Speaker of the day: Jaz Ampaw‑Farr — Emotional Intelligence

Every day we spotlight one voice from the UnoMe network. Today: Jaz Ampaw‑Farr, Emotional Intelligence — one of the keynote speakers we recommend for corporate events and conferences in Sohar, Ajman and across the GCC.

Who is Jaz Ampaw‑Farr?

Jaz Ampaw‑Farr – Resilience Ninja | Human‑First Leadership Strategist | Award‑Winning Keynote Speaker

Jaz Ampaw‑Farr is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and resilience advocate, whose deeply personal journey, from abuse, foster care, and homelessness to standing on global stages, shapes her compelling narrative. A former teacher, stand‑up comedian, TEDx speaker, TV presenter, and reality‑TV contestant, she co‑founded Be Human First Ltd with her husband Ed to help leaders embed courage, connection, and vulnerability in their cultures. Jaz is known for galvanising audiences from organisations like Google, BBC, Gucci, NHS, and the UK government.

🏆 Notable Achievements

• Holder of the 2022 Speaker of the Year and Best Live Gig awards
• TEDx speaker with her talk The Power of Everyday Heroes viewed in over 120 countries 
• Co‑founder of Be Human First Ltd, delivering transformational leadership programmes worldwide
• Featured presenter on TV shows and advisor on education policy
• Honoured as one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers

Languages

• English

🧭 Key Themes & Expertise:

• Be 10% Braver – Courageous action through small, powerful shifts

• Human‑First Leadership in the AI Age – Leading with humanity in digital times

• Leadership by the Led – Empathy‑driven leadership that ignites teams

• The Power of Everyday Heroes – Educators, parents, mentors as change agents

• Reinventing the Engagement Culture – Purpose and productivity, united

• Three Courageous Conversations – Sustainable balance in work and life

• Ambitious Resilience & Well‑Being – Resilience with sustainable mindset

• Impactful Storytelling – Raise influence through authentic narratives

Jaz crafts profound experiences that make leaders laugh, cry, think—and, most importantly, act. Her “world‑class reframing” helps audiences rewrite their internal stories, shatter imposter syndrome, and unleash purpose‑driven resilience. She builds authentic leadership, psychological safety, and human‑centered cultures in the modern workplace.

Her presentations deliver:
• Emotional arcs powered by humour, vulnerability, and intensity
• Actionable frameworks to embed resilience and connection
• Transformative storytelling that empowers everyday heroes
• Renewed energy, unity, and momentum long after the stage lights dim

Topics on stage

• Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership & Management
• Resilience
• Emotional Resilience

Who is this keynote for?

A talk by Jaz Ampaw‑Farr fits annual kick-offs, leadership days, industry conferences and talent programmes. The format usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, with an optional Q&A or a closed-door executive workshop.

Booking in the UAE and the Gulf

UnoMe, the Swiss Speakers' Bureau in Dubai, handles everything: selection, negotiation, travel and preparation with your team. Contact us to check Jaz Ampaw‑Farr's availability for your date.