If your organisation needs more than another corporate cheerleader, if you want someone who will provoke, challenge, and unlock something real, then Adam Pacifico is the speaker to call.
A former barrister and now a global leadership advisor, Adam combines razor-sharp thinking with human-first insight. He’s the host of The Leadership Enigma, a top-rated podcast that interviews the world’s boldest leaders, from fighter pilots and psychologists to FTSE 100 CEOs.
Now a PepTalk exclusive speaker, Adam speaks at events across the globe on trust, culture, decision-making, and what it truly means to lead with conviction.
Here are five standout episodes that capture the range and depth of Adam’s approach. They’re grounded, practical, and loaded with insight:
🎙️ 5 Must-Watch Leadership Enigma Episodes with Adam Pacifico
A Leader of Leaders | Errol Gardner
Errol Gardner is the Global Vice Chair (Consulting) for Ernst & Young. He leads a consulting practice of over 125,000 people across 154 countries, while EY globally employs more than 400,000. Adam and Errol discuss what it means to be a “leader of leaders,” how to scale human-centred leadership, and the importance of local relevance. Errol travels 60% of the year to stay close to teams and culture, casting a leadership shadow that extends far beyond direct reports.
The Dean of Dumbassery | Garry Ridge
In this energising episode, Garry Ridge, former Chairman & CEO of WD-40 (yes, the blue and yellow can with the red top), returns to The Leadership Enigma. Flying in from the West Coast to London just for this interview, Garry shares his practical wisdom on leadership, emotional intelligence, and how to build a culture of learning and care.
AI vs Human | Greg Orme
Award-winning author Greg Orme challenges fear-based AI narratives and explains why competing with AI is a losing game. Drawing on insights from his book The Human Edge, Greg makes the case for leaders to amplify uniquely human skills like creativity, curiosity, and empathy in order to stay relevant in an increasingly automated world.
To Infinity & Beyond | Kelly Latimer
Kelly Latimer is no ordinary pilot. A former NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Boeing test pilot, and a combat veteran, Kelly shares stories from some of the highest-risk environments on Earth and beyond. As Virgin Galactic’s first female test pilot after the 2014 crash, she helped redefine safety, trust, and leadership under extreme pressure. This episode is a deep dive into what it means to lead when every decision counts.
Actually Doing Business Better | Atif Sheikh & Darren Ashby
This high-energy episode tackles how to align Purpose, Strategy, and Culture into a unified business “Blueprint.” Atif and Darren challenge the typical corporate cascade model and argue for more authentic, collective leadership. Expect bold questions like: What does it mean to be a role model? How do you create conversations that matter? And how do you turn values into action?
What Adam Pacifico Brings to the Stage
- Real insight, from his Swiss-Army knife of datapoints
- A mix of storytelling, psychology, and strategic frameworks
- Experience working with leaders at Amazon, Google, and Red Bull
- The credibility of someone who’s advised in boardrooms and courtrooms alike
- Available for keynotes, fireside chats, podcasts, panel discussions, event hosting and moderation
To book Adam, email us at booknow@getapeptalk.com or send us a message via the chat. You can also call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US). Remember, it’s always a good time to get a PepTalk!
