Kelly Mackin
Transform workplace wellbeing with Kelly Mackin, speaker, human behaviour researcher and CEO of Motives Met. Kelly works with leadership teams to reduce burnout, enhance psychological safety and build inclusive cultures, delivering evidence-based strategies from her bestselling book Work Life Well-Lived.
California, United States
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As the best-selling author of Work Life Well-Lived, Kelly challenges outdated ideas about work and offers a new, evidence-based approach to building healthy, high-performing cultures.
Drawing on groundbreaking research into the 28 core human motives that drive workplace success, Kelly’s insights help businesses tackle stress, burnout, and poor engagement head-on. Her work is crucial for leaders who want to foster true inclusivity, psychological safety, and sustainable performance in today’s demanding work environments.
In her dynamic sessions, Kelly equips teams with practical frameworks to meet the unique needs of their people, spark deeper connection, and inspire a culture everyone wants to be part of. Participants leave with proven strategies for reducing burnout, enhancing leadership, and creating lasting well-being at work.
Ready to revolutionise your workplace? Book Kelly Mackin and empower your team with the tools they need to thrive today – and tomorrow.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
In her insightful talk, Kelly Mackin explores what constitutes a well-lived work life, examining elements like purpose, growth, and work-life harmony through her extensive quantitative research. She challenges conventional wisdom and addresses the “work happiness delusion,” offering strategies to achieve greater harmony, identify stressors, and embrace diversity. Attendees will gain a new mindset, actionable steps to enhance well-being, and a 5-step pathway to overcome obstacles to a fulfilling work life, empowering them to lead more meaningful relationships at work.
In this session, Kelly Mackin addresses the challenges of fostering a people-first workplace. She presents her innovative, research-backed strategies for creating a human-centered culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Attendees will discover the 28 psychological, emotional, and social needs that influence workplace performance, learn six mindset shifts to enhance communication, and develop a personalized action plan to meet diverse employee motives. This session empowers leaders to cultivate happy, high-performing teams while reducing stress and burnout.
In this session, Kelly Mackin challenges conventional workplace wisdom and introduces a transformative framework based on her research into 28 psychological, emotional, and social needs that drive team success. Attendees will learn to embrace “motive diversity” for a personalized approach to motivation, moving away from outdated methods. By the end of the session, participants will gain actionable strategies to foster a thriving culture, ensuring that each team member's unique needs are met for collective well-being and performance.
Looking for a custom keynote or workshop designed around your company’s goals and culture? The expert will create a tailored, interactive session that aligns with your objectives, values, and strategic priorities. From leadership and innovation to wellbeing and collaboration, each experience is built from the ground up to deliver measurable impact and lasting change.
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