‘‘When leaders truly listen and understand, they unlock trust, spark creativity, reduce burnout and drive performance.”
Neil Francis
The Leadership Book - Acheiving the empathetic Edge
Keynotes & Conversations
Talks for conferences, events and leadership teams
I speak at conferences and leadership events about the real work of leadership: thinking clearly under pressure, leading with humanity, and navigating change with confidence.
My talks draw on 30+ years as an entrepreneur and CEO, and on ideas from my books on leadership and creativity, including The Leadership Book: Achieving the Empathetic Edge (publishing 2026).
These are thoughtful, experience-grounded talks that spark reflection and conversation long after the event.
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Keynotes & Conversations Themes
The Empathetic Edge™
How leaders build trust, understand and manage emotion, make sound decisions when the stakes are high while remaining human, present and authentic.
The Creative Edge™
Creativity as a leadership capability: expanding perspective, removing thinking blockers and approaching complexity with curiosity and confidence.
The Entrepreneur’s Edge™
Insights for founders and growth leaders as responsibility increases, decisions become harder and leadership becomes more personal.
‘‘Every creative breakthrough begins the same way: with a shift in perspective.
Neil Francis
The Creative Thinking Book - how to ignite and boost your creativity
How I Support Leaders
Formats
Conference keynotes
Leadership and industry events
Executive offsites and leadership forums
Bespoke sessions shaped around your audience and theme
Suitable for CEOs, senior leadership teams, founders and leadership communities.
Audiences will leave with:
Greater confidence in their leadership judgement
A clearer, calmer way of thinking under pressure
Practical insight into creativity and decision-making
A renewed sense of what human leadership can look like
Let’s talk
If you’re planning a conference, event or leadership gathering gathering and are looking for a speaker who combines lived leadership experience with thoughtful, book-based insight, I’d be very happy to explore what would best serve your audience
📞 0771 252 7158
✉️ neil@neil-francis.com