Don't just give attendees tools and techniques to improve their skills. Empower and equip them to create capability at every level of the organization.
Consistently top-rated speaker Amir Ghannad combines a high-energy stage presence with an abundance of practical insights on topics relevant to the specific occasion, delivering a compelling message presented with a knowing sense of humor that ensures your audience remains engaged throughout and leaves inspired to get in action.
"Amir is among the best, brightest, friendliest, and most enthusiastic speakers I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
— Geoff Micks
Head of Marketing & Research at Executive Platforms
Let’s face it — We all know many of the timeless and universal principles of leadership. The value that a great speaker brings comes from understanding the audience's goals and challenges, selecting the right content, and presenting it in a style and language that resonates with them and compels them to move beyond the constraints of the past and toward what’s possible.
This is what Amir is known for delivering, every single time.
Amir’s personal and professional life experiences range from immigrating to the US from his home country of Iran at age 16 on his own, living in 5 countries, and leading multiple turnarounds in his 31-year corporate career, and more.
Event planners and organizations engage Amir when they want a true shift in how people think, lead, and show up. With over 40 years of real-world leadership experience around the globe, Amir connects deeply with audiences by blending practical insight with a compelling human message. His masterful storytelling sparks a shift in mindset, leaving the audience energized, aligned, and equipped to lead differently the very next day.
Consistently
Top-Rated
As a consistently top-rated speaker, Amir has spoken at a wide variety of professional events throughout his career. From international leadership conferences to small business team-building retreats, no matter what your organization's event, Amir has the expertise to make sure it is a resounding success.
40+ years of Leadership Experience
For over 40 years, Amir developed and demonstrated mastery in leading multi-national, multi-functional teams in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe, with leadership positions at companies such as Procter and Gamble and Campbell Soup Company. In 2015, Amir founded The Ghannad Group to continue guiding organizations through the process of creating extraordinary workplace cultures that consistently deliver breakthrough results.
Speaking
& more…
Want Amir to do more for your audience? He offers customized breakout sessions, mini-workshops, his book, The Transformative Leader, and more.
Amir’s message has been proven effective in a wide variety of industries and organizations across the globe.
Amir’s Signature Keynotes
➤ Discover The Transformative Leader Within
➤ How Transformative Leaders Leverage Culture to Transform Results
➤ The Magic of Common Objectives
➤ Navigating Change from the Inside Out
➤ Three Key Elements of Sustainable Culture Transformation
About Amir
Amir Ghannad is a world-renowned leadership development and culture transformation expert with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Organizational Behavior. He has over 40 years of experience helping leaders and organizations unlock their full potential to deliver breakthrough results. He is the author of the widely regarded book The Transformative Leader and host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast of the same name.
As the founder of the highly regarded consulting firm, The Ghannad Group, Amir has worked with hundreds of companies—including MasterCard, PepsiCo, Campbell’s, E&J Gallo, and L’Oreal—guiding them through cultural transformations that have delivered remarkable results, including a 240% revenue increase with no additional capital investment for one client.
A sought-after keynote speaker, author, coach, widely recognized thought leader, and a skilled practitioner of a wide range of leadership paradigms and methodologies, Amir is highly respected for his ability to turn underperforming teams into high-performing cultures, with his work having been featured in TD Magazine, Manufacturing Tech Insights, the White House Worker’s Voice Summit, and more.
Amir is a National Speakers Association Professional Member, as well as a member of the National Speakers Association Million Dollar Speakers Group.
What People Are Saying
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Amir's message is both inspiring and practical. And it is delivered with an awesome blend of energy, wit and conviction. I have personally benefited from his ideas, and have seen the impact they have had on many people over the years.
— Mark Alexander,
CEO, Icelandic Provisions
Formerly President Campbell North America, Campbell Soup Company -
Amir Ghannad has the rare ability to both inspire his audience and provide a set of practical leadership tools. Unlike many motivational speakers, Amir has “walked the talk” learning his craft in real world office and manufacturing environments. Amir connects with his audience by demonstrating humility and openly sharing his mistakes and learnings.
