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Keynotes
In science and technology, ideas only influence What You Will Learn when communication truly lands.
Dr Lakshmi’s keynotes help leaders and teams simplify complexity, speak with calm authority, and earn genuine buy-in: whether presenting, pitching, or leading critical conversations.
Each keynote is tailored to the real communication challenges faced by different leadership roles, because what blocks influence at the top is not the same as what blocks it in teams or startups.
1. C-Suite & Executive Leaders
The Buy-in Gap
Why your message gets compliance, but not commitment
Out comes :
Build real buy-in that speeds up decisions and execution
Identify why communication doesn’t land, even when it seems “clear”
Surface unspoken concerns before they turn into resistance
You can have the right strategy and still lose momentum when people nod, but don’t move. After two decades in STEM leadership environments, I’ve seen how buy-in is often mistaken for quiet compliance, until timelines slip and trust erodes. This keynote uncovers the invisible blockers behind resistance, misalignment, and slow decisions, and shows leaders how to communicate in a way that earns real commitment. Because in high-performing teams, clarity isn’t enough; alignment is critical.
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2. Senior Managers and Technical Leaders
From Brilliance to Influence
How to be seen, heard, and trusted, without over-explaining or second-guessing yourself
Understand why competence alone doesn’t translate into influence
Out comes :
Strengthen presence to manage up, across, and down effectively
Speak with clarity and confidence so your ideas move decisions
You don’t need more capability - you need visibility, influence, and strategic presence. I’ve worked with many brilliant technical leaders who are respected for their work, yet overlooked in key decisions. This keynote offers practical, research-backed tools to help you communicate with confidence, build trust, and ensure your expertise is recognised when it matters most.
3. Founders and Startup Leaders
Make Them Invested
Pitch your science so investors, grantors, and teams feel the urgency and act
Out comes :
Understand why strong science doesn’t automatically win buy-in
Craft a clear, compelling pitch without dumbing down complexity
Deliver with confidence so your idea is remembered, and funded
Great science doesn’t automatically get funded. Investors and partners don’t buy complexity, they buy outcomes, urgency, and belief. Drawing on two decades in biotech and deep-tech environments, this keynote helps founders translate innovation into narratives that people care about, remember, and say yes to.
Not sure which keynote fits your audience?
Let’s discuss your context, audience, and outcomes, and design the right keynote for your organisation.
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