Speaking & Keynotes
A keynote that changes how educators think about trust
Research-backed. Practically grounded. Tailored to your audience and goals. Dr. Travis offers flexible presentation formats to meet the needs of your event, audience, and goals. Options include keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, half-day or full-day trainings, leadership team intensives, and panel facilitation. Pre-event consultation and post-event follow-up sessions are also available to ensure the content is aligned, practical, and immediately useful.
Greater Clarity
What you learn stays with you
Vital nature of trusted schools
Shared Language
To lead with intention
Stronger Motivation
Actionable Next Steps
Not just inspiration
Keynote Topics
What Dr. Travis speaks about
Every keynote is research-informed and adapted to your audience. Custom topic development is
available for events with specific themes or goals.
Research is clear: schools rise or fall on the strength of trust. This keynote makes the compelling case that trusted leadership is not a “soft skill,” but the foundation for sustainable improvement, healthy culture, teacher retention, parent confidence, and student success. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of why trust matters most, and practical next steps for building it intentionally.
Trust is the bridge between leadership intention and school improvement. This keynote introduces the TrustED® framework and its six measurable components of leadership trust, giving school leaders a clear, research-informed path for strengthening culture, credibility, and community confidence.
When schools face trust breakdowns, leadership transitions, or cultural strain, the path forward can feel uncertain. This keynote offers a hopeful and practical framework for repairing relationships, strengthening leadership credibility, and restoring a culture where people can move forward together with confidence.
Dr. Travis partners with event organizers to design a keynote or workshop experience aligned with your conference theme, audience needs, and desired outcomes. Each presentation is shaped to deliver practical value, reinforce your event’s purpose, and equip participants with insights they can apply immediately.
Signature Talk
Format Options
Flexible to Fit Your Event
In-person Keynote
30 to 90 minutes · conferences, retreats, in-service days, board gatherings
Interactive Workshop, Breakout Sessions, Panel
Facilitation/Moderation - high levels of participant engagement
Q & A Follow-Up
Optional follow-up interactive session for deeper application - ideal for leadership teams.
Who This Is For
Best Suited for
Head of Schools & Administrators
Superintendents & District Leaders
Leadership Retreats
Private & international schools
Governing Boards & Owners
Educational Conferences
Christian School Leaders & Teachers
Accreditation Organizations
Teacher Professional Development
FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS & SCHOOL LEADERS
In their own words
“Dr. Travis not only argues that trust is a commodity that can be developed, redeemed, and strengthened, he brings this message to life through his dynamic conference speaking and facilitation of professional learning experiences. Through his work, leaders are equipped and inspired to pursue transformation into truly trusted leaders. Thank you, Dr. Travis, for the practicality of your message that is so desperately needed by school leaders around the world!”
Dr. Janet Lowrie Nason
Former Dean of International Studies, Cairn University, and Organizer,
Pacific Rim Roundtable, Jakarta, Indonesia
The TrustED® Training sessions with Dr. Travis were excellent. Participants left with clear ideas to implement on Monday morning.
David Wilcox
Former Assistant Vice President, Association of Christian Schools International
"We thoroughly enjoyed Toby Travis! His visit came at a timely moment in the life of our school. He has a gift for motivating others, and we are truly thankful!"
Glen Swarthout
General Director, Lincoln School, Jalisco, Mexico
Planning an event?
Download the speaker kit for topics, formats, bio, and everything your school needs to make a decision.