Dr. Rosie Ward

CEO and Co-Founder, Salveo Partners, LLC

Speaker | Consultant | Coach | Author

Dr. Rosie Ward is a renowned keynote speaker, award-winning author, and host of an acclaimed podcast. With a passion for rehumanizing workplaces, she empowers individuals at every level to emerge as brave leaders. Her expertise transcends roles, as she guides and supports people in fostering environments where humanity and leadership intertwine seamlessly. Dr. Ward's impactful talks and insightful writings have garnered both awards and widespread acclaim, making her a sought-after voice in the realm of workplace transformation.

Professional Experience

• CEO / Co-Founder at Salveo Partners
—From October 2015 to Present
• Executive Board Member at Chad Greenway's Lead the Way Foundation
—From November 2022 - Present
• Advisory Board Member, Women in Leadership Certificate Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato
—From August 2022 - Present

Popular Speaking Topics

● Stepping Into Your Greatness to Influence Positive Change
● Showing Up as a Leader in Your Life
● From Safe & Small to Courageous & Impactful
● Rehumanizing Workplaces and Communities
● Building a Braver World
● Permission to be HUMAN
● Increasing Trust, Connectedness, and Strengthening Teams

Dr. Rosie Ward is a dynamic and compassionate leader, consultant, coach, speaker, and author dedicated to transforming workplaces from the inside out. With a mission rooted in her own experience of well-being erosion in a toxic work environment over 25 years ago, Rosie is now a sought-after expert in rehumanizing workplaces. As the CEO and co-founder of Salveo Partners, LLC, she guides organizations and leaders in navigating the complexities of human dynamics to future-proof workplaces and maximize impact.

An advocate for humanity, Rosie serves on the advisory board for the Minnesota State University, Mankato Women in Leadership Certificate Program and the executive board for Chad Greenway’s Lead the Way Foundation. She is also a vital part of the leadership team for the Twin Cities chapter of Conscious Capitalism. Rosie's first book, "How to Build a Thriving Culture at Work: Featuring the 7 Points of Transformation," serves as a blueprint for organizations seeking to break free from outdated paradigms. Her latest book, "Rehumanizing the Workplace: Future-proofing your organization while restoring hope, wellbeing and performance," earned a Reader's Favorite award.

A Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown, Rosie is known as a "Ph.D. with a personality," challenging and inspiring individuals and organizations to redefine their growth and development. Her ability to synthesize complex ideas about culture, leadership, and human behavior makes her insights relevant, understandable, and meaningful. Rosie is also the award-winning host of the podcast, "Show Up as a Leader," recognized with the Best People-First Podcast Award from the People Forward Network. Based in Minneapolis, she shares her life with her husband and son.
Dr. Rosie Ward is the visionary founder behind Fusion 2.0, a dynamic conference dedicated to fostering collaboration for the enhancement and inspiration of humanity in the workplace. In 2018, over 200 individuals participated in the impactful three-day event, testament to Dr. Ward's commitment to creating a space where innovative ideas and collective efforts shape the future of work.
Dr. Rosie Ward is a co-founder of Salveo Partners, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in cultivating humane and thriving workplace cultures. Leveraging their expertise, the firm collaborates with organizations and teams of all sizes and industries, facilitating the development of environments where people can truly thrive.
Dr. Rosie Ward, co-author of "Rehumanizing the Workplace" and "How to Build a Thriving Culture at Work," passionately advocates for a paradigm shift in workplaces. Her vision involves combatting the dehumanization crisis, showcasing how successful organizations prioritize humanity. The books not only offer practical principles for restoration at the team level but also emphasize the urgent need for sustainable wellbeing models. They underscore that creating thriving workplace cultures is the key to long-term success, urging organizations to embrace this shift for a brighter and more fulfilling future.

Dr. Rosie in Action

Dr. Rosie Ward - Stepping Into Greatness

Rosie Ward Keynote at 2018 Fusion 2.0 Conference

Dr. Rosie Ward Speaker Reel

Dr. Rosie with her Professional Heroes

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Testimonials

Rosie is a dynamic force for change! I met Rosie early summer 2018, when she was planning the Fusion 2.0 Conference. As her plans for the conference started to unfold I began to realize just how visionary she is. She has this wonderful connectivity that brings workplace wellbeing into focus through lenses of research, history, impact and humanity. 

As Fusion came to life for its debut in Minneapolis November 2018, everyone on the planning team was bringing their A game and most creative ideas. As a leader, she made that engagement possible. As a team member, focused on marketing and event experience, it was exciting to be a part of the energy she created. There was this feeling of personal ownership in not only designing and launching the first Fusion, but being part of a revolution to bring about real and necessary change in the workplace around wellbeing.

I’ve had the benefit of hearing her speak several times now and I’ve so enjoyed getting to know her on a more personal level – she’s kind of an open book and it is truly refreshing! She has a straightforward communication style and connects the data, research and impact to real-world behaviors and stories. 

I would recommend joining in her journey to inspire humanity at the workplace. Interview her for your podcast or have her present at a conference. She’s connected to other like-minded organizations and causes like Conscious Capitalism and her work is absolutely critical to advancing workplace wellbeing. .

—Jen Gilhoi, Event Strategist | TEDx Speaker | Nonalcoholic Industry Connector, Zero Proof Collective Cofounder
Rosie creates a safe space for her coaching clients so they can be vulnerable and do the serious self-reflection work needed to uncover how their stories and thinking may be holding them back. With the perfect blend of compassion, care, and firmness, Rosie guided me through the Immunity to Change process that helped me understand how my story was limiting my effectiveness as a leader at work, straining my relationships with those I love, and contributing to my feeling disconnected from others. Rosie supported me through every step. She believed in me, gave me space to grow, and did not hesitate to push when I needed it most. As a result of my coaching work with Rosie, I’m showing up each day as a much better version of myself which is contributing to positive outcomes both personally and professionally.

—Michelle Spehr, MA, M.Ed., MCHES, Facilitator | Speaker | Wellbeing & Culture Consultant

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