Afdhel Aziz
Keynote Speaker: Expert on Business as a Force for Good, Employee Engagement, Purpose & Values Driven Storytelling
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Categories:Communication, Inspirational, Author, Technology, College, Creativity, Storytelling, Futurism, Innovation, Business Coaching, Marketing, Leadership, Virtual, Business, Social Media, Future of Work, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Public Health, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, Business Growth, Strategic Leadership, Workshop, Social Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Culture, Finance, Change Management, E-Commerce, Success, Health & Wellness
Afdhel Aziz Biography
After escaping the devastating effects of the Asian Tsunami in his home country of Sri Lanka, Fortune 500 executive Afdhel Aziz struggled with PTSD and Survivor Guilt: why had he survived and what was his Purpose in life?
It led Aziz many years later (after a two-decade career leading brands at Procter and Gamble, Nokia, Heineken and Absolut Vodka) to quit corporate life and establish Conspiracy of Love.
Today it is one of the world’s leading strategic consultancies, offering its expertise to iconic companies such as Adidas, Coca Cola, The Gap and Sephora to unlock the power of business as a force for good. (It’s also a B Corp Best for the World Business.)
Since inception, Conspiracy of Love has helped leading brands invest more than $7 million in causes such as childhood hunger, racial justice in education and arts and culture, driving brand love and ‘inclusive growth’.
His best-selling "Good is the New Cool" Purpose trilogy (John Wiley and Sons) covers the topics of brand purpose, corporate purpose and personal purpose in compelling and inspiring ways. He is also an acclaimed columnist for Forbes.
His creative company Good is the New Cool is now creating ‘stories that fill the Hope Gap’ and partnering with Time Magazine to create branded content like ‘The Solutionaries’ - inspiring entrepreneurs driving impact innovation in areas like food, fashion, and more.
As an international keynote speaker, Aziz has lit up stages around the world, sharing his insights at leading corporations like Disney, Google and Accenture UK.
He has also inspired leaders at prestigious events such as the Cannes Lions Festival, the Fast Company Innovation Festival and the United Nations.
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Afdhel Aziz Speaking Topics
In this transformational talk, Afdhel Aziz shares why the key to career success isn’t just talent or hard work—it’s purpose. Based on insights from his bestselling book, "The Good is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose," this keynote equips leaders and employees alike with tools to find deeper meaning in their work.
Drawing on powerful data (like Gallup’s finding that purpose-driven companies see 3x more employee engagement) and his work inside companies like Sephora, Microsoft and more, Afdhel shows how aligning personal values with professional goals can unlock energy, motivation, and long-term fulfillment.
Audience Takeaways:
- Discover the GPS to Purpose framework to identify your unique purpose and integrate it into your career.
- Understand why meaning is the new metric for success—and how it drives performance and retention.
- Learn how purpose unlocks motivation, resilience, and engagement across all levels of an organization.
- Walk away energized and inspired, ready to apply purpose as a daily tool for impact and growth.
In this compelling keynote, Afdhel Aziz reveals why today’s most enduring businesses are not just built on strategy—but on stories rooted in values. Drawing from his work at the global consultancy Conspiracy of Love (trusted by brands like The Gap, Sephora, and Coca-Cola), Aziz introduces a proven framework that helps leaders transform strategic goals into meaningful narratives that inspire action at every level.
Audience Takeaways:
- Learn the ‘Strategy to Story’ methodology for turning business objectives into emotionally resonant, purpose-led narratives.
- Understand why values-based storytelling is a commercial imperative, not a communications afterthought.
- Discover how to align and motivate teams by connecting individual roles to a shared, inspiring mission.
- See real-world examples and data that show how storytelling drives culture, performance, and bottom-line impact.
In this eye-opening keynote, Afdhel Aziz challenges leaders to rethink innovation through the lens of impact. Drawing on insights from his 500+ Forbes interviews with disruptive founders and forward-thinking companies, and his forthcoming TIME Magazine docuseries ‘The Solutionaries’. he reveals how companies that solve real-world problems are not only future-proofing themselves—but also driving powerful business growth.
From protein made from air to artificial intelligence as a force for good, Aziz introduces the concept of the Solutionary Brand—a business that makes solving societal and environmental challenges its growth strategy. This talk is a wake-up call for any leader looking to stay relevant, resilient, and purpose-driven in an era of accelerating change.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand what it means to be a Solutionary Brand—and why it’s the future of business.
- Learn how to turn global challenges into innovation opportunities that fuel growth.
- Discover a proven roadmap for aligning purpose with product, pipeline, and performance.
- Walk away with the tools to energize teams, inspire customers, and lead market-defining change.
Afdhel Aziz Videos
Good Is the New Cool Guide to Meaningful Marketing: How Brands Can Win with Conscious Consumers
Good is the New Cool Guide to Conscious Business: How Companies Can Drive Growth Through Positive Impact
Good Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose: Designing a Meaningful and Prosperous Career
Good Is The New Cool: The Principles Of Purpose
Good Is the New Cool: Market Like You Give a Damn
How do I book Afdhel Aziz to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Afdhel Aziz for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Afdhel Aziz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Afdhel Aziz are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Afdhel Aziz, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Afdhel Aziz speak about?
Afdhel Aziz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Inspirational, Author, Technology, College, Creativity, Storytelling, Futurism, Innovation, Business Coaching, Marketing, Leadership, Virtual, Business, Social Media, Future of Work, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Public Health, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, Business Growth, Strategic Leadership, Workshop, Social Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Culture, Finance, Change Management, E-Commerce, Success and Health & Wellness.
