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Guest Speaker

Break Barriers.
Spark Connection.

Need a speaker who can truly connect with your audience? Robert Xavier-Fogarty's sessions are designed to move beyond surface-level talk and get to what matters most.

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"I’ve been doing leadership summits and leadership events my entire career, and I can honestly say this was the best experience I’ve ever had."
Alex Chriss, CEO, PayPal
PayPal
"Dear World gave us the opportunity to share intimate moments with the people we love and with the people we were trying to build a tremendous amount of trust with. There is no greater trust than telling someone something deeply personal about yourself. When the whole team does that, you don’t just have a chance to become closer — you do. It had nothing to do with basketball, and yet it had everything to do with basketball. It created a more trusting environment where you could teach better defense, better offense, and build a stronger system of communication, because people weren’t holding anything back."
Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University
Duke
"Because of Dear World, we are better able to tell our story and spark curiosity about who we are, where we came from, and where we are going. Every Airman has a story — and this work made a huge difference in mine."
Lt. Gen. VeraLinn “Dash” Jamieson, Ret., United States Air Force
United States Air Force
"I’ve never seen an exercise break down barriers faster than this one. If you want a group to connect and bond quickly, I would highly recommend Dear World."
Malaika Myers, CHRO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt
"If you are building an organization that values belonging, engagement, and mental health, you need the right tools. Dear World is the strongest tool I’ve seen for helping people understand themselves and connect authentically with others."
Daniel Raedel, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
"Dear World opens the door to honest communication and gives students the courage to take risks and share their stories."
Stephanie Barksdale, Tulane University
Tulane
"Dear World strengthened relationships and the trust on my team because they provide a process that is authentic, safe and memorable for us to truly tell our stories and to listen to our colleagues"
Thomas Fuchs, VP, Market Analysis and Strategy Genentech
Genentech
"Dear World makes friends of stranger. What they have to say. What we get to see. Captured in a photograph. Their process is remarkable because colleagues truly begin understand the stories within their team."
Patty McCord, Former Chief Talent Officer, Netflix
Netflix

Speaking Formats

Customized for your audience
01

Virtual Guest Speaking

30-60 Minutes

Bring world-class storytelling to your remote team. High energy, interactive, and designed for digital engagement.

Ideal for:

Remote Teams & Virtual Summits

02

Event Panelist

Flexible

Deepen the conversation on your event panels. Robert brings a unique perspective on resilience, leadership, and human connection.

Ideal for:

Industry Conferences & Summits

03

Interactive Fireside Chat

45-90 Minutes

A raw, authentic, and unscripted conversation. Perfect for intimate settings where you want to break down barriers.

Ideal for:

Executive Retreats & Internal Offsites

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to help you plan your next event.

What topics do you cover as a guest speaker?

Robert focuses on resilience, narrative leadership, and human connection. He can customize his talk to align with your event's specific theme or goals.

How do we book Robert for a panel or fireside chat?

Simply use the contact form to share your event details. We'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss availability and logistics.

Do you provide materials for the audience?

Yes, depending on the format, we can provide digital or physical 'Brain Tattoo' materials to help the audience engage more deeply with the storytelling process.

Our Approach

What is an
interactive
storytelling keynote?

An interactive storytelling keynote is a live presentation where the audience actively participates by sharing personal stories to build psychological safety. Unlike passive speeches, Robert Fogarty’s method uses the "Dear World" portrait process to turn soft skills into measurable team alignment.

01

Make meaning
of change

02

Build trust
quickly

03

Communicate
with clarity

Brain Tattoo
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The Brain Tattoo Method™

Duration: 12-60 minutes

Participants distill what matters most into a single phrase and write it on their body as a temporary declaration. The simplicity invites clarity, sparks conversation, and creates lasting emotional impact.

Peer-to-Peer

The Portrait Process™

Duration: 12-60 minutes

Following a live on-stage demonstration by Robert, participants interview and photograph one another—learning how to see someone differently through the lens.

Portrait
Loyl
Social Impact

Loyl: Letter of Your Life

Duration: 45-60 minutes

A leader reads a short, personal letter or we share a pre-produced video on stage, connecting their life story to the theme of the organization or gathering. Fogarty then joins the leader in conversation, exploring the process behind the letter, inviting questions from the audience, and revealing the deeper stories that shaped it.

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If your people are navigating change,this work helps them move forward.

Let’s talk about what your moment requires.