Keynotes, Executive Forums & Conference Workshops
Practical leadership insights for organizations navigating complexity, transformation, and change.
I speak internationally at global conferences, corporate executive forums, leadership summits, and enterprise events, drawing on more than two decades of experience across financial institutions, technology companies, consulting, and executive education.
My presentations combine research, real-world experience, and practical frameworks that leaders can apply to the challenges they are facing in their organizations.
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Signature Keynote
Adapt. Transform. Grow.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience across four countries and three industries, this keynote addresses the three core disciplines required to navigate organizational friction:
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Adaptive Leadership: Leading when the problem or path forward is unclear, distinguishing technical problems from complex challenges, and making decisions under uncertainty.
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Transformative Leadership: Strengthening how leaders think, communicate, and influence as their scope and responsibilities grow, with a focus on executive presence and stakeholder buy-in.
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Change Leadership: Building structural alignment around organizational transformation, managing resistance to new ways of working, and embedding new behaviors permanently.
Speaking Formats
Keynotes: 40–60 minutes
Conference Workshops: 90 minutes to half-day
Executive Retreats & Offsites: Half-day to full-day
Leadership Forums: Strategic briefings for corporate audiences
Panel Discussions & Fireside Chats: Expert conversations and moderated discussions
Selected Speaking Engagements
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WOBI, New York — Speaker | 300+ attendees
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Moonshot Thinking Conference, Monterrey — Keynote Speaker | 300+ attendees
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TechFest Vietnam, Ha Long Bay — Keynote Speaker | 400+ attendees
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Global Change Makers — Keynote Speaker | 500+ attendees
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Women of MENA in Technology, London — Workshop Facilitator | 200+ attendees
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Creative Tech Week, New York — Session Speaker | 250+ attendees
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SAP Next-Gen, New York — Panelist | 200+ attendees
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NYU Entrepreneurial Institute, New York — Workshop Series Facilitator | 100+ attendees
What Audiences Say
“Maryam's keynote gave our leadership team a practical framework we are now implementing across the organization.”
— Chief Learning Officer, Regional Bank
“Best speaker at our conference. She combines academic rigor with real-world experience in a way that resonates with executives.”
— Conference Organizer, Financial Services Association
“Engaging, practical, and immediately actionable. Our team used the tools from her session the following week.”
— VP of Talent Development, Global Consulting Firm
Invite Maryam to Speak
I work with corporations, industry associations, executive forums, universities, and conference organizers to design keynotes, workshops, and executive sessions around their audience and event objectives.
Start with a focused conversation to discuss your audience, priorities, and the right format for your event.
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Based in New York | Speaking globally
