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Rudy De Waele
Creative visionary, culture & network strategist, Co-founder RegenerateX and Unconditional Men
Popular talks
- How to Stay Human in the Age of AI
- Elevate Collaboration with the Transformative Power of Socratic Dialogue
- Energetic Balance Workshop
- Regenerative Business Innovation - The Next Paradigm Shift
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Popular talks by Rudy De Waele
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How to Stay Human in the Age of AI
As AI increasingly replaces humans due to cost efficiency, and the lack of meaning at work impacts well-being and productivity, striking a balance between technology and humanity becomes crucial for organizational prosperity. The shift away from Cartesian-Newtonian paradigms necessitates a reevaluation of how we integrate technology while preserving our humanity.…
As AI increasingly replaces humans due to cost efficiency, and the lack of meaning at work impacts well-being and productivity, striking a balance between technology and humanity becomes crucial for organizational prosperity.
The shift away from Cartesian-Newtonian paradigms necessitates a reevaluation of how we integrate technology while preserving our humanity. With AI capable of reprogramming genes and rising rates of burnout and depression, it’s imperative to reintroduce human elements into enterprises and organizations.
How do we retain our humanity while embracing living systems AI? How can we align leadership, business, and innovation with sustainable practices that benefit our lives, planet, and future generations? Visionary, compassionate leadership is essential, recognizing both the evolution of technology and our intrinsic human capabilities.
Designing systems prioritizing sustainability and embracing principles of symbiosis, diversity, and regeneration is paramount. The entire organizational ecosystem, including shareholders, leaders, and employees, plays a crucial role in shaping a prosperous future of work.
Rudy offers a unique perspective, blending expertise and real-world examples to guide audiences in transforming their thinking and actions. Tailored presentations and executive workshops can be booked including tools such as Socratic Dialogue and Energy Balance Workshops to co-create the future of organizations.
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Elevate Collaboration with the Transformative Power of Socratic Dialogue
The Socratic Dialogue technique is a versatile tool that can be applied across various teams and fields, from business and marketing to HR, legal, technology, and beyond. Designed to stimulate critical thinking and uncover underlying assumptions, it provides a platform for clarity and innovation. In each session, participants engage in…
The Socratic Dialogue technique is a versatile tool that can be applied across various teams and fields, from business and marketing to HR, legal, technology, and beyond. Designed to stimulate critical thinking and uncover underlying assumptions, it provides a platform for clarity and innovation.
In each session, participants engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at achieving consensus or plurality understanding on moral, ethical, technical, or social issues. Through this process, individuals sharpen their critical and ethical thinking abilities, gaining deeper insights into the complexities of the topic at hand.
Typically spanning about 1.5 hours, a Socratic Dialogue session is flexible and can be extended based on the depth of inquiry or desired outcome. Whether seeking to address specific challenges, generate fresh ideas, or cultivate a culture of collaboration, our sessions empower teams to navigate complex issues with confidence and clarity.
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Energetic Balance Workshop
Unlock the full potential of your team with our energizing and transformative workshop designed to foster balance, health, productivity, and prosperity. The Energetic Balance Workshop brings profound awareness and understanding to your teams, guiding them to embrace their natural, healthy masculine and feminine energies while addressing any hidden negative or…
Unlock the full potential of your team with our energizing and transformative workshop designed to foster balance, health, productivity, and prosperity.
The Energetic Balance Workshop brings profound awareness and understanding to your teams, guiding them to embrace their natural, healthy masculine and feminine energies while addressing any hidden negative or toxic energies that may be present in your workplace environment.
Drawing from the ancient philosophy of yin and yang, we explore the interplay between opposing forces and the harmony they bring to the natural world. By recognizing and harmonizing these energies within ourselves and our workspaces, we pave the way for greater success and fulfilment.
In today’s rapidly evolving society, cultural shifts have created imbalances between these energies, often leaving us unaware of their impact on our daily lives, especially in our professional environments.
This workshop empowers participants to delve deeper into the influence of these energies on every aspect of their lives, from decision-making and relationships to work dynamics and future endeavours.
By fostering a deeper connection with inner energies, this workshop equips your team with the tools and insights needed to cultivate a healthier, more balanced, and more productive organization.
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Regenerative Business Innovation - The Next Paradigm Shift
The corporate world is on the verge of shifting from old power structures to regenerative systems. Companies are starting to realize that the current boom in sustainability and net-zero commitments will not be enough to transform the vast social, environmental and economic challenges we are facing. Businesses need to take…
The corporate world is on the verge of shifting from old power structures to regenerative systems. Companies are starting to realize that the current boom in sustainability and net-zero commitments will not be enough to transform the vast social, environmental and economic challenges we are facing. Businesses need to take a long-term view and become regenerative businesses, promoting the restoration and regeneration of natural resources and social systems.
How can we co-lead regenerative leadership innovation and transformation? By imagining, creating and designing new possibilities to change your leadership, business models, company culture and organization towards more beautiful, life-centered futures, operating within planetary boundaries, and exploring new collaborative ways to create a regenerative business and economy.
