Keynote speeches
Optimistic futures
Why hope is your most important business strategy.
Amidst crises and uncertainty, optimism has become a superpower. In this keynote, Tom shows how companies, leaders and individuals can cultivate an optimistic view on the future. Not by ignoring challenges, but by actively looking for opportunities, resilience, and long-term thinking.
Topics Covered:
How to create future-positive strategies
Identifying seeds of opportunity in today's world
How optimism fuels innovation and leadership
Inspiring cases from culture, business, and society
Human-centric approach
Changes 2035
What society will look like in 10 years, and how to get ready today.
We can’t predict the future, but by framing cultural shifts and innovations, we can imagine future possibilities. In this keynote, Tom takes you 10 years ahead to explore key societal changes, offering concrete ideas you can act on today.
Topics Covered:
Demographical shifts
Mobility trends
Cities of the future
Technology and AI
The evolving work-life balance
Generations at work
Bridging the gap between young and old on the workfloor
How do you motivate a 23-year-old and a 53-year-old in the same team? Each generation brings its own expectations, values and work styles. In this keynote, Tom helps you understand what drives today's multigenerational workforce, and how to turn differences into strengths.
Topics Covered:
Generational shifts at work
What Generation Z expects from employers
How companies can stay attractive for all generations
Rethinking leadership for multigenerational teams
Practical actions for HR & management
Future mindset
How to prepare your team for tomorrow
Are you ready for the future? If you hesitate, you're not alone. Life moves fast, and thinking ahead can feel overwhelming. But how do we become future-proof?
Based on his book Ready or Not, Tom shares concrete ideas and actionable steps to activate your future mindset.
Topics Covered:
Why a future mindset matters more than ever
How to detect upcoming changes early
Navigating uncertainty with confidence
Building future-proof teams
Practical exercises to uncover blind spots
Generation Z consumers
Understanding tomorrow’s customers today
What do young consumers really want? Generation Z is entering full economic power, but their habits, values and expectations are radically different. In this keynote, Tom reveals what drives Gen Z’s choices — from brands to work to experiences — and how businesses can connect with them authentically.
Topics Covered:
The DNA of Gen Z
New consumption patterns
Authenticity, purpose & identity
How Gen Z reshapes marketing and branding
Business opportunities for future growth
Custom Keynotes
Tailor-made keynotes for your audience & market
Looking for a specific topic? Tom regularly creates customized keynotes based on your market and audience. He can also serve as moderator, host, or panel guest for your event.
Popular Topics:
AI (impact on wellbeing at work)
Hospitality (food, drinks, hotels)
Tourism (future visions on travel and experiences)
Pet parenting
Translating market data in a keynote
“Tom’s talk here in Hong Kong was really stimulating - full of inspiring insights and examples from around the world. We’ve had lots of great feedback from everyone who came.” .”
— Ollie Cartwright (The Fountain Group)