Listen...the stories we tell ourselves about "having to settle" are literally killing us — and costing the global economy $8.8 trillion in disengagement. When only 31% of employees feel engaged at work, it's not a motivation problem. It's a disconnection problem. People are feeling lost and disconnected from the work that actually lights them up. I'm Shaté Hayes, a producer specializing in storytelling-based programming that helps organizations develop and inspire their communities — and helps professionals find the courage to bet on themselves. With a background spanning professional dance, psychology, and workforce development leadership (including scaling career programs for 300,000+ learners), I know that you can't separate people from performance. Because the most powerful transformations happen when we stop running from ourselves and start building careers that honor who we really are. For Organizations: I partner with mid-sized organizations in arts, education, and professional development to create programming that addresses the engagement crisis: ✨ Storytelling-Based Programming — Workshop series and experiences that help your community find purpose-driven paths and reconnect with meaningful work ✨ Content Production — Articles, case studies, and video content that turn your impact into compelling narratives ✨ Strategic Consulting — Frameworks that transform your programs into stories that move stakeholders and create opportunities Beyond Client Work... I believe everyone deserves to have a sense of pride and purpose in their work. That's why I founded The Purpose Post — producing content and experiences for professionals building careers on their own terms. Through weekly stories, my documentary Return, and our community event RIZE, I create spaces where people see what becomes possible when they finally choose themselves. Ready to create programming that helps your community reconnect with purpose? - Organizations, book a call to discuss your vision in real time: https://bit.ly/tpp-connect - Professionals, subscribe to our weekly stories: www.thepurposepost.com P.S. Still curious? Check out my recommendations to see what other impact-driven pros have to say about working together.