Brent Peterson

Brent Peterson

Keynote Speaker: Brent D. Peterson is cofounder and Chair of the Work Itself Group. He is the co-author of the new book, Fake "Work" published by Simon and Schuster in 2009.

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Brent Peterson Biography

Brent D. Peterson is cofounder and Chair of the Work Itself Group. He is the co-author of the new book, Fake "Work" published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. He has also authored 20 other books on communication, speaking, and human resource issues. He is a sought-after and compelling keynote speaker, author, and advisor on strategy, alignment, and execution as well as an advocate for education and training that makes a difference to people and organizations. Brent speaks and consults with companies and audiences around the world.

Brent has been an entrepreneur and business leader for over 25 years. He has created and sold several businesses such as True North Corporation and Prime Learning, and he has been a leader in several other organizations. Further, he was a senior partner and founder of Organizational Associates, a senior consultant with Phoenix Associates of Tokyo, Japan, and H. B. Konsultation of Stockholm, Sweden. He has served as the Director of the Professors Network of ASTD and has presented many seminars to that organization.

Brent has an international reputation in the fields of organization and human resource development. He has designed, developed, and delivered dozens of courses and change interventions that have helped attain key business and organizational results. He has instructed over 2000 courses for and consulted with numerous Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and other community and non-profit organizations such as Starbucks, Volvo, British Airways, Nike, and the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs.

Brent has a rich history as an educator in such institutions as the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University (Professor emeritus), Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Nyal D. McMullin Professor of Entrepreneurship, and taught at the University of Puget Sound (Washington), University of Montana, University of Utah, and Ohio University.

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Brent Peterson Speaking Topics

The Value of Learning

Measuring the Business Impact of Learning and ResourceDevelopment.

The 4E's of Learning

Redesigning Learning to Focus on Business Results.

Why Doesn't Teamwork Work?

Building Strategic Teams that Eliminate Fake Work, Maximize Productivity, and Get Results.

The Essence of Leadership

Purging the Workplace of Wasted Effort by Aligning Teams to Execute Strategy. (Why Leaders are Caught in the Thick of Thin Things.)

Is Your Business at Risk?

Fake Work, the Silent Killer of Productivity, Performance, and Profit.

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How much does it cost to book Brent Peterson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Brent Peterson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brent Peterson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

Where does Brent Peterson travel from?

Brent Peterson generally travels from Utah, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Brent Peterson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brent Peterson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brent Peterson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brent Peterson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Brent Peterson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brent Peterson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Brent Peterson generally travels from Utah, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James Miles, Bob Chapman and Gary Vider. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brent Peterson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Brent Peterson Speaking Topics

  • The Value of Learning

    Measuring the Business Impact of Learning and ResourceDevelopment.

  • The 4E's of Learning

    Redesigning Learning to Focus on Business Results.

  • Why Doesn't Teamwork Work?

    Building Strategic Teams that Eliminate Fake Work, Maximize Productivity, and Get Results.

  • The Essence of Leadership

    Purging the Workplace of Wasted Effort by Aligning Teams to Execute Strategy. (Why Leaders are Caught in the Thick of Thin Things.)

  • Is Your Business at Risk?

    Fake Work, the Silent Killer of Productivity, Performance, and Profit.

  • How do I book Brent Peterson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brent Peterson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brent Peterson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brent Peterson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brent Peterson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brent Peterson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brent Peterson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • Where does Brent Peterson travel from?

    Brent Peterson generally travels from Utah, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brent Peterson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brent Peterson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brent Peterson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brent Peterson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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