Keynote speeches

These keynote speeches help audiences truly understand what makes strategy work in practice. They explore how leaders can design and execute adaptive strategies by leveraging emotions, culture, and human behavior in complex organizations and ecosystems.

Combining cutting-edge research with real-world cases, the talks connect strategy formulation and execution with emotional intelligence, showing how leaders can mobilize people, build trust, and turn strategic intent into coordinated action.

Duration:

15 minutes to several hours (tailored to your needs)

Core topic:

Creating and Driving Adaptive Strategy with Emotional Intelligence

Key Topics

  • Strategy formulation and strategic change

  • Strategy execution

  • Emotions and emotional intelligence in leadership

  • Organizational culture and collective emotions

  • Platform leadership and ecosystem strategy

  • Leading change and overcoming inertia

Speech at the Police University College of Finland

Aalto Leaders’ Insight: Executive Arena Speech by Timo Vuori

Photo: Aalto University / Mikko Raskinen

“Inspiring, eye-opening, and highly practical. I left with tools I used the next day.” — Senior Leader, Energy Sector 

“One of the best teachers I’ve ever had.” — Executive education participant, Asia

“Engaging, inspiring, perfectly paced.” — Healthcare Executives 

What Audiences Gain

  • A deeper understanding of why’

  • strategy execution often fails

  • Practical insights into mobilizing attention and motivation

  • Tools to align emotions, culture, and strategy

  • A fresh perspective on leadership in complex, fast-changing environments