Dr Justin Cohen is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, professional MC, bestselling author and expert in human transformation and performance. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has spoken, trained and coached audiences in 40+ countries, combining behavioural science, psychology, humour and practical tools to drive performance and change.
A Speaker Hall of Fame inductee, Justin holds a Doctorate in Human Transformation from Middlesex University, London, and has built his career around helping individuals and organisations improve performance, leadership, communication and resilience.
His current work explores the human advantage in the age of Artificial Intelligence — examining how people can use AI to enhance rather than diminish uniquely human capabilities. His keynote What The Future!? focuses on the mental and behavioural shifts required to remain relevant and effective as AI transforms the workplace.
Justin is also recognised for his expertise in pitching, persuasion and communication. His Pitch to Win methodology provides a practical framework for creating and delivering persuasive presentations and has been used by entrepreneurs and corporate teams internationally.
A former CNBC Africa television talk-show host, Justin has interviewed leading thinkers and experts on success and human performance. This experience translates particularly well to his work as an MC, moderator and interviewer.
Master of Ceremonies
As an MC, Justin does considerably more than link items on an agenda. He researches the organisation, speakers and conference objectives and uses his experience as a professional speaker and television interviewer to create a strong “golden thread” throughout the event.
He can facilitate executive conversations, interview speakers and award recipients, moderate panels and provide short insights between sessions — making him particularly effective for content-rich business conferences and leadership events.
Keynote Topics
- What The Future!? – Thriving in the Age of AI
- The Psychology of Success
- Pitch to Win
- Leadership Inside Out
- The Power of Connection
- Human Performance & Behavioural Change
- AI & the Human Advantage
- Motivation, Resilience & High Performance
- Communication, Influence & Persuasion
Career Highlights
- Speaker Hall of Fame inductee
- Doctorate in Human Transformation – Middlesex University, London
- Spoken and trained audiences in 40+ countries
- Bestselling author
- Former CNBC Africa television talk-show host
- Certified Speaking Professional
- International authority on human transformation and performance
- Specialist in AI, behavioural science, leadership and communication
- Creator of the acclaimed Pitch to Win methodology
- Experienced MC, conference facilitator, moderator and executive interviewer
- Corporate clients include Microsoft, Google, HSBC and BMW
Justin is particularly suited to leadership conferences, sales conventions, technology and AI events, strategy conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate events where the client wants an MC who can add genuine intellectual value between sessions rather than simply introduce speakers.
His combination of keynote expertise, humour, television interviewing experience and audience engagement allows him to work equally effectively as the event’s keynote speaker, MC, moderator — or a combination of all three.
