JAY KIEW

#1 Best-Selling Author of Change Fluency | $2B+ in Transformation Impact Across 400+ Organizations | Future50 Honoree (Project Management Institute) | G20 YEA Summit Canada Representative | World’s Youngest Distinguished Toastmaster | Top Forty Under 40 Honoree | Award-Winning Innovation Strategist & Keynote Speaker

Vancouver, BC

ABOUT JAY KIEW

Jay Kiew is an innovation strategist and the world’s leading expert on Change Fluency, with more than 15 years of transformation experience. He has created more than $2B of impact for 400+ executives by designing, developing, and delivering organizational transformation, but his story extends far beyond the professional arena. Kiew is a half-blind cancer survivor, whose life is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. His remarkable blend of professional expertise and personal resilience equips leaders to hack through the thick of change and disruption.

Kiew spent his corporate career working at Deloitte, TELUS, and ADP, where he led mission-critical strategic transformations. This included a $150-million primary care health policy reform, $13-million tech transformations, doubling app users from 1 to 2 million, and scaling 15 product lines to $35 million in 12 months. As the Chief Innovation Officer at The Change Fluency Co, he now invests his time in equipping organizations in speaking the language of change better, particularly in Agentic AI innovation.

At the age of 19, Kiew became the world’s youngest Distinguished Toastmaster. He has since been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Digital Journal, the Financial Times, Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Ivey Business Journal, Change Leadership, and more.

Kiew holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School and lives in Vancouver with his wife, two daughters, and a stubborn Shiba Inu named Brooklyn.

Recent Recognition

– In 2024, the Project Management Institute inducted Jay as a Future50 honoree for his work on enabling organizations with AI Fluency and Agentic AI adoption.

– In 2025, Jay represented Canada at the G20 YEA Summit, advising on innovation and entrepreneurship globally.

– In 2026, Kiew was recognized as a Top Forty Under 40 recipient by Business in Vancouver and his inaugural book, Change Fluency, became a #1 bestseller across various categories including (1) Organizational Learning, (2) Organizational Behaviour, (3) Workplace Processes & Infrastructure, (4) Workplace Culture, and (5) Leadership & Motivation.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Digital Transformation & Disruption Leadership | AI & Future of Work Strategy | Change Management & Organizational Agility | Innovation & Growth Strategy | Resilience, Well-Being & Human-Centered Leadership | Culture, Engagement & Team Performance

NAVIGATE: Leading teams through digital disruption

Navigating this era of digital disruption can often feel like we’re journeying into uncharted territory, where change rockets ahead at supersonic speed. While we strive to drive meaningful and innovative transformations, we grapple with overcoming change fatigue, fueling team engagement, and supercharging our skillsets.

As leaders, the challenge we now face is figuring out how to lead our teams confidently through the turbulence of disruption. In this 60-minute keynote, disruption strategist Jay Kiew will share research-backed case studies and playbooks of trailblazing organizations and individuals that have successfully navigated change. He will unpack Change Fluency™, the leading change navigation playbook that will equip your teams with the tools and strategies needed to skillfully navigate the future of work.

Audiences will come away with

– Understand how to navigate disruption with confidence and connection, leveraging key research-backed insights and case studies about market leaders that have flourished in disruption.

– Change Fluency, the proven three-step change management playbook for leaders to create adaptive organizations.

– How to use personal and professional challenges as catalysts to cultivate growth and resilience.

Perfect for…

– Leaders who are looking to drive transformation that sticks and stands out

– Leaders wrestling with digital transformations & human capital disruptions

EVOLVE: Driving Growth in the Age of AI

As the pace of change accelerates around us, how do we lead our teams to integrate AI meaningfully to drive innovation and growth across our organizations?

As the world adopts AI, organizations will struggle to find their competitive edge. After all, using the same groundbreaking platforms will result in the same groundbreaking results – ultimately leading to a lack of differentiation between competitors. Individuals and industries must learn to differentiate themselves or be disrupted.

