BELONGING isn’t a soft idea.
It’s the #1 driver of high-performing teams.
Keynote speaker. Founder. Storyteller. 20 years on Wall Street. A soccer ball that changed everything.
On a crisp December morning on a U.S. Air Force base, Adam Miles stood on faded AstroTurf facing 40 Afghan refugee kids. Not one spoke English. His job: make them feel welcome.
He didn’t say a word. He tossed a soccer ball.
What happened next became the catalyst for the framework behind every keynote Adam delivers — informed by MIT research and two decades of real-world leadership across Wall Street, global soccer adventures, and social impact.
Keynotes & leadership experiences for organizations to help leaders rediscover their purpose and create courageous, compassionate cultures where people & performance thrive.
Adam works with leaders, teams, and institutions navigating culture in these historically significant times (AI Revolution, politically fractured societies, immigration crisis). His talks land emotionally and move people to action.
Drawing on decades of leadership experience across corporate, entrepreneurial, and social impact fields, Adam shares real-world stories that reveal how belonging isn’t a “soft” concept; it’s a strategic advantage.
Who This Is For
Organizations that:
- Care deeply about culture, not optics
- Want partnership that reduces risk and increases trust
- Are tired of scripted DEI language that doesn’t change behavior
Typical audiences:
- Executive & Leadership teams (Corporate & Philanthropic)
- People, culture, and inclusion leaders (and ERG partners)
- Universities & Athletic departments
Takeaways
- A renewed sense of purpose: Discover simple ways to reconnect everyday leadership decisions to what truly matters—for you and your organization. Clarify your role in shaping culture.
- Actionable courage and compassion tools: Leave with practical frameworks and actions you can use immediately to lead confidently through change.
- A blueprint for belonging: Gain proven strategies to build cultures of trust and inclusion—and learn how to use belonging to drive lasting business success in both cultural and financial outcomes.
Testimonials
“It has been amazing to watch the sparks of inspiration alight in the eyes of his audience.”
Jon Jeswald | Retired Federal Reserve Executive
“I want to spread this message to the world.”
Yumi Yoshikawa | Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Why Adam?
Adam’s lifework sits at the intersection of leadership, sport, and social impact. TEDx Salt Lake City. Wall Street veteran. Documentary filmmaker. Global traveler. Dad.
He is the founder of #SheBelongs, a global initiative using soccer to restore dignity and opportunity for all girls, especially those from refugee backgrounds.
He has spoken to executive teams, universities, athletic departments, and government institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
Adam speaks from lived experience — not theory — with a voice that is passionate, credible, and compelling.
Booking
Adam books a limited number of speaking engagements each year.
- Keynotes typically begin at $7,500
- Workshops and multi-session engagements are priced separately
- Final fees vary based on format, audience size, travel, and customization
Adam is based in the USA and speaks nationally and internationally.