Corey Pruitt

Corey Pruitt

Ed.D

AZ, US
High-energy, engaging style that weaves research, practical application, humor and illusions to spark change in audiences and lead them to committed action.

Speaker, author, and human performance strategist, Dr. Pruitt, is a thought leader in the areas of employee inspiration, employee engagement, and employee innovation. He is passionate about employee performance and leadership in the workplace and sparking positive change in others.

Dr. Pruitt's unique blend of experiences in psychology, business leadership, and higher education leadership have set the foundation for his ability to motivate and transform individuals and organizations toward innovation, growth, and lasting performance improvement.

Dr. Pruitt has obtained an undergraduate degree in Human Communication and a Master's degree in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Leadership. He also holds the following certifications:

- Certified in Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change
- Certified Master Communicator
- Certified Performance Communicator
- Certified Neurolinguistic Practitioner
- Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner

He has received numerous awards and recognition for his speaking, training and entertaining abilities. He is an established author of numerous books, articles, newsletters and blogs. As well, he was the founder and owner of multiple companies, including Iron Man Communications, Elite Illusions, Pruitt Consulting, LLC, the National Human Communication Institute, and most recently the founder and CEO of ChangeSparx, LLC.

Dr. Pruitt has provided keynote presentations and development workshops to countless organizations impacting thousands of people, from corporations and conferences to associations, higher education, government and nonprofits. His high-energy, engaging style weaves research, practical application, humor and corporate illusions to lead his audiences through a journey of exploration to insight to actionable direction.

While Dr. Pruitt customizes every presentation, some of his most popular keynotes include:

  • SUCKER-PUNCH LIFE: 5 KEYS TO INSPIRED LIVING AND WORK
  • CATALYST: 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES TO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
  • SPARK: 5 THINGS WE CAN IMMEDIATELY DO TO INCREASE PEOPLE CENTERED INNOVATION

Dr. Pruitt typically customizes his keynote presentations and development workshops to his specific audience – since he's an adamant believer that it's only possible to truly connect to others when one has an understanding of their needs, challenges and passions. His message resonates with people-leaders, employees, and conference attendees across industries, especially those desiring change in the areas of employee performance, employee inspiration, employee engagement and innovation.

Bring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Pruitt, to Your Next Event.

Speaker, author, and human performance strategist, Dr. Pruitt, is a thought leader in the areas of employee inspiration, employee engagement, and employee innovation. He is passionate about employee performance and leadership in the workplace and sparking positive change in others.

Dr. Pruitt's unique blend of experiences in psychology, business leadership, and higher education leadership have set the foundation for his ability to motivate and transform individuals and organizations toward innovation, growth, and lasting performance improvement.

Dr. Pruitt has obtained an undergraduate degree in Human Communication and a Master's degree in Psychology, and a Doctorate in Leadership. He also holds the following certifications:

- Certified in Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Behavior Change
- Certified Master Communicator
- Certified Performance Communicator
- Certified Neurolinguistic Practitioner
- Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner

He has received numerous awards and recognition for his speaking, training and entertaining abilities. He is an established author of numerous books, articles, newsletters and blogs. As well, he was the founder and owner of multiple companies, including Iron Man Communications, Elite Illusions, Pruitt Consulting, LLC, the National Human Communication Institute, and most recently the founder and CEO of ChangeSparx, LLC.

Dr. Pruitt has provided keynote presentations and development workshops to countless organizations impacting thousands of people, from corporations and conferences to associations, higher education, government and nonprofits. His high-energy, engaging style weaves research, practical application, humor and corporate illusions to lead his audiences through a journey of exploration to insight to actionable direction.

While Dr. Pruitt customizes every presentation, some of his most popular keynotes include:

  • SUCKER-PUNCH LIFE: 5 KEYS TO INSPIRED LIVING AND WORK
  • CATALYST: 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES TO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
  • SPARK: 5 THINGS WE CAN IMMEDIATELY DO TO INCREASE PEOPLE CENTERED INNOVATION

Dr. Pruitt typically customizes his keynote presentations and development workshops to his specific audience – since he's an adamant believer that it's only possible to truly connect to others when one has an understanding of their needs, challenges and passions. His message resonates with people-leaders, employees, and conference attendees across industries, especially those desiring change in the areas of employee performance, employee inspiration, employee engagement and innovation.

Bring Keynote Speaker, Dr. Pruitt, to Your Next Event.

​SUCKER-PUNCH LIFE: 5 KEYS TO INSPIRED LIVING & WORK

Through an articulate mix of vivid stories, contemporary research and immediate application, Corey blends his experience as a Motivation and Performance Trainer, Communication and Psychology Professor, Counselor, and various C-suite and Leadership positions to show audiences how to sucker-punch life and activate greatness in themselves and others through the continued use of the 5 C's to inspired living. - Courage, Curiosity, Commitment, Creativity, and Connection.
Audience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

CATALYST: 5 PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES TO DRIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

Through a creative blend of dynamic stories, advanced psychological research and immediate application, Corey weaves his experience in various C-suite and Leadership positions, as a Motivation and Performance Trainer, Communication and Psychology Professor, and Counselor to show audiences how to increase human performance and productivity of their employees through his proven 5 psychological drivers of engagement.
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

SPARK: 5 THINGS WE CAN IMMEDIATELY DO TO INCREASE PEOPLE CENTERED INNOVATION

Today's business market is different than ever before. Companies are opening their doors and closing their doors at record rates. Speed to market, from idea conception to launch, has been remarkably abbreviated. The complexion of today's consumer is incessantly evolving and morphing. Leaders in every industry, field, and market are endlessly being asked to produce more, produce quicker, and to innovate, innovate, innovate.

Through a visionary blend...
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Employee Inspiration

Inspired people make for more productive, more healthy, and more engaged employees. Inspired employees equates to an increase in productivity and profitability. Put another way, inspiration is the fuel for sustainable success.

Business Owners, Executives, and Human Resource Professionals are increasingly concerned with employee productivity, employee engagement and employee retention. In fact, one study* noted 87% of employers said improving...
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Employee Engagement

Today's C-suite and human resource professionals recognize the tremendous competitive advantage of having a workforce that is highly motivated, engaged and connected to the organizations business goals. The research indicates that companies with engaged employees outperform those without by 202%*, as well as 21% greater profitability from engaged business units**. But the research also shows that only 33% of U.S. workers are engaged at work***.

The...
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative

Employee Innovation

Today's business market is different than ever before. Companies are opening their doors and closing their doors at record rates. Speed to market, from idea conception to launch, has been remarkably abbreviated. The complexion of today's consumer is incessantly evolving and morphing. Leaders in every industry, field, and market are endlessly being asked to produce more, produce quicker, and to innovate, innovate, innovate.

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Audience ActivityEducational / Informative