Diana Wu David has lectured everywhere from Columbia Business School to the World Bank to Google. She speaks on human potential in an AI-powered, web3 world, building anti-fragile organizations and how boards and senior leaders can be good stewards of the organization. Her very human TEDx talk about creating a meaningful work and life is here.
Known for her engaging and insightful talks, Diana’s audiences learn how to scan for signals of change, create their own place in the future and leave the room feeling empowered to take action and make an impact.
Below are sample topics; please feel free to contact us if you'd like to schedule a talk or discuss a customized presentation.
Speaking Topics
The Potential of Humans in an AI Powered World
In an age of AI, what role does human compassion, empathy and teamwork play? Diana shares stories of ways that people are trying to harness AI and emerging technologies to augment human potential and the potential pitfalls of AI to weaponize human behavior and amplify our worst flaws.
The Antifragile Organization
Nasim Taleb calls people and companies who grow stronger from disruption “antifragile”. How do some companies spot and take advantage of trends on the horizon while others pedal furiously just to keep up? By adopting agile mindsets and practices to success and thrive in a VUCA or BITE world. Hear about the companies who are taking advantage of the worlds biggest trends to harness the passion of their people and outwit and outperform their competitors.
How Megatrends
Resource constraints, economic interconnectedness, the rise of stakeholders, data and AI and demographics are all mega trends affecting the way boards, CEO and senior leaders govern. What are the future headwinds that you need to know, how do you prioritize them and how do you take these beyond high level strategy? We'll talk about anticipating macro drivers that impact society, customers, employees and businesses and spotting and taking advantage of world trends to outwit and outperform!
Testimonials
"Diana Wu David is an outstanding speaker who engages and captivates her audience with her professionalism and extensive knowledge. With a focus on corporate sustainability through people sustainability, Diana sheds light on the importance of employee benefits and their impact on company growth and success. She translates complex concepts into practical steps, leaving the audience equipped with actionable takeaways."
Ambra Debernardi - Director of Multinational Business and Broker Development, AIA Group Corporate Solutions
"Thank you so much for joining us, I’ve received so much great feedback on your Future Proofing Your Career talk. The fact that you could hear a pin drop said it all!"
Niamh Targett | Head of Coverage - Fund Finance Asia
“I have a glowing review for Diana. She recently visited Expedia’s Hong Kong office to speak about the importance of resilience in the future of work. Her presentation was super-charged, insightful and entertaining, delivered with wit, humor and passion. The audience was actively engaged from start to finish, with several people bringing up points Diana had made in the weeks following her visit – the mark of a gifted speaker! I highly recommend Diana for speaking opportunities, you won’t be disappointed.”
Nelson Allen, Hotels.com APAC
“We invited Diana to speak on corporate innovation at our last round table with Chief Innovation Officers and senior business leaders and the feedback was fantastic! She set up a great framework for the group to debate how to create meaningful change. She’s a great facilitator, presenter and host and I was personally very impressed with the outcome of the session.”
Natasha O'Brien, Randstad
“Diana spoke at a KPMG event on reinventing work and the expectations of 5 or more generations in a time of rapid change. What made the morning special was not just the sharing of her knowledge and experience, but her lovely enveloping manner which drew out thoughts and opinions from those present – even the shy ones.”
Dawn Westerhout, Head of Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific at KPMG
“Our strategic objectives include Future Proof our Organization. Given rapid changes in technology, and global commercial trends such as blockchain and artificial Intelligence along with the move toward a mobile-device Internet, there is a need to identify potential risks and disruptors, anticipate changes in customer behavior, and be ready to manage the rapid fire change in a thoughtful way. Diana to spoke at our 2019 sales and marketing conference in Changsha China. She spoke to this subject with a unique reference on Future Proofing ourselves, in an age of technological acceleration and data overload. It was filled with insightful references and real life examples from which to seek inspiration. She is a most delightful and engaging speaker who manages to connect with her audience and take you on a wonderful journey of discovery. Well done! I cannot wait for an opportunity to work with her again!”
Sandy Russell, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Wharf Hotels
“Diana has been a keynote speaker and supporter for several of our professional B2B focused events. She is a true visionary and thought leader whose progressive insights concerning the future of learning and work have brought tremendous value to the greater learning innovation community throughout Asia. I look forward to continued collaborative efforts with Diana as she helps weave together the narrative of skills and relevancy as we progress through our careers.”
Mike Michalec, Managing Director at EdTech Asia Limited