MAIN STAGE EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL PUCK, SHRM-SCP
Join internationally recognized HR thought leader Michael Puck, SHRM-SCP, for a dynamic keynote and interactive workshop experience designed to help HR leaders build resilient, high-trust, AI-enabled organizations.
Morning Main Stage Keynote
Together We Thrive: A New Playbook for Trust, Resilience, and AI-Enabled Impact
In this inspiring keynote, Michael explores how HR leaders can move beyond reactive problem-solving to address root causes, build trust that fuels resilience, and leverage AI as a practical tool for creating measurable business value.
Afternoon Main Stage Workshop
The Thrive Collaboration Lab: Turning Trust, Resilience, and AI into Action
The learning continues with an interactive workshop that brings the morning's concepts to life. Through guided collaboration, attendees will apply new ideas to real HR challenges and leave with practical tools to strengthen trust, reduce firefighting, and leverage AI for greater organizational impact.
Why Attend?
Together, these sessions create a complete learning experience—shifting mindsets in the morning and turning ideas into action in the afternoon. Attendees will leave with fresh perspectives, practical strategies, and actionable tools to help their organizations thrive.
Michael Puck, SHRM-SCP
Michael Puck is an internationally recognized HR thought leader, two-time TEDx speaker, published author, and President of Next Level Human Insights. With more than 30 years of global HR leadership experience and 13 HR Innovation Awards, he is known for helping organizations transform workplace challenges into measurable business results by unlocking the full potential of their people.
Drawing on a unique blend of international business experience, behavioral insight, and practical leadership strategies, Michael partners with organizations to build trust, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable performance. His proprietary D.O.G. Impact Method helps leaders address root causes, reduce firefighting, and turn HR into a strategic driver of organizational success.
Michael holds degrees in business and economics from VWA in Essen, Germany, is a graduate of the German Air Force Academy, and holds the SHRM-SCP designation. Through hundreds of keynotes, executive workshops, and leadership engagements around the world, he has inspired thousands of professionals to rethink how people, purpose, and performance come together to create lasting impact.
What People Are Saying
“Michael’s session was the highest-rated presentation of the entire 2025 New Mexico State SHRM Conference - and for good reason. The audience was fully engaged, the content was powerful, and the room didn’t want the session to end. A true standout speaker.”
— Francine Campos, CHRO, New Mexico SHRM Board Member“It’s speakers like you that make it a huge success.
(Overall rating 4.8/5). You provided a captivating blend of brilliant insights and delightful humor.”
— Erin Swain, Conference Director, Dallas HR“Michael earned an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, with 100% of attendees finding it valuable. These are exceptional results for any speaker, and particularly notable for a breakout session. He is a standout speaker who delivers exceptional value.”
— Cindy Murphy, SHRM VA&DC, District Director, Speaker
Committee Co-Chair