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If this sounds like you, send us an email to summit-opportunities@skillsme.co.uk with your session description, bio, link(s) to your social media profiles and a recording of you speaking in front of an audience (virtually or in-person).

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Javier specializes in helping fast-growing tech companies optimize their operational efficiency and scale sustainably. 

Drawing from his experience leading Operations teams at Uber and his background in global manufacturing companies, he excels in optimizing operational processes and building high-performing teams.

He currently leads an online academy called Leadership Stoa focused on upskilling professionals who want to stand out.

Former Head of Operations at Uber

Latifa is a passionate Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Cultural Intelligence Expert, on a mission to empower leaders to master the art of managing multicultural teams. 

With 17 years of experience in finance covering Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America, Latifa founded Compatible to bridge cultural gaps and drive positive change within organisations. 
Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Moroccan Arabic, Latifa holds a Master's from La Sorbonne (Paris) and an MBA from Lancaster University (UK). 

Her mission is clear: to equip leaders with the tools they need to communicate across cultures, build high-performing teams, and cultivate inclusive corporate cultures.

Leadership
Coach and
Cultural Expert

Arnaud is a leader in scientific information systems with 20 years of experience driving transformative projects in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. 

Renowned for leading and empowering teams of scientists and IT professionals, Arnaud excels at navigating complex environments whilst fostering innovation across technologies and organisations. 

During this talk, Arnaud will explore the key tenets to successfully leading STEM teams and share some practical tools anyone can learn.

Scientific & Digital Solutions Consultant

Roberta comes from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, whose foundation is ‘Ubuntu’—meaning HUMANITY, or ‘I am because you are.’ 

With 15 years as a Transportation Economist and Project Manager, she learned that technical skills alone aren’t enough for career growth. Working with diverse project teams taught her the value of collaboration and essential soft skills.

After a decade teaching English in South Korea, Roberta settled in the U.S. in 2020 and launched the Speaking and Communicating Podcast, which now has over 280 episodes. The podcast, recently recognized as a top 15 communication podcast by People Managing People, highlights the soft skills leaders need to guide high-performing, innovative teams.

Communication and Soft Skills Trainer

Вusiness coach, PhD, author of four books, father of three daughters, international speaker, expert in difficult conversations and conflict management.

Among his clients are those who have to respond to tough questions every day, including members of parliament in three countries and business people from the Forbes 200 list.

Business Trainer, PhD

Kate is a People Operations expert who partners with growing businesses to help them scale successfully. 

With years of experience guiding companies through critical growth stages, Kate specializes in building the systems, processes, and teams that take companies to 7-8 figures. 

She’s worked hands-on with CEOs and founders in industries like PropTech, AEC, and Real Estate, developing the people operations infrastructure that ensures sustainable growth.

People Operations Strategist

William Arruda is a motivational speaker, trainer, and the world’s leading authority on personal branding, credited with transforming it into a global industry. 

He’s delivered keynotes and training for top brands like American Express, Google, and Microsoft, inspiring professionals to embrace authenticity at work. Recognized as the World’s #1 Branding Expert by Global Gurus in 2022 and 2023, William has received the ICF Chair Award for his contributions to coaching.

A bestselling author of Digital YOU, Career Distinction, and Ditch. Dare. Do!, William has been featured in over 1,000 publications, including Time and The New York Times. He also writes for Forbes, where his column has garnered over 10 million views.

Personal Branding Expert, Bestselling Author

With over 20 years in HR and leadership development, Janice Chaka is the powerhouse behind The Career Introvert, a coaching practice dedicated to helping introverts excel in leadership, tackle impostor syndrome, and manage burnout.

She also runs the Introvert Success Guide™, offering introvert-friendly productivity tools and insights on running a business as an introvert. As a DEI consultant, Janice bridges communication gaps between introverts and extroverts, building cohesive, effective teams. 

A TEDx speaker and creator of the RECHARGE Energy Management Framework™, Janice is also the author of three books and hosts the longest-running introvert-focused podcast, The Traveling Introvert.

Introvert Success Strategist, TEDx Speaker

x-Unicorn (PandaDoc), GTM and B2B sales expert.

Currently, co-founder of Community Sprints: eLearning platform with top industry experts and OXI: IIoT platform for energy management.

Consulting early stage startups focused on B2B, helping them creating and testing initial GTM hypotheses, and structure their sales processes.

