Each keynote is tailored to meet the unique needs of the target audience, often blending elements from the keynotes listed. Feel free to reach out to one of my agents or me. We would be happy to discuss how we can create the perfect experience and impact for your event.
NEW: Embracing Liminality and the Future of Human Agency
In a world shaped by AI and profound social transformations, leadership is no longer about control or certainty. It’s about navigating the in-between, the liminal space where yesterday’s models no longer apply, and tomorrow’s possibilities are still emerging.
- The ELIZA Effect: Understanding our tendency to humanize technology and why guarding human agency is critical in cognitive and agentic ecosystems.
- The Grid vs. The Dancer: Insights into navigating a world steered by algorithms while reclaiming our genuine human competencies.
- Cognitive Ecosystems: How to protect and enhance human decision-making within automated environments where we need to guard human agency.
- Ethical Divergence Navigating the risks and opportunities of global innovation.
Blending neuroscience, global strategy, and storytelling, Katja invites you to move beyond what you imagine possible. This session is a practical roadmap for leading with humanity in a world that never stops changing.
Mind-blowing! People walked out changed, inspired, and ready to think differently about the future of work. This wasn’t just a talk. It was a wake-up call, a moment of truth, and a gift of perspective.
Probably the most coherent, provocative, and sobering presentation about the mindset and shift needed in organisations to adapt to the new work context. What stood out wasn’t just the clarity of thought or the simplicity of the message — it was the way the story touched everyone. Katja didn’t simply present ideas; she offered an emotional journey, one that made space for reflection, discomfort, and hope”
— Andrew Watkins – Director GP Strategies —United Kingdom
The session was a great success, and Katja delivered an inspiring presentation, sharing powerful stories that deeply resonated with the audience.
We truly appreciate the dedication and preparation that went into making the event a success, from the rehearsals to the seamless execution. It was a pleasure meeting Katja in person and getting to know her. Her passion and expertise were evident, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with her!
— Presidential Protocol and Strategic Narrative Authority (PSN) Abu Dhabi UAE
A Learning Mindset in the Age of Innovation
Based on Katja’s new book The Learning Mindset: Combining Human Competencies with Technology to Thrive.
This keynote explains what a learning mindset is, why it is urgently needed to survive and the benefits for individuals, teams and the organisation as a whole to thrive. Among other things, she covers the competences needed for this approach, including curiosity, resilience, innovation, realism and forward-thinking, and shows how these traits can be developed in all people, while respecting their individual differences. In doing so, Katja does not shy away from difficult topics and points out the need to surround yourself with a neurodiverse team as a learning leader.
.The often-provocative keynote that leaves no one untoutched brings valuable insights, advice and practical guidance for new leadership in times of ever-faster waves of innovations and AI.
Katja’s session was incredibly practical and insightful. People loved it, and it made a significant impact on their learning experience. Her insights and expertise truly resonated with our audience, and her presentation style was engaging and informative. Her contribution to the Masterclass including a tailored keynote has left a lasting impression.”
— Huguette Andreoli – Director People and Culture — The Netherlands
A great Keynote Katja. The importance of fostering a learning mindset can’t be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced world where innovation is key! It’s inspiring to see how emerging technologies can support and enhance this process. This not only benefits individuals in their personal growth but also contributes significantly to organisational success. A win win!
— Cathy Hoy – CEO and Co-founder CLO100 — United Kingdom
Reverse engineering leadership for a value-driven future
The future demands leaders who embrace change, empower their teams to learn and harness technology to create positive, sustainable long-term value. In this keynote, we explore the impact of innovation on essential leadership competencies and skills, the pitfalls leaders face if they fail to adapt to the future of work, and how traditional models can be transformed for a technology-driven future.
With AI at the forefront, we discuss how to harness its power ethically while fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. Katja challenges us to view the future through a new lens, one that goes beyond the limits of our imagination to imagine what is truly possible. This keynote is an urgent call to everyone who wants to lead in an AI-driven world, where humanity, nimbleness and innovation are central to reverse-engineering a value-driven future.
Amazing Keynote!! So good that our main stakeholders where commenting there praises of you to each other even during and not after! Thank you so much for taking part of this Katja and I’m really happy that we had you for the last week as you preffered, defenitely turned some heads!
— Filip Videira – Senior Manager Open Innovation and Partnerships — United Kingdom
None of this would have been possible without your contribution. Your presence as a speaker, expertise and knowledge helped make the conference a success.. Your session was incredibly insightful and engaging, and it was a highlight of the event as the attendees loved your session.
