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Shane Feldman

Relationships & Team Building Expert, Founder & CEO of Count Me In

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Biography

In this digital age of distraction and disconnection, our leaders are facing a community crisis spanning all generations. Shane Feldman has researched community leadership on the ground across 29 countries, uncovering universal strategies that help leaders create engaged communities. Read More >

Shane's "Leadership Passport" framework helps companies cultivate a work environment centered around community, enabling individuals and teams to perform at their highest levels. As one of the most in-demand speakers in America, Shane has worked with dynamic brands including Disney, Google, TD Bank and Kaiser Permanente.

Shane has been recognized by the White House, Prime Minister of Canada, and United Nations, and been named one of North America's Top 40 Under 40 LGBTQ+ Leaders. He has been featured by Oprah, Larry King, Dr. Oz, Forbes, People Magazine, and is the subject of a TV series from A&E.

In this new age, brands are struggling to optimize team culture, leadership, engagement and retention. Through his firsthand experiences travelling the globe and spearheading the world’s largest millennial-led movement, COUNT ME IN, Shane has decoded frameworks that help leaders build better relationships, and better workplaces.

Since its founding in 2011, COUNT ME IN has initiated more than 30,000 projects worldwide, contributing a value of over $2.6 billion to the global economy through service.

Shane started COUNT ME IN in 2008 as a school project. With an alumni network spanning 6 continents, COUNT ME IN is now a social entrepreneurship incubator and community, engaging 10-million members in 100+ countries. Read Less ^

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Future-Proof Passport: Driving Connection & Collaboration In This New World

In today's unpredictable landscape, your competitive edge is collaboration. In this empowering, forward-looking talk, Shane Feldman goes beyond the hype and speculation to reveal a fundamental truth: In today's unpredictable landscape, community and relationships are what will set you apart. Read More >

New disruptive business models, new flexible work arrangements, new tech-fueled innovation are all part of the future of work. Shifting perceptions of entrepreneurship and moving beyond tech-fueled competition, Shane helps audiences re-focus, re-connect, and elevate their impact.

Having researched community leadership and human behavior on the ground across 30 countries and 5 continents, Shane Feldman will take your audience on a journey, illustrating the lessons learned interviewing leaders in places ranging from Albania and China, to Ghana and France. Shane decodes how to empower human connection, future-proof your organization, and optimize people, planet, and profit through real-world examples and clear strategies you can apply right away.

This is a customized session that will be designed to meet your unique goals. Key takeaways often include: Read Less ^

Build stronger relationships with anyone, anywhere
Build a team that will thrive through change and uncertainty
Uncover the why behind your work, promoting authenticity
Uncover a sustainable growth mindset

Leadership Passport: Attracting, Empowering & Retaining a High-Performing Team

Having researched community leadership and human behavior in over 20 countries, Shane has uncovered universal strategies that make teams click and businesses thrive. In this captivating and actionable talk, Shane Feldman reveals how to cultivate a work environment centered around community, that enables individuals and teams to perform at their highest levels. Shifting common misconceptions surrounding organizational culture, Shane breaks down how to foster an inclusive work environment where teams are inspired to innovate, think creatively, and collaborate. Read More >

Through engaging stories of remote African villages, bustling Asian cities and quaint European towns, Shane’s dynamic talk demonstrates simple shifts to become a stronger, more inclusive leader. Motivational and actionable, Shane’s presentations are customized to fit the audience and objectives of each event.

This customized sessions will give your audience actionable takeaways including: Read Less ^

How to be a stronger community builder and lead with authenticity
The difference between culture and community, and what it takes to foster unity and collaboration at all levels
One simple shift to ensure every voice feels valued and heard
Building loyalty and engagement among employees to boost performance
Empowering a courageous entrepreneurial mindset
New and effective ways of working across all levels of an organization, regardless of your role

Relationship Passport: Inspiring & Retaining Loyal Customers

In today’s digital landscape, attention is the new economy. Organizations who rise above the noise do so through authentic relationships and community building. Read More >

In this talk, famed entrepreneur Shane Feldman bridges the gap between technology and relationships, giving audiences the tools to inspire customers and increase loyalty and retention.

Through his firsthand experiences travelling the world and spearheading the world’s largest millennial-led movement, Count Me In, Shane has uncovered the universal framework that allows certain organizations to build a community of customers who are also raving fans, followers and advocates. Break out of the constraints of old models, and learn how to use tech as an advantage to making customers an integral part of your company’s community and story.

This customized session gives audiences key takeaways to: Read Less ^

Make customers a part of your company’s story in a way that inspires and empowers
Put customers at the center of your company’s community by implementing pathways for them to connect in authentic ways
Embrace social media as an asset for growth
Build genuine relationships and connections with customers that transcend evolving tech and trends

Testimonials

"Shane's presentation was very inspiring, and it left us with a very clear call to action - that changing the world can happen on a daily basis with small acts of kindness and compassion."

- Netflix

“Shane kicked off our event perfectly! His energy was contagious, and his stories were captivating. The D4G Conference at Facebook wouldn't have been the same without Shane, and we’re grateful he was able to be part of it. His message inspired the entire audience to think bigger and attendees left feeling hopeful, energized, and ready to take action. A joy to work with, Shane is humble, kind and inspiring on stage and off.”

- Facebook/Meta

"Shane had the ability to reach every member of our audience and convey his message. He has the gift of being able to connect. I understand why Shane is one of the most sought after and influential speakers in this field."

- Casino Amusements Canada

"Shane’s research and frameworks provided our members with new energy, perspective and strategy. He helped us rethink how we’re showing up as leaders and community builders in this new world of work. Captivating and actionable. No wonder he was the highest rated speaker!"

- YPO

"During our National Cluster Meeting, Shane inspired over 1,200 FCCLA members, advisers, and guests. The meeting could not have been as successful without Shane’s energizing presentation."

- FCCLA Inc.

“On behalf of nearly 1000 credit union professionals and business partners who attended the GoWest Credit Union Association’s signature conference, MAXX, we want to thank Shane for joining us in Spokane. There was no better way to end our time together as a credit union family than to connect on creating a community. Shane brought us back around to our “why” as a Movement – people helping people."

- GoWest Credit Union Association

"Shane talks about being authentic, being your true self, and looking for the good that is in you that you can share. He taught us about the upsides of the uber connected world, and brought home the message that a legacy isn’t something you leave, it is something you live."

- Axiom Mortgage Solutions

“Our world is craving inspired leaders and authentic relationships. Riveting and relevant, Shane Feldman has traveled the world, uncovering the universal strategies that make teams click and individuals thrive. His stories are relatable, and his strategies are actionable.”

- Olympics

"One of the most impressive, authentic people I've ever met is Shane Feldman, demonstrating self-awareness more often associated with people three or four times his age."

- Forbes

“Shane’s speech has left a lasting impression, and our team continues to receive positive feedback from attendees. He recognized the nuances that were important to the audience, and creatively incorporated our conference themes into his talk.”

- South Brunswick Schools

"By inviting an individual with Shane’s stature and notoriety to present at our summits, we succeeded in inducing a higher attendance and reputation for our events."

- York Regional Police

"Shane’s meaningful and thought provoking words acted as catalyst for important conversations, and helped make our event more impactful. I’ve never experienced another speaker like him. Definitely worth the investment."

- NJ Board of Education