When your audience leaves differently than they arrived, that’s a keynote worth booking.
Denyse Drummond-Dunn has delivered transformational keynotes across 130 countries for audiences at Nestlé, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, and the world’s leading CPG and insights conferences. She doesn’t just talk about change. She creates it!
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Why Human Intelligence Will Be Your
Competitive Edge in an AI-Driven Market
Every company is investing in artificial intelligence. The organisations that will win are investing equally in the intelligence AI cannot replicate: human judgment, empathy, and the ability to turn data into genuine insight. Drawing on 30+ years of leading global teams at Nestlé, P&G, and Philip Morris International, Denyse shows your audience exactly what that means in practice.
- Understand why human intelligence is the scarce resource that AI makes more valuable, not less
- Identify the specific human capabilities your organisation must protect and develop
- Leave with a clear framework for combining AI tools with human judgment to outperform competitors
- Reframe the AI conversation from threat to strategic advantage
FORMATS
- Keynote (45–60 min)
- Half-day workshop
- Panel keynote
IDEAL FOR
CPG and FMCG leadership summits; Marketing and insights conferences; Innovation and strategy offsites.
FEATURED TESTIMONIALS
“Denyse delivered a strong presentation providing a clear stance on how insight professionals need to elevate their relevance with courage and conviction. A point of view worth hearing.”
— Tim Clover, IIeX APAC
“Denyse … provided me with some fresh and practical new thinking, and much needed discipline, that I will take back to work.”
— Paul Polman, former CEO Unilever
“Great thought leadership session with many takeaways for senior marketing and insights leaders.”
— Attendee, IIeX APAC
Shattering the Glass Ceiling:
The Leadership Skills No One Taught You
Most career advice for women focuses on what to do differently. This keynote focuses on what organisations need to do differently — and how exceptional mid-level managers can drive that change from where they stand today. Built on Denyse’s proprietary LADDERSÔ framework, developed from 30 years of navigating Fortune 500 leadership as a woman across 130 countries, this is not a motivational talk.
It is a strategic one.
- Discover the seven behaviours that separate managers who plateau from those who reach the C-suite
- Learn to build strategic alliances that accelerate career progression rather than just professional networks
- Develop the resilience frameworks used by senior executives who navigate organisational politics without losing themselves
- Leave with a concrete 90-day action plan for their next career move
FORMATS
- Keynote (45–60 min)
- Half-day masterclass
- Workshop series
IDEAL FOR
Women’s leadership conferences; Corporate DEI and talent summits; Professional associations; HR and L&D events
FEATURED TESTIMONIALS
““Denyse delivered a strong presentation providing a clear stance on how insight professionals need to elevate their relevance with courage and conviction. A point of view worth hearing.”
— Tim Clover, IIeX APAC
“Denyse … provided me with some fresh and practical new thinking, and much needed discipline, that I will take back to work.”
— Paul Polman, former CEO Unilever
“Great thought leadership session with many takeaways for senior marketing and insights leaders.”
— Attendee, IIeX APAC
From Invisible to Indispensable:
The Career Transformation Every Mid-Level Manager Needs
Talented managers stall. Not because they lack skill, but because they lack the strategic visibility and personal positioning that drives genuine career advancement. Denyse’s PAINT methodology — built from decades of coaching executives across five continents — gives your audience a framework to identify their unique advantage and activate it immediately. This keynote is part inspiration, part practical toolkit.
- Identify the specific problem they are uniquely positioned to solve for their organisation
- Reconnect with the natural talents they have been underusing since childhood
- Build a personal positioning strategy that makes them visible to the right people for the right reasons
- Walk away with a clear, actionable next step toward the role they actually want
FORMATS
- Keynote (45–60 min)
- Half-day workshop
- Multi-session career development programme
IDEAL FOR
HR and talent development conferences • Corporate leadership programmes • Professional associations • MBA and executive education programmes
FEATURED TESTIMONIALS
““Summarizes the valuable teachings of the past, describes the current situation with clarity, and provides concrete direction for the future of the industry.”
— Constantinos Pantidos, IIeX APAC
“She not only understands brands, but more importantly — consumers! Denyse’s ability to shape a vision and drive change is unique.”
— Andrea Bielli, Sevendots
What Audiences Say
From global CPG brands to specialist consultancies and healthcare, leaders bring me in when they need fresh thinking and practical action.
Book Denyse for Your Event
Keynotes and programmes delivered worldwide — in-person or virtual. Denyse speaks to audiences from 50 to 5,000 and customises every talk to your industry, your audience, and your event objectives.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A pre-event briefing call to understand your audience and strategic goals
- A fully customised keynote or workshop tailored to your industry and event theme
- Speaker reel, bio, headshots, and technical requirements provided promptly
- A speaker who arrives prepared, professional, and genuinely invested in your audience’s success