Dara Simkin | Keynote Speaker, Author & Culture Expert
Dara Simkin · Keynotes · Programs · Coaching
Building leadership capabilities no algorithm can replace.
Author, Full Stack Human (Wiley, 2026) · Global Expert in Organisational Play · Executive Coach
Work with me
Three ways to work together.
Keynote Speaking
For conferences, leadership summits and all-hands
The room leaves different to how it arrived.
See keynotes →Leadership Programs
For teams, leadership groups and internal cohorts
Join a public cohort or bring a program in-house.
See programs →1:1 Coaching
For HR, L&D and People leaders
Private development for the person leading everyone else.
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See me on stage
This is what the room feels like.
New from Wiley, 2026
Full Stack Human
How to stay human in a world ruled by technology.
A research-backed guide to the capabilities leaders need most right now and why most organisations are accidentally training them out of their people.
"Full Stack Human cuts through the hype or fear often surrounding AI, and it sits in the rare space of being both optimistic and clear-eyed about technological change and how that impacts our very core."
"The insights and information feel like a necessary salve to the confounding, maddening complexities of modern existence. There's a certain liberation in understanding why our brains are struggling with the rapidly accelerating pace of technology."
"Timely, relevant and practical! This is a super useful, fun and honest book for anyone wanting help to navigate work and life in 'Brittle, Anxious, non-Linear and Incomprehensible' (BANI) world."
"This book was a clever combination of science-backed research, storytelling and practical application that made it difficult to put down."
Play isn't a distraction from work, it's what makes work human.
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“The energy in the room could've powered a small city!”
“A breath of fresh air.”
“Highly engaging and insightful.”
“Her energy is infectious.”
“Excited for the change ahead.”
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