Kevin Sheridan

Kevin Sheridan

Keynote Speaker: Employee Engagement and Virtual Management Expert; New York Times Bestselling Author

Kevin Sheridan Biography

Kevin Sheridan is an internationally-recognized Keynote Speaker, a New York Times Best Selling Author, and one of the most sought-after voices in the world on the topic of Employee Engagement. For five years running, he has been honored on Inc. Magazine’s top 101 Leadership Speakers in the world, as well as Inc.’s top 101 experts on Employee Engagement. He was also honored to be named to The Employee Engagement Award’s Top 100 Global Influencers on Employee Engagement for three consecutive years, won the highly-coveted Best Of Evanston Award for Management Consulting, as well as being designated as a Senior Fellow at The Conference Board.

Having spent thirty years as a high-level Human Capital Management consultant, Sheridan has helped some of the world’s largest corporations rebuild a culture that fosters productive engagement, earning him several distinctive awards and honors. Sheridan’s premier creation, PEER®, has been consistently recognized as a long-overdue, industry-changing innovation in the field of Employee Engagement. His first book, Building a Magnetic Culture, made six of the best seller lists including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. He is also the author of The Virtual Manager, which explores how to most effectively manage remote workers.

Sheridan is a frequent keynote speaker at national and international conventions, including those hosted by the National Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Harvard Business School, The Human Capital Institute, and the American Hospital Association. He regularly conducts Leadership Development workshops on Employee Engagement, Virtual Workers and Remote Work, Generational Differences in the Workplace, and a wide array of other Human Capital related topics. Prior to forming Kevin Sheridan LLC, Sheridan founded HR Solutions International in 1995, a firm specializing in measuring employee engagement and teaching best practices, which he sold in 2011. Sheridan received a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School, concentrating his degree in Managerial Decision-making, Strategy, Human Resources Management, and Organizational Behavior.

In his free time, Sheridan volunteers with a variety of charities. He also enjoys golfing, fishing, and high altitude mountaineering. He is in the process of climbing the highest mountain on every continent, an athletic journey known as “The Seven Summits.” As such, he has stood at the top of Africa, Europe, and South America, climbing as high as 23,000 feet. His personal and professional travels have brought him to more than 73 different countries.

Sheridan has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo! News, Crain’s Chicago Business, Human Resource Executive, Hospitals & Health Networks, Talent Management, Modern Healthcare, and Engagement Strategies Magazine.

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Kevin Sheridan Speaking Topics

Building a Magnetic Culture: How To Attract & Retain Top Talent To Create An Engaged, Highly-Productive Workforce

To become the best in the business, it is essential to employ the best people. But how do employers build a staff that is ready and able to take an organization to its next level? Inspired by the best-selling book, this inspiring keynote focuses on how to attract talented employees to the workplace, empower them, and sustain an environment in which they are more likely to stay.

Topics covered include:

  • Redefining employee engagement
  • The bottom line benefits of employee engagement
  • Recruiting: the right hire
  • The top 10 engagement drivers and the related best practices
  • The importance of embracing diversity & inclusion
  • The missing “secret sauce” – FUN
  • Creating an environment of shared ownership for engagement

Drawing on years of research and real-world examples from his consulting experience, Kevin Sheridan gives you the strategies and tactics to transform your organization by creating and maintaining a Magnetic Culture.

*Interested in providing HR credits? This keynote has been accredited by the HRCI numerous times. HRCI Code Numbers are 154207, 226546, 219626.

Discounts are available for bulk purchases of the book. A book signing is included at no extra cost.*

The Virtual Manager: Cutting-Edge Solutions To Hiring, Managing, Motivating, And Engaging Mobile Employees

By 2020, 1.5 billion people, or more than 50% of the global workforce will be working remotely. Managing virtual employees is different than managing employees who are in the office every day. Successful remote employees are often a direct reflection of their managers. In this keynote, Kevin Sheridan illuminates how a virtual manager can build and sustain a highly-productive and motivated team, leading to better business outcomes for the organization.

Topics covered include:

  • A new way of doing business: virtual teams
  • Trust in virtual teams
  • Qualities of top virtual employees
  • The top engagement drivers: maximizing them for virtual workers
  • Challenges: changing location without changing principles
  • How to become the best, most engaged, virtual worker

Based on years of research, this keynote shows how to build and manage an engaged, productive team from afar. Best practices ensure your organization’s virtual working environment becomes a magnet for top talent and yields better business outcomes.

*Interested in providing HR credits? This keynote has been accredited by the HRCI numerous times. HRCI Code Numbers are 224099 and 204891

Discounts are available for bulk purchases of the book. A book signing is included at no extra cost.*

Owning Your Engagement: Taking the Reins for Finding Fulfillment at Work

There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning and actually feeling excited to go to work. It may sound like a dream for everyone except a lucky few, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this inspiring and interactive keynote, Kevin Sheridan deconstructs the components of engagement and explains how the various drivers create a fulfilling experience overall. By sharing actionable tips and best practices, Kevin empowers employees to take ownership for improving their engagement, reenergizing how they feel about work.

Key topics include:

  • The psychology behind fulfilling work: why your brain likes challenges and continued learning
  • The power of positive thinking
  • How to determine your personal engagement drivers and take positive action

Audience members will identify opportunities to make changes that are within their span of control (whether it’s attitude or a new approach to a task), and learn how these adjustments can create a deep impact on how they feel about their role. This keynote breathes new life into the workplace, for both employees and employers.

