Keynote Speaker

Sarita Maybin is workplace communication expert, TEDx speaker, and author who equips audiences with the skills to transform uncomfortable conversations into constructive communication and work together better. Her keynotes provide both hope and the words to make it happen. 

Over the past two decades, she has presented in all 50 states and 10 countries, including Iceland. Her message has resonated with a wide range of clients, such as the American Dental Association, the Department of the Navy, and the University of California. 

A former university dean of students, she is the author of two books: If You Can’t Say Something Nice, What DO You Say? and Say What You Mean in a Nice Way. 

Title: Say What You Mean Without Being Mean: Winning Phrases for High-Stakes Conversations

Description: Discover winning ways to navigate high-stakes conversations with kindness and compassion in this engaging presentation inspired by Sarita Maybin’s second book, Say What You Mean in a Nice Way. Learn practical solutions and actual phrases for communicating with confidence, even in challenging situations. Gain fresh insights on how to say what you mean and mean what you say—without being mean.

Presentation highlights include:

• Communicate with C.A.R.E. for positive results

• Gain cooperation even when you’re not in charge

• Sarita’s Top 10 Positive Communication Phrases