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Keynote Speaker & Global Voice on Leadership

Moving Hearts. Shifting Minds.

Inspiring Conscious Leadership Through Coaching, Clarity, and Presence

A great keynote doesn’t just inform – it transforms. The right speaker awakens insight, shifts culture, and sparks meaningful action long after the applause fades.

Avni Martin is a globally respected voice in the coaching and leadership space, helping individuals and organisations ignite real, lasting change from the inside out. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), award-winning educator, and transformational speaker with over two decades of experience, Avni inspires leaders to move from reactivity to presence, from confusion to clarity, and from control to authentic influence.

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“One of the most memorable and impactful keynotes I’ve ever attended.”

– Irina Lashvili, Emotional Mastery Trainer

Signature Speaking Topics

Avni’s keynotes aren’t just informative; they’re immersive. Here are some of her most requested topics, each available as a keynote (40–90 minutes), fireside conversation, or interactive workshop (0.5–2 days).

Lead with Presence: The Hidden Power Behind High-Performance Leadership

When leaders embody presence, they inspire trust, unlock clarity, and create cultures where people thrive.

In a world that rewards speed, it’s easy to overlook the power of slowing down and truly showing up. This keynote invites leaders to explore presence as a leadership superpower—one that transforms how they listen, communicate, and make decisions. Through moving stories and practical insights, Avni explores how inner stillness leads to outer effectiveness. Participants walk away with practical tools to regulate emotions, navigate difficult conversations, and build authentic influence—even in chaos.

Build Trust & Communicate Authentically with Difficult Stakeholders

How we see others shapes how we speak—and how we lead.

Whether it’s a senior executive, a skeptical client, or a cross-functional peer, challenging stakeholders can either drain energy or drive growth—depending on how we engage. This workshop blends psychology, coaching, and real-world communication tools to help leaders navigate high-stakes relationships with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Avni guides participants to decode behaviour patterns (theirs and others’), shift from defensiveness to dialogue, and build bridges that last.

Coach-Like Leadership: Build Trust, Empower Growth, Drive Results

Coach-like leadership isn’t a skillset—it’s a mindset that transforms teams from the inside out.

What if your leaders could coach instead of command? The future of leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about unlocking the potential in others. Avni unpacks what it truly means to lead with a coach’s mindset—balancing empathy with accountability, inquiry with action. The session will equip leaders with transformative frameworks and practical tools to shift from problem-solving to empowerment. Ideal for organisations committed to building a coaching culture or developing future-ready leaders.

Peace in the Fast Lane: The New KPI for Sustainable Success

Because the most overlooked driver of performance isn’t speed—it’s inner peace.

Drawing from her own extraordinary journey and work with global leaders, Avni shows how peace is not just a personal pursuit, but a professional advantage. In this keynote, she shares how cultivating inner calm equips leaders to respond—not react—in high-stakes situations, leading to better decisions, stronger teams, and greater resilience. A powerful session for organisations committed to performance without burnout, and productivity with humanity.

The Inner Game of Change: Why Habits Fail and What Actually Works

True change isn’t about doing more – it’s about understanding why we do what we do.

Most change initiatives fail because they focus solely on actions, neglecting the internal systems that drive behaviour. In this keynote, Avni delves into her HAPPY™ Parts Coaching approach, guiding leaders to transform deep-seated patterns with clarity and compassion—uncovering the roots of self-sabotage and developing sustainable change internally. Whether you’re driving culture change, personal growth, or leadership transformation, this session gives participants a profound new lens on behavior, resistance, and real progress.

Avni frequently co-creates custom sessions tailored to your audience, theme, industry, and strategic goals.

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“The room was energised, the stories unforgettable, the learning immediate.”

– Dirk-Jan Rijks, Global HR Expert

Why Event Organisers Choose Avni

Organisers invite Avni when they want to:

  • Shift mindset and spark meaningful behaviour change
  • Equip leaders to navigate uncertainty with presence and clarity
  • Inspire human-centred leadership in the face of complexity
  • Move audiences from passive listening to lasting transformation

What sets her apart isn’t just what she knows—but how she helps the audience feel, reflect, and transform from within. She brings a rare blend of warmth and wisdom, delivering talks that are both practical and profoundly human. Her presence is as relatable as it is transformative.

“Avni made us curious, moved, and inspired – all in one session.”

– Shub Faujdar, Career Coach

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Avni in Action

“Clarity, warmth, and wisdom that stays with you long after the session ends.”

– Abhijit Sanzgiri, Finance Leader & Speaker

Who She’s Worked With

Avni has spoken for and worked with global leaders from organisations including:

Event Formats & Availability

Avni is available for:
  • Keynotes (In-person & Virtual)
  • Conference Panels & Fireside Chats
  • Leadership Retreats & Offsites
  • Team & Group Facilitation Workshops

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“Avni has the rare ability to connect with people at every level. She inspires curiosity, action, and genuine transformation.”