Customized Keynotes and Workshop Options

Whether you’re looking for an employee engagement keynote speaker or someone who is an expert on leadership, Kevin Sheridan is extremely well-versed in a variety of topics, and can tailor presentations and interactive workshops to the specific issues that are most important to your organization. Competencies include, but are not limited, to the following:

  • Talent Attraction and Retention
  • Respect and Trust – Culture
  • Time Management
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • The First Step – Onboarding New Employees Toward Full Engagement
  • Employee Communication and Its Effect on Brand Image, Reputation, and Employee Engagement

Kevin Sheridan Videos

Kevin Sheridan Keynote

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

How much does it cost to book Kevin Sheridan for a speaking engagement?

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

Kevin Sheridan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Leadership, Motivational, Inspirational, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences, Future of Work, Futurism, DEI and Bestselling Authors.

Where does Kevin Sheridan travel from?

Kevin Sheridan generally travels from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kevin Sheridan?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin Sheridan 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 Kevin Sheridan 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 Kevin Sheridan 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.


Kevin Sheridan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Leadership and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin Sheridan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kevin Sheridan generally travels from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adrian Gostick, Scott Mautz and Tim Sanders. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Sheridan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/07/2025.

Kevin Sheridan Speaking Topics

  • Building a Magnetic Culture: How To Attract & Retain Top Talent To Create An Engaged, Highly-Productive Workforce

    To become the best in the business, it is essential to employ the best people. But how do employers build a staff that is ready and able to take an organization to its next level? Inspired by the best-selling book, this inspiring keynote focuses on how to attract talented employees to the workplace, empower them, and sustain an environment in which they are more likely to stay.

    Topics covered include:

    • Redefining employee engagement
    • The bottom line benefits of employee engagement
    • Recruiting: the right hire
    • The top 10 engagement drivers and the related best practices
    • The importance of embracing diversity & inclusion
    • The missing “secret sauce” – FUN
    • Creating an environment of shared ownership for engagement

    Drawing on years of research and real-world examples from his consulting experience, Kevin Sheridan gives you the strategies and tactics to transform your organization by creating and maintaining a Magnetic Culture.

    *Interested in providing HR credits? This keynote has been accredited by the HRCI numerous times. HRCI Code Numbers are 154207, 226546, 219626.

    Discounts are available for bulk purchases of the book. A book signing is included at no extra cost.*

  • The Virtual Manager: Cutting-Edge Solutions To Hiring, Managing, Motivating, And Engaging Mobile Employees

    By 2020, 1.5 billion people, or more than 50% of the global workforce will be working remotely. Managing virtual employees is different than managing employees who are in the office every day. Successful remote employees are often a direct reflection of their managers. In this keynote, Kevin Sheridan illuminates how a virtual manager can build and sustain a highly-productive and motivated team, leading to better business outcomes for the organization.

    Topics covered include:

    • A new way of doing business: virtual teams
    • Trust in virtual teams
    • Qualities of top virtual employees
    • The top engagement drivers: maximizing them for virtual workers
    • Challenges: changing location without changing principles
    • How to become the best, most engaged, virtual worker

    Based on years of research, this keynote shows how to build and manage an engaged, productive team from afar. Best practices ensure your organization’s virtual working environment becomes a magnet for top talent and yields better business outcomes.

    *Interested in providing HR credits? This keynote has been accredited by the HRCI numerous times. HRCI Code Numbers are 224099 and 204891

    Discounts are available for bulk purchases of the book. A book signing is included at no extra cost.*

  • Owning Your Engagement: Taking the Reins for Finding Fulfillment at Work

    There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning and actually feeling excited to go to work. It may sound like a dream for everyone except a lucky few, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this inspiring and interactive keynote, Kevin Sheridan deconstructs the components of engagement and explains how the various drivers create a fulfilling experience overall. By sharing actionable tips and best practices, Kevin empowers employees to take ownership for improving their engagement, reenergizing how they feel about work.

    Key topics include:

    • The psychology behind fulfilling work: why your brain likes challenges and continued learning
    • The power of positive thinking
    • How to determine your personal engagement drivers and take positive action

    Audience members will identify opportunities to make changes that are within their span of control (whether it’s attitude or a new approach to a task), and learn how these adjustments can create a deep impact on how they feel about their role. This keynote breathes new life into the workplace, for both employees and employers.

  • Customized Keynotes and Workshop Options

    Whether you’re looking for an employee engagement keynote speaker or someone who is an expert on leadership, Kevin Sheridan is extremely well-versed in a variety of topics, and can tailor presentations and interactive workshops to the specific issues that are most important to your organization. Competencies include, but are not limited, to the following:

    • Talent Attraction and Retention
    • Respect and Trust – Culture
    • Time Management
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • The First Step – Onboarding New Employees Toward Full Engagement
    • Employee Communication and Its Effect on Brand Image, Reputation, and Employee Engagement

Kevin Sheridan Videos

Kevin Sheridan Keynote
  • How do I book Kevin Sheridan to speak at my event?

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

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

    Kevin Sheridan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Leadership, Motivational, Inspirational, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Psychology, Social Sciences, Future of Work, Futurism, DEI and Bestselling Authors.
  • Where does Kevin Sheridan travel from?

    Kevin Sheridan generally travels from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kevin Sheridan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin Sheridan 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 Kevin Sheridan 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 Kevin Sheridan 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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