We connect peoplethrough meaningful stories

Built on the power of storytelling.

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Real Impact,
Real Stories

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Google: Values Alignment at Scale

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Sandy Hook: One Decade Later

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Robert X. Fogarty founded Dear World as a humanitarian project in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

The project gained global recognition for his distinct interview and portrait style. He would interview people about what message they would send to the world and then they would write a short message in washable black ink on their body.

Since then we have developed multiple storytelling methods to help organizations close the gap between what they say they stand for and how people actually experience their mission, vision, and values.

People tell stories to understand what they have endured, what they value, and who they hope to become. Our mission is clear: we connect people by helping them share the meaningful stories that shape their lives.

Write your future with us.

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How the Dear World
interactive keynote works

Robert's work isn't about leadership theory. It is the actual work.

Our core 3-part process unlocks powerful connections

Act 1

Opening interactive keynote

Act 2

Portrait and Video Shoot

Act 3

Storytelling Closing and Photo Reveal

Our process can scale up or down with ease to match events of almost any shape and size.

Write Your Future

Write your future

Values Transformation

Close the gap
between values and experience.

We help organizations close the gap between what they say they stand for and how people experience their mission, vision and values.

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CEO Perspective

Watch a CEO talk about how Dear World helped transform his company's purpose.

Founder Intent

"We didn't just build a methodology.
We built a way to finally be SEEN.
"

Robert X. Fogarty

Founder / Dear World

Testimonials / Impact

“We became so much closer as a group”

Coach Mike Krzyzewski—Duke Men’s Basketball

"I’ve been doing leadership summits and leadership events my entire career, and I can honestly say this was the best experience I’ve ever had."

Alex Chriss

CEO, PayPal

"As the Executive Producer for our largest event, I collaborate with many speakers, but Robert stands out as a true creative partner. He took the time to deeply understand our audience of critical care nurses and worked closely with our team to craft a program that felt authentic, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with our goals. What he delivered on stage was far more than a keynote. It was a shared experience that invited our audience to reflect, connect, and recognize the power of their own stories. Robert's ability to collaborate, listen, and co-create made the entire process seamless and incredibly rewarding."

Jennifer Bitting

Executive Producer, National Teaching Institute

"Every Airman has a story — and this work made a huge difference in mine."

Lt. Gen. VeraLinn “Dash” Jamieson, Ret.

United States Air Force

"I’ve never seen an exercise break down barriers faster than this one. If you want a group to connect and bond quickly, I would highly recommend Dear World."

Malaika Myers

CHRO, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

"Dear World is the strongest tool I’ve seen for helping people understand themselves and connect authentically with others."

Daniel Raedel, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

"Dear World opens the door to honest communication and gives students the courage to take risks and share their stories."

Stephanie Barksdale

Tulane University

"As the Executive Producer for our largest event, I collaborate with many speakers, but Robert stands out as a true creative partner. He took the time to deeply understand our audience of critical care nurses and worked closely with our team to craft a program that felt authentic, thoughtful, and perfectly aligned with our goals. What he delivered on stage was far more than a keynote. It was a shared experience that invited our audience to reflect, connect, and recognize the power of their own stories. Robert's ability to collaborate, listen, and co-create made the entire process seamless and incredibly rewarding."

Jennifer Bitting

Executive Producer, National Teaching Institute / American Association of Critical-Care Nurses