

• Expose the busyness patterns that are crushing your spirit
• Create a genuine connection in a world that feels increasingly fragmented
• Understand why we use busyness as a shield—and how to put that shield down

Learn How to Truly Belong to Yourself:

• 3 Signs You’re Working Harder, Not Smarter
• Uncover Personal Patterns That Steal Your Joy
• 4 Time and Energy Drainers
• Why Your Struggle Is actually Your Superpower

TOPIC  -Wellness -Productivity

Look, we’ve all been there. Drowning in to-do lists, feeling like we’re the only ones struggling to keep our heads above water. But You’re not alone. Not even close.

This isn’t another productivity talk. This is a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt:

• Isolated in their overwhelm
• Like they’re failing at managing their life
• Disconnected from what matters

Many of us get trapped in patterns of self-made chaos, believing we’re the only ones struggling. But here’s the truth: Your experience is shared by many. Your overwhelm doesn’t define you—it connects you.

Together, we’ll:

• Expose the busyness patterns that are crushing your spirit
• Create a genuine connection in a world that feels increasingly fragmented
• Understand why we use busyness as a shield—and how to put that shield down

Learn How to Truly Belong to Yourself:

• 3 Signs You’re Working Harder, Not Smarter
• Uncover Personal Patterns That Steal Your Joy
• 4 Time and Energy Drainers
• Why Your Struggle Is actually Your Superpower

TOPIC  -Wellness -Productivity

Tired of feeling like just another employee? Sick of dragging yourself to work? What if you could enjoy your job – and I mean enjoy it?

Join us for this comedy-filled real-world guide to turning work from a daily grind into something you look forward to.

The big secret? You create the meaning.

Stress doesn’t control you – you control your response. Your job isn’t just a paycheck; it’s your playground for growth.

By the end, you’ll know how to:

• Inject fun into your daily work
• Turn challenges into opportunities
• Make stress your sidekick, not your boss
• Find joy in what you do
• Become the energy you want to see at work

Ready to flip the script on your 9-to-5?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TOPIC -job satisfaction -wellness -mental health

Think the best leaders are always out front? Think again. The magic happens when you’re walking alongside your people, listening to their stories, and having their backs.

Leadership isn’t a title – it’s how you influence others.

This motivational speech will turn traditional leadership upside down – because the best way to lead isn’t to make sure people fit the mould but to make sure people feel they matter.

Forget “culture fit” – we’re talking about culture transformation. When everyone belongs and brings their unique perspective, everyone performs.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build trust by giving people your undivided attention
• Create a team that wants to show up, not has to
• Make every person feel like they truly belong
• Turn your workplace into a community people care about
• Lead with heart, not just authority

Ready to flip the script on leadership? Sometimes the front of the line isn’t where the real action is. It’s about creating a place where everyone feels at home, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

TOPIC -Leadership -Work Culture- Teamwork -Belonging