Curiosity Transforms

The American Workplace

Immediate shifts to improve collaboration, conflict and culture.

We love sharing transformative tools and presenting to teams and audiences from 10 to 20,000+. We uniquely deliver an interactive experience as a keynote, break out session, and/or workshop to engage and compel audiences to wrestle with—and integrate—the information presented. We work both onstage and within the audience to create a meaningful experience where people connect, engage, and learn.

Bridge the Gap Talks…

Are You Ready to Transform Your Team’s Collaboration? Unlock the Power of Collaboration with the Four Cs!

At the heart of every successful organization lies a powerful truth: Collaboration and proactive communication are not just buzzwords; they are the engines that drive teamwork, culture, and profitability forward.

Imagine a workplace where professionals are not only equipped with practical tools for innovative conversations but also inspired by the art and science of emotional intelligence and human dynamics. This is the promise of Bridge the Gap.

Co-authors Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary have distilled years of research and real-world experience into a compelling narrative that challenges the status quo. Their insights, featured in their viral TEDx Talk and celebrated book Bridge the Gap—named one of Inc. Magazine’s must-reads—reveal why collaboration matters and how to unlock its true potential.

Through engaging props, captivating stories, and activities grounded in neuroscience, Edwards and McCleary captivate audiences, helping them uncover the sweet spot of teamwork.

They teach your team the 4 C’s to Mastering Collaboration:
• Psychologically Clean: Create a space where calmness prevails, allowing genuine collaboration without defensiveness or triggers.
• Radically Curious: Foster an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, leading to innovative solutions without fear.
• Truly Collaborative: Drive action around shared goals, executing them with precision and teamwork.
• Committed to Caring: Build a culture of trust and respect, ensuring quality work and strong professional relationships.

    Now is the time for action. Don’t let your team languish in mediocrity. Equip them with the tools they need to elevate their influence and improve performance.
    Are you ready to bridge the gap? Hire Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary as your keynote speakers and embark on a journey toward a more connected, collaborative, and successful future.
    Let’s redefine what’s possible together! Contact us today to elevate your organization to new heights!

    Elevate Your Team’s Emotional Intelligence

    Picture this: You’re navigating a collaborative project, but it feels like you’re wading through a murky swamp, struggling to connect with your team. What if you could change that? What if you could transform those foggy interactions into clear, productive conversations?
    In a world where “words build worlds,” the ability to communicate with emotional intelligence is not just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Enter Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary, communication experts who understand that emotions drive relationships and shape our interactions. They have dedicated their careers to helping professionals cultivate emotional intelligence, fostering clarity, connection, and collaboration.
    Through their engaging keynote CIA: Elevating Emotional Intelligence with Another, Jennifer and Katie bring practical tools that empower your team to connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime. Their insights have been featured in top publications like Fast Company, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, but what truly sets them apart is their commitment to actionable change.
    In their presentations, audiences will discover how to harness the power of three key words that can radically reshape their emotional intelligence and performance:
    • CONCRETE: Understand the heavy emotions we carry and how they impact our work.
    • INFLATED: Learn to identify when feelings become exaggerated and how to process them effectively.
    • ASSUMPTION: Recognize and dismantle false assumptions that create unnecessary barriers in collaboration.

      Now is the time to take action! Don’t let your team struggle in silence. Give them the tools they need to elevate their emotional intelligence and enhance their collaborative efforts.
      Are you ready to clear the swamp and pave the way for authentic partnerships? Hire Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary as your keynote speakers and watch your organization thrive.
      Let’s build a culture where emotional intelligence is not just an idea but a daily practice. Contact us today to elevate your team’s communication and collaboration to unprecedented levels!

      Keynote 2: Two Ears. One Mouth. The Power of Silence to a Become an Effective and Transparent Communicator

      Do you listen to your listening? Have you ever found yourself listening to someone, then realize you have entered a rabbit hole of your own thoughts? It happens to everyone. Quality communication arises from how you interact with others, and too much emphasis is often placed on language to do the hard work of communication. Let’s face it, many conversations go sideways.

      In a fast-paced, reactive, and noisy world, listening and speaking truth has become more complicated than ever. Great conversations that move the needle forward and improve processes begins with intentional listening. Rooted in practical neuroscience, Edwards and McCleary equip audiences around the world and across industries with paradigm shifts and essential skills to help them communicate and collaborate better with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

      Learning Objectives:

      • Learn to hold yourself present in any conversation and navigate challenging conversations
      • Strengthen yourself and/or a team to be more productive, innovative, and collaborative
      • Explore “4 Hurdles to Listening” that everyone faces and how to maneuver through them
      • Discover game-changing differences between “sloppy” and “clean and curious” listening
      • Acquire the right questions that open you—and others up—to create breakthroughs
      • Walk away with effective language to use in any conversation to be highly effective, transparent, and collaborative