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Nationally recognized authority and electric speaker available for keynotes and workshops

 
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Adam’s powerful presentations will be the highlight of your event


Drawing upon his unique background and perspective, Adam motivates audiences and provides tangible takeaways focused on enhancing the leadership skills and performance of each person in the room.

Incorporating lessons learned from a career successfully bootstrapping businesses in several different industries; recruiting, hiring, and managing hundreds of millennials around the world; and interviewing more than 500 of America's most successful leaders (Fortune 500 CEOs, founders of household name companies, Hall of Fame and Olympic gold medal-winning athletes, generals, admirals, Senators, Cabinet members, etc.), Adam shares perspective-shifting insights and guides individuals across all stages of their journey to the next level of success as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator.

Adam is also an in-demand host, moderator, interviewer, and emcee for in-person and virtual events, leveraging his experience conducting thousands of hours of interviews with leaders, thought leaders, influencers, and newsmakers across a highly diverse set of backgrounds.

Book Adam as a keynote speaker, host, or moderator or connect with Adam to schedule a workshop, seminar, or event featuring Adam and/or Adam and other renowned leaders Adam works with.

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REQUESTED TOPICS

  • Leadership

  • Performance

  • Motivation

  • Personal / Professional Development

  • Career Development

  • Recruiting and Retaining Talent

  • Sales

  • Mentorship

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REQUESTED SUBTOPICS

  • Leading People, Teams, and Yourself in Today’s Landscape

  • How to Unlock Your Leadership Potential

  • Lessons From America’s Top Leaders

  • Becoming Your Best Self

  • The Mentorship Playbook

  • Superpower to Success for Salespeople

  • And many more…

EVENT TYPES

  • Corporate Onsite / Corporate Offsite

  • Associations / Industry Groups

  • Non-Profit Organizations

  • Colleges / Universities

  • Private Groups / Private Events

  • Sales / Leadership / Motivational

  • Workshops / Trainings / Seminars

  • Virtual / Hybrid

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

“Adam is an engaging, dynamic speaker that fuels positive energy into his audience. His insight on business success, overcoming obstacles, and finding true passion provided us with useful, tangible, inspiring materials to facilitate learning. Adam inspired me to remain committed to my professional goals as he shared his own journey with us. I would love to attend future presentations that Adam has to offer and would highly recommend him to those groups looking to take their members to the next level of performance, enthusiasm, and confidence."

- Eva DiVenti, Global PM, Uber for Business


"Although Adam has years of experience in the business world, he is so humble and down to earth when he speaks. Adam is extremely approachable, and it feels as if he is speaking to close friends when he presents. He personally connects with each member of the audience, and he knows how to really listen, validate, and include everyone's input. Adam willingly shares his advice and is happy to help others succeed. He is not afraid to talk about the difficulties he had to face, personal and professional, proving that failure is a part of success. Adam is extremely relatable, and because of this, he is able to foster a unique sense of trust and understanding with his audience when he speaks."

- Lana Mousessian, Human Resources Specialist, The Walt Disney Company


“Adam was extremely easy to contact, book, and work with. His flexibility, adaptability, and passion for just wanting to inspire people made working with him not only impactful, but enjoyable. Adam went above and beyond any national speaker I've ever worked with when it came to consistent communication, working with our budget and policies, and willingness to make our event the best it could be. I whole-heartedly recommend Adam for your next speaking event.”

- Anna Cedro, C2 Global


“Adam brings a true authenticity and transparency to his story and advice on how to pursue career goals, build key relationships, and remain agile in the business and life planning process. I left a 90 minute session with Adam inspired, while also clear on tactical steps I could take tomorrow to improve my career and business. My biggest takeaway was the power of relationships and people in your career. I’d encourage everyone in any industry to listen to Adam’s message and use his story to redirect or re-inspire your team.”

- Ryan Campbell, Snowflake


“Adam has a unique ability to synthesize high level concepts on success and leadership and to present these in a fireside chat manner presentation style, approachable to any audience. Our group was spellbound and the feedback afterwards was uniformly positive. We hope to have him back soon for a ‘tune up.’”

- Tony Price, Director, L.A. Realty Partners


"Adam Mendler is one of the most unique public speakers I’ve had the pleasure of listening to! I’ve witnessed his stand-and-deliver style as well as when he uses visual aids. Whatever kind of talk he does, not only does he engage the audience with his charm, but he also makes the experience feel like a conversation more than delivering a ‘lecture.’ I can appreciate his ways of speaking because he doesn’t make himself sound like he is above everyone else, but that we all can learn something from one another. It’s rare to find a public speaker who is both humble and successful in his delivery."“Adam has a unique ability to synthesize high level concepts on success and leadership and to present these in a fireside chat manner presentation style, approachable to any audience. Our group was spellbound and the feedback afterwards was uniformly positive. We hope to have him back soon for a ‘tune up.’”

