Magnus
Lindkvist, one of the top ten speakers in the world in 2014 according to
MeetingsNet, is a trendspotting futurologist. In his talks and books, he is
continuously looking for ideas and clues as to how the modern business world
works and what it might look like tomorrow. He has given in excess of a
thousand keynotes over the past decade across all continents and to everyone
from Fortune 500 CEO’s and civil servants in the Middle East to digital
entrepreneurs and anyone looking to be inspired and enlightened about
trendspotting and future-thinking. Those who have listened are usually
impressed by his engaging speaking style.
To put it in the words of an
executive at a global manufacturing firm to whose top managers he spoke in
2015:
“What a mind-blowing performance by Magnus yesterday! Our employees were
stunned and gave him standing ovations. He brings such a magnitude and force
onto stage that people hang on his lips, his gestures, his whole storyline. I
have never experienced such a speech so full of intelligent content and at the
same time a fabulous entertainment.”
As a writer, Magnus is driven by a relentless curiosity about our mental space
where the outside world collides with the human brain. His first book, the
bestselling “Everything We Know Is Wrong” (2009) was an investigation into how
invisible trends impact and change the world of business and beyond. His second
book “The Attack of The Unexpected” (2010) pays homage to the unexpected and
its power to create innovative ideas and make us happier and more successful.
In 2013, he published “When The Future Begins”, a guide to long-term thinking
and in 2015, a summary of his first three books were published as “The Future
Book: 40 Ways to Future-proof your life, career and business.” Each book has
been translated into more than ten languages including English, German,
Chinese, Spanish and, of course, his native Swedish. With a Master of
Science in Business and Economics from Stockholm School of Economics and a
degree in film production from UCLA, Magnus weaves together the worlds of
quantitative insights with the imaginative storytelling of Hollywood. The
speeches are often described as “shows” or “performances” and consist of
multi-medial immersion into future possibilities. He calls what he does
“intellectual acupuncture” with the expressed intention of changing our minds
with needles of insights, examples and observations. Or as he likes to say:
With “Ahhh”, “Haha” and “A-ha!”
He has won several awards for his performance on stage and for his books but
perhaps the best acclaim ever given was an HR Director in the UK who said:
“Magnus Lindkvist is the best Swedish export since ABBA and meatballs.”
Martyn L. Newman Ph.D., D.Psych., is a
psychologist with an international reputation as an expert in emotional
intelligence and leadership. As well as holding senior positions at leading
universities in Europe and Australia, he has had many years of experience
working in leadership development and management consulting across the world
for clients such as Deloitte, Mars, Network Rail, Shell and Quiksilver.His tangible approach to leadership EQ can be found in his bestselling book, Emotional Capitalists - found in the product section in the above menu.
He received his Ph.D. from the University of Sydney and holds an M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, a Masters of Psychology, and a Doctor of Psychology from La Trobe University, Melbourne. Martyn is a captivating keynote speaker on the power of building emotional intelligence in the workplace.
“For ten years the research has told us that to be successful in our personal and professional lives we need emotional intelligence (EQ). In particular, our research has established clear links between specific emotional skills and outstanding leadership success. We know that having great leaders at every level of the business is the key to attracting and retaining talent. Emotional intelligence, or as we like to call it, Emotional Capital, is the most important source of competitive advantage in business today.”
