With over 25 years of experience in the dynamics of professional relationships, Andy Lopata is a globally sought-after speaker, author, and mentor. His insights into networking have been distilled into six influential books, making him a definitive voice in the field. As co-host of The Connected Leadership Podcast, a regular... Read more
With over 25 years of experience in the dynamics of professional relationships, Andy Lopata is a globally sought-after speaker, author, and mentor. His insights into networking have been distilled into six influential books, making him a definitive voice in the field. As co-host of The Connected Leadership Podcast, a regular contributor to Psychology Today, and an occasional contributor to other notable publications, including Harvard Business Review and Fast Company, Andy continues to shape the dialogue on modern leadership and networking strategies.
Andy’s impact has been recognised with prestigious accolades including induction into the Professional Speaking Association’s (PSA) Hall of Fame and his status as a Fellow of both the PSA and the Learning and Performance Institute. He is also a distinguished member of the Association of Business Mentors, the Society of Authors, and the Meetings Industry Association.
Renowned for his engaging presentations, Andy has delivered keynotes and workshops for leading corporations and governments worldwide. Over the years, his clients and audiences have included PayPal, Harrods, the BBC, GlaxoSmithKline, and Said Business School. Andy’s proprietary framework, The Relationship Matrix, is hailed as a transformative tool for fostering meaningful professional connections.
Most recently, Andy co-authored a chapter for the Harvard Business Review Guide to Retaining Your Best People titled “Why Your Mentoring Program Isn’t Retaining Talent.” Alongside Dr Ruth Gotian, he has also been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Coaching and Mentoring Award 2025, recognising his leadership in redefining how organisations approach mentoring and talent development.