Ali Ahmadi
Ali is a TEDx and award-winning speaker and resilience expert who blends his refugee journey, leadership experience as an engineer and director, and the energy of salsa dancing to deliver immersive keynotes. His presentations inspire action, build confidence, and equip audiences to navigate change with clarity.
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Ali is a TEDx and award-winning speaker, and a leading expert in resilience and leadership. Over the past decade, he has inspired thousands of people across Australia and internationally, helping organisations such as the Australian Water Association, the Department of Treasury and Finance, and Water Corporation navigate change with clarity and confidence.
Ali’s keynotes go beyond information—they are immersive experiences shaped by three defining worlds in which he has thrived. Drawing on his profound life journey as a refugee, his professional expertise as an engineer and director, and his passion for salsa dancing, Ali delivers a powerful and unexpected blend of storytelling, insight, and energy. The result is a dynamic experience that gets audiences on their feet, engages their minds, and equips them with practical tools for meaningful growth at work and in life.
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How I Was Smuggled Out of Iran and Found a GPS
In this engaging keynote, Ali Ahmadi introduces his Inner GPS framework, a unique blend of lessons drawn from his experiences as a refugee, a professional engineer and director, and a salsa dancer. Ali provides a practical guide for individuals and leaders to overcome both professional and personal challenges. Audiences will learn how to navigate uncertainty and turn obstacles into opportunities using this powerful inner compass.
Key Takeaways
- Setting Meaningful Goals – Attendees will understand how setting clear, ambitious goals can serve as an internal compass guiding them through both professional and personal challenges.
- A New Lens on Gratitude – They will gain a fresh perspective on gratitude as a strategic tool for reframing challenges and uncovering opportunities.
- Building Self-Confidence – Participants will leave with insights on cultivating self-confidence in their work and personal lives, empowering them to face obstacles head-on.
The 3 P’s of Leadership: Guiding Your Team Through Challenges
In this keynote, Ali Ahmadi introduces the 3 P’s of Leadership, a powerful framework he’s honed through his own experiences as a leader and director. By focusing on Purposeful Goals, Praising Progress, and Personal Empowerment, Ali shows leaders how to navigate their teams through uncertainty. Through engaging storytelling and real-world examples from his leadership journey, leaders will learn to foster a resilient and motivated team culture.
Key Takeaways
- Purposeful Goals – Leaders will learn how to set clear, purpose-driven goals that provide direction and strength to their teams.
- Praising Progress – They will understand the importance of recognizing and celebrating team achievements, fostering a culture of positivity and resilience.
- Personal Empowerment – Attendees will gain insights into empowering individuals to build self-confidence, enabling each team member to tackle challenges effectively.
Navigating Change: The C-E-O Framework for Embracing the New Normal
In a world of constant change, Ali Ahmadi introduces the “C-E-O” framework to help individuals and teams navigate transitions with confidence. By focusing on Clarifying Your Direction, Embracing a Resilient Mindset, and Owning the Path Forward, Ali offers practical steps to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Audiences will leave with a clear approach to leading through change.
Key Takeaways
- Clarifying Your Direction ️ – Attendees will learn how to set clear goals during times of change, ensuring everyone knows the path forward.
- Embracing a Resilient Mindset – They will discover how to adopt a resilient outlook, using gratitude as a tool to reframe challenges.
- Owning the Path Forward – Participants will gain insights into taking confident, proactive steps, empowering themselves and others to thrive amid change.
