


Belief Changes Everything
Research-backed keynote experiences that empower leaders, educators, and students to become a ShiftThinker™—someone who believes boldly, thinks differently, and takes meaningful action.


























































































Watch what happens when audiences believe.
Experience the energy, engagement, laughter, and unforgettable moments that empower audiences to shift how they think, believe and act.
Some People See Obstacles.
ShiftThinker™ Sees Opportunity.
A ShiftThinker™ isn't defined by fear, failure, or self-doubt. They choose to believe what's possible, envision opportunity and apply meaningful action to create it.
They don't believe in themselves.
They push through imposter syndrome and discover strengths they never realized they had.
They're resistant to change.
They reframe challenges as opportunities and embrace change as a catalyst for growth.
They don't take action.
They choose courage over fear while taking meaningful action to make a difference.
The Proof is in the People.
Read what 1,500+ audiences and event leaders experienced by bringing Kevin to their event...
Kevin's keynote felt like a needed CPR session on how to reshape your thinking and how you transform adversity into opportunity.
Best speaker we've ever worked with! Kevin raised the bar for what we now expect from keynote speakers.
Kevin took our audience on an emotional and intellectual journey. People laughed, reflected deeply, and walked away empowered to take action long after the event ended.
You know you've found a great speaker when attendees text you mid-session asking, 'Where did you find this speaker?!' Kevin exceeded every expectation and created an unforgettable experience for our audience.
Kevin's humor, authenticity, and powerful storytelling were the perfect way to kick off our conference. He set the tone, energized the room, and created momentum that carried throughout the event.
Kevin didn't just deliver a keynote—he delivered an experience. Our audience was fully engaged from start to finish, and the feedback afterward was overwhelmingly positive.
Kevin was a true partner invested in understanding our culture and goals, and it showed on stage. Best speaker we've worked with.
Kevin prepared so thoroughly that many in our audience thought he worked for our organization. His ability to customize and connect made his keynote feel incredibly relevant and personal.
Kevin's kickoff keynote for our All-Hands conference was outstanding. His energy, inspiration, and humor sparked immediate engagement—and left our team with practical takeaways for long-term impact.
Kevin had our students laughing, nodding in agreement, and deeply engaged. Few speakers can balance emotion, humor, and insight as seamlessly as he did.
Kevin's half-day training with our sales team was beyond motivating—it was practical and empowering. We walked away with tools we could apply immediately, and our team wanted more time with him.
Kevin's team-building workshop for our educators was spot on. His blend of engagement, vulnerability, and actionable content gave us strategies we could immediately apply with students. He reminded our staff they make a difference.
Kevin delivered one of the most powerful keynotes we've ever hosted. His message resonated deeply across all audiences and sparked important conversations amongst our students and staff and faculty.
Best presentation we've ever seen at this conference. Kevin connected with our audience in a way that was both inspiring and incredibly real.
Kevin was phenomenal to work with and even more impactful on stage. Our educators were energized, reflective, and genuinely grateful for his message.
Kevin's keynote at our Ignite Hope event was captivating and deeply aligned with our mission. His message landed exactly where it needed to and moved our audience in powerful ways.
Kevin delivered exactly what we were hoping for—and more. He reminded our team of their 'why' and left us inspired to continue the important work we do every day.
Kevin's virtual keynote felt just as engaging as an in-person presentation. His energy, connection, and ability to engage the audience were exceptional, and the feedback has been absolutely fabulous.
Kevin was the best speaker we've ever had for our city-wide leadership event. He connected instantly with our managers and delivered a message that truly resonated.
Kevin was outstanding to work with from the very beginning. His keynote knocked it out of the park and helped make our first-time event a huge success.
Kevin delivered an incredible keynote for our Alaska conference and even went above and beyond by presenting an additional session. Both audiences gave rave reviews.
Kevin spoke at our annual conference for the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. He was high energy and allowed me to 'Think Differently' about my leadership and meetings. I loved his interaction with us. He has a great story, and the things he shared made me think about what I can learn from my own life.
Kevin spoke to my heart! He gets it, how someone can get lost and then find their passion and thrive.
