Employee Disengagement Is Costing You More Than You Think
Trillions lost in productivity.
It’s time for a new leadership model.
Gallup reports that today’s workforce is in a crisis of engagement:
Elevated performance
Increased loyalty and retention
A thriving workplace culture that performs at their best
As co-author of the Thriving in Midlife report and host of the Life Fulfilled Podcast, Bernie has interviewed over 200 leaders and professionals on the role of fulfillment in work and life. His keynote distills these insights into a clear, actionable strategy designed to help leaders reverse disengagement and unlock peak performance.
Lead Better Through Fulfillment
The New Competitive Advantage
What if your culture was your greatest asset?
In this compelling talk, Bernie introduces the Fulfillment-Centric Leadership™ Framework—a modern approach that enables leaders to create cultures where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
Teams experience higher engagement, stronger retention, better performance, and a workplace that runs on purpose-driven momentum.
Developing Head and Heart Leaders
A Blueprint for Growth
What if your leaders had a scalable method to lead better through head and heart?
In this eye-opening talk, Bernie unpacks actionable tools to balance data and empathy, and build teams motivated to do their best work.
Teams become more focused and purpose-driven, resulting in an enviable culture and stronger performance because employees want to do their best work.
Leading Multigenerational Teams
How Fulfillment Unites the Workforce
Today’s leaders face one of the toughest challenges in modern management: uniting a workforce that spans four generations.
In this timely talk, Bernie reveals how fulfillment—not policy—bridges the gap among generations in the workplace.
Attendees gain actionable insights to navigate generational differences, reduce friction, and lead in a way that brings out the best in every age group for maximum collaboration and performance.
Conferences
Equip leaders with a fulfillment-driven approach to engagement.
Corporate events
Inspire teams to elevate performance through fulfillment.
Association chapter programs
Provide members actionable strategies for long-term success.
Other Popular Presentation Topics from Bernie Borges
Wellbeing That Works for Work
Pragmatic approaches that reduce burnout risk and increase energy without adding more to-do lists.
From Quiet Quitting to Committed Teams
Root causes, early warning signs, and leader habits that convert disengagement into ownership. Dive into the five life pillars—health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy—that contribute to overall fulfillment.
The Manager’s Playbook for Retention
Five weekly practices that reduce avoidable attrition and improve execution across functions. Discover the top priorities of employees' motivation to do their best.
Lead Through Change Without Losing Your People
Build psychological safety, maintain momentum, and keep top talent during restructures and strategy shifts.
Coaching Conversations That Move the Needle
A simple conversation model that strengthens connection, clarifies expectations, and accelerates development.
Culture to ROI
Culture is more than mission statements displayed on the walls. Translate values into daily leader behaviors and metrics that drive revenue, quality, and loyalty.
Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Interactive Workshop for Tailored Solutions
In the workshop format, leaders participate in hands-on exercises designed in collaboration with your organization’s leadership team. This immersive experience ensures that the fulfillment strategies discussed are customized to your team’s unique challenges, leading to specific, actionable takeaways that scale across your organization, enhance retention, and drive business growth.
Format Options
This session is available as a one-hour keynote or a more in-depth, interactive workshop, available in a half-day or full-day format. Each format is designed to equip leaders with the tools and insights they need to become true fulfillment-centric leaders, transforming the way they inspire and retain their multigenerational teams.
