Tom Pesce
Tom Pesce
Tom Pesce is a multi-award winning speaker, emcee, and stage magician who specializes in building elite cultures within organizations. With master’s degrees in Elementary Education and School District Leadership & Administration, and over two decades of experience as a public school educator, Tom brings a unique perspective to empowering leaders and teams. His ability to identify and nurture individual strengths inspires organizations to rise above the competition, no matter the economic climate.
Tom’s captivating stage presence, honed through performances for global giants like Google, NASA, and Formula 1, sets him apart as a speaker. He combines this magnetic energy with proven strategies to help organizations dominate their fields. His keynotes equip leaders with the must-have tools to recognize their own potential, cultivate connections, and foster confidence—critical elements in driving team success and unity.
By working with Tom, you’re not just investing in a speaker but in a transformative experience that propels your organization forward, shaping a culture of excellence and lasting achievement.
Most Requested Programs
Unlocking Elite Performance™
Retain Talent, Reignite Purpose, Transform Culture
This results-driven keynote gives your people the tools, mindset, and motivation to thrive—not just today, but for the long run. Blending dynamic storytelling, interactive magic, and proven leadership strategies, Tom shows your team how to align personal purpose with organizational goals, strengthen connection, and lead from any seat in the room.
Attendees will leave with more than inspiration—they’ll leave with a clear, actionable framework to:
- Drive retention by building a culture of belonging and significance
- Prevent burnout through intentional leadership and shared purpose
- Elevate performance with daily habits that create lasting impact
- Lead from anywhere—empowering every individual to be a catalyst for change
This isn’t just a keynote—it’s a blueprint for measurable change and lasting transformation. Your people won’t just feel ready; they’ll be equipped with the tools, mindset, and actions to perform at their best, elevate those around them, and turn culture into your greatest competitive advantage.
Burnout to Brilliance™
Reignite Your Team's Passion
With morale low and burnout high, teams everywhere are struggling to stay motivated. How can you reverse this trend and energize your group with renewed purpose? Enter Tom Pesce: a seasoned speaker and entertainer who blends motivation with humor and real-world insights to spark lasting change.
Rediscover the "why" in your work
Tom helps teams reconnect with their purpose through powerful stories and
practical strategies. Drawing from his own career challenges in both the classroom and the boardroom, he teaches audiences how to reignite passion and approach work with renewed energy and focus.
Engaging, Practical & Motivational
Tom’s dynamic presentation combines magic, humor, and hands-on demos, keeping audiences fully engaged. Tom doesn’t just inspire; he equips teams with actionable strategies to:
- Recognize burnout early and take action.
- Align your work with your core purpose.
- Turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
- Build resilience by managing stress effectively.
- Inspire others by leading with authenticity.
This multimedia experience blends inspiration with practical tools to help teams thrive.
Own Your Magic™
Unlock Your Gifts, Transform Your Culture
In today’s fast-paced business world, the drive to meet objectives can sometimes overshadow the unique strengths that leaders and teams bring to the workplace. In Tom Pesce’s keynote, Own Your Magic, he encourages leaders and teams to celebrate their individuality and focus on creating meaningful, lasting change within their organizations.
Unleash the Power of Your Uniqueness
Through this fast-paced and energizing presentation, Tom empowers professionals to leverage their unique skills to drive innovation, build dynamic workplace cultures, and achieve results that exceed standard
expectations.
With actionable insights and an empowering message, Tom equips leaders and teams to:
- Build a high-performance culture of trust and collaboration.
- Leverage strengths to create lasting impact on the organization.
- Discover the “3 keys” to creating impactful experiences.
- Lead authentically to transform and inspire others.
- Implement strategies that drive engagement and results.
In "Own Your Magic," Tom’s insights inspire teams to embrace their individuality, mentor one another, and transform their approach to work—creating a powerful impact on organizational success.
Testimonials
“An absolute 'home run'! Tom's professionalism, engagement, messaging, and rapport with the audience is just spell-binding. What he was able to do on stage with our group is nothing less than transformative.” — Neuberger Berman
“Tom has been an absolute dream to work with. He delivered on every aspect of anything we could have possibly asked for! The messaging was so well tailored to our theme, and Tom's opening keynote brought our entire global sales team together for the first time in five years. Everyone just wants to know... HOW did he do that?!” — JENNIFER MOSES, EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS ZOOM
“TOM WAS FABULOUS! STANDING OVATION AND FOLKS WERE STILL TALKING ABOUT HIM ON SUNDAY. HE WAS EVEN BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE IMAGINED. ” — GARY CLAUS, BOARD DIRECTOR PWC
"Probably the most entertaining speaker I've ever seen and his personality is just magnetic. The takeaways from Tom's keynote are what we'll be implementing with all of our teams right away. His ISC framework is going to be part of what we strive to deliver on with the hospitality side of our business to all of our customers. Thank you, Tom!" - Zeigler Automotive Group
"Tom will not let you down! We had him as a keynote for our annual symposium with over 800 school district HR leaders. He far exceeded my expectations. He was energetic, engaging, relevant, and articulate. If you're looking for a world-class speaker who over-delivers, than you must reach out to Tom" - Daniel O'Shaughnessey, CEO Red Rover
