5th Wisdom Dialogue Inspiring Change June 24
All 2026 Wisdom Speakers
Julio Hey
Radical Love
Founder
Julio Hey is a Brazilian filmmaker, producer, and co-founder of Café Royal and Sementeira Creative Studio. His documentaries explore spirituality, social transformation, and ecological awareness. Founder of the University of the Forest, he uses storytelling to inspire cultural change, regenerative futures, and deeper connections between people and nature.
Richard Barrett
Barrett Academy
Managing Director
Richard Barrett is an internationally recognised expert in organisational leadership and personal, cultural, and societal transformation. Founder of the Barrett Values Centre® and President of the Barrett Academy, he developed the Seven Levels of Consciousness Model. Author of 14 influential books, he inspires leaders worldwide through values-driven leadership, awareness, and human development.
Vasileios Basios
Galileo Commission
Senior Research, Physicist
Dr. Vasileios Basios is a senior researcher in Complex Systems Physics at the University of Brussels. Mentored by Nobel laureates, he explores self-organisation, emergence, and the philosophical foundations of science. His work bridges complexity science and consciousness studies, advocating for a reflective, post-mechanistic scientific paradigm rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Sylvia Becker-Hill
Stage Charisma Society
Researcher
Sylvia Becker-Hill is a Neuro Creativity™ researcher, artist, author, and leadership mentor dedicated to human development and transformation. Through Stage Charisma Society™, she supports women leaders in liberating their authentic voices and leadership presence. Her work bridges neuroscience, creativity, communication, and wisdom to foster individual and collective evolution.
Itzhak Beery
ITZHAK BEERY
West | Ambassador for Peace
Itzhak Beery is an internationally respected shamanic teacher, healer, and author. Initiated by Indigenous elders in Ecuador and Brazil, he blends ancient wisdom with modern life. A former NYC ad executive turned spiritual guide, he empowers others through workshops, writing, and community, nurturing the next generation of conscious healers.
Berry Behr
The Goldin Institute
Interfaith Interspiritual Minister
Rev. Berry Behr is a South African interfaith and interspiritual minister, environmental advocate, and peacebuilder. As Chairperson of the Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and Faith Leader Liaison for SAFCEI, she brings diverse spiritual traditions into dialogue, fostering understanding, compassion, and collective action for a more just and sustainable world.
Angelique Boas
Casa Boas – Angelique Boas
Soul Mentor
Angelique is a shamanic practitioner, Soul Mentor, and Artist with over 30 years of experience. Rooted in Indigenous wisdom, her work includes rituals, women’s circles, and Full Moon ceremonies inspired by Jamie Sams. Through sacred sessions, she guides others to reconnect with nature, spirit, and their inner truth.
Annabel Borgois
CO-CREATOR
Owner
Annabel Bourgois is a Master Certified Coach (MCC), facilitator, and artist dedicated to creating space for greater freedom, joy, and creativity. Through a presence rooted in deep listening and openness, she supports transformative change by helping individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, authentic expression, and natural aliveness.
Carolien Brouwer
carolienbrouwer
Leader
Carolien Brouwer is a creative innovator and bridge builder who connects people, ideas, and initiatives to turn vision into action. Driven by curiosity, authenticity, and collaboration, she fosters meaningful innovation and lasting impact. She believes the most effective solutions are those that remain deeply human, combining creativity, empathy, and purpose.
Sarida Brown
Inayatiyya Healing
International Leader
Sarida Brown is the international leader in the Sufi path of Inayatiyya and Inayatiyya Healing and former editor and founder of Caduceus, international magazine (since 1987) focusing on health, healing and spirituality and exploring the frontiers of sacred science.
Pedro Carta
Upaya Integration
PhD
Dr. Pedro Carta is a philosopher, researcher, and integration specialist with a PhD in Wisdom Studies. Bridging ancient wisdom traditions, modern science, and somatic practice, he supports individuals navigating transformative experiences, helping them integrate profound insights into daily life with clarity, embodiment, and meaningful personal growth.
