Speaking

Testimonials

“Kevin spoke at our annual conference in Tampa – and oh-boy, it is not a speech anyone will forget. His story is gripping. He is compelling. He gives a lot of himself, and he give the audience a lot to think about. At the end of his talk, the entire audience erupted into a standing ovation. I’ve never seen that happen at a business conference.”

– Amy Cosper, Editor-in-Chief, Family Business Magazine

““Kevin was truly a pleasure to work with and an amazing speaker. His story of losing his voice and having to adapt to leading and communicating to a team without speaking is truly inspirational and provides a new perspective of leadership. Our group loved Kevin and we feel very grateful that he gave the Keynote talk at our 85th Convention.””

– Jordan Inkley, Conference Manager – Maine Credit Union League

““You blew our community away. Everyone, literally everyone, thought your presentation was amazing and was looking forward to reading your book. Best giveaway we’ve ever been able to offer. We feel so lucky to have been able to bring you and your inspiring story to our delegation. Thank YOU!””

– Lela Glikes, Conference Manager / Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership

“In 2019, I believe at the Do More Good conference in Lincoln, NE I received your book…Reading your story was a complete gift. It answered questions I wasn’t aware I was asking, it uplifted, it grounded, and it gave me a sense of peace I wasn’t expecting. For all of that, and for your bravery in telling your story, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

– Sarah Spitsen

“Kevin Hancock’s presentation on Employees First: Disrupting Assumptions for More Loyal Customers and Stronger Sales was amazing. Our audience left with meaningful takeaways they could implement into their own businesses. Throughout the booking process, Kevin was professional and easy to work with. I would recommend him to any group.”

– Katie McHone-Jones, Director of Member Services & Events / National Hardware & Paint Association

“Kevin Hancock wowed our audience with his authenticity and impact. Through his story, he not only inspired our audience but also provided valuable insights on how business leaders can disperse power and empower employees to follow their voices. I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin Hancock as a speaker who will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on any audience.”

– Jon Keimig, Executive Director of University of St. Thomas Family Business Center

Kevin Hancock Signs on with the Washington Speakers Bureau

In the spring of 2024, Kevin Hancock joined the Washington Speakers Bureau (WSB) network as a keynote speaker, bringing topics such as shared leadership, employee engagement, and healing from within to audiences across industries and geographies.

The world’s largest talent agency specializing in corporate speaking events, the Washington Speakers Bureau (WSB) has helped connect event hosts with the best keynote speakers in the world for the last 40 years by booking over 3,000 keynote talks per year. Kevin joins a network of speakers ranging from professional sports superstars, world-renowned chefs, political titans, and everyone in between.

To learn more about the WSB and Kevin’s involvement, click here!

Kevin’s Speaking Topics

Employee Engagement
Work Culture Creation
Leadership / Business Leadership
Organizational Development
Shared Leadership / Dispersed Power / Respect for all Voices

Primary Keynote Talk Story Line

In 2010, at the peak of the national housing and mortgage market collapse Kevin acquired a rare neurological voice disorder (spasmodic dysphonia) that suddenly made speaking difficult. Kevin was forced to pivot to a new leadership model that shared leadership, dispersed power, and gave others a stronger voice. In this inverted leadership model both employee engagement and the company’s performance soared.

In 2012, Kevin began a series of travels to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. There he encountered an entire community that did not feel fully heard.

The combination of these two transformative events led Kevin into a new world of business leadership centered upon helping everyone at the company feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard. Work should be generative and energy giving for those who do it. The more the company focused on the employee experience the better the organization performed.

Watch Kevin’s Latest Keynote Talk