Alexander Stubb

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  • Leading economist, expert on Europe and global politics
  • Believes a healthy body is essential for a healthy mind
  • Former Prime Minister of Finland and Presidential candidate for 2024
  • Current Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance

Formerly the Prime Minister of Finland, Alexander Stubb is now the Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance. An avid pro-European, his experience stretches across multiple EU institutions. Amongst these, he counts the likes of the European Council, European Parliament, and European Commission. He was also involved in the negotiations on the Treaties of Amsterdam, Nice, and Lisbon. He is standing for Finland’s Presidency in 2024.*

His vast experience and extensive career are strengthened by his academic background. Alexander Stubbs holds a BA from Furman University South Carolina, USA, a Diplôme de Langue et Civilisation Française from Sorbonne University, Paris, a Master of Arts from the College of Europe, Bruges, and a PhD from the London School of Economics.

Positions Held

Amongst the various political positions held in Finland, Alexander Stubbs counts that of Member of Parliament of Finland and the European Parliament. He has served as the Finnish Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament. His strong language skills and experience in national and international politics make him a strong candidate for President of Finland. He is a convincing advocate for matters important to Finland.

Alexander Stubb became Minister of Finance after serving as Prime Minister of Finland from 2014 to 2015. Upon completing his ministerial term, he became the Vice President of the European Investment Bank. He became the Chair of the Board of Crisis Management Initiative, a Finnish organisation working to prevent and resolve conflicts, during the same period.

Since 2020, Alexander Stubb has been the Director of the School of Transnational Governance at the European University Institute and professor in Florence, Italy.

On a personal Note

In 2022, Alexander Stub became a member of the Board of Trustees for the International Crises Group. He is a bestselling author who has written books and articles on European Politics. He is also a regular Financial Times contributor and speaks five languages. A supporter of multiculturalism, he has been a patron of Helsinki’s Pride Parade in support of same-sex marriage.

Alexander Stubb also firmly believes in mind, body, and happiness. He believes in an inextricable link between the three and that they impact your health and lifestyle. He advocates that a healthy body is needed for a healthy mind and that these two influence your happiness.

Alexander Stubb – Speaker

As a conference speaker, Alexander Stubb is equally confident speaking on politics, economics, and mental health topics. He lives in Finland and speaks Finnish, Swedish, French, German, and English.

  • As a candidate for President of Finland in 2024, Alexander’s public speaking engagements are on hold. 

Speaking Topics

  • Developing the Knowledge Economy
  • Global Economy
  • The Fourth Industrial Revolution
  • European Union
  • Transnational Governance
  • International Cooperation
  • Public Sector Leadership
  • The new world disorder: Power in the 21st Century
  • Global Trends
  • Security Policy
  • Brexit
  • Mind and Body
  • Happiness

Ricardo Cabete

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  • Emotional intelligence expert, international keynote speaker and rock band lead singer
  • Rock singer who has performed at international rock festivals
  • Nominated European Champion Public Speaker by Toastmasters International (2017)
  • Helps leaders and teams increase employment engagement, workplace satisfaction, productivity, and profitability

An emotional intelligence expert, rock band singer, and international keynote speaker, Ricardo Cabete travels the world, delivering powerful keynotes. He helps leaders and teams increase employment engagement, workplace satisfaction, and productivity. This, in turn, boosts profitability. Amongst his clients, he includes the likes of Novartis, PwC, and HSBC.

In a world where technology and artificial intelligence make an increased impact, Ricardo Cabete helps corporate leaders communicate with teams in a way that sparks emotional connections.

Regarding his educational background, Ricardo Cabete holds a degree in applied mathematics, operational research, and statistics from the University of Lisbon. He also holds a postgraduate degree in emotional intelligence and mental health from Instituto CRIAP.

In 2017, Ricardo Cabete was nominated the European Champion of Public Speakers by Toastmasters International. He was placed in the top 30 speakers in the world in a contest with more than thirty thousand participants.

There is, however, more to Ricardo Cabete than meets the eye!

Ricardo Cabete is also a rock band singer who has performed at international rock festivals with the likes of Iggy Pop, The Black Eyed Peas, and The Prodigy. He brings his 18 years of experience in the industry to his engaging keynotes. He is not only an expert in his field, but a great performer also.

Ricardo Cabete – Speaker

As a sought-after conference speaker, Ricardo Cabete appears at global corporate events and international conferences for several industries. These include pharma, insurance, human resources, and banking. He delivers impactful talks that create a high return on investment. He lives in Portugal and is equally proficient in both English and Portuguese.

Speaking Topics

  • THE MASTER OF EMOTIONS: How Top Leaders Manage Emotions to Boost Results
  • THE ENGAGEMENT SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Hidden Drivers of Employee Engagement
  • EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATION: Communication Secrets that Create Empathy and High Performance
  • M A S T E R C L A S ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP: Leadership Best Practices for Team Engagement
  • M A S T E R C L A S RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY: How to Adapt and Be Resilient During Stressful Times

Martin Redrado

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  • Symbiosis of thinker, economic analyst, policy maker, and emerging markets specialist
  • Bestselling author
  • Called upon to take up numerous public offices by the Argentinian Government
  • Recipient of numerous awards

Martin Redrado is a complex individual. He is a symbiosis of thinker, public policy maker, and analyst who just so happens to specialise in emerging countries. His expertise in these areas has made him a popular speaker in various areas across the globe, e.g., Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the United States of America.

Someone with extensive experience in international organisations, Martin Redrado has worked as a Senior Economic Advisor for the World Bank, was a member of the Dispute Resolution Council of the World Trade Organisation and held the role of President of the Council for the Americas of the Basel Compensation Bank, i.e., BIS.

Career

As President of the Central Bank of Argentina from 2004 to 2010, Martin Redrado has seen his policies contribute to the protection of the Argentinian economy during the 2008-2009 financial crises. When the president at the time tried to remove him from office because he refused to transfer reserves to the Bicentennial Fund, his character and integrity brought him to the attention of the international media.

The period from January 2002 to September 2004 saw Martin Redrado serve as Argentina’s Secretary of Commerce and International Economic Relations. The position saw him responsible for forming new strategies to open world markets to Argentinian production.

Regularly summoned by the National Government to occupy various public positions, Martin Redrado, in 1991, took on the role of President of the National Securities Commission. While there, he organised a new regulatory structure for the Argentine capital market. He was also Chairman of the Emerging Markets Committee of the International Organisation of Securities Commission, i.e., IOSCO.

