Renowned keynote speaker, acclaimed futures strategist and trusted advisor to the world’s leading Fortune 100 companies and future-focused organizations.

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Please meet the secret weapon to your organization’s success: John Sanei.

John specializes in preparing leaders, decision-makers, and high-performing individuals for the future, helping them navigate the challenges and uncertainties that lie ahead.

In the past, understanding the top trends in a sector was sufficient, but now, in today’s fast-paced world, teams need to do more than predict what’s to come. Businesses and the individuals involved in execution and output need to do more than stay ahead of trends—they need to be the trendsetters and innovate in totally new ways.

To stay relevant, organizations need to foster adaptable leadership teams, develop agile organizational structures, and nurture individuals who can unlearn, relearn, and embrace the ever-evolving landscape.

This task is more significant than people realise—it requires a genuine brain rewiring to perceive new possibilities and embrace change.

John’s role is to guide your organization through unlearning, relearning, and changing awareness. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, business strategy, and futurism, John empowers decision-makers and leaders to prepare for all eventualities beyond the current popular trends that often dominate the conversation.

Get in touch with John to embark on the journey towards future preparation—focusing not just on the what but on the how of building resilience and adaptability.

Together, we will forge a path to thrive in an ever-changing world.

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International Keynote Speaker John Sanei

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Keynotes

Welcome tomorrow with John’s innovative and thought-provoking talks

Led by acclaimed keynote speaker, futurist and bold business strategist, John’s collection of keynotes will shift the way your team and organization think about and prepare for the future.

Immersive Masterclasses

Multi-Session Online or In-Person Interactive Events

Deep dive with John through engaging multi-session masterclasses filled with interactive elements. Through masterclasses, attendees will deepen and integrate the concepts taught in keynotes so that they can anchor new knowledge, develop wisdom and set a new vision for the future.

Strategic Advisory

High-Level Bespoke Strategy

Designed for high-level boards and C-suite executives, work with John as he develops bespoke strategies that will shift the focus and direction of your team and organization into the future.

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The Expansive Podcast

Shift your perspective and elevate your outlook, one episode at a time

Join John Sanei and co-host Erik Kruger for thought-provoking discussions on leadership, business strategy, mindset, personal development and much more. Tune in for weekly episodes. Get ready to become Expansive.
The Expansive
The Expansive

The Expansive podcast is all about exploring the world and our lives in a wide-ranging and expansive way, with a focus on leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship. Each episode, join in on the banter between friends as we delve into a variety of topics, including business strategy, creative problem-solving, personal growth, and much more. Whether you’re a leader in your field, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves to learn and grow, The Expansive has something for you. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to think big and embrace new possibilities, both in your personal and professional life. So, join us as we engage in thought-provoking conversations and share our own unique perspectives on the world of business and leadership.

The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change
byErik Kruger, John Sanei, Rowan Belchers

Takeaways

Change and transformation in organizations can be challenging due to resistance and fear.

Wisdom is crucial in navigating change and moving away from short-term thinking.

Businesses have the power to drive societal change and should be leveraged for positive impact.

Embracing a more holistic and long-term approach to change can lead to new possibilities and perspectives. Big C change involves personal transformation, while small c change focuses on external transformation.

Engaging leaders in their big selves is crucial for driving successful change in organizations.

Personal transformation requires a warm, engaging conversation with oneself.

Change should be approached with patience and a focus on coherence.

Feeling and not forcing change is key to successful transformation.

Timing and courage play important roles in implementing change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Friends of The Expansive

06:17 Starting the Conversation on Change and Transformation

08:22 Navigating Change and Transformation in Organizations

11:28 The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change

13:14 Change as Renewal and Overcoming Resistance

15:02 New York’s Grid-like Structure and Short-term Thinking

16:01 The Horny Teenage Boy Syndrome and the Need for Long-term Thinking

16:31 Understanding Big C and Small c Change

19:18 The Importance of Emotional Shifts and Paradigm Changes

19:55 Accessing Your Big Self for Personal Transformation

21:24 The Role of Patience and Coherence in Change

26:39 Feeling, Not Forcing Change: The Lockpick Approach

31:36 The Role of Timing and Courage in Change

Books

Insight and modern wisdom at the turn of every page

Browse the collection of best-selling books authored and co-authored by John Sanei.

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