Let’s Talk Human Leadership in the AI Era – Where Refreshing Stories Meet Rigor and Hearts Light Up

If you’re looking for a typical speaker, I’m probably not your guy. But if you’re up for a mix of emotional connection, research-based insight, captivating storytelling, corporate wisdom, cultural flavor, and a good dose of smiles, we’ll get along just fine. My goal? To inspire fresh thinking and spark meaningful action that brings out the best in humankind.

I created the Delightful Total Experience (DTX) model—a practical way to connect Employee Experience, Customer Experience, and culture. The big idea? When people are delighted at work, they’re far more likely to delight customers. It’s human nature, amplified by the ripple effect of total experience.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many Fortune 500 companies across industries—helping their leaders and teams transform culture, ignite authentic joy and genuine care at work, and unlock better performance through appreciation and human-centered leadership while striving for excellence.https://www.valuescentre.com/

Before I started keynoting and consulting around the world, I was a C-level executive in IT companies, a diplomat, and worked in the venture capital industry. I’ve sat in the pressure cooker, negotiated across cultures, transformed sales and marketing teams, and helped build things from scratch. What I bring on stage is more than just theory—it’s lived experience.

Whether I’m speaking to thousands or facilitating a hands-on session with a top leadership team, I design my sessions to be immersive, energizing, and downright enjoyable. I draw from rigorous research, real case studies, timeless wisdom, and emotionally rich stories that provoke fresh thinking. I believe people learn best when they’re emotionally connected and having fun. Just like a great computer game, when learning is playful, everyone tries harder to reach the next level.

Why Clients Are Delighted to Work with Avi Liran:

WIIFM? Show that you care: In most events, people are told what to do for the company. You invite me to show leaders how to genuinely care for people as whole human beings because when teams feel truly valued, they deliver their best.

Safe and trusted: Audiences feel psychologically safe to be authentically vulnerable, and the person who booked me gets the praise.

Easy to work with: I walk my talk. You’ll feel uplifted and delighted working with me and my team.

Quality guaranteed: I’m a two-time TEDx speaker and hold the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. I speak globally with consistently high engagement.

Depth and rigor: I created the Delightful Total Experience and Appreciation models used by top organizations. When I’m not delivering keynotes or writing profiles like this one, I’m researching, interviewing leaders, and crafting fresh, actionable concepts.

Real-world experience: I’ve been in your shoes. I was a corporate sales and marketing leader with P&L responsibility, helped transform teams, and worked as a VC advisor and diplomat—navigating complex negotiations and unforgettable human challenges.

Pattern breaker: I challenge assumptions, debunk stale myths, and offer refreshing perspectives on familiar issues.

Constant evolution: I learn from nearly every room I walk into. The best leaders challenge and sharpen my thinking. That sends me on a quest to upgrade my material. I encourage the audience to outsmart me, as long as they’re not funnier than I am.

Memorable delivery: I inspire, energize, and entertain leaders and teams. I make learning fun, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Sticky actions: I design simple and powerful playful rituals that spark real change through daily, memorable micro-habits.

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