Leading Keynote Speaker on
How Humans Change
For more than 23 years, Jez Rose has worked with global organisations to understand the human side of change.
His keynotes help organisations turn the need for change into the willingness and ability to act.
Combining behavioural insight, storytelling and humour, Jez makes complex ideas accessible and gives audiences a practical framework for thinking differently about change.
A different way of thinking about change.
Trusted by 93 of the Fortune 100
#1 bestselling author of Flip the Switch
Global clients including HSBC, Pfizer, and Quilter
Voted number 1 keynote speaker in 2026 by Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency
Included in MSN’s Top 10 Speakers of North America;
World-class Keynote
How Humans Change.
Drawing on behavioural insight, compelling stories, humour and more than 23 years of experience working with organisations around the world, Jez gives audiences a fresh perspective on why people behave as they do, why good intentions don't always translate into action, and how small shifts in thinking can open up new possibilities.
What does this mean for your organisation?
Better adoption of change: Help people recognise habits, assumptions and responses that can prevent new initiatives from taking hold.
More effective leadership: Give leaders a better understanding of the human factors influencing engagement, decision-making and the way teams respond to uncertainty.
Greater return on investment in change: Connect organisational ambitions to the everyday behaviours that determine whether new strategies, systems and technologies deliver their intended value.
A shared language for moving forward: Give delegates ideas and a practical framework they can use to discuss challenges, question familiar approaches and identify opportunities to act differently.
What audiences leave with:
A clearer understanding of why people respond differently to change.
Practical ways to question assumptions and recognise unhelpful patterns.
A framework for approaching uncertainty and new situations.
Ideas for improving communication, engagement and collaboration.
Bring Jez Rose to your next event:
For organisations navigating change, leadership transformation, cultural shifts, or uncertain futures, Jez Rose delivers keynote experiences that challenge how audiences think - and help change stick long after the event ends.
Every organisation wants to move forward.
Whether the priority is improving performance, building a stronger culture, embracing new technology or preparing for an uncertain future, success depends on people doing things differently.
And that's where things often get difficult.
Strategies and announcements don't change behaviour and knowing what needs to happen doesn't necessarily mean people will make it happen.
The challenge isn't simply getting people to understand change. It's understanding what influences the way they think, respond and behave - and what makes a different approach possible.
In How Humans Change, keynote speaker and bestselling author Jez Rose explores the fascinating realities of human behaviour, challenging the assumptions that shape how we work, lead and respond to change.
Trusted by organisations around the world:
Host + moderator.
A trusted facilitator of meaningful conversation + audience engagement.
Jez Rose is a sought-after conference host and moderator, trusted by global organisations to guide hybrid, live, and virtual events with warmth, intelligence, and authority.
With a background spanning broadcast, keynote speaking, and behaviour change, Jez brings far more than energy to the stage. He creates cohesion across events, connects audiences to ideas, and helps conversations feel engaging, thoughtful, and genuinely human.
Experienced conference host + moderator.
Known for his calm presence, quick thinking, and natural audience connection, Jez has hosted events for leading organisations worldwide, with many clients returning year after year.
Whether facilitating leadership panels, interviewing speakers, moderating complex discussions, or guiding multi-day conferences, Jez helps organisations create events that feel purposeful, connected, and memorable.
Engaging. Enigmatic. Articulate.
From London to New York, Jez is trusted for his calm authority, intelligent facilitation, and natural ability to connect with audiences of every size.
Over 23 years, he has interviewed a remarkable range of guests including Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Mary Portas, Sara Davies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Olympians, business leaders, and Holocaust survivors — always bringing thoughtful curiosity, empathy, and presence to every conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jez Rose is an internationally leading keynote speaker specialising in how humans change.
His presentations explore leadership, organisational culture, behaviour change, the future of work, creativity, resilience, and the human side of artificial intelligence. Combining behavioural science, storytelling and practical insight, his keynotes help audiences understand not just what needs to change, but how to create meaningful, lasting change in people and organisations.
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Jez speaks at conferences, leadership events, annual meetings, client events and internal company gatherings around the world. His audiences range from executive leadership teams and global corporations to professional associations, public sector organisations and charities.
Whether speaking to 50 people or 5,000, every keynote is tailored to the audience and event objectives, and designed to be engaging, thought-provoking and immediately relevant to the audience.
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Yes. Every keynote is tailored to reflect your audience, industry, event objectives and the challenges your organisation is facing. Before every event, Jez spends time understanding your business, speaking with organisers and, where appropriate, interviewing key stakeholders so the presentation feels personal, relevant and aligned with your event rather than a generic off-the-shelf keynote.
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Yes. Jez has delivered keynote presentations in 48 countries and has worked with organisations across Europe, North America (where he used to live) , Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
He regularly presents both in person and virtually, and has worked with many of the world's largest organisations as well as smaller businesses, associations and charities.
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Most keynote presentations last 60 minutes, although they can be adapted to fit your event.
Jez also delivers shorter conference keynotes lasting just 30 minutes, longer conference sessions, workshops, facilitated discussions, fireside conversations and Q&A sessions. The format is always designed around the needs of your audience and programme.
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Many events are booked several months and years in advance, particularly for conferences and annual meetings. However, availability does occasionally arise due to schedule changes, so it's always worth getting in touch. If you already have an event date in mind, the earlier you enquire, the more likely it is that Jez will be available.