Brad Shorkend is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, behavioural specialist, entrepreneur and leadership expert, passionate about helping individuals and organisations unlock their potential and create exceptional workplaces.
As the founder and CEO of Still Human, Brad specialises in human-centred leadership, organisational culture, innovation, employee experience and business transformation. With more than 20 years of experience working with business leaders and organisations across five continents, he has established himself as a thought leader in creating high-performing, future-ready businesses.
A successful entrepreneur, Brad has founded and led more than 20 businesses across diverse industries, including technology, telecommunications, architecture, retail, fashion and consulting. His extensive commercial experience provides a practical foundation for his insights into leadership, strategy, innovation and sustainable business growth.
Brad is co-author of We Are Still Human (and Work Shouldn’t Suck!) and serves as adjunct faculty at GIBS Business School and Duke Corporate Education. He has worked with leading organisations including Deloitte, Discovery, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Nando’s, Sasol, Investec and Old Mutual.
Known for his energetic, thought-provoking and highly engaging presentations, Brad challenges conventional thinking and inspires leaders to rethink how they motivate people, build effective teams and create cultures that encourage innovation and collaboration.
His keynote presentations combine business insights, humour and practical strategies, empowering audiences to embrace change, strengthen leadership capabilities and achieve meaningful, sustainable results.
Brad is an excellent choice for corporate conferences, leadership summits, executive retreats, team-building events and business transformation programmes.
Key Speaking Topics
- Human-Centred Leadership & High-Performing Teams
- Organisational Culture & Employee Engagement
- Innovation, Creativity & Design Thinking
- Business Transformation & Future-Ready Leadership
- Building Resilient, Adaptable Organisations
- Collaboration, Accountability & Team Performance
- Leadership in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption
- Creating Workplaces Where People Thrive
