Bruce Daisley
Discover how to create happier, healthier, and higher-performing workplaces with bestselling author and workplace culture expert Bruce Daisley.
Why you should book Bruce Daisley for your next event
- Learn practical strategies to improve workplace culture, employee wellbeing, productivity, and team performance.
- Gain insights from a former Twitter and YouTube executive whose research and ideas influence leaders worldwide.
- Inspire your audience with engaging stories, proven workplace solutions, and actionable takeaways they can implement immediately.
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Bestselling author, former Twitter VP, and one of the leading voices on workplace culture and the future of work.
Bruce Daisley is one of the most respected voices on workplace culture, leadership, and the future of work. A former Vice President of Twitter EMEA and former Head of YouTube UK, he combines first-hand leadership experience from some of the world's most influential technology companies with extensive research into what makes workplaces thrive. Through his bestselling books, acclaimed podcast, and highly rated keynote presentations, Bruce helps organizations create healthier, happier, and more productive working environments. His engaging, humorous, and evidence-based approach leaves audiences inspired with practical ideas they can apply immediately.
Book Bruce Daisley for Your Event
Bruce Daisley is a renowned workplace culture expert, bestselling author, podcast host, and former technology executive who has become one of the most influential commentators on the future of work. Through years of leadership experience and extensive research into workplace dynamics, he has helped organizations understand how to build environments where people can perform at their best while maintaining wellbeing, engagement, and motivation.
Recognized as a "Fantasy Hire" ahead of some of the world's most celebrated business leaders, including Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, Bruce has earned a reputation for delivering keynote presentations that are both insightful and highly practical. His ability to combine research, personal experience, and compelling storytelling makes him a sought-after speaker for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events around the world.
Organizations booking Bruce Daisley gain access to ideas that help leaders navigate evolving workplace expectations, strengthen company culture, and create conditions where employees can thrive.
From Tech Leader to Workplace Culture Authority
Bruce's career journey is as fascinating as the insights he shares from the stage. Starting his working life in fast-food restaurants, he later built a successful career in radio before moving into the technology sector.
He went on to become Head of YouTube UK before joining Twitter, where he spent eight years as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. During his time in leadership, Bruce became known not only for driving business success but also for his focus on creating positive workplace cultures.
His contributions have received widespread recognition. New Media Age awarded him for the Greatest Individual Contribution to New Media, while Campaign Magazine named him among the most influential leaders in digital media. These experiences provide Bruce with a unique perspective on leadership, organizational performance, and cultural transformation.
Workplace Culture That Drives Results
Few speakers bridge the gap between business performance and employee wellbeing as effectively as Bruce Daisley. His work focuses on helping organizations understand that strong workplace cultures are not simply desirable—they are essential for long-term success.
Drawing on extensive research and real-world leadership experience, Bruce explores topics such as:
- Employee engagement and motivation
- Workplace happiness and wellbeing
- Team collaboration and connection
- Leadership in modern organizations
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Building resilient workplace cultures
- Future workplace trends
- Productivity and performance
His presentations provide audiences with practical tools and evidence-based strategies that can be implemented immediately. Rather than relying on abstract theories, Bruce focuses on solutions that help leaders create measurable improvements in both employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Bestselling Author and Influential Thought Leader
Bruce is also the author of two award-winning books that have become essential reading for leaders and organizations seeking to improve workplace culture.
His bestselling book The Joy of Work explores how businesses can create more enjoyable and productive working environments. Combining behavioural science, organizational research, and practical examples, the book has been praised for challenging conventional assumptions about work and providing realistic solutions for modern organizations.
His second acclaimed book, Fortitude, examines resilience, stress, and mental wellbeing in today's demanding working world. The book offers practical approaches for individuals and organizations looking to improve wellbeing while maintaining performance.
Bruce's expertise has also been featured in prestigious publications including Harvard Business Review and The Washington Post. His insights continue to shape conversations about leadership, workplace culture, and organizational development across industries.
Creator of One of the World's Leading Work Podcasts
Bruce is the creator and host of the hugely successful podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat, which ranks among the top 0.1% of podcasts globally and has attracted more than six million listens.
The podcast features conversations with leading thinkers, researchers, authors, and business leaders who explore how work can become more effective, fulfilling, and sustainable. Through these discussions, Bruce stays at the forefront of workplace trends and emerging ideas, allowing him to bring the latest thinking directly to his audiences.
In addition, his weekly newsletter Make Work Better reaches more than 135,000 readers, providing practical guidance and fresh perspectives on leadership, culture, and employee experience.
A Speaker Who Inspires Action
What truly sets Bruce Daisley apart is his ability to connect with audiences. His presentations are warm, engaging, and packed with relatable examples that resonate with leaders, managers, and employees alike.
