PrestonMoore
“One of the most impactful talks I’ve attended; all heart, no fluff, with takeaways that actually stick.”
Fischer Wallace
Director, Recovery Reframed
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Most organizations don’t have a knowledge problem. They have a perspective problem.
When pressure hits, people don’t rise to the level of their training.
They default to patterns…
Avoidance, blame, silence, and “That’s not my job.”
And that shapes your culture.
If this sounds familiar, let's talk.
I didn't learn this in a boardroom...
Over 20 years ago, I was sitting in the back of a police car for the fourth time in three years, asking myself a question I couldn’t ignore: How can someone look successful on the outside… and be falling apart in other areas of their life?
That moment exposed something I now see in nearly every organization I work with.
People are performing and producing.
But underneath the surface, many are overwhelmed, disconnected, or quietly struggling.
Sometimes it shows up as burnout. Other times, conflict, avoidance, or lack of accountability. And sometimes, it shows up in ways no one talks about until it’s too late.
Today, I work with organizations to close that gap.
And it shows up in how your people work, and what it costs your organization.
If you’re seeing this in your team, you’re not alone.
I guide organizations to change what's driving behavior beneath the surface.
I guide organizations to change what's driving behavior beneath the surface.
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Keynote #1
*Most Booked*
The Thank You Strategy
One Shift That Changes How You Lead Under Pressure
When pressure is high, even the best people fall back into patterns.
Blame.
Avoidance.
Silence.
“That’s not my job.”
Not because they don’t care, but because no one has shown them what to do instead.
In this keynote, Preston introduces a simple shift: The Thank You Strategy, a practical leadership tool to interrupt those patterns in real time.
At a time when 66% of employees report feeling burned out, and nearly half don’t feel safe speaking openly about it, how people respond under pressure matters more than ever.
Drawing from his own journey, including sitting in the back of a police car while other areas of his life looked successful, Preston connects with audiences in a way that is both honest and disarming.
Preston is often invited back by organizations where his sessions are a highlight, thanks to his ability to engage even the most guarded or emotionally exhausted leaders.
If you’re looking for something that actually shifts the room, with tools your people can use on Monday, this is it.
Audience Takeaways:
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A simple way to interrupt blame and defensiveness in real time.
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Language for accountability without shame or force.
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Three clear steps to help your people work better together when things get hard.
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A renewed sense of self and the responsibility that comes with it.
Keynote #1
Keynote #2
Turning Stigma into a Superpower
What Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Can Teach Us About Team Culture
You think you know the problem. But often, it isn’t the real one.
Most of us have no idea what’s keeping us stuck because it’s the very thing we’ve learned to avoid.
That’s where stigma comes in.
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers in today’s workplace.
In this keynote, Preston shows how what you struggle with can become a source of strength and even a superpower. It’s about learning how to share the message, not the mess.
The things people try to hide don’t go away. They show up in how they lead, communicate, and work.
Preston shows people how to see what’s underneath, take responsibility for it, and start changing how they show up at work and outside of it.
Because when people understand what’s driving their behavior, blame goes down, stress goes down, and trust starts to build.
Audience Takeaways:
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Why people stay silent and what it’s costing your team.
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How to share the message, not the mess.
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What’s actually driving blame, stress, and reactivity at work.
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When to handle it yourself, and when to get support outside of work.
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What it takes to build a culture where people don’t feel the need to hide.
Workshop
Doing the Work Beneath the Surface
How Social Support Strengthens Leadership, Trust, and Team Culture
Most people don’t just hide what’s going on, they don’t know what to do with it.
In this interactive, deep-dive session, Preston works directly with leaders and teams to move beyond surface-level conversations and into the real drivers of behavior.
Participants don’t just talk about these ideas, they work through them—putting The Thank You Strategy into practice in real time.
Through guided reflection, small group discussion, and practical exercises, they:
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Recognize what’s actually driving their reactions and patterns
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Learn how to share the message, not the mess
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Practice responding to challenges without blame, defensiveness, or avoidance
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Build the awareness and language needed to handle real situations at work
Participants leave with a personal plan for continuing this work, at work and outside of it.
Your people aren’t struggling alone.
They’re struggling silently.
That’s what’s costing you.
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Trusted by organizations including
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Ohio University
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Texas A&M Living Well Employee Wellness Program
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The Ohio State University College of Social Work
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Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County
“This was the best, most engaging workshop of the conference. It’s not only going to help me at school, it’s going to help in my personal life too.”
Amanda G., LISW-S, Prevention Specialist & School Social Worker
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I work with organizations to change how people show up when it matters most, so performance, accountability, and trust improve.
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