In 1994, Martin Redrado founded the Capital Foundation. The entity is dedicated to economic research and designing public policies.

Academic Background And Other Accomplishments

Concerning his academic background, Martin Redrado graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in administration. His particular areas of specialisation were finance and international economics. He is also a bestselling author.

His career thus far has been littered with awards. Amongst these Martin Redrado includes the French Order of the Legion of Honour, the Brazilian Order of Rio Branco, the Mexican Republic’s Order of the Aztec Eagle, and the Republic of Chile’s Order of the Grand Cross. He was also named one of the hundred young leaders of the new millennium by Time Magazine in 1994 and granted the Exceptional Young Professional in the Area of Economic Innovations by the Junior Chamber of Buenos Aires.

Martin Redrado – Speaker

As a sought-after conference speaker, Martin Redrado is an expert in the analysis of the main economic trends for emerging countries. He regularly gives talks in Europe, the United States, Latin American countries, and Asia. He lives in Argentina and speaks English and Spanish.

Speaking Topics

  • Megatrends and their impact on your business: Martín Redrado classifies which are the essential economic trends that have an impact on the decision-making process. Technology, business, and economics in a single, ready-to-use analytical framework.
  • Political and economic scenarios in Latin America. Effects on the company: An in-depth analysis of the key variables in Latin American economies. A country-by-country approach that highlights the heterogeneous development of the region.
  • Artificial intelligence and its consequences on the economy: The impact of artificial intelligence on our businesses and economies. How to use these tools to improve competitiveness and understand changing consumer behaviour
  • Challenges in Latin America and Asia: Latin America should continue studying the association with Asian countries. A look beyond China and India. Opportunities in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

 

Alex Honnold

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  • Ropeless free-solo climber of El Capitan in Yosemite, accomplishing one of the most incredible climbs ever
  • Star of ‘Free Solo’ winner of an Academy Award
  • Started the climbing podcast Climbing Gold
  • Appeared in films, bestselling author, and philanthropist

Alex Honnold is one of the most famous and respected rock climbers in the world. His stories of his ropeless free-solo climbs have inspired many. The pinnacle of his career was in 2017 when he climbed Yosemite’s El Capitan. According to The New York Times, it was “one of the greatest feats of any kind, ever”. The feat was encapsulated in Free Solo, a film that won an Academy Award. He has appeared in many films since.

The Beginning

Alex Honnold started climbing at age five and participated in many national and international youth climbing championships as a teenager. Although he enrolled at university to pursue a career in civil engineering, he dropped out and went on to live in a minivan for ten years, driving across the USA to go climbing.

Gaining Recognition

First noticed after he free-soloed Yosemite’s Astroman and Rostrum in a day, he went on to solo a dangerous crack that splits Zion’s Moonlight Buttress. Many people at first that his feat was a joke. They changed their minds when, five months later, he free-soloed the Regular Northwest Face of Half Dome. This was one of the most impressive ropeless ascents ever done in the history of solo climbing. The climb went on to feature in the film Alone on the Wall and a 60 Minutes interview.

Many climbing feats later, and Alex Honnold still pursues his climbing passion. National Geographic Magazine, in 2021, signed him for an original docuseries about his quest to climb the peaks of Greenland. He also went on, in the same year, to start a climbing podcast Climbing Gold. He is also a bestselling author and philanthropist.

Philanthropic Work

Alex Honnold started The Honnold Foundation in 2012 while still living in his van and after a trip to Chad and Borneo. He spent hours researching carbon offsets, environmental activism, energy access, and charitable giving. He decided to focus on solar energy, the focus of his foundation to this day.

Alex Honnold – Speaker

As a conference speaker, Alex Honnold reveals his various strategies to master his craft. He dives into his meticulous preparation and mental and emotional management to share lessons from which anyone, no matter their field of expertise, may benefit. His natural delivery style and excellent photographs and film clips from his various adventures ensure a highly entertaining session. He lives in the USA and delivers his talks in English.

Speaking Topics

  • Mental clarity, mastering your craft, and preparation
  • Risk Management
  • Importance of alternative energy
  • Fear and broadening comfort zones

Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel

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  • Expert in Latin American macroeconomics, monetary policy, international finance, economic growth, and development
  • Full professor of economics – elected Chilean 2008 Economist of the Year
  • Bestselling author who regularly contributes to scientific journals and electronic media
  • Member of various government and business advisory boards

Dr Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel, a Full Professor of Economics at Universidad del Desarrollo and Catholic University of Chile, is also an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Chile. His Chilean peers elected him ‘2008 Economist of the Year’.

Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel is also a bestselling author who has published sixteen books and hundreds of scientific publications in international journals. His field of expertise includes international finance, macroeconomics, monetary policy, economic growth, and development. He also regularly contributes columns and op-ed pieces to newspaper and electronic media.

A board member of Banco BCI, the Reforestemos Foundation, the Commission of Institutionality and Philanthropy of Wilderness Areas, and Make-a-Wish Chile, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel is also a former board member of AFP Habitat. He is a member of the National Council of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation for Development, the Advisory Council of the Chilean Foundation for the Pacific, and the Advisory Council of the Chilean Chapter of Transparency International.

Other positions held by Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel include Chief Economist of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Director of the OECD Economics Department in Paris in 2008-2009. He was Chief of Economic Research at the Central Bank of Chile during the previous 12 years. Before that, he was Principal Economist in the Research Department of the World Bank in Washington. He has been Chairman of Chile’s Advisory Fiscal Council, Chairman of the Financial Advisory Board of Chile’s Sovereign Wealth Funds, General Director of Grupo Res Publica Chile, President of the Chilean Economic Association, and President of the Monetary Club.

As an advisor and consultant, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel has collaborated with more than 85 international organisations, global and national corporations, governments, central banks, and universities. He has helped conduct research and provided key financial and policy advice on numerous topics. They include financial markets, macroeconomics and growth policies, pension systems, capital market reform, and policy design.

Regarding his educational background, Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BA and MA in Economics from the Catholic University of Chile.

Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel – Speaker

As a conference speaker, Dr. Klaus Schmidt-Hebbel has been invited to speak at hundreds of international conferences and meetings of international corporations and academic organisations on financial, macroeconomic, and development issues. He lives in Chile and speaks Spanish, English, German, Portuguese, and basic French.

