Unlock breakthrough thinking in your audience or team and enable to unlock competitive advantage in their organizations!
No business, leader, industry, or sector is safe.
We live in a fast changing world where industries rise and fall; the mighty falls and the startups rise-up; customer needs rapidly change and employees are visibly disengaged; society shifts and economies get quarantined. And it is in these unstable times that individuals, leaders and businesses alike require a New Way of Thinking, Doing and Being to maintain their relevance in the workplace and market.
Kgadi Mmanakana is a Competitive Advantage Strategist with a focused determination and passion to create possibilities of success for individuals, teams and businesses by illuminating pathways to relevance and success in this constantly changing world. Having worked with diverse organizations across industries for a decade, Kgadi posses a deep understanding of the dynamics of modern business landscapes, and her keen insights into market trends, coupled with her strategic foresight, enable her to guide leaders towards sustainable success. Driven by the power of Brave Leadership and Courageous Cultures, as a Keynote Speaker, Kgadi merges that power with her market intelligence, systems thinking and pure passion to want to see people thriving and businesses staying in business, to provide strategic insights, paradigm shift principles to use to advance themselves, and empower them into an inspired, innovative and thriving leaders, teams and organizations.
Kgadi’s authentic approach resonates deeply, compelling individuals to be courageous, unlock their potential and embark on transformative journeys. Through engaging narratives and practical wisdom, Kgadi plants the seed of possibility in minds of audiences, and instills a sense of purpose and passion fueling breakthrough thinking and impactful leadership. Her keynotes are inspire new age leadership and culture practices that will enable leaders to unlock employee engagement, get their teams in the mood of giving that discretionary effort and become breakthrough thinkers and an inspired workforce. Her sessions are outcome based designed to solve a problem and delivered in an engaging manner contextualized for each audience with practical insights that the audience can use immediately to advance themselves and transition into a New Way of Thinking, Doing and Being.
Keynote Topics
Gain Competitive Advantage: How to maintain relevance in this disruption prone market
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, maintaining relevance is crucial for success. This keynote explores the strategies and mindset necessary to stay ahead of the curve, innovate, and adapt in a disruption-prone market. Learn how to future-proof your business and gain a competitive edge.
From Great to Threatened to Resilient: How to Adapt quickly during a crisis and lead at the edge of chaos
Crisis can strike at any moment, threatening even the greatest organizations. This keynote provides a roadmap for adapting quickly during times of crisis and leading with resilience. Discover the essential skills and strategies required to navigate uncertainty and emerge stronger.
Diversity & Inclusion is Good for Business: how to unlock the dividend of D & I
Diversity and inclusion are no longer just moral imperatives, but business necessities. This keynote reveals the compelling case for diversity and inclusion, and provides practical advice on how to unlock the dividend of a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Making Innovation Happen: How to cultivate a culture where breakthrough thinking reigns and innovative ideas catch fire
Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization. This keynote explores the essential elements required to cultivate a culture of innovation, from leadership and mindset to process and practice. Learn how to create an environment that fosters creativity, experimentation, and growth.
The Great Resignation – how to unlock employee engagement and performance
The Great Resignation has left many organizations reeling. This keynote delves into the underlying causes of employee disengagement and provides actionable strategies for unlocking employee engagement. Discover how to create a workplace culture that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent.
Workshop Options
- The Power of Difference – Diversity & Inclusion Workshop
- Making Innovation Happen – Innovation Workshop
- The Art & Science of Sales Rainmaking for Outbound sales teams
“Thank you Kgadi for your value packed presentations for both our virtual and hybrid strategy workshops with our entrepreneurial future leaders. Your enthusiasm was felt felt throughout the presentations. Our students found your insights practical and ready-to-use, and they left the sessions with clarity and feeling ready to implement them in their businesses. We look forward to further collaboration.”
Ian McCloy
Raymond Ackerman Academy Project Lead @ Johannesburg Business School