Michael Sgro Announced as Keynote Speaker for GVC SHRM HR Conference on October 14

Leadership expert will help HR professionals to reimagine the steps to human adaptation, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety in today's workplace.

The GVC SHRM HR Conference is proud to announce that internationally recognized leadership expert Michael Sgro, CPBC, PMP, ELC will serve as the keynote speaker at its conference on October 14, 2026.

Known for his transformational work in leadership development and organizational culture, Sgro will deliver a compelling keynote exploring how organizations can thrive by strengthening human adaptation, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety—three essential competencies for today's rapidly evolving workplace.

As organizations navigate unprecedented change driven by technology, workforce expectations, and economic uncertainty, Sgro will demonstrate why technical expertise alone is no longer enough. His keynote will provide HR professionals and organizational leaders with practical strategies to cultivate resilient teams, foster trust, and create environments where employees feel empowered to innovate, collaborate, and perform at their highest potential.

"Organizations don't transform because processes change—they transform because people do," said Sgro. "When leaders understand how humans adapt to change, intentionally develop emotional intelligence, and create psychologically safe cultures, they unlock levels of engagement, innovation, and performance that simply aren't possible otherwise."

Attendees will leave with actionable insights on:

• Understanding the science of human adaptation during organizational change

• Leveraging emotional intelligence to strengthen leadership effectiveness

• Building psychologically safe workplaces that encourage trust, collaboration, and innovation

• Creating cultures that improve employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance

Sgro is a respected executive coach, leadership strategist, empathy expert and creator of the Empathic Leadership Credential (ELC). His work has helped executives, organizations, and leadership teams develop the human-centered skills needed to lead successfully in today's complex business environment.

The GVC SHRM HR Conference brings together HR professionals, business leaders, and organizational development experts to explore emerging trends, best practices, and innovative strategies shaping the future of work.