
Based in the heart of Salt Lake City, Robert Xavier-Fogarty brings the spirit of resilience and community to corporate and community stages worldwide.
Inquire LocallyHigh-impact storytelling for Utah-based companies. Robert brings the world-famous "Dear World" methodology to your local stage.
SLC Corporate Events & Annual Meetings
Level up your regional conference with a speaker who knows the local culture and delivers a global message of resilience.
Utah Conventions & Summits
A deep dive for internal teams. We trade surface-level icebreakers for deep, empathetic connections that drive performance.
Internal Leadership Teams
Answers to help you plan your next event.
Yes! Robert is based in Salt Lake City and enjoys working with local businesses and community organizations across the Wasatch Front.
We are committed to the SLC community. Please reach out with your budget and event details, as we offer adjusted rates for local non-profit organizations.
From the Salt Palace Convention Center to local tech hubs in Silicon Slopes, Robert presents at venues all across the Salt Lake Valley and beyond.
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.
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Make meaning
of change
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Build trust
quickly
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Communicate
with clarity

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.
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.


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.


Let’s talk about what your moment requires.