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Testimonials

Ana Lucia Jardim connects principles from dance and art to effective business leadership as gracefully as she moves in synchrony with the musicians in her Flamenco performances. Her presentation left our audience feeling energized, with a fresh perspective on achieving successful transformation through trust and embracing our humanity. We are grateful to have had Ana Lucia kick off our six-month leadership development program and are now more inspired and committed than ever.

Theresa Bommarito & Jamie Moore

Workplace Strategy Partners,
Genentech

In nearly 20 years of professional career I’ve seen so much, but it is rare to experience something as powerful, moving, and genuinely captivating as the keynote performance Ana Lúcia and her musicians delivered.

Thank you for such
a memorable moment! I wish you all the very best as you continue inspiring audiences.

David Rocha

Head of Financial Performance
Sanofi Vaccines

Ana’s talk imprinted the idea of a liberated leader that senses and responds freely, not just to the current business needs, but also to those we anticipate.We were inspired and I plan on working with Ana again!

Cesar Sanchez

Assistant Vice Chancellor,
University of California, San Francisco

Undoubtedly one of the most captivating talks we've ever experienced.

Ana Lucia has a remarkable gift for connecting with the audience—her authenticity and compelling story resonate deeply.

Her talk is not only inspiring but also refreshingly unique, standing out from the norm. Everyone walked away energised, inspired, and brimming with the drive to create.

Filipa Pinto
de Carvalho

RedBridge Lisbon

I was fascinated by how Ana connected the topic of leadership with the art of flamenco. I felt inspired and already have plans on how to use this for my next project.

Martin Pedrini

Design head,
Studio Pedrini

The talk was mind-blowing, a life-changing speech. It instantly unblocked some knowledge that was hiding inside of me.

Loïc Veillard Garoz

Founder and CTO,
Blitz No Code

The talk was one of the most inspiring things I have seen. It has made me think of the ways I could integrate my 2 lives- my “creative life” (outside of work) and my work life. Which I have always felt a huge disconnect between. I couldn’t see how the two could ever link before and now I can.

Bridie Tyler

Marketing Associate,
Upswing Aerial

I walked away with amazing tools for entrepreneurship and research into art, I was delighted! Thank you so much!

Maiara Oliveira

Product Manager,
Indigo Hive

This was an incredible event. I felt very inspired by how our hobbies can be connected to our roles and our work.

Mara Gaucho

Trade Marketing,
Elea Laboratories

Ana Lucia is an amazing communicator. She is well-structured but also very spontaneous and able to move the audience emotionally. I learned new things that made me think and reflect. I really liked it! 

Teresa Temudo

Pediatric Neurologist

I was enchanted by Ana Lucia's talk and live flamenco performance, her message on the importance of rhythm and synchrony for our development and effectiveness as leaders was spot on!

Doctor Elisa Keating

Principal Researcher, 
CINTESIS

Similar to a TED talk but even better. Ana Lucia Jardim made us cry, dance, learn about change management through arts, and even consider leaving everything behind and going to dance for months in Spain.

More than that, in a moment where our society talks mainly about productivity and efficiency through budgets cuts, layoffs, and pushing harder, with no time to rest or "feel", she reminds us how art, music and dance are a common trait in high-performance individuals, Nobel laureates, scientists, etc.

Also, through music and dance, where musicians and dancers feel, sync, and tune into a flow state, adapting to the needs as they appear and letting go of control because all of them know where to go, she taught us how a great team works.

Pedro Rocha

CEO of Atelier App

Undoubtedly the most insightful and inspiring talk I've attended in the past few years. Ana Lucia took me through what it felt like an inward journey through my own story.

I was always proud of my background in dance and how I managed to translate multiple of my skills into my tech career. But having someone with 20 years of experience in business and leadership basically "dance it to my face" completely took me by surprise.

It made me think of everything I achieved, but more importantly, of how I can apply my knowledge, experience, and art-business-tech insights even more moving forward. Can't wait to see where this will take me.

Let's keep moving!

Deborah Lago

Lead Product Manager Kantar

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a flamenco/business leadership talk, but I came away so inspired to connect my artistic self to my career self.

Something I’ve never considered before. I recommend this for anyone who needs a little inspiration in their professional life.

Gina Buckley

Researcher and Archaeologist

This talk was surprisingly inspiring! It appeals to both the spiritually inclined as well as the more logic-oriented people. Ana, keep up the good work!

Pedro Lobato

Global Product Manager Klöckner Pentaplast

I have worked with many organizations focused on change, and I loved the parallels and the idea that side creative hobbies are crucial to developing our ability to think outside the box when we tackle problems in the business world.

Gabriela Gadeva

Program Manager, MessageBird

I absolutely loved every single second of Ana’s talk. Very inspiring and authentic.

Minji Gim

Senior Product Designer
Overstory

Ana Lucia is a force of nature. She really owns the room.

Andrea Riccardo Secchia

Supplier Manager, SIDEL

Extremely inspiring and thought-provoking talk!

Francisco Silva

Managing Partner, Standard Algorithm

Moving and transformational.

Ana Lucia's talk masterfully revealed the vital link between performance and creativity. It is one of those talks that has the potential to change a career or life trajectory.

Powerful and timely.

Kate Shifman

FounderAOMA

Profound and engaging talk!
Much needed in these times of uncertainty.

Aurelie

Founder
Embody Agency

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