Keynote SpeakerApril Rinne

Top-ranked global futurist and advisor, Bestselling author, Change navigator and guide to help you embrace uncertainty, harness the unknown, and flourish in an upside-down world

Change defines the present and uncertainty permeates the future. Individually, organizationally, and collectively, we humans are trying to discern what this means. What are the skills, practices, and superpowers that this world in flux demands – and how can you cultivate them with purpose and joy? In 2025, humans’ ability... Read more

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Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change

There’s an epidemic of change exhaustion, yet more change and uncertainty are ahead. When – and how – will this ever improve? Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, well-being, and a fulfilling life. But in a world of ever-more change, an ever-faster pace of change,…

There’s an epidemic of change exhaustion, yet more change and uncertainty are ahead. When – and how – will this ever improve? Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, well-being, and a fulfilling life. But in a world of ever-more change, an ever-faster pace of change, and relentless uncertainty, flexibility and resilience can be stretched to their breaking points. The quest becomes how to find calm and lasting meaning in the midst of enduring chaos.

A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. In this talk, April Rinne helps you open this mindset — a Flux Mindset — and develop eight “Flux Superpowers” that flip conventional ideas about leadership, success, and well-being on their heads. You’ll learn to see change in new ways, craft new responses, and ultimately reshape your relationship to uncertainty from the inside out.

Whether you’re leading a team, building strategy, pioneering innovation, strengthening your culture, inspiring engagement, managing transformation, or simply want to be future-ready and show up more fully in the world, opening a Flux Mindset and activating your Flux Superpowers will keep you grounded even when everything around you is shifting. You’ll learn to see that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel… and it’s not an oncoming train.

Key Takeaways
– Learn how to open a Flux Mindset, cultivate the 8 Flux Superpowers, and boost your “fluxiness”
– Improve your relationship to constant change, uncertainty, and unknowns
– See the future – including your future – with fresh perspective and clarity
– Show up more fully for work, your team, and organizational changes as well as your family, friends, and community – every part of life, better every day
Leadership. Finding Certainty in an Uncertain World

Just because the future looks really chaotic doesn’t mean your approach to it has to be. Your ability to lead others fundamentally begins with leading yourself – through uncertainty and beyond. For leaders of all stripes, success hinges not only on understanding the macro forces that will affect your business…

Just because the future looks really chaotic doesn’t mean your approach to it has to be. Your ability to lead others fundamentally begins with leading yourself – through uncertainty and beyond. For leaders of all stripes, success hinges not only on understanding the macro forces that will affect your business and team, but even more so on how you see these forces: Your mindset towards change and uncertainty and your tolerance of the unknown. Imagine the time, effort, or resources you could’ve saved if you’d seen the full implications of smartphones back in 2006, hybrid work back in 2015, the covid pandemic before it hit, or generative AI today? Today, you can develop this mindset and vision moving forward. Not only can you: Given the relentless pace of change, it’s safe to say you ought to.

April Rinne’s gift is to see key shifts early amid chaos and disruption, and to help leaders and teams navigate the unknown in ways that catalyze inner peace, growth, and future-fit perspective. As a trusted advisor and “humanist futurist,” April speaks with both head and heart. Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience in 100+ countries as well as insights from her bestselling book Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change, she’s your #1 guide to today’s uncertain world. She helps you see what you’ve been missing and boost your capacity to harness uncertainty to your advantage. For yourself, with your team, and at your organization: Learn how to stop fighting uncertainty, transform not-knowing into wisdom, and be the flux – inspired, alert to, and ready for whatever changes are ahead.

Key Takeaways
– Learn how to open a Flux Mindset, cultivate the 8 Flux Superpowers, and boost your “fluxiness”
– Understand the surprising (and often unspoken) ways many leaders get uncertainty and the future wrong – and how to get them right
– Apply insights and fresh perspectives for navigating change from different global cultures
– Get future-ready tools for you and your team to truly be in control
Future of Work. Beyond the Ladder: The Future of Talent & Careers

What does the shape of a successful, meaningful career look like in today’s workplaces full of change – and how can you (and HR departments) design the best ones? Across the professional spectrum, people are reassessing what they want from their careers – and lives. Organizations across-the-board are struggling to…

What does the shape of a successful, meaningful career look like in today’s workplaces full of change – and how can you (and HR departments) design the best ones? Across the professional spectrum, people are reassessing what they want from their careers – and lives. Organizations across-the-board are struggling to attract, engage, and retain top talent. We’ve seen unprecedented job-hopping, freelancing, quiet quitting, and career pivots as well as layoffs, reorganizations, and incessant debates about hybrid work. What’s more: All of this was happening before the breakneck ascent of generative AI and the uncharted territory into which it takes humans and the future of work. Taken together, it’s a lot.