Kevin's story was impactful, his excitement was thrilling and his passion was uplifting. Great job, Kevin and thank you for allowing me to 'Believe' with you.
Kevin's presentation kept me interested the whole time. Loved his message, his use of props, his stories, and the videos he included. It was awesome!
Kevin's keynote was filled with so many practical tools to help us achieve success personally and in school.
Thank you so much Dr. Snyder. Your talk at our leadership conference was incredibly awesome!
Kevin's message is a reminder that every day is an opportunity and anything is possible when we dream and feel the fear to take the step forward.
Kevin's keynote felt like a needed CPR session on how to reshape your thinking and how you transform adversity into opportunity.
Best speaker we've ever worked with! Kevin raised the bar for what we now expect from keynote speakers.
Kevin took our audience on an emotional and intellectual journey. People laughed, reflected deeply, and walked away empowered to take action long after the event ended.
You know you've found a great speaker when attendees text you mid-session asking, 'Where did you find this speaker?!' Kevin exceeded every expectation and created an unforgettable experience for our audience.
Kevin's humor, authenticity, and powerful storytelling were the perfect way to kick off our conference. He set the tone, energized the room, and created momentum that carried throughout the event.
Kevin didn't just deliver a keynote—he delivered an experience. Our audience was fully engaged from start to finish, and the feedback afterward was overwhelmingly positive.
Kevin was a true partner invested in understanding our culture and goals, and it showed on stage. Best speaker we've worked with.
Kevin prepared so thoroughly that many in our audience thought he worked for our organization. His ability to customize and connect made his keynote feel incredibly relevant and personal.
Kevin's kickoff keynote for our All-Hands conference was outstanding. His energy, inspiration, and humor sparked immediate engagement—and left our team with practical takeaways for long-term impact.
Kevin had our students laughing, nodding in agreement, and deeply engaged. Few speakers can balance emotion, humor, and insight as seamlessly as he did.
Kevin's half-day training with our sales team was beyond motivating—it was practical and empowering. We walked away with tools we could apply immediately, and our team wanted more time with him.
Kevin's team-building workshop for our educators was spot on. His blend of engagement, vulnerability, and actionable content gave us strategies we could immediately apply with students. He reminded our staff they make a difference.
Kevin delivered one of the most powerful keynotes we've ever hosted. His message resonated deeply across all audiences and sparked important conversations amongst our students and staff and faculty.
Best presentation we've ever seen at this conference. Kevin connected with our audience in a way that was both inspiring and incredibly real.
Kevin was phenomenal to work with and even more impactful on stage. Our educators were energized, reflective, and genuinely grateful for his message.
Kevin's keynote at our Ignite Hope event was captivating and deeply aligned with our mission. His message landed exactly where it needed to and moved our audience in powerful ways.
Kevin delivered exactly what we were hoping for—and more. He reminded our team of their 'why' and left us inspired to continue the important work we do every day.
Kevin's virtual keynote felt just as engaging as an in-person presentation. His energy, connection, and ability to engage the audience were exceptional, and the feedback has been absolutely fabulous.
Kevin was the best speaker we've ever had for our city-wide leadership event. He connected instantly with our managers and delivered a message that truly resonated.
Kevin was outstanding to work with from the very beginning. His keynote knocked it out of the park and helped make our first-time event a huge success.
Kevin delivered an incredible keynote for our Alaska conference and even went above and beyond by presenting an additional session. Both audiences gave rave reviews.
Kevin spoke at our annual conference for the Society of Government Meeting Professionals. He was high energy and allowed me to 'Think Differently' about my leadership and meetings. I loved his interaction with us. He has a great story, and the things he shared made me think about what I can learn from my own life.
Kevin spoke to my heart! He gets it, how someone can get lost and then find their passion and thrive.
Kevin's story was impactful, his excitement was thrilling and his passion was uplifting. Great job, Kevin and thank you for allowing me to 'Believe' with you.
Kevin's presentation kept me interested the whole time. Loved his message, his use of props, his stories, and the videos he included. It was awesome!
Kevin's keynote was filled with so many practical tools to help us achieve success personally and in school.
Thank you so much Dr. Snyder. Your talk at our leadership conference was incredibly awesome!
Kevin's message is a reminder that every day is an opportunity and anything is possible when we dream and feel the fear to take the step forward.

