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Keynote Speaking

Interactive Keynote Speaking

Chief Shenanigator & CEO of Imago

Edgar Blunt is a shenanigator and hugger. He's dedicated to making soft skills feel less like training and more transformative. A Central Valley native, he's the CEO of Imago and a national speaker who has spent 25 years partnering with schools, workforce boards, and businesses to grow human potential through empathy, connection, and courage.

Interactive keynotes

Stop talking at people

I care less about a standing ovation than what people do differently on Monday. If the room leaves with a shared language and one honest next step, the keynote did its job.

Active Reflection

Tie concepts and ideas back to your reality.

Peer Conversation

Insights emerge from the group. I just facilitate connection.

Live Feedback Loop

I don’t stick to scripts. I read the room and go where the honest conversation needs to go.

Sustainable Motivation

Keynotes come and go. Let me help you build peer-to-peer support.

Still here? Is there ☝️ or 2️⃣ things that caught your interest?

Edgar Blunt seated in a bright office

Attendee Impact

I was very motivated by my colleagues at our table. Compared to a traditional keynote where an external motivator leaves as soon as the speech is over. With your keynotes, every person walks away with a handful of colleagues who can motivate each other in the workplace. Talk about sustainable!
HJ
Hero's Journey Session Attendee

Feedback from Live Participant Survey

If I’ve gained your interest

How does this feel?

  1. 1Let’s take 15 minutes to talk about your hopes and dreams.
  2. 2How might I help make that real for you or your team?
  3. 3If it’s a good fit, let’s hold a date. If not, let’s be friends.

Workforce Training Topics

Support job retention by helping participants take feedback, work through conflict, and respond when expectations or workplaces change.

Ideal for:

Board Members, Directors, Workforce Administrators

K-12 & Education Topics

Help school leaders and educators address tension early, rebuild trust across teams, and guide staff through change with clarity and care.

Ideal for:

School District Leaders, Principals, Educators

Business Conference Topics

Help managers set clear expectations, give feedback people can act on, and build teams where accountability and respect reinforce each other.

Ideal for:

Executives, HR Directors, Team Leads

Want to see if this could work?

Give me 15 minutes and tell me what you’re trying to make happen. If I can help, great. If not, we’ll still have a good conversation.

Talk with Edgar