Brad Shorkend

A globally respected expert on *human behaviour, leadership, and organisational culture, Brad Shorkend helps organisations create workplaces where people thrive and perform at their best. In his energetic and highly practical keynotes, the behavioural specialist, entrepreneur, and performance coach equips leaders and teams with actionable strategies to navigate change, strengthen culture, and improve human connection in an increasingly digital world. His work focuses on helping people “human better” at work and in life.

Brad has worked with thousands of professionals globally, guiding organisations on leadership, innovation, employee experience, and strategy through a deeply human-centred approach. His sessions go beyond inspiration by providing audiences with practical “how-to” frameworks that drive sustainable behavioural change and long-term impact.

A relentless entrepreneur, Brad has founded and led more than 20 businesses across diverse industries, including architecture, technology, telecommunications, fashion, consulting, FMCG, and start-up acceleration. This extensive business experience enables him to connect deeply with the challenges leaders and organisations face, bringing practical relevance and commercial insight to every engagement.

Brad’s clients range from leading multinational corporations to innovative start-ups and scale-ups across Europe, the United States, Asia, the Emirates, Australia, and Africa. He is also adjunct faculty at GIBS and Duke Corporate Education, and co-author of We Are Still Human (and Work Shouldn’t Suck!), reinforcing his thought leadership in workplace culture and leadership transformation.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Brad is passionate about adventure, travel, and mountaineering, having summited three of the Seven Summits and trekked to Everest Base Camp. His core message is clear: organisations succeed when leaders create cultures where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to thrive.