Leadership Speakers in Europe

Dr. Timothy Low is a distinguished leader and investor in Asia's healthcare sector, known for his exceptional ability to drive operational excellence and long-term growth. With a proven track record in orchestrating successful operational start-ups and turnarounds, he has held pivotal roles such as Head of Healthcare Investment at Pavillion Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary of Temasek, and CEO and Board Member at Farrer Park Hospital. His achievements include being named one of the "50 Most Talented Healthcare Leaders of Asia" in 2016 and earning the "Best CEO of the Year" title at the Asia Healthcare Excellence Award in 2017. Dr. Low’s expertise in maximizing human and asset potential, coupled with his commitment to exceptional service leadership, underscores his role in delivering outstanding results and fostering sustainable growth across Asia’s healthcare landscape.

Christian 'Boo' Boucousis, a former fighter pilot turned human behavior and deep performance specialist, captivates audiences as an inspirational keynote speaker. His magnetic energy and charismatic delivery ignite teams to confront disruptions head-on, drawing from experiences spanning Afghanistan, UN halls, and global boardrooms.

Defined by a journey from 50,000ft to business success, Boo embodies "Deep Performance," transitioning from Mach 2.0 jet turns to steering over $200 million in humanitarian ventures. Global giants like McDonald's, Zurich, and Microsoft have embraced his insights, fostering disruptive, sustainable high-performance mindsets.

A bestselling author and fervent advocate for achievement, Boo lives by his philosophy, mentoring and guiding others toward success. He's proof that with determination, any goal is attainable, passionate about sharing the keys to enduring organizational momentum.

Amal is a seasoned coach specializing in guiding startup founders, tech leaders, and high-potential contributors within the technology sector. Through his coaching sessions, clients gain the clarity needed to make challenging strategic decisions with composure, maintain their momentum, and swiftly attain their desired objectives. Amal seamlessly integrates his extensive knowledge in Professional Coaching, Business Development, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking methodologies to provide a transformative coaching experience for his clients. His expertise spans Business Development and B2B Sales strategy and execution, coaching and training, as well as proficiency in OKR, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking methodologies. With nearly 15 years of experience in sales and project management for top-tier US companies

Dr. Orianne Aymard, a distinguished Professional Keynote Speaker specializing in Leadership, Resilience, Motivation, and Crisis Management. At 25, she faced a life-altering brain hemorrhage, defying medical advice to later conquer Everest, Lhotse, and Aconcagua. Dr. Aymard seamlessly intertwines her roles as a seasoned diplomat, humanitarian delegate, accomplished researcher, and university teacher to deliver captivating talks at corporate events and management schools. Her presentations go beyond the extraordinary mountaineering feats, offering genuine and practical lessons in crisis management, resilience, and leadership. Dr. Aymard's unique ability to draw parallels between the worlds of high-altitude mountaineering and complex business environments sets her talks apart. With worldwide speaking engagements in English, French, and Spanish, she has proudly served clients like GE Healthcare, NTT Data, KPMG, and more.

Claudia changed her career to become a business coach and trainer at the peak of her successful corporate lawyer career. Working in the corporate world for 20 years she is continuing to support and help individuals and teams become their best. Claudia holds many certifications, from Adult Trainer in Companies to NLP Master Coach and Trainer, Jungian Coach, Master Certified ICF Coach, Systemic coach and Scrum Master, She works with European Institutions on Negotiating and Presenting with Impact. She believes everyone can achieve their goals and that the ultimate mission for each of us is to find peace and balance with everything and everyone that surrounds us.

Senior Global Consultant and Coach for Multinational Corporations. She has worked with clients worldwide to improve leadership skills, wellness, productivity and communication skills. She is a Certified Integral Coach® and Certified Intelligent Leadership Coach.She has been trained by John Mattone, Bestselling Author and Top Executive Coach plus, Dr. Mike Smith, who is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She has also worked with Alan Sieler, Author of Coaching to the Human Soul.

