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Keynote SpeakerPalma Michel

Pioneer in Mindful Leadership and Human Transformation

A former lawyer, Palma Michel is an advisor to global organizations and facilitator of transformation. She has 20 years of experience in advising and coaching teams, CEOs, founders, investors & philanthropists. Palma is a pioneer in mindful leadership, working at the intersection of neuroscience, wisdom traditions & business. She is... Read More

Biography

A former lawyer, Palma Michel is an advisor to global organizations and facilitator of transformation. She has 20 years of experience in advising and coaching teams, CEOs, founders, investors & philanthropists. Palma is a pioneer in mindful leadership, working at the intersection of neuroscience, wisdom traditions & business. She is also the Co-head of the Lisbon Inner Development Goals Chapter. Her volunteering work at St. Joseph´s hospice gives her a unique perspective on living life with urgency and meaning.

Spurred by her belief that the key to changing the world is changing the relationship to our inner landscape, Palma set out in 2013 to combine executive coaching and mindfulness – introducing her techniques to corporations as more than just a wellbeing tool. She develops emotional depth in business leaders to support them through successful transformation processes, applying a trauma-sensitive approach. Palma has spoken at global organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Facebook, PWC, CNN, Google Campus, Kerzner International, and The London School of Economics.

Palma’s book The Authority Guide to Mindful Leadership offers simple techniques for leaders to manage themselves and others through times of uncertainty and change. Her work has been spotlighted in renowned publications such as The Guardian, HR Director Magazine, Sunday Times Style, and the Evening Standard.

Palma’s meditations are featured on Meditation Studio and Insight Timer, two of the leading global meditation apps.

Originally starting her career as a lawyer, Palma transitioned to work as a board-level headhunter in Asia and Europe for prestigious firms Heidrick & Struggles and Korn/Ferry before making all her passions her profession in 2013. Palma is a truly global citizen: born in Munich, she has lived and worked in Shanghai, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong and London. She is currently calling Lisbon her home.

Her diverse background and profound expertise make her a sought-after executive coach, transformation expert and thought leader in the realm of mindful leadership and human transformation.

“Palma is a one-of-a-kind thought leader with a remarkable presence that is loving, captivating & inspirational. She is gentle, creative and challenging all at the same time – and you sense clearly that this is at the complete service of her audience. While she shares cutting-edge knowledge, she also inspires a deep trust to look within and discover our own confidence and inner knowing – a true gift.“ Brett Armitage, Chief Commercial Officer, Kerzner International
"Palma has been the face of wellbeing at Second Home and our mindfulness expert since 2015. Her work has had an incredible impact on the community and she has been a driving force helping our members understand the link between mindfulness, productivity and creativity. Her scientific approach to mindfulness is especially suited in a business environment and has shown to be highly practical, something that has been very attractive for our members and the classes are always full." Karin Killander, Community Manager, Second Home
"Palma speaks with a calm authority that is both assured and insightful. She was very engaging and provided those who were fortunate enough to hear her not only positive food for thought but enough information to incorporate these practices into their own busy schedules. I would highly recommend Palma and her very practical book “The Authority Guide to Mindful Leadership”." Shahin Baghaei, Deutsche Bank

Popular Talks by Palma Michel

  • Ace Your Inner Game to Thrive at Your Outer Game: An Introduction to Mindful Leadership
  • Consciously Connected: How to Stay Focused and Resilient in the Digital Age
  • Human Leadership in Times of AI
  • Leading Courageously through Change & Uncertainty
  • Slowing Down to Speed Up
  • Manage Your Energy for High Performance
  • The Science of Happiness