Speaking
Talks that moverooms to action.
Keynotes, panels and moderation on leadership and building what’s next, from 200+ stages across Africa, Europe and the US.
Talks
Three talks,shaped to your audience.
- 01
Stop performing. Start becoming.
What changes when leaders stop acting the role and start growing into it. For leadership teams, new managers and founders.
- 02
Africa powering the world
How African talent, creativity and enterprise already power global brands, and what that means for the organisations building what’s next.
- 03
The African Edge
What the world can learn from African founders: building with less, moving fast, and creating opportunity where others only see risk.
Need a talk on your theme?
I write new keynotes and sessions around your event’s theme and your audience, drawing on the same stories and research. Share your brief and I’ll come back with a title and outline.
On stage
Web Summit · Lisbon
Keynote
Podcasts
Q&A
- PMI
- University of Manchester
What organisers say
Sydney is an astute entrepreneur with a remarkable ability to engage audiences and inspire.
He is uniquely skilled in building something out of nothing, collaborating with people from all levels and backgrounds and get them on the same page.
Formats
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Moderation
- Fireside conversations
- Workshops after the talk
Questions
For organisers.
Do you travel?
Yes. I’m based between London and Accra and speak across Africa, Europe and the US.
Can the talk be tailored?
Always. We start with your audience and what you want them to do differently afterwards.
Where can I find a bio and photos?
Everything an organiser needs is on the media page, ready to download.
Stop performing. Start becoming.
Bring this to your stage.
Tell me about your event and audience, and I’ll come back with a talk that fits.
