Strategist and former Financial Times executive Diana Wu David is passionate about helping companies and executives to be more entrepreneurial, resilient and successful in the face of constant change. In her book “Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration”, Diana shares powerful practices to shift mindsets and gear up for success in a […]
Tag Archives: Business
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Apr
Apr
Chris Riddell’s closing keynote at the Oracle OpenWorld Singapore ended the event on a high note and his presentation garnered great feedback from the audience. Below is the presentation abstract and some comments from the audience: THE FUTURE IS ALREADY HERE. THINK DIFFERENTLY Business is rapidly entering a new era which is being dominated by […]
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Mar
Mar
Deborah Perry Piscione talks about why Silicon Valley’s unique culture is the best hope for the future of American prosperity and the global business community. She also shares lessons from the Valley to inspire reform in other communities and industries, from Washington, DC to Wall Street. Watch the video below to learn more: Deborah Perry […]
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Mar
Mar
John Izzo, bestselling author, researcher and keynote speaker shares his views on “The Purpose Revolution” — the radical desire for work to be more than money, for our buying, employment and loyalty to align with the desire for meaning and social good. The Purpose Revolution is a unique series that is all about the emergence of a […]
Speaker Insights
Andrew Winston: How companies can navigate and profit from humanity’s biggest challenges
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Dec
Dec
Warning signs of advancing climate change abound. Extreme weather, scarcity, and the rising cost of commodities foreshadow what might be ahead. Can we alter this perilous trajectory? Andrew Winston thinks we can, but to do so we must fundamentally shift the way business functions. He shared his insights in his recent TED talk. Andrew […]
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Oct
Oct
Matt Jones, Co-Founder of Four Pillars Gin shares his approach to defining success, taking control of cash flow and building the right team. Founded in 2013, Four Pillars Gin has grown into a prominent gin craft distiller worldwide. Matt shares the great lessons to learn from the business acumen of the team: Matt Jones is one of Australia’s […]
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Oct
Oct
Customer service expert and bestselling author Ron Kaufman shares vital insights on uplifting the quality of services in his inspiring keynotes. Ron has been rated as one of the “Top 25 Who’s Hot” speakers by Speaker Magazine and his book “Uplifting Service! The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues and Everyone Else You Meet” is a USA Today and […]
Speaker Insights
Mark Van Rijmenam Publishes New Book Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World
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Sep
Sep
Mark van Rijmenam has just published a new book entitled “Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World”. Mark’s most recent publication has been is a massive success— it has been recognized as a #1 new release in multiple categories in Amazon within just a few days of its release! Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World discusses how […]
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Aug
Aug
In his keynote on positive disruption, Ken Hughes shared his insights on consumer behavior change and how companies can adapt and stay relevant. Watch the video below to learn why Ken refers to today’s consumers as “blue dot consumers”: Ken Hughes is Europe’s leading Consumer & Shopper behaviouralist. He is a global thought leader in the areas […]
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Aug
Aug
We at Speakers Connect are proud to present Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin and one of Australia’s leading strategists. Matt draws from his eclectic background that combines economics, politics, brand experience and gin, making him a sought-after speaker on the the intersections of brand, business, leadership, experience, culture, technology, human behaviour and storytelling. Watch […]
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Jul
Jul
Olivier Oullier‘s research investigates the brain mechanisms of information processing, influence and decision making to better understand consumer behavior. As a consultant, he advises organizations globally and develops evidence-informed operational engagement and behavior change strategies. He talks about his proprietary methodology to measure the discripancies between what people say and what they do in real […]
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Jul
Jul
Mark van Rijmenam , Blockchain expert, shared his insights on how will blockchain affect enterprises in his recent interview by Oracle. “From an enterprise perspective, I think what’s important for organizations to remember is that blockchain technology is a means to an end. Not every problem requires blockchain. It’s predominantly useful when we collaborate with different […]
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Dr. Max Mckeown: Your greatest success will come from strategic responses to unplanned opportunities
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Apr
Apr
Dr. Max Mckeown believes that “Your greatest success will come from strategic responses to unplanned opportunities.” As an expert in strategy, leadership and innovation, Dr. Max has been working with the most successful global companies and brands to create better customer experiences and maximize possibilities. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker thanks to his effective and creative […]
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Feb
Feb
From government to business, banks to the media, it would seem that public trust in our institutions is at an all-time low. And yet this isn’t an age of distrust – far from it. Rachel Botsman, author of Who Can You Trust? , debated whether we are moving to a new era, in which we trust institutions […]
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Jan
Jan
A successful entrepreneur and triathlete like Azran Osman-Rani knows for sure that risk-taking is a big part of business and life as a whole. He believes that “Courage is that one vital ingredient that often time separates great people who take that risk from the others who are just stepping back, observing and being paralyzed with […]
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Jan
Jan
Anders Sorman-Nilsson‘s unique global perspectives can sometimes be tagged as ‘misfits’ but they’re precisely what has been helping leaders, teams, and business owners in the USA, Europe, Asia and Australia make sense of disruptive trends. Digital Disruption has been impacting every industry, from retail to financial services to professional services, leading to industry convergence and new […]