Suneel Gupta

Speech Topics

• Get Backable: Why Some Ideas Move Ahead While Others Get Ignored

  The future belongs to organizations that fully engage their people in the effort to adapt swiftly to relentless change. But in the changing world of work, building community, collaboration, and connection has become harder than before. Creating a culture that spawns fresh ideas is only half the battle – showing people how to move their ideas forward is the other half that most leaders and organizations miss. When people understand how to get a new idea “backed” by colleagues, customers, and communities…big things happen. Breakthrough ideas rise to the surface, projects proceed faster and smarter, and organizations become magnets for top talent. Actionable Takeaways Tailored to Each Audience: • 7 ways to turn a new idea into an inspiring vision that captivates attention and inspires action • How extraordinary leaders create a spirit of inclusion, collaboration, and community • Learn the “Game of Now” and why extraordinary leaders don’t wait for the timing to be exactly right • Embrace a new path to high performance that beats burnout and boosts innovation, creativity, and momentum

• Momentum: The Energy to Keep Going

  We can’t create more time – but we can elevate our energy. Understanding that is the first step to increasing our capacity – personally and professionally – to build momentum and keep up with daily demands without succumbing to exhaustion. “People who fall short of their goals rarely run out of time or talent – they run out of energy,” says Suneel Gupta. As founding CEO of RISE (now part of Amazon), Suneel helped thousands overcome challenges with physical and mental health. Now, he’s committed to bringing a sustainable solution to the energy crisis at work. Grounded in his exclusive teachings at Harvard Medical School as well as over a decade of studying the work habits of extraordinary leaders, Suneel delivers insights about the “why” and “how-to’s” of strategic energy management – showing people practical ways to unleash momentum crucial to performance, innovation, collaboration, and overall well-being. Key takeaways: • Why managing energy is as important as managing time. • 4 ways to build “emotional runway” and avoid burnout using science-based practices. • Master everyday habits to boost momentum, engagement, and morale. • Reframe failure as a pathway to success. • Remain resilient and balanced in the face of constant change.

• Head, Heart, and Hands: A New Way to Look at Leadership

  Leadership has changed. To get things done and drive bottom-line results, leaders must embrace a striking truth: they don’t just impact people’s work, but their overall health and well-being. Leaders who understand how physical, mental, and emotional health drives business performance will build trust, become magnets for exceptional talent, and elevate overall productivity. Suneel Gupta’s ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ framework empowers leaders with new strategies to create a work environment where well-being drives outstanding outcomes. Drawing on over a decade of experience as a healthcare CEO, bestselling author, and host of an award-winning television show on leadership, Suneel empowers audiences through interactive experiences and demonstrates how a focus on purpose (head), well-being (heart), and action (hands) transforms organizational performance. You’ll learn to: • Motivate your people to be “all in” without burning out, by teaching them how to manage not just their time, but their energy. • Learn the art of aligning “who you are” with “what you do” so you can inspire your team and carve result-oriented paths for their daily work. • Cultivate a meaningful sense of belonging in your team, whether in-person or remote. • Discover the key drivers of emotional resilience and how to deal with daily setbacks. • Renew a sense of commitment and momentum in your team’s day-to-day life.

• Purpose in Action: Bringing Who You Are to Everything You Do

  More than ever before, people are struggling to find meaning in their work. In this talk, Suneel Gupta helps people reset, reignite, and re-engage through a timeless practice called Dharma. Simply put, Dharma brings “who you are” and “what you do” into alignment. When we’re not aligned, we become exhausted, depleted, and burned out. When we are aligned, we feel creative, energized, and lit up. We’re able to produce our best work and lead ourselves and others effectively, experiencing true joy along the way. Suneel first learned the practice of Dharma from his grandfather on a porch in New Delhi. Years later, when he was lost and exhausted — struggling to find a sense of meaning in his own work — he returned to the playbook his ancestors left behind and related it to today’s fast-paced, changing world of work. Suneel shares deeply personal stories of how he found a path back to purpose and joy – and how others have done the same. By the end, you’ll be inspired with actionable tools to re-engage in your work and life with a renewed sense of vigor and meaning. Key takeaways: • Rediscover your “essence” and express that through your work • Be “all in” without being “always on” • Find comfort in the most uncomfortable of situations • Deal with failure and use it as a pathway to success • Find yourself by losing yourself through leading and lifting up others • Blur the lines between work and play to reach your highest potential • Forge ahead and take decisive action, even in the face of uncertainty

• Post-Keynote & Extended Learning Options

  For groups looking to go deeper, Suneel offers highly engaging, interactive sessions that extend the keynote’s momentum and turn insights into action. These can be delivered as a post-keynote workshop (ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours) or as a longer-term leadership development series offered virtually and/or in-person. Content is customized based on the group’s objectives, with a core focus on helping foster personal and organizational growth. Personal Energy & Resilience (Workshop – 45 minutes to 2 hours) In this hands-on session, Suneel equips participants with practical tools for sustaining energy, managing through uncertainty, and amplifying the performance of their teams. They will explore actionable strategies to regulate personal energy, strengthen resilience under pressure, and elevate the energy of those around them—especially during moments of change and challenge. Expect high interaction, real-world scenarios, and leadership behaviors that can be implemented immediately. Elevate Leadership Series (Multi-Session Option) For organizations seeking long-term leadership development, Suneel’s Elevate Series offers a five-part cohort experience that integrates well-being with exceptional leadership. Each session builds on core pillars such as personal energy management, navigating difficult conversations, ownership culture, belonging in action, and purpose-driven impact. Between sessions, participants apply lessons in real-time, engage in guided assignments, and deepen learning through peer accountability.

• The Game of Now: Leading, Deciding, and Taking Action in an Uncertain World

  For years, planning helped us navigate uncertainty. But the pace of change has outgrown our ability to plan. In a world moving this quickly, we need a more effective way forward. Suneel Gupta offers a timely reset for how progress actually happens when certainty is unavailable. The core idea is simple and transformative: instead of waiting for certainty to give you the courage to act, you take action and let courage catch up along the way. At a time when people feel numb and cautious, The Game of Now restores confidence and momentum, even when the path is still forming. This talk reframes uncertainty not as something to eliminate, but as something to engage with. It replaces hesitation with movement and helps people reconnect with the energy, courage, and agency needed to move forward when the world no longer waits until we feel ready. Audiences leave feeling steadier, more capable, and equipped with practical ways to take the next meaningful step, even without perfect information. Key takeaways: • The real science behind why action leads to courage and how it creates clarity • Uncertainty is a permanent condition – and how to lead effectively within it • Why plans break down as change accelerates, and what to rely on instead • A simple framework for rebuilding momentum in fast-moving environments • Practical ways to manage energy and attention amid constant change

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