- Laurie Leyden, Advisor, UCLA Department of Statistics


"Adam’s ability to connect with the audience by sharing interesting, yet practical, stories from some of the world’s best leaders was phenomenal. Our conference attendees appreciated Adam’s approach to asking participants to look within to find their strengths. He also took the time to get to know our attendees and the issues and challenges they face. We’d definitely have Adam again!”

- Leslie Scott Parker, Executive Director, NASPE


”“Adam’s presentation was, in a word, dynamic. He presented a leadership philosophy that was both easy to understand but also incredibly thought-provoking.”

- Stephen Galgay, Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rhode Island Hospital


"I had the pleasure of hosting an event through the South Bay PIHRA Chapter where Adam Mendler delivered a captivating and thought-provoking presentation. I must say, his expertise and ability to engage the audience were truly remarkable. Adam's dynamic speaking style and genuine passion for his topics shone through from the moment he took the stage. He effortlessly captured everyone's attention with his confident and charismatic presence. It was evident that he had a deep understanding of the subject matter and a wealth of real-world experience to draw upon. One of the things that impressed me the most about Adam was his ability to seamlessly blend storytelling with practical insights. He shared a plethora of relatable anecdotes, each of which underscored the key points he was making. This approach not only made his presentation highly relatable but also left a lasting impact on the audience. Throughout his talk, Adam demonstrated a remarkable ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds. He effortlessly engaged with everyone in the room, fostering an inclusive and interactive atmosphere. He encouraged audience participation, eagerly answering questions and providing valuable insights tailored to each person's needs. I found Adam's presentation to be incredibly enlightening and inspiring. His ability to distill complex concepts into practical takeaways was truly remarkable. Not only did he provide us with valuable insights, but he also equipped us with actionable strategies that we could implement immediately. I wholeheartedly recommend Adam Mendler as a speaker. His professionalism, expertise, and engaging speaking style make him a true standout. Whether you are organizing a corporate event, a conference, or a professional development session, Adam will undoubtedly deliver a memorable and impactful presentation that will leave your audience motivated and inspired. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from him, and I eagerly look forward to attending more of his talks in the future.”

- Edgar Garcia-Mora, Chair, South Bay PIHRA


"What truly set this session apart was the unyielding focus on our shared humanity. In a world that often seems divided and fragmented, it was a breath of fresh air to witness a gathering that fostered connection and understanding - and the fact that we each have a superpower. Adam skillfully wove personal narratives and emotional testimonies into the conversation, reminding us that behind every successful person, there is a unique story and profound emotions. It was an invitation to embrace empathy and see the world through the eyes of others, fostering an environment of compassion and unity through each of us sharing our unique gifts with the world. Yes… just yes.”

- Mariza McKee. Partner. Kutak Rock LLP


“One of the most outstanding sessions I've ever participated in.”

- Khaled Hafneh, Area Director of Sales and Marketing, IHG Hotels & Resorts Riyadh Central


“I never care about these kind of events, but this time I can just say ‘wow.’”

- Leonardo Fancello, Research Assistant, UCLA Department of Economics


"Best keynote speaker we’ve had in years.”

- Chris Williams, President, OHSSAMT


"Inspiring. Amazing speech. Adam's superpower is inspiring others.”

- Anthony Vasquez, OpenSesame


“Very insightful and engaging. Really makes you dive deep into your inner being on the ‘whys’ of what you do for a living and how your skills relate to what your superpower is and what that term means.”

- Ashley Beedle, Catering Sales and Event Manager, Yale University


”I loved Adam's content and delivery. It was inspirational and thought provoking. It made me want to be a better leader.”

- Shelly Forte, Director of Enterprise Recruitment, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


"Adam led an exceptional session on how to discover, develop, and deploy your leadership superpower. What set it apart from previous trainings we’ve hosted was his ability to distill hours of conversations he has had with leading experts into short stories that inspire learners to become architects of their own success journeys.”

- Shania Sharma, Hone


"Very inspiring, engaging and practical. [I would love] more time for such sessions with Adam again and again.”

- Blessed Ovie, Director, Advocates


“Great speaker and topic! Visionary. Really helped me to view others in a different way.”

- Tonia Winn, Human Resources Director, Montgomery County


"Adam was recently a speaker for our cohort. Everyone was blown away by not only his breadth of knowledge but his ability to use relatable examples to drive home the concepts he discussed. The members asked a wide range of questions about their companies and Adam took the time to carefully address and ensure they fully understood the concepts. Adam's delivery was professional, yet highly relatable to members in our program at all stages of growth.”

