Keynote SpeakersAdam Pacifico is a qualified barrister, former police officer and co-author of ‘The Leader’s Secret Code‘.
Adam, a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, is also the host of the globally ranked, award-winning podcast The Leadership Enigma.
Adam’s experience is broad, ranging from delivering high-impact, award-winning experiential learning to leaders in FTSE 100, 250, and S&P500 firms globally, to assisting the prosecution team of the International Criminal Court during the Lebanon Tribunal, and to training specialist officers in every police force in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
He has personally delivered events to over 60,000 people nationally and internationally, including teams from Mastercard, Google, UBS, Microsoft, GSK, UCB, AstraZeneca, Tottenham Hotspur, WH Smith, Ocado, Raytheon, Bank of Singapore, Vision Invest, Nike, Rolls-Royce, Coca-Cola and many more.
Adam remains a fully qualified barrister and member of Red Lion Chambers and Inner Temple.
Early in his career, Adam prosecuted and defended in the criminal courts. He then took 6 years from the Bar to become a police officer with the Metropolitan Police, serving 3 years on the proactive robbery, gang, and drugs units.
He co-authored The Leader’s Secret Code, which was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year.
Adam Pacifico – Leadership Keynote Speaker
As a keynote speaker, Adam Pacifico gets his audience thinking about unlocking “The Leader’s Secret Code”.
His keynote speeches focus on high-stakes communication using his experience from the crime scene to the courtroom, how leadership for a better world starts with inclusivity and radical collaboration based on his time and work with Silicon Valley start-ups and tech giants and the power of humble enquiry.
Lessons from The Enigma
This 60–90-minute researched keynote is a fast-paced, interactive session linked to your organisational and team challenges and opportunities. Adam will use multimedia clips from relevant past episodes to bring the learning from his guests worldwide alive. Adam will also use a series of immersive and experiential exercises to ensure the audience acts their way into a new way of thinking and not just thinks about a new way of acting.
The Rise of Leadership Superpowers
Adam explores with your audience the 8 components of Human-Centered Leadership, which he has researched using over 150,000 data points, including his book, numerous articles, and global interviews.
Adam will explore Humility, Vulnerability, Empathy, Personal Purpose, Inclusion, Presence, Curiosity, and Vigilance. In the AI age, technical skills are becoming obsolete much quicker, and the rise of human-centred leadership and deep human connection are the critical differentiators.
Lead Like A Human
Adam Pacifico emphasises the growing importance of Human- Centred Leadership in a rapidly changing world. As leaders face increased expectations and uncertainty, the focus shifts from titles and accolades to genuine human connection.
Drawing from extensive research and his podcast, Adam will explore the eight components of Human-Centred Leadership and their application across various sectors. Attendees will learn the significance of personal purpose, how to foster a positive workplace, and the impact of strengths on happiness and productivity.
