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Meet World-Renowned Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker and Award-Winning Entrepreneur
Meet Therese Gedda, Founder and CEO of Reimaginez. She is an award-winning entrepreneur known for championing thriving people and purpose-centric cultures. For 20 years, she has impacted more than 30,000 company cultures and toured over 10 countries as an invited Keynote Speaker, covering topics such as Company Culture, the Future of Work, and the High Achiever Mindset. Therese has been featured at exclusive invitation-only events led by companies such as Apple and LVMH, as well as international conferences such as Inbound in Boston where she appeared alongside Michelle Obama, Adam Grant, and Brené Brown. Other notable conferences include Viva Tech in Paris, TEDx in Stockholm, and Web Summit in Dublin. Offstage, Therese has been featured in NBC News, CBS, Fortune, Nasdaq, and VentureBeat.
Therese is also a sought-after Executive Coach for High Achievers. Due to her success working directly with over 1,000 founders, investors, and C-suite clients over the years, they often refer to her as “Yoda,” “Master Teacher,” and “Founder Therapist.”
As a result of her dedication to entrepreneurship and company culture, Therese has been recognized by the Nordic 100 for her cultural and Future of Work efforts, naming her one of the most influential and impactful people from the Nordics. This list is equivalent to the ‘Forbes 30 under 30’ and ‘Forbes 40 under 40’ in the United States. She’s also been recognized by the SKAPA foundation and received the Future Innovator Award given in memory of Alfred Nobel. This award is one of the most prestigious of its kind, and the recipients are considered to be “Swedish Champions of Innovation.”
20+ Years & 10+ Countries
Therése has inspired, motivated and empowered tens of thousands of people for 20+ years, including in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Venice, Lisbon, Dublin, Stockholm, Barcelona, Boston, Amsterdam, Helsinki, San Francisco and the Bay Area at conferences, universities and corporate events such as
Excellent presentation
So much energy and interaction
Manav Mehta, PhD, Founder and CEO of Gel4Med Inc.
Awesome performance Therése!
Very interesting to listen to your insights
Fredrik Heleander, CEO Boo Energi
Explore Therese’s Most Requested and Popular Talks
Her most sought-after keynotes are within the Future of Work, Company Culture, Workplace Engagement, Entrepreneurship, and the High Achiever mindset.
These keynotes can be delivered in person, virtually, or as an interactive workshop
The Future of Work and Company Culture Talks
The Exceptional Impact of a Brilliant Culture – Curating High Performance Company Cultures Where High Achievers Thrive
Covered topics: Workplace Engagement, Company Culture, Remote Culture, Remote Workplace, Leadership, Distributed Teams, The Future of Work, Employee Engagement, High Achievers, Appreciation, and Achievement.
High Achievers outperform the average worker by 14% in productivity, 18% in sales, and 23% in profitability, according to research. However, research shows that 8 out of 10 employees worldwide are not engaged in their work, leaving only 2 of 10 involved in and enthusiastic about what they do. This is a wake-up call for founders and leaders as culture impacts everything from productivity, engagement, and customer loyalty to the speed of innovation, retention of talent, growth, and, of course, profitability. It’s time to reimagine the workplace, starting with a culture where people thrive.
Culture as Your Silver Bullet– Designing and Scaling High Performing Company Cultures as a Founder and Leader
Covered topics: Company Culture, Leadership, Distributed Teams, The Future of Work, Engagement, Appreciation, and Achievement.
Culturally-driven companies have 18% more revenue per employee than the average. And having a thriving culture is a choice — one that can be made intentionally. As the saying goes, “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” so how do you keep your people and culture on track while doubling or tripling your company every 12 months?
Brilliance Reimagined — The CEO-Centric Approach
Imagine what it feels like to be a CEO… one way of capturing the experience is the sensation of driving a Formula 1 car, where split-second decisions can make or break the race, all while playing chess with 8 people simultaneously, each move strategically impacting the outcome of each game. In the fast-paced world of business, establishing a people and purpose-driven culture is not just beneficial – it’s essential. However, to truly excel, this culture can seamlessly embrace the CEO-Centric approach. Whether you are a leader or a team member, embracing this perspective will elevate and amplify your impact.