Audiences consistently praise his ability to simplify complex workplace challenges and turn them into actionable strategies. Whether speaking to senior executives, HR professionals, managers, or entire organizations, Bruce delivers content that is relevant, memorable, and immediately useful.
His expertise continues to be sought after by major media outlets, including BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Five Live, BBC World Service, Channel 4 News, Times Radio, and LBC. His contribution to BBC Radio 4's Payslip Britain further reinforced his position as a leading voice on the realities and future of work.
When you book Bruce Daisley for your event, you bring in a speaker who combines executive leadership experience, cutting-edge research, and exceptional storytelling. His keynotes help organizations rethink workplace culture, strengthen engagement, improve performance, and create environments where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
For organizations looking to build stronger cultures, develop better leaders, and prepare for the future of work, Bruce Daisley delivers insights that inspire lasting change and meaningful results.
Keynotes
Keynote by Bruce Daisley :
The Last Business Advantage in the Age of AI? Workplace Culture
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, productivity and efficiency are becoming universally accessible. In this new era, the true competitive advantage is no longer technology, it’s workplace culture.
In his compelling keynote, “The Last Business Advantage in the Age of AI?”, bestselling author and former Twitter VP Bruce Daisley delivers powerful strategies for building high-performing, people-first cultures that drive lasting success. Drawing on real-world leadership experience and global insights, Bruce shows how a differentiated culture fuels innovation, engagement, and resilience.
By booking Bruce Daisley, organizations gain actionable tools to create cultures that thrive in the face of disruption, where people, not just processes, power performance.
Key takeaways:
- Understand why workplace culture is the most critical competitive advantage in the AI era
- Discover how to create a differentiated culture that stands out in a tech-equalized landscape
- Gain actionable strategies to foster innovation, engagement, and team resilience
Keynote by Bruce Daisley :
Squad Goals - How to Build, Lead and Inspire a Winning Team
Many teams today are quietly losing their spark, low energy, fading connection, and a drop in performance. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
In the dynamic keynote “Squad Goals – How to Build, Lead and Inspire a Winning Team”, bestselling workplace expert Bruce Daisley shares a proven framework for reigniting team culture and cohesion.
Blending insights from sports psychology, behavioral science, and real-world leadership, this session equips leaders with practical tools to foster trust, boost morale, and build deeply connected, high-performing teams, no matter the size.
This keynote empowers organizations to rebuild energy, strengthen team bonds, and lead with clarity and purpose in today’s ever-changing workplace.
Key takeaways:
- Implement clear, actionable strategies to shape culture and unlock team potential
- Understand how lessons from sports and behavioral science apply to modern leadership
- Gain practical tools to foster trust, collaboration, and motivation across any team size
Keynote by Bruce Daisley :
Should we be optimistic about the future of work?
The rise of AI and automation has sparked growing anxiety about the future of human work. But the outlook may be far brighter than expected.
In the compelling keynote “Should We Be Optimistic About the Future of Work?”, bestselling workplace expert Bruce Daisley offers a refreshing, research-driven perspective that replaces fear with confidence and curiosity.
Through a mix of humor, data, and engaging storytelling, this session reveals why the changing world of work could lead to more human-centered, meaningful, and fulfilling careers.
This keynote inspires teams and leaders to embrace the future with optimism, unlocking the mindset needed to innovate, adapt, and thrive in an era of rapid transformation.
Key takeaways:
- Understand why automation doesn't signal the end—but a transformation—of human roles
- Discover how emerging trends can lead to more meaningful, people-focused careers
- Walk away with inspiring insights to help teams embrace change and drive innovation
Keynote by Bruce Daisley :
Finding Fortitude - How to dial up team resilience in tough times
When teams face uncertainty, pressure, or burnout, the call for “more resilience” often feels vague and out of reach. Leaders want their people to bounce back, but don’t always know how to help them do it.
In the keynote “Finding Fortitude – How to Dial Up Team Resilience in Tough Times”, bestselling author and workplace expert Bruce Daisley delivers a clear, actionable blueprint for building real resilience.
Drawing from his acclaimed book Fortitude, hailed by the Financial Times as “the best business book of the year”—this session unpacks what resilience truly means, and how it can be strengthened across teams.
Book this keynote to equip your organization with practical tools and powerful mindset shifts that enable people to recover faster, stay connected, and thrive through adversity.
Key takeaways:
- Build a more connected, emotionally intelligent team culture that thrives under pressure
- Discover how to support colleagues and foster collective bounce-back in challenging times
- Learn practical strategies to strengthen team resilience during periods of stress or change
Bruce Daisley: "A truly exceptional speaker"
Watch speaker Bruce Daisley in action
Bruce Daisley speaks at The Economist Innovation@Work conference
Watch speaker Bruce Daisley in action
How To Turn Work Into Joy | Bruce Daisley | TEDxNewcastle
Watch speaker Bruce Daisley in action
