Elias Kanaris
Transform challenges into opportunities with Elias Kanaris, speaker specializing in resilience, leadership and trust. Elias works with organizations to build high-performing teams and navigate adversity, delivering insights as former President of the Global Speakers Federation.
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As the CEO of the Insight and Strategy Group and former President of the Global Speakers Federation, Elias has over 25 years of experience in corporate and non-profit sectors. He empowers organizations to navigate adversity, protect their brand, and retain top talent.
Elias' insights are drawn from his unique experiences, including being stranded in Newfoundland during 9/11, which he uses to teach resilience and trust.
His engaging keynotes are tailored for diverse industries, offering actionable strategies to build high-performing teams.
Book Elias Kanaris to inspire your team and transform challenges into opportunities.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Elias Kanaris was a passenger on one of the 38 planes diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. In his keynote, he shares his personal experiences from that day, highlighting themes of resilience and community. Now, Elias reflects on the profound impact of those events 20 years later. Attendees will learn about the power of human connection in times of crisis and the importance of resilience in overcoming adversity.
In his keynote, Elias Kanaris emphasizes the importance of building trust, whether in a multinational organization or at home. Drawing from his experience as a senior consultant managing top clients, he shares insights from Captain Mike Ballard's leadership during the UA929 incident, where trust was crucial for the stranded passengers. Attendees will learn the five pillars of T.R.U.S.T. and how to create a supportive environment during adversity, enabling them to apply these principles in both personal and professional settings.
Elias Kanaris, a leader with experience in a $6.5 billion industry and cross-cultural teams across 18 countries, emphasizes that effective leadership is crucial for organizational success. During his time with a major brand in New Zealand, he identified significant gaps between perception and reality but was advised to suppress his leadership instincts. In this keynote, attendees will explore the dynamics within their leadership teams, reflect on their own influence, and learn how to address dysfunction to protect their organizational achievements.
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