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Interactive Keynote Speaker · Robert X. Fogarty Your audience becomes the story.

Everyone writes a few words that matter to them and steps into a portrait. It takes about thirty minutes, and people still bring it up years later.

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Robert X. Fogarty, Dear World founder — an interactive keynote
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Organizations Served
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Trusted by 500+ organizations worldwide

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How the Dear World
interactive keynote works

Robert's work isn't about leadership theory. It is the actual work.

Our core 3-part process unlocks powerful connections

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Our process can scale up or down with ease to match events of almost any shape and size.

Endorsed by a Legend

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Coach Mike Krzyzewski · 5× NCAA National Champion

Coach Mike Krzyzewski — Duke Men's Basketball testimonial for Dear World
Named, On the Record

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CEO Perspective

Watch a CEO talk about how Dear World helped transform his company's purpose.

“We connected everyone in that room with Dear World.”

Mark D. Benjamin

CEO, Nuance Communications

Mark D. Benjamin, CEO of Nuance Communications — Dear World testimonial
“I've been doing leadership summits and leadership events my entire career, and I can honestly say this was the best experience I've ever had.”
Alex Chriss
CEO, PayPal
“I've never seen an exercise break down barriers faster than this one. If you want a group to connect and bond quickly, I would highly recommend Dear World.”
Malaika Myers
CHRO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
“Dear World makes friends of strangers. Their process is remarkable because colleagues truly begin to understand the stories within their team.”
Patty McCord
Former Chief Talent Officer, Netflix

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The Short Answer

What is an interactive keynote?

Robert X. Fogarty opens with a story-driven talk. Then everyone in the room writes their own story down in a few words and steps into a Dear World portrait. It runs about thirty minutes, 94% leave feeling more connected, and people still bring it up years later.

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Questions planners
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Everything you want to know before booking an interactive keynote.

Robert opens with a story-driven talk. Then everyone in the room writes their own story down in a few words and steps into a Dear World portrait. People remember it years later because they were in it.
Fees depend on the format, your audience size, and where the event is. Tell us about your event and we'll send a custom proposal, usually within 24 hours.
Most clients book 3 to 9 months out. For a large annual conference, closer to 6 to 12. Openings do come up on short notice, so it is worth asking.
Yes. Every engagement starts with a call where Robert learns what you are trying to do and what your culture is like. The talk and the story prompts get built around that.
Yes. It runs for small leadership retreats and for conference mainstages of 5,000 or more. Virtual and hybrid work too, with live facilitation.
Everyone keeps a high-resolution Dear World portrait. Organizers get a curated gallery to use internally afterward. 94% report feeling more connected to their core values.

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