Speaking, Workshops & Training

Bring Appreciation at Work® to Your Organization

A keynote, a half-day workshop, or ongoing training. Shaped to your organization, your industry, and the time you actually have.

Why It Matters

One Session Can Start a Ripple Effect

Real change doesn't always begin with a massive culture initiative. Sometimes it starts with one new perspective, one meaningful conversation, or one small shift in how people see and respond to each other.

Our speakers and workshops help teams look at workplace relationships differently and turn appreciation into something practical they can use every day. That shift can ripple outward, strengthening trust, improving communication, deepening connection, and changing how people collaborate and lead.

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What's Included

Find the Right Fit for Your Team or Event

Every session is customized to your audience. Choose the format that fits your event or team.

Virtual

Virtual

Best for
Remote and hybrid teams
Format
Live webinar or workshop, any time zone
Ideal for
Company-wide training, distributed leadership teams
Book a Virtual Session
In-Person

In-Person

Best for
Teams ready to gather and work through it face-to-face
Format
On-site presentation or workshop
Ideal for
Leadership retreats, team-wide culture rollouts, post-conflict resets
Book an In-Person Session
Keynote

Conference / Keynote

Best for
Conferences, association events, large-audience gatherings
Format
Keynote address or breakout session
Ideal for
Industry conferences, association annual meetings
Inquire About a Keynote
How It Works

From First Conversation to Lasting Change

01

Tell us about your team or event.

A short conversation about your goals, audience, and current culture.

02

We build the session.

Content is shaped around your context.

03

Your team or audience applies it.

Interactive sessions with tools people can use immediately, not just discuss.

The Difference

What Makes Our Training Different

  • Interactive, not lecture-heavy
  • Grounded in workplace research
  • Focused on real team dynamics
  • Practical enough to use the same week
  • Honest about trust, conflict, and disconnection
  • Designed to create habits, not a temporary morale boost
Our Speakers

Who You'll Be Working With

Dr. William Attaway

Dr. William Attaway

CEO, Appreciation at Work®

Leadership can feel human and still deliver results. That conviction has shaped more than 30 years of work with leaders and organizations, and it grounds every session he leads as CEO of Appreciation at Work. He is the author of Catalytic Leadership and hosts the Appreciation at Work Podcast and the Catalytic Leadership Podcast.

Dr. Paul White

Dr. Paul White

Founder, Appreciation at Work®

Psychologist, author, and speaker who makes work relationships work. Coauthor of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Gary Chapman, his research on healthy workplace cultures has been used by Microsoft, NASA, Caterpillar, the Mayo Clinic, and organizations worldwide.

JC Hite

JC Hite

Founder & CEO, Hite Digital International

JC has built and led teams across the U.S. and Latin America through a people-first leadership model. Through his work with Appreciation at Work®, he helps leaders strengthen culture, repair disconnection, and build teams that can grow without losing the human side of work.

In Their Words

What Audiences and Organizers Say

The Appreciation at Work model gave our team a practical, meaningful way to appreciate one another and strengthen workplace relationships. Our session was engaging and immediately useful, helping employees feel more valued and understood.
Kristi Flyen OtterTail Corporation
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Outcomes

What Your Team Walks Away With

Teams and audiences who complete a session with us leave with:

  • A shared language for expressing appreciation that actually lands
  • Practical steps to rebuild trust after conflict or tension
  • Tools leaders can use immediately, without added complexity
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a typical session?

Sessions can range from a focused 60–90 minute presentation or keynote to a half-day or full-day workshop, depending on your goals.

Can we combine virtual and in-person training?

Yes. Some organizations begin virtually and continue with in-person workshops or additional training as their culture work develops.

Do you speak at conferences and association events?

Yes. Our speakers are available for keynote presentations, breakout sessions, leadership events, and other professional gatherings.

Do you customize sessions for different industries?

Yes. We tailor the content to your audience, workplace environment, and current challenges so the experience feels relevant rather than generic.

Can a session support a larger culture initiative?

Absolutely. Speaking and workshops can stand alone or become part of a broader effort around appreciation, engagement, leadership, retention, or workplace culture.

Start the Conversation Your Team Needs

Tell us about your team or event and we'll shape a session around what your people are actually dealing with.