Rita delivers a transformational

"Shot of POSITIVITY"

On-stage or online, Organizational Psychologist and Positivity Influencer Rita Ernst delivers impactful and engaging keynotes and workshops that will make you think, get you laughing, and spark a positive change!

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Which of the Positive outcomes Rita delivers is right for your audience?

✔ Ignite the STAR Power in your team

✔ Amplify your leadership with STAR TREATMENT

✔ Repair your toxic culture and restore pride, ownership, and commitment

✔ Treat the causes, not the symptoms, and heal your organizational apathy for good

✔ Activate your team as co-creators of a healthy and prosperous workplace culture

✔ Navigate change with grace and resiliency

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Testimonials & Participant Feedback

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Rita was amazing! One of my favorite speakers at HR Southwest this year. Very relatable and hilarious. Loved her! 
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​Diagnosed the current problem and gave us Rx for solutions, thank you!!

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Rita is an excellent facilitator. She recently presented to the leadership team at UofL Health - Peace Hospital. We started a book club afterwards to read her book, "Show Up Positive," which we are enjoying. If you are looking for a positivity influencer - reach out to Rita!

Martha Mather

CEO

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WOW!! I love her! Bring her back her energy is amazing! Her energy combined with being at the end of the day was spot on.

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Rita’s workshop was inspiring and gave me several take aways that I can use today, and many thought-filled questions to use with my business partners, family’s and friends for years to come when having difficult conversations.

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​Rita brings a depth to the conversation on emotional intelligence and neuro diversity that is scientific, empathetic, intellectual and fun.  She easily "ignites your extraordinary" through engaging dialogue as a speaker while creating a safe space for all. We at Derby Diversity Week were honored to have her as a panelist and look forward to working with her in the future!

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Derby Diversity Moderator

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AS A POSITIVITY THOUGHT-LEADER
​ THESE ARE RITA'S MOST REQUESTED KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS

The Power of BELONGING: Success Through Community 

AUDIENCE: People managers, teams, HR professionals

PARTICIPANT TAKEAWAYS

• Understand the critical role of community in driving employee engagement and productivity within workplaces. 
• Learn tactics to create a culture that prioritizes human connection and values employee well-being.
• Develop actionable plans to improve key metrics such as employee retention and engagement.

In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to focus solely on productivity and efficiency. However, true high performance stems from something far more fundamental: human connection.  We'll delve into how:

• A sense of belonging drives employee engagement, ownership, and a commitment to safety.
• Building genuine connections between colleagues fosters trust, teamwork, and a supportive work environment.
• Simple yet impactful initiatives like shared meals, dedicated community spaces, and social events can significantly improve employee morale, reduce turnover, and enhance overall workplace culture.

CONFORMITY: The Million Dollar Trap (and how to fix it)

AUDIENCE: Executive Leaders
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PARTICIPANT TAKEAWAYS

• Understand how to shift from traditional "conformist" culture to a vibrant Culture Mashup approach that honors individuality ​
• Learn the essentials of work environments that inspire people to be their best selves at work 
• Explore the five critical leadership shifts that build a micro-culture resulint in daily star-level performances

If you want a team that solves problems faster, you need diverse thinking and healthy conflict. The problem is that most company and team cultures cultivate uniform thoughts and behaviors. Conformity is lazy management that devalues, demotivates, and carries huge financial costs. This presentation explores how embracing individuality and unifying teams around the intersection of strengths and purpose can transform workplace culture. The STAR TREATMENT five-point system provides quick, actionable changes that deliver immediate morale improvements and cost savings through reduced turnover, absenteeism, customer dissatisfaction, missed deadlines, and errors.

From Apathetic to Activated: Brain-based Strategies for Happier Workdays

AUDIENCE: General

PARTICIPANT TAKEAWAYS

• Identify the "unreliable narrator" within: Recognizing the negative thought patterns that sabotage your success and happiness.
• Disrupt the negative thought cycle: Learning practical techniques to challenge limiting beliefs and reframe your internal dialogue.
• Cultivate a more positive and empowering inner narrative: Developing new thought patterns that support your goals and aspirations.  
• Unlock your full potential: Discovering the power of a positive mindset to achieve greater happiness, success, and fulfillment.

MRI imaging reveals a startling truth: our brains are constantly "talking" to us, often with narratives that limit our potential and undermine our happiness. Explore the interplay of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that create self-limiting beliefs and negative thinking patterns, along with proven positive neural pathway development methods.

Custom Workshops

As a seasoned business consultant with expertise in people and organizational change, Rita can speak on a variety of topics and is happy to prepare a customized presentation to perfectly match your needs. 

Ready to inspire a workplace that is dynamic, collaborative, deeply fulfilling and profitable?

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