In this talk, you’ll engage in collaborative learning ecosystems and integrate regenerative principles into the fabric of your organization, fostering continuous innovation and adaptation. The talk includes some of the most inspiring hands-on, cross-sectoral case studies and examples of entrepreneurs and companies integrating regeneration into their businesses today.
More talks
- Leadership Transformation
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Regenerative Business Innovation
- Regenerative Leadership
- Cultural Transformation
- Ethical Technology
Biography
About Rudy De Waele
Rudy De Waele’s mission is to bring regenerative principles to business leaders as a holistic way of thinking, being, and acting that can be institutionalised to create a more meaningful, balanced and beautiful world.
Rudy has lifelong experience on the frontiers of cultural, artistic and technological innovation. He advises companies, leaders and projects on how to design regenerative businesses, co-create hybrid experiences and activate communities for regenerative presence and action.
Rudy De Waele guides, connects and inspires leaders, and entrepreneurs to co-create the regeneration paradigm and in getting ready for the next waves of change through talks, circles, workshops and curating training programs and conferences. His focus is on creating experiential learning and communal experiences on how to thrive in a regenerative economy and how to design conscious businesses and a meaningful life. He coaches practical guidance and inspires an awareness connecting past and future generations.
He is a Keynote Speaker on Regenerative Business Innovation. In his +40 years of experience working in innovation in different sectors and working as a futurist for the last 15 years, his vision for the future is that the deeper underlying systemic shifts cannot happen any longer on the outside and need to happen from innovating from within ourselves.
He founded Unconditional Men, a platform and a community for evolutionary men, empowering the authentic transformation of leaders in service to the regeneration of our communities and the world.
Testimonials
What clients say about Rudy De Waele
"Rudy gave a fantastic keynote speech at the beginning of our symposium on the future of work in the context of the growing power of artificial intelligence and robotics. The talk was very inspiring and gave an excellent perspective on the current transition in the manufacturing and service industries and on the likely future role of machines. The feedback we got from the audience on his talk was very enthusiastic."
"Rudy delivered a superb keynote stimulus presentation on ‘The 10 most disruptive IoT innovations everyone should know about’ at BearingPoint’s European customer event for 250 delegates. His knowledge, insights and creative delivery style and content was, as ever, very impressive."
"Rudy de Waele was the opening keynote speaker for our first IT Masters CON Monterrey, which gathered a crowd of 250+ attendees from the most important companies in the north of Mexico. He spoke about conscious business, future technology, and the importance of ethics and personal change looking forward. It was superb! He is a very experienced speaker, with a clear narrative and a kind and warm personality. We were thrilled to have him and is welcome again anytime."
"Everybody can talk about the future but not everybody can make sense out of it. Rudy is brilliant at that: he presents the different aspects of disruptive technologies and explains how those will affect business, society and our personal lives. He made a fantastic kick-off to the Leaders’ Congress in Slovenia. Just mesmerizing."
"Rudy delivered an excellent session on future trends and also participated in a fascinating on-stage interview on future innovation and conscious leadership at the AIS ‘Academy for Thais’. This event attracted over 3,000 senior executives and business owners to explore digital transformation. Rudy’s contribution was insightful and inspiring as it opened the audience’s eyes to the speed and scope of disruption. Rudy has a very strong grasp of where the world is now and where it might be heading depending upon the decisions and actions we take as leaders today."
"Rudy did the opening keynote of the 4th edition of our flagship event – La Digital Tech Conference – which this year also featured speakers from Google, Amazon, and Mozilla. Our participant survey showed that Rudy’s section came out on the top of the most favourite moments of the event. Congratulation Rudy! In addition to delivering a great speech with many audiovisual illustrations, Rudy is very professional and easy to work with, both in the preparation phase, during and after the event. Warmly recommended."
How to book Rudy De Waele
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Rudy De Waele for a keynote speech?
You can book Rudy De Waele through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Rudy's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Rudy De Waele's speaking fees?
Rudy De Waele'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 Rudy tailored to your event.
What topics does Rudy De Waele speak about?
Rudy De Waele speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Change, Digital, Digital Trends, Future of Work. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Rudy to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Rudy De Waele available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Rudy De Waele for events worldwide, subject to Rudy'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 Rudy De Waele 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 Rudy De Waele 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 Rudy De Waele?
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 Rudy can accommodate.
Can Rudy De Waele tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Rudy De Waele 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 Rudy can offer.
What languages does Rudy De Waele present in?
Rudy De Waele delivers keynotes in Dutch, English, French, Spanish. 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 Rudy De Waele a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Rudy De Waele's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Change, Digital, Digital Trends, Future of Work. To get a clear sense of Rudy'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 Rudy De Waele speak at?
Rudy De Waele 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, Change, Digital, Digital Trends, Future of Work is relevant. Details of Rudy'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 Rudy De Waele 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 Rudy De Waele is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Rudy De Waele?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Rudy De Waele, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Rudy's current availability for your dates.
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