Maja Kazazic
Keynote Speaker: Bosnian Genocide Survivor; Business Strategist; Scale-Up Expert; Motivational Speaker on Resilience, Leadership & Empathy
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Categories:Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Mental Health, Disability, Resilience, Women in Tech, Technology, Female Leadership, Women, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Corporate Culture, LGBTQ, Social Activism, Leadership, DEI
Maja Kazazic Biography
Maja Kazazic is a genocide survivor, business strategist, and global keynote speaker who helps organizations turn adversity into momentum. At 16, she survived a grenade attack during the Bosnian War that claimed her leg and the lives of her closest friends. After immigrating to the U.S. and receiving a prosthetic leg, Kazazic rebuilt her life—eventually founding a successful tech company and advising Fortune 100 leaders. Her story has been featured on the BBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, Good Housekeeping, Discovery Channel, and more. She’s also the author of Scale Up Blueprint™, a breakthrough business framework used to build leadership, resilience, and scalable momentum in teams. Kazazic’s unforgettable story—coupled with her sharp business acumen—makes her one of the most unique voices in leadership, human potential, and growth. Whether she’s working with executives, entrepreneurs, educators, or healthcare professionals, Kazazic brings powerful transformation to every room.
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Maja Kazazic Speaking Topics
Building Strong Cultures Through Vulnerability and Grit
Focus: Leadership, company culture, DEI, emotional intelligence
Summary: What if being real—not perfect—was the greatest leadership strength of all?
In this powerful keynote, Maja Kazazic helps leaders unlock connection, trust, and performance by embracing authenticity and emotional intelligence. Through gripping personal stories and practical insights, she teaches how vulnerability-based leadership creates stronger teams, better decisions, and cultures that thrive—even in times of uncertainty.
Audience Fit: HR executives, leadership development programs, DEI initiatives, future-of-work summits, and corporate audiences seeking human-centered growth strategies.
Rooted In: Maja’s trauma-informed leadership experience, her corporate scaling expertise, and deep impact in forging trust-driven teams.
Audience Outcomes:
- Lead with vulnerability to build trust and loyalty
- Strengthen team cohesion and psychological safety
- Elevate performance through authenticity
- Integrate purpose-driven leadership routines
- bridge emotional intelligence with strategic execution
Redefining Positivity After Trauma and Change
Focus: Mindset, emotional resilience, wellbeing, reframing
Summary: In this deeply personal and transformative keynote, Maja Kazazic unpacks how perspective—not perfection—is the true engine of resilience. Drawing from her journey of physical and emotional rebuilding after losing her leg in a war zone, she teaches audiences how to reframe adversity into growth, without bypassing the truth of what hurts.
Audience Fit: Leadership, Women in leadership, HR conferences, employee wellbeing events, change or crisis recovery summits, personal growth audiences.
Rooted In: Maja’s trauma recovery, reinvention, and ability to blend storytelling with actionable strategy.
Audience Outcomes:
- Reframe adversity into leverageable growth opportunities
- Embrace authentic optimism, not forced positivity
- Use small daily practices to rebuild clarity and confidence
- Cultivate emotional flexibility under pressure
- Foster a culture of resilience from the inside out
The 7 Essential Building Blocks for Unstoppable Business, Leadership, and Life
Focus: Business growth, leadership, reinvention, momentum
Summary: This keynote blends Maja Kazazic’s personal journey—from surviving a grenade blast in war-torn Bosnia to building a tech company—with the practical tools leaders need to scale under pressure.
Audience Fit: Executive teams, entrepreneurs & startups, sales organizations, leadership retreats, corporate growth events.
Rooted In: Maja’s bestselling book "Scale Up Blueprint™" and 20+ years of experience helping organizations grow under pressure
Audience Outcomes:
- Shift from survival mode to sustainable scale
- Reframe setbacks as strategic data
- Build team clarity, ownership, and daily traction
- Replace burnout with structured momentum
- Integrate a scalable framework to drive long-term growth
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How do I book Maja Kazazic to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Maja Kazazic for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maja Kazazic, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maja Kazazic are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maja Kazazic, 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 Maja Kazazic speak about?
