Tom Krieglstein

Tom Krieglstein

NJ, US

Global Keynote Speaker & Hugging Professional as Founder of Swift Kick Leadership. TEDx | EO | TechStars | YEC

Nike. Coca-Cola. Apple. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and even Space Force.

What do they all have in common?


Since 2004, they’ve all brought in Tom Krieglstein to help build what he calls a Culture of Connection™ to boost engagement, retention, and team performance.


Tom has trained over one million people across the globe on his Dance Floor Theory™ methodology. He’s the only person to win seven national speaking titles from APCA. He’s served on the boards of both the NYC Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the National Speakers Association.


Now, that’s impressive, but let’s get to the weird stuff.


He was named after a cat. Tom lives just down the street from Aaron Rodgers. He’s been on a reality show on NBC. Gave a TEDx talk at UCLA. Has a Youtube video with 18 million views. Got featured on the Tofurky (TOE-FUR-KEY) box. Can do 100 pushups in a row, and got kicked off the Oprah Winfrey show.

Nike. Coca-Cola. Apple. The U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and even Space Force.

What do they all have in common?


Since 2004, they’ve all brought in Tom Krieglstein to help build what he calls a Culture of Connection™ to boost engagement, retention, and team performance.


Tom has trained over one million people across the globe on his Dance Floor Theory™ methodology. He’s the only person to win seven national speaking titles from APCA. He’s served on the boards of both the NYC Entrepreneurs’ Organization and the National Speakers Association.


Now, that’s impressive, but let’s get to the weird stuff.


He was named after a cat. Tom lives just down the street from Aaron Rodgers. He’s been on a reality show on NBC. Gave a TEDx talk at UCLA. Has a Youtube video with 18 million views. Got featured on the Tofurky (TOE-FUR-KEY) box. Can do 100 pushups in a row, and got kicked off the Oprah Winfrey show.

DANCE FLOOR THEORY™️

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP CAN BE LEARNED FROM DANCE FLOORS

JUST LIKE ON A DANCE FLOOR, EVERY COLLEGE EXPERIENCES VARYING LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT.

Engagement between those fully involved (student leaders) and those lurking on the edge (apathetic students). The same tactics to create successful social change on a dance floor - connections, relevancy, models of success, and motivation - also work to increase engagement within any...

Inspirational / Life-changing

ED SESSIONS: Recruiting & Retaining Group Members & Officers

AUDIENCE:

Student Leaders

DESCRIPTION:

After the music fades and the hard work sets in, it might feel like you are the only one left doing all the work. Every year a massive number of students join student groups only to disappear a few months later. Why does this happen and how can you prevent it in your group? In this session, we'll break down the hidden secrets to recruiting & retaining group members & officers so that the party keeps going on long after you've left the...

Inspirational / Life-changing

ED Session: Running Effective Meetings

AUDIENCE:

Student Leaders
Student Affairs Professionals

DESCRIPTION:

A well-run meeting is like a perfectly orchestrated line dance where individuals can add their own flair, but everyone is moving forward in the same direction. As the group leader, your challenge is to have the right outline and skills to create the perfect meeting. In this session, you'll walk away with actionable tools to instantly start running effective daily, weekly, monthly, and even quarterly meetings...

Inspirational / Life-changing

ED SESSIONS: Who's Really on Your Team? Better Leadership Through Personality Profiling

AUDIENCE:Student Leaders
Student Affairs ProfessionalsDESCRIPTION:

To change the world, we have to first understand ourselves, and to understand ourselves, it starts with the knowledge of who we are and why we do what we do. In this session, we'll dig into the "People Style" personality assessment profile to gain a deeper understand of what makes you, and those around you, tick. Then, we'll take it a step further and match your personality profile to your leadership abilities so you...

Inspirational / Life-changing

CORPORATE TRAININGS : Running Effective Meetings

DESCRIPTION:

To change the world, we have to first understand ourselves, and to understand ourselves, it starts with the knowledge of who we are and why we do what we do. In this session, we'll dig into the "People Style" personality assessment profile to gain a deeper understand of what makes you, and those around you, tick. Then, we'll take it a step further and match your personality profile to your leadership abilities so you can make the largest positive impact on the world through...

Educational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

CORPORATE TRAININGS:Who's Really on Your Team? Stronger Teams With Personality Profiling

DESCRIPTION:

A well-run meeting is like a perfectly orchestrated line dance where individuals can add their own flair, but everyone is moving forward in the same direction without any wasted time. As the group leader, your challenge is to have the right outline and skills to create the perfect meeting. In this session, you'll walk away with actionable tools to instantly start running effective daily, weekly, monthly, and even quarterly meetings with your group.

WHO'S THIS...

Audience Activity

CORPORATE TRAININGS: How To Manage Your State While Walking on Fire

DESCRIPTION:

Feeling overwhelmed? Stress can have a massive impact on your overall health and daily functioning. It's not about how much stress you carry with you, but rather how you manage your stress. Your ability to manage your state at any given moment is a powerful skill to develop. In this session, we'll dig into what exactly is "your state" and the secrets to being able to manage your state at any moment to achieve your ideal outcome in any situation.


WHO'S THIS...
Educational / Informative

CORPORATE TRAININGS: How To Communicate With Crappy People

DESCRIPTION:Ever interacted with someone who seems to make every situation toxic and impossible. Pointing out that these people are difficult and demanding won't get you anywhere, though odds are, they don't even see a problem. Whether the issue is caused by a personality disorder or some other underlying issue, in this session, you'll learn how to navigate these interactions with impossible people and preserve your own sanity.

WHO'S THIS FOR?

Our professional trainings and...

Educational / Informative

CORPORATE TRAININGS: Change Management: But We've Always Done it This Way

DESCRIPTION:

Change is inevitable and the teams and organization who are able to not only adapt to change, but also thrive in the change, are the ones who excel while others flounder. The phrase, "but we've always done it this way" can kill the growth and success of a team and organization. Discover the steps of the change management process and get your whole team excited about what's coming next.



WHO'S THIS FOR?

Our professional trainings and keynotes are intended...

Educational / Informative