Meet Ali
A rare combination of worlds on one stage
At 17, Ali Ahmadi was smuggled out of Iran with no guarantee that he would survive the journey.
What followed was a series of life events that have led him to where he is today: a renowned engineer, board director and award winning keynote speaker who has addressed more than 75,000 people worldwide on resilience, leadership, change and burnout. His keynotes draw lessons from both his extraordinary life journey and years of experience in senior leadership roles, where he has experienced firsthand the pressures organisations and their people face.
As Impromptu Speaker of the Year and a recipient of the Professional Speakers Australia Emerging Speaker Scholarship, Ali has been described as a natural storyteller, thought-provoking, inspiring and entertaining. He is known for his ability to connect quickly with an audience, make complex ideas relatable, and leave audiences with a shift in perspective and practical insights they can apply.
"You don't just listen to Ali speak. You feel engaged, understood and inspired."
Payble
"Ali held the audience fully engaged for the entire hour. Practical, honest and empowering."
Revenue Professionals SA
"Awe-inspiring and heartfelt. A story of strength, courage and resilience."
Department of Treasury and Finance
"A lesson for people to push their boundaries and believe in something greater for themselves."
Determined 2
"Inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking. Excellent stage presence and an endearing manner that connects with the audience."
Local Government Professionals South Australia
"Powerful, polished and inspiring. The way he owns the room is expert level."
Legal Services Commission
"Incredible to listen to."
Department of Human Services
"Inspiring."
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What organisers say
We were particularly impressed with Ali Ahmadi as our keynote speaker. Ali held the audience fully engaged for the entire hour. His presentation 'Pillars of Resilience' was very well structured, thoughtfully delivered and deeply inspiring. Ali speaks about resilience, leadership and personal accountability not as abstract concepts, but as lived experience. His message is not clichéd or superficial. It is practical, honest and empowering. The feedback from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive, and I would highly recommend Ali to any organisation seeking a speaker who can inspire meaningful reflection and real behavioural change.
Revenue Professionals SA
Ali has a genuinely warm and grounded presence that immediately captures people's attention, which is no small feat in a world full of constant notifications and distractions. What truly sets Ali apart is his storytelling. He has a rare talent for weaving meaningful insights into real-life experiences, making his message relatable across any topic or audience. You don't just listen to Ali speak. You feel engaged, understood and inspired. I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking for a speaker who is both impactful and deeply authentic.
Payble
Ali's keynote at our Annual Conference was inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking. He is a confident and articulate speaker, with excellent stage presence and an endearing manner that connects with the audience.