Speaking Topics

  • Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy
  • International Macroeconomics
  • Monetary Economics Global
  • Macroeconomic Environment

Aaron Shawn Harper

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  • The Winologist: Creating winning teams
  • Former NFL player turned successful businessman
  • Bestselling author
  • Recipient of several achievements and board member of King’s Ransom Foundation

Aaron Shawn Harper is ‘The Winologist’. He knows what it takes to create winning teams, whether on an American football field or in the boardroom.

With over 25 years of experience, Aaron Shawn Harper has built a reputation as a leading corporate speaker. Formerly an NFL player, he is now the successful CEO of a multi-million-dollar company. He delights in sharing the principles and strategies he has gained throughout his life to make it through to the winning side.

But Aaron Shawn Harper was not always on the winning side. He graduated last in his class and was voted most likely to fail. This was because he had difficulty learning. He was diagnosed while still young has having four to five learning disabilities. Yet despite these challenges,  he managed to carve a successful career in the NFL for himself, going on to become a successful business owner.

You see, Aaron Shawn Harper never settled for failure. He had set his mind on playing in the NFL while a student at Indiana State University. He achieved this aim immediately after graduation, playing for various high-profile teams. And he went on to achieve so much more!

Shortly after leaving the NFL, he started his multi-million-dollar security firm, i.e., American Services and Protection. This he did by implementing the skills and disciplines learned while playing in the NFL to corporate America.

These days often referred to as The Winologist, Aaron Shawn Harper constantly travels as a motivational speaker. He breaks down elite-level strategies and methodologies high-profile professional athletes use into simple concepts that allow you to win in your life and business environment. His paradigm-shifting approach has helped transform the lives of thousands of people and businesses. This he does by reframing their mindsets from success to winning while activating their inherent potential to compete and dominate at the highest levels.

Besides his success as an NFL player, businessman, and speaker, Aaron Shawn Harper has made a name for himself as a bestselling author. He is the author of two books that have been excellently received. These are “The Winologist: From the locker room to the board room” and “The Winning Edge: 8 Principles That Will Bring Out the Winner in You!”

Aaron Shawn Harper is a serving member of the King’s Ransom Foundation board and is actively involved in his church. His achievements include receiving Big Ten recognition, his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, and winning the National Achievement Award.

Aaron Shawn Harper – Speaker

As a conference speaker, charismatic Aaron Shawn Harper oozes a ‘wow’ factor that mesmerizes audiences. He comes across as personable, believable, and humorous, while his messages are life-changing. He lives in the USA and speaks English.

Speaker Topics

  • CREATING WINNING TEAMS: Learn what great coaches do behind closed doors to win the game! Use these principles and strategies in your corporate office, school, or organization to stay on the cutting edge. Good teams work together, but great teams work as one!
  • PLAY TO WIN: Hear the fascinating personal story of Shawn Harper, a powerful testimony of overcoming adversity by focusing on a vision with the end in mind. Inspire, motivate, and challenge team members to rise to their full potential.
  • NO PRESSURE, NO DIAMOND: You can’t name a well-known leader who did not have great adversity to overcome. Unlimited growth can be gained by facing your obstacles and challenges head-on. Pressure can turn a lump of coal into a beautiful diamond. Adversity will either break you or make you a record-breaker. Which will you be?
  • CREATING CAPACITY–THE GAME CHANGER: When an organization is not growing, it’s already dying. Being unprepared for growth and change happens easily when one is too busy managing day-to-day affairs. Capacity must be created and built into the plan. In this session, learn secrets from business legends such as Walt Disney, Ray Croc, and Bill Gates who foresaw what their businesses should look like well into the future and intentionally planned for sustained growth and prosperity.
  • #154 – DEAD LAST IN HIS CLASS: Hear the fascinating personal story of Shawn Harper who soared from academic failure to college graduate; from sub-par football player to NFL career; from stutterer to international speaker, from broken home to family man and business owner.
  • DYNAMIC COMMUNICATIONS: Next to nothing can be accomplished without clear and effective communication! So much can be lost in translation through texts and emails, so it’s extremely important to make face-to-face contact impactful. Learn about the four major communication styles and how to be fluent in each.

Jenk Oz

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  • Social entrepreneur, social change activist, and DJ
  • Founder and CEO of Thred Media, focusing on publishing, media, consulting, and production aimed at Generation Z
  • Recipient of numerous awards
  • Board member on various organisations and appears in numerous media

Jenk Oz is a young social entrepreneur. But he has also made a name for himself as a public speaker, social change activist, and DJ. He is the Founder and CEO of Thred Media. This social enterprise focuses on publishing, media, consulting, and production aimed specifically at Generation Z.

At Thred Media, the focus is on all aspects of youth culture and social change. It is published in seventeen languages and reaches over 340 thousand teens and young adults in over 220 countries and territories monthly. The business has won many awards. Amongst these, it includes the Vodafone Small Business Award, four W3 Awards, the Next Gen Media Company and International Davey Award, and an Amazon AWS Activator Award.

Jenk Oz has recently launched ThredMedia. The website houses his consulting business. He focuses on helping brands, agencies, and research houses better understand Generation Z beliefs, behaviours, and transformational consumer needs.

His work has resulted in Jenk Oz being featured in various media. These include the likes of Forbes, Business Insider, Oracle for Startups, and the Great British Entrepreneur Society. He has also won several awards, like Media Week 30 Under 30, PPNA Next Gen 30 Under 30, the Diana Award Honour Roll, and the Future Leader Award to name but a few.

Someone who has spoken at more than ninety conferences, Jenk Oz has spoken at 2 Model United Nations conferences. He has also addressed the Oxford University: Model United Nations Conference – London, Vox YMS NYC Marketing Conference in New York City, The World and European Lottery Association Annual Conference, and the SME Beyond Borders Conference in Dubai, to name but a few.

Jenk Oz is also a member of the Google Z-Council, Oracle for Startups, and Microsoft Surface Your Entrepreneur team. He also sits on various boards such as the Marketing Board for Founders4Schhols, WorkFinder App, and UpNext Education, amongst various others. He has also appeared in West End theatre, television, commercials, music videos, short films, voice-overs, and commercial print campaigns.

