Paul Spiers

Paul Spiers Speaking Topics

• Moving from Transactional to Transformational Leadership

  We face truly seismic challenges in business today: from climate change to hybrid working, job insecurity to economic instability, AI and automation, global talent shortages and post-pandemic business debt. These are just a few of the many that will define the next decade for business leaders. To address these challenges and take advantage of the many opportunities they also offer, we require fundamental change in the way we think, behave and act as leaders: a visionary shift towards truly transformational leadership.

  In this keynote, Paul Spiers, founder of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute and host of The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business podcast, discusses why Transformational Leadership is the foundation for the future of business; the Four Principles of Transformational Leadership; a One-Dimensional Legend vs The Powerful Legacy approach to leadership; and why leadership sits at the apex of positive and powerful cultural transformation in business.

• Are We Outsourcing Our Curiosity to an Algorithm?

  Rich, inspirational creativity needs rich and diverse sources of curiosity for it to thrive. Curiosity feeds creativity, providing the stimuli, context and imaginative roots we need to join new dots in new ways the next time we are called upon to creatively engage.

  However, in a world where we turn first to our screens, we come upon a powerful paradox: access to more information than ever, but far less genuinely diverse inspiration to spark and feed our curiosity. This limits our creative ambition and ultimately, our corporate innovation.

  In this keynote, Paul Spiers, Founder of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute, explores:

  • Why curiosity is critical to business success
  • The dangers to business innovation from ‘outsourcing our curiosity to an algorithm’
  • Why right now is a critical moment for businesses in regard to the Curiosity + Creativity = Innovation equation
  • What leaders and entrepreneurs can do to reengage their natural curiosity

• Champions of Innovation & Change: Leading Yourself and Your Organization Towards Greater innovation, Impact & Transformation

  The future success of all organizations ultimately relies on their commitment to innovation and transformation: innovation that delivers true impact, and a transformation process that helps to ensure the organization is as ‘future fit’ and ‘future proof’ as possible. Too often however, in the drive for greater innovation and transformation, business leaders underestimate the critical role employees and company culture can and should play as Champions of Innovation, Impact & Change.

  In this keynote, Paul Spiers, founder of The New P&L Institute and host of global top 5% podcast, The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business, will discuss what he believes are the five foundational principles that lead to greater individual and collective empowerment in business, and how they have a direct and positive impact on innovation and business transformation.

  Key takeaways:

  • Five Foundations of Transformation and Change
  • Why the Curiosity + Creativity = Innovation equation is more critical than ever in business
  • Building a culture that encourages ‘Champions of Change’
  • The importance of Permission-led Leadership
  • Creating a Powerful Legacy for you and your Business

• Community, Culture & Leadership in the Age of AI

  In this keynote, Paul Spiers, founder of The New P&L Institute, considers what it means to ‘belong’ in business today; how technological transformation without a coherent communications strategy impacts the cultural cohesion of a business and alienates those within it, and how leaders can ensure they continue to build brands powered by inclusivity and human potential in an age of AI.

  Three key takeaways:

  • Why purpose & belonging are critical foundations to business growth in a digital world
  • Three ways to build brands powered by human potential
  • The Six Pillars of Community, Culture & Leadership in the age of AI

• The Making of a Maverick: Building Intrapreneurial Cultures Using the Power of Purpose and Creativity

  Mavericks are creative dreamers, independent thinkers and radical doers. They are change makers, innovators and visionaries. They are what business today needs more of – those who have the courage, the creativity and the tenacity to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. However, some business leaders also fear Mavericks. Because they don’t understand them and don’t know how to harness their creativity and creative thinking. Or, because some don’t the courage themselves to embrace the positive and powerful change that can come from building a ‘Movement of Mavericks’ within their business. Change is tough and letting go even tougher; even if the end result is a better business and a more vibrant culture.

  In this keynote, Paul Spiers, Founder of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute and Host of the global business podcast, The New P&L Principles & Leadership, will explore why it is important to create a Movement of Mavericks within your business – passionate ‘intrapreneurs’ with real purpose who want to use their thinking, creativity and innovation to build better and more successful businesses.

  This keynote will cover:

  • Why we need More radical doing, not just radical thinking in business today
  • The role of purpose and creativity in encouraging passionate Intrapreneurs
  • How cultures of curiosity build ‘Movements of Mavericks’
  • The Maverick framework - the three principles for creating a Movement of Mavericks
  • Why Mavericks build more innovative and successful businesses
  • Role models and Mavericks in action