She received my coaching certificate from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, Executive Education in association with New Ventures West in San Francisco and the Centre for Coaching in Geneva, Switzerland. She has also certified with the International Coach Federation. She is a faculty member at the University of Cape Town, responsible for mentoring and training new coaches.
 

Afsheen is CEO and Leadership Advisor at The Phoenix Coaching Co. She focuses on amplifying leadership impact among leaders and leadership teams across the Leadership Lifecycle. She is also a Forbes Coaches Council member, leadership development faculty with Cranfield University and host of the popular bite-sized leadership podcast, Getting Real.

Afsheen has prior corporate experience in organizations including KPMG, Mondelez International and Abbott Laboratories as an HR leader for 18+ years. A passionate advocate for DEIB in the workplace she is currently ICF’s Global DEIB ambassador, having previously co-led ICF’s Executive Coaching Community of Practice of 8,000 members. She has also been a Board Member of ICF Switzerland and ICF United Arab Emirates Board.

Originally from Pakistan, she has lived and worked in 8 countries across 3 continents in the last 25 years. Afsheen is currently based in Switzerland with her husband and son.

Madalinna, an accomplished and certified Leadership, Career & Team Coach, brings over 15 years of coaching expertise and a decade of corporate leadership experience. 

With a career spanning more than two decades, Madalinna possesses a profound understanding of the business, leadership consultancy, and non-profit sectors. Her impressive track record includes: Successfully steering the largest FMCG non-food brand in her market, elevating her country to a prominent global position. Assuming leadership roles across diverse domains, including marketing, communication, sales, business development, people development, and consultancy. Her roles encompassed titles such as International and Regional Brand Manager, Communication and PR Director, Business Development, HR, Learning and Development Consultant.

Collaborating on impactful programs as a Coach, Career Counselor, and Coaching & Leadership Development Consultant for both local and international enterprises.

Madalinna's multifaceted expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset in the realms of leadership, career development, and team coaching.

Karla is an Agile Professional with a decade of experience in the IT industry, specializing in empowering diverse, multicultural teams globally. Her expertise lies in optimizing Agile practices and enhancing tool usage to drive efficiency and expand knowledge across various settings. With a career spanning technical and non-technical roles—from corporate positions to entrepreneurial ventures—Karla is adept at supporting and guiding teams and individuals in today’s dynamic work environment. Her core values include authenticity, autonomy, impact, and determination. She proposes only solutions she would implement herself, fosters independence, and is committed to delivering tailored, efficient results. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Karla is dedicated to advancing Agile methodologies and helping teams and individuals excel and adapt. She supports geo-distributed, multicultural teams and organizations in expanding their Agile knowledge and optimizing practices and tool usage.

Boasting over a decade in regional marketing management for corporate giants like Kellogg's and Subway, John Antonios redirected his career in 2010 towards individual empowerment. A trailblazer as a Reach®-Certified Personal Branding Strategist in the MENA region, he's evolved into a multilingual assessor and coach spanning the EMEA region. John has guided professionals in both public and private sectors, excelling in personal development arenas like assessment center design, feedback methodologies, leadership cultivation, and personal branding. With accreditations from Korn Ferry, certifications from Hay Group, and qualifications in psychometrics from TalentQ and Saville, he's also a Licensed NLP Practitioner. Holding a Post Graduate Diploma and a Masters, John fluently delivers transformative client work in Arabic, English, and French.

Alejandro Rodriguez is an ICF-certified coach that works with executives, managers, and junior leaders in the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors to help them bring their most authentic selves to work. Alejandro, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, has worked with international partners in many countries, including Afghanistan, Colombia, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Korea, Qatar, and Thailand. Alejandro is an adjunct faculty within Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies and an alumni mentor in Georgetown’s Leadership Coaching program and Executive Facilitation program. He also facilitates classes on mindfulness, building high-performing teams, and emotional intelligence (EI) and has been invited to speak to large audiences on leading with EI in high-stress environments and transitions. Alejandro holds an Executive Master’s degree in Leadership, a Leadership Coaching Certificate, and an Executive Facilitation Certificate from Georgetown University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Virginia Military Institute.

