Ty Reed

Lead with Freedom. Hire with Vision. Build with Heart

Travels from Seattle WA, USA

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Speaks on:

Employee Experience

Inclusion

Mental Health Awareness

Authentic Leadership

Career Coaching

Organizational Culture

Speaks to:

Community & Civic Organizations

Nonprofits & NGOs

Formats:

Workshop

Breakout

Audience members say

Generated by Talkadot based on 830 audience feedback

Ty captivates audiences with his authentic blend of professional expertise and lived experience, making him a powerful advocate for second-chance hiring and mental health support. He transforms complex topics into "realistic, approachable" insights through engaging storytelling that's "funny, informative, and doesn't feel like he sugar-coated things that need to be said." Attendees leave feeling inspired and equipped with practical tools to create inclusive workplaces for justice-impacted individuals and those in recovery. His unique ability to "open eyes, minds, and hearts" fosters deeper understanding while providing actionable steps employers can implement immediately.

Key Audience Outcomes

Participants felt more prepared to support justice-impacted individuals.
Attendees gained valuable insights into creating supportive work environments for employees facing mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Employers learned new perspectives on hiring practices, recognizing the potential and value of second-chance employees.
Listeners felt inspired to advocate for inclusivity and break down biases in recruitment and workplace culture.

Generated by Talkadot based on 830 audience feedback

Ty's Bio

Ty Reed is an author, professional keynote speaker, coach, consultant, and nonprofit leader. His topics purposely include an inclusive message and his personal story of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and triumph. Ty has spoken to multiple organizations nationwide about the importance of work-life balance, self-care, second-chance hiring, and building safe workplaces. His high audience feedback scores and attendees' overwhelmingly positive comments show that Ty is an inspiring, enthusiastic, funny, and gifted speaker they want to see again.

Ty Offers the Following Talks

Employee ExperienceMental Health Awareness

Second Chances at Work: Welcoming Employees After Treatment or Leave

Best practices for return-to-work conversations
How to manage recovery agreements
Balancing performance with compassion
Creating a truly supportive environment

Authentic LeadershipEmployee Experience

The Freedom Formula: How Workplace Autonomy Fuels Growth

Learn the link between autonomy and performance
Explore how freedom builds loyalty and creativity
Avoid the “just enough freedom” trap
Empower employees at every level

InclusionTalent Attraction

Taking Bias Out of the Box: Rethinking Second Chance Hiring

Spot bias in hiring decisions
Understand the value of second chance hiring
Build skills-based, inclusive recruiting practices
Strengthen teams through values-based hiring

Career CoachingInclusion

FROM TRANSACT TO TRANSFORM: PROVIDING EXCELLENT SERVICE TO JUSTICE IMPACTED JOB SEEKERS

Recognize and address bias and barriers that justice-impacted individuals face in employment and education.
Apply practical coaching techniques to build trust, set customer-driven goals, and support skill discovery.
Guide individuals on when and how to disclose their history effectively in employment, education, or licensing situations.
Translate life experiences into workplace assets, identifying transferable skills that increase career opportunities.
Adopt a transformational service mindset focused on long-term success rather than short-term placements or outcomes.

Mental Health AwarenessOrganizational Culture

Creating Mental Health and Recovery-Friendly Workplaces

Understand the ROI of compassionate workplaces
Spot and respond to early warning signs
Learn strategies for both managers and peers
Recognize the role of culture in recovery and prevention

Ty's Links and Media Mentions

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