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Unlocking humanity for competitive businesses:
How To Out-Behave The Competition
In this impactful session, Philippa J. White, international bestselling author of Return on Humanity, shares lessons from her journey and her uncle—Nelson Mandela’s doctor during apartheid. His story of empathy and courage, paired with Philippa’s insights, reveals how leaders can unlock human potential to create competitive, purpose-driven businesses. Learn to stand apart by fostering connection, transcending privilege, and out-behaving the competition.
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The power of purpose:
How Shared Purpose is a Competitive Advantage
Imagine a $40,000 wooden trimaran outpacing million-dollar yachts in one of Brazil’s toughest regattas. This is the remarkable story of Ave Rara, led by Guga Peixoto, whose leadership turned shifting crews into a winning team. International bestselling author Philippa J. White explores this inspiring legacy, revealing how shared purpose, supported by research and business insights, drives high-performing teams and resilient organisations in a complex world.
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Unlocking innovation:
The Power of Diverse Thinking
In this transformative session, Philippa J. White reveals how true innovation emerges when we challenge assumptions, step out of comfort zones, and embrace diverse perspectives. Drawing on vivid stories, including a groundbreaking project in Malawi with the country’s President, Philippa demonstrates how diversity of thought unlocks untapped potential. Leave inspired to reimagine leadership, collaboration, and innovation to tackle pressing challenges in business and beyond.
“An extraordinary gift for storytelling”
Dr Amanda Potter
CEO, ZIRCON
“Unforgettable global
stories”
Elliot Moss
Partner & Chief Brand Officer, Mishcon de Reya
“An inspiration”
Fernanda Angeiras
AmCham Brazil
Why Book Philippa
Philippa White doesn’t just inspire—she delivers practical solutions to the pressing challenges that organisations face today. If your company is struggling with disengagement, resistance to change, or a lack of innovation, Philippa is the expert you need. She provides clarity, strategy and actionable tools to transform these issues into opportunities. She helps unlock the power of humanity as a competitive edge, builds shared purpose as a strategic advantage and uses diverse thinking to fuel innovation.
Her approach goes beyond motivation. She equips leaders with the tools to foster deeper connections, build cohesive teams, and create human-centred cultures that not only attract talent but also unlock their full potential.
Philippa’s talks are not just presentations – they are transformational experiences. They take audiences on emotional journeys that touch hearts, shift mindsets and inspire genuine change. Attendees leave with renewed curiosity, a greater sense of purpose, and the tools to lead with more impact and innovation.
With her unparalleled ability to connect with diverse audiences and her deep expertise in leadership evolution, Philippa will leave your audience inspired, energised and ready to create lasting change.
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“Today, we’re joined by someone who truly embodies the power of leading with purpose and humanity. Philippa White is the visionary Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership, an international bestselling author, and a global authority on human-centered leadership. With over two decades of experience transforming leaders and teams, Philippa has helped some of the world’s biggest companies harness the competitive power of connection, purpose, and innovation. From her beginnings in South Africa, to Canada, to her work across continents, Philippa’s journey has shaped a unique approach that moves beyond inspiration to offer real solutions for today’s toughest corporate challenges—disengagement, resistance to change, and the quest for innovation. She’ll take us on an emotional journey, sharing insights from her international bestseller Return on Humanity and years of work that prove business success can drive positive global change. Get ready to be inspired, energized, and equipped to lead with impact. Please join me in welcoming Philippa White!”
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Philippa White is a bestselling author, social innovator, and the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership. For over 20 years she has been dedicated to unlocking the potential of corporate leaders and their companies by igniting the power of a people-first approach to business.
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Philippa White is passionate about unlocking a return on humanity – in business and beyond.
She is an international bestselling author, speaker, social innovator, and the Founder and CEO of TIE Leadership, a UK-based organisation that has spent over 20 years transforming leaders by positioning humanity as a competitive advantage. Through her experiential leadership programs, keynotes, and her acclaimed book Return on Humanity: Leadership Lessons from All Corners of the World, Philippa helps leaders build human-centred, innovative and resilient cultures that drive business success.
What sets her apart is her global perspective. Drawing from lived experiences across the world, she challenges traditional Western business norms and shows how the most powerful leadership lessons often come from diverse, unexpected places.
Born in South Africa, raised in Canada, and now based in Brazil, Philippa’s people-first approach doesn’t just boost performance, it supports a more sustainable and connected world. She has worked with some of the world’s largest businesses and continues to advise organisations ready to embrace a more human, agile, and purpose-driven way of working.
She is also the host of the TIE Unearthed podcast, the author of over 60 published articles and her book was shortlisted as a finalist for the 2025 business book awards in the leadership category.
Philippa lives in Brazil with her two daughters. They love to spend weekends hanging out in the Atlantic rainforest with friends or exploring local beaches.
She also loves taking her 36kg German Shorthaired Pointer for walks in the countryside and when possible, whenever he’s not sailing across the world, spending time with her partner at the marina either sailing or fixing up the boat he designed.
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