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When you choose a Keynote by Renée Smith you get so much more!

Yes, she’ll inspire your audience with her life-changing ‘Love, not Fear' message they’ll be talking about for years to come.

She’ll be your ally in creating a successful, unforgettable event, too.

A captivating message. A credible speaker. And your trusted partner.

  • With a powerful message, research, and storytelling, Renée disrupts business as usual thinking to boldly make the case for Love! Her approach to the workplace and leadership are game changing, hopeful, and practical based in neuroscience and behavioral science.

  • As a reliable, responsive professional speaker, Renée collaborates closely with organizers to ensure an exceptional experience not only for the audience but for planners too. From pre-engagement calls, to communication, to availability and adaptability, to technical readiness, Renée ensures you can be confident in the keynote talk going off without a hitch!

  • With a disarming message, engaging story, and warm presence, Renée sets the stage for the rest of your event framing new possibilities and opening up more human ways of thinking and acting that get results.

  • You don’t want someone to drop in, talk, and disappear but rather you want someone who will participate in meet and greets or a panel, socialize with participants, and  host breakout sessions. Renée loves doing this and will promote your event on her platforms to increase visibility and attendance too.

  • In addition to a customized, interactive keynote talk, Renée offers numerous options for pre-event engagement of your audience, for additional event programming for connection and learning, and for post-event extended learning and connection to continue the value of your event well after everyone has gone home.

Check Out Renée’s Most Requested Keynotes

  • Make Work More Human

    It’s time for workplaces to be a source of belonging, connection, health, and meaning for all team members. This is the path to top performance too. But what does it take to create a workplace where employees can thrive and teams achieve results?

    It takes love. Love?

    Yes, love.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    - Understand the neurophysiology behind fear and love.

    - Get clear on the harm done by fear-based ways of working and leading.

    - Distinguish the types of love that belong at work.

    - Learn actionable strategies to build trust, belonging, and performance in teams.

  • The Courage to Love

    At 27, Renée’s life as she knew it shattered, forcing her to reexamine and reframe what love means and how to practice love. Years later, drawing inspiration from her personal experiences, Renée launched a bold journey to champion love in government and businesses worldwide.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    - Five essential lessons for finding a meaningful way forward in the midst of hardship, confusion, and loss.

    - Life is a mess sometimes, but that doesn’t have to be the end of your story.

    - Learn what it takes to transform challenges into profound contributions.

    - Be encouraged that you are not alone.

  • An Invitation to Thrive

    Everyone appreciates a heartfelt invitation, particularly to something meaningful and transformative.

    In this session, you'll embark on a journey that offers more than just escape from workplace challenges—you’ll discover a roadmap to genuine flourishing.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    - Identify current detrimental ways of being and the more desired alternative where all flourish.

    - Reflect on your experience, dialogue with others, and identify leverage points for thriving.

    - Explore a case study of an organization embracing the Invitation to Thrive, understanding the challenges and benefits of their commitment.

Renee stands with 3 men and 1 woman at a conference. all are smiling

Renee loves to meet and engage with your participants. They love her too!

Renee and the Board for the ADEA joke together in the photo booth
Renee stands with leaders of Moore Barlow a UK law firm in front of their values poster that says, "Humans First."
  • “Your talk on love wasn’t just about making people feel good. You made the solid business case for love beyond a doubt. It’s just what my team needed to hear.”

    Leader, after keynote talk, “Make Work More Human”

Bring Renée’s inspiring keynotes to your stage—let's create an unforgettable experience together!