Ales Svoboda: From Fighter Pilot to Future Astronaut
Aleš Svoboda represents the next generation of explorers—leaders who thrive under pressure, combine scientific expertise with operational precision, and push the boundaries of human potential. A Major in the Czech Air Force, test pilot, and member of the European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Reserve, Svoboda’s journey from the cockpit of high-performance fighter jets to the […]
Charles Michel: Mastering Leadership in the Age of Geopolitical Disruption
In an era defined by uncertainty and geopolitical disruption, the world needs leaders with vision, decisiveness, and the ability to bridge divides. Charles Michel, President of the European Council (2019–2024) and former Prime Minister of Belgium, stands out as one of the defining voices of global leadership. Throughout his tenure, Michel played a pivotal role […]
Leading at Mach Speed: Exclusive Interview with Fighter Pilot & Astronaut Reserve Ales Svoboda
At Matti Speaker Agency, we have the privilege of working with leaders who push the boundaries of what’s possible. Recently, we sat down for an exclusive interview with Ales Svoboda — fighter pilot, member of the European Space Agency’s Astronaut Reserve, and one of the most inspiring voices in high-performance leadership today. From the cockpit […]
General Jean‑Paul Paloméros – Strategic Transformationist At Nato’s Helm
We’re honored to showcase General Jean‑Paul Paloméros, a distinguished leader who spearheaded NATO’s transformation amidst evolving defense challenges, AI integration, and cyber threats. WHY JEAN‑PAUL? ✅ NATO Leadership – Served as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation from 2012 to 2015, driving readiness and interoperability across 28 allied nations. ✅ Combat-Tested Pilot – Qualified as a fighter […]
Nassim Nicholas Taleb – Exploring Uncertainty & Anti-Fragility In A Volatile World
We are proud to feature Nassim Nicholas Taleb, one of the most influential thinkers on risk, probability, and complex systems. From his beginnings in derivatives trading to academic prominence, Taleb challenges our assumptions about randomness and how to thrive amidst uncertainty. WHY NASSIM? ✅ Trader-Turned-Scholar: Spent 21 years in quantitative trading before transitioning to research […]
Pioneering Digital Transformation In Retail & E-Commerce
Catherine Barba is a pioneering force at the intersection of retail and digital transformation. She leads the New York-based PEPS Lab, a Retail Innovation Lab that provides clear guidance to brands and retailers to adapt to new consumer behaviors and values. Prior to this, Catherine, a serial entrepreneur and digital pioneer in Europe, founded and […]
Breaking Altitudes & Ceilings – Nicola Winter Baumann’s Journey To Inspire
After her service in the German army, Nicola transitioned to advising large corporations at McKinsey & Co. and handled a few emergencies as an emergency medical technician. She then moved into space project management within the aviation industry. Now a “Spiegel” bestseller author, Nicola is a highly sought-after speaker and advisor for leadership training, team-building, […]
Leadership Without Authority: Céline Schillinger Shows How
Céline Schillinger is an award-winning French entrepreneur, change practitioner, and consultant. She has over 30 years of field experience, working with both small and global organizations across several continents. A solid track record on transformation informs Céline’s vision of change, engagement, and leadership. A blogger since 2013 and a TEDx speaker, she was knighted by […]
Christian Schwedler – Leading At The Edge Of Stability And Disruption
He doesn’t just talk change – he’s lived it. As a corporate strategist at BMW Group, former punk rocker, and bestselling author, Christian bridges two worlds: the boardroom and the backroom, logic and rebellion, strategy and soul. He knows what it means to navigate the high-pressure crossroads between efficiency and innovation – because he’s done […]
Generative, Not Creative: Luc Julia Breaks The Ai Illusion
Luc Julia is a French-American engineer and computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence. He is one of the designers of the Siri voice assistant. Dr. Luc JULIA has been Chief Scientific Officer of Renault Group since 2021. He was CTO and Vice President for Innovation at Samsung Electronics, was Siri at Apple, was CTO and […]