Maja Kazazic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Mental Health, Disability, Resilience, Women in Tech, Technology, Female Leadership, Women, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Corporate Culture, LGBTQ, Social Activism, Leadership and DEI.
Where does Maja Kazazic travel from?
Maja Kazazic generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Maja Kazazic?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maja Kazazic 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 Maja Kazazic 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 Maja Kazazic 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.
Maja Kazazic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maja Kazazic for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Maja Kazazic generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Allison Massari and Nataly Kogan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maja Kazazic for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Maja Kazazic Speaking Topics
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Leading From the Inside Out
Building Strong Cultures Through Vulnerability and Grit
Focus: Leadership, company culture, DEI, emotional intelligence
Summary: What if being real—not perfect—was the greatest leadership strength of all?
In this powerful keynote, Maja Kazazic helps leaders unlock connection, trust, and performance by embracing authenticity and emotional intelligence. Through gripping personal stories and practical insights, she teaches how vulnerability-based leadership creates stronger teams, better decisions, and cultures that thrive—even in times of uncertainty.
Audience Fit: HR executives, leadership development programs, DEI initiatives, future-of-work summits, and corporate audiences seeking human-centered growth strategies.
Rooted In: Maja’s trauma-informed leadership experience, her corporate scaling expertise, and deep impact in forging trust-driven teams.
Audience Outcomes:
- Lead with vulnerability to build trust and loyalty
- Strengthen team cohesion and psychological safety
- Elevate performance through authenticity
- Integrate purpose-driven leadership routines
- bridge emotional intelligence with strategic execution
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Perspective is Power
Redefining Positivity After Trauma and Change
Focus: Mindset, emotional resilience, wellbeing, reframing
Summary: In this deeply personal and transformative keynote, Maja Kazazic unpacks how perspective—not perfection—is the true engine of resilience. Drawing from her journey of physical and emotional rebuilding after losing her leg in a war zone, she teaches audiences how to reframe adversity into growth, without bypassing the truth of what hurts.
Audience Fit: Leadership, Women in leadership, HR conferences, employee wellbeing events, change or crisis recovery summits, personal growth audiences.
Rooted In: Maja’s trauma recovery, reinvention, and ability to blend storytelling with actionable strategy.
Audience Outcomes:
- Reframe adversity into leverageable growth opportunities
- Embrace authentic optimism, not forced positivity
- Use small daily practices to rebuild clarity and confidence
- Cultivate emotional flexibility under pressure
- Foster a culture of resilience from the inside out
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Scale Up Blueprint™
The 7 Essential Building Blocks for Unstoppable Business, Leadership, and Life
Focus: Business growth, leadership, reinvention, momentum
Summary: This keynote blends Maja Kazazic’s personal journey—from surviving a grenade blast in war-torn Bosnia to building a tech company—with the practical tools leaders need to scale under pressure.
Audience Fit: Executive teams, entrepreneurs & startups, sales organizations, leadership retreats, corporate growth events.
Rooted In: Maja’s bestselling book "Scale Up Blueprint™" and 20+ years of experience helping organizations grow under pressure
Audience Outcomes:
- Shift from survival mode to sustainable scale
- Reframe setbacks as strategic data
- Build team clarity, ownership, and daily traction
- Replace burnout with structured momentum
- Integrate a scalable framework to drive long-term growth
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How do I book Maja Kazazic to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maja Kazazic 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 Maja Kazazic, 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 Maja Kazazic or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Maja Kazazic for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maja Kazazic, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maja Kazazic are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maja Kazazic, 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 Maja Kazazic speak about?
Maja Kazazic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Adversity, Entrepreneurship, Inspirational, Motivational, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Mental Health, Disability, Resilience, Women in Tech, Technology, Female Leadership, Women, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Corporate Culture, LGBTQ, Social Activism, Leadership and DEI. -
Where does Maja Kazazic travel from?
Maja Kazazic generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Maja Kazazic?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maja Kazazic 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 Maja Kazazic 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 Maja Kazazic 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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