Rashad Rayford

In today’s workplace, attention is the new currency, and connection is the new competitive advantage. A D.O.S.E. of Story blends storytelling, spoken word, and simple brain science to show leaders and teams how to communicate in ways people actually feel, remember, and act on. Using the D.O.S.E. framework, Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins, Rashad reveals how to structure messages that spark motivation, strengthen trust, build confidence, and sustain resilience under pressure. Audiences leave with practical storytelling techniques they can use immediately in meetings, presentations, sales conversations, and everyday leadership moments.

Learning outcomes:

• Apply the D.O.S.E. framework to choose the right communication approach, motivation, trust, confidence, or resilience, for the moment
• Use repeatable storytelling techniques to increase clarity, retention, and buy-in
• Build a 30 to 60 second “story sprint” that moves from context to meaning to action

Best fit: leadership conferences, sales kickoffs, culture and engagement events, ERGs, change and transformation moments.

In a world where everyone’s vying to be heard, true leaders know that the most powerful tool in their arsenal isn’t their voice, it’s their ability to listen. The Sound of Leadership: How Listening Fuels Innovation explores the often-overlooked art of listening and how it can transform not only the way leaders engage but how they inspire game-changing ideas.

Explore the human side of employee retention in this impactful keynote. Rashad reveals how empathy, team building, and personal responsibility create a workplace culture where people feel valued and connected. Through engaging stories and actionable strategies, attendees will learn how to foster genuine belonging, build stronger teams, and inspire loyalty that lasts

Unlock the transformative power of personal storytelling in this engaging keynote. Rashad demonstrates how authentic narratives can inspire career growth, motivate teams, and drive success at every level.

Attendees will gain practical tools to craft compelling stories that connect, communicate, and lead with impact, turning their personal experiences into powerful leadership assets.

This keynote is about transforming knowledge into actionable innovation. Rashad explores how to leverage what you know and what you don’t to fuel creativity and growth.

Focus Areas:

• Know Your People: Understand team and customer needs deeply.
• Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Proactively identify and fill information gaps.
• Act NOW: Use the knowledge you have to innovate with speed and confidence.
• True innovation is about innovating yourself. Using knowledge boldly understanding, connecting, and acting quickly to create impactful breakthroughs.