Speaking Topics and Formats
Specific Topics and Themes
"Big ideas for the future of business and Leadership — Actionable insights to build resilience, drive innovation, and empower high-performing teams."
High Agency
How to Drive Empowerment at
Every Level
Learn what high agency is, why it’s the key differentiator for today’s most successful individuals and teams, and how to foster it in your organization. This session covers the mindset shifts, leadership behaviours, and cultural systems needed to empower people to act decisively, drive innovation, and take ownership of outcomes to propel organizations forward.
The Grit Factor
Building Resilience for a Changing World
Discover the science and strategies behind grit and resilience. Learn how to build personal and organizational resilience in the face of uncertainty, setbacks, and rapid change. This session shares practical tools for strengthening persistence, adapting to challenges, and transforming adversity into long-term advantage.
The Future of Business
Trends That Will Redefine Success
Explore the megatrends shaping the next decade of business, from AI and automation to decentralized work and stakeholder capitalism. Learn how forward-thinking leaders can anticipate shifts, turn disruption into opportunity, and build companies that thrive in the future landscape.
Building Intrapreneurial Cultures
Ignite Innovation Within
Learn why the future belongs to companies that think like startups—and how to cultivate intrapreneurs inside your organization. This session covers practical frameworks for encouraging creativity, giving teams ownership over new ideas, and creating systems that reward risk-taking, experimentation, and execution.
Resilience and Leadership in Business
Leading Through Uncertainty
In a world defined by volatility, resilient leadership is no longer optional—it’s a competitive advantage. Explore how today’s top leaders build adaptive teams, navigate crises with clarity, and turn pressure into performance. Unpack the mindsets, habits, and strategies that define enduring business leadership in times of constant change.
Scaling Founder-Led Companies
From Vision to Velocity
Discover how founder-led businesses can transition from scrappy startups to scalable enterprises without losing their soul. Explore proven strategies for operationalizing founder vision, building high-impact teams, and designing systems for growth—all while preserving the agility, culture, and customer intimacy that made them successful in the first place.
Mindset and Strategic Growth
Thinking Bigger to Scale Smarter
Sustainable growth starts with how leaders think. Explore the mental models, strategic frameworks, and bold thinking that separate plateauing companies from those that scale with purpose. Learn how to shift from reactive tactics to proactive growth, align vision with execution, and unlock new levels of performance through mindset-driven strategy.
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Want to bring some fresh thinking to your team? Book a meet, and let’s see how we can shake things up and unlock your organization's potential.
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Speaking Formats
Dynamic experiences designed to inspire, engage, and drive action. Flexible formats to share insights that fit exactly what your team needs:
Keynote Speeches
High-energy talks that get people thinking and excited for what lies ahead.
Panel Discussions & Moderation
Conversations that spark new ideas about what's happening in your industry.
Conference Chairing
Setting the tone, keeping the energy high, and weaving the sessions together to create a cohesive, engaging experience for your attendees.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Hands-on sessions where you'll dig deep into strategy and leadership.
Executive Retreats & Private Consultations
Focused time to work through your specific challenges.
Virtual Speaking Engagements
Live online sessions that bring insights right to your team.
How Can I help Your Organization?
1. Transformative Insights, Unparalleled Expertise
Leverage cutting-edge strategic thinking to translate complex challenges into actionable breakthrough strategies and provide you with a roadmap for organizational transformation.
2. High-Impact Storytelling that Inspires Action
Experience keynotes that are more than presentations—they're immersive journeys blending real-world case studies, personal narratives, and practical frameworks that motivate audiences to reimagine their potential and drive meaningful change.
3. Customized Intellectual Firepower
Each keynote is meticulously tailored to your industry, organizational goals, and audience dynamics. Maxim doesn't deliver generic talks, he crafts precision-engineered intellectual experiences that resonate deeply and provoke strategic thinking.
4. Global Perspective, Localized Relevance
Drawing from extensive international leadership experience across multiple continents, he bridges global insights with local context, offering nuanced perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom and spark innovative approaches.
5. Performance-Driven Inspiration
Beyond motivation, Maxim will provide you with concrete methodologies and frameworks that translate inspiration into measurable organizational performance. Audiences leave not just energized but equipped with tactical tools for immediate implementation.
6. Thought Leadership that Transcends the Stage
Booking Maxim means accessing a comprehensive thought leadership ecosystem. His keynotes serve as entry points to ongoing learning, accompanied by supplementary resources, follow-up materials, and strategic consultation options that extend the impact far beyond the speaking engagement.