Speaking & Facilitation
Talks and workshops that will move you to think, feel and act differently.
Baiba and the Impulsum team deliver keynotes, workshops and facilitated experiences that combine science, storytelling and practical tools — leaving audiences not just inspired, but equipped to act.
Every session is available as a 30–45 minute keynote, a 2–4 hour interactive workshop, or a full-day or multi-day team retreat — tailored to your audience, context and goals.
Who is this for?
Conference and event organisers looking for a speaker who goes beyond inspiration
Organisations investing in their people through impactful learning experiences
Leadership teams ready for a facilitated retreat that creates real alignment
Schools and educational institutions developing their staff and leadership culture
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The global conversation about AI is dominated by fear: fear of replacement, redundancy and irrelevance. But the data tells a different story. Of the most critical skills for the future of work, 8 out of 9 are distinctly human. Yet organisations continue to invest disproportionately in technology over people.
This talk reframes the AI conversation — from threat to opportunity — and makes the case that human skills are no longer "soft skills." They are future skills, business skills and power skills.
Your audience will leave with:
A clear understanding of which human skills matter most — and why
A new framework for thinking about their own relevance and value
Practical strategies for investing in the skills that AI cannot replace
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In indigenous communities, the fire is where the most important decisions are made — not just for today, but for the next seven generations. Only those who add value to the collective sit around it.
This powerful session rooted in Territory Mapping™ methodology invites participants to audit the circles of people in their lives and organisations. Who belongs? Who drains? Who is missing? Who deserves more of your attention?
Because 60–80% of conflicts stem from values clashes, personality differences or poor leadership — and many of those conflicts begin with who we have let into our circle.
Your audience will leave with:
Empowered to take ownership in evaluating the people around them
Practical tools for protecting their energy and strengthening their community
A concrete next step — their own "fire audit"
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Most teams work hard. But working hard is not the same as performing well. Behind every high-performing team are three forces that are rarely seen — but always felt. When they are present, teams thrive. When they are absent, even talented people underperform.
Those three forces are cognitive diversity, psychological safety and motivation. This session makes the invisible visible — giving leaders and teams a shared language and a practical framework for building environments where people can truly do their best work.
Your audience will leave with:
A science-backed understanding of what high performance actually requires
Diagnostic tools to assess the current state of their team
Actionable strategies for developing all three forces intentionally
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We all have instinctive tendencies: ways of thinking, communicating and engaging that feel natural to us but may be completely unfamiliar to the person next to us. These differences, when misunderstood, create friction. When understood, they become your greatest asset.
Rooted in the Global DISC™ methodology, this session introduces four distinct lenses through which people experience the world, and teaches participants how to become fluent in all four languages. The result: stronger relationships, fewer misunderstandings and teams that genuinely leverage their diversity.
Your audience will leave with:
A clear picture of their own instinctive profile and tendencies
Practical tools for reading and adapting to others
A shared language for the whole team or organisation
The right speaker doesn't just deliver a talk — they shift the room. If you're looking for that kind of impact, let's connect.
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What event organisers say
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"Baiba is a highly engaged and eloquent speaker and I always look for opportunities to welcome her back to my talks. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and fully focuses on quality outcomes."
Katarina M.V. Galic, Entrepreneurship Adviser to Governments
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"Baiba spoke at our OnSkil webinar series on Responsible Hiring and Inclusion best practice. Her knowledge was in-depth, her practical experience relevant, her approach informative and engaging — and her prep was always on point."
Nick Brand, Co-founder, OnSkil
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"Baiba is an exceptionally knowledgeable speaker. Her passion for equality cannot be missed — every talk I've heard her deliver has been insightful and engaging. I'd highly recommend Baiba and look forward to more discussions in the future.”
Jess Rush, Partner Success Director, Rewriting the Code