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All the KeyNote speakers on our directory are screened by our recruitment team. They are inspirational thought-leaders, and experienced and accomplished speakers. Our teams are here to advise you on the most suitable speaker for your event. You can rest assured that you will get the inspirational subject-matter expert that you are looking for. Our speakers have typically spoken to large audiences (hundreds of people). In addition, we are training experts and thought-leaders to inspire from stage.

Are you looking for thought leaders and experts in the areas of leadership, marketing, HR, diversity and inclusion, technology, finance, sustainability, transformation, politics, mindfulness, or sexual health? We have them all! You can have a diverse and balanced speaker panel at your next conference, convention, or corporate gathering.

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Danielle Van de Velde

Dani Van de Velde helps others understand and master the art of meditation, transformative inner practice, and healing through private coaching, energy sessions, courses, and tailored programs for individuals, schools, and organisations. She is a popular speaker at industry forums, a published writer, and holds regular retreats in Asia and Australia.  Dani is a qualified meditation teacher through the Awareness Institute, Australia, a member of the Meditation Association of Australia and the International Meditation Teachers’ Association, recognising the standard of her teaching and program development.   Dani draws from techniques and wisdom of numerous world traditions, current research, and her own experience. She is a Reiki Master and a sought-after healer and spiritual mentor with an international client base. Her focus is on enabling others to understand and work with the design and function of their mind/body/energy system, to engage in the transformative inner practice for purpose-driven direction, maximum performance, self-healing, and intuitive living.    

Meditation

Inner Transformation

Conscious Living

Oceania

Gabriela Christian-Hare

Gabriela is a leader in the social justice sector, lawyer and speaker, with a career spanning Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She is currently Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Pro Bono Centre, Australia's government-funded center of leadership for pro bono legal services. Gabriela practiced corporate finance law in Sydney, London, and Tokyo with top tier law firms and as in-house corporate counsel with a leading investment bank. Mid-career, she made a decision to dedicate her career to social justice and swapped life in the City of London to work in the field for UNHCR in Damascus.     She was then appointed Special Advisor to Head of Mission of Tony Blair's Office of the Quartet Representative in Jerusalem, helping to support Palestinian economic development and institution building. Gabriela now bridges the private and social justice sectors, dedicating her career to guiding private sector organizations on a similar journey to work with a social purpose. Gabriela holds a Master's in International Human Rights Law from the University of Oxford. She also has a keen interest in film and television production, has executive-produced a number of productions, and is a Voting Member of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA). 

Management

Purpose

Social

Asia

Wendy Tan

Wendy's work is about learning and bringing forth ideas to help us act with wisdom for the greater good. Being a Chinese with a Western education, Wendy draws from both wells to find insight and inspiration for us to be better human beings and leaders to create institutions that work for all.     The author of Wholeness in a Disruptive World: Pearls of Wisdom from East and West, Wendy is also a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP), a designation conferred by the National Speakers Association as the international measure of professional platform competence. She connects with her audience through her authentic, heartful and thought-provoking disposition. Her work has won the InnovPlus Spark and HRO Today Thought Leadership Awards. Wendy co-founded Flame Centre in 2004, a talent development practice based in Asia.     Flame Centre partners with Dr. Beverly Kaye in career development and talent engagement solutions and Peter Block's Flawless Consulting workshops in the Asia Pacific region. Wendy has worked with numerous multinational corporations and government agencies in her career. She speaks both English and Mandarin. Wendy holds a Master's of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) from Pepperdine University and graduated with honors from the National University of Singapore in Psychology. 

Learning Ability

Resilience

Learning in the Future of Work

Whole Leader

Europe

Raquel Ark

Born and raised in Puerto Rico and Ohio, USA, and now living in Germany, Raquel has over 25 years of experience managing, coaching, facilitating, and teaching in the communication field. As founder of Listening ALCHEMY, Raquel is very curious about the conditions and capacities to hold a listening space that connects and inspires.   She has been researching and experimenting with listening beyond traditional training and has learned from and collaborated with listening scientists and professionals. She is the podcast host for, “Listen in with Raquel Ark, focused on listening in teams and organisations beyond what we typically consider.   Experience includes:   Communication & interpersonal effectiveness consulting, training & coaching in e.g., tech, large organizations, and NGOs  Leadership positions in the health & chemical industry  University instructor in both Germany and USA 1st Vice President-elect for the International Listening Association    

Listening

Communication

Leadership

Asia

Katia Melazzi

Katia has extensive experience in marketing, branding and business strategy developed in the two decades working on leading brands in a variety of international positions in FMCG companies. In 2015, she decided to stand up for a higher purpose to make a positive impact on society and she started her journey in the nonprofit sector.     Katia currently serves as President for Tabitha Foundation Singapore - a nonprofit dedicated to lifting underprivileged Cambodian families out of poverty- and as President for the Nokor Tep Society supporting the completion of the Nokor Tep Women's Hospital that focuses on women's health. She is also Vice President of PrimeTime Business & Professional Women Association which helps professional women achieve their highest potential through inspiring talks, professional development, and networking.    Katia's passion is mentoring & coaching people. She enjoys supporting individuals set and achieve their goals, make powerful choices and take effective action that will shape a richer and more meaningful life, both personally and professionally. Having lived and worked in 12 countries, she has an invaluable and diverse perspective on multicultural and gender issues.   

