
Your team is disconnected. The usual "leadership hacks" aren't working. It’s time to change the story.
Robert Xavier-Fogarty is a leadership keynote speaker who helps organizations build resilience and empathy through the power of authentic storytelling. Based in Salt Lake City and serving clients globally, Robert moves audiences from "passive listeners" to "active leaders."
The Brain Tattoo method helps leaders distill their core message into a single, memorable phrase. This interactive methodology builds psychological safety, increases team trust by 94%, and reduces turnover intent by 30% — turning passive managers into authentic, story-driven leaders.

Most leadership speeches are forgotten by lunch. Robert’s approach is different. By combining the viral impact of his "Dear World" project with actionable leadership strategies, he creates an experience that sticks.
We don't just lecture on leadership; we facilitate it.
Connect Dispersed Teams
Bridge the gap between remote and in-person employees.
Build Psychological Safety
Create an environment where employees feel safe to share bold ideas.
Unlock Hidden Talent
Discover the unique stories and strengths already present in your workforce.
Perfect for opening conferences or executive summits. Robert shares the "Dear World" methodology, teaching leaders how to use storytelling to influence culture and drive results.
Conferences & Summits
A deep dive where your team doesn't just listen—they participate. Attendees will learn to craft their own "leadership stories" and share them, building instant trust and cohesion.
Internal Teams & Offsites
Looking for a guest speaker who can facilitate real connection? Robert creates a custom agenda to match your event's specific goals.
Strategy & Culture Offsites
While Robert travels internationally for events, he is proud to be a Salt Lake City keynote speaker. Whether your event is at the Salt Palace Convention Center or a hotel ballroom in Chicago, Robert brings the unique soul and resilience of his home base to your stage.
Answers to help you plan your next event.
Every team is different. Choose the format that fits your goals — from a high-energy keynote to a deep-dive workshop where your people photograph and interview each other. Each option builds psychological safety, trust, and measurable alignment.
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Make meaning
of change
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Build trust
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Communicate
with clarity

Duration: 12-60 minutes
The Brain Tattoo Method is a psychological safety tool designed by Dear World to build high-performing teams. It functions by asking participants to condense their personal story into a short phrase written on the body, bypassing corporate jargon to foster immediate human connection and long-term empathy.
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.
Don't settle for a generic speech. Book a leadership experience that your team will talk about for years.

