Steve Foran

An Engineer/MBA transformed Gratitude Guy... that transforms sales and customer service teams.

You know how entitlement & complacency can creep into an organization (or our lives) & then take over? Well, Steve is a transformer. He is wired as a high-voltage electrical engineer and a top-of-the-class MBA. But it is his 24 years of rewarding professional experience that have transformed him into... The Gratitude Guy. Steve specializes in engineering healthier, more rewarding sales and customer service teams... transforming them with gratitude. Since 2004, he has spoken throughout North America teaching his simple yet innovative approach to happiness. He teaches Business Ethics at Saint Mary's University and recently published his first book, Myth Number 2 - An Everyday Guide on How to Make a Difference. An active member of his community, he lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with his wife, Lynda and children, Nick and Stef... who think this whole gratitude thing is a mid-life crisis. 

Most requested topics

• Building a Healthier WorkplaceAudiences leave knowing how to build a healthier workplace using the one technique that every person in every organization possesses... and the desire to use it.
• Building a More Rewarding WorkplaceAudiences gain a greater sense of engagement with their organization and some simple techniques they can use to reinforce the sense of purpose in their work.
• Finding Greater HappinessAudiences leave with the motivation to gain greater balance in their personal and professional lives along with simple strategies to achieve the balance.

Catch Steve in action on YouTube - http://youtu.be/AW4Av5xsutQ

Testimonials

"Steve's contribution to the United Way Board of Directors retreat was both impressive and inspiring. He is an energetic, engaging communicator who challenges assumptions and changes perspectives. Steve connects well with his audience while remaining mindful of the overall strategic goals of the meeting. I would recommend Steve for many diverse audiences."

Catherine WoodmanPresident and CEO, United Way of Halifax Region

"I believe that our competitive advantage as an organization is rooted in the quality of our people. Steve reinforced this and helped our team realize how great they are. As a result of his work I've witnessed in many of our team, a softening, thoughtful approach in how people approach their work. This has definitely translated into better work-life balance and a more rewarding workplace at Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic. I'd describe the 90 minutes he spent with us at our Annual Conference as "mental yoga" and it resonated with every demographic in the company - which is rare."

Bill MacAvoyManaging Director Atlantic Canada, Cushman & Wakefield Atlantic

"We brought Steve in to give our Senior Leadership Team a different perspective during an offsite retreat. When it came time for Steve to take the front of the room we were pretty much exhausted having put in a very long day and I wondered whether it would be best to cancel or cut his time way back as it was obvious the team was tired. In the end, I am glad that I let Steve speak as planned. He turned a boisterous audience to silence within the first two minutes then he guided us on a journey that challenged us and helped us see things that we already knew, but somehow with fresh eyes. He left an indelible message for us as leaders who serve, that became a recurring theme echoed repeatedly throughout the rest of our retreat. You'll have to see for yourself to know what I mean."

Sean HennesseyDirector - Customer Experience Strategy and Planning, BellAliant

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