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Farah Khan

Farah Khan

Award-Winning Director & Choreographer; First Female Filmfare Best Director Nominee; Expert in Creative Leadership
Transforming storytelling through cultural insight and cinematic innovation.
Farah Khan

Farah Khan

Award-Winning Director & Choreographer; First Female Filmfare Best Director Nominee; Expert in Creative Leadership

Farah Khan is an award-winning choreographer, director, and actor in the Hindi film industry. She is the successful director of blockbusters like Om Shanti Om and the first female director nominated for a Filmfare Award. Recognized as a sharp businesswoman and role model, her keynotes blend witty storytelling with motivational insights on women empowerment and teamwork. She inspires audiences to follow their dreams, lead with determination, and compete successfully on their own terms.

Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik

First Indian Female Paralympic Medallist; Recipient of Padma Shri & Arjuna Award; Global Disability Advocate
Reimagining strength and inclusivity in sports and society.
Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik

First Indian Female Paralympic Medallist; Recipient of Padma Shri & Arjuna Award; Global Disability Advocate

Dr. (h.c.) Deepa Malik is India's first female Paralympic Medallist across any sport, a record-breaking international athlete, and a recipient of both the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. She is the founder of the Wheeling Happiness Foundation, which empowers disabled persons through sports and adventure activities. Her keynotes, delivered globally, advocate for Ability Beyond Disability, offering an inspiring, firsthand account of achieving the impossible through perseverance, courage, and self-reliance.

Shalini Raghunathan

Shalini Raghunathan

Co-Founder, 3 Big Things; Design Strategist & Storyteller
Helping organizations think deeper, design better, and transform together.
Shalini Raghunathan

Shalini Raghunathan

Co-Founder, 3 Big Things; Design Strategist & Storyteller

Shalini Raghunathan is a design strategist and co-founder of 3 Big Things, a behavioral design studio. With over 20 years of experience at tech giants like Autodesk and Salesforce, she is an expert in guiding digital transformation through a powerful blend of design strategy and cultural insight. A compelling keynote speaker, Shalini helps audiences learn to simplify complexity and align with purpose. She speaks on customer experience innovation, cultural transformation, and how to apply human-centered design to solve complex business challenges, empowering teams to create lasting impact.

George Kohlrieser

George Kohlrieser

Distinguished Professor, IMD Business School; Hostage Negotiator & Organizational Psychologist; Author of Hostage At The Table
Transforming leadership through courage, psychology, and profound dialogue.
George Kohlrieser

George Kohlrieser

Distinguished Professor, IMD Business School; Hostage Negotiator & Organizational Psychologist; Author of Hostage At The Table

Dr. George A. Kohlrieser is a Distinguished Professor at IMD Business School and an organizational psychologist who pioneered applying hostage negotiation techniques to corporate leadership and conflict management. The Founder and Director of IMD's flagship High Performance Leadership (HPL) Program, his book Hostage At The Table is an international bestseller. His keynotes provide senior executives with actionable strategies to resolve conflict, influence others, and build a Secure Base Leadership culture that sustains high performance.

Simone Heng

Simone Heng

Human Connection Specialist; Award-Winning Author & International Broadcaster; Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Empowering human connection in a digitally fragmented world.
Simone Heng

Simone Heng

Human Connection Specialist; Award-Winning Author & International Broadcaster; Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Simone Heng is an award-winning author and global expert in human connection, with over 20 years of experience as an international broadcaster for HBO Asia and CNBC. She is one of the youngest Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) in the world. Her book, Let’s Talk About Loneliness, is a Nautilus Book Award winner and focuses on mental wellbeing and social change. Her keynotes provide actionable strategies, including the 5 Pillars of Connection, to drive performance, keep talent engaged, and foster a culture of deep connection regardless of geography or polarized views.

Irina Bokova

Irina Bokova

Former Director-General of UNESCO; Expert on Global Governance and Soft Power
Bridging education, culture, and diplomacy for sustainable global peace.
Irina Bokova

Irina Bokova

Former Director-General of UNESCO; Expert on Global Governance and Soft Power

Irina Bokova is the former Director-General of UNESCO (2009–2017), the first woman and first Eastern European to hold the post. She is a global expert on cultural heritage, global governance, and the role of education in sustainable development. Her leadership led to the UN Security Council recognizing the safeguarding of cultural heritage as a peace and security imperative. As a speaker, she provides critical insights on the challenges of global governance, women’s rights, and how to leverage soft power for sustainable, inclusive development in the 21st century.

