Keynote Speaking by Dr. Wayne Pernell
Corporate Culture Keynote Speakers for Your Next Event
Dr. Wayne Pernell is a two-time TEDx speaker and PhD clinical psychologist. His Culture of Caring keynote helps your people build a culture they are proud to support.
- Two TEDx talks, one with over 2 million views
- Worked with Schwab, Whole Foods, AAA, PG&E and Pfizer
- Opening, closing, general session, breakout or virtual
Two TEDx talks with 2M+ views and five #1 best-selling leadership books.
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Why planners book Dr. Wayne for culture keynotes
A talk that changes how people lead
Dr. Wayne goes past motivation. He challenges old thinking and gives leaders steps they can use the next day.
Proven with well-known brands
He has worked with Charles Schwab, Whole Foods Market, AAA, PG&E, Pfizer, 3Com, Safeway and Bank of America.
A psychologist on stage
A PhD in clinical psychology plus four decades guiding senior leaders. He reads a room and speaks to what is really going on.
Stage presence you can trust
Two-time TEDx speaker with one talk over two million views, five #1 best-selling books, and a fourth-degree black belt's grounded calm.
Any format, anywhere in the US
Opening, closing, general session, breakout, sales kickoff or rally. Delivered on-site, at your offsite, or virtual and hybrid.
More than one day of impact
Follow the keynote with a Culture of Caring education day, workbook, flashcards or the online course for your team.
Two signature keynotes on culture and performance
Culture of Caring shows leaders what culture really is, where most leaders go wrong, and why caring cultures drive retention, innovation and results. People leave knowing how to build a culture they are proud to support.
The Power of Being Unreasonable challenges leaders to stop following outdated rules and set bold new standards. It covers how to rewrite the stories keeping teams stuck, what to do with mediocrity, and why being unreasonable leads to breakthroughs.
- Culture of Caring: what culture is and where most leaders go wrong
- Why caring cultures drive retention, innovation and results
- How to build a culture people are proud to support
- The Power of Being Unreasonable: rewrite the stories that keep teams stuck
- What to do with mediocrity on a team
- Formats: opening, closing, general session, breakout, sales kickoff or rally
- On-site anywhere in the US, at client offsites, or virtual and hybrid
- Delivered by a PhD clinical psychologist, executive coach and two-time TEDx speaker
Trusted by leaders at brands you know
“Dr. Wayne Pernell is charming, effective, and commanding. His content on leadership is shared through storytelling and actionable steps so that you feel like you can accomplish anything as a leader—with a new point of view, seeing through the Culture of Caring lens.”
“Dr. Wayne brings a unique mix of grounded leadership, deep insight, and warmth. He sees what others miss—and he helps you shift from reaction to intentional, inspired leadership.”
“We thought we needed a coach. What we got was a culture shift—and the results speak for themselves.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does a corporate culture keynote cost?
Speaking fees depend on the date, location, format and length of your session. Share your event details and we will send pricing for your specific ask.
What topics does Dr. Wayne speak on?
Two signature topics: Culture of Caring, on building cultures that drive retention, innovation and results, and The Power of Being Unreasonable, on setting bold new standards for success.
Can he speak at a virtual or hybrid event?
Yes. Keynotes are delivered on-site, at client offsites, and virtually or in hybrid formats.
Where does he travel for events?
DynamicLeader serves the United States nationwide, on-site and virtually.
What session formats are available?
Opening, closing and general session keynotes, breakout sessions, and sales kickoff or sales rally talks at summits, retreats and industry conferences.
Can the talk be tailored to our company?
The content is shaped to challenge your audience's thinking and drive real change. Tell us your goals and audience, and we will map the topic to your event.
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- Two TEDx talks, one with over 2 million views
- Worked with Schwab, Whole Foods, AAA, PG&E and Pfizer
- Opening, closing, general session, breakout or virtual