Paul Spiers

Global Keynote Speaker on leadership, culture & curiosity in the Age of AI

Host of The New P&L: Principles & Leadership, top 5% global podcast series

International Conference & Panel Moderator

As the founder of The New P&L® Institute and host of the globally ranked podcast The New P&L® – Principles & Leadership in Business, Paul Spiers is a leading voice in the movement to redefine leadership, culture, and purpose in the age of AI.

A passionate advocate for principled, purpose-led leadership, Paul inspires leaders, teams, and organisations to align strategy with values and vision, equipping them to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the Future of Work. Through powerful storytelling and thought-provoking insights, his keynotes and workshops challenge audiences to move beyond transactional leadership and embrace a more human, transformational approach; one that nurtures creativity, innovation, and lasting impact.

Born in Aotearoa/New Zealand and of Irish, English, and Māori (Ngā Mahanga a Tairi) heritage, Paul brings a culturally rich and deeply personal perspective to every stage he steps onto. Now based in the UK, he blends global insight with grounded values, offering a leadership philosophy that unites head and heart, one that puts humanity at the centre of success.

A little bit about Paul…

* Global keynote speaker at the intersection of leadership, curiosity and technology in the Age of AI

* Top 5% global podcast host (260+ episodes and growing)

* Author of forthcoming book The New P&L – Principles & Leadership: a six step framework for more principled leadership and purpose-led business (released Autumn 2025)

* Founder of The New P&L Institute, a leadership and culture consultancy

* Born in Aotearoa/New Zealand, resident in the UK

Some of the global events and brands Paul has worked with…

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Logo for World Artificial Intelligence Game, with large letters 'WAI G', and the full name below.
Logo for AiBTA with the tagline "Let's grow together!" featuring stylized text and a futuristic background
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The BAM logo in green letters with a green abstract design to the left.
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Pluralsight logo with a pink and orange gradient circle and a white geometric symbol, next to the word 'PLURALSIGHT' in black text.
Logo for Worldwide Partners featuring a stylized globe made of colorful dots with text 'Worldwide Partners' beside it.
PRCA logo with the tagline "The Power of Communication"
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Google Cloud logo with a white cloud inside a colorful, multicolored circle and the text 'Google Cloud' beneath.
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Logo of London Business School with navy blue background and white text.
Merkle logo in dark blue text with a small red triangle to the left of the word.
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Logo of the University of Leeds, featuring a black and white illustration of a clock tower and the university's name.
Black and white logo of the University of Winchester, featuring a shield with a checkered pattern and decorative elements at the top, with the university's name written beside it.
Speaker on stage giving a presentation titled 'Pillar Six: Leadership' in front of an audience with lighting in green and blue tones.
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Testimonials

“Paul’s keynote on innovation, impact and transformation was a highlight of our annual Congress in Milan and left a lasting impression on all delegates.  Paul captivated our international audience with his clear completing storytelling and practical insights. His ability to make complex ideas accessible landed really well with our legal professionals. His expertise and engaging style made a significant impact.”

Executive Director, IUS LABORIS

  • CEO & co-organiser, AI<>BA 2024 Summit"Paul captivated the with a thought-provoking and highly engaging keynote. Exploring the critical intersection of rapid technological transformation and cultural cohesion, he shed light on how businesses can avoid alienation and build brands powered by inclusivity and human potential in an AI-driven age. The best opener of the conference we could have had!"

    CEO & co-organiser, AI<>BA 2024 Summit

  • “A great keynote from Paul on Transactional to Transformative Leadership. He challenged us to think about leadership differently. I love it when someone can “give you the words” to express concepts clearly and concisely - it makes it simple to remember and most importantly, to communicate them onwards.”

    CEO, Go Henry

  • “I highly recommend Paul for anyone seeking an insightful speaker on transformational leadership and purpose. Paul's ability to captivate an audience with thought-provoking insights and real-world examples was brilliant. His keynote presentation left a lasting impact on our SLT.”