Management

Empowerment

Gender

North America

Jill Goldenziel

Dr. Goldenziel speaks and consults on International Law, International Security, Geopolitical Risk, Leadership, Business, and Human Rights, Migration, and Disinformation. She has briefed United Nations officials, world parliamentarians, and senior military leaders on her award-winning research, including speaking alongside Angela Merkel and other world leaders at the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Migration.  At Marine Corps University, Dr. Goldenziel has lectured 1,200 U.S. and foreign field-grade military officers on the law of war, international law, and migration, and has taught 200 officers in seminars on law, leadership, and international security.  She is also an Affiliated Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fox Leadership International program.  Dr. Goldenziel’s work has appeared in top scholarly journals, and she is regularly quoted and cited in the press. She holds a Ph.D. and A.M. in Government from Harvard, a J.D. from NYU, and an A.B. from Princeton. Visit http://www.jillgoldenziel.com and follow her @JillGoldenziel.     

Leadership

Geopolitical Risk

Business and Human Rights

Law

Asia

Christine Amour-Levar

Christine Amour-Levar is a Philanthropist, Adventurer, Author, and Advocate. She has built a global career as a Marketing & Communications Expert and Social Entrepreneur intent on solving some of the world's most pressing issues. A passionate champion of female empowerment and environmental conservation, Christine co-founded Women on a Mission (WOAM) and founded HER Planet Earth, two award-winning, not-for-profit organisations that take all-female teams on pioneering expeditions, as a way to support worthy causes. HER Planet Earth's primary objective is to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged women affected by climate change, while WOAM aims to empower women who have been subjected to violence and abuse.    Christine is also a Board Member and Advisor to several purpose-led organisations focused on Female Empowerment and Sustainability. She has won multiple awards including the United Women Singapore Gender Equality Impact Changemaker Award, a Women of the Future Kindness & Leadership SEA Leading Lights 2020. 

Diversity

Inclusion

Climate

Oceania

Katrina McCarter

Katrina is the founder and CEO of Marketing to Mums, a marketing and research consultancy based in Australia. She is a Marketing Strategist who specializes in understanding mothers as a powerful market sector, through experience and research.     Katrina is the author of best-selling book, Marketing to Mums, and is highly regarded for her creative growth strategies and her ability to negotiate strategic partnerships to increase sales and profits in selling to mums. Katrina is an award-winning businesswoman and mother of three, Katrina is a sought-after international speaker and regular contributor to business media. 

Marketing

Branding

Asia

Joanne Flinn

Twice a TEDx speaker, and founder of Audacious Sustainability, Joanne is an award-winner executive, futurist, author, and global keynote speaker. She is the author of three best-selling books on business growth and delivering results in changing times. She’s been quoted in CNA and by the Asian Banker. Her next book, Audacious Sustainability is due out in Q3’21.    Joanne Flinn ran her first $10 million dollar business at 23, went on to lead a business for PricewaterhouseCoopers, and then became a senior executive on the IT ExCo at a major Asian bank. Today she helps clients think like unicorns for sustainable high performance as an individual, teams, and businesses.  In her work with Boards and the CSuite, it’s about cash, capital, climate, and culture.     Joanne holds an MSc in Consulting and Coaching for Change from HÈC Paris jointly run with Saïd Business School, the University of Oxford, a BEc/LLB, and a post-graduate diploma in finance and investment.  She’s lived in Asia since 1978. And she has a thriving artistic practice as Booth Aster. 

