the quick overview
Speaking
About Psychology applied to Business
As a seasoned business leader and consultant with deep expertise in management, leadership, and psychology, I offer a unique perspective that blends practical experience with research-backed insights. My professional speaking engagements are designed to inspire, educate, and empower organizations to achieve strategic growth and foster workforce engagement.​
Topics
Organizational Behavior
A practical dive into how people and systems interact within companies—and how to create conditions where individuals and teams thrive.
The Psychology of Change
A practical look at how humans respond to change—and how leaders can reduce resistance, build trust, and create the conditions for lasting transformation. Grounded in behavioral science, this talk unpacks what actually helps people shift mindsets, adopt new behaviors, and stay engaged through uncertainty.
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Influence
A practical exploration of how trust, perception, and decision-making shape the way people respond to ideas and leaders. This talk breaks down the science behind influence—what actually moves people to act—and how to use those insights with clarity and integrity in business, leadership, and communication.
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The Psychology of Great Mentors:
How to Develop People Without Creating Dependency​
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Mentoring isn't just about giving advice—it's about understanding how people learn, grow, and gain confidence. This keynote explores the psychology behind effective mentoring, breaking down the difference between helpful support and unintentional enabling.
We’ll dive into cognitive biases, motivation theory, and the emotional dynamics of growth relationships—then translate those insights into practical tools for mentoring emerging leaders, peers, or teams.
Key takeaways:
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How to identify and shift limiting beliefs in your mentees
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The mentor's role in building decision-making confidence
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When to step in—and when to step back
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How to create a mentoring culture that scales
Ideal for organizations looking to strengthen internal development, support leadership pipelines, or deepen cross-functional collaboration through meaningful mentoring relationships.
“Dr. Farrar’s presentation to our firm on mentoring was engaging and informative. His real-world experiences and his perspectives set the stage for best practices in mentoring.” - Jackson Walker
Additional topics:
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1. Leading When You’re Not in ChargeHow to influence across the org chart and drive change without positional power.
2. The EQ Edge: Why Emotional Intelligence Wins at WorkPractical strategies for building self-awareness, managing conflict, and connecting with others to lead effectively.
3. From Chaos to Clarity: Thriving Through Organizational ChangeTools for staying grounded, adaptive, and focused when everything’s shifting around you.
4. Burnout is a System, Not a SymptomA fresh look at burnout — and how teams and leaders can redesign work to foster energy and resilience.
5. Feedback Without FearRewriting the story of feedback to build a culture of trust, courage, and growth.
6. Human at Work: Building Cultures Where People BelongWhat it really takes to create inclusive, engaged, and psychologically safe workplaces.
7. The Quiet Power of ListeningHow deep listening transforms communication, relationships, and results.
8. Unlearning to Lead: The Mindsets That Hold Us BackWhy success in the past may be your biggest liability now — and what to do about it.
9. Performance Management That Actually WorksDitching the annual review and replacing it with conversations that drive clarity, accountability, and development.
10. Multipliers vs. DiminishersHow great leaders amplify the intelligence of others — and what habits silently shut it down.
