Leslie Ellis

Change often fails not because people resist it — but because leaders aren't aligned. This talk introduces the Layered Alignment Method and helps leaders reset how they engage teams through uncertainty.

Why do so many companies fail in the face of disruption — even when the warning signs are obvious? This keynote introduces the concept of Titanic Syndrome, a corporate condition where excessive attachment to past success, arrogance, or cultural rigidity leads organizations to ignore the icebergs ahead. Using real-world examples, Leslie explores how organizations can recognize the early signs, break free from inertia, and build reinvention capacity before it’s too late.

Today’s most effective leaders aren’t just strategic — they’re reinventable. This keynote explores how reinvention capacity becomes a survival skill in modern leadership and how to build it inside your organization.