Keynotes on Human Connection:
Inspiring Belonging, Social Health and Micro-Bravery
Tony brings a global perspective shaped by Fortune 500 work, international conferences, proficiency in five languages, and travel to 42 countries. His message about human connection is gaining recognition with recent audiences in Canada, Japan, and the Philippines.
This year, his debut TEDx talk in Canada marked a new milestone, underscoring over a decade of speaking on the importance of social health and authentic connection.
Drawing on stories and research from his book Talk2 More People, Tony shows how small acts of micro-bravery spark genuine connection – building individual resilience, organizational strength, and stronger cultures where people and leaders thrive.
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About Tony
Tony Esteves is The Human Connection Guide: a keynote speaker, author, and social health advocate who helps organizations strengthen belonging, resilience, and team cohesion through play, storytelling, and authentic human connection experiences.
With 42 countries of travel, a decade in circus arts, and the 2025 TEDx talk, “How Meeting Strangers Saved My Life”, Tony brings a rare mix of entertainment, research, and practical frameworks to the stage. From juggling with the South African National Rugby Team to leading improv theatre workshops at conferences across North America, Tony has been creating interactive learning experiences for over a decade.
His keynotes go beyond inspiration. They actively reconnect fragmented teams through shared laughter, heartfelt stories, and practical tools people can use the very same day.
Ted Talk at TEDx Victoria. 2025
Tony Esteves I Keynote Speaker on Human Connection & Social Health
Signature Keynotes
The Micro-Bravery of Connection
How small acts of courage rebuild trust, cohesion, and culture. Find out more about how Tony makes this actionable.
SHIP: Social Health in Practice
A nautical-inspired journey that turns the abstract idea of connection into daily, repeatable practices
LOOKUP: A Framework for Workplace Connection
The LOOKUP Process is Tony’s signature 6-step framework for building stronger human connections at work.
Slow Networking: Connection Without Small Talk
This experiential keynote flips the traditional networking script.
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