Tom Krieglstein

Tom Krieglstein Speaking Topics

• Dance Floor Theory™: The New Rules for Leaders to Engage and Retain Their People

  Your team is not lazy, your engagement strategy needs a reset. Dance Floor Theory gives leaders a clear, science-based system to better connect with and retain their teams. With six levels of engagement, it helps assess and grow people effectively. Built from 20 years of leadership experience, it suits remote, growing, or legacy teams. The result is a culture where people and performance thrive.

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Measure Engagement - Help leaders identify their team’s engagement level using the 6 Levels of the Engagement Pyramid™.
  • Increase Engagement - Equip managers with strategies to engage people at each level of the. Engagement Pyramid™.
  • Build Psychological Safety - Train leaders to deepen trust and commitment with every team member.
  • Create Team Unity - Give teams a shared language to address disengagement and build stronger connections.
  • Implement a Modern Engagement System - Provide leaders with a repeatable framework to replace outdated tactics and drive real results.

• Boost Team Trust, Energy, and Performance by Building a Culture of Connection™

  High-performing teams are not built on social events but through intentional connection. In this interactive session, Tom uses energising activities that surprise, build trust, and foster belonging. Backed by behavioural science and Engagement Based Leadership™, the session strengthens collaboration and aligns teams. Ideal for onboarding, reconnection, or culture building.

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Increased Team Connection - Team members, at every level, feel more connected, motivated, and invested in their work.
  • Psychological Safety for All - People speak up, share ideas, and contribute more fully, regardless of title or role.
  • Stronger Team Relationships - Deeper trust and connection lead to smoother, more productive collaboration across the team.
  • Improved Retention Across the Team - Connected teams, including their managers, are more loyal and less likely to burn out or leave.
  • Shared Purpose and Focus - Everyone feels part of something bigger, creating alignment, energy, and performance that lasts.

• Develop Your Level 5 Leaders: The Hidden Skills Most Aren’t Taught

  Most leadership programs fail to teach core skills leaders actually use. This session covers five essential abilities that power high-performing, high-trust teams, including managing energy, leading change, and communicating clearly. Built on 20 years of real-world work, it equips emerging and current leaders to act with clarity, confidence, and purpose, immediately improving how they lead.

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Master State Management - Learn how to regulate emotions, stay grounded under pressure, and lead with intention, even on hard days.
  • Lead Through Change - Gain clear strategies to navigate uncertainty, adapt with confidence, and guide others through transitions.
  • Manage Time and Energy Effectively - Prioritize what matters, stay focused, and maintain sustainable performance without burning out.
  • Strengthen Team Unity - Create a “we’re in this together” culture through shared language, accountability, and support.
  • Fuel Self-Driven Motivation - Show up with ownership, clarity, and purpose, without waiting for a title or permission to lead.

• Strategy Retreats That Ignite and Unite

  When teams feel stuck, a strategy retreat helps them reset and align. Tom brings two decades of experience to guide leaders in clarifying purpose, setting goals, and turning insights into action. Using proven tools like EOS and Scaling Up, each retreat blends structure and flexibility to build clarity, momentum, and shared commitment that lasts beyond the session.

  LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Strategic Clarity - Leadership Teams align around a clear mission, vision, and set of priorities that actually drive decisions.
  • Actionable Planning - Senior Leaders Department heads and boards walk away with a focused 90-day, 1-year, or 3-year plan they can execute, immediately.
  • Shared Ownership - Turn passive attendees into active contributors by unlocking the full potential of your team.
  • Sustained Momentum - Teams leave energized, focused, and committed to putting the plan into action, not leaving it on a slide.
  • Stronger Connection - Deepen trust, improve communication, and strengthen team dynamics among senior decision-makers.