Keynote Speaking and Excellence Training
As a former Ritz-Carlton Global Executive and Recruiter Bart has something to offer all audiences. By focusing on real life experiences Bart is able to provide genuine and actionable insights into the world of business and human behavior. He shares stories that will help to "move" others toward better results and greater learnings.
 SIGNATURE PRESENTATIONS | CUSTOM MESSAGES AVAILABLE
#BeBambooÂ
The Strength in Being Flexible Â
Adapt, grow, and thrive with the #BeBamboo mindset—simple strategies for personal growth, team success, and lasting impact. Transform challenges into opportunities.
Key Learnings:
1. Adaptability Fuels Growth- master mindset-shifting tools and reflection techniques to embrace change and overcome challenges.
2. Daily Habits Drive Success- apply the "Morning W's Routine" to enhance focus and productivity.
3. Leadership Through Connection- A step-by-step guide for effective team building via the G-O-A-T-S Leadership Model.
"More Than Nice: The Power of KINDESS"Â
Doing Right By and For OthersÂ
Discover how intentional kindness goes beyond being nice to drive employee retention, productivity, and results. Make kindness your competitive advantage.Â
Key Learnings:
1. Kindness as a Retention and Engagement Tool – Understand how acts of inclusion, recognition, and support reduce turnover and foster loyalty.
2. Kindness Elevates Service Excellence- Create a culture of kindness where empowered employees deliver exceptional service to clients, customers, and members.Â
3. Kindness Fuels Results – Explore the direct link between kindness-driven behaviors and increased productivity and profitability.
"KEEPINGÂ YOURÂ EMPLOYEES FROMÂ BECOMINGÂ SOMEONE ELSE'S"
Ask, Listen, and Act
Retain top talent by addressing the real reasons employees leave: lack of personal development, toxic culture, and unclear organizational direction.Â
 Key Learnings:
1. Retention through Connection – Learn practical tools to make every interaction and opportunity to build loyalty and increase motivation.Â
2. Empowered Employees Drive Success – Discover actionable methods and strategies to replace “backstabbing” with “back patting.”
3. Action Creates Loyalty – Master techniques for following through on employee feedback.Â
"NOW to NEXT"
A Growth MindsetÂ
A growth mindset drives continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation, allowing for a focus on the future.Â
Key Learnings:
1. Adopt a Forward-Thinking Mindset – Discover techniques to shift from being stuck in the present to focusing on future opportunities and innovation.
2. Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement – Learn strategies to inspire adaptability and creativity in your team, enhancing retention, talent attraction, and collaboration.
3. Capitalize on Growth Mindset Benefits – Understand how fostering a growth mindset improves customer experiences, strengthens partnerships, and creates long-term organizational success.
"ARE YOU A BUFFALO OR A GOOSE? Â
Sharing and Caring LeadershipÂ
Buffalo herds became easy prey when their leader was lost, highlighting the danger of over-reliance on one person. In contrast, geese share leadership, taking turns based on their strengths.Â
Key Learnings:
1. Delegate and Share Responsibility – Learn how to distribute tasks based on individual strengths, building a more resilient and adaptable team.
2. Foster Collaboration and Trust – Empower team members to step into leadership roles, creating a culture of mutual support and shared success.
3. Adapt Leadership to Situations – Identify and utilize the right person to lead in specific scenarios, ensuring the team thrives in any challenge.
"YOU'RE DOING GREAT!"
Do Your Best and Celebrate YOU
In the midst of challenges or uncertainty, the simple reminder that "YOU’RE DOING GREAT" can uplift and inspire. This session emphasizes the power of positivity, encouraging you to celebrate your efforts, embrace self-assurance, and share optimism with others.
Key Learnings:
1. The Power of Positivity – Discover how simple affirmations and positive reinforcement can improve confidence, resilience, and workplace culture.
2. Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection – Learn to embrace your best efforts and recognize small wins as part of the bigger journey.
3. Share Optimism with Others – Explore techniques for spreading positivity to uplift your team, build stronger connections, and foster collaboration.
"MOST PEOPLE DON'T... BUT YOU DO"
It's EASY to BE, but BETTER to BECOMEÂ
Unlock the rewards of taking action where others hesitate. This session explores the transformative power of “doing” what most people don’t, leading to greater personal fulfillment and professional excellence.
Key Learnings:
1. The Power of Action – Discover strategies to overcome distractions and obstacles, focusing on consistent, intentional steps toward your goals.
2. Embracing Growth Over Comfort – Understand how stepping outside your comfort zone and challenging the status quo leads to meaningful progress and development.
3. Extraordinary Outcomes – Embrace actionable techniques to achieve results others overlook, setting yourself apart in both life and work.
"HEART and SOLD"Â
Observing, Anticipating, and Over-DeliveringÂ
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Move beyond transactions to create meaningful, relationship-driven connections that leave a lasting impact.Â
Key Learnings:
1. Observe and Anticipate Needs – Learn techniques to actively identify and address others’ needs, creating moments of genuine connection.
2. Over-Deliver with Intention – Discover how small, thoughtful gestures can exceed expectations and strengthen trust and loyalty.
3. Foster Emotional Connections – Embrace strategies for building deeper relationships by focusing on empathy, authenticity, and shared purpose.
"A CHEESEBURGER without CHEESE"
Service Above Expectation
"Heart Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence"Â
The Irreplaceable Human Factor in an Automated World
Jane Berg
Regional Vice President Customer Experience at West Region
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It was our pleasure to host Bart Berkey as our Keynote Speaker at our recent Leadership Conference. Bart did his homework on our organization and culture and customized his stories to our organizational needs. Bart was incredibly engaging with the audience, kept high energy with his storytelling, and was very passionate about the betterment and success of our attendees- both personally and professionally. I really loved the “Pushing the Button '' and “Be Bamboo” stories! Thank you, Bart, for your positive energy and starting our conference out on a high note!
Meredith Rollins
Chief Community Officer at PCMA
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Bart delivered a set of engaging and insightful presentations for our community of business event professionals and supplier partners. It has been a long time since I’ve seen a speaker connect with an audience the way Bart did - he has a gift of engaging through sharing relatable and compelling stories and provides clear takeaways you can put into practice right away.
