Leadership Keynote Speaker

As a keynote speaker, I bring boardroom truths to the stage, sharing client-tested insights audiences can use immediately. Watch my keynote on Violent Politeness and discover how voicing concerns drives real progress. Let’s talk openly, honestly, and together.

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Svetlana Gaidukova — INSEAD-certified executive coach, former FinTech CEO, and pro athlete — is recognized for keynote talks that energize audiences with powerful insights and practical tools to shift perspectives, challenge old habits, and spark lasting change.

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The Question That Changes Everything

Coaching isn’t about advice. It’s about the right question that changes everything. Svetlana shows how one well-placed question can shift perspective and unlock transformation for leaders, teams, and organisations. Audiences leave inspired and equipped to ask better questions of themselves and others.

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Alone at the Top: Breaking Executive Isolation

At the top, leaders often lose the very space they need to think and reflect. Svetlana reveals how coaching breaks executive isolation and rebuilds clarity and connection. The result: resilient, relational leaders who move organisations forward without carrying the burden alone.

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The Trust Factor: How Teams Grow Stronger Under Pressure

The Trust Factor: How Teams Grow Stronger Under Pressure Pressure is unavoidable - but it can build trust instead of breaking teams apart. Svetlana shares how coaching helps leaders and teams turn tension into collaboration and results. Participants leave with practical tools to harness pressure as a catalyst for growth.

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Expect immersive, thoughtful, and deeply relevant and unique insights.

Engaging & Inspiring

A dynamic presence that energises the room and sparks fresh thinking — surfacing the silence, tensions, and blind spots leaders usually avoid. Designed to engage diverse attendees and inspire the next generation of leaders while aligning to your event goals and organisation’s culture.

Practical & Actionable

Client‑tested tools and insights leaders can put to work right away, with lessons from CEOs, teams, and transformations you won’t find in theory books. Clear frameworks turn complex concepts into actionable takeaways that improve execution, team alignment, and measurable results.

Transformative & Lasting

Talks that break old habits, shift perspectives, and stick — changing how people show up in meetings, make decisions, and lead under pressure. Expect lasting impact on communication, leadership, and culture at in‑person conferences or virtual events.

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What the Audience says

“Svetlana has a rare gift — she voices what everyone else avoids. As a leadership speaker, her keynote on silent meetings struck a chord with our board and gave us the tools to speak up without fear. The shift in our discussions was immediate.”

“I walked in expecting another motivational speaker with no experience in real challenges. Instead, I left with practical ways to change how I run meetings. Silence no longer means consent — and my team is more engaged as a result.”

“The most useful session of the conference. Svetlana’s mix of boardroom stories and practical steps made the insights both relatable and applicable. I used one of her tools with my team the very next day.”

“She brings real boardroom experience, not theory. Her honesty about leadership blind spots challenged me to rethink my own habits — and gave me a framework to change them. A sought-after speaker on leadership development who actually helps you navigate change.”

“Engaging, bold, and deeply human. Our leaders walked away both inspired and equipped to handle tough conversations. Weeks later, her powerful message was still fueling teamwork, employee engagement, and strong leadership across our teams.”