Jeff Butler

Jeff Butler

Keynote Speaker: Workplace Strategist, Bestselling Author, Tech Industry Expert

Jeff Butler Biography

Jeff Butler, a native Californian raised in Silicon Valley where both his parents were startup founders, has spent his entire life amidst the highest pattern of employee turnover in recorded history. Graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Computer Science, he experienced the competition and challenges of recruiting, attracting, and retaining top talent first hand. Drawing on his background, Butler has proven himself not just in the trenches of the tech industry, but also as a globally renowned workplace strategist and bestselling author.

With a versatile background, Butler has worked with major companies including Google, Amazon, and John Deere, helping to optimize their recruitment and retention strategies. He has delivered presentations on how to attract and retain talent, specifically highlighting his expertise in his keynote "Winning The Talent War." His work extends over 40 industries across four continents, showcasing his ability to adapt and deliver advice that transcends cultural and industrial boundaries.

Butler's insights on managing multi-generational workforces and leading in times of uncertainty have been delivered on prestigious platforms including the TEDx stage, where he spoke in both 2016 and 2017. He has authored two influential books, "The Authentic Workplace" and "The Key To The New You," which explore the intricacies of intercultural dynamics and personal development in professional settings. His keynotes such as "AI Disruption – Overcoming The Hype And Discovering The Opportunity" and "Being Human In The Age Of Digital Innovation" address the impacts of digital advancement on the workforce and society. Through these efforts, Butler has cemented his reputation as a responsive and impactful speaker, consistently receiving positive feedback from diverse organizations.

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Jeff Butler Speaking Topics

AI: Overcoming the Hype and Discovering the Opportunity

n 1954, a Georgetown-IBM team predicted that language translation programs would be perfected within five years. Sixty years later, we’re still working on it. In 1965, Nobel Prize winner Herbert Simon claimed that machines would soon handle any work a person could do within twenty years. These ambitious predictions highlight the enormous promise of artificial intelligence—often oversold, rarely fully realized, fueling the inevitable AI hype. Delve into the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence as we navigate through the buzz and uncover the legitimate opportunities.

  • Clarity Amidst the Hype: Gain a clear understanding of the current state of AI by learning about the ‘Hype Curve’ and distinguish between exaggerated claims and genuine opportunities, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business.
  • Future-Proofing Strategies: Identify key technological milestones essential for unlocking AI's potential, positioning your organization for long-term success amid constant technological disruption.
  • Strategic Insights: Acquire strategic insights into up-to-date AI case studies and how they can be practically applied to enhance business processes, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge in your industry.

Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 90 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

The Heart of Connection: Unleashing the Power of Human Relationships in a Digital World

In his presentation, Jeff Butler unravels which technological changes to anticipate and how their integration impacts the workforce; not only from a business perspective but sociological, psychological, and existential as well. How might this wave of change affect industries—and us as the people that work for them—faster than experts originally anticipated? While inevitable, one of the most important things that people can do now is learn what areas still continue to have that desire for human connection.

  • Discover the Power of Human Connection: Learn which parts of the workforce and our day to day work lives that cannot be replaced through new technology and artificial intelligence breakthroughs.

  • Future-Proofing Strategies: Identify key areas where human connection needs to be incorporate in order to drive effective human connection from team building to customer interaction.

  • Strategic Insights: Acquire strategic insights into up-to-date AI case studies and how they are not meeting the expectations of human interactions. These case studies can range from customer serice, to one-on-one relationship building.

Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 90 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

Leading in Times of Uncertainty

Benjamin Franklin in the late 17th century famously that “the only two things certain in life are death and taxes” satirically, yet truthfully implying that uncertainty is here to stay. Beyond just the recent pandemic, various industries continuously face changing times, and the unfortunate inevitably remaining that those that don’t change eventually become obsolete. Hence, how do leaders adapt to changing times and ensure that they are not only doing what they need to adapt, but do so in a way that doesn’t create setbacks?

