22 Jul 2025

Kindness at Work: Speakers Who Turn Values into Action

World Kindness Day falls on 13 November. Mark the day — and build habits that last. These ICMI speakers turn kindness into practical behaviours that lift engagement, psychological safety and performance. Book a keynote, panel or workshop that lands with your audience and sticks beyond the day.

Some will say today’s focus on gratitude and kindness is a fad — or “not how it was in my day.” The evidence points the other way. Google’s Project Aristotle highlights psychological safety as a key driver of team effectiveness; Gallup’s meta-analyses link higher engagement to 23% higher profitability, 18% higher sales productivity, and 81% lower absenteeism. Peer-reviewed research also shows that receiving kindness at work is directly tied to higher wellbeing and lower stress.

One day a year raises awareness. The right speaker creates change that lasts well beyond the date. Organisations that prioritise kindness don’t just improve morale — they see stronger retention, higher productivity, and healthier, more committed teams. With some of ICMI’s most inspiring talent on your stage, kindness becomes more than a feel-good concept; it becomes a proven driver of culture, performance, and long-term success.

So whether you’re planning something for World Kindness Day or looking to embed kindness more deeply into your organisation, our speakers deliver the insights, stories, and strategies that turn values into measurable impact.

Nasir Sobhani

After overcoming a battle with addiction, Nasir Sobhani found purpose in kindness and service, offering free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness and hardship. A celebrated speaker and mental health advocate, Nasir shares stories that shift perspectives and open hearts. His clippers are his tools, but his real craft is hope, delivered one conversation, one act of care at a time.

Nik and Harry Robinson

Unorthodox business partners and rule breakers who are passionate about making the world a better place, Nik and Harry Robinson are the award-winning father-and-son duo behind Good Citizens Eyewear. Together they have built the world’s first eyewear brand turning single-use plastic bottles into recycled, modular sunglasses. They’re also a great speaker duo who inspires teams.

Shaun Christie-David

Driven by kindness, empathy, education, and a community-minded spirit, Shaun Christie-David founded Plate It Forward, a social enterprise blending high-quality dining with purpose, employing over 200 people from marginalised communities and donating 650,000 meals to date. Shaun proves employment barriers can be dismantled with kindness and smart business.

Thomas Robb

Passionate about creating safe spaces for positive change, Thomas Robb has been crisscrossing Australia for 13 years, sharing his powerful message with audiences from all walks of life. Whether he’s speaking to members of parliament, leading businesses or school students, Tom has a knack for spreading the power of kindness, connecting with people and keeping them engaged.

Courtney Krulis

Joy is serious business and Courtney Krulis can help make it your strategy. Her high-energy, interactive approach is always a hit, whether she’s leading dynamic movement experiences, delivering powerful keynotes, or running high-impact sales and leadership workshops that blends kindness and enthusiasm with confidence and business performance.

Kath Koschel

Driven by a passion for spreading kindness and gratitude, Kath Koschel is the founder of Kindness Factory. Recording over 7 million acts of kindness across 3 countries, this non-profit creates educational programs designed to foster kindness. As a speaker, she champions the power of kindness to achieve resilience and perspective.

Peter Sharp

Discover the power of human connection from Peter Sharp, a visionary social entrepreneur known for his viral happiness experiments. Examples range from organising flash mobs to making an entire train of strangers laugh. As a speaker, he delivers sharp, energetic presentations that inspire and can move audiences to both laughter and tears.

Josh Reid Jones

Learn the importance of making ordinary positive changes like being kind from Josh Reid Jones, Founder of the Just Be Nice Project, he specialises in helping organisations and communities help people, help people. As a speaker, he brings a relatable, practical, down to earth style as he covers subjects like social impact, happiness, purpose and equality of opportunity.

Mitch McPherson

Supporting your loved ones with open and honest conversations is an important aspect of kindness. It’s something Mitch McPherson, founder of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY, is incredibly passionate about. After spearheading this successful suicide prevention charity, Mitch has gone on to deliver hundreds of presentations, where he openly shares his story and inspires us to help build positive lives for everyone.

Sebastian Terry

Valuing the wellness of employees is key to fighting burnout, declining mental wellness and performance. This is the key message from best selling author and Founder of 100 Things Sebastian Terry. It’s an approach to kindness that highlights its practical and strategic benefits in the workplace. His keynotes on the subject engage and motivate with a mix of storytelling, data and proven processes.

Dr Elise Bialylew

Dr Elise Bialylew is more than just a leader in the field of mindfulness, having founded the Mindful in May global fundraising campaign. This inspired thousands around the world to make mindfulness a habit, while raising over $1 million dollars to bring safe drinking water to over 40,000 people across Africa. It’s the perfect combo of being kind to yourself while helping others in practical ways. As a speaker, she is a catalyst for positive change.