Your Innovative Speaker for Never-Before-Heard Insights That Stand Out in the World of Work

KELLY’S RESEARCH SHOWS

Only 16% of people are thriving at work, her mission is to change that.

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MEET KELLY MACKIN

Creating Workplaces with Greater Well-Being, Connection, & Retention

CEO of
Motives Met

Best-Selling
Author

Engaging
Speaker

Well-Being
Expert

Human Behavior
Researcher

Kelly Mackin is a workplace well-being innovator, human behavior researcher, speaker, and the best-selling author of the award-winning book “Work Life Well-Lived.” She is the CEO of Motives Met, a platform that empowers people to create their best work life and workplace with forward-thinking insights and tools like the Human Needs Assessment™. Kelly will also lead DisruptHR San Diego in 2026, bringing together bold leaders shaping the future of work.

Kelly’s journey from ill-being to well-being ignited her dedication for helping people cultivate health and happiness in their lives. She elevates leaders to shift from “one-size-fits-none” to truly lead people-first by putting people’s unique human needs first, fueling people and performance for greater impact.

Through her no-B.S. approach to well-being at work and groundbreaking original research that challenges the status quo, she helps create thriving cultures where people can be well and perform well at work.

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SECURITY

FLEXIBILITY

CONNECTION

FUN

WORK-LIFE HARMONY

CHALLENGE

New Insights for Greater Impact

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Popular Keynotes

Motives Matter: The Science for Leading Happy, Healthy, High-Performing Teams

What Makes a Work Life Well-Lived?

Human-Centered Leadership Through the Science of Human Needs

Meet Motives: A New Groundbreaking Approach to a Thriving Culture

Work-Life Harmony: Crafted By You,
Not Given to You

A BOLD NEW APPROACH

Let’s Cut Through The Same Old B.S., Shall We?

Think you know what thriving at work is all about? Think again. Kelly delivers original research and a unique approach that defies popular opinion and the recycled information on the internet.

Kelly and her team uncovered the 28 motives that drive people’s well-being and performance, these are the building blocks to being a leader people want to follow and creating culture people don’t want to leave.

Kelly makes these human needs come alive and reveals that thriving is personal, not universal. Each person has their own unique hierarchy of needs that drives them. She leaves people fired up to meet these motives for themselves, the people they work with, and those they lead.

The 28 Human Motives

WHY LEADERS LOVE KELLY ON THEIR STAGE

“Kelly drew the highest attendance we’ve ever had for our BOOST HR Conference as our keynote speaker. Attendees raved that her message was unlike anything they’d heard before, that many insights were refreshing and completely new.”

Something new. Not the typical advice on work-life balance or “being a great leader.” Attendees leave saying, “I learned things I’ve never heard before, and I needed it.”

She brings the “aha!” moments. Concepts like motive diversity, mindset shifts to unlock change, and the latest well-being science.

Her sessions feel alive. High audience engagement, inspiring personal stories, entertaining real-world examples, and moments that challenge how people think and lead.

Credibility you can feel. Backed by original research, proven results with global teams, and a real, authentic energy that resonates.

Actionable without the fluff. She puts insights into action with clear steps and a tangible roadmap that leaders can use the moment they leave the room.

Your audience feels seen. Kelly customizes her talks, adapting her stories and examples to the room, ensuring every person walks away with immense relevant value.

WHAT KELLY IS KNOWN FOR

Kelly’s keynotes are a breath of fresh air. A blend of storytelling, a dose of psychology, a touch of humor, and her exclusive quantitative research.

“Kelly captivated my audience and left them inspired but more importantly, empowered with actionable strategies to make a big impact.”

“Kelly captivated my audience and left them
inspired, but more importantly, empowered
with actionable strategies to make a big
impact.”

WORK LIFE WELL-LIVED

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“I’m a tough critic when it comes to content that can impact mental health at work. I read “Work Life Well-Lived” faster than any other book in a long time, nodding my head the entire time, and having a good giggle too. A must-read!”

“I’m a tough critic when it comes to content that can impact mental health at work. I read “Work Life Well–Lived” faster than any other book in a long time, nodding my head the entire time, and having a good giggle too. A must–read!”