Gordon's a highly sought-after keynote speaker on Leadership, Employee Engagement and Operational Excellence. He's been recognized byGlobal Gurus as a 'Top 10 Leadership Expert and Speaker', has one of the Top 5 Leadership Blogs where has shared over 1300 articles. Gordon's work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, CEO World, Chicago Tribune and Addicted 2Success, and his articles have been translated into 21 languages. He's written 4 books and his last book FAST - 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success and Drives Results was a finalist in the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year. Gordon has developed a highly successful and proven FAST Approach which helps simplify solutions, increases engagement, accountability and helps deliver results. He has shared with clients including Accenture, GE Aviation, Allianz, Baxter International, Arizona Dept of Child Safety, American Airlines and many others.

Bo, an advocate of Authentic Leadership and Entrepreneurship, embodies Compassionate Confidence and Resource-Based Motivation. With a background in Psychological Counseling and an ICF-Credentialed Coach (PCC), they fuse over a decade of global business leadership into their coaching practice.

Their ethos revolves around championing authenticity, confidence, diversity, and inclusion in leadership and entrepreneurship. Bo believes in anchoring leadership in individual identities, strengths, values, and experiences for sustained authenticity.

In their coaching sessions and workshops, they address common challenges: overcoming self-doubt, silencing the inner critic, embracing authentic leadership, leveraging resources confidently for personal and collective growth, setting compassionate boundaries, and nurturing the best in others. Connect with Bo for guidance in navigating these transformative themes.

Kerstin Pramberger is an international Leadership Expert and Sports Enthusiast. She is a true bundle of energy that sweeps along and inspires others. She advises companies, coaches managers, motivates and inspires teams and brings individuals to peak performance. She has more than 20 years of international leadership experience, has established and expanded cooperations, successfully managed key accounts and extensive restructuring and change situations.

Kerstin is Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Team Coach (ACTC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a mental fitness trainer, passionate hiking guide, and sports trainer. Her huge business experience in combination with meeting the highest ethical and quality standards have led to her selection as one of the top 10 coaches in the Frankfurt region in 2023.

Due to her long-standing commitment to D&I, Kerstin was voted among the top 10 of "Germany’s Top Out Executives". 

She is cofounder of the SMART Leadership Institute.

Dorin specializes in unlocking the potential of leaders and teams, providing invaluable support as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of their environments. His mission is to empower them to become more intentional and impactful in both their professional endeavors and personal lives. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has held various key roles in the industry, including engineering, team leadership, training, coaching, and servant leadership in the demanding fields of telecommunications and the automotive industry, where he has contributed his expertise to renowned multinational corporations such as Telefónica and BMW. Dorin has dedicated more than 14 years to the development of high-performing teams within the context of large-scale agile transformation initiatives. He is a sought-after speaker, frequently sharing his insights and knowledge at various events and conferences, including but not limited to Agile Tuesday, OOP, Management 3.0 Stammtisch, Kitchen2Soul, and Large Scale Scrum Berlin.

Trained as a criminologist, Fred Colantonio quit the Belgian public administration in 2006, after 5 years of practice to start an advising business and help companies to deal with their challenges: innovation, differentiation, leadership and impact. His energy and approach provide with results and autonomy, thanks to pragmatism and effective decision-making shortcuts.

Since 2008, his team has accompanied about 220 clients and delivered +25,000 hours of consulting and seminars. Since 2009, as a professional international speaker, Fred has delivered +990 keynote speeches in 15 countries and on 4 continents, reaching tens of thousands of people. Passionate, he humorously stimulates them to take the initiative to identify and make the most of their DNA - Natural Differentiating Asset: anything that can offer them maximum impact with minimum effort.

Since 2010, Fred has published 10 books, 4 of which are bestsellers and 3 of which have been published in both Europe and Quebec.

Anne founded Awakening Consulting & Coaching in April 2021 to provide HR & Labor Relations consultancy to corporations and coaching services to private clients. She has been active in freelance assignments as a Corporate Recruiter, Talent Acquisition and L&D/Talent consultant.