One of the keys to future-ready professional development and sustainable, thriving work cultures is to rethink the shape of our careers. The one-way, up-or-out 20th century “career ladder” isn’t just creaky. It’s breaking. For talent and HR alike, this has profound implications – and represents a new world of opportunity for more useful career shapes and dynamics.

April Rinne has been working on “career portfolios” for more than 25 years, including her own. She helps organizations update how they think about talent, HR, and career development and she helps individuals unleash their best, full selves. This isn’t about outsourcing one’s job or concealing side hustles. Rather, a portfolio approach is about seeing talent and career development with a fresh lens. Whether you’re a Fortune 100 company, series A (or E) startup, venture capital fund, association, agency, think tank, or government, this is a key tool for future-ready hiring, optimized performance, loyalty, and thriving organizational cultures. It’s how to identify and nurture all of the skills on a team. Moreover, a career portfolio is essential for success in a world in which skills are evolving and changing fast. Creating your career portfolio is also one of the 8 Flux Superpowers in April’s bestselling book Flux.
Happiness & Inspiration. What the World Can Learn about Happiness from the World’s Happiest Country

How might we learn from Finland about happiness, a skill they seem to possess in abundance? April’s Finnish roots put her in a unique position to share wisdom from the land of sisu — inner strength — and satisfaction. For the past six years running, Finland has been ranked the…

How might we learn from Finland about happiness, a skill they seem to possess in abundance? April’s Finnish roots put her in a unique position to share wisdom from the land of sisu — inner strength — and satisfaction.

For the past six years running, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. Not only that, their lead over #2 Denmark and other countries appears to be growing. How is that possible? In this talk, April guides you through Finland’s culture and pillars of happiness, drawing on her personal Finnish heritage, global perspective, and unique experiences as a Finnish happiness coach and advising the Finnish government. Prepare to be surprised, refreshed, inspired – and able to find and maintain your own happiness better than ever before!

Key Takeaways
– Deeply understand the dynamics of individual and collective happiness, what it is (and is not)
– Discover how to design aspects of Finnish happiness into your life, wherever you are
– Create a happiness plan for your future

Biography

In 2025, humans’ ability to embrace all kinds of change, uncertainty, and not-knowing isn’t exceptional, but rather table stakes. It’s at the heart of responsible leadership (of both oneself and others), thriving culture, and effective communication. It’s the difference between flourishing and flailing. Put another way, learning to love uncertainty is the #1 skill we’ll need this year – and beyond.

Not only that: This is what every one of your colleagues, customers, clients, partners, stakeholders, and teams needs too. Ditto for your family, friends, and kids. This skill fuels every relationship in business, in society, and in life. So why do we resist learning it? What are we waiting for?

April Rinne – change navigator, speaker, investor, author, and adventurer – has been obsessed with these themes and questions for more than 25 years. Her work and travels in more than 100 countries have given her a front-row seat to a world in flux, as well as a world of wisdom to navigate the unknown. Not only is she your guide to developing a “flux mindset,” she’s also ranked one of the 50 Leading Female Futurists in the world by Forbes and is a Harvard Law School graduate, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, a member of the Silicon Guild and Thinkers50 Radar, a Fulbright Scholar, and the author of the international bestseller Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.

April is a trusted advisor to well-known startups, companies, financial institutions, nonprofits, think tanks, and governments worldwide, including Airbnb, Nike, Intuit, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, AnyRoad, and Unsettled as well as governments ranging from Singapore to South Africa, Canada to Colombia, and Italy to India. For more than two decades, she’s been known for seeing emerging trends early, understanding their potential, and helping others do the same. April is a bridge-builder between stakeholders, cultures, priorities, and those excited about change and those resistant to it. Recently, she was the sole global faculty member of Finland’s inaugural “masterclass of happiness,” combining her Finnish heritage and “fluxiness” to reach audiences around the world.

