Speaking
Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a 4X NYT bestselling author, sought-after keynote speaker and advisor who has taken stages all over the world to cover all things Leadership, Authenticity and Disruption. Her wildly popular TED talk, “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable” has garnered over 9 million views and counting.
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Luvvie is a dynamic speaker who has captivated audiences around the world with her wit, warmth and powerful storytelling.
Known for her trademark wit, warmth, and powerful storytelling, Luvvie has captivated audiences around the world for over 10 years, and her talks have been consistently praised for their ability to spark conversations, provoke thought, and leave audiences feeling empowered.
She has spoken at some of the most innovative brands, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, Spotify, Nike, Bank of America, Deloitte, and American Express. She’s been a featured speaker at noted conferences such as: TEDWomen, Cannes Lions, SXSW, Leadercast, 3% Conference, MAKERS Conference.
Her superpower: using humor as a tool to engage audiences and speak directly to the heart of others. When she walks away, people take action.
When she’s not taking the stage, she’s pouring her words into her critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling books, which includes her banner book Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual. Her 4th book and 1st kids book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess was published in May 2023.
Signature Talks
Courageous Leadership: The Professional Troublemaker’s Guide to Competitive Advantage
In an era where disruption is inevitable, the choice becomes: lead it or be led by it. Today’s most successful organizations aren’t just surviving disruption; they’re cultivating Professional Troublemakers: leaders who challenge constructively, innovate strategically, and transform boldly.
Drawing from her New York Times bestseller “Professional Troublemaker,” Luvvie Ajayi Jones presents her framework on how to build a culture of innovation within teams.
Ideal for: C-suite executives, senior leadership teams, and high-potential leaders driving organizational transformation. Essential for companies seeking to build future-ready cultures and sustainable innovation advantages.
Building Brand Legacies: Movements, Not Just Moments
In today’s saturated market, brands face the challenge of capturing not only attention but genuine loyalty. Companies that tell compelling stories and embrace bold authenticity are the ones that rise above the noise and foster devoted communities. In this dynamic keynote, Luvvie reveals how powerful storytelling drives lasting brand success.
Drawing from her experience at the intersection of culture and leadership, Luvvie will illustrate how to create stories that naturally align with your organization’s mission and values. Attendees will learn to turn content into deep connections by communicating these stories effectively across multiple platforms. This talk will equip you with actionable strategies to overcome storytelling roadblocks, like navigating digital change and managing internal hesitations, so your brand can thrive.
Ideal for: companies looking to elevate their marketing, foster engagement, and transform consumers into brand evangelists.
The Professional Troublemaker Assessment: Understanding Your Team’s Disruption DNA
In this keynote, Luvvie reveals the Four Types of Professional Troublemakers, a groundbreaking framework that will help you reshape how your organization thinks about leadership, innovation, and team dynamics.
Luvvie demonstrates why the most successful organizations celebrate their Truth Tellers, Mind Molders, Heart Helpers, and Bridge Builders. Leaders will discover why thoughtful disruption isn’t one-size-fits-all, and how understanding their team’s natural disruption styles can unlock new levels of innovation.
Ideal for: Organizations and leaders who want to understand not only their own disruption superpower, but how to identify and unleash these capabilities across their entire team. The goal is to enhanced collaboration, deepen communication, and build trust so teams that don’t just embrace change – they lead it.
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The future belongs to organizations, companies, and nations who value those who are willing to be thoughtfully disruptive and innovative. Book Luvvie for an in-person or virtual keynote to come in and loan courage to your internal team, board members and conference attendees.
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Representation
Charlotte Perman, Speaking Agent – United Talent Agency
