Devin Hughes
Devin Hughes transforms stale workplaces into vibrant cultures where teams thrive, innovate, and genuinely belong.
Why book Devin Hughes for your next event
- Empower your leaders with proven strategies and actionable tools to build connected, high-performing teams that thrive in any environment and outperform expectations.
- Gain practical frameworks and fresh insights to drive authentic engagement, deep belonging, and a sense of purpose that energizes your entire organization.
- Featured TEDx presenter known for transforming organizational cultures with measurable results, powerful storytelling, and a dynamic stage presence.
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Igniting Cultures Where People Thrive
Experience a keynote that shatters stale culture and ignites real engagement. Award-winning and globally trusted, Devin transforms teams with humor, bold ideas, and a human-first approach. From Disney to Defense, he empowers leaders to build workplaces people love. Forget the fluff and get actionable strategies, unforgettable storytelling, and lasting impact. Book Devin to turn your organization into a thriving, connected community.
Keynote Speaker Devin Hughes is renowned for transforming stagnant organizational cultures into dynamic, connected environments where people genuinely want to excel. With a rare blend of humor, evidence-based insights, and storytelling, Devin has become the go-to authority on engagement, belonging, and effective communication. His unique approach doesn’t just inspire temporary enthusiasm, it equips leaders and teams with practical frameworks they can implement immediately to drive lasting change.
Devin’s expertise spans decades of advising Fortune 100 companies, scrappy startups, and mission-driven organizations, including Disney, Google, and the Department of Defense. Named one of Peoplehum’s Top 200 Thought Leaders to Watch in 2024, he has earned recognition for his ability to tackle big topics like civility, inclusion, and leadership with a fresh perspective that resonates.
Booking Devin Hughes for your event means investing in a keynote that breaks through the corporate noise. He doesn’t rely on generic slides or empty catchphrases. Instead, he delivers real talk, actionable strategies, and a human-first approach that inspires authentic engagement and high-performance teamwork.
Whether your organization is navigating transformation, seeking to strengthen culture, or striving for deeper employee connection, Keynote Speaker Devin Hughes brings the clarity, energy, and expertise to move your people forward.
Book Devin Hughes for your event and discover how the right message can turn your workplace into a thriving, purpose-driven community.
Keynotes
Keynote by Devin Hughes:
Daring to Disagree: Fostering Civility, Connection, and Community in Divisive Times
The World Health Organization has identified an “epidemic of loneliness” across the globe—a reality that, while unsurprising in light of recent years, carries serious implications for employee engagement, performance, and well-being.
How can leaders at all levels help shift the culture and rebuild connection?
In this session, Devin shares research-backed strategies for cultivating a workplace grounded in civility, empathy, and meaningful connection. From fostering open dialogue to creating a genuine sense of belonging, he’ll offer actionable insights for leading teams—whether in-person, remote, or hybrid—with compassion and purpose.
Keynote by Devin Hughes:
The Business of Being Human: Why Connection-Driven Leadership Builds Better Workplaces
In an era of constant change, remote work, and digital overload, connection isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your organization’s most powerful competitive advantage. This energizing session unpacks how genuine human connection fuels high-performing workplace cultures and why it’s the driving force behind retention, resilience, and results.
It’s time to move beyond outdated leadership playbooks. Explore how to lead with empathy, reimagine benefits, and shape culture through a human-centered lens. You’ll gain practical tools for building trust, boosting collaboration, and aligning strategy with what matters most: your people.
Whether you’re navigating hybrid dynamics, digital fatigue, or disengagement, this session offers a fresh perspective on what truly makes workplaces thrive—authentic relationships.
Keynote by Devin Hughes:
From Crisis to Connection: Helping Leaders Build Community in Divisive Times
Today’s leaders are navigating a complex landscape—balancing workplace demands while managing the emotional impact of personal loss, political tension, and societal unrest. From Crisis to Connection is an interactive workshop designed to help leaders and professionals build stronger, more connected teams—even in the most challenging and divisive times.
Led by workplace culture expert Devin C. Hughes, this session offers a practical, compassionate framework for supporting employees through grief, trauma, and crisis while maintaining organizational stability. Through real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and actionable strategies, participants will leave this session with the tools to navigate emotional complexity, lead through crisis with confidence, and cultivate a workplace where empathy, trust, and collaboration can thrive.
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THE FOURTH WAVE: The Future of Work, Engagement, Well-Being & Belonging
The research is undeniable—positive, inclusive workplace cultures aren’t just good for people; they’re a strategic advantage. Organizations that prioritize employee well-being and belonging see higher productivity, greater resilience, and dramatically lower turnover. In fact, companies with happy employees outperform competitors by up to 202%.
In this forward-looking session, discover how to build a thriving workplace by cultivating environments where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered. Leaders who foster positive emotion unlock powerful psychological capital—hope, optimism, confidence, resilience, and belief—which fuels innovation, commitment, and sustained success, even in challenging times.
Join us to explore a proven framework for meaningful culture change and walk away with real, actionable strategies to elevate engagement, strengthen well-being, and create a workplace where everyone belongs.
Devin C. Hughes
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