With more than a decade of experience in human resources and labor relations across Europe and Asia, Anne is a HRBP with a real passion for talent acquisition & talent management, labor relations and employee engagement. 

Holding a master’s degree in Employment and Labor Relations Law Anne is an experienced labor relations negotiator and has concluded numerous historical collective bargaining agreements. Anne also holds a master’s degree in Linguistics & Literature, a master’s degree in Management and a post-university degree in Human Resources.

She is a certified coach (ICF ACC). As a trained Six Sigma Green Belt Anne is highly qualified in project, change and quality management.

Alina is an accomplished executive coach, who derives her effectiveness and influence from her extensive senior management background and prior engagement in strategic organizational endeavours. She has played pivotal roles in (1) shaping organizational functions and enhancing capabilities, (2) fostering a culture of achievement and cooperation, and (3) nurturing proficient senior, middle, and front-line leaders to form a harmonious, proficient team.

Transitioning to coaching in 2018, Alina blends her 20+ years of senior management experience and education (MSc, MBA, PMP). An accredited ICF coach (PCC), she's completed 1250+ hours of leadership coaching, comprehending challenges high-achieving leaders face in balancing expectations, short and long-term goals, and global demands.

Known for pragmatic strategies, Alina fosters awareness, fuels change, and embodies empathy, authenticity, and courage. Adapting to each client's reality, she supplements coaching with management case studies (if the case and required), tailors training, or uses coaching tools such as coaching constellations and positive intelligence.

Andrii is a highly efficient, result-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical business management. He is focused on a comprehensive understanding of business operations and team organization. Andrii is highly skilled in tracking details and interacting with internal and external partners to ensure the timely completion of tasks and assignments. He is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals in business and life.

Also, with the help of coaching, Andrii assists people and businesses in building strategies and achieving their goals.

He has helped more than 100 coaching clients to strip away everything unnecessary, find their purpose, discover their strengths, and accelerate movement toward their goals.

Daryl extends his assistance in accomplishing three seemingly simple, yet profound tasks:

1. Daryl aids individuals in connecting and engaging in authentic communication.

2. Daryl specializes in designing, constructing, and nurturing high-quality, meaningful professional and personal relationships.

3. Daryl guides individuals in becoming the best versions of themselves.

With a track record of assisting over 5,000 leaders from 20 different countries, Daryl has facilitated their journey to enhance confidence and communication skills, ultimately fostering happier, more engaged, and more productive workplace cultures. Driven by a genuine passion for his work, Daryl encourages anyone interested to reach out for a conversation to explore the possibilities of reaching their desired goals.

Henrik has a background in software development but has, since 20 years, moved to developing people and organisations.

With the simple goal of making the world a better place he brings the idea inspiration, engagement, humanity and care to your workplace.
People who can find joy at work will produce better products and services, be better family members, and make the world a better place.

Get in inspired and find your next step now!

Heena, an accomplished leadership and career coach, empowers individuals to dream bigger and reach their full potential. With almost three decades of experience in software, consultancy, and leadership, she understands the nuances of leadership in large corporations. In her coaching, she creates space for introspection, clarity, and uncovering hidden potentials, helping you challenge self-limitations. Heena is also the co-founder of the Circle of Trust by Evenness, whose mission is to empower business leaders with precise knowledge and access to a vetted network of validated advisors, enabling decisive action in an ever-evolving landscape of Web3 and emerging technologies.

Vijay helps executives at leading organizations to drive growth through responsible innovation. Previously, Vijay was Head of Strategy at World Economic Forum, Venture Director at Harvard's Clayton Christensen's Innosight Ventures where he led an Edison award winning healthcare innovation and also, was the Project Head and Technical Director for India's first disney style computer animation series that won a daytime Emmy nomination. Vijay was also an Entrepreneur in Residence for the Adecco Group. World Economic Forum identified Vijay as a GLobal Leadership Fellow in 2013. Vijay holds a Masters in Global Leadership offered by WEF along with INSEAD, Wharton, Columbia, London Business School & CEIBS, China. Vijay also holds an MBA from the International University of Japan with a prestigious Monbukagakhusho scholarship from Ministry of Education (MEXT), Govt of Japan. Vijay has spoken at WEF Davos, Cannes Lions, TEDx and has written for WEF Agenda, Al Arabiya, Huffpost and Forbes.

