Keynote SpeakerAndy Lopata

Popular Talks by Andy Lopata

• Just One Reason – The Power of Professional Relationships

  Successful organisations, projects and careers rest on strong relationships. Whether with colleagues, clients, suppliers, investors or others, if you have a network developed on deep relationships, you then have people who will refer you, advocate for you, feed you advice and insights and support you in whatever ways you need.

• Influence Without Authority – Building Professional Impact Without Formal Power

  Influence is not limited to those with seniority or direct control. For mid to senior‐level managers navigating cross‐functional environments, the ability to influence without authority is a defining capability. From a high‐level keynote talk to a highly interactive, practical two‐day masterclass, this experience explores the behaviours, mindset, and strategies that… Read more

  Influence is not limited to those with seniority or direct control. For mid to senior‐level managers navigating cross‐functional environments, the ability to influence without authority is a defining capability. From a high‐level keynote talk to a highly interactive, practical two‐day masterclass, this experience explores the behaviours, mindset, and strategies that enable professionals to lead with credibility, build trust, and shape decisions – regardless of hierarchy.

• Just Ask – Why Seeking Support Is Your Greatest Strength

  You can’t do it all on your own. Whatever you think about your abilities, and whatever you’d like other people to think, you will achieve so much more in your career and in your role if you’re open to the support of others. Yet, unfortunately, whether because of time pressures,… Read more

  You can’t do it all on your own. Whatever you think about your abilities, and whatever you’d like other people to think, you will achieve so much more in your career and in your role if you’re open to the support of others. Yet, unfortunately, whether because of time pressures, the need to save face or sheer lack of focus, very few of us achieve anywhere near the level of success that our network could help us reach.

• Vulnerable Leadership

  People look to their leaders for strength and direction, particularly in times of uncertainty. But does that mean that leaders need to know all of the answers, all of the time? At a time when people are being encouraged to share their vulnerability, how can leaders do so while still… Read more

  People look to their leaders for strength and direction, particularly in times of uncertainty. But does that mean that leaders need to know all of the answers, all of the time? At a time when people are being encouraged to share their vulnerability, how can leaders do so while still commanding respect? If, indeed, it is desirable for them to do so.

• Meaningful Mentoring

  Many senior executives are asked to nurture future talent. In a highly competitive workplace, advice, guidance and insights from someone who has navigated their way to the top can be invaluable. However, effective mentoring relationships do not necessarily just happen. Andy Lopata, the co­author of next year’s Financial Times Guide… Read more

  Many senior executives are asked to nurture future talent. In a highly competitive workplace, advice, guidance and insights from someone who has navigated their way to the top can be invaluable. However, effective mentoring relationships do not necessarily just happen.
  Andy Lopata, the co­author of next year’s Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, will explore why mentoring is so important and discuss how to ensure mentoring relationships have every chance of working for both parties.

• Mentoring in the Modern World

  Mentoring is not just about offering advice ‐ it’s about understanding the unique needs, expectations, and environments of both mentees and mentors. This talk will explore why traditional mentoring approaches often fall short in today’s fast‐paced, diverse, and ever‐changing world. Through real‐world examples and practical insights, you will learn how… Read more

  Mentoring is not just about offering advice ‐ it’s about understanding the unique needs, expectations, and environments of both mentees and mentors. This talk will explore why traditional mentoring approaches often fall short in today’s fast‐paced, diverse, and ever‐changing world. Through real‐world examples and practical insights, you will learn how to better navigate the mentoring relationship, whether you’re seeking guidance or offering it, and how to create meaningful, impactful connections.

• Speak Up! – Creating a Culture Where People Feel Comfortable Being Vulnerable & Open

  There is much focus on the importance of being vulnerable and ensuring psychological safety in the workplace. But is it that simple?
  It’s not possible to just tell people that it’s OK to be vulnerable and expect them to open up, most people won’t respond to that.

• Connected Leadership

  Why are professional relationships relevant to top leaders? How can you make a difference by connecting with key employees, stakeholders, influencers and others? Andy interviewed a number of top leaders on the role their relationships have played in their success and in this presentation he shares their thoughts, combined with… Read more

  Why are professional relationships relevant to top leaders?
  How can you make a difference by connecting with key employees, stakeholders, influencers and others?
  Andy interviewed a number of top leaders on the role their relationships have played in their success and in this presentation he shares their thoughts, combined with his experience of the power of networks.

• How NOT to Get Referrals

  With growing competition and more demands on budgets, it’s becoming harder and harder to win new business. Yet still so many sales people leave potential new revenues untapped and unexplored. The reason is very simple. Across a range of industries, referral strategies range from tired and predictable to passive to… Read more

  With growing competition and more demands on budgets, it’s becoming harder and harder to win new business. Yet still so many sales people leave potential new revenues untapped and unexplored.
  The reason is very simple. Across a range of industries, referral strategies range from tired and predictable to passive to simply non­existent. A large number of sales people and business owners become complacent when it comes to referrals and simply expect them to appear. Networking is still treated as a skill, not a core business strategy. Where referrals strategies do exist they tend to be lazy, poorly timed and ineffective.

• Just One Reason – Developing Strong Relationships as Part of a Referrals Strategy

  Referrals lie at the heart of successful business development strategies, yet often they are left to chance. While we invest in almost every other route to market ­ PR, cold calling, advertising, SEO and more ­ too many companies simply expect referrals as a result of happy clients. This is… Read more

  Referrals lie at the heart of successful business development strategies, yet often they are left to chance. While we invest in almost every other route to market ­ PR, cold calling, advertising, SEO and more ­ too many companies simply expect referrals as a result of happy clients.
  This is an ineffective approach and leaves a lot of business on the table untapped. In ‘Just One Reason’, Andy explores the fundamentals of building, nurturing and leveraging strong professional relationships with people who can refer on a consistent basis.

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