Are you planning your organisation’s New Year kick-off meeting and looking for speakers who can energise your team, spark new thinking, and set a strong tone for the year ahead? We’ve curated a selection of world-class speakers—each bringing unique insights on leadership, innovation, peak performance, creativity, and resilience. Their messages resonate powerfully with teams preparing for a fresh start.
Rob Lilwall – Extraordinary Adventures, Extraordinary Mindset
Rob Lilwall is a celebrated adventurer known for his epic expeditions across the globe. His powerful storytelling and real-world lessons on resilience, adaptability, and courage help teams embrace uncertainty and adopt a growth mindset as they begin the new year.
Azran Osman-Rani – Innovation, Growth & Agile Leadership
Former CEO of AirAsia X and founding CEO of iflix, Azran Osman-Rani shares dynamic insights on innovation, disruption, and performance culture. His energetic keynotes show teams how to think boldly, adapt quickly, and build momentum from day one.
Gregory Burns – Creativity, Performance & the Champion Mindset
Paralympic gold medalist and award-winning artist Gregory Burns inspires audiences to pursue excellence with intention and creativity. His uplifting journey encourages teams to break through limitations and commit to meaningful goals.
Jonathan Yabut – Motivation, Leadership & the Winning Mindset
Winner of The Apprentice Asia, Jonathan Yabut brings high-energy insights on leadership, workplace culture, and Gen Y motivation. His talks inspire teams to approach the new year with purpose, drive, and confidence.
David Lim – Leadership from Everest & Beyond
Leader of Singapore’s first Everest Expedition, David Lim draws from mountaineering and behavioural science to teach practical lessons on leading under pressure, overcoming setbacks, and strengthening team alignment—perfect for organisations looking to drive high performance.
Su-Yen Wong – Future of Work & Strategic Leadership
Su-Yen Wong is a recognised expert in leadership, governance, and the rapidly changing world of work. Her keynotes help teams understand emerging trends, strengthen strategic focus, and build the leadership mindset needed for the year ahead.
Akash Karia – Communication, Influence & High Performance
One of Asia’s leading communication and performance coaches, Akash Karia equips teams with actionable tools for storytelling, influence, and developing the habits of top performers—valuable foundations for the start of a new business cycle.
Jason Bevan – Creativity & Innovation from Hollywood
As former VP of Creative Development at Warner Bros., Jason Bevan reveals how blockbuster ideas are crafted. His engaging keynotes help teams unlock creativity, overcome constraints, and innovate with confidence.
Saahil Mehta – Peak Performance Through Clarity & Decluttering
Saahil Mehta is an Alpine mountaineer and transformation coach who helps individuals eliminate physical, mental, emotional, and digital clutter to achieve peak performance. His practical insights on clarity and intentional living resonate strongly with teams resetting for the year.
Jia Jiang – Overcoming Fear Through Rejection
Global sensation and bestselling author Jia Jiang teaches audiences how to transform fear into courage through the power of “rejection therapy.” His sessions help teams become bolder, more resilient, and more innovative—ideal for kick-off meetings that encourage courageous goals.
Simone Heng – Human Connection & Workplace Culture
Simone Heng is a global keynote speaker and bestselling author on human connection. She helps teams strengthen trust, collaboration, and communication—vital ingredients for organisations aiming to build a connected, high-performing culture in the new year.
Nishant Kasibhatla – Mental Mastery & Productivity
Guinness World Record holder and memory expert Nishant Kasibhatla shares techniques for improving focus, mental agility, and productivity. His practical frameworks help teams perform at their best from the very start of the year.
Inspire, Align & Energise Your Team for the Year Ahead
Whether your focus is leadership, creativity, innovation, personal mastery, or high-performance culture, these exceptional speakers can help you design a memorable and impactful kick-off meeting.
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