Virtual & Hybrid Event Keynotes
Virtual Keynote Speaker for Leadership and Sales Events
Dr. Wayne Pernell brings four decades of leadership experience to your screen. Talks that hold a remote room and push people to act, not just nod.
- Two-time TEDx speaker, one talk with 2M+ views
- Talks on Culture of Caring and The Power of Being Unreasonable
- Opening, closing, general session and breakout sessions
Has worked with Charles Schwab, Whole Foods Market, AAA, PG&E and Pfizer.
Request Dr. Wayne for your virtual event
Share your date, format and audience. We'll come back to you about fit and next steps.
Why event teams book Dr. Wayne for virtual keynotes
Holds a remote audience
He blends presence, performance and perspective, so people stay with him through the screen instead of checking email.
Proven on the big stage
A two-time TEDx speaker, with one talk viewed more than two million times.
Built for business results
Talks go far beyond motivation. One client group saw a 300%+ increase in productivity after his work.
A psychologist reads the room
He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and has spent over four decades guiding senior leaders and their teams.
Fits your run of show
Opening, closing, general session or breakout. Virtual, hybrid or on-site across the United States.
Virtual keynotes that fit your agenda
Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks at leadership summits, sales rallies, corporate retreats and industry conferences. His talks are designed to challenge old thinking and activate real change, whether your audience is in one room, on one call, or both at once.
He brings a rare mix of credentials to a virtual stage: clinical psychologist, executive coach to Fortune 50 leaders, podcast host, executive producer of award-winning documentaries and fourth-degree black belt.
- Opening, closing and general session keynotes
- Breakout sessions, sales kickoffs and sales rallies
- Virtual and hybrid events, plus in-person when you need it
- Signature topic: Culture of Caring, building cultures that drive retention, innovation and results
- Signature topic: The Power of Being Unreasonable, trading outdated rules for bold new standards
- Audiences of senior leaders, directors, managers and full teams
- Delivered nationwide across the United States
Trusted by leaders at well-known brands
“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.”
What happens after you send the form
Send your event details
Tell us the date, the format, your audience size and what you want people to walk away with.
Talk it through
We set up a call to confirm fit, pick the right topic and answer your questions.
Get your plan
You receive the speaking details for your event so your team can lock it into the agenda.
Frequently asked questions
Can Dr. Wayne speak at a fully virtual or hybrid event?
Yes. He delivers virtual and hybrid event keynotes, as well as in-person talks at conferences, summits and corporate retreats.
What does a virtual keynote cost?
Fees are not published because every event is different. Send your date, format and audience size through the form and we will come back with details for your event.
What topics does he speak on?
Two signature topics: Culture of Caring, on building a culture that drives retention, innovation and results, and The Power of Being Unreasonable, on replacing outdated rules with bold new standards.
Can he open or close our event, or run a breakout?
Yes. He delivers opening, closing and general session keynotes, plus breakout sessions, sales kickoffs and sales rallies.
Who has he spoken for?
He has worked with powerhouse brands including Charles Schwab, Whole Foods Market, AAA, 3Com, PG&E and Pfizer, and has led 120+ leadership teams.
Does he travel for in-person or hybrid events?
Yes. Work is delivered across the United States, on-site, at client offsites and virtually.
Lock in a speaker your virtual audience will remember
Send your event date, format and goals. We'll confirm fit and walk you through the next steps.
- Two-time TEDx speaker, one talk with 2M+ views
- Talks on Culture of Caring and The Power of Being Unreasonable
- Opening, closing, general session and breakout sessions