Keynote Speaker on Leadership
New York

*Leadership Keynote Speaker New York

Named as one of the most engaging speakers in the world, leadership keynote speaker and best-selling author, John Sanei has inspired audiences from Dallas to Dubai, New York to London, Berlin to Cape Town, and all across the globe.

With decades of experience in innovation, futurism, business strategy, psychology and neuroscience, John has developed a signature approach to problem-solving, high-level business strategy and predicting future trends.

He has worked with many of the world’s most successful organizations, including members of the Global Fortune 100, such as MeltWater, Santam, Mastercard, Naspers, Netcare, Coca-Cola, Visa, Nedbank and PWC, with clients that span across multiple industries including consulting, finance, automotive, governmental and educational institutions, consumer goods, luxury brands and more.

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“John has a rare ability to make the complex feel calm. He doesn’t just speak about the future, he helps you make sense of it and move towards it with confidence.”

– PwC Senior Leadership

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*Popular Leadership Topics For New York

Leadership expert and keynote speaker John Sanei shares wisdom and guidance in New York through several inspiring keynotes. John’s engaging futurist keynotes can be delivered in-person or online. In-person events are extremely thrilling, however, virtual keynote presentations are just as powerful. Both in-person and virtual keynotes include a presentation and a Q&A component.

Acclaimed keynotes

Leading Ahead

This captivating keynote provides decision-makers and executives with the tools to navigate the transformative landscape of AI. This thought-provoking talk challenges our addiction to certainty and efficiency.

Human Intelligence Amplified

Learn how ever-evolving artificial intelligence will transform the workforce and how you can adopt the latest advancements in technology and AI to guide your organization to success.

Future Ready

Traditional educational models are changing. In this keynote, John discusses how we should adopt a new approach to education, learning and developing curious minds.

Rewiring the Workplace

In this keynote speech, innovation expert John Sanei examines how individuals can upgrade their internal software to add value in the near future.

The Energy Shift

Discover groundbreaking, forward-thinking approaches to leadership for the evolving business landscape as John shares ways to build new capabilities, and foster organizational agility.

Lift Off

Discover Workforce 2.0 where John's talk challenges the traditional concept of a mission statement and emphasises skill-building and its importance in organizations.

*What is Leadership?

For John, leadership is the cornerstone of any successful organization. It's not just about leading from the front but also about lifting others as you climb, fostering a culture where everyone feels they are an integral part of the journey towards success.

To John, leadership is more than just giving orders or setting goals:

It's about creating a culture of empowerment, where team members feel valued and are encouraged to contribute their unique ideas and strengths..
It's about being a role model and demonstrating the values, work ethic, and commitment you expect from others.
It's about having the courage to make tough decisions while being compassionate and empathetic to the needs and challenges of those you lead.
It's about effective communication, being able to articulate your vision and listen to feedback, creating a two-way street of respect and understanding.
It's about adaptability and resilience, navigating challenges and change while keeping the team focused and motivated.

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*Master classes

Turn Insight Into Action with Masterclasses. Looking for a Deeper Transformation? John’s masterclasses are perfect for organizations that want to go beyond a keynote. These multi-session engagements unpack keynote topics through interactive exercises, frameworks, and guided action plans. Each session is customized to help your team embed and apply the insights that matter most.

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What Global Audiences Say About John

World's Top 5th Futurist Professional for 2025

Delivered 78 keynotes in 40+ cities in 2024

Top 5% shared podcast on Spotify

AVPA Award Winner - Top Podcast 2024

“John’s abundance thinking is liberating!”
—MASTERCARD
“Fantastic! Thought-provoking. Very informative!”
—PWC
“We were energized by John’s session!”
—Pepsi Lipton
“Magnetic!”
—UNILEVER
“A dynamic keynote on how leaders can harness the vast potential of A.I!”
—Thomson Reuters
“We highly recommend John as keynote speaker!”
—DAYFORCE
“As an opening speaker, John really set the scene for our flagship event!”
—WORKDAY
“You’ve been a powerful and positive voice at our leadership summit.”
—EY LONDON
“The audience never looked at their phones except to take photos of John’s presentation!”
—YPO
“Incredible insights and inspirational!”
—DELL

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*Event Planner's Guide to New York

Leadership expert and keynote speaker John Sanei shares wisdom and guidance in New York through several inspiring keynotes.

John’s engaging futurist keynotes can be delivered in-person or online. In-person events are extremely thrilling, however, virtual keynote presentations are just as powerful. Both in-person and virtual keynotes include a presentation and a Q&A component.

Leadership expert and keynote speaker John Sanei shares wisdom and guidance in New York through several inspiring keynotes.