Jenk Oz – Speaker

As a speaker, Jenk Oz enjoys talking about various topics surrounding Generation Z, young entrepreneurship, social change, and youth employment. He hopes to help other young people develop their ideas. He lives in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

Speaking Topics

  • Gen Z & Gen A- everything
  • Social Change- youth activism across all topics
  • Co-Creation Strategies & Community Building
  • GIG Economy & Young Entrepreneurship
  • Youth Employment
  • Youth Empowerment
  • Digital Media Landscape

Ryan Hopkins

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  • Leading the UK’s Workplace Rebellion and Future of Wellbeing Leader at Deloitte
  • Creator of the ‘future of wellbeing’ on Instagram and TikTok
  • LinkedIn’s Top Voice for Work Life Balance
  • Author of ’52 Weeks of Wellbeing: A No-nonsense guide to a fulfilling work life’
  • CIO of the new mental health platform: jaaq.org (just as a question) on multiple facets of wellbeing from coping with anxiety through to addictive behaviours)

Ryan Hopkins is a man on a mission. It is his life’s ambition to engage one billion people in the betterment of wellbeing. Thus far, he has positively influenced the lives of over half a million people, engaged with over ten million people on various social media platforms, and addressed over sixty thousand people at conferences and events.

To reach so many people, Ryan Hopkins makes use of a variety of platforms providing various services. He is the Future of Wellbeing Leader at Deloitte and the man behind ‘Future of wellbeing’ on both Instagram and TikTok. He is also LinkedIn’s Top Voice for Work-Life Balance, the Host of the Audacious Goals Club, the creator of Toilet Break Wellbeing, and a sought-after speaker.

The bestselling author of ’52 Weeks of Wellbeing: a no-nonsense Guide to a Fulfilling Work Life’, Ryan Hopkins has seen his book sold in forty countries across the globe. He has also been nominated for many awards. He was nominated for the Outstanding Contribution to Mental Health, Wellbeing Consultant of the Year, and Individual Storyteller of the Year Awards. In 2022, he was the winner of the Global Emerging Wellbeing Leader of the Year Award and a finalist in both the Wellbeing Leader of the Year and Inspiring HR Leader of the Year Awards.

His career has seen him collaborate with the BBC, Salesforce, Microsoft, The Economist, various governments, and many more. In addition to this, Ryan Hopkins has lived in six Spanish-speaking countries. He is fluent in the language.

Taking his amazing success into account, one would think Ryan Hopkins knows nothing about adversity and overcoming the challenges it presents. This is not the case. At the age of nineteen, he was in an accident that cost him his ability to walk for a year. As a result, he spiralled into a deep depression. The next eight years saw him go through suicidal periods and deal with bulimia, anxiety, and depression. His perseverance, he believes, made him a better person.

His experiences became the catalyst to want to inspire people around him. As a result, Ryan Hopkins decided to inspire organisations to create cultures of empowerment that allow people to be their best selves daily.

Ryan Hopkins – Speaker

As a speaker, Ryan Hopkins regularly talks about issues that positively influence the lives of thousands of people. His talks regularly see him share his personal story. He has a passion for the future of work, well-being, mental health, and workplace culture, amongst many others.

Ryan  Hopkins lives in the UK and speaks English and Spanish. He also has an elementary proficiency in Portuguese.

Speaking Topics

  • Culture
  • Wellbeing
  • Innovation
  • Future of Work
  • Employee Experience

Katja Schipperheijn

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  • Futurist, award-winning author, and learning strategist
  • Expert on growth and well-being in a human-machine symbiosis
  • Founder of sCooledu, an organisation that teaches children social responsibility
  • Provides comprehensive support to executives seeking inspiration via her podcasts, articles, and webinars

Katja Schipperheijn, an internationally renowned author and learning strategist, is often a guest lecturer on innovations that support learning and knowledge sharing resulting from the symbiosis of man and machine. Her work aims to achieve sustainable growth that focuses on engagement and well-being.

The internationally recognised bestselling author of ‘Learning Ecosystems’, Katja Schipperheijn does not shy away from hypes like the Metaverse or support old dogmas about learning and learning strategies. Although some of the statements in her book seem provocative,  the book offers insights and tools that support a future-orientated strategy that allows growth from continuous improvement, not only individually but in an organisational capacity as well as in society.

Her myriad articles, webinars, and podcasts have seen Katja Schipperheijn provide comprehensive support to executives searching for inspiration. Her experience as an executive and board advisor has enabled numerous organisations to develop sustainable, future-oriented strategies.

Besides her experience with multinational companies, start-ups, and learning institutions, Katja Schipperheijn is also a philanthropist. She is the founder of sCooledu, an organisation committed to teaching children social responsibility. She is committed to promoting digital literacy amongst the younger generation.

Katja Schipperheijn – Speaker

Katja Schipperheijn delivers engaging keynotes that inspire. She tailors her talks to the needs of her audience. Her energetic delivery style and ability to connect with her audience make her an ideal candidate for talks that focus on learning, innovation, and technology. She lives in the Netherlands and speaks Dutch and English.

Speaking Topics

  • Continuous improvement through innovation and learning: Keynotes based on the book Learning Ecosystems, finalist best international business books 2023. A customized keynote that encourages continuous improvement from human-centred innovations that organizations deploy to grow nimble with engaged employees.
  • Has the future caught up with us? In these times of ever-faster innovation, the impact on us as human beings and on the future of work is often overwhelming. In this often provocative keynote, Katja Schipperheijn looks at the future that already seems to have caught up with us. Often inspired by the more than 15,000 children she had in her workshops, she brings innovations like ChatGPT, but also hyperreal alternative worlds.
  • L&D must take on a future-oriented strategic role for the nimble growth of the organisation: The future of work and learning will change drastically with the increasing acceleration of innovations. As a result, now is the perfect time for L&D experts to take on a strategic role in determining the future of the organisation. However, to do so, they need to adopt a growth mindset and drop old dogmas that have defined their ways of working for decades.

Dominik Boesl

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  • Futurist: expert in digital science, automation, and leadership
  • Focuses on new technologies and their effect on humans and society
  • Involved in the future of work and smart cities
  • Supports entrepreneurship in a technological environment

Dominik Boesl, a Professor in Digital Sciences, Automation, and Leadership at the Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft in Germany, worked for FESTO AG & Co KG from January 2019 to December 2020. His time there as Vice President and Head of Robotic Features saw him lead the company’s robotics business unit and define its automation strategy.

Before FESTO, Dominic Boesl had been responsible for Innovation and Technology Management at KUKA. Upon joining, he took on the role of Head of Corporate Strategy. He also became a board member. In 2012, however, he became the Corporate Innovation Manager and took on the role of acting Vice President Consumer Driven Robotics and Senior Corporate Innovation Manager from January 2017 to December 2018.

His tenure at KUKA saw Dominik Boesl profoundly contribute to the group’s strategy on Apps, Cloud, and IoT.

