Navid Nazemian is an internationally recognised executive transition coach and the author of 'Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide', an Amazon No. 1 bestseller and Gold Medal winner at the Global Book Awards. Having coached senior leaders across large global companies, Navid brings real-world credibility to every keynote. Organisations invite him to speak because he doesn’t just motivate, he equips leaders with practical frameworks drawn from decades in HR leadership, executive coaching and board advisory roles. His engaging style, grounded in experience with firms such as Vodafone, Roche and Churchill Leadership Group Inc., inspires audiences to lead with confidence through change and growth.
Navid’s early career as a university lecturer in Business Studies, Commercial Law and International Management shaped his ability to translate complex ideas into clear, motivating insights. Educated at Harvard Law School and the University of Cape Town, he developed a global perspective that informs his most in-demand keynote topics: Executive Transitions, Maximising Leadership Impact and Building High-Performing Teams. From guiding leaders through their first 120 days in the C-suite to helping high-potential talent step into broader roles, Navid blends academic rigour with personal stories and practical tools that energise corporate audiences and drive lasting behavioural change.
His achievements reinforce his authority as a motivational speaker who delivers both inspiration and practical impact. Navid has been ranked the No. 1 Coach by CEO Today, named among the 100 Most Iconic Global Coaching Leaders by ET Now & CHRO Asia, and honoured as Global Coach of the Year. He has received the Outstanding Leadership Award from Education 2.0, been recognised as HR Magazine’s Most Influential Practitioner and received the Global Best Practice Award for Developing HR Talent in a Matrix Organisation. Together, these honours reflect not only his expertise in leadership and organisational transformation, but also his ability to inspire audiences with credible insights, real-world examples and motivating strategies that leaders can apply immediately.
Today, as Founder and CEO of Navid Nazemian Executive Coaching FZCO and an advisor to boards and leadership communities, Navid continues to inspire organisations to unlock potential, strengthen leadership presence and build resilient teams. His blend of executive insight, teaching experience and award-winning thought leadership is why companies trust him as a motivational speaker for industry and corporate events. To inspire your leaders and empower lasting performance, book Navid Nazemian through The Motivational Speakers Agency.