- Gene Swank, Managing Director, Propellant Labs


"Adam presented to our SHRM chapter. We had the pleasure of finding our own ‘superpower’ and what makes a good leader. Adam was engaging, enthusiastic, and enjoyable to hear. It made leadership come full circle for me and see it from a different view. Adam is super easy going and easy to connect with.”

- Jolyn Hartson, HR Coordinator, Pella Cooperative Electric


"After years of participating in sports, attending numerous leadership events, and stepping up to leadership roles in my professional career, I believe that Adam’s philosophy on leadership and performance is unique and immensely valuable. Adam provided truly thought provoking and inspirational content and I find Adam’s underlying theory exceedingly useful for broadening my perspective and I am confident that others will too.”

- Gannon Laidlaw, Jaffe Insurance Agency


"Adam brings great energy and awareness to the superpowers everyone has. I plan to share this talk with my teams as we strive to inspire all to their fullest potential.”

- Spencer Archer, National Director of Design-Build, Kennedy Jenks


“Adam draws on his tremendous insights and emotional intelligence, in addition to his keen business skills. As an entrepreneur and business leader, Adam educates and informs students and conference attendees in such areas as building a business, growing a business and understanding how to focus on key client needs, as well as provides humorous anecdotes about his lifelong experiences. Perhaps Adam’s best story is how he won the heart and mind of his post UCLA MBA job interviewer by leveraging his high EQ and experiences – I believe that story alone would be worth spending a good amount of money to hear. In addition, Adam can excite and galvanize an audience with his “Super Power” discussions. Adam is a tremendous speaker and educator and I look forward to inviting him to speak to my students for years to come.”

- David Florence, Director, The SearchWorks Group


"Adam is a very inspirational speaker. Everyone loved him, as he is also very active and interactive during his speech. Adam is a motivational person that you can look up to."

- Hugo Tangara, Business Development Executive, PT. Timas Suplindo


“Adam goes beyond the basic fluff and surface comments, and gets to something much more meaningful and deep. Adam connects with his audience in a way to stimulate introspection and to act as a catalyst for change. My best advice is to listen to what he says!”

- Steve Yu, COO & CFO, UCLA South Bay


“Adam is an incredible speaker with a unique ability to powerfully engage with the audience. It feels like he has a secret sauce to deliver an important message directly into your mind."

- Kerim Omarov, Yandex Practicum


"A great session. We need to do more like this.”

- Anthony Brown, Sales Manager, Deloitte Consulting


“Adam has a unique way of synthesizing the remarkably broad amount of data he has gleaned from the many very prominent leaders he has spoken to, imparting easy to understand strategies for future leaders in their field.”

- Dan Van Peursem, President, South Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics


”Adam is an inspiring speaker who can help you increase focus on what is most important each and every day - the one thing."

- Larry Ice, Chief Financial Officer, Steinhauer Properties


“Adam creates an engaging atmosphere for you to explore your own motivations and inspirations. Great message and very encouraging.”

- Kristina Wilson, OpenSesame


“Adam was a fantastic speaker to have for our group. We were training our interns and new company members when Adam came to talk about leadership and management. What was great about his session was that it really got the group diving deep about self awareness and what makes each of us unique. Would love to have him speak again.”

- Jinny Oh, Founder, WANDR


“Informative, positive and inspirational. Realized I need to do some things differently and look in the mirror to make some changes for my future success!”

- Carrie K Kuhn, HR Generalist, TECHLAB, Inc.


“Honoring your authentic self in the workplace can be hard to ground. Adam provided a simple yet introspective framework to come back to your center - your superpower. He connected with the audience through the art of storytelling. I left inspired, empowered, and ready to own my gift.”

- Tashia Mallette, Principal Chief People Officer, HR Exchange Group


"Adam is able to quickly engage his audience through personal stories, relatable goals and experiences, and a good sense of humor. With this, his topics and message are able to really reach his listeners and they are able to take away several worthwhile nuggets of wisdom."

- Chris Ochs, VP of Sales, Switchfly


“Empowering, motivational. Really practical for my work. Thank you for being engaging and providing current information and details on how to be successful moving forward.”

- Kelly Dale, Social Worker, Yuma Union High School District


“Very inspiring! This was a great way to start my day! Thank you!!”

- Melanie Van Maanen, HR Manager, Janco Industries


"After listening to Adam's keynote, I feel equipped with the confidence to harness my superpower to increase quality and experience for my patients in each and every interaction. Even more importantly, as a leader, I now feel like I can help my team members identify their superpower and walk through their daily work with the same confidence."