— Fatima Hussain – Event Manager uExelerate — India
Continuous improvement through innovation and learning
Keynotes based on the book Learning Ecosystems, finalist best international business books 2023
In these times of ever-faster innovation, the impact on us as people, as employees, and in our organisations is often overwhelming. In this often provocative keynote, we look at a future that has already caught up with us and draw inspiration from innovations that support learning and growth. For this, we look at the concept of learning ecosystems where learning is supported by all stakeholders to support growth as individuals and as organisations and, by extension, society. A roadmap for continuous improvement through learning is the result there.
This talk is ideally suited for executives who want to commit to continuous improvement through innovation and a learning culture with engaged employees. An adapted form is also very interesting as an inspirational talk for employees to help shape an nimble strategy in which their competences help shape the learning organisation.
I cannot express the positive impact this keynote has had on me. It has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, pursue my dreams and cultivate a mindset of growth and resilience. Through the stories and cases shared during the keynote, I learned that failure is never the end, but rather a stepping stone to success. More so, when failures are consistently shared within the organization this has a positive impact on the organizational cultures it fosters everyone’s learning mindset.
— Annick Metten – Human Resources Manager Projects at INEOS Inovyn — Belgium
If you’re looking for a keynote that goes beyond superficial conversations and dives deep into the heart of what it means to be human in an increasingly digital world, this is it. Dogmas and silos about HR and learning are demolished yet she brings a constructive story to build a learning ecosystem from human-centered innovation. It is a transformative experience that will broaden your horizons, challenge your perspectives and remind you of the power of empathy. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened and inspired!
— Dr. Anna Tarabasz – Associate Professor Zayad University and founder Know Digital — Dubai
Has the future caught up with us
The metaverse and virtual worlds have been a normal part of life for our children for years. Yet as adults, we often focus on the dangers, driven by a fear of the unknown.
By stepping into the world of children, we can reconnect with the toddler within us—full of wonder, curiosity, and a fearless drive to learn and experiment. This mindset transforms obstacles into opportunities.Such an approach fosters innovation and bridges the generational gap, enabling us to learn from one another while bringing our unique backgrounds and strengths to the table.
This often provocative keynote, inspired by insights from over 15,000 children, is the perfect session to engage employees in digital transformation and highlight the opportunities it brings from a positive perspective.
Your intervention at the Netex Salon was amazing. This morning, when I woke up I didn’t think that we would be talking about something that for me is as important as children to improve as a person, so thank you for saying it with the naturalness and certainty with which you did it! I believe that imagination and creativity are key elements that make us unique and that can never be taken away from us by machines. Thank you for reminding us of the importance of calm, transformation, self-management and curiosity in this ever-evolving world. I hope to have the opportunity to talk to you more about this at some point.
— Clara Lepoutre – L&D Project Manager at ADEO Group — Spain
A couple of days ago, I had the privilege of attending the Toyota Tech Conference where Katja Schipperheijn was an esteemed speaker. She captivated the audience with her perspective on how lessons from children could be applied to shape the future of our workplaces. Katja, your thought-provoking insights and innovative approach to reimagining the work process were truly inspirational.
My heartfelt gratitude for enlightening us and instilling a fresh perspective on our professional journey.
— George Tsiramua – Head of Business Technology Department at Toyota Caucasus LLC — Georgia
The impact of AI on the future of work and humanity
AI is neither hype nor new! However, it is more urgent than ever to include in a future-proof strategy. Since 1957, scientists have been trying to develop algortimes to mimic the human brain. Hence, since the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) using Generative AI, this future seems to be getting closer and closer.
Today, AI is ubiquitous, influencing organisations and their employees at an unseen speed. Executives, as well as employees who think they don’t need to adapt to it, will soon find themselves at an irreversible disadvantage. The question is therefore not whether AI deserves its permanent place in a human-machine symbiosis but how. What is expected for sustainable strategies, future leadership and how will this affect the organisation.
Lots of very non-trivial observations and provoked thoughts. Digital transformation in learning should not be looked at in isolation; it is merely a tool, and may have diversified effects, including non-obvious consequences. Inflow of information grows exponentially and time to reflect on this info shortens proportionally The future of Learning function might be not in delivering information but in guiding people how to learn AND stay sane
— Piotr Skutnicki – HR Leader and Executive Coach Canon — Poland
As an eLearning specialist with many years of experience, I found your talk at the inernational HR conference in Cyprus really inspiring and refreshing! In a world where Gen Z has an average attention span of 12 seconds, it is very important to try new approaches to adapt and transfer knowledge to the different generations within our organizations!
— Christos Kaouranis – Customer Success Manager at Great Place to Work® — Cyprus
Each keynote is tailored to meet the unique needs of the target audience, often blending elements from the keynotes listed. Feel free to reach out to me or one of my agents. We would be happy to discuss how we can create the perfect experience for your event.
