Nick Jankel Speaker Biography
Transformative Leadership Expert and Futurist
Nick Jankel is a highly sought-after professional and international leadership speaker. Indeed, he inspires, motivates, and empowers audiences worldwide to proactively shape the future, rather than succumb to its challenges. Nick has spearheaded over 100 transformational innovation programs for leading enterprises. These include Diageo, Novartis, Vodafone, Tesco, and Microsoft. Furthermore, he leverages his proprietary Exponential & Sustainable™ process, which notably includes the innovation of the most successful TV show in history. Moreover, he has educated over 100,000 leaders from organizations such as Nike, Intel, Zalando, Unilever, HSBC, NHS, LEGO, and Google. This extensive training harnesses his comprehensive Cell to System™ curriculum for transformational leadership. As a prominent speaker on leadership, Nick provides actionable strategies for navigating complex organizational changes and driving innovation.
Expertise and Accomplishments
Nick’s impressive credentials include a Triple First (summa cum laude) in Medicine and Philosophy of Science from Cambridge. Additionally, he has shared his insights as a lecturer at Yale, LBS, and Oxford. Recognizing his expertise, he was selected as a UK Ambassador for Entrepreneurship. Furthermore, he served as a transformational coach on his own global BBC TV show. Moreover, he has advised No.10 Downing Street and other governments. He has also addressed the House of Commons. Moreover, he is the co-founder of the transformation consultancy Switch On and the rapidly expanding sustainability practice, FutureMakers. His diverse experiences and accomplishments underscore his authority as a leadership speaker and consultant.
Bio-Transformation Theory & Practice
As a genuine thought leader and polymath, Nick’s life’s work centers on unfolding Bio-Transformation Theory & Practice® (BTTP). Indeed, this rigorous brain-based system provides a framework for unlocking transformation in individuals, teams, organizations, and systems with unparalleled speed. BTTP® seamlessly integrates the latest neuroscience, complexity theory, and psychological research with wisdom drawn from time-honored traditions. Beyond its application in his world-class innovation and leadership work, Nick has employed this methodology to implement systemic change programs for organizations like Oxfam and WWF. Furthermore, he has instructed social entrepreneurs across four continents. His innovative approach positions him as a leading leadership speaker who bridges cutting-edge science with practical application.
Neuroleadership and Impactful Communication
In his engaging keynotes, Nick adeptly eliminates confusion with clarity. Additionally, he alleviates the complexities of business, digital, and sustainable transformation. Moreover, he effectively dismantles barriers that impede innovation. Furthermore, he transforms the challenges inherent in cross-functional teams by fostering agility and safety. As a trained scientist, Nick leverages the latest biology and “neuroleadership” insights to inspire audiences to embrace change and transformation. Consequently, he effectively engages sophisticated and seasoned executives. Additionally, he persuasively connects with highly intelligent professionals from diverse fields, including engineering, education, clinical practice, science, technology, law, and accounting. His ability to connect with a wide range of audiences makes him a highly sought-after leadership speaker.
Engaging Presentation Style
Nick brings his profound insights to life through a captivating blend of brain science, memorable ideas, compelling narratives, paradigm-shifting perspectives, striking imagery, practical transformation tools, and his powerful stage presence, whether virtual or in-person. His presentations empower individuals to overcome obstacles such as trepidation, fear, overwhelm, and apathy. Moreover, he effectively engages both the hearts and minds of his audience to facilitate transformative change in individuals, teams, and systems. Furthermore, he equips them to seize unprecedented opportunities for groundbreaking innovations before others recognize them. As a dynamic leadership speaker, Nick inspires audiences to embrace change and drive meaningful progress.
Author and Media Presence
Nick is a frequent commentator on technology and innovation on international news platforms. Additionally, he has been featured in prominent publications such as The Financial Times, The Times, and The Economist. Furthermore, he has appeared on over 100 podcasts. Moreover, he contributed to the innovation of the most successful TV show of all time. He is also the author of several well-received books on creativity, leadership, and transformation. These include Now Lead The Change: Repurpose Your Career, Future-Proof Your Organization, and Regenerate Our Crisis-Hit World By Mastering Transformational Leadership. His most recent book, Rise, The Four Elementals: Lead Yourself to a Life of Courage, Truth, Creativity, and Love by Awakening the Wisdom Within, was written as a heartfelt guide for his son. It is full of leadership lessons for young adults, covering themes such as transformation, creativity, purpose, collaboration, and personal leadership. His extensive media presence and published works further solidify his reputation as a leading leadership speaker and thought leader.
