Personality Poker®

Bring in the World’s Most Interactive Experience That Transforms How Teams Collaborate and Innovate.

Looking for a high-energy, engaging keynote that delivers real impact?

Personality Poker isn’t just another business talk—it’s a game-changer.

Combining the thrill of a poker game with deep insights into team dynamics, this interactive session will have your audience laughing, learning, and leaving with powerful takeaways they’ll remember for years.

And here’s the best part: Every attendee walks away with their own Personality Poker cards—a lasting tool to improve collaboration long after the event ends.

Why Book the Personality Poker Speech?

🔹 Fun & Engaging: More than just another talk, this is a hands-on experience that keeps audiences fully engaged. No passive listening—everyone plays!
🔹 Memorable & Actionable: People don’t just hear a message; they live it. And because they leave with their own cards, the lessons stick for years.
🔹 Proven Results: Used by hundreds of thousands of teams worldwide, Personality Poker helps organizations build high-performing teams by understanding and leveraging different work styles.

How Personality Poker Works

Each Personality Poker card has a suit, number, color, and word—with words representing different behavioral attributes like “creative,” “empathetic,” “organized,” and “analytical.”

Attendees trade cards with others, aiming to build a hand of five cards that best describe how they see themselves.

People can also gift cards to others, offering insight into how they are perceived by their peers.

Once players have their hand, they’ll uncover powerful insights, including:

✅ Their preferred innovation personality

✅ Their innovation blind spots

✅ The people they need to complement their hand—but are most likely to avoid

✅ What’s missing from their team that’s limiting innovation and success

✅ The culture of their organization and its impact on innovation

✅ How others perceive them—and why misalignment in perception can be damaging

✅ …and much more!

This interactive, high-energy experience makes innovation fun, insightful, and actionable—while strengthening collaboration and creativity.

FAQs

Q: How is Personality Poker® different from traditional personality assessments?
A: Unlike static assessments that people quickly forget, Personality Poker® creates an interactive experience that sticks. The physical cards become daily tools for better collaboration, while the gaming dynamics create stronger connections for lasting change.

Q: How big of an audience is this best for?
A: Personality Poker works for groups from 10 to 1,000+. Whether it’s a small executive retreat or a packed conference hall, the experience scales seamlessly.

Q: What industries is this best for?
A: Any organization that values collaboration, innovation, and team performance. Personality Poker has been used by Fortune 500 companies, startups, and everything in between.

Q: Is this just a fun activity, or does it have real business value?
A: It’s both! While the experience is highly engaging, the insights are deeply practical. Teams walk away with concrete strategies to improve innovation and collaboration.

Q: Do attendees really keep their cards?
A: Yes! Many people keep them for years as a reminder of their personality type and how they work best with others. Some even frame them or carry them in their wallet!

Q: How can I get Personality Poker® cards for my organization?
A: Personality Poker® cards are available through three channels:

• Bringing Stephen in for a keynote or workshop (all participants receive cards – and you can buy extra decks as gifts)
• Getting certified in the Personality Poker® methodology
• Previous purchasers who are grandfathered in to reorder

Q: Is Personality Poker® backed by scientific research?
A: Yes, Personality Poker underwent scientific validation with Michael Wiederman, a psychology professor at Columbia College. Our research confirmed two key findings: individuals are multidimensional and shouldn’t be rigidly categorized, and the conversations during gameplay provide exceptional value for team development.

Q: How do participants use the cards after the session?
A: Many participants keep their cards for years as powerful reminders of their strengths and collaboration styles. Teams use them to identify the right mix of styles for projects, resolve conflicts by understanding different perspectives, and communicate more effectively across departments. We’ve even met people who’ve carried their cards through multiple job changes spanning over a decade!