About Ali
Ali Ahmadi is a TEDx and award-winning keynote speaker specialising in engagement, change and leadership. He helps organisations close the gap between people and performance by reconnecting audiences to purpose, strengthening their capacity to navigate change, and equipping leaders to lead with greater clarity and impact.
What sets Ali apart is the rare combination of perspectives he brings to the stage: the lived extraordinary experience of a refugee, the strategic discipline of an engineer and a director, and the presence of an award-winning storyteller. Described as thought-provoking, memorable and inspiring, Ali’s keynotes are not just speeches, but experiences that leave your audience uplifted, engaged and reconnected.
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Ali combines his expriences in three areas and provides a unique perspective on the topics he speaks on
Refugee Background
Ali’s journey as a refugee is the foundation of his story. It shows the resilience of an individual facing uncertainty, adapting to change, and finding strength in adversity. This perspective helps audiences understand how personal resilience is built when life doesn’t go to plan.
Engineering and Leadership
Through his career as an engineer and leader, Ali has learned how resilience is more than individual grit — it’s also about building systems, leading teams through challenges, and making decisions under pressure. This angle connects to how leaders and organizations can create environments where resilience thrives.
Salsa Dancing
On the dance floor, Ali discovered another dimension of resilience, confidence, adaptability, and connection. Salsa requires trust, practice, and the courage to step forward even when the steps are unfamiliar. This becomes a powerful metaphor for how both individuals and teams can build resilience in fast-changing environments.