Most organizations aren’t failing because of bad strategy—
they’re being driven by counterfeit emotions no one can see.
How This Impacts Your Team
Unaddressed, these hidden patterns show up as stalled decisions, unresolved conflict, disengaged teams, and costly breakdowns in execution.
Things You May Be Experiencing
Leaders feel the tension, but can’t quite name it. Teams work harder, but not better. Culture looks healthy on the surface, while frustration quietly grows underneath.
How Curtis Can Help
Curtis Morley equips leaders with the clarity and tools to transform conflict into connection, increase accountability, and unlock higher levels of trust, alignment, and performance.
Trusted by leaders at Fortune 100 companies | WSJ Best-Selling Author | Global Keynote Speaker | Emotionologist
Why Investing in Emotional Health Matters
The Center for Creative Leadership shows that emotional intelligence is the number one predictor or indicator of success in business, life, and family. When you invest in your team's emotional health and resiliency with Curtis, your work, school, family and leadership communities are elevated.
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Teams stop avoiding conflict and start resolving it
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Leaders replace “nice culture” with real accountability
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Communication improves immediately
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Psychological safety increases
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Revenue-impacting friction decreases
Who This Is For
Any organization that depends on people benefits from understanding the difference between authentic and counterfeit emotions.
Corporate & Business
Replace “nice” culture with real accountability, improving communication, alignment, and performance while reducing costly internal friction.
Healthcare Systems
Strengthen communication in high-stakes environments, reducing burnout, improving trust, and elevating patient care.
Education
Create emotionally aware classrooms that improve behavior, belonging, and meaningful connection between students and faculty.
Sales Organizations
Build genuine client trust, eliminate fear-based behaviors, and increase close rates and long-term relationships.
Executive Leadership
Gain clarity on hidden emotional patterns, leading to better decisions, stronger alignment, and higher performance.
Entrepreneurs and Startups
Navigate pressure and growth with emotional clarity, creating resilient teams and better decision-making.
Government & Public Sector
Reduce internal friction and improve cross-team collaboration for more effective execution and public trust.
Nonprofits
Prevent burnout and align mission with healthy emotional practices for sustainable impact and stronger teamwork.
Faith-Based Organizations
Deepen connection and authenticity by distinguishing between true and counterfeit emotional experiences.
Sports Teams
Channel emotions for peak performance, building stronger cohesion, resilience, and communication.
Therapists and Coaches
Equip clients with a clear framework to identify emotional distortions and move toward authentic healing.
Customer-Facing Teams
Handle conflict with clarity and emotional intelligence, improving both customer experience and employee satisfaction.
Speaking Topics
Counterfeit Emotions
Emotional intelligence is vital for thriving in this world. Counterfeit Emotions are hard to recognize because they look, act, and feel like authentic emotions but create destructive patterns of disconnection in our lives. Curtis outlines how to identify and break free from Counterfeit Emotions.
Kind vs. Nice
This keynote reveals how well-intentioned “nice” behaviors like avoiding conflict, withholding honest feedback, and protecting short-term comfort quietly erode trust, slow decisions, and create costly inefficiencies that can cost organizations millions.
Finding the Missing "Peace" in Leadership
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness help leaders move beyond reactivity to discover the ultimate emotion of peace, creating greater trust, alignment, and lasting impact within their teams.
Be Your Authentic Self
Authenticity is the highest frequency emotion…even higher than love. Curtis teaches how to embrace the real you and live authentically which positively impacts relationships, productivity, communication and connection.
Fear Smashing. Change Fear Into Power
Everyone experiences fear. Learn effective tools to overcome fear instantly and for the long term. Find the one letter that changes fear into power.
From Victim to Victor
All of us get stung in life. It’s inevitable. It’s easy to choose to be a victim in these difficult situations. Dive into powerful methodologies to step out of victim and into victor through this engaging presentation.
Read Curtis' Forbes Article
More Speaking Topics
Power of Vulnerability
Peace, Power, and Purpose
Transcendence in Authenticity
Authentic Connection
The High Price of Being Nice
Recovery vs. Sobriety
Pain vs. Misery
Power vs. Control
Excellence vs. Perfectionism
Joy vs. Pleasure
Love vs. Lust
Guilt vs. Shame
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Why Book Curtis for Your Next Event?
1. Authenticity
Curtis teaches the difference between authentic and counterfeit emotions, offering a unique perspective on emotional intelligence. He provides valuable insights that are both practical and transformative.
2. Vulnerable and Relatable
Curtis shares his own journey and experiences with emotional authenticity, making his talks relatable and impactful. His vulnerability and honesty create a strong connection with the audience, inspiring them to start on their own paths of emotional growth.
3. Engaging and Actionable
Curtis uses interactive techniques and engaging storytelling to captivate the audience. His sessions often include tips, exercises, and real-life applications, ensuring that attendees can immediately start implementing what they learn.
4. Holistic Approach to Emotional Well-being
The Counterfeit Emotions framework integrates various aspects of emotional well-being, including mental, spiritual, and relational health. Curtis's holistic approach helps individuals understand and manage their emotions in a comprehensive way, leading to lasting change.
5. Customized Content
Curtis tailors his presentations to meet the specific needs of different audiences, whether they are corporate teams, educators, or personal development groups. This customized approach ensures that the content is relevant, impactful, and aligned with the audience's goals and challenges.
What People Are Saying
I haven’t seen a framework this revolutionary since working with Stephen Covey. ~Chip Hopper
This was the best keynote we’ve had in the last 16 years. ~ Laura Diekmann
They don’t teach these principles in business school. Curtis has the winning playbook.
~ Kevin Cope, #1 NYT Best Selling Author
This was my favorite session so far - so interactive, vulnerable, and tied in personal experiences and feelings to create an understanding.
~CMAA Attendee
Best in show
~CMAA Attendee
Best speaker of the conference hands down
~CMAA Attendee
Where Counterfeit Emotions is Changing the Conversation
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CMAA Global Summit
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CEO By Design
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Coalition Against Pornography Conference
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Kindness Summit
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The Shift
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Podcaster’s Palooza
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SCHRMA
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Business Accelerator
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H.E.R.O. Forum
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John Volken Academy
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NWCTHRA
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Wasatch Recovery
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Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement
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Strive Life Summit
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Silicon Slopes
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Mental Health Town Hall
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Sorenson Leadership Center
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Brigham Young University
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Failed Fest
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Women of Worth
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Life After Divorce
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Safe2Feel
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Intermountain Health Care Regional Corporate Training
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Chief Nursing Officer Conference
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Vista School System
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Peterson Harris Investor Summit
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HEARE Brotherhood
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Upward Engine
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Manatua Singles Conference
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I Am The Storm
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Corporate Mental Health Summit
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Be The Best You Conference
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Utah Valley Entrepreneur Institute
Other Places Curtis Has Been Featured
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The Wall Street Journal
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Forbes
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Apple TV
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Bloomberg
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Personal Growth Magazine
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Fox 13
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KSL TV 5
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2KUTV
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Startup Nation
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NPR
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Inc.
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Prime Video
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Life Hacker
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Fresh Living
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Fast Company
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On Over 100 Podcasts
