Leena Patel

About Leena Patel

Creativity and Innovation is key to competing against AI because it is a uniquely human trait that no algorithm can replace. Here\'s a bit about me and how I can help:I am a results-driven, award-winning business growth strategist, stellar speaker, tech lover, former professional dancer, life-long yogini, with a psychology background, and innovation chutzpah. I’m a wizard at connecting the dots between these diverse domains and finding the one distinction others miss.I have experience leading a diverse team with expertise across 16+ industries, and have partnered with organizations in the private and public sector to help them develop and grow their executive teams and leaders in the areas of workplace culture, change management, and innovation. Possessing stellar communication and presentation skills enables me to skillfully explain highly complex subject matter in a simple, engaging, and actionable manner that drives decision-making for a wide range of stakeholders, from Boards of Directors to leaders on the front line. Category Experience: Tech, Entertainment, Sports, Media, Healthcare, Travel & Leisure, Financial Services, Retail, Food and Beverage, Fashion, Insurance, Public Sector, Non-profits, Creative Finance I\'ve authored \"Raise Your Innovation IQ\"—the book a former Disney Innovation executive declared contains \"the secrets that have helped turn the tide for some of the world\'s biggest companies\". NEXT STEP: Reach out via DM to discuss possible collab opps. With experience spanning 16+ industries, there\'s a high probability I can offer some insights on what you can do to stay ahead of the curve.

Experience

1. Innovation Keynote Speaker

   Sandbox2boardroom

   Mar 2014 — Present

   I customize high-energy, high-impact keynotes​ to your requirements. My carefully crafted speeches and presentations provoke thought and a high level of engagement, blending practical tools with insightful stories from my career as a businesswoman, athlete, and A-lister coach as a storied backdrop. I have been blessed to have keynoted at many leading global tech, innovation and leadership conferences including TED, TieCon CANADA, Back End of Innovation, Women in Tech, Women of Color, Canterbury Tech Summit.NZ, Cloud Connect etc), alongside renowned CEOs, leaders and influencers, including: Paul Misener (AMZ), Frederik Pferdt (Google), Eric Schurenberg (INC/Fast Co), Kara Goldin (Hint), Milind Mehere (Yield Street), Shannon Hulbert (Opus Interactive), Tony Buzan, Michael Crawford, Dominic O\'Brien, Baria Alamuddin, Ray Keene OBE, Tim Llewellyn, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Les Brown Jr. et al. I also host closed-door monthly Executive RoundTables to bring together CXOs to speak about the disruptions they are facing and faciliating discussion to aid breakthroughs of their biggest innovation challenges.Key skills: strategy, storytelling and presentation skills, business growth and scaling, remote/hybrid work enablement, tech enthusiast

Education

• London Contemporary Dance School

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Modern Dance and Choreography

  1992 — 1995

• Harvard University

  Modern Dance, Stage Performance

  1995 — 1996

• Hammersmith and West London College

  Associate's degree, Psychology

  1990 — 1992

• NPS PR, Media and Communications Training

  PR & Media

  2017

• Frontier Speaker Certification

  Speaking, Coaching, Training, Facilitation

  2011

• Entrepreneurial School of Excellence

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2011 — 2013