Hannah Ubl

Hannah Ubl Speaking Topics

The Future is Human: Creating People-First Work Cultures

Based on her book, The Future of Work is Human: Transforming Company Culture for a Post-Pandemic World. We are entering a new era of work, one where businesses win when leaders are compassionate, communication is empathetic, and people are prioritized. But that transformation, much like any kind of change, requires a great degree of intention and care. By embracing the workplace lessons learned during the pandemic years there’s an opportunity to design the kind of organization we all want to work in, and a culture we can all be a part of. In this presentation, you’ll learn how to create a healthier, happier, and ultimately more successful workplace culture by putting people first. Steeped in years of research and listening (really listening) to employees at all levels, it will paint the picture of what the future of work can and should look like, and how you can get started with that redesign right away. Takeaways include: • An exploration of the three cornerstones of compassionate leadership • Strategies to take organizational communication from autopilot to intentional and empathetic • Tactical tools to start transforming your work culture • Sneak peek into Gen Z and what they want most from employers

LEADERSHIP REDEFINED: A Critical Shift for the Modern Workforce

The tides have changed, and so have perceptions about what makes for a good job, a good organization, and a good leadership methodology. So why is it that so many leaders continue to operate with a workplace ethos that just isn't resonating in our modern working world? Those that aren’t adapting to the new rules of the game are facing an environment rife with frustrated employees, high attrition rates, and broken lines of communication... not to mention a pipeline of talent that will quickly dry up without some much-needed change. Through this presentation, Hannah makes the case for why the new leadership mindset shift is critical and explores how the best in the biz are embracing transformation and choosing… • Trust and transparency over strict rules and regulation • Radical candor over formal, diplomatic messaging • Listening to understand over listening to respond • People and empathy over dollars and cents

COMMUNICATING SO PEOPLE CAN HEAR YOU

In today's workplace culture, the loudest voice in the room is the one that gets heard. In meetings, the employee that can articulate their thoughts fastest is labeled a rock star. In digital communication, one person groans at the sight of a text message while another cringes when listening to voicemail. Just like that, your message can be misinterpreted and then you’re falling behind, getting passed over for promotions, and worst of all, becoming frustrated with your fellow colleagues, managers, or leaders. Expert communicator, speaker, and storyteller Hannah breaks down how people at all levels can communicate more effectively so that everyone’s voice is heard and nothing gets lost in translation. Takeaways include: • How to use empathetic communication and active listening techniques that will fundamentally change the way you communicate • Awareness of the most prevalent communication mishaps in the workplace, and how to overcome them • Concrete strategies that will allow you to deliver messages clearly, and in a way that resonates

CREATING A WORKPLACE THAT DOESN'T SUCK

Everyone deserves an amazing place to work... so why do so many people dread getting out of bed in the morning? We’ve embraced future-focused, cutting-edge tools to revolutionize how we work but have let ideas about company culture evolve at a snail’s pace. With organizational strategies better-suited to the last century, it’s no wonder that so many employees are struck by a case of the Sunday scaries. Hannah’s presentation aims to shed light on strategies that actually matter for not only today’s workforce but the workforce of the future. She’ll challenge the way you think about culture, communication, work ethic, and trust so that no matter your level, whether you’re a new hire or a mid-level manager, a senior executive or a front-line employee, you can learn how to create a workplace that works (and doesn’t suck). Takeaways include: • Mindset-shifting insights on the future of work and how to stay competitive in a continuously shifting landscape • A fresh perspective on the work culture that challenges the way things “should be done” • Best-practices from organizations with proven awesome workplaces, and how you can adapt their strategies for your workplace Who is this for? Leaders, managers, new hires and everyone in between.

How Gen Z is Shaping the Future of Work

In a very real way, Generation Z is seeing the world differently than any generation that’s come before. And while they’re often lumped in with Millennials, Gen Z—born 1996 to 2010—has emerged as a distinct cohort that’s shifting the workplace in profound ways. These are true digital natives who were raised by skeptical and independent Generation Xers. Never having known a time without the internet, Gen Z is unsurprisingly resetting expectations for communication, engagement, and motivation at work. From ghosting to Facetuning to Bitmoji resumes, this presentation takes you into the Gen Z mindset, the ways they may shift the future of work, and how you can adapt to meet the changing tides. Takeaways: • Gain strategies to recruit and retain the youngest generation at work • Learn why the human element will be even more critical for engaging these digital natives • Deep understanding of the why behind the what of Gen Z behavior and motivation • Tools to navigate the most current and critical workplace trends

Connecting Across Generations

We are living in the golden age of technology. With options to connect that include texting, calling, emailing, IMing, DMing, it should be a breeze to get your message heard. But add five generations into the mix and the fact that we’re all strapped for time, and you have the perfect recipe for miscommunication and messages getting lost in translation. What one generation perceives as rude and unprofessional can be seen as kind and relatable to another. These misunderstandings can seriously impact team dynamics, peer relationships, and—ultimately—the bottom line. Learning how many emojis or exclamation points are OK to use is only a small part of the solution; it’s equally critical to learn how to build authentic connections, listen to one another, and respond respectfully. This presentation will explore not only how we connect differently, but why. Takeaways: • Decrypting every generation’s potential miscommunications, and how to prevent them before they occur • Best practices for balancing technology use with day-to-day interactions • Identifying the potential areas for disconnect across generations • Spotlight on how Gen Z influences communication at work

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Hannah Ubl DELIVERS! Hannah knows how to speak to her audience and deliver her message. She gets out in the crowd connecting, engaging and truly interacting with the attendees. The crowd loved her and we ended with a standing ovation! If you want to work with an individual who cares about your event and the attendees as much as you do and then delivers on all of that, you cannot go wrong with inviting Hannah to be that speaker!

- CEO + Lead Facilitator of The Business Women's Circle (or The BWC) |

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Hannah has the most amazing presence with a unique ability to connect with your audience and deliver a message in such a fun and memorable way. She is always so knowledgeable about her topic that I marvel at her adaptability to the situation and the crowd.

- Senior VP, Vision Bank |

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This was uncharted territory and you helped us navigate the waters smoothly. I felt like there was a natural overlap with our message and your presentation. I can’t count the number of people that said we would love her presentation….I feel like she was talking to me! So thank you for spending the time to understand the kind of company we are and for taking personal time to join us for our reception.

- ZRS Management |

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I just want to take a minute to thank you for being with us this morning. Very timely content and needed for all of us. You do a great job of presenting and engaging the attendees. I think this virtual format actually increased engagement as could be seen from the interaction in the polls and the questions that came through. We don't have all the answers, but you allowed us time to think through and contemplate our approach to things right now. So Thank You.

- North Dakota Society of CPAs |