Decode to Connect Keynote & Training

If an audience came to see me, they would experience a high-energy, highly interactive session built around a practical communication skill: how to decode people to build trust faster and lead better conversations.

Clients hire me for keynotes and onsite trainings when they want more than inspiration. They want their teams to leave with a repeatable framework they can use immediately in meetings, sales conversations, leadership moments, customer interactions, and difficult conversations.

Here’s what you can expect:

Clear, corporate-relevant content focused on trust, rapport, influence with integrity, and communication under pressure

Live audience participation where attendees practice what they’re learning, not just listen

Real-world scenarios tailored to your environment (leadership, client-facing teams, sales, customer experience, internal communication)

A simple “Decode to Connect” method that helps people spot resistance early, ask better questions, and adjust their communication in real time

Actionable takeaways your team can apply the same day, plus an optional downloadable cheat sheet to reinforce the skill after the event

My style is engaging, direct, and practical. I don’t do fluff, and I don’t do gimmicks. This isn’t mind-reading or a parlor trick. It’s a trainable skill that helps teams connect faster, communicate better, and perform at a higher level.

If you’re looking for a speaker who can captivate a room and also deliver tools your people will actually use, that’s what I bring.

Meet Brian Galke — “The Decoding Detective”

Brian Galke is a communication strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Subtle Skills, where he teaches people how to decode others, conversations, and connection itself.

After overcoming social anxiety early in his career, Brian was introduced by a mentor to Decoding Facial Features—a skill that revealed how people naturally process information, make decisions, and communicate. By combining decoding with body language, active listening, and statement analysis, he created a practical, tactical communication framework that works in any environment. Those very skills helped him rise to Regional Vice President of Sales managing a $40M book of business.

Now a sought-after Keynote Speaker and Podcast Guest, Brian has shared stages with Chris Voss, Brad Lea, Janine Driver, Steve Sims, and Greg Reid, helping audiences master the subtle decoding skills that make communication more influential, confident, and authentic.

General: Standard corporate AV is sufficient. I can deliver as a keynote or interactive workshop.

Audio:
Wireless lavalier microphone preferred (handheld acceptable).
If Q&A is included, 1–2 handheld mics for audience questions.

Visuals:
If I am using my own laptop I need access to a Projector or large display with HDMI connection.
If we are using someone elses laptop I can upload my slides to dropbox to share with event organizer.
Confidence monitor preferred for larger stages (optional).
Slide clicker (or I can bring my own).

Stage/Room:
For keynote: stage or front-of-room presentation area with clear sight lines.

For interactive training: classroom, U-shape, or theater seating works, with enough space for brief pair/small-group exercises.

Lighting:
Standard room lighting is fine.

Internet:
Not required

Video/Recording:
Recording is welcome with prior notice (I'd like access to a copy of the Recording)
If the event is being filmed, a clean audio feed from the soundboard is appreciated.

Onsite timing:
Unless otherwise specified I tend to arrive 45–60 minutes prior for AV check and slide/test run.

Virtual delivery (if applicable):
Zoom/Teams supported
Host should enable screen share, chat, and (if desired) breakout rooms for exercises.