Niina Majaniemi

Niina Majaniemi is an MBA-trained author, management consultant, and workplace well-being developer with more than 20 years of experience in international business. She is a recognized expert in customer experience, trauma and grief at work, and emotional intelligence, and a partner of the Finnish Center for Occupational Safety.

As a speaker, Majaniemi has spoken at the same event as the former president of Finland and represented Microsoft as an evangelist, bringing global credibility and authority to her message. Her book on empathy in business was reviewed by one of the world’s leading empathy experts, further validating her thought leadership. Audiences consistently give Majaniemi outstanding feedback for her ability to combine research-based insights with authentic storytelling and practical tools. Majaniemi founded the accessibility V-team for Microsoft Finland.

Majaniemi’s passion is to help organizations create safe, inclusive, and highly productive work cultures. Having personally experienced the impact of trauma on work, she speaks with unique depth and openness, offering both peer support and actionable strategies for leaders. Majaniemi demonstrates how even the most difficult topics can be transformed into bridges toward stronger job satisfaction, higher productivity, and enhanced brand reputation.

Majaniemi challenges conventional myths about empathy, showing that it is not a "soft skill" but a super-tool for modern leadership and business growth. Majaniemi's message emphasizes that accessibility is not just about compliance; it is a powerful business opportunity. Research supports her perspective: the lack of emotional intelligence skills, such as empathy, is one of the greatest growth barriers for companies.

Majaniemi is well suited as a keynote speaker on leadership, strategy, workplace well-being, and the future of work. In addition to keynote talks, Majaniemi designs workplace well-being programs for organizations and provides individual coaching for leaders who want to develop the critical skills needed to thrive in today’s complex work environment.