— Jeff George,
SVP R&D, The Hain Celestial Group -
I have had the privilege of being “in the room” as a participant and observer of Amir’s speaking engagements at least a dozen times. Amir is a true gem. He speaks from the heart and touches the soul. I have witnessed amazing transformations in individuals, organizations, and results, rooted in the seeds Amir planted and nurtured as a speaker. If you have an opportunity to engage with Amir, I highly recommend you take advantage of it!
— Mark Cacciatore,
SVP Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Conagra Brands -
If I had a dollar for every time somebody told me what a wonderful job Amir did, I could buy an island!
— Cheryl Allen,
VP of HR, Kaplan -
Some speakers make you laugh. Good speakers make you think. Great speakers impact your very core and are the catalysts that initiate cultural and personal transformations. Amir is a ‘Great’ speaker.
— Ian Gordon,
President of Operations, Elara Caring -
Amir’s approach, insight, humor, and humility fostered a deep connection with our participants; many of whom cited him by name when asked, ‘What speakers stood out or were of the MOST VALUE to you?’ – out of over 50 speakers for the year.
— Bill Waddington,
Consultant, Prison Fellowship -
Amir is an effective organizational leader and captivating public speaker. He is personable, engaging, and charismatic.
— Scott Luton,
Founder and CEO, Supply Chain Now -
I have had the pleasure of working with Amir for a couple of years; of which he provided excellent content, attendee engagement and highest ratings from the audience. He is a true professional who can be counted on to deliver “real world” examples and engaging topics.
— Ila (Lundgren) Lee,
Technical Program Manager, FABTECH -
Amir presented a session which ranked as one of the best of the event. I was very impressed with Amir’s communication skills, responsiveness and professionalism. It was an absolute pleasure working with him!
— Helli Hendesi,
CSCP, Manager of Conference Content, ASCM, Formerly APICS -
Amir is the culture spark that every organization needs. He has a unique set of experiences that allow him to inspire everyone he meets to take ownership of their own destiny and push themselves to be extraordinary. His ability to inspire and ignite the innovator within everyone he meets is an ongoing inspiration for me.
— Maria Gamble,
Director - Culinary Innovation Hub, Campbell Soup Company -
Amir is a master performer you can depend on to impress an audience. It is my pleasure to recommend him in very strong terms.
— Geoff Micks,
Head of Content & Research, Executive Platforms -
I have had the privilege of hearing Amir speak several times. Amir connects with people from all different backgrounds and disciplines. He inspires us to look within ourselves, understand what’s holding us back from being the best possible leader we can be, and develop next steps to become truly great.
— Daniela Vonghia,
VP - Manufacturing, Weston Foods -
Amir clearly demonstrated he is one of the foremost leadership development specialists in the industry and left my team overwhelmed with confidence and insight into the personal responsibilities they have as leaders. Mr. Ghannad left the presentation with my staff wanting more - which is an abnormality for most speakers.
— Izra Brown,
Director of Finance and Administration, USDA -
Amir was the keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for the 7 Rivers Lean Consortium’s annual symposium. His passion, knowledge, humility, and story-telling engaged the audience and kept them involved all day. He connected on a personal level with the audience and is the highest rated speaker that we have ever had. I look forward to an opportunity to work with Amir again in the future.
— Tim Eimermann,
Product Manager, Trane Company -
Amir has a natural ability to connect with an audience in which he references stories from his personal life and professional experiences. I personally grew from participating in his sessions.
— Jamison Smith,
VP - HR, Tyson Foods -
Amir is not only a passionate speaker and author, he is also a joy to be around. He keeps his presentations agile in order to customize a meaningful conversation with his audience and is diligent about following up with them regarding questions and materials.
— Nalisha Rangel,
Event Planner, JPMorgan Chase -
Amir breaks down the positive aspects of leadership behaviors in such a fun and engaging way that you walk away with a new personal commitment and purpose as a leader. I highly recommend Amir as a speaker for anyone that is seeking clarity on what it may take to drive an organization to the next level.
— William Stewart,
VP Operations, E&J Gallo Winery -
Your session was picked as one of the most powerful sessions of the event. It was thought-provoking, insightful, and full of humor. You really have the quality of engaging your audience like I’ve not seen before. The most powerful message was the 4 habits of personal transformation.
— Rohit Bardaiyar,
EVP, VDart Inc.
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