TEDxOmaha 2022
Mental Health in the Workplace
In 2022 Ralph took the TEDxOmaha stage to talk about mental health in the workplace and the stigma that keeps people silent. The talk opened a wider conversation about how leaders can make it safe to speak up.
Selected appearances: TEDxOmaha 2022, "Currents and Collisions" | McLean & Company, "When Panic and Anxiety Come to Work" (2022)
Speaking Topics
Talks Shaped Around Your Audience
Human-Centered Leadership | Mental Health and Workplace Well-Being | Resilience, Vulnerability and Personal Transformation | Organizational Culture and HR Strategy
Candid, warm and practical. Ralph pairs personal story with two decades of HR experience, so audiences leave moved and equipped. Every talk is shaped around your audience, your event goals and the challenges your organization faces.
What Organizers Say
Honest, Engaging and Practical
"Ralph brought powerful insights on workplace well-being and mental health. His honesty, passion, and real-world HR experience made a strong impact. I highly recommend him as an engaging and knowledgeable speaker."
Todd Conkright
What audiences take away: a shared language for talking about mental health at work | practical steps leaders can use the next day, including the ACT model | permission to lead with honesty instead of perfection | a clearer view of how culture is built, one conversation at a time.