Keynote Speaking

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“If you’re looking for a speaker who can move hearts, shift mindsets, and spark real action, Sal Naseem is someone we wholeheartedly recommend.” Paul Modley, AMS.

Keynote Speaking

Sal offers a range of keynote options that are connected to the theme of following your True North, through embracing your values and developing the moral courage to make change.

Sal uses storytelling from his remarkable career of national changemaking in the UK in policing and public life. This, alongside practical tools to take away, so that everyone can start their journey to change and understand the destination of their own True North

1. The Hope of Morally Courageous Leadership

In uncertain times, hope isn’t naïve; it’s a leadership discipline. This keynote explores how moral courage is the overlooked competency that enables leaders to act with integrity, inspire trust, and create lasting impact. Drawing on real-world experience, Sal shows how morally courageous leadership can transform organisations and lives, both professionally and personally.

2. Leading Through the Storm

We are living in an era of constant volatility, pressure, and disruption. How do leaders stay steady when everything around them feels uncertain? In this compelling talk, Sal explores what “the storm” really is, how it shows up in organisations, and the practical tools leaders need to navigate complexity, maintain clarity, and lead others with confidence through turbulent times.

3. Holding on to Your True North

Do you know your True North? Those core values that shape and define you? In this keynote, Sal explores how you hold onto these values in your leadership, in a world which is feeling increasingly morally compromised. This keynote reimagines the role of values-based leadership in today’s challenging world.

4. Male Allyship and the Role of Empathy

Change begins with understanding and action. Drawing on his experience addressing institutional misogyny in policing and the fire service, Sal explores the critical role of empathy in driving meaningful cultural change. This keynote explains the why behind allyship and offers a way for men who want to move beyond intention and become effective, credible allies to women in the workplace

5. Stepping Into Your Voice

From stammering, to stand-up to speaking to the world’s media and finally to the speaker’s stage. Sal takes the audience on a journey of how he stepped into his voice. This keynote provides practical takeaways for the audience on discovering what they want to say, how to say it, and finding their own agency to do this.

6. Recognising Anti-Muslim Hatred.

Anti-Muslim hatred remains one of the most misunderstood and under-addressed forms of discrimination in society and the workplace. This powerful keynote explores what Anti-Muslim hatred looks like today, informed by the latest research and lived experience. Through storytelling and insight, Sal helps audiences recognise subtle and overt behaviours, understand their impact, and identify meaningful ways forward for individuals and organisations.

7. Leading, Building, Becoming

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a journey. Leveraging his experience as an award-winning leader, Sal unpacks what it truly takes to build a movement, develop others, and grow into the full outline of your leadership role. This talk challenges leaders to think differently about influence, responsibility, and who they are becoming along the way

What people are saying

“Sal is a superb public speaker. His presentations are intelligent, thoughtful, and highly engaging. He is able to explain tricky concepts relating to race, ethnicity, religion, and discrimination with great clarity. Sal’s expertise and attributes inspire others. He comes highly recommended.”

Julian Hargreaves, City of St George’s- University of London

“If you’re looking for a speaker who can move hearts, shift mindsets, and spark real action, Sal Naseem is someone we wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you, Sal, for inspiring us to lead with courage and compassion, and for reminding us that change starts with each of us, every day.”

Paul Modley, AMS

“Sal did a lecture for my policing and criminology students, and it was incredible. Students were captivated throughout, and Sal is a naturally gifted speaker.”

Tom Andrews, Derby University

“Sal Naseem is a truly outstanding and thought-provoking speaker and chair. His insights and storytelling captivate individuals, leaving civil servants across the UK motivated to take action.”

Kiren (Kaur) Kitaria, Dods D&I

“Sal was brilliant to work with in the run up to the event, but more so, his talk was excellent. He spoke with such passion and sincerity about his experiences and left colleagues in the room with a lasting impression. He was able to keep everyone hanging off his every word, whilst talking about topics which are highly emotive and powerful.”

Alex Johl, University of Birmingham

“Sal’s inputs have been insightful, thought-provoking, and instrumental in shaping our discussions and strategies. He approaches the topic with a genuine passion and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that male allyship presents in the context of gender equality.”

Maria Stanley, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office

“Having previously had the pleasure of observing keynote inputs provided by Sal, and now having had the privilege of working with him for our recent Culture in Public Service Conference, I can confidently assert that I not only recommend working with Sal on matters relating to leadership, inclusivity, and culture, but I’d highly encourage it if you get the chance.”

Hannah Coombs, University of South Wales

“Sal is an empathetic, intelligent, and charismatic public speaker. He carefully balances storytelling with his own lived experiences, insights, learning points, and structure, which captivates his audience. He first spoke for us at the Maximising Potential Conference, which received so much positive feedback, we just HAD to have him back at the Senior Leadership Conference too!”

Jas Davey, College of Policing

“Sal’s inputs have been insightful, thought-provoking, and instrumental in shaping our discussions and strategies. He approaches the topic with a genuine passion and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that male allyship presents in the context of gender equality.”

Maria Stanley, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office

“Having previously had the pleasure of observing keynote inputs provided by Sal, and now having had the privilege of working with him for our recent Culture in Public Service Conference, I can confidently assert that I not only recommend working with Sal on matters relating to leadership, inclusivity, and culture, but I’d highly encourage it if you get the chance.”

Hannah Coombs, University of South Wales

“Sal is an empathetic, intelligent, and charismatic public speaker. He carefully balances storytelling with his own lived experiences, insights, learning points, and structure, which captivates his audience. He first spoke for us at the Maximising Potential Conference, which received so much positive feedback, we just HAD to have him back at the Senior Leadership Conference too!”

Keynote Speaking

“If you’re looking for a speaker who can move hearts, shift mindsets, and spark real action, Sal Naseem is someone we wholeheartedly recommend.” Paul Modley, AMS.

Keynote Speaking

1. The Hope of Morally Courageous Leadership

2. Leading Through the Storm

3. Holding on to Your True North

4. Male Allyship and the Role of Empathy

5. Stepping Into Your Voice

6. Recognising Anti-Muslim Hatred.

7. Leading, Building, Becoming

What people are saying

Julian Hargreaves, City of St George’s- University of London

Paul Modley, AMS

Tom Andrews, Derby University

Kiren (Kaur) Kitaria, Dods D&I

Alex Johl, University of Birmingham

Maria Stanley, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office

Hannah Coombs, University of South Wales

Jas Davey, College of Policing

Maria Stanley, Foreign Commonwealth Development Office

Hannah Coombs, University of South Wales

Jas Davey, College of Policing

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