Work that remembers the person
Purpose & Human Connection at Work
Dr. Suresh Devnani
Meaning is experienced in how we treat one another.
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A conversation with room for the person.
A purpose statement can describe what an organisation hopes to become. People discover whether it is real through the conversations, decisions and relationships they experience each day. Suresh invites audiences to connect the larger reason for their work with the small choices that make it feel human.
This conversation is useful when teams are asking how to rebuild connection, navigate change or give meaning to demanding work. It leaves room for the individual as well as the organisation. People can contribute with commitment without allowing a professional role to become their entire identity.
Who this is for
- People and culture conferences examining belonging and trust
- Teams reconnecting after organisational change
- Founders and leaders exploring meaning beyond growth and achievement
Experience the speaking style
Watch Suresh on stage.
This general speaking reel introduces Suresh’s presence and connection with an audience. Discuss the specific topic, examples and desired audience takeaways during your event briefing.
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Talks to explore
The Meaningful Workplace
Explore trust, recognition and belonging through the ordinary moments that shape culture. Ask what it means for people to feel heard, valued and able to contribute.
When Success Isn't Enough
Consider the person beyond the professional title. Drawing on The Divine Therapist, this talk explores the questions that achievement alone may leave unanswered.
The Human Advantage
Reflect on presence and human judgment in changing workplaces. Consider which conversations deserve greater attention rather than faster answers.
What participants can reflect on
- Describe what meaningful work looks like in a specific everyday situation.
- Choose a practical act of listening, recognition or service.
- Distinguish a shared organisational purpose from personal sources of meaning.
These are intended learning prompts, rather than guaranteed organisational results.
Try one reflection
Ask a colleague: when does your work feel most worthwhile, and what makes that harder? Listen without rushing to explain or solve. Agree one small action that is within your responsibility.
Use the free five-minute worksheetFrom a keynote to a deeper conversation.
Keynote
A focused central idea for a conference or team gathering, with stories and private reflection.
Workshop
More room for discussion, writing and practical application. Participation and sharing are voluntary.
Fireside conversation
A hosted discussion shaped by the questions your audience is carrying.
Session length, travel, interpretation, recording permissions and commercial terms are agreed with the office. Explore work with organisations.
Explore the work behind the conversation.
Suresh is an author and four-time TEDx speaker whose work explores wellbeing, purpose and conscious leadership. Review his public talks and biography to assess the fit for your event.
Questions event teams ask
Can you tailor this talk to our organisational values?
The briefing can explore your values and the situations people encounter at work. The aim is to connect those ideas to lived choices, rather than repeat a slogan or assume everyone experiences the organisation in the same way.
Will participants need to share personal stories?
No. Reflection can remain private. Any group discussion should be voluntary, appropriate to the audience and agreed with the event team.
How do we plan a follow-up?
Choose one feasible action before the session ends and decide who will revisit it. A workshop or follow-up conversation can be scoped separately if the team wants to explore the ideas further.
What conversation does your audience need?
Share the date, location, audience, event purpose, preferred format and budget range. The office will discuss fit and availability, then shape the brief with you.
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