Global Strategic Advisor in Leadership,Tourism, Aviation & Development; Special Advisor to the Secretary General - U.N. Tourism; Author of "Call to Leadership"
Anita Mendiratta Biography
In a world facing ongoing uncertainty, globally recognized strategist, author, diplomat, and on-air personality Anita Mendiratta is a firm advocate of strong, sustainable, and deeply human leadership never being more critical. For over three decades, she has been a trusted advisor to world leaders, CEOs, global businesses, and international institutions, guiding them through complexity while ensuring their leadership remains both effective and human.
Mendiratta has become a recognized, highly respected presence on summit, conference, seminar and think tank stages worldwide. She has led leadership discussions at the highest levels with governments, businesses and entities including the UN, World Bank Group, G20, and numerous others around the world. Uniquely, Mendiratta connects with leaders, entities, and audiences alike with not only expertise, authenticity, wisdom, and warmth but a presence that resonates.
With a professional background anchored at IBM, Unilever, and The Coca-Cola Company. Today she leads Anita Mendiratta & Associates, a London-based global management consultancy with expertise established through direct experience working with more than 100 countries.
Her book, "The Call to Leadership," has earned multiple global award nominations, and has been recognized as a standout work on leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence in decision-making.
Importantly, she has become a frequent, trusted voice of global media, appearing regularly on BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Sky News, TRT, ITV, France24, and others offering insightful analysis on leadership in action, crisis response, and the wellbeing challenges leaders face today.
Whenever and wherever Mendiratta takes the stage her goal is simple: to lift the room, to elevate confidence, to create connection, and to help leaders see in themselves the courage and conviction to be the steady hand, the strong voice, and the compassionate heart that others can trust.
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Anita Mendiratta Speaking Topics
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Leadership Through Crisis: Navigating with Clarity, Courage, and Compassion
How Great Leaders Rise When It Matters Most
Leadership is not tested when the path is clear—it is revealed when the road disappears. In this deeply reflective and energizing talk, audiences are guided through the raw reality of what it means to lead when crisis strikes—when reputations, revenues, and relationships are on the line. With insights drawn from real-world global crises—geopolitical, corporate, climate-related, and humanitarian—this talk offers a rare lens into how today’s most trusted leaders show up in times of chaos.
Through practical frameworks, emotional intelligence, and examples from across sectors, professionals discover how the very weight of responsibility in crisis can become a catalyst for growth—personally, professionally, and culturally. This talk is not just about how to endure crisis; it’s about how to emerge transformed by it.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the behavioral, emotional, and operational characteristics of trusted crisis-time leaders
- Learn a structured approach to decision-making under pressure and uncertainty
- Discover how to apply crisis-derived leadership strategies to team dynamics, organizational resilience, and reputation management
- Reframe setbacks as inflection points for personal and cultural transformation
Cultivate a leadership culture of calm, credibility, and clarity in the face of crisis"
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Making Sense of the Storm: Contextualizing Global Change for Corporate Clarity
*Why Today’s Leaders Must Understand the World to Navigate It * As the global landscape becomes increasingly complex—from economic volatility and climate disruption to political polarization and societal shifts—professionals across sectors are left asking: What does this mean for us? This keynote addresses that question head-on, offering not just insight, but perspective.
Rooted in geopolitical awareness, human psychology, and systemic observation, this talk delivers a compelling, contextual overview of the forces shaping our world—and how business leaders can respond with agility, foresight, and responsibility. For executives navigating uncertainty, this talk is not a forecast—it’s a compass.
Attendee Results:
- Gain clarity on current global challenges and their implications for business and leadership
- Connect the dots between macro forces and micro decisions affecting organizational strategy
- Identify how global volatility can be harnessed as a catalyst for innovation, alignment, and values-driven action
- Learn how to lead teams and clients through ambiguity with confidence and credibility
- Reaffirm the value of informed, humane leadership in an increasingly fragmented world
Anita Mendiratta Videos
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Anita Mendiratta is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Author, Crisis Management, Early Childhood Education, Economy, Empowerment, Female Leadership, Geopolitics, Hospitality, Leadership, Motivational, Non-Profit, Personal Growth, Women's Empowerment, World Affairs -
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Anita Mendiratta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership Through Crisis: Navigating with Clarity, Courage, and Compassion, Making Sense of the Storm: Contextualizing Global Change for Corporate Clarity and Hearing Your Calling: Purpose-Driven Leadership in Action. The estimated speaking fee range to book Anita Mendiratta for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Anita Mendiratta generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ema Dantas, Sara Safari, Amanda Lindhout, Liz Claman and Carla Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Anita Mendiratta for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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