Change & Adaptability: Standout Speakers

Natasha Lyons
author at Chartwell Speakers
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In a world defined by constant disruption, organisations and their leaders are no longer asking whether change will happen, but how quickly they can adapt to it.

Some of the most forward-thinking leaders of today might argue this shift in mindset is the defining factor between an organisation’s survival and its lasting success.  Embracing change as an opportunity, these leaders work to foster a culture of anticipating trends, responding to challenges with agility and cultivating resilience across their teams.  They embed adaptability as a core capability.

By driving these cultures and future-focused strategies, leaders are enabling their organisations to transform uncertainty into innovation and sustainable growth.  Positioning themselves at the forefront of their industries, they are ready to shape the future, not simply respond to it.

Chartwell works with an array of speakers who can provide clarity and actionable insights on how to successfully navigate and embrace this unprecedented rate of change.  Here are a few options to consider:

Jonathan Brill

Forbes’ #1 Ranked Futurist, Futurist-in-Residence at Amazon, and International Bestselling Author of AI and the Octopus Organization (2023)

April Rinne

Bestselling Author of Flux (2021) and Top-Ranked Global Futurist, helping leaders thrive in constant change

Allister Frost

Microsoft’s First Head of Digital Marketing Strategy and “Future Ready Mindset” Expert

Susie Braam

Head of Innovation, UK National Security (2015–2021) and Advisor at Change Logic (2023–2025), specialising in transformation in regulated environments

Peter Hinssen

Bestselling Author of The Phoenix and the Unicorn (2020) and Innovation Strategist

Lisa Bodell

Bestselling Author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins, and Founder & CEO of FutureThink

Nir Eyal

Bestselling Author of Hooked and Indistractable, and Expert in Behavioural Design

Heather E. McGowan

Forbes Top 50 Female Futurist and Future of Work Strategist, 2x Bestselling Author of The Adaptation Advantage and The Empathy Advantage

Nick Jankel

CEO & Co-Founder of Switch On and Author of Rise and Switch On, Transformational Futurist

Matthew Syed

Bestselling Author of Rebel Ideas and Black Box Thinking, and Leading Voice on Growth Mindset and High Performance

Adah Parris

Forbes-Recognised Influential Futurist and Author of Leadership Legacy (Wiley, 2026)

Grant Van Ulbrich

Forbes-Recognised Influential Futurist and Author of Leadership Legacy (Wiley, 2026)

Chris Heemskerk

Ex-Google Innovation Labs Leader and Creator of The Innovation Scorecard™

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