Speakers

Maria Geir started her career as an IT transformation consultant at Capgemini and gained international experience in large IT projects (oil & gas, banking). Recognizing the importance of interpersonal aspects in transformation processes, she extended her skills by becoming a psycho-social counselor. From 2007 to 2021, she drove the digital transformation of Erste Group as Senior P(r)M and Special Advisor. This included project portfolio management, internal communication agendas and strategic support of a management team. As an Agile Coach, SAFe Scrum Master and Product Owner, she was a trainer in the Agile Hub and initiator of “Erste Women in IT”. In 2021 she founded Octenticity, specializing in psychosocial risk management in digital transformation processes. Her “Inner 8”-Framework has recently been published in a Springer Nature Reference on SDG 8: https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-662-68327-9_49-1

Maria currently advises companies in the tourism, non-profit and public/social sectors and works with design thinking, lean mgt and systemic approaches. Moreover she is available as a key note speaker or trainer on digital transformation, psychological safety, intercultural competence and unconscious bias. As a workshop facilitator and executive coach she also incorporates elements from Lego Serious Play and other concepts that boost creativity and mindfulness.

Her deepest believe: The most important interface in digital transformation is H2H – Human 2 Human.

Adam is the CTO of a Swiss company Riwers with over 12 years of experience in IT.

Beyond leading technology teams, he is also a tech career coach, specializing in communication skills, which is the key to accelerating career growth.

He helps engineers and tech professionals position themselves effectively, solve complex problems, and prepare for leadership roles.

A strong advocate of NLP, he leverages it in his coaching to refine how people communicate, handle difficult conversations, and present themselves with confidence.

Whether it’s interview preparation, career advancement, or transitioning into leadership, his coaching provides the essential skills to thrive in the tech industry.

Lauren Ritchie is a Certified High-Performance and Career Coach who has helped hundreds of corporate professionals pivot their careers, land dream jobs or promotions, and accelerate their performance.

With nearly a decade in the corporate world before making her own career shift, Lauren knows firsthand what it takes to stand out, seize opportunities, and drive success. She empowers professionals with the strategies and confidence to navigate transitions, secure high-paying roles, and unlock their full potential.

I have a background in Psychology and several years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Management, People Coaching & Development – working with multinational companies, non-for profit organisations and start-ups both in the Dutch and international market.

In 2018 I launched Every Mother Knows to bridge the gender and talent gap in the current job market by connecting mothers to jobs and career opportunities at diverse, flexible and family friendly companies.

Through Every Mother Knows, I provide career coaching, job search assistance, community events and recruitment services.

Originally from Italy, I live in Amsterdam since 2009. I’m a proud mother of two boys, love a good espresso, the seaside and taking a break on a yoga mat.

Amanda’s life purpose is coaching women, impact professionals, and job seekers to build confidence and create the life and career of their dreams with passion, impact, and financial freedom.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she now lives in Nairobi, Kenya and works with thousands of women globally as a social entrepreneur, career coach, consultant, and motivational speaker.

Amanda graduated from Canada’s top business school where she specialized in entrepreneurship, leadership, and advanced presentation skills.

She has 21+ years of experience in leadership, fundraising, sales, partnerships, and people-facing roles since she was in high school, along with 15+ years of professional full-time work experience in non-profit, international development, social entrepreneurship, women’s entrepreneurship, education, youth livelihoods, and tech sales.

Amanda has worked with thousands of women, youth, non-profits & NGOs, social enterprises, B Corporations, startups, and small businesses in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and globally including Canada, the US, Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Nepal, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Colombia.

She was the top sales rep at a social enterprise, B Corporation, and EdTech start-up in early childhood education bringing in $500,000+ (half a million dollars) in annual recurring revenue. She achieved tremendous growth, success, and results with hundreds of loyal, long-term customers and child care partnerships using an ethical, consultative approach built on passion, honesty, integrity, empathy, and hard work.

After losing her job in 2019 she transitioned her career coaching side hustle in to a successful full-time job and moved to Kenya. She is living her true passion and purpose by working with thousands of women globally and helping them land their dream job opportunities with the salaries and compensation that we all deserve.

Fun Fact: Amanda is a passionate soccer / football player and snowboarder. She has summited both Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Founder of Onefold.ai, an AI consultancy dedicated to simplifying AI adoption for businesses. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and over 15 years of experience in AI and machine learning, I specialize in translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies. At Onefold.ai, we guide companies from initial blueprints to full-cycle implementations, ensuring AI is accessible and delivers measurable ROI. Our mission is to unlock business potential through a straightforward, no-nonsense approach that drives real-world results and empowers organizations to harness the power of AI effectively.