Earlier in life April was a global development executive, an international microfinance lawyer, and a hiking guide. Before that, she spent the better part of four years traveling solo, with an insatiable desire to better understand how the rest of the world lives. (One lesson: Change is universal. How we deal with it is not.) She is as comfortable at Davos as she is talking with microfinance borrowers in an urban slum. A certified yoga teacher, she can often be found upside-down, doing handstands around the world.

Flux Mindset expert April Rinne and Future Strategist Jerry Michalski are now offering a dynamic, co-delivered keynote experience that blends foresight, adaptability, and transformative thinking. Contact us to learn how this powerful duo can elevate your next event.

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What clients say about April Rinne

"The most successful management session we’ve ever had!" Acuity Insurance

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with April. She brought energy, enthusiasm, a wealth of insight and experience, and professionalism. She was a perfect fit and we look forward to working with April again." EY

"April really was the perfect choice for our first leadership series speaker. She was amazing and all the leaders had nothing but great things to say. April went above and beyond to ensure her presence provided substantial value for our company. We can only hope the rest of our speakers can present as impactful and relevant messages as April!" Toyota

"We absolutely loved your session!!!!" Fox Entertainment

"We’ve had so many compliments about your keynote. One of the highest praises was how seamlessly and authentically you connected your message to our identity and culture! Truly well done!" Ascension Healthcare

“Engaging and insightful. A real dynamo. Home run!” Dorsey & Whitney

“April is absolutely incredible. Meaningful, authentic and builds relationships with every word.” Allen & Overy

“April’s talk was absolutely fabulous. Many of our attendees said it was the best keynote that IFT has ever had.” Institute for Food Technologists

“Drop the April bomb... and good things happen.” Airbnb

“We have had the pleasure of working with April on more than one occasion, and to say that she delivers every time is an understatement. Her wealth of knowledge is unmatched, her delivery is friendly and engaging, and she takes the time to fully understand who she’s talking to and what the end message needs to be. On top of all of that, she is an absolute joy to work with. Can’t recommend her enough!” HUB International

“April brilliantly balances the personal and the professional, heart and head, to bring original insights to individuals and organizations about how to not just survive but thrive in change. In a word: wow!” United Nations Foundation

“April's thoughtful approach was just what we needed. She uses her rich global citizenship to connect to the audience in a meaningful way. We've had extremely positive feedback from across our audience.” Adobe

“April lives in the future then helps create it now. Her grasp of the forces that create systemic change, innovation that matters, and how to accelerate into the future have helped us as we navigate our work towards a low carbon, equitable sustainable future. Be ready to innovate, at scale, fast when inviting her into your world!” Nike

“April gave an amazing talk, mingled with attendees, and received rave reviews. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect opening keynote!” Mad*Pow

“As the world moves ever faster, April helps organizations create the space for team members to look within themselves to better move forward, work positively through change, and develop a ‘fluxy’ outlook on the future.” Urban Libraries Council

How to book April Rinne as a keynote speaker

How do I book April Rinne for a keynote speech?

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

What are April Rinne's speaking fees?

April Rinne'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 April tailored to your event.

What topics does April Rinne speak about?

April Rinne speaks on Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Future, Future & Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with April to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is April Rinne available for international events?

London Speaker Bureau can book April Rinne for events worldwide, subject to April'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 April Rinne 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 April Rinne 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 April Rinne?

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 April can accommodate.

Can April Rinne tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?

London Speaker Bureau will brief April Rinne 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 April can offer.

What languages does April Rinne present in?

April Rinne delivers keynotes in English, Italian. 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 April Rinne a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

April Rinne's areas of expertise include Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Future, Future & Technology. To get a clear sense of April'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 April Rinne speak at?

April Rinne can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Behaviour, Business & Management, Future, Future & Technology is relevant. Details of April'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 April Rinne 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 April Rinne is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book April Rinne?

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