Speech: The Power of Culture: How It Can Make or Break Your organisation

A Keynote Speech by Dr Finn Majlergaard

This speech is about why your company culture will either be an enabler or a hindrance to your ESG transformation

What you need to know before booking this speech on how the power of culture will change your company?

Who is this speech on the power of culture aimed at?

This speech has 4 target audiences, namely:

    1. Corporate executives and leaders, who are responsible for driving ESG transformation within their organisations and would benefit from understanding the role of culture in achieving their goals.
    2. Investors and shareholders. – They are increasingly interested in investing in companies that prioritize ESG issues and would benefit from understanding how culture impacts ESG performance.
    3. Employees and staff play a critical role in implementing ESG policies and practices within their organisations and would benefit from understanding how culture can support or hinder these efforts.
    4. Industry experts and analysts are often called upon to provide insights and guidance on ESG issues and would benefit from understanding the importance of culture in driving ESG transformation.

Why should you book this speech?

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This famous quote by management consultant Peter Drucker highlights the importance of company culture in driving success. But how does culture impact ESG transformation? Can it really make or break your efforts? Join Dr Finn Majlergaard as we explore the role of culture in ESG transformation and discover how it can be the secret ingredient that takes your organisation to the next level.

 Dr. Finn Majlergaard will explain the crucial role of Culture in ESG Transformation and how the company culture can impact ESG transformation in both a bad and good direction. He will include examples from the clients Gugin has worked with as well as other cases where cultural change has fuelled the ESG transformation.

 Other topics that will be covered in the speech are:

  1. The Benefits of a Strong Culture for ESG Transformation
  2. How does ESG transformation affect employee engagement and retention?
  3. How does ESG transformation influence innovation and creativity?
  4. How does ESG transformation influence reputation and brand value?
  5. The Risks of a Weak Culture for ESG Transformation.
  6. Lack of employee buy-in and participation.
  7. Negative impact on reputation and brand value.
  8. Strategies for Building a Strong Culture for ESG Transformation.
  9. Leadership commitment and accountability.
  10. Employee involvement and empowerment

 There will not be time to cover all the above aspects unless the speech is converted into a longer workshop format. If you book this as a speech we will discuss which of the topics to focus on.

Where is the keynote speech delivered?

Dr Finn Majlergaard delivers his keynote speeches all over the world, either at conferences, business schools or corporate events. Often the speeches are followed up by a work or training session for a smaller audience. You can learn more about Gugin’s training sessions and workshops here.

Who is Dr Finn Majlergaard?

Award-winning keynote speaker ob cross-cultural leadership Finn Majllergaard

Dr Finn Majlergaard is an award‑winning keynote speaker who inspires audiences worldwide with his insights into the power of culture in business success.

A French citizen by choice, he personifies the cross‑cultural dexterity he champions on stage.

Finn founded and still helms three prosperous companies in France, bringing real‑world entrepreneurial gravitas to his talks.

He gained his doctorate examining how organisational culture fuels sustainable competitive advantage.

For more than twenty years he has addressed conferences on five continents, captivating executives, policymakers, and MBA candidates alike.

His signature keynotes reveal how embracing cultural diversity accelerates innovation and revenue growth.

A former corporate strategist, he translates complex intercultural theory into practical tactics leaders can deploy the very next day.

Clients ranging from FTSE 100 boards to high‑growth start‑ups consistently rate him “top‑rated” for energy, clarity, and depth of evidence.

He tailors every speech meticulously, weaving sector‑specific case studies with live audience polling.

Respected outlets such as the Financial Times and Harvard Business Review quote him as a foremost authority on cultural intelligence.

Fluent in English, French, and Danish, he effortlessly engages multilingual audiences without missing a nuance.

Finn mentors emerging leaders and top-executives through executive programmes at leading European and Asian business schools.

His forthcoming book, Unleashing the Power of Culture for Exponential Growth, distils lessons from more than 300 global engagements.

Away from the podium, he advocates purposeful AI and sustainable leadership across his influential 27‑thousand‑strong LinkedIn network.