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Keynote SpeakerSilvia Garcia

Former Global Director at the Coca-Cola Company, Author, and TED Editor’s Pick

In these challenging times, Silvia Garcia is the ideal speaker to equip audiences with confidence and optimism to dream big and act bold, together. Former Worldwide Director at The Coca-Cola Company and its Happiness Institute, Silvia learnt and applied the formula for realizing one’s potential, sustaining well-being, and amplifying collaboration. Your audience will be captivated by solid science-based advice, aha moments, and moving stories that will resonate and impact their performance at work long after the event. ... Read more

Biography

Silvia Garcia is a former Worldwide Director at Coca-Cola and a globally recognized speaker. At Coca-Cola she led transformative change across 200 countries coming out stronger after economic and market challenges. She made history by sponsoring collaboration and shaking traditional thinking at Coca-Cola, driving a bold shift from three distinct brand strategies to a unified brand approach, swapping the brand in bottles for names and driving human centered initiatives.

As the founder of Coca-Cola’s World Happiness Institute, she empowered employees with innovative ways to work and live better, achieving 10% higher sales and 3x greater creativity, while increasing wellbeing and engagement.

A TED Editor’s Pick, Silvia’s keynote “The Power of Collaboration” has captivated audiences at top-tier companies like Visa, Deloitte, CBRE, Verizon, TD Synnex, and Hermès. Her upcoming book explores why collaboration outperforms competition in the workplace and introduces her proprietary matrix for optimizing tasks between people, AI, or a synergy of both. Silvia’s keynotes inspire unwavering confidence in human potential and inspire audiences with the formula for realizing one’s potential, sustained well-being, and amplify collaboration.

Audiences leave motivated and determined, convinced that it is possible to thrive through change, and equipped to take the first step towards higher success and wellbeing. “Let’s not just adapt to the future—let’s create it.”

"The incredible Silvia Garcia, former Global Director of Happiness at The Coca-Cola Company, closed out the Summit with a powerful keynote on positive leadership. Her words resonate with us all." Nick Burns | CEO at Reward Gateway | Edenred
"I had the pleasure of being one of the delegates at the CBRE Institute in London where you gave an inspirational talk and session that resonated and was absolutely beautiful. It was unique and different and left me with a lasting impression.
Silvia was such an inspiration, and her energy was mesmerizing!" Marco Corrado | Head of Global Workplace Operations Ericsson
"Silvia Garcia's keynote on Finding your purpose, and growing emotional wellbeing at work was truly inspiring and insightful. Her expertise and passion for empowering employees to prioritize their mental health shone through during her presentation. I could see immediate impact and positive changes in our team's attitudes and performance after implementing some of Silvia's strategies. I highly recommend her for any organization looking to create a healthier and happier work environment for their employees." Antony Cahill | Senior VP at Visa
"Silvia's insights on navigating change and rising through challenges in the technological industry were eye-opening and truly invaluable. Her passion for helping individuals and teams succeed in the ever-evolving tech landscape was evident in every word she spoke. Thank you for equipping us with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in such a competitive field. We are excited to apply your lessons to our work and are confident that they will lead to great success. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!" Carlos Arusa | SVP Human Resources Europe at TD Synnex
"Working with Silvia Garcia was truly an inspiring and transformative experience for our team at Hermès. Her keynote not only motivated us to reach our goals but also reminded us of the importance of teamwork, creativity, and dedication. Silvia was able to captivate our leaders and teams with her passion and energy, leaving us feeling empowered and excited to tackle any challenges that may come our way. Thank you for igniting a spark within us and helping us achieve success beyond our wildest dreams" Sylvie Follain | International Director at Hermès
"I was deeply moved and impressed by Silvia Garcia’s presentation at the FM Forum. She was absolutely brilliant – it’s been a long time since I’ve been so captivated; I assure you, I mean that sincerely." Frédérique Lenglen | Burson Group / WPP
"Silvia’s presence, story and message was so strong, vivid and catchy - I take away a lot from her performance." Enrico Renkhoff | FERRERO
"It was such an honor to listen to Silvia Garcia. The science and the examples were elegantly blended and delivered with such presence and impact!" Silvia Alonso | SAICA GROUP

Popular Talks by Silvia Garcia

  • Collaboration: the strongest predictor of success

    Help your team multiply their impact, not just work together. This is a mindshifting keynote where the audience realizes that competition is our default mode, and a bad formula for success and happiness. Silvia equips the audience with a better alternative, collaboration, proving that history, biology and research supports that…
  • Increasing happiness and success in challenging times

    In these challenging times, employees from all ranks see their level of stress grow. Stress, anxiety, disengagement and loneliness crawl up robbing us from our precious energy and focus. However, we can change that. Scientists have found that at least 40 percent of our wellbeing depends on daily decisions and…
  • AI and human synergies: the decisional framework to live and work better

    Only 5 percent of business that adopt AI achieve a real ROI. This is because it isn’t just about adopting AI. It’s about maximizing the potential of both humans and machines by carefuly deciding who does what. Silvia’s proprietary decisional matrix doesn’t just guide choices; it transforms how teams collaborate, innovate,…
  • Mastering Communication: what people and brands with high impact do

    Words can create Worlds. CEOs, leaders, or sales and marketing departments have in their communication their most powerful skill. Silvia inspires everyone to step out of the ordinary and use the techniques to deeply connect with others, have a lasting impact and deliver extraordinary experiences.

How to book Silvia Garcia as a keynote speaker

How do I book Silvia Garcia for a keynote speech?

You can book Silvia Garcia through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Silvia's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Silvia Garcia's speaking fees?

Silvia Garcia's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Silvia tailored to your event.

What topics does Silvia Garcia speak about?

Silvia Garcia speaks on Authors, Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Silvia to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Silvia Garcia available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Silvia Garcia for events worldwide, subject to Silvia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Silvia Garcia deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Silvia Garcia is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Silvia Garcia?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Silvia can accommodate.

Can Silvia Garcia tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Silvia Garcia on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Silvia can offer.

What languages does Silvia Garcia present in?

Silvia Garcia delivers keynotes in English, French, Spanish. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Silvia Garcia a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Silvia Garcia's areas of expertise include Authors, Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation. To get a clear sense of Silvia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Silvia Garcia speak at?

Silvia Garcia can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Business & Management, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation is relevant. Details of Silvia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Silvia Garcia offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Silvia Garcia is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Silvia Garcia?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Silvia Garcia, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Silvia's current availability for your dates.