Starting his career at Siemens in 1999, Dominik Boesl helped establish the company’s mobile ecosystem as we know it today. This he did by bringing the first UMTS broadcasting cell to market. He went on to join Microsoft in Germany in 2005.

While at Microsoft, Dominik Boesl held various leadership positions. Instead of moving to Seattle, USA, to pursue a leadership position in programme management at Microsoft, he opted to join the KUKA group.

Dominik Boesl is, these days, also engaged in the IEEE-SA Global Initiative for Ethical Considerations in the Design for Autonomous Systems, the IEEE RAS FDC Incubation Project on Autonomous Systems and their Societal Impact, and the euRobotics Topic Group on Ethical, Social and Legal Implications (ESL) of Robotics, influencing the input to the European roadmaps. He also organises workshops on Technology and Robotics Governance and chairs the Annual IEEE IROS Futurist Forum.

Other positions currently held by Dominik Boesl include, amongst many others, Chair of the GLOBAL IEEE TechEthics ad-hoc Committee, VP for Industrial Activities of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, and a judge of innovation and start-up challenges at various events and forums.

With regards to his educational background, Dominik Boesl graduated with a diploma in Computer Science from the University of Augsburg, Germany, and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh in the USA. Besides his career in the private sector, he has also lectured at various universities. He is also the author of numerous technical and scientific publications. He is currently researching Technology, Robotics, and AI Governance at Munich Technical University. The plan, according to him, is to foster the interdisciplinary discourse about the impact of robotics and automation on society and humankind.

Dominik Boesl, Speaker

As a conference speaker, Dominik Boesl appears at over 100 events across the globe a year. Amongst these, he includes the USA, various European countries, Japan, Australia, Japan, China, and South Korea. He lives in Germany and speaks English and German.

Speaking Topics

  • FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY / FUTURIST RESEARCH / (MEGA-)TREND RESEARCH: It is impossible to predict the future! Albeit one of the oldest desires of humankind, we still do not know for sure what will happen tomorrow. But grace to scientific methods, e.g. (mega-)trend analysis, is to estimate and extrapolate what is most likely to happen over the next two to five decades – from global warming, technological disruptions, ethical challenges, and economic crisis to societal progress.
  • ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION / HUMAN ROBOT COLLABORATION / CONSUMER ROBOTICS: Robotics, Automation, and AI will change the world! Our grandchildren will grow up as the first-Generation R of Robotic Natives. And we are Robotic Immigrants – still with a very analogue background, but we will be witnesses of a huge disruption – first, the Digitalization and then the Automation of our world! Dominik is shaping the future of robotics – in industry and academia – since he joined KUKA and IEEE in 2011.
  • TECHNOLOGY ETHICS / ROBO-ETHICS / AI ETHICS: Ever since the dawn of humankind, technology has been disrupting our lives. From fire, pottery, metalworking over mechanics, transistors to the internet, and robotics: technology is permeating all areas of our living realm! And within itself, it is neither „good“ nor „bad“ – it depends on what we use it for. As technological progress is getting faster, the ethical and moral aspects of technology need more attention, and transparent, educated public discourse is crucial to fostering sustainable and responsible innovation!
  • INNOVATION MANAGEMENT / DESIGN THINKING / DISRUPTION: Everybody is hunting for disruptive innovation. Unfortunately, it cannot be „planned“ but only recognized as such in retrospect. Or could you have foreseen the disruptive power of cars, electricity, transistors, or the Internet? Luckily, there are methods to change mindsets and foster creative, user-centric – speak innovative – thinking. Design Thinking, Blue Ocean Strategy, Business Model Generation Canvas, Value Proposition Design, …, are only a few.
  • (DEMYSTIFYING) TECHNOLOGICAL HYPE TOPICS: Gartner’s Hype Cycle is a great tool to identify technology trends – but also to debunk them. At the peak of the hype, everybody seems to be craving for a certain technology – without knowing about its ups or downsides. Blockchain, the Cloud, neural networks & deep learning, Robot Process Automation, Autonomous Driving, and E-Mobility are good examples. Learn more about how to demystify these trends and get back to the facts that matter.
  • DIGITALIZATION / INDUSTRIE 4.0 / IOT / IIOT: Digitalization is already considered to be the new megatrend, which will affect and disrupt at least all areas of industrial manufacturing and production. Having shaped KUKA’s Industrie 4.0 strategy from the beginning and contributed to the Platform Industrie 4.0, Dominik can share a unique view on IoT from its early beginnings. Maybe, it is even more evolutionary than most people think, and we should not turn it into a self-fulfilling prophecy…
  • TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE / ROBOTIC & AI GOVERNANCE: Technologies like Robotics, Automation, and AI will change our world! They will have at least as much impact on people’s daily lives over the next 50 years as the internet and computers had on the last five decades. To foster sustainable and responsible innovation, the world needs governance structures to (self-)regulate technological progress. Educated discourse involving all kinds of stakeholders must be stoked to address peoples ‘questions and fears!
  • FUTURE OF WORK / CITIES OF THE FUTURE / SMART MOBILITY: We are living in very interesting times! Never before has progress taken such an incredible pace. All parts of our daily lives are affected and will undergo fundamental change. Cities will transform into smart metropolitan areas, where industrial, recreational, and service zones start to blend. New mobility concepts will permeate, enrich and in some cases also challenge these areas. But the biggest change might loom in our work environment…
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP / INTRAPRENEURSHIP / STARTUP MINDSET: What makes a startup so successful? How can large enterprises learn from these „speedboats“? Is there a way, how to catch and transfer their entrepreneurial spirit into existing structures? These questions have been core to Dominik’s work at Microsoft, KUKA, and now Festo. Reach out if you want to hear his answer!
  • IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY: Technology can improve our lives and make the world prosper. The same technology can also cast doom and perish onto whole societies. Why do people either tend to be excited or deeply afraid? What is the Hollywood effect? Dominik’s research in the domain of technology foresight has shed light on these questions.

Tomaz Morais

Tomaz Morais Keynote Speaker by Promotivate Portugal
  • International Rugby Board Consultant, college professor, TV commentator, newspaper columnist
  • Cascais Sport and theatre group technical director
  • Former coach to the Portuguese National Rugby Team
  • Nominated for the World’s Best Coach award in 2004

Tomaz Morais has made great use of his degree in physical education and sports. Although currently the technical director of the Cascais sports and theatre group, his expertise has seen him don many hats. These include a consultant to the International Rugby Board for the Sevens strategic plan, a television commentator, a newspaper columnist, and a college professor.

