Keynote Speech and Conference Opening
"Keynote speakers are often chosen to add interest to an event, such as a conference or large meeting, and to engage people in the day's programme."
- extract from Wikipedia Keynote article
"Positivity is needed in all decision-making! The dynamism that you brought out in your experience is an interesting thing. It's a great and very participatory move. Thank you very much."
JOONAS VILLANEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, WOOLI
Add value to your event
My keynote speech bring added value to your day and new perspectives for participants. I bring people together in a way that is sure to be remembered by all.
Five reasons to order my contribution to your event:
- activate your event in a memorable way
- connect people and make it easier to meet
- open senses cooperation
- create experience of a common force
- stand out with your event and attract participation
My experiential contribution brings forward a strong message about the importance of community and connectedness.
100% participation guaranteed.
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"Spontaneous praise! The participants and the lecturer who started after you were very enthusiastic about the energizing start."
ANNA-RIIKKA PUKARI, ORGANISER, MELA
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Aakusti and his team present a centuries-old social tool, African rhythm.
In a unique speech, Aakusti will draw on more than 25 years of experience in African rhythm to open up the community core that serves as a unifying and inspiring experience for your whole organisation.
"Your programme number was a great way to end the event and give a final boost of energy. Everything went well on Friday - you had built up a more challenging drumming rhythm as we had hoped."
ANNE TAIPALE, ORDERER, INTERNATIONAL SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEETING, EVENT MAKERS FINLAND
The expert recommends
"Aakusti captivates the audience, articulates brilliantly and is a good performer. The message is very clear and well communicated. A skilled coach-performer knows his audience and knows how far to challenge people.
The presentation effectively combines information, doing and understanding. The pair discussion worked also really well and gave a good mirror for their own thoughts - how does the topic relate to their own life and their own everyday life?
The presentation was well structured and the session got off to an interesting start! This was clearly a coaching session using creative methods.
Aakusti links African rhythm and dialogue through the concept of empty space, which is terribly interesting. This is an interesting new perspective on, among other things, the emergence of the new, and what it takes to create the new.
This topic - what creativity requires - has huge potential and you can build a lot around it. It also fits many different contexts!
Aakust's coaching experiential keynote speech work really well!"
KATRIINA HAIKALA, WORK-LIFE COACH AND ARTIST EXPERT, TAIKE FINLAND
Topics covered
Topics covered
Your topic of the day determine the content and solutions for my keynote speech.
Here are some themes that you can bring to life in your event through a shared experience:
- Leadership themes
- A people-centred strategy
- The ability to steer the future
- Well-being
- Cooperation and personal experience
- Renewal
- Creativity in everyday work
- Participation and ownership
More specific management themes: leading for the future, leading collaboration, enabling leadership and creating a culture of encounter in the organisation.
Topic can also deal with technology today, working life, common direction, success and facing the unknown through my social-rhythmical tool.
My story from growing up to becoming a musician under the tutelage of an African master drummer includes living examples from my research field in West Africa over a period of four decades.
See my story on the Who page here.
Read the HS article "In the Master's school" from the Publications & Releases page here.
If you are interested in my story and want to hear more, please contact me here.
In practice
I will tailor my speech to your occasion and your needs.
Target group
Organisational leaders, management teams, experts, employees and other reference groups
Group size
Number of participants 10 - 10 000
Tools
Participants will, by default, be using their body as percussion.
Percussion instruments can also be arranged (musicians accompany with their own instruments)
Compatibility
My speech is suitable for the opening of an event, in the middle to reboost energy or as a closing number
Languages
My working languages are Finnish, English and French
The Team
I'm bringing 2 to 4 brilliant musicians with me. See more about my team members here.
Professionalism guarantee
Years of experience in cooperation eg. Event Makers Finland gives my service a guarantee of professionalism - in collaboration, performance, concept creation and musical execution.
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Note! Full participation in the coaching and experiential keynote speech does not require any previous experience in music.
Information on the programmes
Energising and experiential
Length ~ 15-25 min.
Energetic speeches are appropriate to start your day or to an uplifting end.
My clients have also praised the energy boost and the sharing after lunch, for example in the middle of the event day..
Prices are determined by the target group, the number of participants, the location and the delivery method.
Coaching, energising and deepening the experience
Length ~ 25-60 min.
In longer presentations, my coaching skills will bring participants more experiential learning, inclusiveness and depth on the topic of the day.
For simple small encounters e.g. with a partner or in small groups, there is more time - this my clients have especially liked!
Prices are determined by the target group, the number of participants, the location and the delivery method.
"Great speech! I would definitely recommend it to colleagues. That's a product worth putting on display!"
HEIDI PULKKINEN, PROJECT MANAGER, CULTURE FLAGSHIP PROJECT,
TAMPERE, TURKU AND MAINLAND FINLAND