“Sarah’s keynote was outstanding! On point, informative, and very engaging. I would highly recommend her as a speaker at any conference!”
– C.D., Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
Generational Expert
Sarah Sladek
Struggling to Engage the Next Generation?
You're Not Alone.
Membership is declining. Retention is harder than ever.
Generational shifts, changing expectations, and outdated strategies have left many leaders wondering how to build communities and workplaces where people want to stay.
Organizations that fail to adapt risk becoming irrelevant.
The good news? There’s a path forward.
Actionable Insights for a Changing World
Are you interested in rehashing problems, or fixing them? Author and Speaker Sarah Sladek delivers real-world insights to help leaders stop feeling stuck, connect with the next generation, and start making meaningful change.
Future-Proof Your Organization
If you don’t understand the next generation, you’re already behind. Utilize Next Gen Intelligence and catch up fast.
Inspire Young Talent
Young professionals aren't lazy or entitled. They just work differently. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain future leaders in your organization.
Rethink Engagement
Declining membership isn't inevitable! (Unless you keep doing things the same way.) Understand why members leave AND how to bring them back!
Build a Future-Ready Workplace
A workplace that worked 10 years ago won't work 10 years from now. It's time to adapt before it's too late!
Shift your perspective...
You're Facing Tough Challenges
You need more than inspiration.
You need answers, strategies, and a clear plan of action.
How to attract and retain young talent
The workplace shifts that will define the future of business
How organizations can build cultures of belonging & engagement
Why membership is declining
(and how to turn it around)
Meet Sarah Sladek
Sarah Sladek is a sought-after keynote speaker for associations, corporations, universities, and conferences worldwide. With her deep insights into generational trends and member engagement, she delivers powerful presentations that inspire innovation and drive results.
Author. Speaker. Founder. Podcast Host.
Generational Expert.
For more than 20 years, Sarah Sladek has been helping organizations engage younger generations, increase retention, and build thriving communities.
She is the award-winning author of six books on membership engagement and workforce trends, and is the host of The Membership IQ podcast.
As the founder of XYZ University, a research firm focused on generational engagement, Sarah has worked with Fortune 500 companies, global associations, and industry leaders to help them adapt, grow, and stay relevant.
Sarah’s work is driven by one core belief:
When organizations invest in young people and build a culture of belonging, people stay, contribute, and thrive.
Stay. Contribute. Thrive!
Need more than a keynote?
Hearing the truth is one thing. Acting on it is another.
If you're ready for real transformation, Sarah offers workshops and consulting through XYZ University to help leaders build engagement strategies that last.
Inspire change. Then make it happen!
Fascinating, Engaging, and Relevant
What others are saying about Sarah Sladek:
Her presentation wasn't just informative—it was empowering to implore colleagues to self-assess our lived experience and drive meaningful change to better understand perspectives from all generations. I highly recommend her for inspiring a visionary approach to workforce dynamics.
-Kasandra Price, MERGE Global
The information that she presents is fascinating, engaging, and relevant for a variety of audiences. I highly recommend working with Sarah and XYZ University!
-Shana Weaver Hoffer, BestPrep
We met Sarah during her 2019 ASAE workshop and were blown away by the relevance to our national association. We brainstormed with her team and developed a year-long engagement - webinars, reading assignments, do-able "homework" and personalized dialogue...Superior experience in the membership arena provided unsurpassed results for our members.
-Beverly Lynch,
Food Industry Association Executives