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Culture is Contagious!

Florida professional keynote speaker - talent acquisition, employer branding and communication

Strong cultures create strong strategy. Caitlin Gardner is a communications strategist and business innovation leader who helps organizations build cultures people don't want to leave.

Caitlin Gardner, University of Florida professor, speaks about Culture, talent acquisition and Communication at Associations
Caitlin Gardner works with associations and corporations to develop a strong culture through innovation and communication.
Orlando keynote speaker - Caitlin Gardner, Communications leader
High-energy keynote speaker for corporate teams, association audiences and people leading high-performance teams.
Caitlin Gardner, University professor, supporting entrepreneurs
Teams leave ready to bloom and thrive as they create magnetic cultures.
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Why Meeting Planners Book Caitlin

Caitlin Gardner empowers organizations and leaders to attract, engage, and retain top talent by strengthening communication and leadership presence.

  • Engaging, high-energy speaker
  • Adjunct professor of communications and entrepreneurship, University of Florida
  • Former National Geographic Expeditions Vice President & Fortune 500 leader
  • Leaves audiences with “Monday morning” takeaways

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Contagious Culture: The BLOOM Framework for High-Performing Teams

In today’s competitive and AI-driven talent market, organizations must go beyond recruiting—they must build cultures people want to stay in. 

Participants will leave the session with new skills to:

  • Attract top talent through employer brand and communication
  • Improve retention through culture and leadership alignment
  • Build a “talent magnet” organization
  • Lead high-performing teams with intention 
  • Strengthen your reputation as an employer of choice using the BLOOM Framework
  • Empower teams to become culture catalysts
  • Leave with a Movement Plan, not a memory

Caitlin is available for:

  • Keynotes
  • Workshops
  • Media Training
  • Crisis Communication Tabletop Exercises
  • Custom Corporate Retreats

Format Options

  • Available virtually or in person 
  • Custom Workshops for remote, hybrid or in-person teams 
  • 60-min, half day and retreats 

Ideal for:

  • Team leaders and corporate teams
  • Professional associations 
  • People managers and executives
  • Entrepreneurs and founders
  • Organizations navigating retention, culture or growth challenges
  • Annual Conferences 
  • Leadership Summits
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Beyond the stage: Caitlin also partners with organizations on customized workshops and fractional Chief Innovation & Chief Communications Officer engagements.

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