Alejandro Delgado Martinez is a seasoned Key Account Manager and Import-Export specialist in the fish and seafood industry, boasting a rich background in international trade, negotiation, and finance. Graduating with a Degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cartagena, Spain, in 2002, Alejandro continued his education with Advanced Courses in Business Administration and International Trade and Sales. Since joining Ricardo Fuentes e Hijos, S.A. in 2003, Alejandro has excelled through various roles, culminating in his current position as Key Account Manager since 2011. Fluent in Spanish and English, with intermediate proficiency in Italian, Alejandro is a dynamic force in global seafood markets, showcasing unwavering dedication and expertise.

Ioanna Vompiri is a senior HR professional, leadership & teams’ coach with more than 15 years of experience in Greece and abroad in the fields of culture & change management, people engagement, talent & leadership development, performance management, internal communications, HR due diligence & post-merger integration, in the sectors of technology, financial services, consulting, constructions and retail. Currently, she is the Group People Director at SOFTONE Group of Companies. She holds an International MBA from Athens University of Economics and Business. She is a member of ICF and SHRM, as well as an Accredited Certified Coach and a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional.

Maria is a Certified Professional Coach (ACC) specializing in career change and transition. She is focused on helping professionals discover their life purpose and create a more fulfilling career. She serves also a Board Member of the International Coaching Federation – Greece Charter Chapter . She follows the Whole-Person approach in coaching with emphasis on wellbeing and results. She studied Finance in the University of Essex, UK. Prior to coaching, she was a Finance professional in consulting, in financial services and leadership roles in large corporates. At the age of 40, she decided to take a leap of faith and reinvent my career. she turned to HR by joining an Executive Search firm. In parallel, she studied to become a Certified Professional Coach . She lives in Athens Greece and is passionate about music and song writing. She loves the sea, any outdoors activity (SUP, Windsurf) and being close to nature. 

Leo Martin, dubbed is a former secret agent, criminal investigator, and interrogation expert. With a criminology background, he spent ten years in a major German secret service, recruiting and managing confidants within organized crime. His expertise in building trust quickly under challenging conditions relied on his deep understanding of human nature and communication. Today, he delivers interactive lectures like "Secret Weapons of Communication" and intensive training such as "Mission Trust: The Art of Winning People Over" at top corporate events. His books on trust and understanding people are SPIEGEL bestsellers.

Friederike Fabritius, MS, is a neuroscientist and trailblazer in the field of neuroleadership. Her brain-based leadership programs have transformed how Fortune 500  executives think, innovate, and navigate change. She is known for engaging global audiences at organizations such as Google, Ernst  & Young (EY), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Adecco, Accenture, Deloitte, BMW, Bayer, SAP, Harvard Business Review, trivago, and Audi. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Brain-Friendly Workplace: Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay and of the award-winning book The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier. Her work has been featured in HBR, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, Huffpost and many more. She is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice, focusing on Work-Life Balance. Friederike's passion is to help people not only work better, but also lead better and happier lives, using neuroscience. 

Dr. Marcel Fratzscher focuses on macroeconomics, inequality, and European integration. Since 2013, he has been President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and Professor of Macroeconomics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. He serves on the High-level Advisory Board of the United Nations on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is Associate Editor of the Journal of International Economics. Additionally, Dr. Fratzscher is a member of the scientific advisory board of the German Ministry of the Economy and the supervisory board of the Hertie School of Governance.

