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Keynote SpeakerSilvia Garcia

Former Coca-Cola Global Director of Happiness, Marketing and Communication

Have you ever wondered who was responsible for Coca-Cola’s association with happiness? Or why during the past 15 years, Coca-Cola employees’ consistently over delivered in creativity and performance? As International Marketing Director and President of the Happiness Institute for Coca-Cola Silvia Garcia was the organization’s expert on emotions and how... Read More

Biography

Have you ever wondered who was responsible for Coca-Cola’s association with happiness? Or why during the past 15 years, Coca-Cola employees’ consistently over delivered in creativity and performance? As International Marketing Director and President of the Happiness Institute for Coca-Cola Silvia Garcia was the organization’s expert on emotions and how they influence our decisions.

She oversaw the marketing and leadership strategies for 198 countries. Silvia has lived in the US, France, Ireland, Sweden and Spain. Multicultural, she knows how to engage with all types of audiences with awe-inspiring work-related examples of applying the science of happiness at work.

Highly demanded all around the world, her speeches have been said to change “lives and companies”. Silvia is a worldwide expert on positive leadership and happiness at work.

Her clients range from organizations such as the World Business Forum, AXA, Lilly, or Google to local businesses. Whether your objectives are related to your organization’s vision and culture, or to boosting your bottom line results, Silvia will be eye-opening on how the science of happiness can help you or your organization become more profitable, happier and successful.

"The incredible Silvia Garcia, former Global Director of Happiness at The Coca-Cola Company, closed out the Summit with a powerful keynote on positive leadership. Her words resonate with us all." Nick Burns | CEO at Reward Gateway | Edenred
"I had the pleasure of being one of the delegates at the CBRE Institute in London where you gave an inspirational talk and session that resonated and was absolutely beautiful. It was unique and different and left me with a lasting impression.
Silvia was such an inspiration, and her energy was mesmerizing!" Marco Corrado | Head of Global Workplace Operations Ericsson
"Silvia Garcia's keynote on Finding your purpose, and growing emotional wellbeing at work was truly inspiring and insightful. Her expertise and passion for empowering employees to prioritize their mental health shone through during her presentation. I could see immediate impact and positive changes in our team's attitudes and performance after implementing some of Silvia's strategies. I highly recommend her for any organization looking to create a healthier and happier work environment for their employees." Antony Cahill | Senior VP at Visa
"Silvia's insights on navigating change and rising through challenges in the technological industry were eye-opening and truly invaluable. Her passion for helping individuals and teams succeed in the ever-evolving tech landscape was evident in every word she spoke. Thank you for equipping us with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in such a competitive field. We are excited to apply your lessons to our work and are confident that they will lead to great success. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!" Carlos Arusa | SVP Human Resources Europe at TD Synnex
"Working with Silvia Garcia was truly an inspiring and transformative experience for our team at Hermès. Her keynote not only motivated us to reach our goals but also reminded us of the importance of teamwork, creativity, and dedication. Silvia was able to captivate our leaders and teams with her passion and energy, leaving us feeling empowered and excited to tackle any challenges that may come our way. Thank you for igniting a spark within us and helping us achieve success beyond our wildest dreams" Sylvie Follain | International Director at Hermès

Popular Talks by Silvia Garcia

  • How to synergize AI's possibilities with human potential to create a brighter future
    AI will help organizations attain higher results providing they know how to adapt and evolve to maintain trust, from their employees, from their customers and from their stakeholders. Silvia will explore the latest AI advancements and cutting-edge research on human potential, so that we use both of them to forge...
  • (RE)Build Trust and Confidence
    Trust and job satisfaction are at historic lows.  Silvia helps organizations from all horizons reignite by discovering how they can restore confidence and trust. In this mind-blowing talk that takes the audience from the time of the Neanderthals to Silicon Valley, Silvia proves that the way forward is to make...
  • The Art and Science of Marketing
    Discover the marketing strategy that sets the most valued brands apart. Longtime director of marketing for Coca-Cola, Silvia has multiple success stories to illustrate how to combine the art and science of marketing. On the verge of business and neuroscience, Silvia will unveil how consumers’ brains react to different types...
  • The Art and Science of Selling
    It is a must for all those looking for science-based tools and tips to sell more. Discover the unsuspected purchase reactions resulting from emotions such as fear, anxiety, desire, or security, and how to earn customers’ trust and serve them better. This engaging speech will take us from the “trees...
  • Seven + 1 Ways to Boost Happiness at Work and Impact Your Business Results
    It is a client’s favorite that Silvia keeps reinventing to match the audience’s current needs. She has performed versions of this presentation in more than 10 countries – and like few other leadership experts, Silvia captures the intersection between happiness at work and business results. She guides the audience to...
  • The Power of Me
    A humanistic and captivating keynote about the science-based possibilities that each of us has to feel happier and fuel our success. Just as we are redefining work, Silvia discovers how to use resilience tools to recover happiness, and she’s got the toolbox ready for anyone who wants to increase their...
  • The Power of a Positive Team
    The world’s largest organizations call in Silvia Garcia to guide them restoring confidence and forwarding progress.  Hard times and change make many managers succumb to helplessness, with their teams and clients quickly following. Silvia inspires how to maintain high levels of success and leadership during any challenge. And no, this...
  • “What Do They Want?” How to Attract and Retail Talent
    The great resignation is, for better and for worse, a wake-up call for anyone who wants to understand the future of business, politics, culture and of course all things talent. In this keynote the analysis of why most people leaves and how you can retain talent will strike any listener...
  • Customer Experience

    Clients can forget what you said or did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. A neuroscientific guide to creating valuable relationships.

  • Effective Leadership

    The secrets of highly effective teams. Eight science-based tools to lead for human success.

  • Emotional Well-being/Purpose

    Why top performing companies are using happiness at work as a competitive advantage and how you can create a culture that sustains the seven plus 1 science-based pillars that fuel it.

  • Generation Z / Multigenerational Workforce

    How to unleash the potential of generation Z: understanding the forces that have shaped their needs, and learning how to create a flourishing work culture for them.