– Irene Sim, Executive Leadership Coach

About Avni Martin

MCC Coach | Keynote Speaker | Author | Transformational Facilitator

Avni Martin is the Founder of The Martin Institute, an award-winning coach trainer, and a former Board Member of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore. She’s the creator of HAPPY Coaching System™ and author of Penguin-published book Happy Ever After – Transform Your Leaders, Teams, and Organisations with the HAPPY Coaching System™.

With 22+ years of experience, she has:

  • Coached and trained leaders across five continents
  • Served as the Global Director of ICF Coaching Education
  • Led research across 1,300+ organisations in 9 countries
  • Delivered keynotes and workshops at global events from ICF to Deutsche Bank and Booking.com

As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), Inner Child Integration Therapist (ICIT), and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, Avni blends deep coaching psychology, real-world leadership, and decades of wisdom into every keynote.

“She brought charisma, expertise, humor, and professionalism.”

– Lipika Subbiah, Leadership Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of speaking engagements does Avni offer?

Keynotes, fireside chats, panels, leadership offsites, retreats and workshops—in person or virtual.

Absolutely. Every session is customised to align with your theme, values, and goals for the audience.

Avni is based in Singapore and speaks internationally across Asia, Europe, the UK, and beyond.
Keynotes: 40–90 mins. Workshops: 2 hours to 2 days.
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What People Are Saying

Irene Sim

Executive Leadership Coach & Mentor | Managing Director at Coaching Alliance Group
Avni Martin is an excellent speaker! I saw her deliver a great presentation on Parts Coaching at the ICF Singapore’s International Coaching Week 2024. She energised the audience of professional coaches by actively seeking their engagement on the topic. By the end, it was clear that she had successfully inspired me, and am sure many others, to incorporate Parts Coaching in their practice.

Lipika Subbiah

Leadership Development | PCC | Global Sales Enablement Lead Coaching
Avni brought so much charisma, expertise, humor, and professionalism to her talk. I was very impressed by her storytelling skills and how she brought it to life with a simulated demo on stage. The Q & A session following the talk was also excellent, and Avni handled the questions with competence and compassion. I had so many takeaways and left inspired to learn more from Avni about parts coaching. I look forward to more talks by Avni!

Melanie (Brouart) Alciati

Talent Development | Career Coach | ACE Certified Personal Trainer | ICF Ambassador
Avni was one of the most outstanding speakers at the ICW 2024 conference. She builds presence on stage in just few seconds. Her story telling approach helped the public project itself into the scene and experience with emotion the breakthroughs of the client. The session flew by and left everyone attending with something to think of and take away. More than a speaker, Avni is a communicator. She can use the stage to amplify her transmission and create a space for the audience to feel with her and not only in front of her.

Abhijit Sanzgiri

Finance Professional | Keynote Speaker | Mentor | Author
Avni Martin addressed a webinar for Professional Speakers Association of India, and I was privileged to attend it. Avni had me glued for the entire 45 minutes of her presentation & I was taking my notes from the enriching & enlightening session. The free flow of quality thoughts in a simple crisp diction with a warm smile made an instant connect. Her views of how coaching skills can help you make a better speaker were bang on. Proximity to the wisdom of powerful & insightful speakers like Avni is real power. Her best is yet to come. Wish her the very best.

Shub Faujdar

Career Coach | Jobsearch Strategist
I attended Avni’s session on Parts Coaching during International Coaching Week 2024, and I am a fan girl. She is a phenomenal speaker, lifting the room’s energy and handling questions effortlessly. She generated immense curiosity to dive deep into the topic in just one hour. What sets Avni apart—she’s not only highly knowledgeable but also warm, genuine, and able to connect with people at all levels. And that is extremely rare!

Dirk-Jan Rijks

Talent & Culture Leader I EQ-i Coach I Employee Experience Curator I Global HR Expert
Thank you Avni Martin for a very interesting session on parts coaching at the ICF Coaching week! The topic was very new to many people in the audience. I simply loved the way you held the audience’s full attention with great story telling, laced with sense of humor. You are a natural on stage, and the engagement levels of the people were super high!

Irina Lashvili

Emotional Mastery Trainer | Keynote Speaker | Career & Life Coach
I had the honor of attending Avni’s keynote during ICF 2024. She is a true catalyst for impactful change and inspiration. From the moment she took the stage, the audience was captivated by her storytelling and connection. Having seen hundreds of speakers, Avni’s keynote stands out as one of the most memorable and impactful. It was deeply moving, leaving us with purpose and insights. Avni is, without a doubt, an exceptional speaker whose influence extends far beyond the stage. I highly recommend her.

Megna Karwa

Transition Coach | Positive Coach | IKIGAI
I would highly recommend Avni to be a speaker at your event or conference! She connects very well with the audience with a lot of warmth and positivity. The topic of Parts Coaching is a very interesting one where one can apply effectively in their coaching practice. The conversations we had were very engaging, as we had a live demo where we could see this concept be applied and ask questions thereon!!

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