Shasta Nelson to Open Safety 2025 with Keynote on Building High-Trust Workplace Relationships
Renowned relationship expert Shasta Nelson will deliver the Safety 2025 opening keynote on fostering trust, collaboration, and connection in the workplace.
- By Stasia DeMarco
- Jul 18, 2025
Kicking off the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition, renowned relationship expert Shasta Nelson will deliver the opening keynote, “Building High-Trust Relationships,” on Tuesday, July 22, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. ET.
With more than 15 years of experience translating the science of human connection into actionable workplace strategies, Nelson has helped organizations such as Google and LinkedIn strengthen employee engagement and retention by fostering healthier professional relationships.
In her keynote, Nelson will explore how cultivating high-trust, resilient relationships leads to stronger collaboration, greater employee loyalty, and improved workplace well-being. Her approach combines emotional intelligence, communication science, and practical tools that leaders and teams can implement immediately.
Nelson is the author of The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time, a contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and a familiar voice across major media platforms including The New York Times, TIME, and The Today Show. A two-time TEDx speaker, her talks have collectively earned nearly a million views, and she has delivered over 500 keynotes in sectors ranging from healthcare and education to manufacturing and technology.
Nelson’s session sets the tone for a conference focused on building not only safer workplaces, but stronger, more connected teams. Her evidence-backed message will resonate with professionals aiming to lead with trust, foster inclusion, and drive meaningful change across their organizations.
About the Author
Stasia DeMarco is the Content Editor for OH&S.