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Kaleem Clarkson is a remote work and employee experience expert who helps leaders turn human connection and AI driven change into a business advantage. Since 2013 he has guided startups and small businesses to build high performing remote and hybrid workplaces, and today he helps companies prepare their people and culture for the next wave of AI.

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"Top 15 Remote Work Keynote Speaker"

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What Kaleem Helps Your Audience Do

Strengthen social connection and trust for remote and hybrid teams

Strengthen social connection and trust for remote and hybrid teams Remote and hybrid work are here, but many teams still feel disconnected, lonely, or left out of the real conversations. In his talks, Kaleem shows leaders how to design social connection on purpose instead of hoping it happens on its own. Audiences leave with specific rituals, communication habits, and gathering ideas that build trust and belonging across time zones.

Prepare people and culture for AI with a People and AI Strategy.

Prepare people and culture for AI with a People and AI Strategy. AI is already changing how work gets done. Most companies respond by adding tools. Kaleem helps leaders start with people. Drawing on Blend Me’s PAI Strategy and CARE Framework, he gives practical language and examples for talking about AI with transparency, mapping how roles will evolve, and creating simple feedback loops so employees help shape the change instead of fearing it.

Lead flexible work and change with confidence.

Lead flexible work and change with confidence. Return to office debates, new AI tools, shifting employee expectations. It is a lot. Kaleem helps executives and people leaders move from reactive decisions to a clear, people centered strategy. He connects growth mindset, feedback culture, trust, and social connection so leaders can design work that fits their values and business goals rather than chasing the latest trend.

Make People, Trust
And Connection Your Strategic Advantage

When everything about work is changing, your real advantage still starts with people.

For years, offices were treated as a shortcut for culture. Put everyone in the same building and relationships would eventually form. Remote work removed that shortcut and exposed a hard truth. Most organizations never had a real social connection strategy.

Now AI is rewiring how work gets done on top of that. New tools arrive every week. Roles shift. Metrics change. Employees quietly ask themselves what their future looks like.

Kaleem Clarkson helps leaders put people back at the center of all this change. He shows how to:

  • Connect social connection, trust, and feedback to real business outcomes
  • Talk about AI in clear, human language instead of buzzwords
  • Design work, gatherings, and communication that keep teams grounded while everything around them moves

His keynotes blend stories, live reflection exercises, and practical tools that leaders can start using the moment the event ends. The result is not just a smarter strategy for remote work and AI. It is a culture where people feel safe enough to learn, experiment, and stay.

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About Kaleem Clarkson

Kaleem Clarkson is a remote work advocate, people operations leader, and speaker who has spent more than a decade helping organizations design better remote employee experiences. He is the co founder and Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc, a consultancy that helps startups and small businesses become high functioning remote or hybrid workplaces.

Born in Bangor, Maine and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Kaleem is known for his practical, people centered approach to flexible work. He has been featured in Harvard Business Review, CNBC, and Fortune Magazine, named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Remote Work, and recognized as a top remote work advocate by major speaking bureaus. He has spoken for audiences at SXSW, HP, Visa, Make A Wish Foundation. You can find him hosting conversations about remote work on his podcasts or advising leaders on how to make flexibility work in real life.

Kaleem currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his family. When he is not working, you can find him mountain biking on the trails of Georgia with his headphones, blasting a little hard rock music.

Signature Themes and Keynotes

The Remote Employee Experience (TREE)

How to design a people centered remote employee lifecycle that attracts, onboards, engages, and develops talent from anywhere. Audiences learn the TREE framework, identify gaps in their current experience, and leave with a short list of high impact changes they can make within ninety days.

Social Connection Strategy for Distributed Teams

Based on his talks and ongoing work with global clients, Kaleem shares a simple model for building colleague, mentor, and community connections in remote and hybrid environments. He shows how to move beyond virtual happy hours to build rituals, programs, and tools that actually deepen relationships and reduce isolation.

Leading Flexible Work Without Losing Your Culture

This session gives executives and people leaders a clear path through the noise around flexible work. Using real examples from clients and his own company, Kaleem explains how to align policies with values, design communication norms, and create a culture that supports both flexibility and accountability.

Speaking and Workshop Pricing

Transform your next event with remote work expertise. Every engagement includes custom content tailored to your audience.

Keynote Presentations

Energize Your Event

$8,500 - $25,000

Set the tone with insights that stick. Our keynotes blend remote work expertise with your event theme, delivered to inspire action and spark meaningful conversations.

What's included:

  • 45-60 minute presentation
  • 2 planning meetings
  • Custom content development
  • Preliminary data collection (if needed)
  • Post-event resources
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Ideal for: Conferences, company meetings, leadership summits

Interactive Workshops

Build Skills Together

$6,500 - $45,000

Create breakthrough moments through hands-on learning. Participants leave with practical tools, clear action plans, and confidence to drive real change in their organizations.

What's included:

  • Half-day to multi-day formats
  • 2 strategic planning sessions
  • Interactive exercises and tools
  • Custom workbooks and materials
  • Follow-up resources
Duration: 3 hours to 3 days
Ideal for: Team training, skill building, strategic planning

Expert Lectures & Webinars

Deep Dive Into Topics

$4,500 - $8,500

Deliver focused expertise on specific remote work challenges. Perfect when you need authoritative insights with room for Q&A and discussion.

What's included:

  • 45-60 minute presentation
  • 1 planning meeting
  • Topic-specific best practices
  • Interactive Q&A segment
  • Recording rights available
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Ideal for: Professional development, virtual events, lunch-and-learns

Panel & Roundtable Participation

Join the Conversation

$3,500 - $8,500

Add remote work perspective to your panel discussion. We bring experience, data-driven insights, and practical examples that elevate the dialogue.

What's included:

  • 45-60 minute participation
  • 1 prep call with moderator
  • Expert perspective and insights
  • Collaborative discussion format
  • No slide preparation needed
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Ideal for: Industry panels, executive roundtables, thought leadership forums
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking, pricing, and logistics.

No. Our estimates do not include the cost of travel. Travel costs are billed at the actual expense. For in-person engagements, we typically book business-class airfare, travel to and from airport, and standard accommodations close to your venue.

Final investment depends on format, audience size, customization level, and preparation requirements. Pricing starts from $3,500 for panel participation. We offer volume discounts when booking three or more sessions.

50% is due at contract signing to secure your date, with the remaining 50% due the day of the event. We prefer electronic payment such as wire transfers, and major credit cards. Corporate checks and purchase orders are welcome.

Events scheduled within 30 days are subject to a 25% rush fee based on availability. We recommend booking at least 6-8 weeks in advance to ensure your preferred date and allow adequate time for custom content development.
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What People Say

"Kaleem translated remote work theory into practical moves our managers could use the next day. Our leaders walked out with a clear plan to strengthen connection across time zones."

VP of People
Global software company

"The feedback from our attendees was off the charts. Kaleem's blend of data, stories, and humor had everyone nodding, laughing, and most importantly, rethinking how we support our distributed teams."

Chief Human Resources Officer
National nonprofit

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