Adrian Gostick

Adrian Gostick is an internationally recognized expert in organizational culture, leadership, and team dynamics.

As the founder of The Culture Works, a consulting and training firm, he advises leading companies around the world on topics such as change management and high-performance teams. Together with Chester Elton, he has authored numerous bestsellers, including All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. His award-winning books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide.

Adrian Gostick Lecture Topics

• Transform Your Culture and Drive Business Growth

Companies are increasingly seeking experts who can address critical issues like culture change, employee engagement, hybrid work, and inclusion. In his keynote on culture transformation, Adrian Gostick explores how workplaces can be created that adapt and thrive in a dynamic business environment. With well-founded research and practical case studies, Adrian ties cultural strategies to measurable, tangible results, which is of particular interest to executives looking to achieve concrete returns on their investments in corporate culture. Improving workplace dynamics is not just about employee motivation, but a strategic lever to enhance performance and financial success.

• Leading Through Uncertainty: Empowering Leaders to Drive Performance in Changing Times

For organizations seeking a compelling message that links new leadership approaches directly to performance outcomes, this keynote is the right fit. Adrian Gostick demonstrates how leaders can give honest feedback, reward positive behavior, and hold others accountable in a constructive manner to lead their teams to success even during turbulent times. The message is practical, actionable, and results-driven—ideal for organizations facing constant change.

• Building Resilience and Psychological Safety: Increase Productivity & Reduce Burnout in Today’s High-Pressure Workplaces

With 50% of employees reporting that anxiety negatively impacts their performance and 75% attributing work stress to their supervisors, building resilience and fostering psychological safety have become indispensable. In this keynote, Adrian offers specific strategies to reduce work-related anxiety, improve team resilience, and boost overall performance through a more positive mindset. Organizations that want to provide their leaders with practical tools to measurably improve wellbeing, employee retention, and productivity will benefit greatly from this session.

• Teams That Break Down Silos: How Collaborative Leadership Drives Innovation and Performanc

With 96% of executives citing poor teamwork as a major reason for workplace failures, effective team building is crucial for business success. This keynote emphasizes accountability and collaboration—values that are especially prized in today’s fast-paced business environment. Adrian Gostick provides actionable solutions to help leaders create high-performing teams, break down silos, increase productivity, and drive innovation. Companies seeking an inspiring speaker who can foster immediate improvements in teamwork and performance will find a timely and powerful solution in this session.

Adrian Gostick writes about leadership strategy for Forbes. His work has been described by Fortune Magazine as “fascinating” and by the New York Times as “creative and refreshing.” He was recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the world’s 50 most influential executive coaches, and his work has shaped the careers of countless professionals across various industries. As an accredited professional coach with the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches (ACEC) and a certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Leadership (SCL) Executive Coach, Adrian has worked with executives at companies such as American Express, Merck, Cisco, Kuwait Stock Exchange, Zoox/Amazon, and Danaher.

As a co-founder of The Culture Works, he helps Fortune 500 companies develop strong, inclusive corporate cultures that promote both success and employee engagement.

His expertise has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CNN, and CNBC, as well as in publications like the New York Times, The Economist, and the Wall Street Journal, making him a trusted authority on workplace culture and employee engagement.

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