Leyla Castro
Healing Arts & Communication
Neuro Coach
Leyla Castro, raised in the Andes, weaves nature, silence, and song to awaken heart-centered awareness. Blending ancestral wisdom with NeuroCoaching principles, she supports others in emotional integration, authentic connection, and the discovery of their own inner guidance. Her work invites presence, deep listening, and resonance between the inner and outer worlds.
Pema Chödrön
The Pema Chödrön Foundation
Buddhist
Pema Chödrön is an American Tibetan Buddhist nun, teacher, and bestselling author whose teachings have inspired millions around the world. Renowned for her practical and compassionate approach, she helps people cultivate mindfulness, resilience, and inner peace by bringing Buddhist wisdom into everyday life.
Sagar Constantin
sagarconstantin
PhD
Sagar Constantin is an internationally recognized speaker, author, teacher, and business psychology consultant with more than 25 years of experience. Combining psychology, neuroscience, and practical wisdom, she helps people develop self-awareness, navigate change, and lead with authenticity, bringing powerful insights to leaders, teams, and organizations worldwide.
Nora Csiszar
Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research
Psychologist & Martial-artist
Nóra Csiszár has a Masters degree in Psychology with research on positive psychology, the science of happiness and human well-being. She is a martial-artist and a filmmaker. She is the Communications Director of the Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research.
Filippo Dal Fiore
University of Bologna
Independent Researcher
Dr. Filippo Dal Fiore is a spiritually grounded social scientist and philosopher, teaching at the University of Bologna. A lifelong seeker and multidisciplinarian, he envisions a science that reconnects with the heart. He facilitates cross-cultural dialogue among spiritually informed leaders to help bridge the gap between science, soul, and society.
Ulisse Di Corpo
Syntropy
Computer Scientist Theorist
Ulisse Di Corpo is a psychologist, statistician, and pioneer of the Syntropy Theory — a paradigm-shifting framework exploring consciousness, retrocausality, and the balance of energy and information. With decades of research and experimental validation, he co-authors cutting-edge work with his partner Antonella Vannini, expanding science beyond mechanistic reductionism.
Jeff Dunne
ICRL
President
Dr. Jeff Dunne is a bridge between science and spirit. As a consciousness researcher, writer, and storyteller, he explores how awareness shapes reality. Through his work with ICRL and his novel Nexus, he invites us to remember our wholeness and co-create a more conscious, heart-centered world.
Enrique Enriquez
ENRIQUE ENRIQUEZ
West | Dealer of Signs
Enrique Enriquez, born in Caracas in 1969, is a poet, artist, and unconventional thinker living in New York. For over two decades, he has explored the magical nature of language and symbols, engaging in poetic dialogues with birds. His work reveals meaning through presence, rhythm, and radical attention to the moment.
Carlo Fontana Giusti
Facilitation Zone Srl
Founder
Carlo is an executive coach, facilitator, and leadership educator working with international organizations and business schools across Europe and the Middle East. Founder of Facilitation Zone, he supports cultural transformation and leadership development through coaching, dialogue, and experiential learning, combining strategic insight with deep human awareness and transformational facilitation.
Rev. Dr. K. M. George
Sopana Orthodox Academy
Director
Fr. Dr. K. M. George is an Indian theologian, scholar, writer, and educator. Director of the Sopana Orthodox Academy in Kerala, he has taught internationally and served in ecumenical leadership roles. Author of numerous books in Malayalam and English, his work explores theology, culture, ethics, and contemporary thought.
Adam C. Hall
SoulGuide LLC
FOUNDER & CEO
Adam C. Hall is a teacher, author, speaker, and impact investor. Founder of EarthKeeper Alliance and SoulGuide LLC, he’s dedicated to conscious and business evolution. A former real estate CEO, Adam now empowers individuals to unlearn limiting beliefs and align with purpose, through books, talks, and transformative media.
Murshida Amat-un-Nur Hayat
Inayatiyya South Asia
Scholar & Regional Head
Murshida Amat-un-Nur is the regional head of Inayatiyya South Asia and Pakistan’s national representative. A spiritual guide and scholar with 25 years on the Sufi path, she teaches and writes on Sufism, Universal Spirituality, and the Sacred Feminine, inspiring balance and awakening in all creation.