Axel Weber is President of the Center for Financial Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt and Chairman of the Trilateral Commission Europe. He serves on the Group of Thirty and holds advisory roles with Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, Boston Consulting Group, Temasek Holdings, and CVC Capital Partners. He also chairs Raisin GmbH’s Advisory Board and advises various European payment providers and venture capital firms.

Weber was Chairman of UBS Group AG (2012-2022) and led the Deutsche Bundesbank (2004-2011). He has taught at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Cologne. Weber holds a PhD in economics from the University of Siegen and honorary doctorates from Duisburg-Essen and Constance.

Juan is a TEDx Speaker, an award-winning coach, and an Amazon Best-Selling author who has worked with some of the most prestigious training and consulting firms in Europe, and has helped more than ten thousand people through his programs.

Besides being a proud father and devoted husband, Juan is also known as a seasoned mindset & behavior expert, on a mission to empower people and organizations to unleash their potential for well-being and positive impact.

Through inspirational keynotes and transformative workshops & coaching, Juan helps individuals and teams accelerate their inner development, radically improving well-being and contribution. This is possible thanks to his proprietary and revolutionary ‘Mind Canvas’ method which gives people power over their psychology, making it simple and intuitive.

Silvia Garcia is an award winning TEDx speaker who helps people and businesses thrive. As former Global Marketing and Happiness Institute Director for Coca-Cola, she unlocked the company's secret to success: its people! Silvia  put into practise cutting edge discoveries to increase happiness and create the right mindset to  help teams raise through challenges. Today, Silvia guides organizations to harness  human potential. Silvia brings the latest scientific discoveries on human thriving and business performance to cultivate cultures of high resilience, trust, and collaboration.  She is regularly consulted on topics such as Sales and Growth, AI, Trust, tthe future of work, resilience, leadership and wellbeing. Highly demanded all around the world, her speeches have been said to change “lives and companies”. Silvia works with clients to spread positive leadership and cultivate high-trust, growth-minded cultures that elevate performance in individuals, teams, and organizations.

With over 15 years of marketing and sales experience across Europe, Kristine is passionate about digital transformation, trends, and innovation. She thrives on driving impact at scale, solving significant problems, taking unconventional paths, and bringing out the best in those around her. With a constant focus on business development, she excels in helping companies accelerate their digital transformation and embrace innovation. A recent graduate of the Wharton Executive Education program, Kristine now teaches Digital Transformation at ESCP-EAP Business School in Paris.

I'm Mithun A. Sridharan, an entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker on Strategy, Management Consulting and Digital Transformation. I'm a Forbes Technology Council Thought Leader and a Member of Harvard Business Review Advisory Council. As a strategy consultant and technology executive, I advise senior leaders and corporations derive value from their strategic technology investment portfolios. I am a TEDx speaker and regularly share insights at industry conferences and corporate events. I have also contributed thought leadership to high-impact journals and magazines, such as the World Economic Forum, the American Banker, Wired, Bloomberg, etc. I hold an MBA from ESMT Berlin, a Master of Science from Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, both in Germany and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Madras, India. I am based in Heidelberg, Germany.

Luca has over 10 years of experience advising, training, and coaching senior leaders on people development, managerial excellence, operational excellence, talent retention, and employee engagement. He has published several books on these subjects and taught at various master's programs. Luca has consulted across numerous industries, including automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, logistics, agricultural, food, finance, fintech, crypto, tech, software, electronics, retail, hospitality, and consulting. A recognized expert in risk management, he has spoken at several conferences and taught on the subject at Genoa University. Previously, he worked in the consulting unit of DuPont in Frankfurt, Germany. Luca holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering and is fluent in English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

Born and raised in Mozambique, Lerio has spent the last decade living in Portugal, Germany, and England, enriching his global perspective and cultural sensitivity. This international experience enables him to connect deeply with diverse audiences, fostering an environment of care, sensitivity, and presence in every engagement. His mission is to help people connect better, interact and engage. When we are engaged, we communicate better and we perform better. And good levels of performance lead to better results. Lerio helps people reach that through the Power of Asking. Are you ready to connect? Just ask!

