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John Sanei is a world-renowned keynote speaker, futures strategist, lecturer, best-selling author, and your guide to future trends and visionary leadership.

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That was absolutely brilliant - you hit every important nail on why, what and how we need to thrive in the world today and in the very near future. So much crucial learning to take away. Thank you.

Anika Ebrahim

Corporate Impact Director, Naspers

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Why you should book John Sanei for your next event

  • With extensive experience in dynamic problem-solving, John's expertise is renowned for helping organizations navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.
  • John's insights have helped hundreds of organizations globally develop future-focused strategies, catalyzing their path to high success and profitability.
  • Unlock tailored strategies for your organization, built for adaptability, high profitability, and sustainable success in the face of constant change.
As a future strategist and transformation specialist, John Sanei is your key to an exciting future. By blending neuroscience, psychology, and strategy, he empowers organizations to create innovative workflows and processes that propel them beyond the present. With a wealth of experience in dynamic problem solving, John has guided countless organizations globally towards future-focused strategies, ensuring high success and profitability for decades to come. Partner with John Sanei to safeguard your relevance, competitiveness, and long-term profitability.
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Keynotes

Keynote by John Sanei: A.I Frontiers for Leaders

In a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, leaders often face a critical challenge: navigating the vast potential of A.I while avoiding the trap of outdated thinking.

This keynote simplifies the complexities of A.I, empowering leaders to assess how much—or how little—they’re leveraging its capabilities. Whether optimizing existing processes, transforming customer experiences, or pioneering entirely new industries—this session challenges leaders to adopt A.I as both a tool and a lens for bold, future-focused decisions.

Key takeaways: 

  • Clarity Amid Complexity: Gain a simplified understanding of A.I and its transformative potential, tailored to leaders without a technical background. and the ability to recalibrate to effectively handle.
  • Strategic Visioning: Identify whether you’re using AI to optimize, transform, or innovate— and uncover new opportunities to create value in your business.
  • Break Free of Old Frameworks: Overcome the “expert problem” and learn how to see beyond existing paradigms, to make courageous decisions that align.
This keynote will not only simplify A.I but will also empower leaders to see beyond the horizon, and make transformative decisions that shape their businesses for success now—and in the future.
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Keynote by John Sanei: The Human A.I Symphony

he A.I revolution demands something uniquely human—our ability to reinvent ourselves, to see opportunities in chaos, to thrive in uncertainty, and to imagine possibilities that have never existed before.

In a world where adaptability trumps efficiency, our traditional focus on outcome-based thinking and algorithmic intelligence is holding us back. The “Human A.I Symphony” keynote explores how our brains have been hardwired for certainty, limiting our ability to experiment, adapt, and innovate in a rapidly changing world.

By understanding the neuroscience of change and embracing the art of unlearning, leaders and teams can develop more adaptable minds and lateral creativity. This keynote inspires audiences to elevate their awareness, break free from old patterns, and celebrate uncertainty as a pathway to discovering new solutions for the future.

Key takeaways: 

  • Adaptability Over Efficiency: Understand why traditional, outcome-based thinking is limiting and learn how to cultivate a mindset built on exploration and experimentation.
  • The Neuroscience of Change: Discover how to rewire the brain for greater adaptability and creativity, using practical techniques for unlearning old patterns.
  • Celebrate Uncertainty: Shift your perspective to embrace uncertainty, fostering optimism and innovative thinking in the face of the unknown.
This keynote empowers leaders and teams to embrace change with courage, think laterally with creativity, and transform uncertainty and change into opportunity.
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Keynote by John Sanei: TRANS-FOR-MOTION: Re-imagining Organizational Structure for Today & Tomorrow

The challenge facing modern organizations is clear: we’re asking people to be both innovative and disruptive—two fundamentally opposing tasks.

Innovation requires doing what you’ve always done, only better and more efficiently. Disruption, on the other hand, demands rendering your current business model obsolete to create something entirely new. Most digital transformations fail because they rely on structures built for economies of scale and efficiency, which lack the adaptability required for disruption.

In this keynote, John provides insights on how to build dual-purpose teams: one focused on optimizing today’s operations (the “Boeing”); and the other tasked with experimenting and adapting for tomorrow (the “jet fighter”). By understanding and implementing this dual-structure approach, organizations can position themselves to succeed both today and tomorrow.

Key takeaways: 

  • Clarity on Transformation vs. Disruption: Understand why these two functions are incompatible within the same team and how to separate them effectively.
  • Building Dual-Purpose Teams: Learn how to structure “Today Teams” for efficiency and “Tomorrow Teams” for adaptability, ensuring both profitability and long-term innovation.
  • A New Framework for Resilience: Discover practical strategies to create an organization that is nimble, lateral, and equipped to thrive in an unpredictable future.
This keynote gives leaders the insights and tools to build an organizational structure of “Today Teams” for operational efficiency and innovation, and “Tomorrow Teams” for disruption—to survive, and thrive in both the present and the future.
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Keynote ny John Sanei: A.I & Your Business

New and coming developments in artificial intelligence will change the face of work forever. In this keynote speech, John teaches your organization how to adapt and evolve with this technology, not rebel against it.

The keynote speech will focus on how artificial intelligence is expected to impact businesses and organizations in the coming years. Attendees will learn about the potential benefits and challenges that A.I may bring, and will gain a better understanding of how to prepare for and adapt to these changes.

The presentation will cover topics such as automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences. Interactive elements such as Q&A and case studies will be used to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how A.I can be applied in a business setting.

