Keynote Speaker

Keynotes that inspire & challenge the outdated models on leadership

Reem Borrows delivers keynotes and conversations that help audiences rethink leadership from the inside out. Her talks are practical, reflective and deeply human. She helps people understand what drives behaviour under pressure and how to lead with greater clarity, courage, emotional intelligence and heart.

Watch: Reem Borrows speaking on self-leadership and leading under pressure.

Every talk blends two decades of leadership experience with the ideas behind her Amazon Best Seller, Unfollow the Leader, and the Health, Head & Heart framework.

Signature Keynotes

Five talks. One shared idea: lead from within.

Unfollow the Leader

Why the Old Rules Are Failing Us

This keynote challenges outdated ideas of leadership built on control, hierarchy, ego and performance at all costs. Reem introduces a new model of leadership grounded in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, wellbeing and values-led action.

Audience takeawayA clearer understanding of why leadership must begin with self-leadership and how to shift from performance pressure to sustainable impact.

Health, Head & Heart

A Framework for Sustainable Leadership

This keynote introduces Reem's practical leadership framework for aligning energy, strategic clarity and emotional intelligence. It helps leaders understand how their wellbeing, thinking and emotional presence shape culture and performance.

Audience takeawayA simple, memorable framework leaders can use immediately to reflect, reset and lead with more intention.

The Ego in the Boardroom

Unchecked ego does not always look like arrogance. It can appear as defensiveness, control, resistance to feedback, hiding mistakes or needing to be right. This keynote explores how ego quietly derails trust, creativity, accountability and culture.

Audience takeawayLeaders learn how to recognise ego patterns and replace self-protection with ownership, humility and purpose.

Calm Under Pressure

In high-pressure environments, people often react before they reflect. Reem explores how leaders can regulate their emotions, return to clarity and create steadiness for the people around them.

Audience takeawayPractical tools for emotional regulation, grounded decision-making and leading from the eye of the storm.

Self-Leadership for Women

This talk helps women recognise limiting patterns, rebuild confidence and lead on their own terms. It brings together self-image, emotional awareness, courage, boundaries and purpose.

Audience takeawayA powerful reflection on confidence, self-trust and the leadership identity women choose to embody.

Ideal Audiences

Where Reem's talks land best

Corporate leadership conferences

Women in leadership events

Executive retreats

Culture and transformation summits

Sales leadership events

Founder and entrepreneur communities

Government and community leadership events

Purpose-led and social impact events

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