Keynote SpeakerUnni Turrettini

Former Wall Street Attorney. Leadership Performance Strategist. From Survival Mode to Creator Mode. Two-time Bestselling Author.

Unni Turrettini helps senior leaders make better decisions. The shift is from survival mode to Creator Mode, powered by the self-connection that high performance quietly erodes.... Read more

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Popular Talks by Unni Turrettini

From Survival Mode to Creator Mode: Sharper Decisions Under Pressure

Senior leaders make worse decisions when they slip into survival mode, and most do not notice it has happened. Drawing on neuroscience and over a decade of work with C-suite leaders, Unni walks audiences through the practical difference between survival mode decision-making — which is reactive and narrow — and…

Senior leaders make worse decisions when they slip into survival mode, and most do not notice it has happened. Drawing on neuroscience and over a decade of work with C-suite leaders, Unni walks audiences through the practical difference between survival mode decision-making — which is reactive and narrow — and Creator Mode decision-making, which is clear and originating. She then gives them the Creator Mode Framework: a usable practice for catching the shift in themselves and their teams in real time, and recovering judgment under pressure. Ideal for executive teams, leadership offsites, and senior partner gatherings.
The High Performer's Blind Spot

The work that started Unni’s research was the mind of a mass killer. The work that drives it now is the quieter cost of disconnection at the top of high-performing organizations: burnout misread as commitment, attrition mistaken for “talent dynamics,” and decisions that drift from sharp to reactive without anyone…

The work that started Unni’s research was the mind of a mass killer. The work that drives it now is the quieter cost of disconnection at the top of high-performing organizations: burnout misread as commitment, attrition mistaken for “talent dynamics,” and decisions that drift from sharp to reactive without anyone noticing. This keynote names the early warning signs, explains the neuroscience of why high achievement erodes self-connection, and walks audiences through Unni’s High Performer’s Blind Spot Assessment: a diagnostic for spotting disconnection in senior leaders, including in themselves, before the cost compounds. Ideal for boards, executive teams, and leadership development programs.
Why the Strongest Leaders Are the Loneliest

Loneliness at the top is one of the most common experiences in senior leadership and one of the least named. It is also one of the most expensive. Isolation skews judgment, narrows the people a leader trusts, and shows up as decisions made without the dissenting voice that would have…

Loneliness at the top is one of the most common experiences in senior leadership and one of the least named. It is also one of the most expensive. Isolation skews judgment, narrows the people a leader trusts, and shows up as decisions made without the dissenting voice that would have caught the flaw. This keynote draws on Unni’s decade of research into disconnection and her work with high-performing clients to name what most leadership conferences avoid. The session walks audiences through Unni’s High Performer’s Blind Spot Assessment to surface where loneliness is already affecting their judgment, and leaves them with a usable practice for rebuilding the kinds of relationships that hold senior decision-making honest. Ideal for leadership conferences, executive retreats, and organizations addressing senior-leader retention and culture.

Biography

Most senior leaders make their worst decisions when they can least afford to. Not because they lack intelligence or experience. Because they’ve lost access to themselves.

Unni Turrettini works with senior leaders on the part of performance that compounds quietly: the quality of their decisions when they are under real pressure.

Her path is unusual. Trained as a lawyer in Oslo, Paris, and the United States, admitted to the New York Bar, and a former investment banker, she pivoted after a research project most people would not have chosen: years studying the mind of Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian mass killer responsible for the 2011 attacks. Her bestselling book on the disconnection that drove him, The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killer, led her to a different question. If disconnection drives violence at the extreme, what is it doing to the people running our companies?

The answer, backed by neuroscience and a decade of work with executive teams across Europe and the US, is that self-connection — the capacity to know what you actually think, feel, and want under pressure — is the underrated lever in senior leadership. Without it, leaders default to survival mode, where decision-making is reactive and narrow. With it, they operate in what Unni calls Creator Mode, where they originate moves instead of reacting to them. The shift is teachable, and it is the practical core of her work.

Unni’s forthcoming book, Soulware: The High Achiever’s Guide to Self-Connection in the Age of AI, applies that research to the leaders she now works with. She writes the Substack “Self-Connection for High Achievers.” Her work has been featured by the BBC, ABC, FOX, The Huffington Post, and the New York Post, and Brown Brothers Harriman named her one of 22 Women to Watch in 2022. She lives in Oslo, swims in the icy fjord and shares an office with an opinionated Boston Terrier.

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What clients say about Unni Turrettini

“Unni is an incredibly engaging and professional speaker! She lifted the event and left all the attendees with something new to think about and reflect upon. Unni left me feeling inspired and more knowledgeable. Her in-dept approach to the subject matter manages to both educate and captivate” Astrid Skaugseth, CEO of SHE Community

“One of the most engaging and inspiring sessions in a long while.” Paal Christian Mossin Gjøen

"Unni is an excellent storyteller, the audience was mesmerized." Cheryl La Monica, Harvard Club of Boston

"A brilliant presentation!" American Scandinavian Society, New York

“Practical steps! Typically, speakers ignite inspiration but don’t give steps and real-life tips on how to move forward. Unni gave me incredible clarity and hope!” Attendee, All Rise Live Global Summit, Toledo OH

"Unni helped me think about how disengaged in life I am and she gave me tools to help me connect with me." Attendee, All Rise Live Global Summit, Toledo OH

“Unni is not only a great storyteller, but a talented evangelist with a powerful and inspiring mission to help keep the world a connected place.” Trent Huffman, USA Today Network

"We hired Unni to speak in connection with International Women’s Day. Unni is engaging, thought provoking, funny, and she connects with the audience. Unni is a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to speak at your company event." Ingrid Skjelbred Smyth, U.S. Bank

“Unni was such an incredible part of our speaker series about the dangers of perfectionism, and how isolating trying to be the best can become. Thank you so much Unni for speaking with our group of creatives—your talk is definitely a necessary voice in today’s society.” Elizabeth Ramsey, CreativeMornings

“Unni Turrettini’s presentation was clear and energetic and fully held the student and faculty audience’s attention. She ably fielded questions after her initial remarks and made a strong impression. I would highly recommend her as a speaker to academic and general audiences.” US Ambassador Derek Shearer, Occidental College, Los Angeles

“Unni captured the room with her powerful storytelling and left the audience in awe of her vulnerability and magical presence.” Andrea Belck-Olsen, Nordic Choice Hotels

“Unni Turrettini is an exceptional speaker. She has that rare gift of making the individual universal. She spoke at Mt. San Antonio College about Anders Breivik and a mass shooting in Norway, but she might as well have been talking about anywhere, and my students were riveted.” John Brantingham Professor at Mount San Antonio College, Los Angeles

How to book Unni Turrettini as a keynote speaker

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What topics does Unni Turrettini speak about?

Unni Turrettini speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Future of Work, Inspirational Women, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Unni to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Unni Turrettini available for international events?

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Does Unni Turrettini 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 Unni Turrettini 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 Unni Turrettini?

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 Unni can accommodate.

Can Unni Turrettini tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Unni Turrettini 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 Unni can offer.

What languages does Unni Turrettini present in?

Unni Turrettini delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. 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 Unni Turrettini a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Unni Turrettini's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Future of Work, Inspirational Women, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Unni'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 Unni Turrettini speak at?

Unni Turrettini can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Future of Work, Inspirational Women, Leadership is relevant. Details of Unni'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 Unni Turrettini 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 Unni Turrettini is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Unni Turrettini?

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