Rita Ernst
Igniting Positivity; Delivering RETENTION, COST SAVINGS, & PERORMANCE
Travels from Louisville KY, USA
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Speaks on:
Belonging
Culture Transformation
Employee Engagement
Inclusive Leadership
Mental Health
Neuroscience-based Learning
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Associations & Membership Orgs
Government & Public Sector
Corporate Teams & Enterprises
Other / Cross-Industry
Nonprofits & NGOs
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Participants gained practical skills to immediately improve leadership and create positive change.
Attendees learned actionable strategies to foster resilience, belonging, and positive mental health in the workplace.
Individuals discovered how to identify and manage negative thought patterns, promoting a more positive mindset.
Participants felt inspired and motivated to implement new approaches in both their professional and personal lives.
Rita's Bio
Rita Ernst specializes in interactive and engaging keynotes and workshops that increase participant energy while delivering immediately actionable content. Her consulting and coaching work with businesses of various sizes and types provides a continuous source of relatable case studies and experiences that resonate with audiences. She has been featured as a culture and change management expert by Forbes, MSNBC, and over 30 podcasts worldwide since the June 2022 release of her first book, Show Up Positive. Rita's most recent accolades include Top Influential Leader of 2022 by TAP-In Magazine, Most Positive Management Consultancy of the Year 2023 and 2024 by Acquisition International, and the Excellence Award for Workplace Wellbeing Support 2024. Rita holds an advanced degree in organizational psychology from Clemson University, owns Ignite Your Extraordinary consultancy, and is the host of "the story i'm telling myself" podcast.
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Rita Offers the Following Talks
Conformity: The Million Dollar Trap (and How to Fix It)
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 resulting in daily star-level performances
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The Power of Belonging: Forging Success Through Community
Understand the critical role of community in driving employee engagement and productivity within workplaces.
Identify practical strategies for fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection among employees.
Learn tactics to create a workplace culture that prioritizes human connection and values employee well-being.
Develop actionable plans for implementing community-building initiatives within your organization to improve key metrics such as employee retention and engagement.
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From Apathetic to Activated: Brain-Based Strategies for Happier Workdays
Identify and understand the impact of negative thought patterns on your emotional well-being and success.
Develop practical strategies for recognizing and challenging self-limiting beliefs.
Apply brain-based insights to rewire your thinking patterns and achieve greater happiness and fulfillment.
Gain actionable tools to improve self-awareness and enhance emotional resilience.
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