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About the event
All Hands
Event Type: Engineering Organization All Hands (Virtual)
Audience: Approximately 200+ engineers across a global team including the UK, India, New Zealand, and the United States. The audience includes engineering leaders, managers, and individual contributors within the VP of Engineering’s organization.
Event Timing:
Targeting late March or early April 2026 (exact date TBD).
Typical All Hands window is 1:30pm London time to accommodate global participants.
Speaker Segment:
Approximately 20–30 minute keynote or talk as part of the All Hands agenda.
Event Context:
This will be the first Engineering All Hands of the year and follows upcoming organizational updates within the engineering leadership structure. The VP of Engineering plans to address company and team developments before transitioning the session toward a forward-looking and energizing message for the team.
Objectives for the Speaker:
The goal is to bring in a highly engaging and credible voice that resonates with engineers and leaves the audience feeling inspired and motivated.
Key themes of interest include:
- Navigating change and organizational growth
- Strengthening engineering culture and collaboration
- Inspiring leadership and ownership across teams
- Encouraging managers and engineers to reflect on how they show up as leaders
- Reinforcing a sense of community across a globally distributed engineering organization
The ideal speaker will have strong credibility with technical audiences and a delivery style that is engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking—ensuring the audience feels energized rather than simply attending another meeting.
Budget:
Flexible / exploratory. This will be the first time bringing in a speaker for this audience.
Leadership & Team Performance Expert | Helping Organizations Build High-Performing, Connected Teams
Fahd Alhattab is a leadership speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on high-performing teams who helps organizations transform talented individuals into connected, purpose-driven communities. Known for his engaging storytelling and practical frameworks, Fahd equips audiences with the mindset and tools to lead with confidence—regardless of title or role.
After immigrating to Canada as a teenager, Fahd began his leadership journey by launching a youth camp in his community while still in high school. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for understanding what makes teams thrive. Over the past decade, Fahd has studied and worked with teams across industries, helping organizations strengthen culture, foster belonging, and unlock leadership at every level.
Blending humor, powerful storytelling, and actionable frameworks, Fahd inspires audiences to rethink leadership—not as a title, but as a responsibility shared by everyone on a team.
Virtual Fee: US$8,500*
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/fahd-alhattab
Website: https://www.unicornlabs.ca/
Fahd is based in Canada.
"Fahd led me through such a powerful journey of learning and growth into leadership. I've been applying his principles at work and in my personal life, and I've seen the positive effects these learnings have had in my endeavours." - Patrick Labreche, Tech Lead, Fullscript
"Unicorn Labs gave the team exactly the type of experience they needed to develop skills and rapport with one another. Fahd turned even the most skeptical participants into engaged participants with his energy, charisma, and relatability." - Craig Handy, Head of Evolution, Shopify
Speaker Highlights
Why Fahd is a Strong Fit for Mimecast
- Aligns with the team’s focus on culture and connection. Fahd’s message centers on building strong communities within organizations—encouraging collaboration, trust, and belonging across teams.
- Encourages leadership at every level. Rather than focusing solely on formal leadership roles, Fahd empowers individuals across the organization to step into leadership through ownership, initiative, and accountability.
- Supports teams navigating growth and change. As Mimecast’s engineering organization evolves and expands, Fahd’s frameworks help employees embrace change, strengthen collaboration, and contribute to a shared vision.
- Resonates with modern, global teams. His focus on community and shared leadership helps distributed teams feel more connected and aligned, even when working across regions and time zones.
- Highly engaging delivery style. Fahd blends storytelling, humor, and practical frameworks to keep audiences energized and involved—making him a strong fit for a shorter keynote segment within a virtual All Hands meeting.
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Power of Community: Through Personal Leadership Drive Connection and Impact
The first step in your leadership journey is the decision to see yourself as an agent of change. Leadership knows no boundaries, as every individual possesses the potential to lead if they dare to embrace it and act upon it.