In this 60-min keynote, innovation strategist Jay Kiew will share how trailblazing organizations are driving innovation and integrating AI meaningfully. He will also unpack Change Fluency™, a leading change navigation playbook that equips audiences with strategies needed to skillfully navigate the evolution of work.

The transformation that attendees experience

– Understand how the AI ecosystem is shifting the future of work, pinpointing the areas of greatest impact and opportunity.

– Develop the Change Fluency™ necessary to integrate AI innovation at work come Monday.

– Learn the Four Change Mindsets and how to support teams in creating capacity with a digital workforce

Perfect for…

– Learners curious about how work is being reimagined in 2026

– Leaders who want to understand how to bring their teams along the journey of integrating AI meaningfully within their organizations

– Executives looking to understand the implications of Agentic AI on the future of work

FLOURISH: Transforming resilience into joy through turbulent times

When disruption hits our lives, how do we flourish in the face of adversity?

In this 60-minute keynote, change navigation strategist Jay Kiew, half-blind cancer survivor and change navigation strategist, dives into the dynamics of transforming resilience into joy — even through our toughest times — while exploring the impact of community and connection.

He brings audiences on an unexpected journey of how our deepest struggles can unveil unexpected opportunities for joy and growth, inspiring audiences to reimagine their futures.

Audiences will come away with

– Strategies for resilience and positivity amidst upheaval

– The surprisingly transformative power of community support in overcoming challenges

– Case studies of the importance of organizational connections in enhancing collaboration

Perfect for…

– People leaders figuring out how to shift culture and bring joy back into their teams

– People leaders wanting to introduce futures thinking to their organizations

CHANGE FLUENCY: Leveraging the Language of Change to Drive Growth

As today’s change landscape accelerates, we are required to drive transformation while managing resistance, navigating change fatigue and ensuring cohesive team cultures. Our role, as leaders, is more complex and uncertain than ever before, as we constantly ask ourselves “How do we bring our teams along the journey?” and “What is holding us back from innovation and growth?”

The difference between organizations that thrive and those that struggle isn’t about managing change – it lies in developing fluency with it.

Just as learning a new language transforms how we think and communicate, developing Change Fluency transforms how we navigate disruption and drive growth. In this experiential 60-min keynote, innovation strategist Jay Kiew will unpack Change Fluency™, a leading change navigation playbook that equips audiences with strategies to speak the language of change with ease.

Audiences will come away with

– Understand the four Change Mindsets that shape our relationship with disruption

– Learn the three core skills required to build a Change Fluent mindset

– Develop the tactics necessary to integrate innovation at work come Monday.

Perfect for…

– Leaders who want to transform their organization’s relationship with change from exhausting to energizing

– Organizations seeking to differentiate themselves by mastering change as a core competency

Executives looking to drive transformation that delivers measurable growth

TESTIMONIALS

“He’s dynamic, intelligent, and always brings a positive attitude to every interaction. If you have the chance to work with Jay, take it!”

Amandeep Dhillon, Salesforce

“Jay was an absolute delight to work with. Jay was a keynote speaker at our annual employee PD Day. He presented on “How to Raise the Bar with AI.” From the moment we first met, Jay was the most wonderful partner. He took time to understand our needs, our company, and our AI fluency. He partnered with every important stakeholder within our learning and executive teams to build a tailored presentation. Jay’s talk was a highlight of our PD Day, a fan favourite! 10/10 recommend Jay! I look forward to many future opportunities to work together.”

Raquel Binder, Sr Manager, Talent Development, Jobber

“Immeasurably valuable; Jay helped us leverage AI in our daily operations.”

May Leong, Global Program Management Office, DELL

“Insightful keynote that allowed us to gain practical knowledge of how to leverage AI in our daily operations”

DELL Global Project Management Forum 

“Loved Jay’s high-energy, engaging, and hilarious keynote! His personable and relatable style, combined with sharp insights and interactive discussions, made complex ideas easy to digest and immediately actionable. Jay’s ability to blend humor, relevance, and transformation made his session a true highlight of the event. Whether sparking fresh thinking or aligning with company values, he left us inspired, energized, and ready to take action. #FullSend”

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