By the end of the calendar year, we tend to experience a productivity drop throughout all teams, across all industries. This time of year is a mix of all-consuming holiday planning in our personal lives and the relentless workflow to hit end-of-year numbers and finish strong on the professional front. 

Employees and leaders alike need motivation and inspiration now more than ever to cross the 2024 finish line without burning out. Lucky for you, we have a roster of keynote speakers who are dedicated to finding creative solutions for combating burnout. Their methods range from tactile approaches to infusing fun and excitement into the day-to-day. 

Mark Schulman: Find Your Rockstar Attitude

During the more stressful times at work, world-renowned drummer Mark Schulman wants you to bring a rockstar’s mentality to the workplace. He says the “rockstar attitude” can be encapsulated in five words: There are no small moments — every detail is critical, everything you do matters. 

This mindset is shared by the world’s greatest pop and rock artists, a fact drummer Schulman experienced firsthand through his extensive touring with acts such as Cher, P!NK, Foreigner, Simple Minds, Stevie Nicks, and Billy Idol. While business leaders are often dubbed "rockstars," the true rockstars offer valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, resilience, engagement, and peak performance. 

Schulman blends music, video, audience interaction, and the secrets of rockstar performance to inspire audiences to embrace the rockstar attitude and discover the joy and success that comes from being fully engaged. The rockstar approach demonstrates how shifting your attitude and treating everyday tasks as a performance can transform your perspective and save you from burning out on life. 

Ben Gleib: Take a Break to Laugh

Ben Gleib stands out as one of the top corporate standup comedians in the country, earning acclaim from TBS as “one of the funniest comedians working today.” As the host of the comedy game show Idiotest, which has become the number one show on Game Show Network and is trending on Netflix, Gleib has showcased his sharp humor and quick wit. 

He’s appeared hundreds of times on hit shows such as Chelsea Lately, The Today Show, The Late Late Show, and The Tonight Show. Gleib brings his unique brand of humor to audiences across every industry, tailoring his standup to fit the company and its culture. 

When things are tense and burnout seems imminent, never underestimate the power of laughter. Give your team a moment to relax and unwind together with comedy created specifically for them. 

IN-Q: Create Purpose within the Individual

IN-Q is an Emmy-nominated poet, multi-platinum songwriter, world-renowned keynote speaker, and the best-selling author of Inquire Within. Recognized on Oprah Winfrey’s SuperSoul 100 list as one of the world’s most influential thought leaders, IN-Q delivers transformative insights that leave a lasting impact.

He focuses on helping teams build trust, expand perspectives, and inspire significant growth. His extraordinary team-building workshops are crafted to foster deep connections and drive meaningful change, ensuring that every participant walks away with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. 

IN-Q’s workshops can be tailored to everything from engaging spoken word to guided poetry writing sessions that help you craft your unique message. His grasp of the written and spoken word can inspire creativity, even in the most stressful of times. 

Sean Bott: Bend Your Mind

Sean Bott is a mentalist who specializes in hypnosis, psychology, and stagecraft — all while adding a humorous spin to it. His keynotes and workshops will re-engage your team and pull them out of the depths of burnout with mind-blowing moments that leave a lasting impact. 

Combining impactful mind-reading moments with a few solid Dad jokes, Bott will help prevent employees from "clocking out" mentally. He teaches teams simple yet important tools for connecting, exceeding expectations, and leading with a diverse workforce, but most importantly he does it through amazing mind tricks and magic.

Matthew Emerzian: Make Your Life Matter

Matthew Emerzian’s life was the picture-perfect definition of success. As the Senior Vice President at Robert Kardashian’s music marketing company, he worked on projects for major global artists like U2, Avril Lavigne, and Coldplay. He was living large until he realized money and career climbing aren’t what life is about. 

Emerzian experienced a profound panic attack one Monday morning that evolved into chronic anxiety and depression. This pivotal moment led him to reassess his values and purpose, ultimately realizing that what he once thought was important was not as meaningful as he believed. This journey of self-discovery inspired him to create The Mattering Mindset™, a transformative methodology focused on the core concept of mattering and the belief that every single person matters. 

Matt is now the founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters (EMM), a non-profit organization that has impacted millions of lives from helping to educate children to bettering senior living — all under the motto, “You Matter.” His workshops are focused on bringing his non-profit’s mission to audiences everywhere. Re-centering the individual and ensuring them of their importance, now and into the future, will pull your team members out of the end-of-year slump. 

Whether you think your team needs laughter, excitement, or inspiration to get through the final stretch of 2024, we have a keynote speaker who can bring it. Don’t let your team burn out before the holidays; give them something to look forward to and remind them they are worth more than end-of-year profits.