Keynote Speaker

Annicken R. Day

Bestselling Author and Expert in Transformational Culture, Future-Ready Leadership & High-Performing Teams

Popular talks

Future-Ready Leadership
Culture as Strategy
The Human Side of AI
Building High-Performing Cultures in Times of Change
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Talks

Popular talks by Annicken R. Day

Future-Ready Leadership

Why traditional leadership models no longer work in a world of constant disruption, how leaders can build adaptability and resilience, and what it takes to create future-ready organisations that thrive through change.
Culture as Strategy

Why culture has become a critical business advantage, how leaders intentionally shape high-performing cultures, and what organisations can do to align culture with performance, innovation, and growth.
The Human Side of AI

Why human leadership matters more than ever in the age of AI, how organisations can balance technology with trust and connection, and what leaders must do to keep people engaged, creative, and adaptable through transformation.
Building High-Performing Cultures in Times of Change

Why many organisations struggle during rapid change, how strong cultures create stability and momentum, and what leaders can do to strengthen trust, collaboration, engagement, and performance during transformation.
Leadership, Trust & Performance in Uncertain Times

Why trust is becoming one of the most important drivers of organisational performance, how leaders build psychological safety and alignment, and what this means for innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.
From Burnout to Thriving Organisations

Why so many workplaces operate in survival mode, how leaders can create healthier and more sustainable ways of working, and what it takes to build cultures where both people and business performance can thrive.
Why Culture Is Your Company’s Operating System

Why culture shapes everything from decision-making to execution and innovation, how culture silently influences everyday behaviour and performance, and what organisations can do to intentionally build cultures that support business success.

Biography

About Annicken R. Day

Annicken R. Day is a globally recognised keynote speaker, culture strategist, and pioneer in the field of organisational culture and future-ready leadership. With more than 25 years of experience advising founders, executive teams, and Fortune 500 companies, she helps leaders navigate one of the biggest business challenges of our time: how to build organisations that can adapt, innovate, collaborate, and perform in a world defined by constant change, uncertainty, and accelerating transformation.

A former Chief Culture Officer at TANDBERG and Culture Strategist at Cisco, Day has worked with organisations including Microsoft, AWS, Accenture, and high-growth companies around the world. Her work has contributed to multiple Best Place to Work awards, management innovation prizes, and strong business performance by helping organisations intentionally align culture, leadership, and strategy.

Day is a founder and entrepreneur and has developed a practical and proven science-based framework that helps organisations build high-performing, human-centric cultures designed for the future of work. Her work is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: culture is not a soft side initiative or HR program. It is the operating system beneath everything, shaping how organisations lead, communicate, collaborate, innovate, perform, and grow.

At a time when leaders are facing increasing pressure from AI, disruption, disengagement, hybrid work, and rapid market shifts, Day’s keynotes offer a refreshing combination of strategic insight, real-world experience, and human understanding. Known for her authentic Scandinavian style, warmth, and bold perspective, she inspires leaders to rethink what it truly means to build thriving, future-ready organisations in the modern world.

In addition to her work as an advisor and speaker, Day is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and columnist at Huffington Post and Business Insider. Her bestselling novel Fly, Butterfly explores themes of identity, leadership, purpose, and transformation.

Whether speaking about culture as strategy, future-ready leadership, thriving team cultures, or the human side of AI, Annicken R. Day delivers keynotes that are inspiring, practical, thought-provoking, and deeply relevant to the realities leaders face today.

Testimonials

What clients say about Annicken R. Day

“Annicken R. Day has a gift for transforming bureacracies to businesses that buzz with creativity and joy. I have yet to meet a more insightful shaper of workplace cultures.”

Adam Grant, NYT Bestselling Author of Give and Take, Originals and Think Again

"Annicken R. Day delivered a most intriguing session for our leadership team at Amazon Web Services, focusing on Purpose, Identity and Leadership for the new world of work. Her ability to transport the listener to a deeper, inner, more connected realm is almost surreal. I thoroughly enjoyed her session, insight, and leadership."

Denning Tan, StartUp Lead, Amazon Web Services, APAC.

"We love working with Annicken. She is inspiring, professional, detail-oriented, ambitious and she always gets excellent feedback from our participants. Her webinar “Culture as Strategy for Growth” received an all-time-high rating from our 3000+ participants."

Christoffer Omberg, Co-Founder and CEO, Oslo Business Forum

"Annicken R. Day is an engaging, thought-provoking, and inspirational speaker. She has an infectious passion coupled with great knowledge and years of practical experience that makes her a speaker that is both enlightening and entertaining."

Jennifer Walker, Customer Experience Lead, Cisco

"Annicken is by far the best “culture expert” I have ever come across, both as a subject matter expert and her ability to facilitate implementation. Her impressive background, combined with her uniquely energetic personality and “no b.s.” attitude is the reason we not only hired her for our own company but also recommend her to our clients."

Martin Falch, CEO 360Leaders

"Annicken’s presentation at our global kick-off was incredibly inspiring, professional, exciting, amusing and very informative. I would highly recommend her to any company where collaboration and culture-change is a topic."

Ralf Bauman, CEO, Stepstone

"Annicken R. Day´s book “Fly, Butterfly” is an absolutely amazing, page-turning novel that also teaches some of the most valuable life and business lessons imaginable."

Bob Burg, Hall of Fame Speaker, and Bestselling Author of «The Go-Giver Series»

How to book Annicken R. Day

Answers on fees, availability and booking process.

How do I book Annicken R. Day for a keynote speech?

You can book Annicken R. Day through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Annicken's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.

What are Annicken R. Day's speaking fees?

Annicken R. Day's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Annicken tailored to your event.

What topics does Annicken R. Day speak about?

Annicken R. Day speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Change, Emotional Intelligence. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Annicken to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Annicken R. Day available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book Annicken R. Day for events worldwide, subject to Annicken's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.

Does Annicken R. Day deliver virtual or online keynotes?

Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Annicken R. Day is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

How long is a typical keynote by Annicken R. Day?

Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Annicken can accommodate.

Can Annicken R. Day tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief Annicken R. Day on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Annicken can offer.

What languages does Annicken R. Day present in?

Annicken R. Day delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Annicken R. Day a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Annicken R. Day's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Change, Emotional Intelligence. To get a clear sense of Annicken's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Annicken R. Day speak at?

Annicken R. Day can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Behaviour, Change, Emotional Intelligence is relevant. Details of Annicken's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.

Does Annicken R. Day offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Annicken R. Day is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Annicken R. Day?

We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Annicken R. Day, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Annicken's current availability for your dates.