Sanjiv Patel is a keynote speaker, executive mentor and adviser with over twenty years in leadership development. He speaks on leadership presence, resilience, the journey from expertise to influence, and what it takes to lead through circumstances that no manual prepares anyone for.

Sanjiv has delivered a TEDx talk on resilience, spoken at events across the UK, Europe, India, Singapore and the Middle East – including a global audience for Criteo – and been featured on ITV News, Sky News and Asian Voice. As Founding Mentor and Longest Serving Chair of the Warwick Business School Global Mentoring Programme, he has spent over a decade in structured developmental work with senior leaders. His sessions are known for combining intellectual rigour with personal honesty – people tend to describe them as the ones they were still thinking about three months later.

Signature Keynotes

What to expect from a Sanjiv Patel session

Sanjiv’s keynotes are not motivational speeches. They are structured conversations that give people language for things
they have been feeling but couldn’t name – and practical frameworks for doing something with it.

“Senior audiences are the ones who respond most. They recognise what they hear.”

Format and Logistics

Formats

Keynote (45-90 min)• Workshop (half or full day)• Masterclass • Panel Chair • Fireside Host

Audience sizes

30 to 1,000+

Location

London-based • Available nationally and internationally

Languages

English

Lead Time

Keynotes – minimum 4 weeks. Bespoke programmes – minimum 8 weeks.

Showreel

Full speaker showreel coming soon

Check availability

To enquire about availability for your event, share your event date, audience size, and what you’d like delegates to
take away. Sanjiv will come back to you within two working days.

Or book a 20-minute enquiry call: Book On Calendly

KEYNOTE

When the Stakes Are Real

IDEAL FOR

Senior leadership offsites, board-level programmes, crisis communication and ESG-themed conferences.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

A practitioner’s account of leading through high-stakes situations
Frameworks for communication, presence, and decision-making when the room is serious
Language for the things most leadership development is designed to avoid

FORMAT

Keynote (60–90 min)
Senior leadership offsite session
Board programme

KEYNOTE

From Expertise to Influence

IDEAL FOR

Professional development events, industry conferences, emerging leaders programmes, partnership tracks.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

A clear distinction between being valued for what you know and being followed for who you are
Practical tools for building influence without losing credibility
A personal roadmap for the transition from expert to trusted adviser

FORMAT

Keynote (45–90 min)
Masterclass
Emerging leaders programme

KEYNOTE

Sustainable Performance

IDEAL FOR

Wellbeing events, HR conferences, leadership development days, team reset sessions.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

Honest language for what high performance actually costs
The decisions – individual and organisational – that quietly erode leadership quality
A framework for sustainable performance that doesn’t require slowing down

FORMAT

Keynote (45–90 min)
Workshop
Team reset session

KEYNOTE

The Leader in the Room

IDEAL FOR

Leadership conferences, senior team awaydays, management development programmes.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

A working definition of presence that goes beyond performance
Practical tools for developing congruence under pressure
A personal audit of where leadership style and values are misaligned

FORMAT

Keynote (45–90 min)
Workshop (half or full day)
Multi-session series

THE MODEL

H – Humanity

E – Empathy

A – Awareness

L – Leadership

S – Service

IDEAL FOR

Leaders & teams who want to build trust, strengthen emotional intelligence and lead with authenticity.

Organisations seeking to develop leaders who can create psychologically safe, high-performing environments where people feel valued, heard and empowered.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

A practical framework for human-centred leadership
Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership decision-making
Tools to build trust, connection and psychological safety within teams
Stronger leadership presence grounded in authenticity and service
A deeper understanding of how values-driven leadership strengthens organisational culture

FORMAT

Interactive leadership workshops & masterclasses
Leadership development programmes for emerging and senior leaders
Executive coaching focused on authentic leadership
Team sessions designed to strengthen trust, collaboration and culture

WORKSHOP

Wellness Retreat

IDEAL FOR

Individuals navigating burnout or stress

Professionals in transition or seeking deeper clarity

Anyone ready to reclaim balance and rediscover their inner strength

You’ll leave feeling clear, calm, and deeply connected to who you really are

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learn mindfulness and restorative practices
Experience workshops on emotional resilience and self-compassion
Curated sessions to reconnect to your core values
Space to recharge physically, mentally, and emotionally

FORMAT

Multi-Day Retreat

WORKSHOP

1:1 Mentoring

IDEAL FOR

Anyone at a crossroads, feeling stuck, or ready to reconnect with themselves

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A safe space to unpack challenges and untangle thoughts
Clarity on your next chapter personally, professionally, or both
Confidence grounded in who you are, not who you’re expected to be
Coaching for senior leaders managing visibility and scrutiny
Emotional resilience and tools to handle life’s messier moments
Reconnection to your purpose, values, and voice
Renewed motivation, direction, and sense of possibility
A more intentional approach to relationships, career, and wellbeing

FORMAT

1:1 Life Coaching | Online or In-Person | Short and Long-Term Packages

WORKSHOP

Group Transformation Programme

IDEAL FOR

Overwhelmed individuals or recovering perfectionists

WHAT TO EXPECT

Weekly group check in and personal accountability
A structured Programme to help you unpack challenges and untangle thoughts
Clarity on your next chapter personally, professionally, or both
Confidence grounded in who you are, not who you’re expected to be
Reconnection to your purpose, values, and voice
Renewed motivation, direction, and sense of possibility
A more intentional approach to relationships, career, and wellbeing