Joseph Jaworski
Jaworski Associated LLC
Founder
Joseph Jaworski, Co-founder and Chairman of Generon International, is a pioneer in transformational leadership and strategic foresight. From his home in the Texas Hill Country, he continues to guide global leaders, inspiring them to lead with wisdom, authenticity, and vision while nurturing his inner life through qigong, meditation, and nature.
Betty J. Kovacs
The Kamlak Center
PhD
Dr. Betty J. Kovacs bridges scholarship and spiritual experience to explore humanity’s evolving consciousness. With a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Irvine, and decades of teaching myth and symbol, she illuminates how ancient wisdom and personal revelation reveal the deeper continuity of life, love, and transformation.
Camilla Kumara
Bright Auroras
Founder
Camilla Kumara is a spiritual mentor, speaker, and author based in Sweden. Drawing on transpersonal psychology, intuitive guidance, and esoteric traditions, she supports profound inner transformation through mentoring, workshops, and retreats. Founder of Bright Auroras, she is also the creator of New Earth Portals and author of Voice of Mary.
Chief Phil Lane Jr
Four Worlds International Institute
Founder
Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr., a Dakota and Chickasaw leader, has dedicated over 55 years to Indigenous and global community development. Founder of Four Worlds International Institute, he advances environmental justice, youth leadership, and sacred site protection—merging ancestral wisdom with digital innovation to unify and heal the Human Family and Mother Earth.
Liane Lankreijer
Natuurlijk Je Kracht
Dutch Indigenous Elder
Liane Lankreijer is a speaker, shaman, and guide rooted in deep connection with nature and ancient wisdom. She helps individuals and groups reconnect with themselves, each other, and the Earth. Through rituals, vision, and grounded practices, she supports meaningful transformation toward a shared, sustainable, and soul-connected future.
Alexander Laszlo
in Syntony
Ecosystem Weaver
Alexander Laszlo, PhD, is a global expert in systems thinking and sustainability. He explores how empathy, innovation, and collaboration can create a thriving future. Speaker, educator, and author, he works to bridge science and society, inspiring people to lead with purpose and design more connected, resilient, and meaningful systems.
Juan Pablo Lazo Ureta
Caravana Por La Paz
Peace maker
Juan Pablo Lazo Ureta is a cultural activist, peace promoter, and president of the Peace Road Foundation. As co-founder of global caravans and ecovillages, he promotes healing, regeneration, and a culture of peace. Based in Chile, he connects local and global movements for ecological transformation and inner change.
Tina Lindhard
Centre for Conscious Awareness
President & Researcher
Dr. Tina Lindhard is a consciousness researcher, author, and certified instructor of Intuitive Meditation (Arka Dhyana). Her work bridges science, soul, and heart-based wisdom. She is President of CCASpain and Chair of Consciousness Research at CICA International, guiding global workshops and mentoring students in meditation, consciousness, and embodied spirituality.
Helene Lindmark
Grand Mother Helene
Wisdom Keeper, Voice for Mother Earth & Sami People
Helene Lindmark honors Sápmi traditions while guiding others toward inner healing. As a trauma specialist, she transforms wounds into gifts, bridging ancestral wisdom with modern sustainability. Her work helps shift collective pain into presence, reconnecting people with their roots and the deeper knowledge within. Helene is a voice of integration.
Ursula Lotti Kopp
OHANA
Teacher
Ursula Lotti Kopp combines a background in libraries, technology, research, and leadership consulting with decades of experience in Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra. Based near Lake Lugano, Switzerland, she co-creates transformative travel experiences through Good Life Academy, integrating cultural exploration, personal growth, and conscious living.
Laura Madsen
Group Inner Constellations
Ph.D.
A mystic scholar and inner-constellation facilitator, she guides individuals toward embodied spirituality through inner stillness and silence. Integrating sound healing and constellation work, her offerings nurture compassionate presence and deep soul connection. Her practice honors the receptive feminine within all, fostering transpersonal healing and a return to the home within.
