Shari Collins - Keynote Speaker

SHARI COLLINS

Top 100 Global Power Leader Award Winner | Top 10 Rising Voice of 2026 | HR Influencer of the Week | “The Most Admired Leader to Watch in 2024” by Insights Success Magazine | Advisory Board Member, Harvard Business Review | Editorial Board Member, Infonomics Society (London) | Diversity Director, HR Nebraska State SHRM Council | Chief Well-Being Officer Certified, World Happiness Academy | Published Author | Speaker on Culture, Positive Psychology, and Real Colors

Omaha, NE

ABOUT SHARI COLLINS

Shari Collins is a leading consultant and speaker specializing in creating thriving workplace cultures. With global experience spanning education, leadership, HR, and organizational development, Shari empowers workplaces to foster positive change.

Shari accepted the prestigious “Top 100 Global Power Leader” Award at Parliament in London in November 2025, and this year was honored as a “Top 10 Rising Voice in 2026” and “HR Influencer of the Week.” Recognized as “The Most Admired Leader to Watch in 2024” by Insights Success Magazine, Shari serves on the Advisory Board for Harvard Business Review, the Editorial Board for Infonomics Society in London, and as Diversity Director for HR-Nebraska State SHRM Council.

With recent certifications in Psychological Safety and Organizational Happiness, Shari is at the forefront of applying research-based strategies for modern workplace challenges. She recently achieved the Chief Well-Being Officer Certification with the World Happiness Academy. Shari remains a certified educator in 2 states.

She facilitates professional development for educators across the USA with the National Education Association and is a published author in the Parent Ready! book series. She also facilitates national workplace conversations for Open Sesame’s ‘Future of Work’ Club.

On a personal note, Shari loves reading and learning, caring for her plants, and spending time with her family and their 2 rescue Yorkie sisters. Connect with Shari to explore how she can help you cultivate a culture of belonging, happiness, and well-being.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Workplace Culture | Psychological Safety | Ageism/Multi-Generations at Work | Happiness | Change Cycle | Well-being

Psychological Safety

Brave and Bold: Strengthening Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Creating an environment where employees feel safe to express themselves, share ideas, and take risks without fear of retaliation is essential to fostering innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being. This workshop is designed to introduce attendees to the concept of psychological safety—what it is, why it matters, and how it can be cultivated in the workplace. Participants will explore the framework of Dr. Timothy Clark: 1. Inclusion Safety 2. Learner Safety  3. Contributor Safety  4. Challenger Safety. This session will provide attendees with actionable tools to foster a supportive work environment, contributing to a more positive organizational culture. Regardless of your role, the workshop provides valuable insights on how to ensure team members feel safe, heard, and valued in their roles.

Ageism and Multi-Generations

Unlocking Ageism Bias: Building a Healthy Multi-Generational Workforce

This session addresses one aspect of the workforce that is often forgotten – ageism. Beginning with an infographic and AI, we will discuss how we think and feel about ageism. Don’t be fooled, ageism also impacts young professionals.  We will analyze the data, coded language and bias that is embedded in language and in our actions. Finally, we will change the negative misconceptions about ageism with immediate actionable items for all. Attend this session to become an advocate against ageism and to strengthen a happy, multi-generational workforce!

Organizational Happiness

Cultivate a Thriving Workplace: Building a Culture of Well-Being and Organizational Happiness

In today’s competitive talent landscape, prioritizing employee well-being isn’t just good practice—it’s a strategic imperative. This session unveils a proven framework for sustainable success by diving into the three core pillars of Organizational Happiness: purpose, strengths, and compassion/belonging, and their powerful impact on organizational synergy. Whether you’re a leader or an individual contributor, you’ll gain practical strategies rooted in the PERMA well-being model (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment) and see how it directly aligns with the pillars of Organizational Happiness. Research shows that the integration of Organizational Synergy and the PERMA framework fuels greater happiness and fulfillment. This session empowers you to embrace a positive work environment and act as a CATALYST FOR CHANGE to drive tangible results. Are you ready to elevate your workplace? 

Positive Psychology

The Happy Brain Advantage: The Science of Well-being

This engaging course explores the critical role of happiness and well-being in personal and professional success. Participants will discover practical, evidence-based strategies to cultivate  overall well-being, leading to more positive and flourishing environments. You’ll learn about compelling research demonstrating that happier individuals exhibit increased productivity, enhanced innovation, and improved collaboration in the workplace. For instance, a recent Microsoft study using EEG brain scans revealed that engaging in back-to-back meetings without breaks leads to higher stress. The course also addresses the influence of social media and the importance of positive role models. Through practical exercises and actionable steps, you’ll learn to integrate habits of kindness, mindfulness, and positivity for a thriving and joyful existence. By the way, it’s also a lot of fun!

Positive Psychology

The Connect Effect: The Art and Science of Social Capital

This workshop addresses the critical need for social connection, offering social capital as a powerful antidote to loneliness. Participants will use an eco-map tool to organize their existing social connections and develop strategies to expand their network for greater connection. We will guide participants through Shawn Achor’s framework of Rocks, Pillars, and Extenders and use engaging activities, including neon green bouncy balls to illustrate ‘super-bouncers.’ The Virginia Reel discussion model is used to foster active discussion and participation, and to ensure all voices are heard. The workshop underscores that the power of social connection is essential for individual and collective well-being, particularly in combating the growing epidemic of loneliness.

Well-being Framework

Well-being At Work: Your Blueprint for a Flourishing Workforce

The focus on employee well-being is not just a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in how organizations approach human capital. Since well-being is a crucial priority, this session actionable insights and strategies to champion this work. We will begin with a deep dive into the 2022-2023 Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being. This comprehensive framework offers a roadmap for creating workplaces where employees can thrive, outlining five essential areas, all centered with Employee Voice and Equity: Protection from Harm, Connection & Community, Work-Life Harmony, Mattering at Work, Opportunity for Growth. This session will move beyond theory, offering practical strategies for applying the Surgeon General’s framework within your organizations. Through interactive discussions, fascinating statistics, and collaborative exercises, attendees will leave the session with an understanding of how to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes employee well-being, with the agency and tools to implement these changes. 

Change Cycle

Full Circle: Understanding and Leading Through Change

Have you ever watched an initiative fail, regardless of your preparation and dedication? How scared were you to start your own business? Change is constant in today’s world, and completing the full circle from resistance to acceptance requires understanding and care. As a certified Change Cycle facilitator, I’ll share the research-based 6-step framework that explains the predictable emotional stages individuals and teams experience during any transition. You’ll learn to determine where YOU are within each stage, anticipate resistance patterns, and use coaching questions to help YOU move forward. This is a strategic tool for improving change adoption, reducing doubt, and positioning yourself as a critical leader in transformation. Whether implementing new systems, leading restructures, or driving culture change, this framework gives you the roadmap to increase success while honoring the human experience of change. Leave with applicable strategies to implement tomorrow!

TESTIMONIALS

“I got the opportunity to hear Shari speak at the Iowa SHRM Conference this year. Shari’s session, Hiring the Next Generation, was the highlight of the entire event for me! She was incredibly engaging and even took the time to personally introduce herself to everyone in the audience.

Shari presented the idea of ‘Shadow Directors’ to strengthen the future leadership pipeline in an organization. This concept was the biggest nugget I walked away with from the entire event.

I’m inspired by her passion and am actively working on a proposal to bring this idea to life in my own work setting.”

Human Resources Generalist, Power and Water Company in Iowa

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