Yasha Sterling
THE WELCOME DESK

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Whether you're planning a keynote, exploring a strategic partnership, seeking executive advisory, or simply beginning with an idea, every meaningful collaboration starts with a conversation. I'd love to hear what you're building.

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Speaking & Events

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Keynotes, executive sessions, workshops, panels, conferences, and fireside conversations.

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Partnerships

Build Something Meaningful Together

Universities, foundations, corporations, nonprofits, workforce organizations, and research institutions.

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Media

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Podcasts, magazines, television, conferences, expert commentary, and editorial features.

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General

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Questions, introductions, ideas, invitations, and inquiries that do not fit another category.

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What happens next?

Your inquiry will be reviewed and routed to the most appropriate conversation. Time-sensitive requests should include the deadline in the project details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What people often ask before we begin.

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Speaking

Do you customize keynote presentations?

Yes. Each keynote is tailored to the audience, industry, event context, and desired outcomes while remaining grounded in the core themes of AI, identity, leadership, and human potential.

Do you travel internationally?

In-person and virtual engagements may be considered for domestic and international audiences, subject to availability, timing, travel requirements, and event scope.

How far in advance should we book?

Two to six months is ideal for most events. Shorter timelines may be possible depending on availability and the level of customization required.

Partnerships

Can organizations partner with the Institute?

Yes. Potential partners include universities, nonprofits, corporations, workforce organizations, foundations, and mission-aligned institutions exploring research, education, innovation, or human-potential initiatives.

Do you create custom workshops or executive experiences?

Yes. Custom engagements can be designed around the audience, strategic challenge, learning objectives, and desired organizational outcome.

Can organizations support Phenomenal Phutures?

Mission-aligned organizations may explore sponsorship, mentoring, educational programming, technology exposure, and strategic partnership opportunities.

Research

Can we collaborate on research?

Research collaborations may include whitepapers, executive briefs, pilot studies, framework development, thought-leadership initiatives, and other mutually aligned forms of knowledge creation.

Are your frameworks available for organizational use?

Selected frameworks may be adapted for executive strategy, leadership development, organizational transformation, educational programs, and research partnerships.

Can an organization commission a whitepaper or executive brief?

Commissioned thought leadership may be considered when the subject, audience, research expectations, timeline, and editorial independence are aligned.

Media

Are interviews and expert-commentary requests welcome?

Yes. Requests may include podcasts, magazines, television, conferences, panels, and expert commentary related to AI, identity, innovation, leadership, and human potential.

Where can I request the press kit?

Select “Media” in the inquiry form and request biography materials, approved headshots, speaking information, or brand assets.

“The best ideas often begin with one simple conversation.”

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We are ready when you are.

Whether you are planning an event, launching a research initiative, exploring a partnership, or imagining something entirely new, the Welcome Desk is the place to begin.

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