Where does Afdhel Aziz travel from?
Afdhel Aziz generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Afdhel Aziz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Afdhel Aziz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Afdhel Aziz for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Afdhel Aziz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Afdhel Aziz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Inspirational and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Afdhel Aziz for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Afdhel Aziz generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Boles, Erica Dhawan and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Afdhel Aziz for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Afdhel Aziz Speaking Topics
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Leading with Purpose: How to Supercharge Your Career with Meaning and Impact
In this transformational talk, Afdhel Aziz shares why the key to career success isn’t just talent or hard work—it’s purpose. Based on insights from his bestselling book, "The Good is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose," this keynote equips leaders and employees alike with tools to find deeper meaning in their work.
Drawing on powerful data (like Gallup’s finding that purpose-driven companies see 3x more employee engagement) and his work inside companies like Sephora, Microsoft and more, Afdhel shows how aligning personal values with professional goals can unlock energy, motivation, and long-term fulfillment.
Audience Takeaways:
- Discover the GPS to Purpose framework to identify your unique purpose and integrate it into your career.
- Understand why meaning is the new metric for success—and how it drives performance and retention.
- Learn how purpose unlocks motivation, resilience, and engagement across all levels of an organization.
- Walk away energized and inspired, ready to apply purpose as a daily tool for impact and growth.
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Creativity: Values Driven Storytelling: How Purpose-Driven Narratives Power Performance
In this compelling keynote, Afdhel Aziz reveals why today’s most enduring businesses are not just built on strategy—but on stories rooted in values. Drawing from his work at the global consultancy Conspiracy of Love (trusted by brands like The Gap, Sephora, and Coca-Cola), Aziz introduces a proven framework that helps leaders transform strategic goals into meaningful narratives that inspire action at every level.
Audience Takeaways:
- Learn the ‘Strategy to Story’ methodology for turning business objectives into emotionally resonant, purpose-led narratives.
- Understand why values-based storytelling is a commercial imperative, not a communications afterthought.
- Discover how to align and motivate teams by connecting individual roles to a shared, inspiring mission.
- See real-world examples and data that show how storytelling drives culture, performance, and bottom-line impact.
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Innovation: Is Your Brand a Solutionary? Impact Innovation for Business Growth
In this eye-opening keynote, Afdhel Aziz challenges leaders to rethink innovation through the lens of impact. Drawing on insights from his 500+ Forbes interviews with disruptive founders and forward-thinking companies, and his forthcoming TIME Magazine docuseries ‘The Solutionaries’. he reveals how companies that solve real-world problems are not only future-proofing themselves—but also driving powerful business growth.
From protein made from air to artificial intelligence as a force for good, Aziz introduces the concept of the Solutionary Brand—a business that makes solving societal and environmental challenges its growth strategy. This talk is a wake-up call for any leader looking to stay relevant, resilient, and purpose-driven in an era of accelerating change.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand what it means to be a Solutionary Brand—and why it’s the future of business.
- Learn how to turn global challenges into innovation opportunities that fuel growth.
- Discover a proven roadmap for aligning purpose with product, pipeline, and performance.
- Walk away with the tools to energize teams, inspire customers, and lead market-defining change.
VIDEO
Afdhel Aziz Videos
BOOKS
Good Is the New Cool Guide to Meaningful Marketing: How Brands Can Win with Conscious Consumers
Good is the New Cool Guide to Conscious Business: How Companies Can Drive Growth Through Positive Impact
Good Is the New Cool Guide to Personal Purpose: Designing a Meaningful and Prosperous Career
Good Is The New Cool: The Principles Of Purpose
Good Is the New Cool: Market Like You Give a Damn
REVIEWS
Afdhel Aziz Reviews
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Afdhel was very inspiring, our audience was very impressed and thankful for the opportunity to learn from him. Thank you Afdhel and AAE team!
Houlihan Lokey - May 15 2025 -
The Walt Disney Company - Oct 31 2023
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Afdhel was a professional speaker onsite and we appreciated his willingness to talk with BECU before the contract had been signed to determine if he would be a good fit.
SHW o/b/o Boeing Employee's Credit Union (BECU) - Oct 17 2023 -
PNC - May 24 2023
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Afdhel was great! He really did his research on Capital One initiatives and used them in his talk.
Capital One Services, LLC - Dec 09 2021
NEWS
Afdhel Aziz News
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The Power Of Purpose: The Business Case For Purpose (All The ...
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How do I book Afdhel Aziz to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Afdhel Aziz for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Afdhel Aziz, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Afdhel Aziz or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Afdhel Aziz for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Afdhel Aziz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Afdhel Aziz are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Afdhel Aziz, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Afdhel Aziz speak about?
Afdhel Aziz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Inspirational, Author, Technology, College, Creativity, Storytelling, Futurism, Innovation, Business Coaching, Marketing, Leadership, Virtual, Business, Social Media, Future of Work, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Public Health, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Motivational, Business Growth, Strategic Leadership, Workshop, Social Entrepreneurship, Personal Growth, Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, Corporate Strategy, ESG, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Culture, Finance, Change Management, E-Commerce, Success and Health & Wellness. -
Where does Afdhel Aziz travel from?
Afdhel Aziz generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Afdhel Aziz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Afdhel Aziz for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Afdhel Aziz for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Afdhel Aziz or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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