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Speaking that helps people lead with humanity, work better together, and put fresh thinking into practice.

A Perfect Blend of Soul + Strategy

The right speaker helps people see their everyday challenges differently and gives them something useful to do next.

I bring organizational development expertise, relatable stories, and humor to the human side of work. From communication and collaboration to culture and change, I help audiences examine familiar patterns and discover practical ways to lead and work together more effectively.

What to Expect:

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  • Content shaped around your audience. We’ll discuss your goals, the challenges your people face, and what you want them to take away.

  • A warm, engaging experience. Humor, honest stories, and thoughtful questions help people connect with new ideas and with each other.

  • Practical takeaways. Participants leave with questions, tools, and actions they can bring into their everyday work.

I offer keynotes, breakout sessions, and facilitated discussions. For organizations that want to build on the conversation, speaking can also connect to workshops and ongoing consulting that support people as they put new practices to work.

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SPEAKING TOPICS:

My speaking focuses on the human skills that help organizations and communities thrive. Each session is tailored to your audience, with these themes as starting points.

LEADERSHIP + WORKPLACE CULTURE:

  • Leading with Humanity and Accountability

  • Building Trust Through Better Conversations

  • Collaboration Across Teams and Departments

  • Navigating Generational Expectations

  • Creating a Culture of Curiosity and Creativity

  • Turning Organizational Values into Everyday Practices

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP + DEVELOPMENT:

  • The Human Side of Economic Development

  • How Things Get Done in Small Towns

  • Building Belonging and Meaningful Participation

  • Sharing Ownership Beyond the Usual Few

  • What the Towns of Tomorrow Need from Us TODAY

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 What Others are Saying

 
 
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She is a charismatic speaker who genuinely believes in the possibility of small towns
She is a charismatic speaker who genuinely believes in the possibility of small towns

If you have a passion for rural places, then you will want to hear from Rebecca Undem, founder of Growing Small Towns. She is a charismatic speaker who genuinely believes in the possibility of small towns and the people who live there. You will be inspired to go back to your hometown and be a changemaker.

Paula Jensen, Community Coach & Vice President
of Program Development at Dakota Resources.

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Her approach is energetic, authentic and futuristic
Her approach is energetic, authentic and futuristic

Rebecca is a very passionate person who speaks from the heart. She’s not afraid to tackle difficult questions many of us ponder and she can capture the attention of an audience because she’s relatable. Rebecca can create synergy very quickly in a room of individuals who are open to ideas. Her approach is energetic, authentic and futuristic, while respecting the past and what has been laid as the foundation by others.

Educating about what’s possible and approaches of how to get there are key assets Rebecca demonstrates while speaking. Rebecca’s willingness to step outside of her comfort zone to help others see possibilities in their own lives and their communities is commendable.

Kathy Marquette, Associate Professor
North Dakota State College of Science

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Professional Bio

Rebecca Undem is an organizational development consultant, speaker, and facilitator who helps leaders and teams strengthen communication, build trust, and create healthier workplace cultures.

Her early career with an international talent management firm established the foundation for her work developing leaders. Today, she partners with organizations through consulting, workshops, facilitation, and speaking to help people turn good intentions into better ways of working together.

Rebecca is also the founder and executive director of Growing Small Towns, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small communities become places people love to call home. Leading GST gives her a practical setting for applying the principles she brings to organizations: welcoming more voices, encouraging creativity, and building shared ownership.

With humor, candor, and compassion, Rebecca makes the complexities of working with people approachable. Her guiding belief is simple: when people get better, everything gets better.

She hosts The Growing Small Towns Show and is the author of How Mommy Got Her Groove Back. Rebecca lives in Oakes, North Dakota, with her husband, Jeremiah, and their three children.