TEDx Global Joy & Resilience Keynote Speaker; Event Energizer & Curator of Interactive Meeting Experiences; Author of "Messy Joy"

Detroit, MI, USA

Robin Shear Biography

Robin Shear is a TEDx and global joy speaker, author, event energizer, and likely the only joy coach attendees will ever meet. Shear brings laughter and purpose back to burned-out audiences, helping depleted givers cultivate joy so they can give from a place of fullness and lead effectively again. Shear uses her Joy, NO MATTER WHAT™ five-point framework to lay a foundation that keeps audiences in giving and thriving mode.

Why would TIME, The Wall Street Journal, and Psychology Today want to interview a speaker from a one-horse town with a single flashing yellow traffic light? Because Shear’s message of how to choose joy when life’s messy is universal. While many of Shear’s report cards read “Robin talks too much,” her former teachers are now among her biggest fans. Shear's speaking clients include TEDxDetroit, MPI, PCMA, CEMA, Northstar Meetings Group, Northwestern Medicine, Aetna, National Head Start Association, National Organization of Human Services, Emergency Care Specialists, Pure Michigan, Affordable Housing Connections, The Detroit Economic Club, The Attorney’s Resource Conference, Michigan Bankers Association, Michigan Nursing Summit, Michigan Municipal Risk Management Association, WIC, The Purpose Summit and many others. Shear recently enjoyed sharing joy from the stage at a conference in South Africa.

Shear is known for bringing a party with a purpose: Her presentations are fun and engaging, filled with memorable audience interaction and actionable takeaways. Attendees regularly declare they have never laughed that much at a conference, and they walk away inspired to take action that enriches their lives and, because joy is contagious, the lives of others. Participants often state, “I’ve never had that much fun learning!” and “90 minutes with Robin went too fast!”

Why does Shear want attendees to have more joy? Sharing her exuberance was natural until she faced several hidden issues and her zest for living became a choice. Within a four-year span, Shear attempted 26 distinct treatments for chronic pain, was diagnosed with PTSD after 20 years of night terrors, had a gut health condition, found one of Shear's most important relationships in a nearly severed state, and suffered a head injury that took 21 times longer to heal than doctors predicted. Yet, God brought joy in and through the mess. Shear's book, "Messy Joy™: How Joy Can Begin Before Your Difficulties End," chronicles her journey and includes more than 200 journal questions to help readers find joy when their own circumstances are difficult. Within weeks of its release, with no formal launch plan, "Messy Joy™" was named a No. 1 New Release on Amazon. "Messy Joy™" is applicable to anyone seeking a guidebook to more joy in life, keeping the momentum going long after any event ends.

Shear has served in many roles, including a registered dietitian who taught at the college level and ran a private practice specializing in eating disorder treatment; youth pastor and developer of two vibrant youth programs; and activity staff at senior living communities for people with dementia. She found that infusing joy was the key to improving life for each of these populations and is on a mission to share it on a large scale.

Shear is the president-elect of the National Speakers Association - Michigan. She was named ITA Group’s Trending Speaker, PCMA Leading Class Speaker, pc/nametag’s Top 5 Event Influencer and the NSA-MI Chapter Member of the Year. Shear and her husband find joy in making memories with their two adult children, their spouses and their baby granddaughter.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/20/2026.

Robin Shear Speaking Topics

  • THE POWER OF A GOOD QUESTION: CONNECTION AND JOY

    Is your environment fragmented? Disconnected? Today, things will begin to change for the better.

    Because connection can be a rich source of joy – especially as we adapt to a world full of AI but void of EQ – you’ll be inspired by true stories of times when real connection was shared despite the odds.

    In this session, you’ll learn some questions to ask that may bring the walls down. You’ll also learn how to listen compassionately, encouraging vulnerability and diminishing The Loneliness Epidemic. You’ll be able to practice your skills in an encouraging space. This story-rich, immersive experience will not be a typical keynote.

    There are many ways to define success, and helping people know their existence has meaning is a life-giving way with potential immeasurable ripple effects. Join us for this heartfelt session and leave eager to reach out to the people in your path, finding connection and joy that overflows.

    Attendee results:

    • Be inspired to find joy through connecting with others on a deeper level.
    • Feel confident in asking the type of questions that encourage people to open up.
    • Deepen the joy that’s felt by mastering compassionate listening skills.

  • BEATING BURNOUT WITH THE JOY OF SPONTANEITY

    Are you worn out? Done in? You've been hitting it hard, and we have good news for depleted givers in the trenches: Having more FUN combats burnout.

    Want to know more? This energetic, laughter-filled interactive experience will motivate you to balance being a productive member of the society with the occasional side trip into the great unknown. You'll bust through burnout in the process.

    Robin Shear will address burnout from a unique perspective. Through her photo-filled stories of real, unplanned adventures and one-of-a-kind immersive activities, she inspires you to play more -- and creates a fun space to experiment before you leave the room.

    This party with a purpose will help you examine your comfort zones and show you how being more spontaneous brings joy – to you, and to your family, colleagues, and stakeholders. Feel the freedom! You won’t believe the benefits.

    Attendee results:

    • Grasp a fresh approach to time management with an emphasis on improving mental health.
    • Understand what burnout truly is.
    • Understand why stretching comfort zones and being more spontaneous is so beneficial.
    • Feel inspired to take more chances and make more memories, trading burnout for joy.

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Robin Shear Videos

Robin Shear | TEDxDetroit

Robin Shear | TEDxDetroit

How To Choose Joy When Life Sucks

Robin Shear's Speaker Reel

Robin Shear's Speaker Reel

Robin Shear is a TEDx and global joy speaker, a bestselling author & joy coach. Known for bringing a party with a purpose, Robin helps depleted...

Robin Shear | "The Power of a Good Question: Connection and Joy"

Robin Shear | "The Power of a Good Question: Connection and Joy"

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Robin Shear is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as THE POWER OF A GOOD QUESTION: CONNECTION AND JOY, BEATING BURNOUT WITH THE JOY OF SPONTANEITY, FROM TURNOVER TO THRIVING WITH A JOYFUL CORPORATE CULTURE and SQUASH LEADERSHIP STRESS WITH A JOY & GRIT TOOLKIT. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robin Shear for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Robin Shear generally travels from Detroit, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Dr. Julie Radlauer, Christine Cashen, Peggy Sullivan and Julie Cass. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robin Shear for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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