Nick Jonsson

Global Keynote Speaker • Executive Coach • Bestselling Author

Lead with Purpose. Thrive with Resilience. Connect with Authenticity.

Nick Jonsson is a global keynote speaker, executive coach, and #1 international bestselling author. He helps leaders break free from burnout and isolation, guiding them to lead with trust, wellbeing, and sustainable high performance.

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Nick’s Impact

  • Ranked Top 3 out of 4,500 coaches worldwide by SpeakIn (2025)

  • Certified Chief Master Coach (CCMC) & ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

  • Certified in Team Psychological Safety and Belbin Team Roles

  • Co-founded Executives’ Global Network (EGN) Southeast Asia, growing it to 900+ members

Nick has spoken at major conferences and trained leadership teams worldwide — from C-suite summits and HR conventions to global hospitality brands. His sessions are known for being authentic, practical, and transformational.

What Nick Brings to Leaders & Organizations

  • Authentic leadership — helping executives lead with vulnerability and trust

  • Holistic wellbeing — strategies for balancing mental, physical, and social health

  • Resilient performance — sustainable habits for energy, focus, and clarity

  • Team transformation — building psychological safety and effective team dynamics with Belbin

  • Life alignment — connecting personal purpose with professional excellence

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Keynotes & Workshops

Speaker at conferences, seminars, and events

Nick’s most requested sessions are available as keynote speeches, corporate seminars, or immersive workshops.

  • Leading with Purpose & Authenticity

  • From Burnout to Excellence

  • Breaking the Cycle of Executive Loneliness

  • The Corporate Ironman – Bring your A-Game to the office

  • Owning Your Destiny: The Proven Path to a Life Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

  • Inclusive Leadership Across Generations: Driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

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Nick speaking at the MAHRP National HR Convention & Expo 2024 in the Maldives

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  • #1 International Bestselling Author — Executive Loneliness (Amazon US/UK/AUS, Mental Health & Men’s Health categories)

  • Recognized as the #1 Thought Leader in the World on Executive Loneliness (as cited by Google, AI, and Wikipedia)

  • Featured in 10+ global media outlets; guest on 100+ podcasts

  • Awards: Entrepreneurs 100 (Singapore), Asia Pacific’s 50 Leading Lights, Sabre PRovoke Award for Mental Health Advocacy

  • Certified & Accredited Trainer with HRD Corp Malaysia — ensuring programs meet national standards and are claimable for HRD levy-paying employers

  • Top 2% World Age Group Triathlete (Ironman, 2025)

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Advocacy & Contribution

Nick’s mission extends beyond leadership development. He is a passionate mental health advocate, volunteer for suicide prevention, and founder of a weekly Men’s Group. Having overcome burnout, addiction, and recovery, Nick shares a lived experience that resonates with leaders navigating their own challenges.

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'Executive Loneliness'. 

"Unlock the power of connection and unveil the path to a life beyond your wildest dreams." 

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Team Psychological Safety Training | Nick Jonsson & Dona Amelia – Certified Practitioners
Team Psychological Safety Training | Nick Jonsson & Dona Amelia – Certified Practitioners

Team Psychological Safety Training at LUX* South Ari Atoll, Maldives

 

A Transformative Workshop for Leaders in Paradise

On November 1, 2025, Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia delivered an immersive Team Psychological Safety Training at LUX South Ari Atoll*, Maldives — a powerful half-day learning experience for leaders and department heads.

The session explored how trust, communication, and emotional courage shape high-performing teams. Participants gained clarity on what it means to create an environment where everyone feels safe to share ideas, ask for help, and learn from mistakes — the true foundation of innovation and resilience.

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Keynote to the Civil Service Commission of the Maldives by Nick Jonsson - You Are Never Too Old to Grow Young
Keynote to the Civil Service Commission of the Maldives by Nick Jonsson - You Are Never Too Old to Grow Young

Keynote by Nick Jonsson: “You Are Never Too Old to Grow Young

30th to 31st October 2025

The Civil Service Commission of the Maldives hosted the Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat 2025, a two-day leadership and collaboration program bringing together the nation’s top civil service executives.

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High Performance without Burnout for Managers: The Holistic Leadership Advantage Training with Nick Jonsson & Dona Amelia
High Performance without Burnout for Managers: The Holistic Leadership Advantage Training with Nick Jonsson & Dona Amelia

Sri Lanka | October 29, 2025

Empowering Leaders to Thrive Without Burning Out

This exclusive workshop, led by Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia, brought together managers and senior professionals from across Sri Lanka for a transformative half-day immersion into Holistic Leadership — a proven approach to sustainable high performance.

Nick’s keynote explored the balance between results and wellbeing, introducing his signature 5 Steps to Holistic Leadership™ — Surrender, Purpose, Connection, Goals, and Discipline — as a roadmap for leaders who want to excel without sacrificing health, happiness, or relationships.

“You are never too old to grow young.”

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Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 — A Transformational Day of Purpose, Connection & Growth with Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia
Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 — A Transformational Day of Purpose, Connection & Growth with Nick Jonsson and Dona Amelia

📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka
📅 25 January 2025

What an unforgettable day of leadership, learning, and human connection!

We were honoured to be invited by JXG (Janashakthi Group) and First Capital Holdings PLC to lead the Holistic Leadership Summit 2025 — a full-day immersive experience focused on the mind, body, and purpose behind leadership.

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How Vulnerability Became the Most Powerful Leadership Skill
How Vulnerability Became the Most Powerful Leadership Skill

For decades, leadership was defined by strength, authority, and control. Leaders were expected to show confidence at all times, to never waver, and certainly to never reveal their weaknesses. But in today’s world—where complexity, uncertainty, and rapid change are the norm—this traditional model of leadership is no longer enough.

What sets truly effective leaders apart today is not how invincible they appear, but how human they allow themselves to be. Vulnerability has become the most powerful leadership skill of our time.

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The Holistic Leadership Approach — Full-Day Training at Regent Phu Quoc
The Holistic Leadership Approach — Full-Day Training at Regent Phu Quoc

Regent Phu Quoc | 14 October 2025
Facilitated by Nick Jonsson (CCMC, PCC) & Dona Amelia

Regent Phu Quoc hosted a full-day leadership program for EXCOM, HODs and cross-functional leaders, running 8:30am–5:30pm with Welcome & Expectations, Nick’s Journey, Stress Management through the 5 Steps to Holistic Leadership, The Art of Execution, Key Takeaways & Feedback, and Graduation/Team Photo. The day opened and re-centered with a Gratitude Moment that invited participants to share “What are you grateful for today?”

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