  • Discover the How the Human Psyche Handles Change: Uncover the paradoxical hurdle that every leader faces when confronted with uncertainty and how they can pragmatically regain psychological control.
  • Team-Fortifying Strategies: Identify thought distortions and how to systematically guide a team through uncertainty in order to regain team harmony and strengthen rather than weaken team connections.
  • Strategic Insights: Discover strategies that leaders from various industries and levels use to create buy in during times of drastic change.

Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

Redefining the Leader’s Role: Driving Growth in a Rapidly Changing World

Have you ever wondered why some employees continue to underperform while others become rock stars? Or better yet, is it possible to turn new hires into a team linchpins consistently? Imagine being able to lay out a roadmap for employees so that they are able to maximize their leadership ability without having to micro manage them. A path where employees feel empowered and want to contribute versus being obliged to by their over bearing boss. In this program, Jeff Butler reveals the roadmap that the most disruptive companies in the world are leveraging to maximize their employees leadership abilities. More specifically, how to create a team where leadership is encouraged and cultivated to the point where an entire organization benefits. Some strategies are commonplace like instantiating strong management systems, but others are obscure requiring a leader to truly understand how the mind works in order to unlock their employee’s potential.

  • Discover the How the Human Psyche Handles Change: The mental traps that hold back high performing employees when moving into leadership positions.
  • Conflict-Proofing Strategies: Discover the 3 employee levels- passenger, driver and navigator and how to help employees climb the performance ladder.
  • Strategic Insights: Discover strategies such as employing intrinsic motivation in order to maximize their leadership ability.

Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

Building an Effective Multi-Generational Workplace

This program focuses on managing four different generations in the workplace where author and practitioner Jeff Butler, backed by a decade of psychological research, shares insights about motivations, differences, and communication styles of these four generations. You will learn how organizations across various industries are thriving with a multigenerational workforce and how yours can too. Through this program you’ll find specific actionable strategies to manage your cross-generational challenges and turn your multigenerational workforce into a competitive advantage.

  • Learn the Organization Psychology Principles that Drive Cohesion: Discover potential points of generational conflict and tactics to handle them in order to build seemless cultural integration.
  • Conflict-Proofing Strategies: Learn how to strengthen cross-generational communication to foster company wide ideation.
  • Strategic Insights: Obtain specific strategies to leverage multi generational differences like optimizing recruitment and retention.

Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

Jeff Butler Videos

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How do I book Jeff Butler to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler, 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 Jeff Butler or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Jeff Butler for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Jeff Butler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Butler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Butler, 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.

What topics does Jeff Butler speak about?

Jeff Butler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Youth, Technology, Computer Science, TED, Human Resources, Authors, Business Leadership, Generational Issues, Sales, Marketing and Business.

Where does Jeff Butler travel from?

Jeff Butler generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jeff Butler?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler 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.


Jeff Butler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Youth, Technology and Computer Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Butler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jeff Butler generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Crystal Kadakia, Haydn Shaw and Ryan Jenkins. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Butler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/08/2025.

Jeff Butler Speaking Topics

  • AI: Overcoming the Hype and Discovering the Opportunity

    n 1954, a Georgetown-IBM team predicted that language translation programs would be perfected within five years. Sixty years later, we’re still working on it. In 1965, Nobel Prize winner Herbert Simon claimed that machines would soon handle any work a person could do within twenty years. These ambitious predictions highlight the enormous promise of artificial intelligence—often oversold, rarely fully realized, fueling the inevitable AI hype. Delve into the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence as we navigate through the buzz and uncover the legitimate opportunities.

    • Clarity Amidst the Hype: Gain a clear understanding of the current state of AI by learning about the ‘Hype Curve’ and distinguish between exaggerated claims and genuine opportunities, empowering you to make informed decisions for your business.
    • Future-Proofing Strategies: Identify key technological milestones essential for unlocking AI's potential, positioning your organization for long-term success amid constant technological disruption.
    • Strategic Insights: Acquire strategic insights into up-to-date AI case studies and how they can be practically applied to enhance business processes, drive innovation, and gain a competitive edge in your industry.

    Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 90 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

  • The Heart of Connection: Unleashing the Power of Human Relationships in a Digital World

    In his presentation, Jeff Butler unravels which technological changes to anticipate and how their integration impacts the workforce; not only from a business perspective but sociological, psychological, and existential as well. How might this wave of change affect industries—and us as the people that work for them—faster than experts originally anticipated? While inevitable, one of the most important things that people can do now is learn what areas still continue to have that desire for human connection.