Get ready for an unforgettable keynote experience as Fahd takes you on a captivating journey of personal transformation and community service. From his arrival in Canada and the quest for a new sense of belonging, Fahd shares his compelling story of attempting to establish a march break camp for kids during high school. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride, filled with exhilarating triumphs and daunting challenges, as Fahd unveils the profound impact one person can make.
Fahd’s profound commitment to community leadership will ignite a fire within your audience, inspiring them to tackle local and global challenges head-on. Prepare to be immersed in a captivating narrative of self-development, brimming with essential lessons on personal growth and leadership principles.
Having spent the last decade leading and studying teams, Fahd has learned what it takes to find the leader within us.
In this keynote, Fahd will teach the audience to how to own their brilliance, share their ideas and lead. As well as identify and overcome common pitfalls of leadership and teamwork using the six-levels of team development. This actionable talk gives managers the tools to transform any team into a high-performing machine.
Leaders will Learn:
- The importance of creating a culture that fosters belonging
- How to lead with authenticity as a leader in your work community
- The difference between culture and community, and what it takes to foster unity and collaboration at all levels
- How to practice giving back to the community
- Become more self-confident and disruptive team leaders
- Empower employees to take ownership of projects
Finding Your Leader From Within
We’ve created this myth to expect singular, grandiose, charismatic leaders to pave the way forward. Be the north star. But true leadership can emerge from anyone, anywhere.
It’s time to shatter the misconception that leadership rests solely on one person’s shoulders.
Effective leadership is a collaborative effort, a symphony of strengths and shared values. It’s about fostering a culture where every individual is empowered to lead and embrace change with unwavering agility. The secret lies in the domino effect—you can be the catalyst, the first domino that sets it all in motion.
Say goodbye to outdated hierarchies that purely reward seniority. In today’s dynamic world, routine-minded employees hinder their own growth and potential. The real magic happens when individuals are empowered to take risks and seize opportunities. And it all starts with cultivating a leadership mindset.
Drawing from a decade of leading and studying teams, Fahd unveils the path to discovering the leader within each of us. This captivating keynote equips your audience with the essential tools to embrace their brilliance, amplify their ideas, and lead with confidence. Fahd will delve into the common pitfalls of leadership and team dynamics, guiding managers through the transformative six-levels of team development.
Prepare to unlock the true potential of your teams and witness the remarkable transformation of any group into a high-performing machine. This actionable and empowering talk will leave any audience reinvigorated and biased for action.
Audience will learn how to:
- Implement daily leadership practices
- Position themselves for management positions
- Inspire a culture self-leadership that rewards star performers
- Motivate team members and improved culture with great retention and productivity
- Become a more self-confident and disruptive team leader
- Empower employees to take ownership of projects
Crisis Leadership Expert | Former International Forensic Investigator
Peter Baines OAM is one of Australia’s most respected leadership speakers, drawing on more than two decades of experience leading teams in some of the world’s most challenging crisis environments.
During his 22-year career with the New South Wales Police, Peter led international forensic and disaster response teams following acts of terrorism and natural disasters. He was part of the leadership response to the 2002 Bali bombings and later led international teams deployed to Thailand after the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, coordinating the identification of victims from across the globe.
Witnessing the devastation left behind by the tsunami—particularly the number of children who had lost their families—Peter founded Hands Across the Water, a charity dedicated to supporting orphaned children in Thailand. Since its founding in 2005, the organization has raised over $30 million AUD, building homes, community facilities, and sustainable programs that support hundreds of children each year.
Following his policing career, Peter continued advising organizations on leadership and crisis response, working with groups including Interpol, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and government agencies internationally.
Today, Peter helps organizations strengthen leadership, resilience, and teamwork by sharing lessons learned from leading under extreme pressure. His powerful storytelling and practical insights help teams understand how leadership, trust, and purpose can shape performance even in the most difficult circumstances.