Key takeaways: 

  • Understand the potential benefits and challenges of AI for businesses and organizations.
  • Gain insights on how to prepare and adapt to the changes brought by AI in business.
  • Learn about practical applications of AI, such as automating tasks, improving decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences.
The ideal attendee for this talk is anyone interested in understanding the potential impact of A.I on the business world, including business owners, managers, and professionals in the fields of technology, marketing, and operations.
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Keynote by John Sanei: Future of Leadership

Discover the latest developments in leadership and the essential skills required to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape.

In this keynote speech, futurist and business specialist John Sanei will share insights from the latest research on neuroscience and organizational psychology. During the talk, John will guide attendees through the process of redesigning their own leadership skills to evolve from transactional to transformative styles of leadership. He’ll also educate on how to build out new capabilities for the leaders of tomorrow.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the shift from the industrial age to the quantum age. By the end of the session, they will leave with strategies for building parallel teams and fostering true organizational agility.

Key takeaways: 

  • Understand the neuroscience behind leadership and the ability to recalibrate to handle challenges effectively.
  • Gain insight into the shifting landscape of business and the transition from the industrial to the quantum age.
  • Learn strategies for developing parallel teams with new capabilities to tackle current and future challenges while still maintaining the effectiveness of existing teams.
This session is ideal for managers, leaders, executives, and board members who are looking to stay ahead of the curve and build the skills necessary to lead their organizations to success.
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Keynote by John Sanei: Future of Work

Rather than a cleverly crafted mission statement on a reception wall with the purpose of inspiring employees, this keynote speech deciphers how we develop our skills as building blocks and instil them within organizations.

During the talk, keynote speaker John Sanei will reframe the age-old question ‘What is my purpose?’ during a time when what has come before is defunct and what is to come is unknown.

Based on extensive research into futures strategy, business strategy, human behaviour and psychology, John will help your organization unravel the enigma of roles as business leaders, entrepreneurs or managers. In readying you for Workforce 2.0, he’ll pose questions and paths forward regarding how we find meaning when the pillars of what we have known have shifted and what we do with this newly-acquired knowledge.

Takeaways include understanding the role of curiosity and creativity in driving success in the future of work, recognising the importance of developing an adaptive mindset to navigate an uncertain future, and breaking free from the pre-conditioned surplus society psychology.

Key takeaways: 

  • Understand the importance of developing a growth mindset to navigate an uncertain future of work.
  • Recognise the value of curiosity and creativity in driving success in the future of work.
  • Learn how to reframe the question of purpose in the context of a rapidly changing world and the importance of developing strong human connections in a digital age.
The ideal attendees for this session would be business leaders, entrepreneurs or managers looking to find meaning and purpose in a rapidly changing world of work.
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Keynote by John Sanei: Mental Health

Explore the latest research on brain waves and neuroscience, and specifically how it relates to the future of humans.

In this captivating keynote speech, John discusses the importance of a holistic approach to health and well-being, including how to heal past relationships with memories and imagine positive futures.

The keynote includes interactive elements. Rehearsing behaviours and practising meditation will be incorporated to help attendees develop a calm heart and clear mind, essential for creativity, adaptability, and optimism in an uncertain future.

The keynote session aims to upgrade attendees’ perspectives and empower them to embrace the unknown with confidence. It aims to leave attendees with a new take on ​​becoming comfortable with and celebrating the unknown—rather than fearing it. In this way, attendees can learn that by befriending what they can’t predict can prepare them for the future of work and education.

Key takeaways: 

  • Understand the impact of brain waves and neuroscience on shaping our perspectives and behaviours.
  • Learn how to develop a holistic approach to health, focusing on the connection between the mind and body.
  • Gain practical tools and techniques for embracing uncertainty and the unknown, and leveraging them for creativity and adaptability.
This keynote speech is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their awareness and adaptability skills.
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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

That was absolutely brilliant - you hit every important nail on why, what and how we need to thrive in the world today and in the very near future. So much crucial learning to take away. Thank you.

Corporate Impact Director, Naspers

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5 of 5

John as always hit the nail on the head. Is is imperative for businesses to create or start environments that are solely focused on catering for the future.

Digital Brand Manager, Investec W&I

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The most mindblowing transformative experience of my life in a single short course! I really feel blessed in so many ways and deeply grateful. I have made some extremely difficult decisions and changes and I'm feeling strongly that everything is proceeding on a much more positive path now.

Founder, Escalata Coaching

John Sanei

5 of 5

Next level, Brilliant thought leadership content that will help me in my engagements with my clients. Wow we need to stay with the time! It was a mind shift!

Head: Brand, Marketing & Communication, Momentum

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John Sanei

Future-Ready Strategies for Organizational Success
Globally acclaimed keynote speaker, futures strategist, 5 times bestselling author, Singularity University and Duke CE faculty member, Associate Partner at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Chief of Tomorrow Board Member and podcaster at The Expansive – John Sanei isn’t just transforming the way we think about the future, he’s empowering us with the courage we need to cultivate everlasting change.

John's insights into the future of work, leadership, organizational restructuring, and education are a beacon of guidance in these ever-shifting times. He empowers organizations to not only keep up with the rapid changes but to proactively embrace them, just as a smartphone adapts to new apps and innovations.

Using a dynamic mix of human psychology, quantum science, business strategy and futurism, John creates talks, writes books, delivers masterclasses and sits on boards to help guide future-forward leaders who are ready to lean into uncertainty, overcome doubt, and rise with courage, clarity and power.

John collaborates with governments, educational institutions, and corporations to plan, evolve, engage, and educate their teams. His guidance extends to C-suite executives and board members, tailoring strategies that instill adaptability, ensuring profitability amidst evolving landscapes.

When you book John Sanei, you invest in a visionary thought leader who has seen countless organizations falter by avoiding technological advances or failing to inspire teams at the onset of change. John ensures your organization maintains momentum, progressing toward its goals and profits, securing relevance and competitiveness well into the future.

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