- Coral Phillips, Chief Technologist of Diagnostic Imaging, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital


"I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation! It was motivational and opened my eyes. I need to change my focus and I plan to make some changes when I get back to the office.”

- Stephanie Catoe, Human Resources Manager, Sandhill Telephone Cooperative


"Adam’s opening allowed me to feel an instant personal uplift. Then Adam connected us to people we know to admire to help us see how we can uniquely and intentionally admire ourselves. The entire 90 minutes was energized by his delivery style!”

- Curlada Eure-Harris, Licensed Professional Counselor, Lansing Community College


“Adam leaned into the hundreds of interviews he's conducted on his podcast with leaders, such as those in the C-Suite of top organizations, A-list athletes and former military heads to distill how to unlock your leadership potential. The overwhelming positive response was due to the engaging and eye-opening nature of his remarks on the difference between skills and superpowers and understanding the power of relationship-building in mentorship, which left an indelible impression on me as well.”

- Mia Seleshi, Director of Alumni Career Engagement, UCLA Alumni Affairs


“The session was full of valuable information that should be shared with students and teachers alike. It was very motivating and I would listen to it again. Very thought-provoking. I wish every single person could hear this message.”

- Cynita Osborne, Teacher, Baker Charter Schools


"A very engaging and informative talk that has the ability to make positive changes in everyone’s life!!”

- Jason Maki, Head Coach, Women’s Tennis, College of the Redwoods


"Adam has insightful perspectives that are inspiring and unique.”

- Rebecca Ann Guilbeau, Student Development Specialist, University of Arkansas


"As a creative film director and producer who leads an award-winning creative community of leaders themselves, aligning with Adam’s guidance confirmed and inspired a spark within me to keep going and even elevate my team of leaders on how to be a force of nature within our work and journey together.”

- MaryAnn Talino, CEO, Purple Bloom Group


“Adam is a very inspiring speaker and his words are resonant with the listener in so many ways. I believe he is inspirational to everyone.”

- Bryson Atud, Specialist Advisor, College of Southern Nevada - Adult Career Education Services


“Fantastic speaker. Well-designed slides. Engaging and inspiring. It helped me reflect on what I’m doing and what I want to do. It inspired me to find a way to capitalize on my superpower.”

- Dana Burnside, Professor of Communication Studies, Wor-Wic Community College


"Adam is an accomplished entrepreneur, tremendous public speaker and a GIVER! We had the pleasure of hosting Adam in our accelerator program. As a speaker, Adam was both engaging and insightful; his ability to communicate key lessons from his career as a founder of numerous ventures was extremely helpful for our companies in navigating the U.S. market and the Los Angeles ecosystem."

- Guy Katsovich and Yair Vardi, Co-Founders, Fusion


"Adam’s insights and anecdotes on both starting and running a successful business were practical, relatable, and useful and covered a range of relevant topics from employees to product or service demand. Adam discussed valuable themes such as knowing and understanding one’s own personal attributes and skills. Moreover, he stressed the importance of adaptability and flexibility in approaching business problems, especially when working with partners or investors. Adam left a lasting impression on what it means to be an entrepreneur as well as how to successfully navigate both starting and running a successful business."

- Josh Miller, Senior Product Manager, Zillow


“It made me think about leadership in a different perspective."

- Kala Giddish, Associate Athletic Director for Development, U.S. Naval Academy


“Time well spent! Really valuable session!”

- Helin Rahim, Nordic HR & Recruiting Coordinator, Kearney


“Inspiring leadership session. We appreciate you!”

- Jennifer Purcell, Director, Alliant Health Solutions


“Adam is engaging, entertaining, and connects with students with a perfect mix of humor, insight, and authenticity to keep students involved while he details his entrepreneurial journey and provides keen insight into the real world of running a startup."

- Nathan M. Wilson, Ph.D., M.B.A., Assistant Adjunct Professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management


“Great talk and very helpful! Inspiring with great questions and valuable insights."

- Lillian Hoppers Diggs, Office Manager and HR Generalist, YER USA


"Adam’s session was a motivational talk that I didn’t know I needed today."

- Christine Fix, Teacher, Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence


“This was a great session. I feel inspired. It was valuable in discovering your superpower, nurturing and standing and owning your growth in leadership.”

- Sharon Ortiz, Educator and Union Leader, WOEA, ECEA, and NJEA


"Adam's expertise is a fit for any business person who wants to leverage his or her efforts more effectively so the business journey gets more rewarding: growth, self-sustainability, long term success absolutely free of issues in scalability, and a business someone wants to buy! Adam's presentation triggered the ‘bring him back’ requests."

