Stop Team Erosion
Elevate Team Connection.
Strengthen Culture.
Unlock Unmatched Performance.
When team connection is strong, so is everything else…
engagement, retention, innovation, and results.
-Build connected teams that actually want to work together.
-Improve collaboration and communication across every level.
-Boost performance through meaningful relationships at work.
As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and the leading voice on team connection, I help organizations create stronger, more connected teams that thrive in today’s fast-changing workplace. From high-energy keynotes to interactive workshops, I deliver transformative experiences that spark action and drive results.
Let’s close the connection gap so your team can close the performance gap.
Proudly Trusted By:
Most Speakers Just Talk. I Spark Unforgettable Real-Time Connections.
I create one-of-a-kind connection experiences for audiences using my AI-powered connection tool, Rivet.
Every attendee receives a connection with a fellow attendee that they are scientifically proven to develop a strong bond with. It’s so much more than networking. Netflix, Walmart, and Pepsi have elevated their events with Rivet.
YOUR AUDIENCE WILL LOVE IT!
“Ryan didn't just talk about connection, he connected our entire audience using Rivet. It was exceptional!”
– MELISSA COOK,
Chief People Officer at Bennet Thrasher
Every leader needs
to hear Ryan.
-Patrick Lencioni
One Speech for
Improved Team Connection
Most speakers deliver content. I deliver connection.
Your audience won’t just hear about team connection—they’ll experience it. Using my proprietary AI-powered tool, Rivet, attendees will identify and connect with someone they are scientifically most likely to “click” with. It’s not a talk. It’s a turning point for your team.
Whether you're looking for a powerful keynote or a tailored session, I’ll help you create a moment that brings your people together and ignites stronger collaboration long after the event ends.
Proven Programs to strengthen team connection
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Connectable:
How to Strengthen Team Connection In the New Era of Work (Based on the Wall Street Journal Bestselling book!)
Remote work, advancing technology, and an always-on work culture are leaving many employees feeling isolated. In fact, 72% of workers report feeling disconnected at least once a month, and 55% feel it weekly. This disconnection is fueling major drop-offs in employee engagement, retention, and performance. But there’s hope! Gain best-in-class insights and practical solutions to move teams from isolated to all-in.
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Boost Belonging:
Improve Inclusion, Engagement, and Well-being Through Smarter Human Connection
A fully connected workforce can tackle today’s fast-changing marketplace with ease. Leaders who foster an inclusive culture see a 17% boost in performance, 20% improvement in decision-making, and 29% better collaboration. Unlock these game-changing benefits of belonging and more!
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The Future of Work:
Strategies to Connect, Work, and Lead Effectively Across Remote (and Hybrid) Teams
Connection is the most valuable currency of the workplace! In this session, you’ll learn how to foster better human connections for improved well-being, collaboration, and productivity, whether your teams are in-person, remote, or hybrid. Plus, here’s a fun fact: Gen Z, the fastest-growing generation in the workforce, is craving more human interaction at work. Don’t miss out on this chance to get ahead!
Fully Connected
Teams and Leaders Achieve These Benefits
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Connected workers are 7x more engaged and 5x less likely to miss work due to stress or illness.
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Connected workers are 313% less likely to quit.
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When team members feel they truly belong, job performance soars by 56%.
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Fostering a sense of belonging at work can cut employee sick days by 75%.
Your team is hungry for more than collaboration; they’re craving real connection. It’s time to turn coworkers into teammates!
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
The Transformation You’ll Experience at Every Level
Individuals
and Teams
When professionals feel connected to each other, everything improves—collaboration, creativity, and culture. Through proven strategies, every team member gains the tools and mindset to build stronger team connections that fuel engagement, well-being, and impact.
Leaders
The most effective leaders prioritize team connection. With research-backed insights and practical tools, leaders can create connected teams that are more resilient, loyal, and ready to perform at the highest level…together.
Organizations
Organizations that prioritize team connection gain a powerful advantage: a culture where people stay, belong, and give their best. When connection is the norm (not the exception) your workplace becomes the one top talent doesn’t want to leave.
When team connection breaks down, so does everything else. Restore trust, energy, and performance by reconnecting what matters most: your people.
Your Blueprint for Building Stronger Team Connection
Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In,
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
My latest book was voted the #3 Top Leadership Book of the Year by thousands of readers! Audiences everywhere are raving about my thought leadership, and I can’t wait for you to dive in and discover what ATMs, cocaine, Red Sox fans, and time travel have to do with moving teams from disconnected to connected.
“An important read for workplaces everywhere.”
-Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Partnering Together is Simple and Seamless
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Chat About Your Event & Goals
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Experience a Transformative Presentation
I’ll deliver a custom, high-impact presentation that your audience will love. Guaranteed.
High-Impact Ways I Serve Your Audience
Keynotes +
Workshops
Curated keynotes and interactive workshops to spark the Be Connectable™️ mindset that enables multi-generational teams to connect, thrive, and excel.
Award-Winning Connection Platform
Intelligently and instantly connect your multi-generational group with someone they are scientifically proven to cultivate a strong 1-on-1 connection with using our award-winning tool, Rivet.
Team Accelerator
Program
Measure your team’s connection levels with the Team Connection Assessment™️ and then receive a custom plan to move your team from isolated to all in. Boost your team’s connection, engagement, and performance--fast!
Strong teams don’t just work together—they connect. Connection isn’t a soft skill—it’s a success strategy.

Ready to strengthen team connection?
Contact team connection keynote speaker and expert, Ryan Jenkins, today..