Femi Adebanji

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SPEAKER DETAILS

With client feedback such as “YOU ROCK!, Femi’s career as a dynamic, fresh and “straight-shooting” business motivational speaker has been featured in interviews with leading publications such as the Business Day, Entrepreneur Magazine and on numerous mainstream radio stations. His high-energy business talks and TV interviews on the “Good Morning Africa’s” Business Leadership series on Dstv, have been flighted in over 20 countries on the continent.

Femi’s ability to intelligently deliver solid business content around high- performance business culture, leadership and motivation, has earned him the privilege of working with blue-chip clients such as the Office of the Presidency, Barclays Africa, Duke CE (Duke University), Standard Bank, University of Cape Town, Old Mutual, Nedbank, the Endangered Wild-Life Trust, UNISA, First National Bank and many more. He has also featured as a guest speaker at events such as Ms India South Africa, Global Entrepreneur Week, HR Africa, the Hospitality Technology Conference, the ANOVA Medical conference, the Organizational Design Conference, and many more.

Formerly, as divisional head of investment strategy within the Momentum Group, Femi and his team grew client assets under advice from R1 billion to just over R5 billion within 2 years; while quadrupling their client base in the process. During this period, he consulted on strategy issues to premier clients such as BHP Billiton, Rand Merchant Bank and Discovery. Today, he speaks professionally and heads up VESTCOM – a diversified investment holding business with interests in strategy consulting, business training, brand design and marketing, and specialty retail.

As a professional business speaker he shares insights based on first-hand experience, with corporates all over South Africa and abroad, on how to design and develop high-performance businesses, create an inspirational leadership culture, motivate their employees and unleash business greatness! Femi holds a Post-Graduate degree in Economics and a Masters Degree in Financial Economics.

Presentations by Femi Adebanji

Femi’s keynotes focus on leadership, innovation, motivation, change, and customer service. Each talk is dynamic, practical, and designed to drive real organisational impact.

Masters of the Universe – Creating a High-Performance Culture

This high-energy session equips teams with the mindset and tools to operate as a high-performance unit. Femi explores how strong vision, motivation, and innovation drive organisational success.

Why “good enough” is no longer enough
Turning vision into action
Building a culture of ownership and innovation
Key principles that separate good from great organisations

Lead From Within – Achieving Inspired Leadership

This talk empowers managers to evolve into impactful leaders who inspire performance and commitment. Femi highlights the link between leadership quality and organisational success.

The difference between management and leadership
Core leadership traits and how to develop them
Building trust, influence, and commitment
Inspiring teams to deliver excellence

Business Unusual – Creating a Culture of Innovation

Femi demonstrates how innovation must be embedded as a culture rather than treated as a once-off event. This session provides practical strategies for unlocking creativity and driving growth.

Why innovation is essential for survival
Breaking limiting thinking patterns
Shifting from problem-focused to solution-focused thinking
Building and sustaining an innovation-driven culture

Mission Impossible – Overcoming the Fear of Change

This keynote addresses the human and strategic sides of change management. Femi shares tools to reduce resistance and successfully implement change initiatives.

Understanding and managing fear of change
Designing effective change strategies
Aligning change with culture and values
Creating ownership and momentum

Be Distinct or Extinct – Building a Customer Service Culture

This engaging talk highlights how exceptional service creates competitive advantage. Femi shares practical tools for delivering memorable customer experiences.

Principles of world-class customer service
Building trust and credibility quickly
Understanding and engaging different customer types
Turning service into a lasting differentiator

Post-COVID SA – Thriving Through Disruption

This customised keynote explores how organisations can adapt and grow in a rapidly changing environment, with content tailored to each client’s specific context and challenges.

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