Empowering organizations to navigate change, improve performance, and stay engaged during challenging times.
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Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers
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Maryland Tourism Coalition
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Texas Court Clerks Association
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School Transportation Association of Massachusetts
Performance isn’t tested when things are easy. It’s defined when the pressure is on and the rules keep changing..
Ken Okel provides fun, engaging keynote presentations that equip your audience to perform with confidence, adapt to change, and lead through uncertainty.
Few speakers have learned to perform under pressure in environments as demanding as live television, hurricane relief, and professional ballet.
Those experiences shaped the practical strategies Ken now shares with organizations navigating change, uncertainty, and increasing workplace demands.
Engage your audience with his customized presentations, packed with memorable and clever takeaways, tied to your goals.
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The AI Shortcut That Makes You Worse at Your Job
The AI shortcut that makes you worse at your job may be the one that saves you the most time. That sounds strange, especially when we're being encouraged to use AI to work faster and [...]
How to Podcast for 800 Episodes
When it comes to how to podcast for 800 episodes, there's not a one big secret I can share. But as I celebrate this milestone, I realize some strategic decisions, that I made more than [...]
When AI Becomes the Easiest Person on Your Team to Talk To
When AI becomes the easiest person on your team to talk to, leaders may have a problem they didn't anticipate. Because AI is available almost instantly. It doesn't interrupt you. It doesn't look distracted when [...]
When AI Gives You the Wrong Answer With Confidence
When AI gives you the wrong answer with confidence, it's easy to believe it. The response may be polished, specific, and delivered with exactly the kind of certainty we associate with someone who knows what [...]
Articles & Insights by Ken Okel
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What You’ll Know Matters More Than What You Know
Why what you’ll know matters more than what you know at work is becoming a real question for professionals trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing environment. The knowledge and experience that once gave you [...]
Meeting Productivity Tips: The Worst Time for a Meeting
If you care about meeting productivity tips, then you need to know when to not meet. According to a recent LinkedIn poll I posted, the clear winner for the worst time to schedule a meeting [...]
First-Time Leadership Skills: Why Listening Might Be Your Superpower
Imagine you’ve earned your dream job, in charge of a team, but you’re missing any first-time leadership skills. Stepping into your first leadership role can feel like being handed the keys to a rocket ship. [...]
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