Former Director of Sales at PandaDoc

Deborah is a coach, speaker, facilitator, and consultant who focuses on leadership and communication. She is an instructor of Management Communication at the Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania and teaches Leadership Communication for Columbia Business School’s Women in Leadership Program.

She is also on the faculty for Duke Corporate Education and Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and has served as a Visiting Professor of Executive Communications at the Beijing International MBA Program at Peking University, China, where she prepared senior leaders from around the world to present and communicate more effectively in a growing global marketplace.

Columbia and Duke Business School Instructor

Do you ever hold back from speaking up in meetings, shy away from challenging projects, or second-guess your ability to lead?

As an emerging leader, that fear of not measuring up can be paralysing—keeping you from seizing opportunities and reaching your full potential. But imagine what would be possible if you could replace that self-doubt with unshakeable confidence.

Join Leadership Coach Deb Anderson as she shares three powerful, practical strategies to help you feel more confident and ready to tackle any challenge that comes your way.

With her approachable, hands-on teaching style, Deb will guide you in creating a personal roadmap to generate the confidence you want in real-life work situations.

Leadership and Executive Coach

George Anderson is a wellbeing and performance expert with 20 years of experience as a coach, trainer and speaker. 

He works with individuals and organisations to help them take more action towards improving their physical and mental wellbeing, energy, resilience and performance, in the workplace and beyond.

Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author

Janet Alkema is a competent Time Management and Productivity Coach with over 25 years of experience as an executive assistant, where she honed her organisational and multitasking skills.

Managing high-pressure environments, complex schedules, and competing priorities has given Janet deep insight into the challenges professionals face. Balancing a busy family life alongside a successful career has further refined her ability to create practical, sustainable systems for others. 

Janet’s unique blend of real-world experience, combined with her passion for helping others maximise their time and efficiency, makes her an empathetic and effective coach for individuals seeking to thrive both personally and professionally.

Time Management and Productivity Coach

Tom has spent over 20 years as a learning and development professional. Described by others as someone who “…transforms how people feel about their role…” and “…consistently delivers the results needed for skills and behaviour change…” he is highly skilled in what he does. 

His approach is genuine, authentic and totally committed to the growth and expansion of all those he works with.

Leadership and Communication Coach

Daria Helgogaard brings nearly 20 years of strategic HR experience and currently serves as Psychological Safety Project Manager at Novo Nordisk. 

Her career has focused on building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and advancing psychological safety to boost employee well-being and organizational success.

Daria’s background includes strategic HR roles at companies like Microsoft, L’Oréal, Alfa Laval, and Oticon, where she developed her expertise in leadership, high-performance, and innovation across diverse industries. 

She believes that creating a high-performance culture is a learnable skill and emphasizes psychological safety as essential for a thriving workplace.

Psychological Safety Project Manager at Novo Nordisk

Divya is a seasoned leader in the Fintech space, having had extensive experience in building and leading teams to drive success. 

Her expertise lies in standing up new businesses, goal-setting and driving through change. 

Divya is passionate about leadership, sustainable growth and mentorship.

CEO at Uber Payments

Jina Park, founder and CEO of QKO Asian Market, is an entrepreneur based in Dubai with a diverse cultural background. 

Born in South Korea, raised in Kuwait, and educated at Michigan State University, she developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and languages. 

Since founding QKO Asian Market in 2015, she has expanded it to seven branches across the UAE, bringing authentic Japanese, Korean, and Thai specialty products to the region that are safe for Muslim customers.

Founder & CEO at QKO Asian Market

ChatGPT can’t do what Jess does for you. She trains How2beyou masterclasses on your voice, LinkedIn thought leader presence, your charisma on stage and her favorite— humor. 

She has trained the biggest companies and carried the smallest 7 kilo backpack as she travelled to 62 countries, lived in 5 continents and now lives 9 years in Barcelona. She trains you how to deal with uncertainty. 

A Canadian linguist, a used-to-be insurance sales agent and a corporate trainer- Jess loves to turn audiences into participants - experts into thought leaders and scared humans into confident ones.

Adaptability Practitioner

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Diana's journey began with shyness and a struggle to express her ideas, particularly in high-stakes situations such as job interviews and sales presentations, where she often left without success. However, after years of dedicated effort to improve her personal communication skills, she not only overcame her challenges but also wanted to share her insights with the world. 

Her passion led her to deliver a TEDx speech, speak at numerous conferences and establish Skillsme Academy, a pioneering virtual school dedicated to practical communication skill-building rather than just theoretical knowledge.

Award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker

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