Virtual Fee: US$7,500*
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/peter-baines
Website: https://peterbaines.com.au/
"I can absolutely affirm that none of the dozens of international or local speakers I've seen present over the years has ever delivered such a powerful story of leadership, teamwork, humanity & hope. Your presentation deals with highly confronting challenges, far beyond anything we in the corporate world might consider to be a 'bad day at the office' - your honesty, integrity & humour were absolutely right on the money & you had the entire audience captivated. Let me assure you as you had to leave us immediately after your presentation, that throughout the rest of today (& I'm sure it will continue through tomorrow), everyone I've spoken with has said that your presentation has been the highlight of the conference for them." - Manpower Business Solutions
"I have been working with BHP Billiton now for 8 years. That two hours I spent with Peter Baines was the best two hours of my time with the company. I learnt more about leadership in our closed leaders session with Peter than I have the entire time I have been here and all the training programs I have participated in. He took it to a level I have never thought about before. Amazing." - BHP Billiton
Speaker Highlights
Why Peter is a Strong Fit for Mimecast
- Leadership lessons from real-world high-stakes environments. Peter shares insights from leading international teams during major global crises, offering a perspective on leadership, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure.
- Engaging storytelling that captivates audiences. His firsthand experiences responding to major disasters create powerful narratives that keep audiences engaged while delivering meaningful leadership lessons.
- Reinforces resilience and teamwork during times of change. Peter’s stories demonstrate how teams can remain focused, collaborative, and effective even in uncertain and challenging circumstances.
- Inspires purpose-driven leadership. Through his humanitarian work with Hands Across the Water, Peter illustrates how leadership rooted in purpose can inspire individuals and teams to make a lasting impact.
- Global perspective that resonates with distributed teams. Having worked with international organizations and teams across multiple countries, Peter brings insights that resonate with global audiences.
Recommended Keynotes:
LEADERSHIP MATTERS
The stories of inspiration, resilience and overcoming adversity.
How true leadership doesn’t come from a position or title but from actions and reactions.
Key takeaways include:
- Leadership without Authority
- Clarity of Purpose
- Building Strong Teams
- Growth through Adversity
- Results not Excuses
TOGETHER WE CAN
In Peter’s inspiring keynote Together We Can, he shares the lessons of leadership, legacy, and the extraordinary impact of collective action—drawn from two decades leading Hands Across the Water and his 1,400km Run to Remember across Thailand.
This keynote explores:
- The power of community in driving meaningful change
- Why purpose beats performance every time
- The importance of showing up—even when it’s hard
- Leadership that brings people with you
- Why we go further when we go together
Together We Can is a keynote that moves hearts and minds, reminding audiences that ordinary people, united by purpose, can do extraordinary things.
Workplace Engagement & Leadership Expert | Helping Teams Turn Ideas Into Action
Leanne Hughes is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who helps individuals, teams, and organizations create extraordinary outcomes through engagement, influence, and collaboration.
Often referred to as a “Thought Breeder,” Leanne specializes in cultivating innovative and pragmatic ideas that inspire people to think differently and act boldly. Her work focuses on helping leaders and teams break through traditional ways of working to build stronger cultures, improve collaboration, and drive meaningful results.
Leanne is the author of the best-selling book The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint and the host of the popular First Time Facilitator podcast, where she shares practical tools for improving leadership, facilitation, and team engagement. Her work has been featured in publications including CEO World and Smart Company.
Recognized as one of fewer than 50 members of the Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame, Leanne is a sought-after speaker for global organizations looking to create more engaged and high-performing teams.
Virtual Fee: US$5,000 - $7,500*
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/leanne-hughes
Website: https://www.leannehughes.com/
“Leanne has transformed our thinking, coming in with a completely fresh lens and demonstrated the possibilities. It has created a massive paradigm shift in our team. She comes with an infectious energy and is extremely personable. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to engagement and this is evident not only in conversations with her, but in the work she produces. We needed a spark, and you’ve set it on fire” - Karen Finn, Centre for Leadership Excellence, Queensland Health
Speaker Highlights
Why Leanne is a Strong Fit for Mimecast
- Expert in engaging teams and creating interactive cultures. Leanne helps organizations move beyond passive meetings to create environments where people actively contribute ideas and collaborate effectively.
