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In a working world shaped by constant change, rising pressure and growing disconnection, organisations are being challenged to keep their people engaged, resilient and energised. Ali Ahmadi helps leaders and teams respond to these challenges with greater clarity, connection and momentum.

A TEDx and award-winning speaker, engineer and director, Ali brings firsthand insight into the pressures leaders and teams face in today’s workplace. Having led complex projects worth billions of dollars, he understands what it takes to create direction, engagement and performance in demanding environments.

Ali’s keynotes have inspired thousands across Australia and beyond by blending education, inspiration, entertainment and engagement. Ali’s keynotes have inspired thousands across Australia and beyond by blending education, inspiration, entertainment and engagement. Education is grounded in his professional experience as an engineer and director, inspiration is drawn from his life-changing journey as a refugee, and entertainment and engagement come through the compelling stage presence that earned him Speaker of the Year recognition. Together, these elements make Ali one of the most sought-after speakers in resilience, leadership and change.

Described as articulate, memorable and deeply inspiring, Ali’s keynotes are not just speeches, but experiences that leave your audience uplifted, engaged and reconnected to their purpose and the organisations they serve.

1. How I was smuggled out of Iran and Found a GPS

2. The Re-engagement GPS

3. Map for Change

4. Hosing Down Burn Out

TEDx Speaker Impromptu Speaker of the Year – South Australia 2025 Speaker of the Year Finalist – South Australia 2024 Forty under Forty Engineers Australia Forty under forty Department of Premier and Cabinet Australia
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