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Keynote SpeakerMonica Parker

Wonder Woman and leading global authority on the future of work

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The Power of Wonder
Wonder at Work
The Soft Revolution: Upskilling Our Humanity in an Age of AI
Your Brain on Change: The Keys to Change Leadership and Unlocking Your Resiliency Potential
Duality in Disruption: Finding the Positive in the Most Difficult Times, and Why it’s Important We Do

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Biography

If you’re ready to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the future of work with a sense of wonder, meet Monica Parker, the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Power of Wonder and a world-renowned speaker, writer, and authority on the future of work. Monica has spent decades helping people discover how to lead and live wonderfully as the founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, weaving together psychology and neuroscience with business strategy and leadership training.

Drawing from her diverse background which includes stints as an opera singer, a museum exhibition designer, a policy director, and a homicide investigator defending death row inmates, she brings a unique perspective to the conversation on the future of work. Having worked with global powerhouses such as Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Prudential, LEGO, ViacomCBS, Indeed, PwC, BBC, Harvard, NYU and many others, Monica champions a human approach—one rooted in curiosity, empathy and resilience.

Through Monica Parker’s dynamic keynotes and immersive workshops, she empowers teams to thrive amidst uncertainty, fostering engaging experiences where every voice is heard, and every idea is explored. And her client-tailored delivery strikes the perfect balance of humorous and human storytelling sprinkled with accessible and actionable research. Join Monica Parker as she takes attendees on an exploration where the future of work is not a destination but rather a realm of untapped opportunity.

“She had the kind of speaking voice that could make the phonebook sound entertaining.” Dr. Rob Yeung, author, 'How to Stand Out'

“Utterly brilliant. Don’t tell the others but yours was the best rated of the conference.” Indeed

“Such an inspiring talk, Even got the crowd singing.” QBE

“Fantastic and inspiring presentation. Lots of food for thought.” Google

“A brilliant presentation about the importance of people and engagement.” Microsoft

"We brought Monica in during a time of significant change in our organization. We were looking for her to help coalesce the senior leadership team into a more cohesive, communicative unit. Over the course of just a few days, she was able to create with us a set of principles that remain foundational to how we work together today. And she maintains relationships with members of the team even now — a testament to her not just as a consultant but as a person." Global Human Resources Leader, Cargill

Popular Talks by Monica Parker

The Power of Wonder
Wonder is such a primal and primary element of our collective consciousness and yet has only recently been defined and researched in earnest by the scientific community. In this dynamic keynote, Monica will explore the elements of wonder, the psychological and physiological benefits of this incredible emotion, and ways to...

Wonder is such a primal and primary element of our collective consciousness and yet has only recently been defined and researched in earnest by the scientific community. In this dynamic keynote, Monica will explore the elements of wonder, the psychological and physiological benefits of this incredible emotion, and ways to find it day to day. Covering topics like health and wellbeing, relationships, learning, resiliency, and more, attendees will leave understanding how to build a wonder mindset. Filled with scientific references along with a good dose of inspiration, Monica will help attendees see the positive potential of wonder in their lives and how they can have more of it.
Wonder at Work
We need wonder. As a population, we are overwhelmed. Inundated by change, distracted by choice, polarized into ever reductive tribes, and struggling to reach equilibrium, we are living in a world of instant gratification, life hacks, and quick fixes. Wonder is the catalyst to build the social and emotional competencies...

We need wonder. As a population, we are overwhelmed. Inundated by change, distracted by choice, polarized into ever reductive tribes, and struggling to reach equilibrium, we are living in a world of instant gratification, life hacks, and quick fixes. Wonder is the catalyst to build the social and emotional competencies we need to make us more open, more curious, more compassionate more human. In this engaging keynote, Monica will share the basics of wonder and how it can support improved organizational culture, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and teamwork. Using real world examples, and heaps of research, Monica will guide attendees through the myriad benefits of wonder at work and how to find and cultivate it. Covering topics like resiliency, empathy, ethics, trust, creativity, curiosity, and emotional intelligence, this keynote will provide attendees with practical takeaways to implement in their workplace immediately.
The Soft Revolution: Upskilling Our Humanity in an Age of AI
AI and automation are changing the world and fundamentally shaping the future of work. Where does that leave the humans? In this keynote, Monica Parker explains how to shift the discussion away from technology and hard skills to soft skills. Explore science and the soul of the very things that...

AI and automation are changing the world and fundamentally shaping the future of work. Where does that leave the humans? In this keynote, Monica Parker explains how to shift the discussion away from technology and hard skills to soft skills. Explore science and the soul of the very things that make us human. Learn how to embrace and develop your soft skills.
Your Brain on Change: The Keys to Change Leadership and Unlocking Your Resiliency Potential
The world today is changing with inspiring and terrifying rapidity. There are changes we can anticipate, like those of AI and automation, and changes we can’t, like COVID 19. In this session, Monica Parker imparts her substantial change management experience by sharing the psychology and neuroscience of change to help...

The world today is changing with inspiring and terrifying rapidity. There are changes we can anticipate, like those of AI and automation, and changes we can’t, like COVID 19. In this session, Monica Parker imparts her substantial change management experience by sharing the psychology and neuroscience of change to help participants strengthen their own empathy and resiliency for greater change leadership.
Duality in Disruption: Finding the Positive in the Most Difficult Times, and Why it’s Important We Do
Our brains are hardwired to resist disruption. We seek consistency because it soothes us and makes it easier for our brains to process information. But what happens when massive change is out of our control? Our brains immediately notice the dangers and differences and this creates anxiety, stress, and low...

Our brains are hardwired to resist disruption. We seek consistency because it soothes us and makes it easier for our brains to process information. But what happens when massive change is out of our control? Our brains immediately notice the dangers and differences and this creates anxiety, stress, and low performance. In this scientifically grounded and yet inspiring session, Monica Parker illustrates how to ramp up neuroplasticity for better resiliency and how to reframe the negative aspects of existential change. Attendees will learn how to shift their mental gears to a new way of thinking that harnesses, rather than resists disruption.