Maria Mariotti
Honohono Tātou Katoa
Poutakawaenga
Maria is a yogini, educator, and project leader dedicated to restoring sacredness to life and death. With a global journey through motherhood, shamanism, and Vedic study, she bridges ancient wisdom and community care. As Honohono Tātou Katoa’s Project Manager, she empowers healing, reconnection, and death literacy through compassionate, spiritual leadership.
Mark Milton
Education 4 Peace
Founder
Mark is an educator, social innovator, and advocate for peace whose work has focused for more than three decades on cultivating listening, empathy, and emotional resilience. As Founder and Executive Director of Education 4 Peace, he inspires young people and communities to build understanding, compassion, and harmony across differences.
Pooven Moodley
Natural Justice
Executive Director
Pooven Moodley is a South African human rights and environmental lawyer, social justice activist, and global campaigner. From anti-apartheid activism at age 14 to halting a nuclear deal with Russia, he defends indigenous rights and territories worldwide, weaving ancient wisdom with legal advocacy for a just, sustainable future.
Pier Francesco Moretti
National Research Council of Italy
PhD
Pier Francesco Moretti is a physicist with two PhDs and over 90 international publications. An expert in spectroscopy, data analysis, and innovative technologies, he has contributed to international research projects and European institutions. He coordinates interdisciplinary training and research initiatives, advancing innovative approaches to advanced materials and complex systems.
Paolo Morley-Fletcher
AtmanWay
Founder
Founder of AtmanWay, an independent consulting company that pioneers a unique approach blending Strategy, Wisdom and Action to facilitate growth and change in leaders, organizations and society at large. Paolo is the initiator behind the Wisdom Dialogue movement, a global initiative that champions Silence & Dialogue to activate a new Dialogue for humanity.
Anthea Myburgh
Ubuntu Healing
Founder
Anthea Myburgh is the founder of Ubuntu Healing, a holistic practice supporting healing and reconnection for both humans and animals. A qualified Animal Communicator, she integrates energy healing, shamanic traditions, and Family Constellation Therapy with horses. Guided by the Ubuntu philosophy, she teaches and facilitates transformative healing experiences worldwide.
Perla Nahum
perlanahum
PR
Born in Tel Aviv and raised in Rome, Perla Nahum is an architect, cultural connector, and event strategist. Drawing on a multicultural background and a passion for bringing people together, she creates meaningful collaborations across diverse communities, fostering dialogue, inclusion, and shared experiences through culture, creativity, and human connection.
Barbara Nappini
Slow Food Italia
President
Barbara Nappini is President of Slow Food Italy and a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture, education, and cultural change. After leaving the fashion industry, she embraced rural life, founded a community association, and became a leader in Slow Food. She is the author of La natura bella delle cose.
Rutendo Ngara
Researcher & Advisor
Advisor
Rutendo Ngara is an African Indigenous Knowledge Systems practitioner, spiritual counsellor, and transdisciplinary researcher. A healer, martial artist, and international speaker, she integrates art, science, and spirituality to support collective transformation. She chairs the Credo Mutwa Foundation and co-founded Ancient Wisdom Africa to preserve and activate sacred Indigenous wisdom.
Calvin Niles
calvinniles
Storyteller
Calvin Niles is a communication coach, author, and transformational storyteller known as The Mindful Storyteller. Drawing on expertise in mindfulness, leadership, and strategic communication, he helps individuals and organizations communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact. He is the author of Mindful Storytelling and co-host of the Mindful Conversations podcast.
Appolinaire Oussou Lio
Normandy Chair for Peace
Prince of Benin
Appolinaire Oussou Lio, also known as Prince DJAKA Atawévi, is a geographer-naturalist and president of GRABE-BENIN. A leading expert in land jurisprudence, biodiversity, and indigenous knowledge, he also serves as Secretary General of Avrankou Municipality and works regionally in environmental governance, local development, and eco-cultural leadership across West Africa.
Vineeth Mathew Panayil
Vineeth Mathew Panayil is an Indian engineer, sustainability expert, and academic specializing in climate change and environmental policy. An alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University and MIT Sloan School of Management, he is a recognized speaker on climate action, contributing to national and international conferences and academic initiatives.
