Ted Ma

Ted Ma is an award-winning keynote speaker that helps organizations develop their next generation of leaders so they can improve employee engagement and reduce turnover. He has empowered hundreds of audiences across the country to develop their leadership skills, motivate their teams, create a collaborative team environment, and navigate change.

Unlike many leadership experts, Ted has 16 years of experience with leading teams and developing leaders. After earning his business degree from San Francisco State University, he built a sales team of over 6,000 independent agents. He reached the top 1% in that company and helped create a training program that is used internationally by over 100,000 sales associates. Ted is a member of the National Speakers Association, Toastmasters International, and the Global Speakers Federation. He has been featured in numerous publications including Kiplinger, Inc, Success From Home, and the New York Times.

Ted’s high-energy speaking style combines motivation with education, interaction, and actionable takeaways.

Be the One: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others

We all have someone who made a significant impact on our careers; the mentor who challenged the way we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. As a result, they become “the one” for us. Our ability to be the one for others doesn’t happen by chance; it is a result of a specific mindset and set of behaviors. Based on a national research study of over 1,000 professionals conducted during the Great Resignation, this interactive program reveals a practical process to unlock the potential in others. Participants will be challenged to rethink their role as leaders, change how they interact with their team members, and learn how to create a culture that people never want to leave.

In this session, you will:

• Identify the 5 traits of great mentors and assess how you measure up
• Learn the key differences that separate leaders from mentors
• Discover the 3-step process to empower your team members to perform at their best
• Explore the barriers to mentorship and how to overcome them

Leadership Loyalty: How to Be the Leader People Never Want to Leave

What do you remember about the leaders that earned your loyalty? Chances are, you remember the way they made you feel. These leaders learned how to leverage the power of their example, created a culture of appreciation, and developed new leaders on their teams. Their communication approach changed from telling their employees what to do to coaching them. In this interactive program, we uncover the strategies for you to become the leader that people want to follow and never want to leave.

In this session, you will learn:

• The 4-step process for developing new leaders
• The critical skill that most leaders overlook and how you can apply it to increase engagement and retention
• Why employees quit their job and how you can get them to stay
• How to resolve problems in a way that promotes trust

Mindset Shift: How to Close the Gap between Potential and Performance

What separates top performers from everyone else is their mindset. Most people are so busy figuring out how to get by that they miss out on opportunities to get ahead. While we all have potential, converting that into performance requires shifting your mindset. In this program, we explore the strategies to unlock your potential, perform at a higher level, and add more value in the process.

In this session, you will learn:

• The 3 elements that create peak performance
• How to move from your comfort zone to your growth zone
• How to turn failure into your ally
• How to get the feedback you need to grow

The EQ Factor: How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Succeed in Business and Life

As a leader, you know the importance of understanding your emotions, managing them, and expressing yourself effectively. The best leaders know how to relate to the emotions of others and use emotional intelligence to enhance their relationships. In this interactive program, you will learn how to be smarter with your feelings and how to use EQ as the foundation for your success.

After this session, you will be able to:

• Identify the elements of emotional intelligence
• Interpret your EQ-i 2.0 assessment results
• Discover your EQ strengths and areas of opportunity
• Determine the repeatable skills you can implement to increase your EQ