Jeanne Bliss

Jeanne Bliss

Pioneer of the Chief Customer Officer Role; Founder & President, CustomerBliss; Global CX Expert
Championing empathy to elevate customer experiences and organizational culture.
Jeanne Bliss

Jeanne Bliss

Pioneer of the Chief Customer Officer Role; Founder & President, CustomerBliss; Global CX Expert

Jeanne Bliss is known as the “Godmother of Customer Experience.” She pioneered the role of the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at companies like Lands’ End and Microsoft, driving loyalty rates up to 95%. As the Co-Founder of the Customer Experience Professionals Association, she has delivered over 2,000 keynotes on how to build a roadmap toward genuine customer experiences. Her books, including the groundbreaking Chief Customer Officer and the bestseller Would You Do that To Your Mother?, provide actionable frameworks for earning passionate advocates inside and outside a business.

Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring

Brand Futurist & CEO, We First; Bestselling Author of Lead With We
Championing transformative business through social impact and purpose-driven leadership.
Simon Mainwaring

Simon Mainwaring

Brand Futurist & CEO, We First; Bestselling Author of Lead With We

Simon Mainwaring is a leading brand futurist and the CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy specializing in purpose-driven brands. He is the bestselling author of Lead With We and We First. His books provide a blueprint for organizations to accelerate growth through social impact. Ranked among the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World by Real Leaders magazine, he provides critical insights on how brands can survive crises, thrive in fast-changing markets, and utilize a Lead With We mindset for competitive advantage.

Fons Trompenaars

Fons Trompenaars

Global Expert on Cultural Diversity; Author of Riding the Waves of Culture; Thinkers50 Management Thinker
Championing cultural intelligence to revolutionize global business dynamics.
Fons Trompenaars

Fons Trompenaars

Global Expert on Cultural Diversity; Author of Riding the Waves of Culture; Thinkers50 Management Thinker

Dr. Fons Trompenaars is a leading expert and consultant on cultural diversity and corporate culture, whose foundational book, Riding the Waves of Culture, has been translated into various languages. Named a top management consultant by Business Magazine, he helps global leaders solve complex cultural issues critical to increasing global growth and efficiency. His keynotes provide actionable strategies for navigating the 7 dimensions of culture and building truly high-performance organizations.

Patch Adams

Patch Adams

Physician, Social Activist, & Founder of the Gesundheit! Institute
Championing health with humor and humanity. Transforming care all around.
Patch Adams

Patch Adams

Physician, Social Activist, & Founder of the Gesundheit! Institute

Dr. Patch Adams is the visionary doctor and social activist whose life inspired the movie Patch Adams. He is the Founder of the Gesundheit! Institute, a free hospital that has operated for over 40 years based on principles of compassion and joy. His philosophy is that laughter, joy, and creativity are integral to the healing process. His keynote speeches offer a zesty, motivating message on personal, community, and global health, focusing on The Joy of Caring and how to live a Life of Joy as a revolutionary act.

Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama

Political Theorist; Author of The End of History and the Last Man and Liberalism and Its Discontents
Analyzing political futures through a lens of history and governance.
Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama

Political Theorist; Author of The End of History and the Last Man and Liberalism and Its Discontents

Francis Fukuyama is a leading political theorist and a fellow at Stanford University, widely known for his book The End of History and the Last Man. His expertise covers global political philosophy, liberal democracy, and the challenges posed by biotechnology and identity politics. As a former policy advisor to the U.S. State Department and a member of the President’s Council on Bioethics, he brings a unique blend of scholarly rigor and policy experience. His talks offer deep, contrarian insights on the state of democracy, the future of governance, and the threats facing liberalism today.

Shekhar Gupta

Shekhar Gupta

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ThePrint; Padma Bhushan Awardee; Renowned Political Journalist
Decoding global affairs through the lens of rigorous journalism.
Shekhar Gupta

Shekhar Gupta

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, ThePrint; Padma Bhushan Awardee; Renowned Political Journalist

Shekhar Gupta is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of ThePrint and the former Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express. He is a highly influential journalist and a recipient of the Padma Bhushan (2009). His career is marked by seminal news-breaks, including exposing the Nellie massacre and reporting on the threat of Islamic fundamentalism before 9/11. His keynotes offer sharp, perceptive analysis on politics, governance, and business, informed by his decades of reporting from the social and political frontlines.

Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh

Member of Parliament & Economist; Former Minister for Environment and Forests; Expert in Indian Policy & Development
Blending policy expertise with ecological foresight for global impact.
Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh

Member of Parliament & Economist; Former Minister for Environment and Forests; Expert in Indian Policy & Development

Jairam Ramesh is a leading Indian politician and economist, currently a Member of Parliament. He formerly served as the Minister for Environment and Forests and for Rural Development. An acclaimed author of books including Green Signals and Intertwined Lives, he provides forthright insights into policy, development, and geopolitics. His keynotes offer expert analysis on the Indian Economy, the environment, and the strategic intersection of politics and market forces.

Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh

World Cup-Winning All-Rounder; Cancer Survivor; Padma Shri & Arjuna Awardee
Echoing resilience from cricket to cancer survival.
Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh

World Cup-Winning All-Rounder; Cancer Survivor; Padma Shri & Arjuna Awardee

Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian cricket all-rounder, known for his aggressive batting and historic six sixes in one over at the 2007 ICC World T20. He was the Player of the Tournament in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. A recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award, his advocacy for cancer awareness is channeled through his YouWeCan Foundation. His keynotes provide deep, inspiring lessons on resilience, mental toughness, and achieving peak performance after overcoming a life-threatening illness.

Shiv Khera

Shiv Khera

Global Motivational Speaker; Bestselling Author of You Can Win; Expert in Attitude and Leadership
Empowering lives through personal development and positive thinking.
Shiv Khera

Shiv Khera

Global Motivational Speaker; Bestselling Author of You Can Win; Expert in Attitude and Leadership

Shiv Khera is a renowned motivational speaker and a bestselling author of You Can Win, which has sold over 13 million copies globally. He is an expert in transforming personal mindset for professional success. His life story, from being an uneducated college dropout to a successful entrepreneur, is a testament to the power of self-change. His keynotes provide dynamic, high-content strategies on leadership, motivation, and ethics for clients like Lufthansa, HP, and Mercedes, teaching audiences that earning money is spiritual.

Fred Kofman

Fred Kofman

Pioneer of Conscious Business; Former VP of Leadership, Google & LinkedIn
Redefining leadership through consciousness and values-driven business practice.
Fred Kofman

Fred Kofman

Pioneer of Conscious Business; Former VP of Leadership, Google & LinkedIn

Fred Kofman, PhD, is a pioneer of the conscious-business philosophy and a former VP of Leadership at Google and LinkedIn. He is a bestselling author of Conscious Business, which identifies consciousness as the bedrock of organizational greatness. His presentations and books, including The Meaning Revolution, focus on helping people rediscover their passion and bravely pursue it. As a speaker, he provides actionable strategies for leaders to create businesses where every workday is an opportunity for employees to contribute meaningfully, leading to dramatic improvements in engagement and organizational performance.

Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhaichung Bhutia

Torchbearer of Indian Football; First Indian to Sign with a European Club; Arjuna & Padma Shri Awardee
Championing the transformative power of sports through football excellence.
Bhaichung Bhutia

Bhaichung Bhutia

Torchbearer of Indian Football; First Indian to Sign with a European Club; Arjuna & Padma Shri Awardee

Bhaichung Bhutia is an iconic former Indian footballer, the "Sikkimese Sniper," and the first Indian to sign with a European club. He is a recipient of the Arjuna Award and the Padma Shri. As the founder of the Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, he is dedicated to developing the next generation of Indian footballers. His story of perseverance, international breakthrough, and national service continues to inspire audiences on leadership, focus, and achieving the impossible.

Som Mittal

Som Mittal

Former Chairman & President, NASSCOM; Executive Expert in Global IT & Business Transformation; IIT/IIM Alumnus
Strategizing global tech futures with foresight and adaptability.
Som Mittal

Som Mittal

Former Chairman & President, NASSCOM; Executive Expert in Global IT & Business Transformation; IIT/IIM Alumnus

Som Mittal is the former Chairman and President of NASSCOM, under whose leadership the Indian IT industry surpassed the $100 billion milestone. He is a distinguished alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad. He is credited with leading the successful integration and mergers between Compaq and HP. His keynotes provide senior executives and trade bodies with unparalleled insights into Business Transformation through Digital Technologies and the strategic imperative of Doing Business with and in India.