Adam Pacifico is a leadership expert, qualified barrister, partner at Heidrick & Struggles, former police officer, author, and host of the award-winning podcast "The Leadership Enigma". A recognised thought-leader, Adam’s aim is to make leadership personal, impactful, and future-ready. Adam is also the co-author of The Leader’s Secret Code, which was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year. He is a regular columnist for CEO World, too.
Ranked No.1 in the UK for leadership podcasts by FeedSpot, listened to in 97 countries, and downloaded 2.5 million times annually, The Leadership Enigma explores navigating uncertainty, unlocking potential, and leading with purpose. Filmed virtually from Adam's personal studio, the show now has over 200 interviews from sports stars, psychologists, global disrupters, leading academics, and more.
As a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, Adam partners with C-suite teams across the globe to solve complex challenges and accelerate transformation. He has designed and delivered leadership-focused experiential learning to over 100,000 people across various sectors including Google, Nike, Tottenham Hotspur FC, International Criminal Court, and Red Bull.
Through his work, Adam bridges the gap between legal precision and practical leadership by translating complex behavioural insights into actionable strategies. His unique background enables organisations to develop leaders who make better decisions under pressure, navigate ethical challenges, and build more resilient teams; essential skills in today's volatile business environment.
Audiences leave Adam's presentations with practical tools to enhance their decision-making processes, techniques to communicate with greater influence across diverse stakeholders, and frameworks to build psychological safety within their teams. His experiential approach ensures concepts are immediately applicable.
Book Adam for a rare combination of intellectual rigour and practical wisdom that transforms how leaders think, communicate, and perform under pressure.
How can I book Adam Pacifico for my next event?
Email adam.pacifico@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Adam Pacifico available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Adam Pacifico's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Adam directly.
What topics does Adam Pacifico specialise in?
Adam Pacifico specialises in discussing human-centred leadership, decision-making strategies, psychological safety and more.
What is Adam Pacifico's speaking style like?
Adam’s delivery is engaging, relatable, and inspiring. He connects deeply with audiences, translating leadership theory into practical, actionable steps, and leaves participants motivated with memorable insights and a collaborative spirit.
Does Adam Pacifico offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Adam Pacifico offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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