KEYNOTE SPEAKER
SMALL SHIFTS.
BIG IMPACT.
ON EVERY STAGE.
Tim Furlong brings humor, real-world experience, and practical insights to every stage.
From leadership conferences to universities and professional associations, his engaging keynotes help audiences see things differently, navigate change, and discover one small shift that can make a big impact.
THE SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
QUARTER TURNS:
SMALL SHIFTS, BIG IMPACT
Most people don't need to completely reinvent themselves to create meaningful change. They need a Quarter Turn.
In this engaging, funny, and highly practical keynote, Tim shows how one small shift in the way we think, communicate, respond, or lead can create a lasting impact.
Through real-world stories, humor, and audience interaction, he helps people recognize what's getting in their way and discover what they can do about it.
Audience Takeaways:
Navigate change and uncertainty with greater confidence.
Recognize the habits and perspectives that may be holding you back.
Identify one practical Quarter Turn you can put into action immediately.
MORE WAYS TO MOVE YOUR AUDIENCE
KEYNOTES THAT STICK.
From navigating change to discovering unexpected opportunities, Tim's keynotes combine humor, real-world stories, and practical strategies that audiences can put to work immediately.
01
RESILIENCE & PERSONAL GROWTH
Lessons in Resiliency from an Almost Rock Star
Tim's journey from aspiring rock star to professional speaker is filled with unexpected turns. Through humor and storytelling, he explores how failure, rejection, and disappointment can build resilience and prepare us for opportunities we never imagined.
02
CHANGE & ADAPTABILITY
Change, Opportunity & the Next Normal
Change is constant, but how we respond to it is a choice. Tim helps audiences navigate uncertainty, move beyond resistance, and recognize new possibilities when things don't go according to plan.
03
HUMAN CONNECTION & LEADERSHIP
The Human Advantage: Leading What's Next in an AI-Powered World
As technology becomes more capable, our uniquely human skills become even more valuable. Tim explores how connection, communication, trust, curiosity, and adaptability help people thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Need a Tailored Program for Your Event?
Every audience is different. Tim works with event organizers to shape presentations around their audience, goals, and event theme while keeping the experience engaging, relevant, and practical.
WHAT MAKES TIM DIFFERENT
MORE THAN MOTIVATION.
Tim doesn't believe a great keynote is measured by how loudly an audience applauds. It's measured by what people take with them when they leave.
With humor, real-world stories, and genuine audience interaction, he creates an experience that's engaging in the moment and practical long after the event.
AUDIENCE INTERACTION
Part of the Conversation
Tim doesn't just talk at an audience. He invites people to reflect, participate, and recognize opportunities for meaningful change in their own work and lives.
PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS
One Shift That Sticks
Every presentation is designed to leave audiences with a fresh perspective and one practical Quarter Turn they can put into action immediately.
REAL STORIES & HUMOR
A Speaker Who Connects
Tim brings his own experiences, successes, setbacks, and lessons to the stage. His conversational style and sense of humor help audiences relax, connect, and see familiar challenges from a different perspective.
BEYOND THE KEYNOTE
PRACTICAL PROGRAMS. MEANINGFUL CHANGE.
Interactive programs that help people strengthen everyday skills, build confidence, and put new ideas into practice.
01
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
From Firefighter to Architect
Building Leaders Who Build People
Great leaders know when to step in and solve a problem, and when to step back and develop the person. This program helps leaders build stronger teams through communication, accountability, ownership, and effective delegation.
02
COMMUNICATION & CONFLICT
Productive Conflict
Getting Comfortable with the Conversations That Matter
Avoiding difficult conversations rarely makes problems disappear. This interactive program gives leaders and teams practical tools to address conflict earlier, communicate more effectively, and turn uncomfortable conversations into greater clarity and trust.
03
SALES & INFLUENCE
Decode Sales
Getting What You Want Without Becoming a Salesperson
Based on Tim's co-authored book, this program takes the pressure out of selling by focusing on three fundamentals: Connect, Convey, and Call to Action. Participants learn how to build trust, communicate value, and influence decisions without feeling pushy.
04
PRESENTATION SKILLS
Present with Purpose
Presentation Skills Boot Camp
Great presentations aren't about perfect slides or memorized scripts. This interactive workshop helps participants organize their message, connect with an audience, communicate confidently, and deliver presentations people remember.
WATCH TIM IN ACTION
THE STAGE EXPERIENCE
See how Tim combines humor, real-world experience, and practical insights to help audiences think differently and take meaningful action.
TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
Experience That Speaks for Itself.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
WORDS OF IMPACT
Hear from leaders and organizations who've experienced the impact of Tim's practical insights, engaging approach, and Quarter Turns philosophy.
“I can tell you that Quarter Turns resulted in some 180 degree change for me and others! This shift has improved our organizational climate, strengthened my board relations and became the foundation of an organizational culture.”
TIFFANY TYLER
CEO, Communities In Schools Nevada
“Throughout my time working with Tim, he pushed me out of my comfort zone at just the right speed by building a foundation of mutual trust and encouraging me to examine things from new perspectives.”
WHITNEY VOJTKOFSKY
Marketing and Communications Project Manager, University of Michigan School of Public Health
“Tonight, I was honored as the ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ at our National Sales Meeting. All levels of management spoke to me and expressed their appreciation for ‘My Quarter Turns.’”
DAVID SPENCE
Director, Senior Advisor Consultant, New York Life
LET'S CREATE SOMETHING MEMORABLE
BRING TIM TO
YOUR STAGE.
Bring humor, real-world experience, and practical insights to your next event.
Whether you're planning a leadership conference, corporate gathering, or professional association event, Tim will help your audience see new possibilities and discover one small shift that can make a lasting impact.
TIM FURLONG
Keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of Quarter Turns: Small Shifts, Big Impact. Helping leaders and teams create meaningful change, one quarter turn at a time.
SMALL SHIFTS. LASTING IMPACT.
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Quarter Turns™ — Small Shifts. Big Impact.