Change isn’t
the problem.
Behavior is.
Keynotes with Kurt Nelson, PhD help leaders cut through cognitive overload, drive adoption, and turn strategy into real, sustained action.
Why people love to learn from Kurt...
Kurt Nelson PhD is a behavioral scientist who turns “why do people do that?” into actionable insights that actually stick. With over 20 years of experience helping global organizations shift behavior, he blends academic rigor, real-world savvy, and a healthy dose of wit to make complex science feel surprisingly approachable. Whether on stage, on Zoom, or deep in organizational culture, Kurt doesn’t just explain how to change behavior. He shows you how in ways that make you nod, laugh, and actually remember it the next day.
Every Keynote Includes:
60-90 Minute Live Session
Pre-Engagement Call
Custom Keynote Experience
Custom Designed Guidebook
10-15 Minute Q&A Discussion
What to Expect
Intentional Structure
1
Collaborative Energy
2
Expert Facilitation
3
A Supportive Space
4
Follow-Up Encouraged
5
Audience
Take-Aways
Relatable and approachable delivery (he has no hair and uses it as a metaphor for “cutting away the fluff”)
Evidence‑backed strategies rather than buzz words and hype
Immediately‑actionable tools: you’ll leave with next‑step behaviors, not just inspiration
A shift in mindset: from “we’ll try harder” to “we’ll design differently”
Humor, humanity, and a speaker who doesn’t stand behind a podium like he’s immune, he’s in the room with your audience
What makes our keynotes different?
Behavioral Science, Made Practical
Research-backed insights translated into clear, actionable tools.
Real-World Application at Scale
Built from decades of experience working with global organizations.
High-Impact, Engaging Delivery
Designed to shift how people think - not just what they know.
Immediate and Lasting Value
Practical frameworks participants can apply right away.
Our Signature Keynotes
KEYNOTEEmotional Resilience
Under Pressure
How to Stay Focused, Clear, and Effective When It Matters Most
Stress Sustained Performance Resilience
Description: Most change efforts fail - not because of strategy, but because people don’t change their behavior. This session shows how to overcome resistance, drive adoption, and translate strategy into real, sustained action.
Best For: Conferences, National Sales Meetings, Workshops
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KEYNOTEChange Isn’t Working
Why Change Fails, and How to Get People to Actually Move
Behavior Change Transformation Adoption
Description: Most change efforts fail - not because of strategy, but because people don’t change their behavior. This session shows how to overcome resistance, drive adoption, and translate strategy into real, sustained action.
Best For: Conferences, National Sales Meetings, Workshops
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Are you ready for your next workplace shift?
Book Kurt Today. Bring energy, clarity and behavioral science to your next leadership event, webinar or corporate meeting. Email: kurt@lanterngroup.com