Becoming coach of the Portuguese National Rugby Team in 2001 saw Tomaz Morais take on a team ranked 30th in the world. Yet, under his leadership, the team rose through the ranks to the 15th place. They also managed to win several international competitions for the first time. These include the XV Championship of Europe (rugby 15), the  European Sevens (rugby sevens), and placing 10th in the Hong Kong Sevens World Championship. They were one of 94 teams participating. His team also placed first in the World University Championship.

One of the highlights of his coaching career, however, was the 2007 World XV World Cup. It was the first time that the National Team participated and the first amateur team to compete in the final phase against professional teams.

In 2004, Tomaz Morais was nominated for the World’s Best Coach Award by the International Rugby Federation.

Someone who these days have become a sought-after speaker, Tomas Morais is also the author of “Commitment: Never Give Up, victories in sport applied to companies”. He believes that the best weapons to attain success are hard work and dedication, and teamwork is one of the fundamental tools in achieving your objectives.

Conference Speaker Tomaz Morais

Tomaz Morais, with his professional outlook on sport and his life in general, understands the joy one experiences in a job well done. As a speaker, he focuses on various areas that include leadership, teamwork, motivation, and conflict management. He lives in Portugal and speaks Portuguese and English.

Speaking Topics

  • In sports as in business
  • The leader, leadership, and communication
  • Team spirit
  • Motivation
  • Conflict management

Manu Bhaskaran

Manu Bhaskaran Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Asian macroeconomics trends and policies expert
  • Partner of Centennial Group International and Founding Director and CEO of Centennial Asia Advisors
  • Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Singapore’s Institute of Policy Studies
  • Bestselling author of “Re-Inventing the Asian Model: The Case of the Singapore”

A partner of Centennial Group International and Founding Director and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Asia Advisors, Manu Bhaskaran has over forty years of experience in the Asian economic, risk assessment, and forecasting sphere.

His role these days sees him co-ordinate the Asian business of Centennial Asia Advisors. The group provides independent economic research on both Asian political and macroeconomic trends for a wide range of parties. These include government agencies, investment institutions, multilateral institutions, and any companies with invested interests in Asia.

As an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Singapore’s Institute of Policy Studies, he focuses on analysing Singapore’s macroeconomic policy frameworks.

Formerly the Chief Economist of a leading international investment bank, his tenure there saw him manage its Singapore-based economic advisory group. Manu Bhaskaran also helped establish the bank’s business presence throughout Southeast and South Asia while focusing on the development of their economic and equity research. While working for the Singapore government, he supervised a team involved in preparing strategic political and economic assessments about Asia for various high-profile government officials.

Amongst the various positions held in public service, Many Bhaskaran counts those of Chairman of a high-level government committee focused on moneylending regulation in Singapore. He also serves as a member of Singapore’s Competition Appeals Board, is a Trustee of the Asia Foundation, a member of the Regional Advisory Board of the International Monetary Fund, is Vice-President of the Economics Society of Singapore, and various others.

With regards to his education, Manu Bhaskaran obtained an MA from Magdalene College, Cambridge University, and a master’s in public administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and is a chartered financial analyst. He is also the bestselling author of “Re-Inventing the Asian Model: The Case of Singapore”.

Manu Bhaskaran – Speaker

As a sought-after conference speaker, Many Bhaskaran focuses on the macroeconomic development in Asian economies and their political risk assessments. He lives in Singapore and presents in English.

Speaking Topics

  • Regional political trends and assessments
  • Country political assessments
  • Country economic assessments: Cyclical turning points, secular growth trends, and policy outlook
  • Regional economic issues and trends: Asian economic integration, trends in credit/debt across Asia, which region or group of countries is likely to outperform, and competitiveness among Asian markets

Javier Diaz-Gimenez

Javier Diaz Gimenez Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Spanish economics expert with an independent, disruptive, radical view
  • Professor of Economics at IESE and Cobas A.M. Chair for Savings and Pensions
  • Bestselling author
  • Has advised both business and government branches about future economic trends

Javier Diaz-Gimenez is an esteemed Economics Professor at IESE and the Cobas A.M. Chair for Savings and Pensions. He is known for his honest, independent, radical, and disruptive approach, which combines his vast knowledge of economic theory with a passion for current events, macroeconomic trends, disruptive technologies, pensions, and communication. His classes, opinions, and media offerings inspire independent thinking and encourage constructive debate.

Academic economy is a diverse field that includes mathematicians, statisticians, and programmers. Javier Diaz-Gimenez is a programmer at heart who uses numerical methods to solve equations that form the basis of algorithms that can simulate the behaviour of artificial economies. His innovative approach has been instrumental in understanding the results of policy reforms in real-life scenarios, including changes in monetary and fiscal policies and pension system reforms.

Javier Diaz-Gimenez’s research has been published in prestigious academic journals, such as the Journal of Political Economy, the Journal of Monetary Economics, and the International Economic Review. He has also co-authored articles with renowned economist Edward C. Prescott, the recipient of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Economics. Javier is a bestselling author who has written two highly regarded textbooks on macroeconomics. His current focus is on financial disruption and pension reform, where he seeks to foster constructive dialogue and promote positive change.

Javier Diaz-Gimenez has extensive experience advising the finance industry, having served on the accounting committee for Martinsa-Fadesa and the Strategy Committee of Consulnor, a wealth management firm that was later acquired by Banca March in 2013. He has also consulted for the economic think tank FEDEA and Orienta Capital, a wealth manager. From 2015 to 2018, he partnered with Sechman Partners, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate finance. His goal is to bring innovative and constructive solutions to the finance industry.

The public sector has offered Javier Diaz-Gimenez various positions, including that of a senior consultant at the Economic Office of the President in 2004. Although he turned down the latter, he has worked as a consultant at the Research Department of the Minister of Industry. His constructive approach to policymaking has helped shape the public discourse on important economic issues.

Javier Diaz-Gimenez has been a vocal advocate for Spanish pension reform for over twenty years. His constructive approach has been instrumental in raising awareness of the need for reform and promoting positive change. The Spanish government has recognized the need for reform and is currently working on implementing changes.

Javier Diaz-Gimenez is a respected media personality, having appeared on radio and television, as well as in newspaper stories. His constructive approach to economic issues has made him a sought-after commentator, with appearances in prestigious media outlets such as COPE, Bloomberg, The Economist, CNN, The Financial Times, and La SER. He also hosts a weekly half-hour podcast, where he promotes constructive dialogue and engagement on important economic issues.

