Transform YourLeadership

Inspire your team with powerful keynotes on Connection Centered Leadership™ that help leaders stop losing their best people.

500+
Audiences Inspired
200+
Keynotes Delivered
Phillip D. Edge delivering a keynote speech on Connection Centered Leadership
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Speaking Formats

Flexible presentation options designed to meet your event needs and audience size.

Keynote Presentations

30-90 minutes

High-energy, transformational keynotes that inspire and equip leaders with practical tools.

  • Interactive exercises
  • Audience engagement
  • Actionable takeaways
  • Q&A sessions

Workshops & Training

2-8 hours

Deep-dive sessions that provide comprehensive framework training and skill development.

  • Hands-on practice
  • Small group work
  • Role-playing scenarios
  • Implementation planning

Leadership Retreats

1-3 days

Immersive experiences that transform leadership culture and build lasting connection practices.

  • Custom curriculum
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Culture assessment

Virtual Presentations

30-120 minutes

Engaging virtual keynotes and workshops designed specifically for online audiences.

  • Interactive polls
  • Breakout rooms
  • Digital resources
  • Follow-up materials

Signature Keynotes

Transformational presentations built on the Connection Centered Leadership™ framework.

Connection Over Correction

The New Rules for Leading in a Disconnected Culture

Transform your leadership approach by learning to connect before you correct, creating cultures where people thrive. This flagship keynote addresses the modern disengagement crisis and provides practical tools for building connection-centered cultures.

45-60 minutes
Corporate Leaders & Teams

Frameworks Included

R.E.A.C.H. Model™10 Connection Commandments™Connection Compass™

Ideal For

Leadership teams, managers, HR professionals, organizational development

Key Outcomes

  • Understand the 4 core human needs driving engagement
  • Master the R.E.A.C.H. reconnection model
  • Build trust through authentic leadership
  • Create psychological safety in teams
  • Implement the 10 Connection Commandments™

Start With Worth

Leading People, Not Just Performance

Discover how seeing the person before judging performance transforms both relationships and results. This keynote teaches leaders to lead with worth as their starting point.

30-45 minutes
Mid-Level Managers

Frameworks Included

Start With Worth™7 Radical Rules™

Ideal For

First-time managers, supervisors, team leads

Key Outcomes

  • Shift from control-based to connection-based leadership
  • Implement daily worth-affirming practices
  • Navigate difficult conversations with care
  • Build team cultures of belonging
  • Reduce turnover through meaningful connection

The Connection Compass

Navigating Human Needs in Leadership

Learn to diagnose and respond to the human desires behind disengagement using the Connection Compass framework. This comprehensive session provides deep insight into what drives connection.

60-90 minutes
Leadership Development Programs

Frameworks Included

Connection Compass™Connection Code™

Ideal For

Leadership development programs, executive teams, HR leadership

Key Outcomes

  • Identify disconnection signals in teams
  • Understand Notice, Accept, Need, Love framework
  • Develop personalized engagement strategies
  • Create systematic connection practices
  • Build retention through real relationship

Client Success Stories

Hear from leaders who have transformed their organizations with Connection Centered Leadership.

"Phillip's keynote was the highlight of our leadership conference. His Connection-Centered approach gave our managers practical tools they could use immediately. We saw measurable improvements in team engagement within 30 days."
Michael Chen testimonial
Michael Chen
HR Director
Global Tech Corp
"The Connection Compass framework transformed how our leadership team approaches difficult conversations. Our employee satisfaction scores increased by 23% after implementing Phillip's strategies."
Sarah Martinez testimonial
Sarah Martinez
VP of People Operations
Innovation Solutions Inc
"Phillip doesn't just speak about connection—he creates it in the room. Our team left feeling seen, valued, and equipped with tools that made an immediate difference in our culture."
David Thompson testimonial
David Thompson
Regional Manager
Fortune 500 Manufacturing

Industries Served

Connection Centered Leadership™ principles apply across all industries. Phillip has successfully worked with organizations of all sizes and sectors.

Healthcare & Medical
Technology & Software
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Government Agencies
Retail & Consumer Goods
Phillip D. Edge leading a leadership workshop with diverse professionals
Available Worldwide
Virtual & In-Person

Ready to TransformYour Organization?

Book Phillip for your next event and watch your leaders develop the connection skills that drive engagement, retention, and results.

Customized content for your industry and audience
Interactive exercises and practical takeaways
Pre-event consultation and post-event resources
Virtual and in-person presentation options
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