    • Discover the Power of Human Connection: Learn which parts of the workforce and our day to day work lives that cannot be replaced through new technology and artificial intelligence breakthroughs.

    • Future-Proofing Strategies: Identify key areas where human connection needs to be incorporate in order to drive effective human connection from team building to customer interaction.

    • Strategic Insights: Acquire strategic insights into up-to-date AI case studies and how they are not meeting the expectations of human interactions. These case studies can range from customer serice, to one-on-one relationship building.

    Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 90 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

  • Leading in Times of Uncertainty

    Benjamin Franklin in the late 17th century famously that “the only two things certain in life are death and taxes” satirically, yet truthfully implying that uncertainty is here to stay. Beyond just the recent pandemic, various industries continuously face changing times, and the unfortunate inevitably remaining that those that don’t change eventually become obsolete. Hence, how do leaders adapt to changing times and ensure that they are not only doing what they need to adapt, but do so in a way that doesn’t create setbacks?

    • Discover the How the Human Psyche Handles Change: Uncover the paradoxical hurdle that every leader faces when confronted with uncertainty and how they can pragmatically regain psychological control.
    • Team-Fortifying Strategies: Identify thought distortions and how to systematically guide a team through uncertainty in order to regain team harmony and strengthen rather than weaken team connections.
    • Strategic Insights: Discover strategies that leaders from various industries and levels use to create buy in during times of drastic change.

    Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

  • Redefining the Leader’s Role: Driving Growth in a Rapidly Changing World

    Have you ever wondered why some employees continue to underperform while others become rock stars? Or better yet, is it possible to turn new hires into a team linchpins consistently? Imagine being able to lay out a roadmap for employees so that they are able to maximize their leadership ability without having to micro manage them. A path where employees feel empowered and want to contribute versus being obliged to by their over bearing boss. In this program, Jeff Butler reveals the roadmap that the most disruptive companies in the world are leveraging to maximize their employees leadership abilities. More specifically, how to create a team where leadership is encouraged and cultivated to the point where an entire organization benefits. Some strategies are commonplace like instantiating strong management systems, but others are obscure requiring a leader to truly understand how the mind works in order to unlock their employee’s potential.

    • Discover the How the Human Psyche Handles Change: The mental traps that hold back high performing employees when moving into leadership positions.
    • Conflict-Proofing Strategies: Discover the 3 employee levels- passenger, driver and navigator and how to help employees climb the performance ladder.
    • Strategic Insights: Discover strategies such as employing intrinsic motivation in order to maximize their leadership ability.

    Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

  • Building an Effective Multi-Generational Workplace

    This program focuses on managing four different generations in the workplace where author and practitioner Jeff Butler, backed by a decade of psychological research, shares insights about motivations, differences, and communication styles of these four generations. You will learn how organizations across various industries are thriving with a multigenerational workforce and how yours can too. Through this program you’ll find specific actionable strategies to manage your cross-generational challenges and turn your multigenerational workforce into a competitive advantage.

    • Learn the Organization Psychology Principles that Drive Cohesion: Discover potential points of generational conflict and tactics to handle them in order to build seemless cultural integration.
    • Conflict-Proofing Strategies: Learn how to strengthen cross-generational communication to foster company wide ideation.
    • Strategic Insights: Obtain specific strategies to leverage multi generational differences like optimizing recruitment and retention.

    Available as a 45-90 minute keynote, 45-240 minute workshop, or 60 minute virtual engagement.

Jeff Butler Videos

Jeff Butler Demo Reel
  • How do I book Jeff Butler to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler, 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 Jeff Butler or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jeff Butler for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jeff Butler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jeff Butler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jeff Butler, 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.
  • What topics does Jeff Butler speak about?

    Jeff Butler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Youth, Technology, Computer Science, TED, Human Resources, Authors, Business Leadership, Generational Issues, Sales, Marketing and Business.
  • Where does Jeff Butler travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler 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 Jeff Butler 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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