Clare Kennedy - Workplace Kindness Speaker Keynote Speaker from San Luis Obispo, CA

Workplace Kindness Speaker | Helping organizations build cultures where people feel seen, valued & connected. Kindness isn't soft. It's a business strategy. ?? I'm Clare Kennedy, founder of Clare Kindness Marketing and a workplace kindness speaker based on California's Central Coast. For more than two decades, I worked inside a large corporate environment where I saw firsthand how much workplace culture matters. I learned that people remember how their workplace made them feel: whether they were appreciated, included, supported, listened to, and treated like human beings. I also learned that creating a kinder workplace doesn't require a giant budget, elaborate employee programs, or a ping-pong table in the break room. It starts with people. Today, I speak to businesses, schools, nonprofits, professional organizations, and community groups about bringing more kindness, connection, appreciation, and humanity into the places where we work. KINDNESS MAXXING AT WORK What if the thing we tried to maximize at work wasn't productivity, profit, or performance? What if we maxxed out kindness? Kindness Maxxing at Work explores how small, intentional acts can change the way people experience their workplace. I share practical ideas organizations can actually use to help employees feel seen and appreciated, strengthen relationships, improve communication, create connection, and build a culture people want to be part of. Audiences leave with ideas they can put into practice the very next day. WHAT TO EXPECT My speaking style is warm, conversational, interactive, funny, and occasionally a little silly. ?? I'm not interested in standing behind a podium reading 87 PowerPoint slides about corporate synergy. I want people participating, laughing, thinking, talking to each other, and leaving with something they'll actually remember. Topics can include: • Workplace kindness and culture • Employee appreciation and recognition • Connection and belonging • Kind leadership • Customer service and the human experience • Community building • Kindness in marketing and business • Practical ways to create a workplace where people feel valued Presentations can be customized for your organization, audience, and event. EXPERIENCE I've spoken and facilitated programs for businesses, schools, nonprofits, networking groups, and community organizations throughout San Luis Obispo County and beyond. My experience includes working with and presenting for organizations including Cal Poly, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Women's Business Center/Mission Community Services, Rotary, San Luis Obispo Women's Network, CultureStoke Leadership, and local businesses and organizations throughout California's Central Coast. During my corporate career, I also created and led workplace kindness initiatives and was recognized multiple times for my contributions to workplace culture and community. Today, that experience has become a bigger mission: Helping people make kindness something we don't just believe in, but something we actually DO. PERFECT FOR Corporate events • Employee appreciation events • Leadership retreats • Conferences • Professional associations • Chamber events • Staff development • Nonprofits • Schools • Women's organizations • Small business groups • Community events I offer keynotes, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and customized presentations and am available for both in-person and virtual events. LET'S CREATE SOMETHING KIND ?? If you're looking for a speaker who will bring energy, humor, heart, practical ideas, and a little unexpected fun to your event, I'd love to hear about it. Let's create a workplace where people feel seen, valued, and connected. Because kindness isn't just something nice to talk about. It's something we can practice. And the more we practice it, the more it spreads. ??