Javier Diaz-Gimenez – Speaker

Javier Diaz-Gimenez is a frequent lecturer for senior executive audiences and a keynote speaker at industry events. He gives talks on a variety of topics, with a focus on macroeconomic trends, pensions, and Bitcoin. His constructive approach to economic issues has made him a respected voice in the industry. He lives in Spain and speaks both Spanish and English.

Speaking Topics

  • The global economy: macroeconomic trends and fluctuations.
  • The world in 2030: technology, innovation, and disruption.
  • The ABC of longevity, pensions, and savings for retirement.
  • Reinventing Spanish pensions: a constructive approach.
  • Bitcoin: trick, treat, or constructive disruption?

Gordon Tredgold

Gordon Tredgold Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Top performance and leadership expert
  • Equips organisation leaders with tools to drive engagement, performance, and profit
  • Recognised as a ‘Top 10 Leadership Expert and Speaker’ by Global Gurus
  • Bestselling author

Gordon Tredgold is a former executive with a remarkable track record of delivering complex projects worth $100 million, managing departments worth $300 million, and leading global teams of up to 1,000 employees. He has helped clients save $350 million in operational costs, increase performance by 50%-500%, and tripled revenue for entrepreneurs within just a year.

Recognized as a ‘Top 10 Leadership Expert and Speaker’ by Global Gurus, Gordon Tredgold is also the author of one of the Top 5 Leadership Blogs, where he has shared over 1300 articles. His work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, CEO World, Chicago Tribune, and Addicted 2Success. His articles have been translated into 21 languages.

The successful author of four books, Gordon Tredgold has seen his latest book, “FAST – 4 Principles Every Business Needs to Achieve Success and Drives Results,” as a finalist in the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year.

While studying Mathematics at University, Gordon Tredgold developed a unique ability to analyse complex situations and devise straightforward solutions. He realized early in his career that simplifying solutions and communicating them in an easy-to-understand manner have a significant impact on the outcome. As a result, Gordon Tredgold advocates for simplicity in everything he does, which makes solutions accessible, empowers people and excites them, and encourages them to act.

Gordon Tredgold has developed a highly successful and proven FAST Approach that simplifies solutions, increases engagement and accountability, and ensures results. He has shared this approach with esteemed clients such as Accenture, GE Aviation, Allianz, Baxter International, Arizona Dept of Child Safety, American Airlines, and many others.

Gordon Tredgold – Speaker

A sought-after keynote speaker, Gordon Tredgold focuses on the topics of leadership, employee engagement, and operational excellence. He lives in Spain and speaks English and French.

Speaking Topics

  • Creating a “Can Do” Culture: When it comes to creating successful teams, attitude is everything. In this talk, I teach a simple, easy-to-use three-step approach which will transform your teams by giving them a can-do attitude which will give them the belief in their own abilities that will help them to transform their performance.
  • My Little Secrets For Your Big Success: According to research 92% of people fail to achieve their goals, with many giving up before they have even started. In this talk I will teach you the four-step approach that I have used to help companies significantly improve their operational performance, how I went from couch potato to marathon runner in just 6 months, and how I managed to write 1200 articles in just 4 years. My little secrets for your big success will teach you the tools not only to start to follow your goals with confidence, but it will also put you in eight percent of people who successfully achieve them.
  • How to Create Engaged, Empowered Teams That Drive Performance and Deliver Amazing Results: 70% of US staff are either disengaged or actively disengaged which costs the US economy between $450-550 billion every single year. In this talk, I will teach your audience what causes teams to become disengaged and how by using the FAST Approach you can create highly engaged, excited, and empowered teams that will deliver amazing results. I have used FAST to help save $350, increase performance by 50 -500 %, and helped one company triple its revenue in just 1 year.

 

Savvas Trichas

Savvas Trichas Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Expert in verbal and written communication, negotiation, and human resource management
  • Bestselling author of ‘The Power of Communication’
  • Three times TEDx speaker
  • Certified coder in the facial action coding system

Dr. Savvas Trichas is a remarkable keynote speaker who skillfully merges innovative research with practical guidance to create inspiring moments. He has delivered three TEDx talks in different parts of the world and has partnered with prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, the University of Durham, and the Association of Cyprus Banks.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Savvas Trichas is a guest lecturer at the FBI National Academy Associates Cyprus Police, where he teaches management, communication, and deception detection. He holds a PhD in Human Resources Management and Marketing and contributes to the Harvard Business Review.

Savvas Trichas is also a highly respected manuscript reviewer for leading international scientific journals on leadership and organizational behaviour, such as The Leadership Quarterly. His research focuses on nonverbal communication, particularly facial expressions, and his scientific publications rank #1 and #2 globally on Google Scholar under the keywords “leadership” and “facial expression”. He is also the bestselling author of ‘The Power of communication’.

To conduct his groundbreaking research, Savvas Trichas became an officially certified coder in the facial action coding system (FACS), a widely used tool that combines anatomy with photo or video analysis to precisely identify facial muscle movement and intensity. His dedication to this field has earned him international recognition and admiration.

Savvas Trichas – Speaker

As a conference speaker, Savvas Trichas analyses various aspects pertaining to his field of expertise. This includes body language, leadership, lie detection, and the psychology of communication. He lives in Cyprus and speaks Greek and English.

