Senior Engineering Manager at Alpine F1 Team; High-Performance Teams & Leadership Expert; Visiting Lecturer at Oxford, Edinburgh and Melbourne Universities; Twenty Years' Leadership in Aerospace, Cybersecurity and Defense; AI Leadership
Sebastian Sheppard Biography
Sebastian Sheppard is an engineering manager at Alpine F1 and a senior leader operating within the world's most competitive high-performance technical environment, Formula 1. With more than 20 years of leadership experience accumulated across diverse, high-performance technical sectors, including aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, data science and telecommunications, Sheppard brings practical, high-impact insights on leadership, resilience and motivation to business leaders and organizations.
Sheppard is a visiting lecturer at prestigious institutions including the University of Oxford, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Melbourne, delivering insights on leadership, motivation and driving high-performance cultures. Sheppard's stories and lived experiences span countries, languages, cultures and industries, making Sheppard a diverse and sought-after speaker. Sheppard is fluent in Spanish, having grown up in Chile and lived in Spain.
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Sebastian Sheppard Speaking Topics
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High-Performance Leadership in the Age of AI: Insights from the Ultimate Data-Driven Enterprise
Summary: Formula 1 is the world's most intense, data-driven enterprise. This keynote explores how leaders manage teams at the cutting edge of AI and data science, where the competitive edge is within the "blink of an eye". Learn the F1 frameworks for leveraging AI: from Concept to Track in car design, to using data for Strategic Decision-Making. Using real lived experiences, the talk emphasises that while AI drives speed, Culture and Psychological Safety are the true competitive advantage. Discover how leaders can champion a Culture of Innovation and Experimentation, and successfully implement a Visionary Strategy to stay ahead of the curve while navigating the risks of a data-first world.
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High-Velocity Decisions: Lessons in Risk and Execution from F1 Pit Stops
Summary: Explore the science of High-Speed Decision-Making and Risk Management in dynamic environments. Using the F1 pit stop as a masterclass in synchronised, rapid execution, and special forces operations as a model for decisive action under pressure, learn how to build Rapid Decision Cycles. This session covers contingency planning, using real-time data for accuracy, and creating a culture of disciplined execution when time is the critical constraint. Using real experiences from Elite units and F1, this talk will help focus teams into high performing units.
Sebastian Sheppard Videos
Oxford Uni MMPM Class Leadership in Major Project Management Oct 25
Master in Major Project Management SAID Oxford Uni MMPM Class on High Performance Leadership in Major Project Management Oct 25
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Sebastian Sheppard is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as High-Performance Leadership in the Age of AI: Insights from the Ultimate Data-Driven Enterprise, High-Velocity Decisions: Lessons in Risk and Execution from F1 Pit Stops, Leader vs. Manager: Cultivating Trust and Psychological Safety in Elite Teams, Leadership at the Cutting Edge: Resilience and Humility When Failure Isn't an Option and High-Performance Leadership from Formula 1: How to Outpace the Competition and Drive Sustained Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sebastian Sheppard for your event is available upon request. Sebastian Sheppard 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 Carey Lohrenz, Cassie Trujillo, Ryan Tillman, Christine Mulhearne and Dr. Michael Time. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sebastian Sheppard for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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