- Highly relevant for global and distributed teams. Her work focuses on helping leaders build stronger engagement and connection across hybrid and remote workplaces.
- Encourages leadership at every level. Leanne’s frameworks help individuals step into influence and leadership regardless of title or role.
- Practical tools teams can immediately apply. Her talks provide actionable strategies for improving communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
- Energetic and engaging delivery style. Leanne’s interactive approach ensures audiences remain energized and involved, making her an excellent fit for a shorter keynote segment within an All Hands meeting.
Recommended Keynotes:
Influence Through Engagement: Leading Like Every Day Is A Workshop
Traditional leadership is failing in a world craving connection. Discover why the most influential leaders are throwing away their slides and treating every interaction like a workshop moment. Learn how facilitation skills have become the essential tools of modern leadership.
Perfect for:
• Leaders seeking higher team engagement
• Managers struggling with hybrid teams
• Organisations wanting more interactive cultures
• Business leaders ready to revolutionise their leadership approach.
Clarity Is Overrated: When Uncertainty Becomes Your Edge
In a world obsessed with certainty, five-year plans, and perfect information, what if our addiction to clarity is actually holding us back? Through provocative insights and practical frameworks, discover why waiting for perfect visibility is the new procrastination - and how successful leaders are making powerful moves in the fog of uncertainty.
Perfect for:
• Leaders paralysed by perfect planning
• Teams stuck waiting for "more information"
• Organisations seeking breakthrough innovation
• Founders and corporate leaders ready to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
Leadership & Company Culture Expert | Former CEO of a “Best Place to Work” Company
Chris Dyer is a globally recognized leadership speaker and former CEO who has built multiple award-winning companies known for their exceptional workplace cultures. Under his leadership, his organizations were repeatedly named among the Best Places to Work, and his work has been featured by Forbes, Inc., and NBC.
Chris is the bestselling author of The Power of Company Culture and Remote Work, and he helps organizations around the world build cultures where employees feel empowered, connected, and motivated to perform at their best.
Through engaging storytelling and practical leadership frameworks, Chris shares the lessons he learned while leading high-growth teams and transforming workplace culture. His talks help organizations strengthen trust, improve communication, and create environments where teams thrive—even during times of change.
Virtual Fee: US$7,500*
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/chris-dyer
Website: https://chrisdyer.com/
“Your content and delivery were both terrific! We consider anything over 4.5 best in class, and you clearly did a phenomenal job. Thank you!” - Donna Duncan, Brand Experiences Events Manager- Intuit
“The moment Chris Dyer took the stage at our Pinnacle Global Network gathering, the energy in the room was palpable. His presentation went beyond mere motivation; it was a masterclass in Mastering Tough Conversations, filled with innovative ideas and sage wisdom that resonated deeply with our members.” - Allison Maslan, CEO of Pinnacle Global Network
“Having Chris Dyer deliver keynotes to our worldwide leadership team not once, but twice, speaks volumes about his exceptional ability. Our leaders consistently rate him as the top speaker, greatly appreciating the actionable advice, compelling stories, and the refreshing candor that he brings to every session. Chris's impact on our team is both profound and enduring. He is also the epitome of professionalism and is incredibly easy to work with.” - Frank Yeager, President & CEO at Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products Inc
Speaker Highlights
Why Chris is a Strong Fit for Mimecast
- Expert on building high-performing workplace cultures. Chris helps organizations strengthen trust, collaboration, and engagement—key elements for maintaining strong engineering teams as they grow.
