Global workplace culture expert and four-time best selling author
Colin D Ellis is a global workplace culture expert sought after by organisations around the world to help them build vibrant, high-performance cultures.
He is the author of four best-selling books, including “Culture Fix: How to Create a Great Place to Work" and the award-winning “Project Book: The Complete Guide to Consistently Delivering Great Projects”. He is a regular speaker at conferences and events around the world, and has been featured in media outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Sky News and the BBC. His latest book, “Detox Your Culture: Deliver results, retain staff, and strengthen your organization's reputation” will be released in August 2024.
Colin’s takes a highly successful and unique approach to culture building by teaching employees how to build and evolve it themselves. To date he has worked with almost 100 different cultures in almost 20 countries with clients ranging from Red Bull in Austria, to the US House of Representatives, the Dutch Olympic Team and IAG Insurance in Australia.
Originally from the UK, Colin now travels globally to deliver his programs and speeches. He enjoys coffee, a single malt whisky and still allows his football team Everton to ruin his weekend.
Talking Points
Building and maintaining a high performing team
Forward thinking organisations are not only looking to achieve results, they want to do it in a way that engenders trust and loyalty from their workforce. Yet, these cultures seem out of reach for most. Building and maintaining a high performing team
In this inspiring and motivating 60-minute speech, Colin will cover:
- The requirements of continual high performance
- Why empathy is critical to motivation
- How to communicate to inspire
- The characteristics of high performing teams
The value you can gain from this speech is as follows:
- Create the conditions that lead to performance
- Understand how to communicate effectively
- Discover tactics to maintain high performance
How to manage a multi-generational workforce
For the first-time ever, there are four generations in the workforce. Each united by different world events, ways to use technology, language and dress! Yet, many organisations still struggle to help each generation understand each other and miss the opportunity to build a vibrant culture.How to manage a multi-generational workforce
In this motivating and entertaining 60-minute speech Colin will cover:
- The one thing that connects every age group
- Why humanity, not age, matters
- Why communication needs to be agreed not assumed
- How to use technology effectively
The value your audience can gain from this speech is as follows:
- Understanding generational differences
- Connecting with people of different ages
- How to build (practically) a multi-generational culture
How to build a vibrant culture of success
Culture is the #1 determinant of organisation and team success and yet it is impossible for many leaders to achieve. Yet, the process of building and evolving a vibrant workplace culture doesn't have to be hard.How to build a vibrant culture of success
In this easy to understand and motivational 60-minute speech Colin will cover:
- The six pillars of workplace culture
- How to spot where your culture is right now
- How to start the process of culture change
The value your audience can gain from this speech is as follows:
- Clarity on being able to talk about culture
- Able to identify the kind of culture that you have right now
- Learn how to build a culture change program that delivers
How to Detox Your Culture
Toxic culture is now the biggest risk to organisational health. Not only does it affect the lives of employees, it also affects the bottom line and the reputation of the board and executives in charge.How to Detox Your Culture
In this informative and inspiring 60-minute speech Colin will cover:
- Why toxic culture is a people, results and reputation killer
- How to spot the signs of toxicity
- The actions you can take to mitigate the risks of toxic culture
The value your audience will gain from this speech includes:
- Early warning sign detection for toxic culture
- An understanding of the steps required to mitigate toxic culture
- Case studies of those that got it wrong so that you don't follow suit!
Making Hybrid Work, Work!
Since the COVID19 pandemic accelerated workplace flexibility, organisations around the world have been struggling to make it work. From mandating days in the office, to cameras on/off in Teams, to surveillance, senior executives just need to understand how to make hybrid work, work!Making Hybrid Work, Work!
In this informative, entertaining and educational 60-minute speech Colin will cover:
- The challenges and opportunities posed by hybrid working
- Why culture needs to be reset
- Why management skill sets need to change
The value your audience can gain from this speech includes:
- Understanding the six considerations of hybrid work
- Recognising the motivations of different employees and generations
- Resolving the ‘back to work’ conundrum
How to communicate any message to any person
Communication is one of the biggest barriers not only to developing strong working relationships, but also to collaboration and the requirement to set and hold people to expectations. However, most organisations assume that their people can develop great communication skills when they reach a position in the hierarchy, when in reality it's hard to do and requires a lot of unlearning too!How to communicate any message to any person
In this motivating, inspiring and entertaining 60-minute speech Colin will cover:
- Why communication is so critical in the workplace
- The four communication styles required to be successful
- Why being outside your comfort zone is necessary
The value your audience can gain from this speech is as follows:
- Understanding how to change one's communication style
- How to connect with others who have different personalities
- Why humility is key in communication
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Colin D Ellis | Global Culture Expert & Keynote Speaker | Saxton Speakers
Colin D Ellis is a globally recognised culture expert and dynamic Keynote Speaker. Colin shares his insights on creating engaged teams, fostering innovation, and leading with empathy. Whether you're an event planner, corporate leader, or looking to inspire your workforce, Colin's approach to cultural transformation is both practical and impactful.Audio
We had Colin speak at a recent event on High Performing Culture and the energy he brought to the event was amazing! We had feedback on the day and post event that it was one of the best keyn ... keep reading Microsoftq
Colin's session at the Cisco Live program in Barcelona was inspirational, incredibly impactful, and so much fun! His passion was contagious and had the 600 members of the audience on the edge of their seats.
Colin is one of the most vibrant, engaging and motivating keynote speakers I've had the pleasure of working with - his energy, passion and enthusiasm has people on the edge of their seats!
Colin delivered an outstanding contribution to our annual sales conference. He managed to effortlessly engage, challenge, amuse and motivate the audience. His research and preparation were fantastic and his own inimitable style of communication along with his great sense of humour were extremely well received.