Sameer Patel
Kundalini Collective
Co-founder
Sameer Patel is a London-based independent filmmaker, writer, and producer exploring spiritual awakening, consciousness, trauma, and personal transformation. Co-founder of the Kundalini Collective, he creates films and documentaries that examine non-ordinary experiences and their implications for healing, culture, and our understanding of reality.
Patricia Pattinama
Medicine of Peace
Voice Soundhealer
Patricia Pattinama (Shabad Deep Kaur) is a singer, composer, and sound therapist devoted to the transformative power of sacred sound. Rooted in Yogic, Indigenous, and Esoteric traditions, she shares healing through concerts, therapy, and ceremonies. Her angelic voice touches hearts and inspires deep inner listening and peace.
Mario Pereda
Cuando Escucio Dibujuo
Dream catching scribing
Mario Pereda is a visual artist and graphic recorder who transforms listening into imagery. Through intuitive drawing, he reveals what lies beyond words—emotions, insights, and dreams—supporting personal and collective transformation. His visual language helps people reconnect with creativity and see the invisible made visible.
Hera Pierce
Honohono Tātou Katoa
East | Māori kaumatua
Hera shares the pakiwaitara—mythical stories woven with Mātauranga—from her Tūpuna to her Mokopuna. Her work honours Wahine Māori, celebrating Mana Wahine and Tangata Whenua as pillars of balance and identity. She advocates for reconnecting with whakapapa as a source of power, purpose, and cultural integrity.
Jennifer Pipolo
SPIRITUAL COACHING & CONSCIOUS LIVING
Spiritual Coach
Jennifer Pipolo is a multilingual spiritual coach, performer, and consciousness guide. With over 15 years of global experience, she blends ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience. She teaches meditation and mindful living, works with high-level creatives and leaders, and leads transformational retreats worldwide, including immersive experiences with dolphins and whales.
Susan Prescott
drsusanprescott
MD, PhD
Professor Susan Prescott MD, PhD is a pediatrician, immunologist, artist, and internationally acclaimed author whose pioneering work explores the connections between human health, planetary well-being, and consciousness. Bridging science, creativity, and compassion, she inspires integrated approaches to flourishing futures for people, communities, and the Earth.
Mária Sági
mariasagidr
Dr. Mária Sági is a Hungarian psychologist, researcher, and author whose work spans psychology, creativity, sociology, macrobiotics, and information medicine. Science Director of the Club of Budapest, she has published extensively and contributed to international research on culture, consciousness, health, and societal transformation.
María José Sánchez Yago
LIDERO
CEO
María José Sánchez Yago is a business humanist, executive coach, speaker, and founder of Creatia Human. For over twenty years, she has helped global leaders build more human-centered and sustainable organizations. She teaches at international business schools, promotes STEAM vocations, and received the Pioneras_IT 2023 award.
Banafsheh Sayyad
Dance of Oneness
Artistic Director
Banafsheh Sayyad is an internationally acclaimed Persian sacred dance artist and the creator of Dance of Oneness®, blending rigorous dance technique with spiritual embodiment. Born in Iran, she brings liberation, joy, and a postmodern vision of Persian dance to audiences worldwide, performing and teaching across North America, Europe, and Turkey.
Otto Scharmer
Presencing Institute
CONSCIOUS CATALYST
Otto Scharmer is an action researcher and author of Theory U. He focuses on systemic transformation, emphasizing human connection, empathy, and collective intelligence. Through his work at MIT and the Presencing Institute, he guides leaders to shift from ego-driven to eco-centered approaches, fostering a more sustainable and equitable world.
Alan Seale
Transformational Presence
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Alan Seale is a global mentor, author, and speaker who empowers leaders and changemakers to live and lead with purpose. Founder of the Center for Transformational Presence, he blends wisdom, heart, and presence to help others unlock their potential and create meaningful impact in their lives and work.