- Experienced leader who has built award-winning companies. As a former CEO of multiple “Best Places to Work” organizations, Chris brings practical insights from leading and scaling teams.
- Provides structured frameworks that resonate with technical audiences. His well-known culture frameworks offer clear, actionable ways for teams to strengthen communication, alignment, and performance.
- Addresses leadership and team dynamics during times of change. Chris’s insights help organizations navigate growth, restructuring, and evolving workplace expectations while keeping teams motivated and aligned.
- Engaging and practical delivery style. Chris combines real-world leadership stories with actionable ideas that teams can apply immediately.
Recommended Keynote
Thriving Through Relentless Change
Who Chooses this keynote?
Ideal for company wide audiences, all-hands, and mixed-role groups in organizations facing rapid change, fast growth, or disruption from AI and innovation that creates volatility for the business and for people at every level. Attendees get practical tools to stay focused, resilient, and connected.
Summary:
In this dynamic and energizing keynote, Chris takes audiences on a fast-moving tour of the Future of Work, beginning with why today’s pace of change can feel like an avalanche, and shares three proven pillars to help teams and leaders thrive in times of rapid transformation:
- Transparent Communication that builds clarity and trust
- Boundary-Honoring Collaboration that strengthens teamwork and respect
- The Seven Types of Rest that protect well-being and sustain energy
Attendees walk away with practical, actionable tools—like meeting hacks that free up time, smarter ways to manage email, and boundary-setting strategies that prevent burnout—while also strengthening relationships and fostering a culture of belonging.
Why This Resonates with Any Audience:
Every industry is facing unprecedented shifts, whether from technology, regulation, or shifting workforce expectations. Chris’s message equips professionals with the mindsets and methods to:
- Build resilience and adaptability during times of uncertainty
- Strengthen teamwork and communication across diverse groups
- Maintain energy and engagement in demanding environments
- Lead with empathy while driving innovation and progress
Blending deep research, memorable stories, and a healthy dose of humor, Chris delivers insights that keep audiences engaged in the moment, and motivated to implement lasting change long after the event.
Global Expert on Leadership and Culture, Forbes Global Coaches Council Member, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Shane Michael Hatton is a global leadership speaker, author, and executive coach who helps organizations build remarkable leaders and high-performing team cultures. Blending experience in business and psychology, Shane specializes in helping leaders communicate more effectively, strengthen collaboration, and create cultures where people can perform at their best.
Over the past decade, Shane has worked with organizations across industries to develop leadership capability and team culture through practical frameworks and engaging storytelling. His insights on leadership and culture have been featured in publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, CEO World, and Smart Company.
Shane is the author of Lead the Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter and the bestselling Let’s Talk Culture – The Conversations You Need to Create the Team You Want. Known for his ability to simplify complex ideas into clear and actionable insights, Shane helps leaders and teams develop the communication and collaboration skills needed to build thriving workplace cultures.
Virtual Fee: To be determined.
Gravity Profile: https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/shane-michael-hatton
Website: https://shanehattonspeaks.com/
“Shane's ability to engage, connect and create an energy in a virtual environment was so impressive. His research and insights, backed by with storytelling and humour was a simple and effective way to impact in the session. I have been hosting HR SEEN events for 2 years and Shane's session was an absolute standout for me. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.” - Jacqui Ryland, Client Solutions Manager
“I had the pleasure of working with Shane at the Public Sector Comms Leaders conference where I saw him speak. Not only is Shane exceptionally entertaining as a speaker, but he is also extremely informative. As someone who works with coaches and speakers on the day-to-day, I couldn't recommend Shane more. He was the highlight of the conference.” - Helen Turnbull, Production Manager
“The energy was electrifying in the room and every time that he comes he brings something new that you can take and that you can implement straight away. We’ve had a range of people reach out and ask ‘how can I get more from Shane’ and so we’ve implemented more programs that have sold out immediately. Shane is somebody who you can get more and more out of the more he understands your organisation.” - Dan Hillier, Head of Health and Partner Engagement
Speaker Highlights
Why Shane is a Strong Fit for Mimecast
- Expert in team culture and leadership communication. Shane’s work focuses on helping leaders create cultures where teams collaborate, communicate, and perform at a high level.