Sustainability

Leadership

Finance

Audacity

Europe

Dr. Elke Duwenig

Dr. Elke Duwenig is an inspiring senior expert, skilled in biotechnology and innovation on agricultural and life science challenges, with a passion for sustainable solutions. She is currently active in Regulatory and Government Affairs for Human Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Enzymes, Flavour, and Pharma products at Nutrition & Health, BASF SE. She was also an expert lead in the Corporate Renewable Raw Material Roadmap at BASF. Elke gives expert guidance for strategies and roadmaps as well as for R&D projects and sales products. She is strongly engaged in legislation and authority work to safeguard biotech products and opening markets together with EuropaBio, EU SFI, FEFANA, AMFEP, and other trade associations and think tanks like BIC, ILSI, and AFSI, both in the EU and globally.   Elke studied biology and chemistry at the University of Münster, Germany, and Stanford University, USA. She graduated and completed her doctorate in molecular plant physiology at the Institute for Gene-Biological Research (Institut für genbiologische Forschung) IGF, Berlin, and did two postdocs at the Max-Planck Institute in Golm and the University of Freiburg, Germany, before joining BASF.   

Biotechnology

Sustainability

Green Transformation

Asia

Geraldine Gauthier

Geraldine is an executive coach, business owner, global keynote speaker, and personal trainer. She inspires executives to reach peak performance by being mentally focused, physically energised, and emotionally connected. She runs a coaching school accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and offers a digital coaching toolbox to coaches and companies (GoMasterCoach.com).   Her career began in the Finance Industry 20 years ago where she held various positions focused on change management, merger & integration, and team development, including leadership roles in Asia & Europe. A strong believer in the power of coaching in this disrupted world, she decided to become a coach and a personal trainer to help people work smarter and live better. She delivers motivational talks and training on Energy Management, Confidence Coaching, and Inclusive Leadership.   

Leadership

Empowerment

Health/Well-being

Asia

Nathalie Ricaud

The change that happens when you declutter and get organized isn't just with your physical space, it's at a mental and emotional level where the real magic happens, says Nathalie. Nathalie is a professional organizer and the founder of Get Organised & Beyond. She works with individuals who feel overwhelmed by all the stuff they have accumulated in their home and life.    She helps them face the discomfort of decluttering, establish systems, and embrace new habits so they can create and maintain a clutter-free, organized and peaceful home and make time for the important things in their life. Nathalie is also the author of a blog and is regularly published in the media.    She has been speaking for organizations such as Airbnb, DBS, Ikea, National Library Board, Prudential, Robinsons, and SAP. Prior to setting up Get Organised & Beyond in 2013, Nathalie has spent over 20 years in the supply chain field, planning and managing large projects, optimizing warehouse space, processes and systems, and driving efficiencies. Nathalie is originally from France and has been living in Singapore since 1998. 

HEALTH/WELL-BEING

Self-help

Self-development

Asia

Yasmine Khater

Yasmine is on a mission to develop trustworthy leaders in hopes that we transform the global trust crisis and accelerate the speed of problem-solving. An adventurer, storyteller, B Corp Ambassador, podcast host and producer of Asia's first documentary series around climate change. People buy from people they know, like and trust.     Backed with 14 years of experience in psychology, communication, and mixed heritage, Yasmine has helped Danone craft the story to launch the first 100% circular bottle and enabled ClubMed employees to amplify their story. Focusing on building trust, her Sales Story Labs enable leaders to have greater influence, visibility, and impact on their business. During her show, the Sales Story Podcast, she interviews CEOs from across Asia on how they utilized storytelling to sell ideas, raise funds, and inspire teams to scale their business.     An adventurer, Yasmine has embarked on an Arctic expedition, cycled, and hiked through some of the world's toughest mountain terrains. She is currently working on raising funds to produce a documentary with UNDP and the World Bank to feature new Asian sustainable innovations. She is passionate about more inclusive conversations and is a certified interfaith facilitator that helps leaders in education be more innovative. Her program, Panels that Inspire, instills women leaders with confidence to increase female representation on industry panel. 

Sales

Branding

Storytelling

Asia

Bhali Gill

Bhali Gill is a psychologist, professional speaker, and executive coach with over 10 years of experience in Australia and Singapore. She has worked with global organisations such as SAP, Randstad, Accenture, Abbott, and IBM. Currently, she is lecturing the psychology program at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and James Cook University (JCU). With a reach of over 100,000 readers, her writing has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Golf/Women, SUSScribe, and Medium.   Bhali is also the founder of Corporate Wellbeing and Conscious Unicorn, where her work and dedication to creating productive, mentally healthy, and positive workplaces for employees and organisations have come highly recommended. Her wellbeing/leadership workshops have been applauded by many employees who have testified to having developed new skills, transformed their lives, and created the resilience needed in global organisations.   As an experienced, certified and highly skilled executive and personal coach, Bhali has enabled her clients to discover and reach their potential whilst remaining aligned to themselves. She has a broad range of coaching experience including coaching leaders to develop an effective team, thinking more strategically, and increasing emotional intelligence. She has worked with directors & C-suite leaders from various organisations such as Unilever, Nike, Standard Chartered, Airbnb, and Uber.    

Positive Psychology

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Conscious Living

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