Gregory Offner: From Dueling Pianos to Keynote Speaking, Workforce Engagement, and Career Reinvention

Gregory Offner is the Founder and CEO of Global Performance Institute, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the author of The Tip Jar Culture: How to Re-Engage and Reignite Your Workforce.

In this conversation, we explore his journey from dueling pianist to professional speaker, the career-altering vocal cord injury that forced him to pivot, and how he now helps leaders drive workforce engagement. We also dive into the evolving role of AI in workplace culture and discuss strategies for creating a more fulfilling employee experience.

EPISODE LINKS:

• Gregory Offner’s Website: https://www.gregoryoffner.com/meeting-planners/
• Gregory Offner on Twitter: https://x.com/gregoryoffnerjr
• Gregory Offner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryoffnerjr/

• The Encore Experience: https://vimeo.com/1041523578
• The Tip Jar Culture: How To Re-Engage and Reignite Your Workforce: https://a.co/d/c9QVsTI

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro and background

00:01:18 The Art of Dueling Pianos

00:12:52 Transition to Keynote Speaking

00:16:43 The Power of Strangers and Seeking Help

00:18:00 Taking the Leap: From Idea to Action

00:21:00 Virtual Piano Bar: Innovating in Crisis

00:22:00 Networking, Support and Authenticity

00:25:00 Creating Impact: Speaking and Beyond

00:27:00 Strategies for Keeping Employees Engaged

00:30:00 Closing

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