Growing and Magnifying Your Dream Teams – Creating a Thriving Future with Culture-Based Recruitment
Covered topics: The Future of Work, Talent Retention, High Achievers, High Performing Culture, Systematic Cultural Recruitment, Workplace Engagement, and Company Culture.
High Achievers outperform the average worker by 14% in productivity, 18% in sales, and 23% in profitability, according to research. These High Achievers care deeply about your company's success and together achieve the majority of your positive results. Investing in and nurturing High Achievers is essential for elevating and amplifying your company's performance and competitiveness.
The High Achiever Culture – Strategically Leading, Investing in, and Championing Your High Achievers
Covered topics: Leadership, Company Culture, Remote Leadership, Remote Work, Talent Retention, High Achievers, High Performance, Workplace Design
High Achievers thrive alongside fellow High Achievers, and they attract each other. They are looking for the freedom to perform and thrive in deep alignment with your company’s vision. However, a lack of leadership capabilities costs U.S. corporations up to $550 billion annually, according to research. In many companies where the 9-to-5 factory model still continues, the mentality that every hour carries the same value is still very persistent. However, most employees no longer work in a factory environment, and it’s been proven that using old models in modern companies leads to old results. It’s time to reimagine the workplace in the age of High Achievers.
The Unconventional Path – From Surviving to Thriving as a Trailblazer
Covered topics: Entrepreneurship, Founder Lifestyle, Mindset, High Achievers, High Performance, Lifestyle Design
Is it possible to experience a deep sense of accomplishment at the end of each day even when the world is crazy? Can the daily grind be a source of happiness and fulfillment even in times of challenge? Can you live a designed life of purpose and values instead of following traditional pre-decided paths?
The answer is… Yes, of course! Just as in the movie The Matrix, limitations are only in our minds. "There is no spoon." And, just as there isn't a single definition of success or living a fulfilled life, there are multiple paths to greatness which can be designed and made your own.
Therése is an extraordinary entrepreneur and international motivational speaker.
A conductor of energy and magnetism, she engages audiences through her passionate performances, providing audiences with immediate and actionable insights.
Combining her background in elite fitness and her extensive professional experience, Therése has motivated people all over the world to reach their goals in both their personal and professional lives.
Stefan Engeseth, Guest Professor and Author
Therése Gedda came and delivered a ‘spot on’ and inspiring keynote on how to design a thriving culture to business owners and leaders at Nacka Företagarträff.
With a fantastic performance, Therése contributed greatly to a successful day! Therése definitely lives as she learns and as the High Achiever, she took the time to add value by mingling with the entrepreneurs and contribute by doing a radio– and newspaper interview on top of her speaking engagement.
She provides a unique futuristic, and actionable perspective on Business Culture and Workplace Engagement founded upon extremely insightful models that truly change the status quo. We are delighted and thankful for her appearance!
Milla Ottosson Sippola, Head of Events
at The Swedish Federation of Business Owners Nacka
Explore Therese’s CBS Engagement
In a fast-moving economy, there's a lot of competition, but a lot of opportunities too. So how do you stand out and land your dream job? Therese Gedda has been advising CEOs for more than 20 years.
The High Achievers and Mindset Talks
MAPPED Brilliance – Achieve Greatness and Amplify Impact with the High Achiever Mindset
Covered topics: Mindset, High Achievers, High Performance, Positive Psychology, and Thriving.
How do High Achievers continuously achieve the seemingly impossible? How do they challenge the status quo so effectively? How do they effortlessly amplify their impact? It all starts with recognizing the power of fully embracing the High Achieving Mindset.
Reimagining The Human Potential – Imagining a World of Light
Imagine a world where every conversation sparks inspiration, where each interaction brings light and warmth, shaping a future of limitless opportunity. Join us on a journey of limitless potential. It's a world where all it takes is a simple willingness – a willingness to see the good, the extraordinary in every moment, allowing yourself and those around you to thrive. This journey begins with the transformative act of imagining what the future can be from a place of light and wonder.
