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Claude Silver - Speaker

Claude Silver | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Claude Silver | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Emotional Intelligence
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Effective Leadership

Claude Silver

Transform your workplace culture and build genuine human connections with Claude Silver, speaker, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX.
Emotional Intelligence
Growth Mindset
Effective Leadership
Claude Silver
Transform your workplace culture and build genuine human connections with Claude Silver, speaker, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX.
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Claude delivered a high-energy presentation that really brought our theme of empathetic leadership in action to life. Along with valuable insight, you provided my leadership team with actionable takeaways and grounded the room in the need for heart and humanity in the workplace... Claude is an amazing force and a much-needed voice in the conversations that are going on about corporate culture and Leadership today. | | Carter Myers Automotive |
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About Claude Silver

World's first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX
Award-winning brand and advertising executive
Creator of "Emotional Optimism" leadership philosophy
Claude Silver is the world’s first Chief Heart Officer, a pioneering role she helped shape at VaynerX to foster a culture of empathy, belonging and emotional intelligence across a global workforce.

With over two decades of experience in advertising and brand strategy, she is now recognised for redefining the future of leadership by placing people at the heart of organisational success.

Claude’s career spans senior roles at major agencies including JWT London and Publicis, where she worked with Fortune 50 brands. But it was her deep interest in human behaviour, team dynamics and emotional wellbeing that drove her to reimagine how businesses can grow through human connection.

At VaynerMedia, she helped guide the company’s expansion from 400 to 2,000 employees worldwide, while shaping a workplace culture centred on trust and emotional awareness.

Her leadership philosophy is rooted in the idea of emotional optimism — the belief that acknowledging and working through complex feelings enables teams and individuals to thrive.

Drawing on her training in transpersonal and positive psychology, as well as her background as an Outward Bound instructor and business owner, Claude supports people to find clarity, purpose and confidence in both their personal and professional journeys.

She has received accolades such as Adweek’s Changing the Game Award and Campaign US’s Female Frontier Award, and her insights have been featured in leading publications including the New York Times, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.

Claude’s work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders to prioritise authenticity, empathy and courage — helping organisations not only perform better, but feel better from the inside out.

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What topics does Claude Silver specialise in?  

Claude Silver specialises in talking about empathy, emotional intelligence, leadership development and more.

What is Claude Silver's speaking style like?  

Claude energises audiences with her authentic and insightful presentations, fostering a culture of empathy and engagement. Her impactful delivery inspires leaders to prioritise heart and humanity in the workplace. AI summary based on real event feedback.

Does Claude Silver offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Claude Silver offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Claude Silver?

Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer, transforms organisations through her pioneering "emotional optimism" approach that has helped expand VaynerX globally and earned industry recognition. Book Claude to revolutionize your leadership culture and unlock your team's full potential by creating an environment where people feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued.
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Claude delivered a high-energy presentation that really brought our theme of empathetic leadership in action to life. Along with valuable insight, you provided my leadership team with actionable takeaways and grounded the room in the need for heart and humanity in the workplace... Claude is an amazing force and a much-needed voice in the conversations that are going on about corporate culture and Leadership today. | | Carter Myers Automotive |
Claude was a huge hit. The team loved her wisdom, authenticity, and candor. We were the lucky ones. | | The Ad Council |
Claude's contribution to the learning was meaningful and the Flag Officers greatly appreciated her energy and engagement. We continued the conversation afterwards and throughout the week. Several of the participants highlighted specific takeaways from the talk that were relevant for our senior leaders' role in shaping culture. Claude's insights have provided helpful framing and inspiration as we continue to pursue a culture of learning and growth in the US Navy. | | US Navy |
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Claude delivered a high-energy presentation that really brought our theme of empathetic leadership in action to life. Along with valuable insight, you provided my leadership team with actionable takeaways and grounded the room in the need for heart and humanity in the workplace... Claude is an amazing force and a much-needed voice in the conversations that are going on about corporate culture and Leadership today. | | Carter Myers Automotive |
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Claude delivered a high-energy presentation that really brought our theme of empathetic leadership in action to life. Along with valuable insight, you provided my leadership team with actionable takeaways and grounded the room in the need for heart and humanity in the workplace... Claude is an amazing force and a much-needed voice in the conversations that are going on about corporate culture and Leadership today. | | Carter Myers Automotive |

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