About

Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky: Bestselling Author | Workplace Belonging Expert | Speaker on Human Connection and the Future of Work

Why Book Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky?

Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky helps organizations make human connection a deliberate part of how teams work. A workplace belonging expert and author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness and The Workplace Belonging Toolkit, he gives leaders practical ways to strengthen trust, collaboration, and engagement.

Smiley brings energy and warmth to a subject many organizations struggle to put into action. He connects the challenges of hybrid work, generational differences, and AI adoption to everyday habits that help people feel included and supported. Audiences leave with ideas they can try with their teams right away.

Why Is Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky Right for Your Audience?

Smiley is a strong fit for leadership conferences, company meetings, association events, and gatherings focused on culture or the future of work. He is especially relevant when a team needs to rebuild connection across roles, locations, or generations while adapting to change.

Book Smiley when your audience needs to:

• Build stronger relationships among colleagues
• Increase trust and a sense of belonging at work
• Improve collaboration across generations
• Engage teams through uncertainty and change
• Keep human connection central as AI changes work
• Put simple connection habits into regular practice

Audience Takeaways

Attendees will leave:

• Clearer on how daily interactions shape workplace belonging
• Equipped with practical ways to strengthen team connection
• Better able to recognize assumptions about other generations
• Ready to create more opportunities for trust and collaboration
• Focused on habits they can use with colleagues and clients

Keynote Programs

The Power of Human Connection
Smiley shows leaders how stronger relationships can support engagement, teamwork, and retention. He offers practical ways to help people connect with colleagues and customers amid hybrid work and rapid technological change. Ideal for leadership and broad employee audiences.

Belonging in the Future of Work
Smiley explores how organizations can build a culture where people feel connected and able to contribute. He addresses challenges including uncertainty, burnout, and the impact of AI, then gives teams habits they can put into action. Ideal for culture, engagement, and future-of-work events.

Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce
Smiley helps audiences move beyond stereotypes and communicate more effectively across age groups. He examines what people across generations share and offers ways to strengthen collaboration, engagement, and trust. Ideal for leaders and teams working across generations.

Is Adam “Smiley” Poswolsky Right for Your Event?

Tell us where your audience needs stronger connection and what kind of team culture you want to build. We can help select Smiley’s most relevant program, discuss customization, and confirm his availability and fee.

Contact The Sweeney Agency 1-866-727-7555 or [email protected] for more information on this speaker.