Join us for an insightful session where you’ll learn:
- How fairness shapes stronger, more effective decision-making
- The role of empathy in building meaningful and productive business relationships
- Why autonomy is essential for empowering today’s professionals
- How genuine appreciation drives engagement, motivation, and performance
About our speaker, Scott Tillema:
From Hostage Negotiation to Boardroom Leadership
FBI-trained hostage negotiator and Harvard-taught expert, Scott Tillema delivers powerful keynotes on leadership, influence, and high-stakes communication. Trusted by Fortune 500s and recognized worldwide, he equips organizations with proven negotiation strategies to resolve conflict, build trust, and make decisive moves under pressure.
Keynote Speaker Scott Tillema is a nationally recognized FBI-trained hostage negotiator, SWAT crisis negotiator, and senior law enforcement leader with over two decades of experience in high-stakes communication. Known for his calm authority and proven ability to lead under pressure, Scott has built a reputation as a trusted voice on how people negotiate, make decisions, and inspire trust in critical moments.
Drawing on his advanced training at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and his lived experience as lead negotiator on one of America’s largest SWAT teams, Scott brings unique insights into human behavior, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. His expertise has been sought by Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and global associations, helping leaders apply practical tools to influence outcomes and strengthen communication when it matters most.
Scott’s TEDx talk on negotiation has reached over one million viewers worldwide, and his perspectives have been featured in Newsweek and leading leadership podcasts. Audiences consistently value his ability to translate life-and-death negotiation strategies into actionable lessons that transform corporate leadership and team collaboration.
