Book Team Building Speakers

Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a leading expert in organizational health. He is the bestselling author of eleven books, including the enduring classic The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lencioni’s leadership models are used by a diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and the military. As a highly-rated keynote speaker, he uses accessibility, humor, and storytelling to provide audiences with practical, research-backed tools for building strong teams and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage around culture.

Dr. Ram Charan is a world-renowned business consultant and a celebrated author of over 30 books, including the New York Times bestseller Execution. He has spent over 40 years advising top CEOs and boards globally on growth and strategy. His books, which have sold over 4 million copies, provide "Monday morning" actionable advice on growth, talent development, and moneymaking models for the digital age. His keynotes are sought after by organizations aiming to cut through complexity and find real-world solutions to uncover their core business problems.

Ravichandran Ashwin is a top international cricketer and all-rounder, known for his economical bowling style. He is a former ICC Cricketer of the Year and an expert in strategic self-reinvention. He holds the distinction of being the fastest Indian bowler to reach the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket. His keynotes, delivered to companies like Cognizant and TCS, share his insights on leadership style, adaptability, and the strategic mindset required for sustained, high-level performance.

Gregory Robinson is a 33-year NASA veteran and the former Program Director of the James Webb Space Telescope. He is widely credited with turning around the complex project, leading it to a successful launch and deployment. His leadership earned him a place on TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list. As a keynote speaker, Robinson provides a powerful look at what it takes to lead a “moonshot” project. He speaks on leadership, project management, and the strategies for inspiring large, global teams. His talks offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to manage complex projects and drive innovation.

Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a leading expert in the science of high performance and the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Performing Under Pressure. He provides organizations with research-based tools to overcome barriers to success. He consults with a "who's who" of Fortune 100 companies, including Goldman Sachs, Google, and Johnson & Johnson, and high-pressure groups like the US Marines and NBA/NFL teams. His keynotes, grounded in research, challenge audiences to manage the pressure that is overtaking many organizations and to master The Last 8% of critical decisions and conversations.

Paddy Upton is a world-renowned high-performance coach and mental conditioning expert who helped guide the Indian Cricket Team to a 2011 World Cup victory. He is the author of The Barefoot Coach, which details his unique, human-centered approach to coaching and leadership. As a keynote speaker, Upton shares powerful insights on how to build a winning team culture and a resilient mindset. He provides a compelling framework for high performance, applicable to both sports and business.

Thomas Kolditz is a retired Brigadier General and a leading expert on leadership and crisis management. He is the founding Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and the author of the influential book, In Extremis Leadership, which distills the principles of leadership from high-stakes environments. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, Kolditz provides a practical and powerful framework for leading in times of uncertainty. He speaks on crisis leadership, resilience, and the importance of a clear and decisive leadership style. His talks are essential for leaders and teams looking to improve their ability to navigate change and manage pressure.

Anil Kumble is a legendary former Captain of the Indian cricket team, an ICC Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the world's highest wicket-taking spinners in Test history (619 wickets). His career is a testament to hard work and perseverance, where he famously relied on pace and accuracy rather than spin. His keynotes share team anecdotes and lessons on Management & Leadership, leaving audiences charged to take on life with a never say die attitude and a clear understanding of the power of a calming, focused presence.

John Foley is the former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels. He is an expert in precision, teamwork, and high performance, sharing the principles used by the U.S. Navy’s elite flight demonstration squadron. His presentations, which feature dynamic Blue Angels footage, introduce the Glad To Be Here mindset—a systematic approach to building a culture of excellence, clarity, and focus that transcends virtual boundaries and drives results through a "purpose larger than self."

Anjum Chopra is the former Captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, an Arjuna Award winner, and a Padma Shri recipient. She is India’s most successful Test skipper in women's cricket history. She is the first woman cricketer to receive an international appointment (South African team consultant). Her keynotes share powerful lessons on Team Building, Motivation, and the importance of self-belief to push oneself to become a winner in both sports and business.

V. V. S. Laxman is a legendary former Indian cricketer, a recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. He is currently the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and a member of the BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee. His career is highlighted by his iconic 281-run innings against Australia and his role as a "crisis man" for the Indian team. His motivational keynotes offer deep insights on Building High Performance Teams, Winning Mindsets, and Peak Performance gleaned from his years in international and IPL cricket.

Viren Rasquinha is the former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team and an Arjuna Award recipient. He is the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), which played a key role in 5 out of the 8 medals India won in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. An alumnus of ISB, Hyderabad (MBA), he provides a strategic perspective on achieving seemingly impossible goals. His keynotes offer inspiring lessons on the importance and art of teamwork, leadership, and how to successfully adapt to a changing environment to emerge as a true winner.

Niina Majaniemi, MBA, is a globally recognized expert in emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership and workplace wellbeing, with two decades of experience across international business and tech, including roles at Nokia and Microsoft. A published academic and practitioner, she has designed global training, produced events, and authored thought leadership for organizations such as Microsoft, Adobe and Manpower. Niina coaches leaders to embed empathy, accessibility and responsible AI into product design, leadership and customer experience, translating soft skills into measurable outcomes. She speaks at international forums alongside presidents, executives and changemakers, and works as a workplace culture architect and human centered leadership advisor. Her mission is simple: organisations don’t have to choose between humanity and profit - they can (and should) achieve both.