Sophie Riegel - Professional Speaker

Your best young employees aren't leaving because they're burned out—they're leaving because they're bored. This keynote unpacks why boredom is the real retention crisis, how to spot it before it's too late, and what organizations can do to create challenge and ownership that keeps talent engaged. Drawing from Sophie's experience building a business out of boredom, this talk reframes how we think about employee engagement entirely.

Perfect for: Manager training, retention initiatives, leadership development programs

Innovative thinking isn't reserved for founders—it's a game-changer for employees at every level. This keynote explores how fostering an owner mindset transforms engagement, innovation, and retention. Audiences learn the difference between "doing your job" and "owning your work," and walk away with strategies to bring progress-driven thinking into any role.

Perfect for: Leadership teams, early career programs, high-potential cohorts, innovation initiatives

Gen Z isn't difficult—they're different. And those differences are reshaping how work gets done. This keynote helps managers understand what motivates Gen Z, how to communicate effectively across generational divides, and how to turn generational friction into collaboration. Audiences walk away with practical strategies for leading, engaging, and retaining Gen Z talent.

Perfect for: Manager cohorts, people leader training, multi-generational teams

Navigating generational differences at work can feel impossible when your manager operates from a completely different playbook. This keynote gives young professionals the tools to communicate effectively with leaders who see work differently, advocate for what they need without burning bridges, and build careers on their own terms. It's not about changing who you are—it's about learning how to translate across generations.

Perfect for: Early career programs, university-to-workforce transitions, emerging leader cohorts

High achievers are great at succeeding—and terrible at failing. This keynote explores why so many high performers avoid failure at all costs, how that avoidance holds them back, and how to build a smarter relationship with risk. Drawing from her own experience as a perfectionist and overachiever, Sophie helps audiences reframe failure as data, not defeat.

Perfect for: Women and emerging leader programs, high-potential pipelines, innovation initiatives