David Shar - Illuminate PMC Keynote Speaker from Baltimore, MD

Are you ready to shake up your next event with a dynamic keynote speaker who brings a fresh perspective, a healthy dose of humor, and an infectious passion to every talk? Look no further than David Shar, a skilled behavioral scientist and expert in leadership, motivation, and organizational culture. With a unique blend of captivating stories, thought provoking insights, and eye-opening interactivity, David makes the latest psychological research and best practices come to life for his audiences. As President and Founder of Illuminate PMC, David draws from decades of hands-on leadership experience and his extensive academic background to provide keynotes, workshops, and in-depth trainings that help participants improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and reignite their passion for work. As an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland’s rigorous Industrial/Organizational Psychology Master’s Program he teaches a diverse set of courses including Talent Development, Performance Management, and Organizational Change. You can catch David live on the popular interview series 'WaterCooler Wednesday with David Shar' and as cohost of ‘The Work Culture Debates’, a roundtable discussion all about work. David is a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional. He holds his master's in industrial/organizational psychology and is a doctoral candidate in business psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he is researching the interaction between meaningful work, burnout, and the changing nature of passion for work. Popular Keynotes & Workshops Include: Reigniting Passion: Engaging Your Team in a Disengaged World Building a Kinder Kind of Workplace: From Any Seat on the Bus Building a Burnout-Proof Work Culture 3 Ps of a Passionate Workforce: Positivity, Possibility & Purpose