What If We Could Build a Kinder World?
Dr. Kyler Shumway delivers powerful keynotes on leadership, mental health, and resilience.
TEDx Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Leadership Psychologist
What If We Could Build a Kinder World?
Dr. Kyler Shumway delivers powerful keynotes on leadership, mental health, and resilience.
TEDx Speaker | Best-Selling Author | Leadership Psychologist
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ABOUT DR. KYLER SHUMWAY
Dr. Kyler Shumway is a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and leadership psychologist on a mission to build a kinder world. As a former target of bullying, Kyler turned his personal struggles into a lifelong pursuit of understanding human connection—and helping others lead with compassion and courage.
A sought-after keynote speaker, Kyler has worked with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations to transform the way we lead, work, and support mental health. His insights on resilience, burnout, and leadership have been featured by major media outlets, and his TEDx talk on bullying continues to inspire audiences nationwide.
Kyler’s talks blend cutting-edge psychology with storytelling, humor, and practical strategies that leave a lasting impact. Whether speaking to executive boards, educators, or entire communities, he delivers powerful messages that spark meaningful change.
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“Dr. Kyler delivers a message that sticks with you.”
“Our listeners gave overwhelmingly positive feedback. Great stories and excellent insights!”
“SO EASY to work with! We’ll keep bringing [him] back whenever we can.”
TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU LEAD, WORK, & TREAT OTHERS
FREQUENTLY REQUESTED KEYNOTE TOPICS
📌 How to Build a Bully-Free Community
➡ Bullying is a crisis in our schools and workplaces. Kyler shares research-backed strategies to create safer, more compassionate environments for everyone.
📌 Why You’re Afraid to Be Kind to Yourself
➡ We all struggle with self-compassion. In this powerful keynote, Kyler unpacks the psychology of why and how we can learn to treat ourselves with the kindness we deserve.
📌 Breaking Free: The Psychology of Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone
➡ Growth begins at the edge of discomfort. In this engaging talk, Kyler explores the neuroscience of change, fear, and courage—offering practical strategies for pushing beyond self-imposed limits.
📌 Neurodiversity at Work: Unlocking the Strengths of Every Mind
➡ The future of leadership is inclusive. This keynote challenges outdated perspectives on neurodiversity and highlights how organizations can create spaces where all brains thrive.
📌 The Psychology of Leadership: Leading with Resilience and Humanity
➡ Great leadership isn’t about power—it’s about people. Learn how to lead with emotional intelligence, navigate burnout, and create a culture of trust and engagement.
📌 The Burnout Epidemic: How to Care Without Breaking
➡ Mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s an organizational one. This keynote helps leaders and teams recognize burnout early, set boundaries, and build sustainable success.
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BOOKS BY DR. SHUMWAY