Kalpana, an experienced educator, has held diverse roles spanning teaching, school leadership, training, coaching, and research. Amidst these roles, coaching emerges as her forte, where her skills find their perfect intersection.

As a coach, she passionately shares her experiences and learnings, aiming to guide others away from potential pitfalls. Wholeheartedly invested in her clients' success, Kalpana challenges and supports them to embrace their leadership potential.

With three Masters degrees and a Doctorate, she possesses a wealth of academic knowledge in leadership, yet her approach emphasizes the lived and cherished aspects of leadership. Kalpana aids school and social sector leaders in integrating both intellect and emotion, acknowledging the necessity of their entirety in this work.

Her coaching style, born from navigating school leadership roles with resilience and efficacy, offers comprehensive support for leaders seeking balance and excellence. Join Kalpana on a coaching journey to enhance your leadership prowess.

Andrew has deep knowledge of leadership, change, and transformation, based on nearly 25 years of experience and research. His 2023 signature keynote is: "Driving Accelerated Results with Self-leadership". The Audience will learn: Self-leadership means accepting responsibility for your results. You don't blame other people and you don't make excuses. We are born into a frame of mind that is reinforced by our early experiences, and education. Unless we become aware of these frames of mind and take ownership, we will be destined to firefighting one issue after another until we are exhausted. You can’t lead others unless you first lead yourself. As you increase your self-awareness and embrace self-learning and self-regulation you will get results. There is a formula, and that formula is that Clear Expectations X Mindset & Motivation X Right Behaviors = Accelerated Results.

Minna Taylor helps visionary leaders and their teams transform the world through PLAY, empowering the capability to show up confidently in critical spaces, speak with purpose and impact, and leverage the power of storytelling to bring bold ideas to life. She is an expert facilitator, working with companies like TikTok, UBER, Citi, and RedBull. She is an accomplished international speaker, thought leadership coach, and author of The Confident Body. Her work has spread over three continents, 15+ years, and impacted over 5,000 individuals.

Maria Papacosta is a leading expert in Presence and Inspired Leadership, and a renowned personal branding strategist. Her transformative branding strategies have empowered top thinkers, executives, and CEOs worldwide to amplify their messages and enhance their leadership presence. Maria has coached numerous TED and TEDx speakers and serves as a TEDx speaker curator and coach. Ranked #3 globally for four consecutive years by Global Gurus, Maria is also recognized by Thinkers360 as a Top 10 Thought Leader in Personal Branding. Her insights have been featured in prominent publications like Entrepreneur, CEO World Magazine, and All Business, and she frequently lectures at universities.

Furkan Karayel is multi award winning diversity and inclusion speaker and author of the best selling book “Inclusive Intelligence: How to be a Role Model for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace”. Furkan lectures at the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Master’s program at Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology. She is a board member for Women For Election, which supports women to succeed in Irish Politics. Her passion is leveraging women-in-tech leadership, diversity and empowering female founders globally.

Furkan founded Diversein.com after 10 years of software engineering experience in multinational tech companies in Ireland. She has been honoured with “Speaker of the Year”, “Diversity and Inclusion Role Model in Business”, “Trailblazer” and “Inclusive Leadership Development” Awards. 

Mia Liljeberg is a leadership expert specializing in guiding managers to excel in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. With a focus on simplifying the adoption of AI and digital tools, Mia transforms complex change into an engaging and seamless process for teams. Through her tailored leadership programs, she empowers leaders to enhance productivity, achieve sustainable results, and embrace a workflow-driven approach over traditional, meeting-heavy methods.

Mia is passionate about promoting smarter utilization of time and technology, emphasizing that yesterday’s methods won’t meet tomorrow’s challenges. She addresses the unique dynamics of multi-generational workplaces and the rising expectations for collaboration, both internally and externally. By encouraging leaders to work smarter rather than harder, Mia equips organizations to thrive in a digitally connected and rapidly evolving world. Her innovative strategies foster sustainable high performance, ensuring leaders are prepared to navigate the future with confidence.