Is your Leadership & Culture optimised for the Age of AI?

Smart organisations know that in the race to adopt AI, the defining competitive advantage is not artificial, it’s human.

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The speed, scale and complexity of today’s AI-driven change is increasingly bewildering for leaders and organisations.

The result is they are racing to understand, embrace and take operational and commercial advantage of AI at the same time as trying to figure out where to start, what to do, and how to ensure AI delivers discernible and consistent value across a business.

Too many leaders believe these challenges are solely technology challenges.  Paul Spiers, global keynote speaker, author, founder of The New P&L Institute and host of global top 5% podcast series, The new P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business, sees things differently. He believes AI is forcing five key shifts upon organisations, and what underpins them all is leadership and culture:

  • We have moved from Information Gathering to how we can make real Making Meaning from information overload

  • New, radical and untested guardrails, governance & accountability structures have had to be developed at speed

  • Building consistency into a world of constant change is the crucial cultural challenge 

  • As AI commoditises answers, human judgement, curiosity & question framing become the key leadership assets

  • There has to be a foundational rethink on the operational ‘How’ (skills) & ‘What’ (strategy) and ‘Why’ (mindset) within organisations

Working at the heart of the UK and European business communities and delivering keynotes at conferences around the world, Paul speaks from inside the conversations where AI strategy is actually being shaped and is firmly focused on helping organisations to address these challenges, bringing an authoritative, evidence-rich and deeply human perspective to the stages he speaks on and the clients he works with.

His forthcoming book, THE SENSITIVE CYBORG™: Recoding leadership & Culture for the Age of AI (due for release Autumn 2026) translates his years of frontline insight into an AI leadership playbook that is focused on helping businesses to prepare their culture and leadership for era of rapid technology-led change.

Paul delivers sessions that are intellectually rigorous and practically grounded. His keynotes and workshops challenge leaders, teams and brands to rethink their understanding of what great leadership looks like in an AI-enabled world, and to build organisations where  key human values underpin technology transformation.

Paul is a natural storyteller with an international perspective. Born in Aotearoa/New Zealand, of Irish, English and Māori heritage, and based in the UK, Paul’s global perspective shapes his approach to business. He brings a unique blend of cultural insights and passion to every engagement, encouraging audiences to lead with heart and mind.

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

* Top 5% global podcast host (270+ episodes and growing)

* Author of forthcoming book THE SENSITIVE CYBORG: Recoding Leadership & Culture for the Age of AI (released Autumn 2026)

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

* Respected conference host & facilitator & Senior Executive Roundtable moderator

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A little bit about Paul Spiers…

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

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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

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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

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