Keynote Address

Introducing the 2022 Keynote: Neil Ihde

Recreate Recreation

Collectively we’ve experienced some very challenging times. We are suffering from depression, anxiety, hostility, and grief. But we were also given an opportunity to reflect on our values, circumstances, and purpose. We began to reconsider our relationship with work and our need and desire for recreation. And we discovered we need it more than ever! Recreation is literally an opportunity to re-create ourselves. We need time to play, frolic, explore, and renew. Individuals often report that they had no idea how stressed and anxious they were until they left an unfulfilling job. And even those that love their work, need to take a break. Creating space to learn, relax, and contemplate is a lost art, but essential for contentment.

About Neil

Neil Ihde (Ee-dee) is a speaker, lecturer, consultant and founder of Life IQ where he motivates groups and individuals to work, play, relate and live intelligently. He has worked with numerous managers, directors, corporate leaders, and teams to improve their personal and professional effectiveness. Neil has worked with 30 Fortune 500 companies including Nike, AT&T, Discover Card, Domino’s, Transamerica, GE among others. Neil has also consulted internationally with clients from a dozen countries. He is a TEDx speaker and his Life IQ YouTube channel recently eclipsed a half-million views. Neil's academic background includes a B.A. in Psychology, a B.A. in Sociology, and a MA in Counseling. Neil and his wife Deb have two children and live in Appleton, Wisconsin.