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Steven Van Cohen      

Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author; TEDx Speaker, Team Dynamics & Connectivity Expert; Co-Founder of SyncLX; Co-Author of Connectable

Steven Van Cohen is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally recognized leadership consultant and executive coach.

His latest book is "Connectable – How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In."

For over a decade, Van Cohen has helped leading organizations like Salesforce, Home Depot, Komatsu, Bank of America and Blackstone improve worker well-being, reduce employee disconnection and boost team belonging.

Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” Van Cohen’s top-ranked insights have been featured in CNBC, Forbes, Fox News, Fortune, Fast Company, and Inc.

Van Cohen holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Illinois. He is the CEO of SyncLX (a consultancy working with many Fortune 500 companies) and Partner at Rivet, a tech company dedicated to building more meaningful connection at work. He resides in sunny California with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not speaking or consulting you can find him attempting to play golf, playing live music with friends, or watching his kids build sandcastles at the beach.

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Connectable - How To Move Teams From Isolated To All In

Remote work, busyness, and technology use have disconnected our workforce like never before. Learning how to reconnect disconnected employees has become a priority. This keynote is based on the WSJ bestselling book Connectable - How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Leaders at all levels will learn how to strengthen relationships at work to ensure disconnection doesn't rear its ugly head.

Lessening Loneliness & Boost Belonging

72% of the global workforce feels lonely on a monthly basis, with 55% feeling lonely on a weekly basis. Lonely employees are 7x more likely to be disengaged, 5x more likely to miss work and 2x as likely to think about quitting their job. Lessening loneliness is good for business and humanity. This keynote addresses how to spot lonely workers and reviews the simple yet mighty solutions that boost belonging and strengthen connection.

Yes, Leadership Is This Simple

Dubbed the "leadership whisperer" Steven Van Cohen has worked with thousands of leaders from leading companies like Salesforce, Home Depot, Blackstone, Bank of America, and CAT to demystify leadership. Teaching simple strategies, that have big impact, this keynote helps leaders take their teams to the next level.

Rethinking Collaboration 4-Strategies For Optimal Teamwork

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