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Key Points for Ali Ahmadi

Ali Ahmadi helps organisations strengthen resilience and leadership capability through engaging, practical and transformative experiences.
Ali draws on lived experience, engineering leadership and creative expression to help audiences navigate change with confidence.
His energetic approach brings teams together, elevating communication, clarity and motivation in fast moving environments.
Ali equips individuals with tools to lead themselves and others through challenge, uncertainty and growth.

Topics for Ali Ahmadi

How I was smuggled out of Iran and found a GPS
In this engaging keynote, Ali Ahmadi introduces his Inner GPS framework, a unique blend of lessons drawn from his experiences as a refugee, a professional engineer and director, and a salsa dancer. Ali provides a practical guide for individuals and leaders to overcome both professional and personal challenges. Audiences will learn how to navigate uncertainty and turn obstacles into opportunities using this powerful inner compass.
Key takeaways
- Setting meaningful goals – Attendees will understand how setting clear, ambitious goals can serve as an internal compass guiding them through both professional and personal challenges.
- A new lens on gratitude – They will gain a fresh perspective on gratitude as a strategic tool for reframing challenges and uncovering opportunities.
- Building self-confidence – Participants will leave with insights on cultivating self-confidence in their work and personal lives, empowering them to face obstacles head-on.
The 3 P’s of leadership: Guiding your team through challenges
In this keynote, Ali Ahmadi introduces the 3 P’s of Leadership, a powerful framework he’s honed through his own experiences as a leader and director. By focusing on Purposeful Goals, Praising Progress, and Personal empowerment, Ali shows leaders how to navigate their teams through uncertainty. Through engaging storytelling and real-world examples from his leadership journey, leaders will learn to foster a resilient and motivated team culture.
Key takeaways
- Purposeful goals – Leaders will learn how to set clear, purpose-driven goals that provide direction and strength to their teams.
- Praising progress – They will understand the importance of recognizing and celebrating team achievements, fostering a culture of positivity and resilience.
- Personal empowerment – Attendees will gain insights into empowering individuals to build self confidence, enabling each team member to tackle challenges effectively.
Navigating change: The C-E-O framework for embracing the new normal
In a world of constant change, Ali Ahmadi introduces the “C-E-O” framework to help individuals and teams navigate transitions with confidence. By focusing on Clarifying Your Direction, Embracing a Resilient Mindset, and Owning the Path Forward, Ali offers practical steps to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Audiences will leave with a clear approach to leading through change.
Key takeaways
- Clarifying your direction – Attendees will learn how to set clear goals during times of change, ensuring everyone knows the path forward.
- Embracing a resilient mindset – They will discover how to adopt a resilient outlook, using gratitude as a tool to reframe challenges.
- Owning the path forward – Participants will gain insights into taking confident, proactive steps, empowering themselves and others to thrive amid change.

Testimonials for Ali Ahmadi

Excellent delivery, held the audience captive. Made the talk relevant to the audience.
Traffic Management Association of Australia

Ali’s story is truly harrowing, but his demonstration of resilience and determination in the face of danger and uncertainty is inspiring. He is a natural story teller and he has such a unique story to tell.
CIO
G’day Group

Ali’s story is awe-inspiring and heartfelt but put simply, one of strength, courage, resilience and of instinctive survival. His journey was challenging and shocking at times but also authentic and uplifting...Ali is truly inspiring!
Government Director

Ali’s story is something that makes you realise the strength and resilience that lies within each individual human being. His story is a testimony to that, and a lesson for people to push their boundaries and believe in something greater for themselves.
Director
Determined 2

Ali’s presentation is engaging and inspiring and provides audience with a complete shift in perspective. I highly recommend Ali to anyone who wants a complete change in perspective for their audience.
Senior Leader
Unley High School