Nick Jankel Speaking Topics
Empowerment, Resilience & Conscious Leadership
• Self-Mastery, Self-Transformation & Self-Efficacy • Breaking Sabotaging Habits & Limiting Beliefs • Building Empowering Habits • Vulnerability & Strength • Managing Time, Energy & Boundaries • Triggers, Ownership & Responsibility • Mastering Resilience & Personal Resilience Plan • The 5 Developmental Stages of Leaders • The 4 Leadership Archetypes
Purpose, Ethics & Leading In Complexity/Change
• Finding & Expressing Leadership Purpose • Defining a Compelling & Authentic Business Purpose • Connecting Leadership To Business Purpose • Balancing Purpose With Profit • Leaving A Legacy • Developing & Refining A Moral Compass • Congruence, Integrity & Alignment • Sense-Making, Meaning-Making & Coherence • Data-Driven & Intuitive Decision-Making In Uncertain Environments
Innovation, Strategy & Creative Leadership
• Understand The Future • Turning VUCA Into Value • Spotting & Leveraging Weak Signals Of the Future • The Process & Tools Of Breakthrough Innovation • Leading Innovation & Business Transformation • Being Radically Customer-Centric • Developing Transformational Strategies • Solving Complex Strategic Problems With Creativity & Critical Thinking • Design Thinking, Empathy & Insight-Led Innovation • Prototyping, Piloting & Pivoting • Smart Experimentation & Hypothesis Testing • Building Innovative Cultures & Organizations
High-Performing Teams, Collaboration & Relational Leadership
• Building Transformational Teams • Cultivating Psychological Safety & Trust • Changing Other People • Dealing With Difficult Conversations & Challenging People • Conflict Resolution, Relationship Repair & Reciprocity • Motivating Diverse People with Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivations • Coaching Conversations & Coaching Techniques • Cross-Cultural Intelligence for Diversity & Inclusion • Saying “No” or “Not Good Enough” with Kindness & Compassion • Managing Appropriate Interpersonal Boundaries • Delegation & Self-Management • Different Types and Forms of Collaboration • Avoiding Collaboration Overload
Influence, Storytelling & Inspirational Leadership
• Crafting & Embodying A Transformational Vision • Transformational Storytelling For Leaders & innovators • Attracting Investment & Sponsorship With Storycrafting • Public Speaking & Finding An Authentic Voice • Ethical Persuasion, Negotiation & Influencing Techniques • Reading the Room & Shifting the Room • Audience Connection, Attunement & Rapport Building • Developing Executive Presence • Being Energizing & Inspirational • Speaking To Different Audience Types • Activating Formal & Informal Networks
Sustainability, World-Change & Systemic Leadership
• Leading Systemic Change in Chaos & Complexity • Systems Thinking & Systems Shifting • The Essentials Of Sustainability: Zero Carbon > Net-Positive • Understand Impact Models & Theories • Holding Safe & Brave Spaces For Systemic Transformation • Designing & Sequencing Interventions To Transform Systems • Beyond Sustainability > Regenerative Business
Nick Jankel Books
Rise, The Four Elementals: Lead Yourself to a Life of Courage, Truth, Creativity, and Love by Awakening the Wisdom Within
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Now Lead The Change: Repurpose Your Career, Future-Proof Your Organization, and Regenerate Our Crisis-Hit World By Mastering Transformational Leadership
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Become A Transformational Organization
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Switch On: Unleash Your Creativity and Thrive with the New Science & Spirit of Breakthrough
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Spiritual Atheist: A Quest to Unite Science and Wisdom Into a Radical New Life Philosophy to Thrive in the Digital Age
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Nick Jankel Speaker Testimonials
Outstanding framework and powerful tools. A huge impact!
- | Oxford University
Thank you so much for your brilliant keynote, it gave our participants so much to discuss. Being in “Create and Connect” Mode seems to have taken a life of its own as a reference point for our leadership. Exactly what we wanted. Our CEO has quoted your thinking to the global leadership team: “Please don’t wait for anyone to tell you what to do or to give you permission and, remember, you as our most senior leaders hold the keys to our future success.”
- | Chief Marketing Officer, Tesco PLC
Inspiring and enlightening!
- | Microsoft
Would like to thank you again for your inspiring keynote. You inspired us to continue to work on ourself and lead the way. Also the value of the story tool was spot on! Thank you!
- | SVP, SAP
