Engagements

Work with Shama.

I work with organizations in four ways — each one designed to help your team spot opportunities, make sharper decisions, and move before your competitors do.

Whether it's a keynote or a workshop, each engagement is shaped around the audience and the organization's goals: practical frameworks for Applied AI, growth, and customer experience.

Shama Hyder on the keynote stage

Inspire action, not just applause.

Shama has delivered more than 500 keynotes across 26 countries. Her programs help leaders act on Applied AI, Strategic Urgency, customer loyalty, and growth.

Every topic is tailored to the audience, industry, event goals, and decisions leaders need to make next. Explore Shama's keynote topics and formats.

Shama Hyder speaking at NASA
Shama Hyder speaking in Australia
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Signature Keynotes
01

AI in Action: Practical Tools You Can Use Monday Morning for Real ROI

The practical playbook for leaders who are done dabbling. Built on the 3-P Model (People, Process, Personalization) with a 90-day roadmap to real ROI.

Best for

Annual kickoffs, leadership summits, conferences where attendees need to leave with an executable plan.

02

Six Signals: How to See First, Decide Fast, and Act on What Matters

A practical framework for recognizing the shifts that matter and acting while the growth window is still open.

Best for

Leadership, growth, innovation, strategy, and transformation audiences.

03

The New Rules of Influence: How to Become Undeniable in the Age of AI

How leaders and teams build durable trust, visibility, and authority when AI makes competence easier to copy.

Best for

Sales, leadership, professional services, brand, and visibility programs.

04

The Customer Has Already Changed: How to Win When AI Resets Expectations

How AI is changing customer expectations and what business leaders can do next.

Best for

Customer experience, marketing, sales, retail, service, and industry conferences.

Format45–60 minutes. Virtual and hybrid options available.

Related Keynote Topics

Shama was THE BEST Closing Speaker. We heard nothing but fantastic things from attendees.

Ann Dieleman
PIMA Executive Director

Her commitment to our event, streamlining her presentation to ensure it was appropriate for our audience — we couldn't have asked for more.

Carol Ann Seney
Director of Events, U.S. + Canada
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Stop dabbling. Get Rewired.

This isn't a lecture. It's a hands-on workshop built around your team's real workflows, with guided implementation and practical guardrails.

Based on the Rewired workshop series in Miami, this session is designed for teams that are done talking about AI and ready to implement it.

Format

Half-day or full-day. In-person. Max 20 participants.

Workshop focus

Guided work on practical AI workflows using participants’ actual processes and priorities.

Perfect for

Keynote add-on for leadership teams, executive offsites, or companies ready to go from AI curiosity to AI implementation in a single day.

Shama Hyder at the whiteboard during Rewired workshop
Inquire About a Workshop

For leadership teams navigating fast-moving markets.

I serve as a GTM advisor to select private equity and venture capital funds, helping portfolio companies identify growth opportunities and move on them with precision.

Advisory engagements are selective and typically focus on Applied AI implementation, go-to-market strategy, and customer experience as a growth lever.

This is not a retainer-based consulting practice. It's a strategic relationship for organizations at a critical growth moment who need an operator's perspective, not another strategy deck.
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Focused work with your leadership team.

For organizations that need focused strategic guidance on Applied AI, customer experience, or growth strategy without a full keynote event.

Ideal for board meetings, leadership retreats, or executive offsites where your team needs clarity on where to focus and how to move.

FormatIn-person or virtual. Scope shaped around your leadership team.
Shama Hyder with audience
Shama Hyder on stage at Health & Fitness Association with Zenoti
Four Reasons Leaders Bring Shama Back Again and Again

Four reasons teams book back.

Operator experience.

I built and led Zen Media for 17 years before selling the company. That operating experience informs my work on Applied AI, growth strategy, and customer experience.

Current perspective.

Named to the 2026 TIME100 Creators list in the Leaders category. Professor at Link School of Business.

Keynote experience.

I have delivered keynotes for EMAAR and SEMA on topics including Applied AI, customer loyalty, and Strategic Urgency.

Tailored to the audience.

Each engagement is adapted to the audience, industry, and specific challenge described in the event brief.

Advisory Experience
Microsoft
Adobe
Salesforce
JPMorgan Chase
Let's Talk

Let's talk about your event.

Tell me about your audience, your goals, and the challenge your organization is facing. I'll tell you which format fits — and exactly what your team will walk away with.

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FAQ

Working With Shama

What are the main ways to work with Shama?

Organizations book Shama for keynotes, Rewired AI workshops, executive briefings, and strategic advisory.

Which format is best for a conference?

For large conferences, a 45- or 60-minute keynote is usually best. For leadership teams that need implementation, a Rewired workshop or executive briefing can be paired with the keynote.

Can Shama tailor content to our industry?

Yes. Each engagement includes discovery so the examples, strategic context, and takeaways match the audience and business priorities.