Speaking topics

  • Resilience, Agility and Well-being: Growing powerful teams: As the African proverb says, “If you want to go fast go alone, but if you want to go far go together”. What does Harvard have to tell us about 25,000 working adults in 25 countries? That resilience, agility, and well-being can transform a group of random individuals into a dream team. Savvas reveals the secrets behind growing powerful teams in this highly interactive keynote.
  • Redefining Negotiation: Getting to Yes: In this keynote, Savvas discusses the MIT and Harvard proven tactics that help professionals generate value through their negotiations. Specifically, the talk focuses on protecting and increasing the value of arguments, building trust to improve outcomes, and reducing uncertainty, and recognizing the power of emotion in conversation. Finally, the dark and the invisible sides of negotiation are introduced through an interactive paradigm to present the mechanics of contemporary negotiation.
  • Connect, then Lead: It’s What You Don’t Say That Matters: In today’s highly competitive world, everyone communicates but only a few people connect. Connecting with people means making every moment valuable and in the long run, it will change your business. In this keynote, Savvas shares his insights into communication beyond words. Body language is a huge part of connecting with others and takes up a large part of daily communication.
  • The Art of Storytelling: Generating Brand Attention and Sales Through Successful Narratives: Stories make people feel and see. They make people use their inner senses. Studies demonstrate that stories can change our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. Findings from the area of neurobiology reinforce the above by showing that being exposed to successful narratives increases oxytocin in our blood (a neurochemical related with kindness that motivates cooperation). So, a story will capture people’s hearts by first attracting their brains. Global business titans such as Apple, IKEA, Coca-Cola, YouTube, and Facebook, invest millions of dollars in the area called brand storytelling because they know that content cannot be pushed into the brain, it must be pulled in. Stories have that pull-in function.
  • Humanizing Work: Servant Leadership & Empathy: Lao Tzu, Jesus Christ, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa. What do all these people have in common? They were servant leaders. In a global post-pandemic era, where emotions are frequent and intense, servant and empathetic leadership is now more relevant than ever before. In a nutshell, service before self is utmost.
  • Revolutionizing Customer Experience: The New Era: Think of a restaurant you visited in the last couple of months that was just good. Do you consider yourself as a loyal supporter of that restaurant? Would you recommend it to a friend that is visiting from another city looking for somewhere nice to go?
  • The Science of Public Speaking: Talk to Persuade: What worries you the most while you are on stage presenting? Forgetting your words? Not being interesting enough? Research demonstrates that there are two ways to overcome your limitations as a public speaker: to learn effective techniques, and then practice them on stage repeatedly. It is not nuclear physics, but it is a fact. The proposed keynote aims to decode and introduce the science behind public speaking to add value to the area of presentations.
  • Leading Transformation: The impact of Curiosity, Communication and Leadership: The business world today is sailing in different waters compared to thirty years ago. Change is inevitable and we need to think of the transformation process no longer as just a question of keeping up, but rather a leadership issue that requires a deep shift in mindset. Consequently, it’s going to take a new set of leadership skills and structures to captain this ship.
  • The Truth About Lies: The Leader’s Guide: A study published in the prestigious scientific journal of Personality and Social Psychology Review in 2006 revealed only a 54-percent chance of accurately detecting lies. This study included nonexpert judges and expert judges such as police officers, detectives, judges, interrogators, criminals, customs officials, mental health professionals, polygraph examiners, job interviewers, federal agents, and auditors. These odds are slightly better than a coin toss!
  • Technology as a Servant and Master: The Disruption, and the Hidden Leverage: In our today’s fast-paced technological world everyone communicates but only a few people connect. When people can truly connect, every moment they spend with others, they can make it valuable, and if they are in business, they can make it profitable. This keynote demonstrates how attention shapes our reality and how we can transform technological distractions into a competitive advantage.

 

Leandro Morgado

Leandro Mergado Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Mentalist: Expert in how the mind works, its capabilities, and how to boost its performance
  • Bestselling author of ‘The Secrets of Your Mind’
  • An acknowledged spoken word artist

Leandro Morgado creates immersive experiences that seamlessly blend storytelling and interactivity with participants as the key players. He is also a lecturer, speaker, and facilitator who delves into the workings of the mind, exploring how we can enhance its capabilities and boost its performance.

With a degree in Anthropology, Leandro Morgado discovered his true passion for communication. He set out to discover an original way to communicate potentially transformative ideas, combining different sources of knowledge. His fascination with mentalism led him on a voyage of discovery, unifying ends that previously seemed disconnected. He became intrigued by what makes us equal and different from each other – the mind and its functioning.

Leandro Morgado’s work brings together multiple aspects and valences of knowledge and information, resulting in something hybrid. He creates psychological entertainment content for the general public in the form of interactive shows, while also sharing knowledge about perception, language, memory, awareness, and critical thinking in conferences, training courses, and workshops.

His efforts have earned him recognition as an award-winning author and spoken word artist. He has presented his work in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and recently published his first book, ‘The Secrets of Your Mind’. In this book, Leandro Morgado shares techniques and methods to improve how we relate to our thoughts and actions.

Leandro Morgado – Speaker

A sought-after speaker who has appeared before audiences throughout Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. His interactive, dynamic, and compelling approach delights audiences. He lives in Portugal and speaks Portuguese and English.

Speaking Topic

  • Trick Brain: Anthropologist and Mind Reading Performer, Leandro Morgado, offers a lecture covering perception, communication, memory, critical thinking, and human behaviour. The hacks taught can be applied in personal and professional settings, leading to a more fulfilling life.
  • Perception, Communication, and Human Behaviour 

Giovanni Soldini

Giovanni Soldini Conference Speaker by Promotivate Speaker Agency
  • Record-breaking yachtsman and skipper
  • Bestselling author
  • Saved the life of a yachting colleague while on a solo venture
  • Committed to raising awareness about the effect of pollution on the oceans

Although known in the yachting world as a record-breaking skipper, Giovanni Soldini has vast experience in the retail industry. He is highly skilled in negotiating, business planning, marketing strategy, and digital marketing.

As a yachtsman, however, Giovanni Soldini caught the sailing bug as a child. He has taken part in ocean racing for over twenty-five years. Two of these races include single-handedly sailing around the world. He won the Around Alone race in 1999 and finished second overall in the BOC Challenge. Other races he participated in include six Quebec-Saint Malos where he gained one victory in the monohull category, three Transat Jacques Vabres where he claimed two victories, and six Ostars where he had two victories, to name a few. His latest effort, in 2023, saw him and his team place second in the Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac).

In 1999, Giovanni Soldini made world headlines, not only as a solo world champion but also for saving the life of Isabelle Autissier. Her boat had capsized during extremely difficult weather conditions.

His most recent accomplishments, besides placing second in the Transpac Yacht Race, include him, together with his team, sailing around the world twice. They have also competed in various regattas about the Maserati Multi 70 trimaran. Together, they achieved several victories and racked up new world records.

During his expeditions, Giovanni Soldini noticed the effect of water pollution on the oceans. As a result, he has committed himself to raising awareness about this problem and its effect on both sea life and us as humans. He has also become a bestselling author. His books not only reflect his various voyages but also the profound lessons they have taught him.

Giovanni Soldini – Speaker

As a conference speaker, Giovani Soldini makes use of his own life experiences to encourage and motivate others. He lives in Italy and speaks Italian. He also has limited working proficiency in French, English, and Spanish.

Speaking Topics

  • Lessons from the sea: commitment and discipline, suffering and pain, courage, challenge
  • What he has learned from his solo adventure and from his team competitions
  • Respect for nature
  • Teamwork