Automotive Keynote Speaker Ryan Jenkins
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Leadership Author
and Award-Winning Keynote Speaker
Build More Connected Automotive Teams
The automotive industry has always been driven by people—from the showroom and service bay to manufacturing, distribution, corporate offices, and the aftermarket. As the industry evolves, keeping those people connected, engaged, and ready for what's next has never been more important.
Automotive organizations are navigating rapid advances in AI and technology, changing customer expectations, talent and retention challenges, and a multigenerational workforce with up to five generations working side by side.
Today's automotive organizations are working to:
Strengthen teamwork across sales, service, operations, leadership, and corporate teams
Connect a multigenerational workforce with different expectations, experiences, and communication styles
Attract, engage, develop, and retain the next generation of automotive professionals
Prepare teams to embrace AI, automation, and technological change while strengthening the human skills technology can't replace
Build cultures where employees feel connected, supported, and committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience
Ryan equips automotive professionals with practical, research-backed strategies to build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively across generations, and create teamwork that drives better performance.
Whether speaking to dealers, executives, sales and service professionals, emerging leaders, aftermarket professionals, or industry associations, Ryan delivers an engaging keynote experience with actionable insights that strengthen workplace culture, improve collaboration, and prepare people for what's next.
The future of automotive will be powered by technology—and driven by connected people.
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Ryan’s Keynote Topics for
Automotive Organizations
Connectable
Strengthening Relationships to Improve Teamwork, Engagement & Customer Experience
Automotive is a relationship business. The connections employees have with their leaders, teammates, customers, dealers, and partners directly shape how work gets done, and how customers experience the organization.
Ryan reveals practical strategies to strengthen workplace relationships, improve teamwork, and create cultures where people feel seen, supported, and connected.
Improve teamwork across sales, service, operations, and leadership.
Strengthen workplace relationships that increase engagement and retention.
Create a culture of connection that positively impacts both employees and customers.
Generational Connection
Leading & Working Across Generations in Automotive
Today's automotive workforce spans generations with different experiences, expectations, communication styles, and relationships with technology.
Ryan helps leaders and employees move beyond generational stereotypes to understand what's shaping today's multigenerational workforce—and how to turn those differences into an advantage.
Understand what motivates different generations at work.
Improve communication and teamwork across generations.
Strengthen knowledge transfer between experienced and emerging professionals.
Attract, engage, develop, and retain the next generation of automotive talent.
Team Binding
The Relationship Advantage in the Age of AI
As AI, automation, electrification, and new technologies continue changing the automotive industry, strong human relationships become even more valuable.
Ryan introduces the practical habits and systems that help teams build trust, strengthen collaboration, and stay connected through constant change.
Build stronger, more connected teams across roles and locations.
Prepare people to embrace AI and technological change.
Strengthen the human skills technology can't replace.
Move beyond occasional team building and create continuous team binding.
Every leader needs
to hear Ryan.
-Patrick Lencioni
Who Should Book Ryan Jenkins for Automotive Events?
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Automotive Executives & Dealer Leaders
Equip leaders with practical strategies to strengthen culture, improve teamwork, navigate generational differences, retain talent, and confidently lead people through industry change.
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Sales, Service & Operations Teams
Help frontline professionals build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively across generations, improve teamwork, and create better experiences for customers.
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HR, Talent & Emerging Leader Programs
Give current and future leaders actionable tools to engage a multigenerational workforce, strengthen retention, improve knowledge transfer, and develop the next generation of automotive leaders.
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Automotive Associations & Industry Conferences
Bring an engaging, research-backed keynote speaker to your event who understands the people side of automotive—from generations and teamwork to talent, human connection, AI, and the future of work.
Automotive Organizations Ryan Has Worked With
Toyota
Les Schwab Tires
Advance Auto Parts
Leith Automotive Group
Florida Automobile Dealers Association
Dealer Tire
Auto Care Association
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
Automotive Content Professionals Network
The Impact of Ryan Jenkins'
Keynotes on Automotive Organizations
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Stronger Teamwork & Team Connection
Create more connected teams that communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and build greater trust across sales, service, operations, leadership, and locations.
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Greater Employee Engagement & Retention
Equip leaders with practical strategies to strengthen workplace relationships, engage employees across generations, and retain the talent your organization needs to grow.
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Better Generational Collaboration
Bridge communication gaps across generations and help employees understand, appreciate, and leverage the different strengths and perspectives throughout your workforce.
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Future-Ready Teams
Prepare your people to embrace AI, automation, and technological change while strengthening the distinctly human skills technology can't replace.
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Better Customer Experiences
Strong customer relationships often begin with strong employee relationships. More connected teams communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and are better equipped to deliver the service and experiences customers expect.
THE BUZZ
Excitement from Engaged Audiences:
“Ryan sparked insights and ideas that I can apply in my team and across our company."
- Donna Kimmel, Chief People Officer at Citrix
“The best speaker we’ve ever had!”
- Ashley Breedlove, Director at CVS
“Ryan was phenomenal!”
- Kaylin Orr, Kimberly-Clark
“Great feedback from ALL attendees!”
- Mariana Fagnilli, VP at Liberty Mutual
"Utterly groundbreaking! Ryan equipped us to build a more connected organization with improved engagement.”
- Melissa Bernstein, Co-founder of Melissa & Doug
Why Book Ryan Jenkins for Automotive Events?
Automotive-Relevant, Research-Backed Insights
Ryan understands the people challenges facing today's automotive organizations…from generations and talent retention to teamwork, customer experience, and rapid technological change. Every keynote is grounded in research and translated into practical strategies your people can use immediately.
Engaging, Practical & Actionable
Ryan combines compelling stories, humor, audience interaction, and practical takeaways to create a keynote that's both engaging and immediately useful. Attendees leave energized…and equipped with ideas they can put into practice the very next day.
Customized for Your Organization
No two automotive organizations or audiences are the same. Every keynote is tailored to your people, incorporating your goals, challenges, culture, workforce dynamics, and industry realities so the message feels relevant and specific.
Ready to Build a More Connected Automotive Workforce?
Strengthen teamwork, bridge generational gaps, engage your multigenerational workforce, and prepare your people to thrive through the changes shaping the future of automotive.