Lifestyle Design – Living a life with Purpose, Achievement, Fulfillment, Impact, and Contribution
Covered topics: Mindset, Performance, Company Culture, High Achiever, Wellbeing, Productivity, and Lifestyle Design.
High Achievers outperform the average worker by 14% in productivity, 18% in sales, and 23% in profitability, according to research. Supporting and leading these top performers holds tremendous potential for impacting your entire organization, but how well they perform varies depending on the culture they are in. Fortunately, it's possible to design and scale people and purpose-centric cultures where these exceptional achievers can thrive.
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Science meets Vision
Therese’s talks are founded on a unique combination of scientific research, working hands-on with companies globally, and a visionary mindset. She is a world-renowned thought leader on the Future of Work and Company Culture. Therese and her team support companies in North America and Europe by reimagining their workplaces through proprietary futuristic models and frameworks. Her insights go beyond industries, roles, and career stages.
Putting the Audience at the Center
Therese is focused on maximizing the impact of well-designed cultures and the well-being and performance of high achievers. Therese prioritizes being available for speaker dinners, meeting and interacting with audience members personally, and recording a short video before the event to promote it internally and/or externally.
A Multi-Talented Speaker
Therese has the unique ability to deliver keynote speeches from 15 to 60 minutes and workshops for up to 8 hours at a time. Having worked with transformative change for 20+ years, another talent of hers is one-on-one executive coaching sessions.
From 5 to 5,000 people
Leading with a giving mindset, Therese is able to build strong connections with audiences of all sizes. Regardless if it's five executives in the boardroom, 100 thought-leaders at an invitation-only event or 5,000 professionals at a large conference or a virtual event, Therese is able to engage and inspire all.
International Keynote Speaker and Award-Winning Entrepreneur
Therése has delivered keynotes, workshops, and coaching sessions to high achievers and high performing companies in more than 10 countries all over North America and Europe. She's named by Nordic 100 as one of the most influential and impactful people from the Nordics and she has received the prestigious innovation award, SKAPA, in memory of Alfred Nobel.
Vast Experience in Business, Learning, and Entrepreneurship
For nearly 20 years, she has inspired more than 30,000 people around the world as a serial entrepreneur, startup advisor, executive coach, keynote speaker, and guest professor.
Highly customized support
All talks and workshops are customized and centered on the client’s vision, goals, and context to ensure a lasting impact.
Therese is a fantastic entrepreneurial speaker and CEO advisor who shakes the sky.
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her on stage several times, delivering a keynote speech at an exclusive conference in Stockholm, as part of a thought-provoking panel at an international book launch, and a workshop to coach and motivate the business elite of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sweden. Therese is incredibly articulate, insightful, and inspiring.
On every occasion, the audience left on cloud nine, empowered to challenge the status quo and make a big impact in their businesses, careers, and lives.
Amanda Evans, COO at InnSpire
Therése Gedda is one of those rare few who can create magic in any room she steps into. Immediately engaging, accessible, and sincere she captivates the attention of her audience and doesn't let go until they have all experienced the catharsis that comes from experiencing an "aha!" moment that moves you to your core.
With a focus on the Future of Work and workplace culture, she imbues her TED-level talking style and content with nearly twenty years of hard-won lessons and experience that only someone who has mastered their craft can effectively share onwards for the benefit of others. And she does!
If your company or organization is lucky enough to be able to work with her, or has the opportunity for her come to speak at your event, don't miss out! Your people, and your company's financial and cultural growth will thank you!
James York, Director of US Business & Innovation of Enterprise Estonia
Empowering individuals to reach their full potential
Explore short clips from Therese's talks
Therése has graced countless stages as a Keynote Speaker and inspired over 30,000 people
Here is a selection of endorsements
Therése is a very talented, sharp, and competent professional who is extremely passionate about her work and making a difference. She has acquired immense knowledge through her experience as a serial entrepreneur and international speaker.
