Utilities Keynote Speaker Ryan Jenkins
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Leadership Author
and Award-Winning Keynote Speaker
Build More Connected Utility Teams
The utilities industry keeps our communities running. But today, keeping the people behind that critical work connected, engaged, and ready for what's next has never been more important.
Utility leaders are navigating workforce transitions, an aging workforce, rapid advances in AI and technology, evolving safety expectations, and up to five generations working side by side…all while delivering the reliable service customers and communities depend on.
Today's utility organizations are working to:
Strengthen teamwork and collaboration across field, operations, technical, and corporate teams
Bridge generational differences and accelerate knowledge transfer across the workforce
Attract, engage, and retain the next generation of utility professionals
Prepare teams to embrace AI and emerging technology without losing the human skills critical to performance
Build cultures of trust, connection, communication, and safety
Ryan equips utility professionals with practical, research-backed strategies to build stronger relationships, communicate more effectively across generations, and create teams that thrive…even during times of significant change.
Whether speaking to executives, field leaders, engineers, operations teams, safety professionals, or company-wide audiences, Ryan delivers actionable insights that strengthen workplace culture, improve collaboration, and prepare people for the future of the industry.
The future of utilities isn't powered by technology alone. It's powered by connected people.
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Ryan’s Keynote Topics for
Utility Organizations
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Strengthening Relationships to Improve Teamwork, Engagement & Performance
Utilities depend on people working together, often across different roles, locations, disciplines, and environments. Discover practical strategies to strengthen communication, build trust, and create a culture where people feel connected, supported, and engaged.
Improve collaboration across field, operations, technical, and corporate teams.
Strengthen workplace relationships that increase engagement and retention.
Build a culture of connection, trust, and mutual support.
Generational Connection
Leading and Working Across Five Generations in Utilites
Today's utility workforce spans generations with different experiences, expectations, communication styles, and approaches to work. Learn how to bridge those differences and turn generational diversity into an organizational advantage.
Understand what motivates each generation.
Improve communication and collaboration across age groups.
Accelerate knowledge transfer between experienced and emerging talent.
Attract, engage, and retain the next generation of utility professionals.
Team Binding
The Relationship Advantage in the Age of AI
As AI, automation, and emerging technologies transform the utilities industry, strong human relationships become even more important. Learn the practical habits and systems that help teams build trust, strengthen collaboration, and remain resilient through constant change.
Build stronger, more connected teams across roles and locations.
Prepare your workforce to embrace AI and technological change.
Strengthen the human skills technology can't replace.
Create a culture where connection becomes a competitive advantage.
Every leader needs
to hear Ryan.
-Patrick Lencioni
Who Should Book Ryan Jenkins for Utility Events?
01
Utility Executives
& Senior Leaders
Equip leaders with practical strategies to strengthen culture, improve collaboration, navigate workforce transitions, and confidently lead through technological and organizational change.
02
Field, Operations &
Technical Teams
Help employees strengthen communication, build trust across roles, and work more effectively across field, operations, engineering, technical, and corporate environments.
03
HR, Learning, Safety & Emerging Leader Programs
Empower your workforce with actionable tools to improve engagement, bridge generational differences, accelerate knowledge transfer, and develop the next generation of leaders.
04
Utility Associations
& Industry Conferences
Deliver an engaging, research-backed keynote that resonates with utility professionals and equips them to build stronger relationships, collaborate across generations, and thrive through industry change.
Utility & Energy Organizations Ryan Has Worked With
Exelon Corp
Energy Insurance Mutual (EIM)
Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL)
Prairie State Generating Company
Gannett Fleming
Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA)
Southern Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
(TVA)Risk Managers Information Meeting (RMIM)
OPITO
Oil & Gas Safety, Health and Environmental Conferences
The Impact of Ryan Jenkins'
Keynotes on Utility Organizations
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Stronger Team Connection
Create more connected teams that communicate better, collaborate more effectively, and build greater trust across roles, locations, and departments.
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Greater Employee Engagement & Retention
Equip leaders with practical strategies that strengthen workplace relationships, increase engagement, and help retain experienced and emerging talent.
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Better Generational Collaboration
Bridge communication gaps across up to five generations while strengthening the knowledge transfer critical to maintaining expertise and continuity.
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Future-Ready Teams
Prepare your workforce to embrace AI, automation, and industry change while strengthening the human skills technology can't replace.
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Stronger Culture & Performance
When people trust one another, communicate openly, and feel connected to their teams, they're better equipped to work together, adapt to change, and perform at their best.
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 Utility Events?
Industry-Relevant, Research-Backed Insights
Ryan understands the unique challenges facing today's healthcare organizations…from workforce shortages and burnout to generational differences and the rapid rise of AI. Every keynote is grounded in the latest research and translated into practical strategies your people can use immediately.
Engaging, Practical, and Actionable
Ryan combines compelling stories, humor, audience interaction, and practical takeaways to create an experience that's both inspiring 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 utility organizations are the same. Every keynote is tailored to your audience, incorporating your goals, challenges, culture, and industry realities so the message feels relevant, personalized, and impactful.
Ready to Build a More Connected Utility Workforce?
Empower your leaders, strengthen collaboration, bridge generational gaps, and prepare your people to thrive through the changes shaping the future of the utilities industry.