Executive Keynote Speaker for CEOs, VPs & Transformation Leaders
Executive Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Culture & Transformation (UK & Global)
Ideal for leadership offsites, internal conferences, town halls and senior leadership programmes where you want more than motivation – you want practical tools leaders can use the next day.
Edwin Eve is an executive and team coach, behavioural-change specialist and former Fortune 100 transformation leader. As an executive keynote speaker based in the UK, he blends behavioural science, coaching psychology and real-world transformation experience to equip senior leaders to lead confidently through complex change, culture shifts and matrixed organisations.
In need of an inspiring speaker?
Bring evidence-based, practical ideas to your next leadership offsite or town hall.
I’m Edwin - Executive, Leadership & Team Coach (MSc, PCC-ICF, EMCC-SP), Hogan-certified and a former Fortune 100 transformation, innovation and leadership development lead. I’ve coached and worked with leaders across 57+ nationalities, with research in intercultural psychological safety.
My keynotes blend behavioural science, three decades of experience and real-world approaches your executives can use immediately.
Accredited - Evidence-based Coaching - Trusted Worldwide
Why organisations book Edwin to speak
Boardroom-level credibility – Speaks the language of CEOs, CHROs and Heads of Transformation, with lived experience of large-scale change in complex, global organisations.
Evidence-based, not fluffy – Keynotes grounded in behavioural science, coaching psychology and neuroscience, translated into clear, accessible messages.
Real stories, real impact – Uses concrete case studies from global transformation and innovation work, not generic theory.
Global, cross-cultural lens – Experience working with leaders from 57+ nationalities, making content relevant for diverse, international audiences.
Practical and actionable – Every keynote leaves participants with specific tools, reflection prompts and “do this next week” actions.
Whether it’s a leadership offsite, an internal conference, a board strategy day or a global town hall, Edwin creates talks that challenge thinking, spark honest conversation and lead to tangible shifts in how people show up at work.
Client Testimonials from Enterprise & High-Growth Leaders
“I highly recommend Edwin for any organization or individuals who truly wish to transform.”
Christina S. Vice President (Tax) USA
“Edwin has been able to bring out a more refined leader in me.”
Jaipal, S. Supply Chain Ldr. DE&I & STEM Advocate
Speaking formats
Edwin speaks at a range of internal and external events and will work with you to shape content that aligns with your theme, audience and desired outcomes.
Examples include:
Keynotes: 30–60 minutes plus Q&A
Executive offsites & strategy days: Facilitation + keynote combinations
Leadership development programmes: Opening / closing keynotes integrated with your curriculum
Team days & away days: Interactive sessions blending input, reflection and group work
Virtual events: Engaging online talks, webinars and fireside chats
What your audience will leave with
Rather than one-off inspiration, Edwin focuses on mindset shifts and concrete actions.
Outcomes list:
A shared language for talking about complexity, change and psychological safety
Practical tools leaders can apply in their next meeting or project
Increased openness to honest dialogue about what’s really happening in the organisation
Renewed energy and confidence to lead through ambiguity
Clear “next steps” so the conversation doesn’t end when the keynote does
Best-fit audiences
These talks are a strong fit if you’re:
Planning a leadership offsite or board strategy retreat
Designing an internal conference on transformation, culture or innovation
Running a leadership development programme for senior or high-potential leaders
Leading major change or restructuring and need leaders truly equipped to handle it
Building a coaching or feedback culture in a complex, global organisation
Signature keynotes for leadership in complex change
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Thriving in the Matrix: Leading when everything is changing at once
Most requested keynote
In today’s matrixed organisations, leaders are expected to deliver across dotted lines, shifting priorities and constant restructuring.
Audience takeaways:
How to lead and influence without formal authority across functions, regions and stakeholder groups
Ways to cut through organisational “noise” and create clarity, focus and psychological safety in the matrix
Language and frameworks leaders can use with their own teams to reduce friction and increase collaboration
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Psychological Safety that Drives Performance
Psychological safety isn’t about being “nice” – it’s about creating conditions where people can speak up, challenge, and experiment in service of results.
Audience takeaways:
What psychological safety is (and isn’t), in clear, evidence-based terms
The everyday leadership behaviours that quietly increase or erode psychological safety
How to combine high challenge with high trust – holding people to high standards while keeping them engaged
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Culture by Design, Not Default
Culture is often described as “the way we do things around here” – but in times of transformation, “the way we do things” has to change.
Audience takeaways:
How culture really forms and shifts in organisations (beyond values posters and campaigns)
The specific levers leaders can pull to align culture with strategy during change and growth
How to spot unhelpful norms and create new, more effective ones without triggering backlash
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Resilience Under Pressure: Leading Brains, Not Just Projects
When pressure rises, people don’t just need more information – they need leaders who understand how the human brain responds to uncertainty, risk and overload.
Audience takeaways:
What happens in the brain under pressure and why smart people sometimes behave irrationally during change
Tools leaders can use to reduce threat responses and increase a sense of control, fairness and meaning
Personal resilience strategies for leaders who are carrying the emotional weight of transformation
FAQs
Do you customise the keynote?
Yes. We tailor stories, tools and language to your sector and priorities from the briefing call.
What are the fees?
Premium, application-only. Fees vary by customisation, travel and audience size. Request a quote.
Can you deliver virtually?
Yes - studio-quality camera and audio, with interactive polls and Q&A.
What are the logistics?
UK-based; international travel on request.
Is the content evidence-based?
Yes. Each keynote translates behavioural science and leadership research into simple, usable tools.
What outcomes can we expect?
Aligned language, clearer decisions, and practical next steps leaders can implement immediately.
Do you offer follow-ups?
Many clients add a 60-minute virtual clinic 2–4 weeks later to embed the tools.
Enquire about booking Edwin
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