Book IWD Speaker: Maxine Nwaneri

Award-winning speaker, bestselling author & visionary leadership strategist whose extraordinary journey from homelessness to global influence has inspired audiences across continents

Maxine Nwaneri is a powerhouse speaker and transformational leadership expert whose story moves audiences to their core. From homelessness to global influence, she embodies the resilience and purpose-driven leadership she teaches.

As Founder and MD of The Future is Greater, Maxine partners with visionary leaders and corporations to cultivate thriving, high-performing teams that balance ambition with wellbeing.

Her book, The Future is Greater: A Working Mother’s Guide to Finding Balance (HarperCollins, 2024), recognized by Harper’s Bazaar as essential reading for understanding the future of work, reflects her life’s mission: to help others rise professionally without sacrificing their wellbeing or important personal goals.

Honoured by Baroness Sandy Verma at the UK House of Lords as a Woman of Influence, and featured across major media including the BBC, The Guardian, and Thrive Global, Maxine brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a Cambridge MBA to every stage she graces.

Her message is simple yet profound: Success is meaningless if it costs you your joy, and the future is greater when we choose to thrive, not just survive.

Maxine is a popular and highly rated speaker for International Women's Day and other events because believes that each event is unique, and therefore avoids "cookie cutter" speeches that are less impactful for audiences.  One of her greatest strengths involves working with organizers to co-create interesting, inspiring, and insightful experiences that are transformative and unforgettable for all involved.

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