Using her specialist KQ² theory, along with her 15 years of experience in senior leadership and extensive research, Nahla Summers transforms organisations to provide them with quantitative change; Including higher productivity, improved employee retention, engagement and reducing stress and anxiety in the workplace.

Through her talks, she inspires a mindset of positive change in her audiences and organisations as a whole. She is improving the way people and businesses co-exist by delivering powerful research examples and actions that allows organisations to work towards a more sustainable future and build stronger teams and mindsets.

As well as creating change within organisations, Nahla has a wealth of inspirational stories from her mission since 2012 to change the way the world interacts.

What is KQ² – The Human Equation?

At the heart of KQ² there is a powerful equation:

KQ = Kindness Quotient

KQ² = Y x X

Y = You: Self-Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Mindset

X = Others: How You Communicate, Collaborate, and Lead

Leaders must begin with Y, developing their awareness and self-management, before they can truly influence X, their relationships and teams. This dual focus builds trust, emotional intelligence, and resilience at scale. This raises the level of KQ of every leader and doubles down on exceptional workplaces.

The model bridges personal and organisational growth, offering audiences something memorable and actionable. It also directly aligns with the growing demand for expertise in emotional intelligence, wellbeing, personal development, and human-centred leadership in the face of AI and change.

Global Challenges

She set herself the challenge to start a global conversation about kindness through completing sponsored challenges. She has, to name a few, cycled 3000 miles across America after purchasing a bike just six weeks before and walked 500 miles from South to North England with no money relying only on the kindness of strangers.

However, she asks people to show their support for her challenges by simply doing an act of kindness for a stranger rather than the usual request to sponsor money.

Raising thousands of acts of kindness each year she has a catalogue of stories that demonstrates the power that 10 minutes can have. This is a powerful and inspirational message for any group or organisation.

Every year she takes on new challenges and every year she discovers something new about the power that kindness has on people.

In the Media

Nahla’s expertise has seen her make appearances on television, radio, and in newspapers and magazines, including BBC Radio, 5 Live, BBC World, ITV, Heart, The San Diego Union Tribune, Shaw TV, BBC News, Best, Woman’s Own, The Mirror, NBC News, Fox News, Chat, and BBC Spotlight.

She has written three books to date:

– A Culture of Kindness: Interwoven with research and interviews with thought leaders who embody kindness, this book guides you on how to integrate kindness into your professional lives.

– The Accidental Adventurer: Nahla takes readers on a journey of resilience, purpose, facing fears, and taking the moments to stop and stare. The book demonstrates the extraordinary power of the mind when everything else fails.

– 44 Rays of Sunshine: Inspiration Comes From Those Willing to Share

Core Keynote Themes

– Humanising AI: Explore empathy and human insight in the age of automation

– Emotional Intelligence: How EQ impacts performance, trust, and engagement

– The ROI of Kindness: Real-world case studies proving kindness is a business multiplier

– The Human Equation in Action: Aligning self-development with team interaction

– The New Leadership Mindset: Leading through ethical dilemmas and generational shifts

Key Outcomes

Engaging Presentations: Nahla’s delivery is interactive, personal, and always thought-provoking. She engages the audience with real-life examples and challenges them to think differently about culture and leadership. It will make your event memorable and an after-event talk point.

Actionable Takeaways: Each talk is packed with practical advice and clear steps that attendees can implement immediately in their workplaces and personal lives.

Adaptability: Nahla is prepared to deliver her talks in person, onsite, digitally, or as part of hybrid events. She adapts to any setting and technical setup provided she is informed in advance.

Tailored Content: Whether you’re focussed on leadership development, corporate culture, or social impact, Nahla will customise her talk to meet the specific needs and goals of your organisation.

Why Book Nahla?

Nahla Summers is not just a speaker; she’s a transformational force. Her unique ability to blend engaging storytelling, research, and actionable insights ensures that her talks leave a lasting impact on every audience. Whether she’s sharing stories from her incredible endurance challenges or offering thought-provoking insights into leadership, Nahla’s talks are designed to inspire, challenge, and empower. Nahla tailors every keynote to meet the needs of the audience, making her an ideal speaker for a range of industries and event formats. Her engaging style, combined with a deep understanding of cultural change, makes her a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and leadership summits.

She is the ideal speaker for executive and senior leadership teams, high-potential and graduate programmes, HR and L&D professionals, leadership and future of work conferences, organisations undergoing digital or cultural transformation, and organisations with an expressed interest in Emotional Intelligence.

Nahla presentation formats include 30-90 minute conference keynotes, strategy and leadership offsites, CPD and learning events, EI and derailer assessments, culture rebuild sessions, and follow-up team workshops.

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