    Head of Culture and Employee Experience, Westminster City Council

  • “Paul provided the closing keynote at the 2024 AMEC Global Summit in Sofia, Bulgaria. Paul spoke eloquently about why curiosity is critical to business success and what leaders can do to re-engage their curiosity for organisational success. The last session is always the toughest and Paul owned the audience to the last minute. Legend!”

    Chair, AMEC

  • "I had the pleasure of having Paul thoughtfully facilitate a HR leaders’ dinner which Oracle was co-hosting with IBM. Paul’s ability to create an inclusive, welcoming environment that evening was second to none. He set a tone of calmness, openness and trust, seamlessly guiding conversation to spark insight, empathy, and genuine connection among people from all industries."

    Executive Director - HR Transformation, Oracle EMEA

  • “Paul showed he is a seasoned moderator with a strong background in technology and innovation, bringing his expertise and charm to engage the audience and facilitate insightful discussions. As a moderator, Paul was notable for his poise, professionalism, and ability to keep discussions focused and on track. He excels in creating a dynamic and interactive atmosphere, encouraging speakers to share their perspectives and ideas freely.”

    Event Producer, London Tech Week

  • “Paul's insights into the future of business, leadership, and innovation were not only thought-provoking but inspiring. He effortlessly commanded attention and delivered his messages with clarity and passion, creating a lasting impact on the audience. It’s clear that Paul doesn’t just discuss curiosity and leadership—he exemplifies it. His depth of knowledge, combined with his ability to inspire and connect, makes him a standout in the field.”

    Project Manager, Capgemini Poland

  • “Paul is at the forefront of The New P&L movement, reevaluating traditional corporate success metrics. It was a great pleasure to be on his podcast and to discuss the past, present and future through the lenses of principles and purpose.”

    Former world surfing champion, global keynote speaker, environmentalist & best-selling author

  • “Paul provided an inspirational and thought-provoking session expertly delivered and made a great contribution to our day of learning. I would highly recommend Paul if you want to develop your leadership to be truly transformational.”

    Change & Transformation Director, University of Leeds

  • “Without any doubt, I recommend Paul as an experienced and agile public speaking professional. He truly brings value to our event as our stage moderator. We hope to see Paul again for our future events.”

    Conference Manager, World AI Cannes Festival

  • “Paul guided our global audience of advertising agency leaders on a journey of the importance of self- awareness, providing not simply rhetoric, but an actionable framework for applying purpose-based leadership principles to how we work and how we live. Paul’s ability to translate his conviction into inspiration & action is unmatched, and the impression he has left on our organization is profound.”

    CEO, Worldwide Partners Inc

  • ‘Creating Content that goes beyond Engagement’ Global Summit: “If you ever have the chance to watch one of Paul’s presentations, I strongly recommend you do so. His passion, energy and commitment is infectious.”

    Event producer, BrightTALK Captivate conference

  • “Paul’s keynote on innovation, impact and transformation was a highlight of our annual Congress in Milan and left a lasting impression on all delegates. Paul captivated our international audience with his clear completing storytelling and practical insights. His ability to make complex ideas accessible landed really well with our legal professionals. His expertise and engaging style made a significant impact.”

    Sam Everatt, Executive Director, IUS LABORIS

the new p and l principles and leadership in business podcast

The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business podcast series

We believe business needs ‘The New P&L’: one that is focused as much on ‘Principles and Leadership’ as it is on ‘Profit and Loss’, because we know that if your Principles are right and aligned with your purpose, and your Leadership has clarity of vision and is strong, focused and empathetic, then your business will be in profit and not in loss in so many ways.

Listened to by 1000s of business leaders, entrepreneurs and employees every month in over 100 countries, The New P&L podcast series is now one of the 5% most popular podcast shows globally* out of the nearly 4.5 million podcasts currently available!

*Based on Listen Score’s Global Popularity Ranking