Kevin is one of only nine speakers worldwide to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional™ (CSP) and Accredited Speaker (AS) designations- the highest earned credentials awarded by the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International.

Why Event Leaders Choose Kevin.
Impact Lasts Long After the Applause.
Kevin's ShiftThinker™ Framework, audience engagement, memorable takeaways, and practical strategies empower audiences to apply what they learn long after your event ends.
Relevant Substance Meets Unforgettable Delivery.
Kevin combines his doctoral research, storytelling, audience interaction, music, and humor to create an unforgettable experience that leaves audiences inspired and event leaders with rave reviews.
A Trusted Partner From Start to Finish.
With more than 1,500 presentations, earned CSP designation and a customized preparation process, Kevin understands what's at stake for your event and partners with you every step of the way.

A kid who once struggled to believe in himself.
Proof that one transformed life can inspire millions more.
From childhood depression to becoming a television game show winner, keynote speaker, and belief researcher, Kevin's unlikely journey became the foundation of the ShiftThinker™ Framework—empowering 1,500+ audiences to believe what's possible, see opportunity where others see obstacles, and take meaningful action.





More Than a Keynote Speaker.
Trust Kevin as Your Event Partner.
Your event deserves far more than just a speaker who shows up. When you select Kevin, you also gain a trusted and seasoned collaborator committed to your entire event's success, your audience's experience, and lasting impact far beyond the applause.
Here's how Kevin helps make your event more successful.
Before Your Event
- Strategic, customized preparation
- Audience research + interviews
- Custom promotional video
At Your Event
- Dynamic keynote experience
- On-site engagement beyond keynote
- Complimentary books + signing
Beyond Your Event
- Branded presentation slides + resources
- Custom post-event recap video
- Lasting momentum beyond the applause
The Shift Begins Before the Keynote —
and Continues Long After.
Great events don't happen by accident. They happen through thoughtful preparation, meaningful partnership, and unforgettable audience experiences. That's exactly how Kevin approaches every event.
Different audiences.
One ShiftThinker™ Framework.

BUILDING STRONGER LEADERS & TEAMS
Helping leaders and teams become a ShiftThinker™ who embraces change, strengthens culture, and takes action to create meaningful results.

EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION
Helping students and educators build belief, strengthen resilience, and discover that every day is an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a difference.

CREATING THRIVING CAMPUS COMMUNITIES
Helping students, faculty, and staff build belonging, resilience, efficacy and purpose so every member of the campus community thrives.
One Powerful Theme:
Believe What's Possible.
From personal transformation to professional growth, Kevin's books explore how shifting what we believe changes what we think, what we do, and the difference we make.

A practical, story-driven guide to strengthening belief and taking small actions to create meaningful change.

A deeply personal journey through adversity while discovering how difficult experiences can create meaning for others.

A practical roadmap guiding speakers on how to transform their stories and expertise into impact and speaking opportunities.

The moments behind the keynotes — funny, raw, and sometimes hard to read. The book audiences ask Kevin about most.
Your Story Has the Power to Change Lives. Learn How to Share it with Audiences.
Whether you desire to launch into professional speaking, pursue a TEDx talk, or build a sustainable speaking business, Kevin's proven coaching framework for speakers provides the guidance, templates and systems to help you earn speaking opportunities and create lasting impact.
- Tailored coaching built around your goals
- PAID to $PEAK™ and TEDx frameworks
- Feedback, accountability, and real-world strategy
- Self-paced content and templates
- PAID to $PEAK™, TEDx and virtual studio training
- Lifetime access
- Group cohort coaching led by Kevin
- Proven curriculum and community
- Peer Support and accountability
You Have a Message Worth Sharing. Let's Make Sure the World Hears it.
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