FORMAT

8-week life design coaching experience

WORKSHOP

Clarity Reset Workshop

IDEAL FOR

Overwhelmed individuals who are at a crossroad or navigating life’s challenges, or are in need to find their purpose and motivation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Small group for shared space and personalised attention
Includes reflective exercises, breath-led pauses, and deep conversation
Practical tools to build clarity, resilience, and focus
Increased confidence rooted in self-awareness, not perfectionism
Optional follow-up coaching available for those wanting to integrate the shift

WORKSHOP

Career and Executive Coaching

IDEAL FOR

Professionals, or anyone seeking real guidance without the jargon

Helping You Find Your Calling and Reach Your Potential

WHAT TO EXPECT

Encouragement, accountability, and grounded perspective
A trusted space to explore decisions, doubts, and direction
Gentle nudges toward growth, never pressure

FORMAT

1:1 Mentoring | Ad Hoc or Ongoing Sessions

WORKSHOP

Wellness Retreats

IDEAL FOR

Individuals and Teams striving for work-life balance

HR Leaders, looking to encourage digital detox and conscious slowing down for employees

Reconnect with what matters most

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Deep rest and nervous system reset
Emotional resilience and self-compassion
Tools to manage burnout and mental fatigue
Emotional grounding and clarity

FORMAT

2-Day Retreat (Customisable)
Available for Teams or Leadership Groups

WORKSHOP

The Power of Story Telling

IDEAL FOR

Founders, Speakers, Career Changers, Thought Leaders

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Clarity on your personal and professional narrative
A signature story you can use in interviews, pitches, or presentations
Tools to communicate with authenticity and confidence
The ability to influence without having to “sell”
Personal brand clarity that feels real, not rehearsed

DELIVERY

Storytelling Labs | Personal Brand Coaching | Content Sprint Sessions

WORKSHOP

Crisis and Stakeholder Management

IDEAL FOR

Individuals, leaders and teams facing a crisis, challenging situations, complex stakeholder ecosystems, or reputation-defining moments.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Rapid assessment of stakeholder impact and interdependencies during crisis
Clear, human-centered communication strategies for high-pressure situations
Guidelines for transparent engagement that preserve trust and credibility
Real-time advisory for leadership teams managing sensitive issues
Post-crisis reflection and recovery plans that strengthen long-term relationships
Practical tools for balancing urgency with empathy in stakeholder communication

DELIVERY

Executive Advisory & Board Counsel
Crisis Simulation & Response Workshops
Leadership Coaching for High-Visibility Moments
Strategic Communication Support During Change, Uncertainty, or Reputational Risk

WORKSHOP

Consulting for Impact

IDEAL FOR

High-potential professionals looking to level up

Internal consultants, project leads, and business partners

Anyone stepping into senior stakeholder conversations and needing more presence and punch

Maximise Every Opportunity

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

An Understanding of Your Own Communication Style
Sharpen your edge and elevate your voice
Tools to structure thinking, influence stakeholders, and lead conversations
Identifying opportunities to propose solutions to client problems
Confidence to add value even when you’re not the most senior voice

FORMAT

A Deep Immersive Workshop ( One or Two Days)
Custom Workshops for Teams

WORKSHOP

Building Resilient Teams

IDEAL FOR

People-first companies, team leads, HR and L&D teams

A Resilient Team Will Get You Ahead and Keep You There

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Improved communication and collaboration
Collective tools for managing stress and uncertainty
Strengthened empathy, trust, and connection
Practical tools to manage stress, pressure and uncertainty
Stronger empathy, collaboration, and trust
Strategies to prevent burnout and disengagement

FORMAT

In-Person Workshops | Virtual Labs | Leadership Retreats

PROGRAM

The 3R’s Model

IDEAL FOR

Anyone navigating change, life challenges, burnout, or a desire for more meaning

Not just a reset; in every sense a chance reinvent and renew.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Space to slow down and truly reflect
Tools to shift limiting beliefs and patterns
Emotional clarity and renewed self-trust
Tools to regulate and restore (breathwork, reflection, mindset shifts)
Restored Energy and Confidence to Move Ahead

FORMAT

2-hour workshop / Half-day intensive / Multi-session series
1:1 Executive Coaching or Group Delivery

WORKSHOP

The Leadership Shift

IDEAL FOR

CXOs, Senior Executives, Purpose-led Founders, and High-Impact Team Leaders

Backed by lived experience; built for leaders ready to rise, realign, and lead from a deeper place

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Tools to navigate complexity and uncertainty with confidence
Realignment between values and leadership style
Deepened emotional intelligence and team presence
A personal roadmap to lead with purpose

FORMAT

2-hour workshop / Half-day intensive / Multi-session series
1:1 Executive Coaching or Group Delivery

Book Sanjiv Patel

Signature Keynotes

The Leader in the Room

Sustainable Performance

From Expertise to Influence

When the Stakes Are Real

What to expect from a Sanjiv Patel session

“Senior audiences are the ones who respond most. They recognise what they hear.”

Format and Logistics

Formats

Audience sizes

Location

Languages

Lead Time

Showreel

Full speaker showreel coming soon

Check availability

Drop him a note at

contactus@sanjivspeaks.com

The Leader in
the Room

From Expertise
to Influence

When the
Stakes Are Real