LEADING WITH HEART

KEYNOTES THAT INSPIRE TRANSFORMATION

Dr. Yene Assegid

Dr. Yene Assegid has inspired audiences at the World Bank, UN agencies, NATO, and the African Union, delivering transformational leadership insights across the globe.

With over 5,000 coaching hours and a pioneering presence in virtual facilitation since 2003, she creates safe spaces for difficult conversations on change, uncertainty, diversity, and women's leadership - empowering organizations to achieve lasting transformation.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Dr. Yene Assegid brings a blend of wisdom and warmth that leaves her audiences both moved and motivated to lead with purpose.

    Women’s leadership development participant, South Africa

  • Yene is sincere and pure in her intent. She does not waste time; she cuts right through and says what needs to be said to get to the core of what needs to be achieved. She does it all with compassion, patience, and listening, and she does not let go until the program has been worked out and delivered, and everyone feels confident and proud of it.

    Global team retreat participant, Netherlands

  • Dr. Yene Assegid is an outstanding facilitator whose presence transforms any workshop into a meaningful and motivating experience. Whether in the Central African Republic, in the United States, or virtually, she has a remarkable ability to connect deeply with people—meeting them where they are, understanding their needs, and helping them discover clarity and purpose.

    Leadership retreat participant, Country Leadership Programs of the Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Chad

  • Yene is a very empathetic facilitator and public speaker with very strong substantive knowledge who always finds the right way to deliver her message across different audiences. She is thoughtful, captivating, and builds a safe space in all interactions she has with people.

    Building Psychosocial Safety course participant

  • Yene is a very impactful facilitator. She is able to create a brave space for learning through her own openness and authenticity, which invites and enables those around her to engage thoughtfully and deeply with difficult and complex topics, experiences and realities.

    Tandem Executive Leadership Programme participant

  • Yene is one of the best facilitators I've ever worked with. I worked with her on a senior humanitarian leadership programme and her ability to bring calm to a room is unmatched.

    Retreat participant

  • Her insights into the world's challenges were significant, and yet she showed that these problems can be overcome when each of us addresses them personally, with a purposeful commitment of time and energy. Her message was hopeful.

    Conference co-speaker, Bulgarian Entrepreneurship Center

KEYNOTE 1

LEADING WITH HEART

Drawing from groundbreaking research with world leaders including Kofi Annan, Cyril Ramaphosa, and changemakers across Africa, Dr. Yene reveals the timeless leadership behaviors that transcend generations - kindness, deep listening, reflection, mindfulness, and humility.

Audiences gain practical wisdom on leading with competence, authenticity, and trust, creating meaningful impact while staying grounded in what truly matters.

KEYNOTE 2

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Dr. Yene Assegid guides participants through the essential distinction between change and transformation, revealing that, while change is mind-based and temporary, transformation is heart-led, purpose-driven, and sustainable.

Drawing on her research and the wisdom that real transformation begins within ourselves, she equips leaders with practical tools to shift their thoughts, align with their vision, and create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.

KEYNOTE 3

REPOSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE

Drawing from three decades of coaching global leaders and her latest book, Dr. Yene Assegid reveals how repositioning, not reinventing, is the key to thriving in uncertain times. Through compelling stories and practical exercises, she demonstrates that small shifts in perspective can unlock profound resilience and clarity, helping leaders align who they are today with the future they envision.

Participants discover that sustainable change doesn't require starting over, but rather courageously adapting while staying anchored to what truly matters.

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

Speaker Packet

Download the speaker packet for Dr. Assegid's full biography, eight signature topics, session formats with fee ranges, and testimonials from past audiences.

AV Needs

Download the technical requirements for your AV team, covering microphone, projection, stage setup, and room layout.

Stage Intro

Download the approved introduction to be read when Dr. Assegid takes the stage.

Ready to Transform Your Leadership?

Connect with Dr. Yene Assegid to explore transformational speaking engagements and coaching that create breakthrough conversations and drive organizational success.

CONNECT WITH US