- Grace Fung, Maui Business Brainstormers


"Adam gave me a great perspective of how to address if I am in the best career for myself by realizing my superpower and what makes me tick. He showed me ways to determine if I am positively impacting others the best I can and how my strengths and weaknesses should be helping myself to help others."

- Laura Sarver, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Mahaska Health


“An esteemed colleague of ours had recommended Adam Mendler to speak to our students and Mr. Mendler most graciously accepted our invitation. What transpired during this session was nothing short of remarkable. The students where highly engaged in his lively presentation and were eager to remain in contact with Mr. Mendler as he most generously offered for follow up questions and mentorship. From his integration of his love of baseball to his unique Orthodox Jewish upbringing, Adam Mendler provided the USC students with a wonderful opportunity to learn valuable life lessons and business practice as informed by the foundation of his heritage.”

- Lisa Ansell, Associate Director, USC Casden Institute


"Great presentation and very enjoyable as a kickoff.”

- Todd Eubanks, Government Account Executive, Workday


“Very good session that helps demystify the successful traits of highly influential leaders. I recommend Adam to others.”

- Mark Betchey, Oracle


"Enlightening and inspiring. Brings you back to your roots of why you do what you do.”

- Greg Myers, Assistant Director, Environmental Health & Safety, Providence College


“Engaging for all age levels.”

- Shelby Gaddis, Account Coordinator, Wescott Agri Products/HoneyBear Marketing


"An inspiring and humorous talk on finding personal direction."

- Sam Glick, Director, Bruin Varsity Club


“Inspiring, motivating, validating.”

- Christopher Overend, Biosafety Coordinator, University of Florida


“The session provided great insight on what makes a great leader and the key to being the most successful person you can be.”

- Valerie Duncan, Director of Business Development, UnitedHealthcare Retiree Solutions


“Need to rejuvenate? Come listen to Adam Mendler. He is inspiring, encouraging in self-awareness."

- Decole Russell, Registered Medical Assistant, Child Development Center, MD


“It was great. I’m inspired to do more.”

- Shayne Gordon, Regional Sales Manager, Gordon Fresh Food Broker


“Adam is inspiring and engaging. His information is helpful if you want to become a better you.”

- Kim Cameron, Special Services Professional, El Camino College


“Informative, engaging, thought provoking, valuable.”

- Laura Carper, HR Generalist, Montgomery County


“Inspiring. Made me want to get up and go - to share and encourage others.”

- Anita Winterhalter, RMA, Newaygo County Mental Health


"Inspiring, refreshing, and enjoyable."

- Kyle Callender, Assistant Athletic Director, DePaul University


“It was engaging and inspiring. It made me dig deep.”

- Sheryl Scott, Treasurer, OHSSAMT


“I loved how interactive it was not just talking at us, but with us and engaging. Meaningful information and very positive."

- Jermanii Robinson, HR Generalist, Community Housing Partners


“It was a self-reflection session and gives you the ability to find what’s inside of you and make you a better version of yourself.”

- Cal Hucks, Farm Manager, Coosaw Farms


“Inspiring and insightful. Made me think differently. Thank you! Excited to spend time reflecting on my superpower.”

- Tina Jones, OpenSesame


“Was inspiring and made me consider aspects of my life”

- Michael Schiro, Vice President, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc.


“Inspiring and motivating to better yourself.”

- Rob Bonghi, Director of Grower Development - Warm Fruit and Veg, Produce Alliance


“We've had Adam Mendler speak to 50 students and to 150 students, and the reaction was always the same. The crowd loves his enthusiasm, his practical ideas about entrepreneurship and success, and his can-do attitude. His polished speaking style catches their interest, and the relatable content keeps them coming back for more. I highly recommend Adam as a speaker, and look forward to continuing to invite him back again and again."

- Rabbi Dov Wagner, Chabad Jewish Student Center


“Awesome presentation. Great perspective on how we can leverage our skills by recognizing my superpower.”

- Dave Vierling, Senior Director Regional Sourcing - Fresh Produce, US Foods


“Very inspiring! Don’t miss out!”

- Baldo Perez, Voxy


“A wake up call!”

- Kenrett Jefferson-Moore, Director, HBCU Agriculture Business Innovation Center


“Next level!”

- Jon Gollott, General Manager, City Produce FL


“Amazing!! The ability to convert into words how to impact others from a leadership standpoint and unlock what can enable success! Loved it!!”

- Tyler Porterfield, Little Rock Children’s Clinic


“Inspiring, leveling, digestible, invigorating.”

- Ryan Lisk, President, CSHEMA

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