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Gleb Tsipursky

Transform hybrid work and AI adoption with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, speaker and future-of-work expert. Gleb helps organizations manage workplace change and implement generative AI strategies, delivering insights featured in Harvard Business Review for clients including Microsoft and the US Defense Department.

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Gleb Tsipursky

Gleb Tsipursky

Columbus, United States

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  • Has over 25 years of experience consulting for organisations like Microsoft, and Nationwide, the US Defense Department
  • Best-selling author of 7 books on Generative AI, innovation, and decision-making in the future of work
  • Has over 650 articles published in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc Magazine
“Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky helps meeting planners enlighten, engage, and excite their audiences with proven strategies to manage change in the future of work, on topics ranging from hybrid work to Generative AI. He serves as the CEO of the future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Gleb has authored seven books in total, and his newest best-selling book is "ChatGPT for Thought Leaders and Content Creators." His previous best-seller is "Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams." Dr. Tsipursky’s cutting-edge thought leadership was featured in over 650 articles and 550 interviews in prominent venues, such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc Magazine. His writing was translated into Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, French, Vietnamese, German, and other languages. His expertise comes from over 20 years of consulting and speaking for organizations like Microsoft, Nationwide, and the US Defense Department. It also comes from over 15 years in academia as a behavioral scientist, with 8 years as a lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill and 7 years as a professor at Ohio State.

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Leading Change Management Through Behavioral Science
In this presentation, Dr Gleb Tsipursky will enhance attendees' change management skills by addressing employees' fears and inspiring them to embrace a positive vision for the future. As our world becomes more interconnected and disrupted, empowering teams to overcome resistance to change is crucial. Drawing on cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics, Dr Tsipursky will share case studies and best practices, equipping participants with the tools to lead effective change management.
Conquering The Human Factors Of Implementing Generative AI
In his session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky delves into the psychological challenges of implementing generative AI, highlighting barriers such as status quo bias and empathy gaps. He applies behavioural science principles to offer strategies for overcoming resistance and fostering acceptance within teams. Through real-world case studies, attendees will learn actionable tactics to navigate these challenges effectively. Ultimately, participants will gain insights into the human factors influencing AI adoption and tools to drive innovation in their organisations.
From Frustration To Flourishing: Mastering Generative AI Adoption
In this session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky guides attendees in transforming the challenges of generative AI adoption into a thriving culture. He addresses cognitive biases and discomforts employees encounter during this transition, offering techniques to foster a learning environment and enhance employee buy-in. Participants will learn actionable insights and tools, supported by real-world examples, to create a collaborative atmosphere that encourages effective AI integration and innovation.
How To Achieve Hybrid Harmony
Dr Gleb Tsipursky will guide attendees through the complexities of hybrid and remote work, addressing issues such as office attendance conflicts and team dynamics. Participants will discover actionable strategies to improve communication, enhance productivity, and foster collaboration using innovative tools like generative AI. By exploring techniques to reduce misunderstandings and respect diverse work styles, attendees will gain valuable insights from real-world case studies, equipping them to transform challenges into opportunities for a more connected and productive work environment.
Addressing Discomfort With Diversity And Inclusion Using Behavioral Science
In this session, Dr Gleb Tsipursky will guide attendees in addressing discomfort surrounding diversity and inclusion. He highlights how traditional methods often invoke shame and guilt, which can be counterproductive. Drawing on insights from behavioural economics and cognitive science, Dr Tsipursky will explain the evolutionary psychology behind our tribal instincts and provide effective, guilt-free strategies for managing them. Participants will learn research-based techniques to enhance emotional self-awareness and decision-making, fostering a more inclusive workplace.

Why we recommend booking Dr Gleb

Book Dr Gleb Tsipursky to elevate your event with his transformative insights on Generative AI, hybrid work, and the future of work. Called the “Office Whisperer” by The New York Times, he empowers audiences to navigate change with actionable strategies honed through 25 years of consulting for giants like Microsoft and Nationwide.

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Testimonials

Dr. Gleb's presentation at our virtual webinar was powerful! He was prepared, passionate, and engaged our audience. He was happy to go through our logistics and prep sessions to make sure that everyone was comfortable. If you want a true professional I would strongly recommend Dr. Gleb for your future engagements.

Jherica Rhodes

Coordinator of Learning Programs, Meeting Professionals International

I just want to express my sincere appreciation for the training that Dr. Gleb put together for our group as a train-the-trainer on hybrid work. We really took a lot from it. We found it really valuable! Especially two of the key areas for us were the way that it provided some very practical advice on how to operationalize hybrid work and train our supervisors on the approach related to that, as well as the insights related to data.

Marisol Larez

Chief Administrative Officer, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

We at Entergy hired Dr. Gleb as the opening keynote speaker to set the tone for the annual nuclear utility industry conference, hoping he would give a wake-up call about the threats and risks facing us and what steps we can take to prepare. Well, what he delivered exceeded our expectations. His keynote was the talk of the conference, widely described by attendees as giving the nuclear industry the kick in the pants we needed to jump-start critically important initiatives to address the threats he outlined. Thank you Dr. Gleb.

John Elnitsky

Senior Vice President of Nuclear, Entergy

Featured Projects

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What is Gleb Tsipursky's speaking style like?
Gleb Tsipursky structures his sessions around case studies drawn from his consulting work with organisations such as Microsoft and the US Defense Department, using these alongside frameworks from cognitive neuroscience and behavioural economics to illustrate how specific cognitive biases — such as status quo bias and empathy gaps — affect change adoption in the workplace.

What topics does Gleb Tsipursky specialise in?
Dr Gleb Tsipursky's sessions cover change management through behavioural science, the psychological and cognitive barriers to generative AI adoption, and building organisational cultures that sustain AI integration. He is CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts and holds over 15 years in academia as a behavioural scientist, with his expertise featured across more than 650 articles in outlets including Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and Forbes.

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