Ed Jordan

With the pace of technology, the desire for flexibility and the search for meaning shaping the new world of work, there is a need for a new kind of leader and that leader is you! Are leaders born, or made? In this talk Ed explains how all of us have a DLG, or Dormant Leadership Gene, just waiting to be unlocked.

Never before has there been more of a need for inspiration, motivation and resilience. In this highly- actionable keynote, global speaker Ed Jordan shares his journey from Music, TV and the Performing Arts into the world of High Net Worth Banking. This talk will help individuals and teams navigate the new world of work as they learn to integrate body, mind and soul with their purpose and walk into the future winning!

Key take outs:

• Most leaders are made, and not born and that all of us have a leadership gene just waiting to be unlocked.
• How visualisation is a powerful technique when combined with the mantra: Breathe, Believe and be Brave
• How to take ownership of your leadership journey so you can walk into the future winning!

Ed spent 20 years in front of a camera and behind a microphone in South Africa presenting TV shows like Deal or No Deal, Fast Forward, Super Saturday, The Wedding Show and Popstars as well as on Radio, presenting Kaya FM’s Breakfast Show.

He has a wealth of experience to share in this online interactive presentation that will equip your teams with what they need to present their professional best selves while working remotely.

Audience members will leave with:

• Their own personal on screen set up
• The tools to show up as their best selves on screen
• Rules of engagement to operate successfully and professionally in a virtual word

When a business aligns its actions with a meaningful purpose, it not only achieves financial success but also makes a positive impact on society and the world at large. In an increasingly conscious and values-driven marketplace, having a mission and purpose isn’t just a choice; it’s a strategic imperative that differentiates and elevates a business in the eyes of its stakeholders. The power of an organisation’s purpose is magnified when the individual aligns their personal purpose to that of the organisation.

This is a four hour interactive workshop with a 25 minute break. The first half of the session unpacks the organisation’s values, story and purpose. By the end of this first session, each delegate will be able to clearly articulate what the company stands for and where it is going.

The second half, Ed gives the individual a chance to reflect on their own values and personal purpose. The delegates are guided through the “Life Timeline”, “Wheel of Life” and “Ikigai” exercises, with the goal of each individual being able to write and clearly articulate their own personal purpose.

Ed closes the session by looking at the individual’s personal purpose and how it aligns with that of the organisation.

Audience members will leave with:

• A clear understanding of their organisation’s purpose
• Their own personal purpose statement
• Clarity as to how their personal purpose aligns with that of the organisation

Ed takes you on a musical journey with stories and songs spanning over 25 years. A soundtrack for the most incredible adventure, from singing for Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a young boy, recording and selling hundreds of thousands of albums in South Africa, composing the music for the Spud films starring John Cleese, and performing at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service.

This talk works best during a formal dinner, with a few stories and songs between each course.

Ed has been hosting memorable events as a professional emcee for more than three decades. He brings an unmatched and consistent energy to the stage and will ensure that your function runs seamlessly, your audience feels included and uplifted, and your event is unforgettable! A master Emcee specialising in bringing positive energy into a room and keeping it there. His clients have included Aon, Microsoft, Coca Cola, Hogan Lovells, Deutshe Bank, YPO and Chevrolet and Investec.

Ed has facilitated team sessions and discussions with Steve Wozniak, Biz Stone and President Nicolas Sarkozy. He is skilled at guiding and steering a discussion in an inclusive manner while holding the energy of a space to ensure safety and respect.