- Practical frameworks that resonate with technical audiences. His approach simplifies complex leadership concepts into actionable strategies teams can immediately apply.
- Encourages leadership at every level. Shane’s insights help individuals step into influence and ownership regardless of formal role or title.
- Highly engaging speaker. Known for blending storytelling with practical tools, Shane keeps audiences energized and focused even in shorter keynote formats.
- Global perspective with strong relevance to distributed teams. Having worked with organizations across multiple regions, Shane brings insights that resonate with international teams.
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1) From Team Member to People Leader: Nine Shifts to Nail Your Leadership Transition
The journey from being a team member to stepping into a leadership role is a significant transition, much like moving from passenger to pilot. This keynote addresses the challenges and skills required in this shift. Most professionals excel in their fields as subject matter experts, but leading a team demands a different set of skills. Research from Gallup suggests that only a fraction naturally possess high leadership talent, with a small additional percentage having the potential to excel with proper development. This program is designed to equip both new and seasoned leaders with the fundamental skills for successful leadership. It highlights the necessity of investment in leadership development, akin to the rigorous training of commercial pilots, and outlines nine key capability shifts essential for this transformation. It's a guide for those aspiring to lead effectively, ensuring they are prepared not just for the role, but also for future advancement and success in leadership.
Potential Audiences:
- Emerging leaders transitioning from team roles to leadership positions.
- HR professionals and trainers focusing on leadership development.
- Organisations aiming to strengthen their leadership pipeline.
- Senior leaders looking to mentor and develop their successors.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and understand the nine essential shifts from team member to effective leader.
- Develop practical skills for effective and impactful leadership.
- Learn strategies to drive engagement and cultivate a culture of successful leadership.
- Prepare for future leadership roles and contribute to organisational success.
Themes:
- Understanding the Leadership Transition: Key Challenges and Skills.
- The Nine Capability Shifts from Team Member to Leader.
- Practical Leadership Skills for New and Seasoned Leaders.
- Fostering Engagement and Building a Strong Leadership Pipeline.
- Preparing for Advanced Leadership Roles and Organisational Success.
2) Let’s Talk Culture: The Conversations You Need to Create The Team You Want
Culture is your unseen competitive advantage. It's the intangible quality that sets top-performing teams apart from the rest. But what role do your people leaders on the front-line play in building and shaping it? Backed by research of over 1,000 front line managers exploring their contribution to building and shaping culture through the lens of communication, Shane explores the essential role these leaders play in shaping a team culture by design. In “Let’s Talk Culture”, you'll finally get a practical and clear framework for creating a team culture by choice. You'll also learn how to use culture conversations as a tool to re-establish or strengthen trust post-COVID. By the end of this session, you'll walk away with five practical conversations to design your team's culture and elevate your role in shaping the future of your organisation. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to the game, this session will equip you with the tools you need to become a culture champion in your organisation.
Potential Audiences:
- HR professionals and people managers at all levels.
- Team leaders and frontline supervisors.
- Organisational development specialists.
- Anyone interested in team dynamics and culture building.
- Sporting professionals or association leaders
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the critical role of frontline leaders in shaping team culture.
- Learn a clear, actionable framework for creating a strong team culture.
- Identify key factors that contribute to or detract from a strong team culture.
- Master culture conversations to rebuild and strengthen trust, especially in a post-COVID context.
- Gain practical tools for designing a team culture that aligns with organisational goals.
Themes:
- The impact of leadership communication on team culture.
- Framework for creating and sustaining a positive team culture.
- Analysis of factors that build and undermine team culture.
- The role of trust in team dynamics, particularly post-COVID.
- Practical implementation of culture conversations for lasting change