This unique combination of personal experience and scientific research is what has made her, her business, and the people around her so successful. I believe she is an invaluable mentor, speaker, and advisor.
Jonas Almeling, Regional Director Nordics & Northern Europe of Startup Grind
I hereby give Therése Gedda my highest recommendation both as a strategic advisor and as a motivational speaker. I have had the great joy of encountering Ms. Gedda on several occasions and she continually over-delivers – most lately as a keynote speaker on Internet Discovery Day, an industry-leading event geared towards key people in the Swedish start-up and new media sectors.
Her spoken qualities are excellent as well as her analytic capabilities as an advisor. I fail to see how anyone doing business with Therése Gedda could fail in being satisfied with the encounter.
Johan Jörgensen, Founder and Partner at Grädde Invest. Venture Capitalist of the year, 2011
Highly driven, goal-focused and with an extraordinary degree of commitment to her projects. She can handle the grit of being an entrepreneur – not being someone to quit or easily doubt her ideas or vision.
She wants to bring about change and engages the people around her in her ideas. She is also an advocate of entrepreneurship and has helped countless people on their path to building their business.
I count her among the most inspirational and brilliant people I have the fortune to know
Jakob Persson, Co-founder and CKO at NodeOne
A collaboration with Therése Gedda means that you can feel completely confident with the outcome. She is very committed and is always well-prepared.
She is amazing on stage, inspires many people, and adds great value to our participants. We at Venture Cup are very grateful and excited about our partnership with Therése.
Emilie Lidgard, Regional Manager at Venture Cup Sweden
Good leaders inspire action, but great leaders inspire change! Therése has the ability to identify the smallest things that make you thrive and grow as a person both professionally and personally.
She moves seamlessly between empirical evidence to business know-how. She has a global network to connect the individuals and ideas that create real impact and change the world for the better.
Regardless, if you are looking for a keynote speaker to wow your audience or an experienced advisor to guide your board, Therése is a true asset.
Jonathan Danemo, Analyst at Vinnova
This is my public thank you. Therese Gedda is an amazing global speaker and coach with a strong focus on culture. I met up with her last night in NYC. We first met her in Venice and amazed by her talent. She would be a great addition to any conference or program. In 10 minutes, she gave me life-changing info.
Please look her up when you need a speaker to change your culture from top-down. She has programs and experiences that can change the dynamics of any company. I learned so much and know she can help any startup or Founder. Looking to scale and grow or overwhelmed and in debt, or drowning on inside?
Therése Gedda can help entrepreneurs grow and manage the rollercoaster! Looking for impactful programs? Here is a woman with a program, skill, and a message.
Lynn Radice – Global Headhunter
Highlights From Selected Engagements
Keynote Speech on
The Future of Retail — Starting with Culture
An invitation-only event in connection to NRF for 100 executives and change-makers in the retail space.
New York City, USA (2019)
Delivered a Keynote Speech on
The Exceptional Impact of a Brilliant Culture
– Curating High Performance Company Cultures Where High Achievers Thrive
Invitation-only membership community is captured in this one-liner: “Extraordinary people inspire and are inspired.”
Boston, USA (2022)
Keynote Speech on
The Future of HR — Start with reimagining your Culture
An invitation-only event for 100 international executives from multiple luxury brands.
Stockholm, Sweden (2018)
Delivered talk on
MAPPED Brilliance — Thriving with the High Achiever Mindset
Tech and startup conference for 24,000+ change-makers and entrepreneurs.
Dublin, Ireland (2014)
Delivered several talks including
Culture as Your Silver Bullet – Designing and Scaling High-Performing Company Cultures as a Founder and Leader
Delivered several talks and workshops at management retreats and company events spanning several years.
Boston, USA (2018–2022)
Delivered a Keynote Speech on
The Exceptional Impact of
a Thriving Culture
Headlining the 30th anniversary company celebration organized for hundreds of guests.
Luxembourg (2022)