Magdalena Smieszek
Cosmocitizens Foundation
Humanitarian and Educator
Magdalena Smieszek is an international lawyer, researcher, and founder of Cosmocitizens Foundation. For over a decade, she has worked with UN agencies on human rights, development, and governance. Her work explores planetary citizenship, ethical leadership, and the evolution of law in response to global challenges and technological change across societies.
Marti Spiegelman
Shaman’s Light
Founder and Board Member
Marti Spiegelman is a leadership advisor, visionary, and founder of Shaman’s Light™. With over 40 years of experience in indigenous technologies of consciousness, she brings ancient wisdom to modern innovation. She is a Board Member of the Andean Research Institute and Advisory Board Member of the 1Earth Institute
Bob Otis Stanley
Sacred Garden Community Church
Senior Pastor
Bob “Otis” Stanley is a spiritual teacher, community builder, and Senior Pastor of the Sacred Garden Community Church. Drawing on more than 40 years of study and practice, he explores how sacred plant traditions, contemplative inquiry, and spiritual freedom can deepen connection, meaning, and human flourishing.
Gyorgyi Szabo
AtmanWay
Education Leader
Gyorgyi Szabo, PhD, is Dean of Graduate Studies at Ubiquity University and Academic Advisor for AtmanWay. Former Executive Director at the Laszlo Institute, she co-founded ELCAS and contributed to global initiatives. An author and international lecturer, she promotes conscious evolution through a holistic approach to metaphysics and healing practices.
Susan Taylor
TayloredWisdom LLC
Founder
Susan Taylor is a transformational coach and facilitator with 30+ years of experience, empowering clients to unlock potential and achieve meaningful results. As CEO and co-founder of Generon International, she integrates Bohmian Dialogue to transform leadership and culture. She is also a writer, speaker, and advocate for conscious leadership.
Astrid Tebberman
PwC
Sr. Director, Leadership & Change
Astrid Tebberman is passionate about inner development and conscious leadership. With a background in corporate consulting and a deep curiosity for human behavior, she helps individuals and organizations grow from within. Her work fosters empathy, collaboration, and cultural awareness as pathways to inclusive, values-driven environments and meaningful, sustainable transformation.
Dr. Sabu Thomas
Mahatma Ghandi University
Emiretus Professor
Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas is an internationally renowned materials scientist and academic leader at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. With over 1,800 publications, 160,000 citations, 25 patents, and 200 books, he is a leading figure in polymer science and nanotechnology, fostering global collaborations and advancing innovative materials research.
Steve Tulowitzki
ROA Institute
Founder
Steve Tulowitzki is creator of the Six Ratios of Human Nature and founder of the ROA Institute. With a background in engineering, strategy consulting, and systems coaching, he helps leaders navigate complexity with authenticity. His work is dedicated to fostering self-understanding as the foundation for human connection and collective flourishing.
Aleka Vial de Grenade
Fundación Hypatia
Co-founder & President
Aleka Vial is a Chilean journalist, editor, and co-founder of Fundación Hypatia. With over two decades dedicated to human development, she leads initiatives that foster ethical, ecological, and spiritual awareness. Her work promotes feminine leadership, heart intelligence, and regeneration in organizations, communities and public institutions across Latin America.
Viviana Voorwald
Tribe500
Founder
Viviana Voorwald is founder of TRIBE500, a platform dedicated to human potential and conscious leadership. After a 29-year corporate career, including 18 years as a PwC Partner, she now helps leaders and organizations navigate change by integrating leadership, wellbeing, innovation, and human development to build resilient, future-ready workplaces.
Hema Vyas
HEMA VYAS INC.
Omnipreneurial Psychologist
Hema Vyas is an award-winning corporate wellness mentor and Omnipreneurial Psychologist™. She guides leaders to align with heart intelligence, blending ancient insight with modern business. A trusted advisor to global brands, Hema champions conscious leadership rooted in wellbeing, humanity, and sustainability for meaningful impact in work and life.
Stewart Wallis
WEAll The Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Co-Founder
Stewart Wallis is Co-Founder of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll). He previously served as Executive Director of the New Economics Foundation and International Director of Oxfam GB. He also worked at the World Bank and in business leadership roles. He is co-author of A Finer Future and was awarded an OBE for services to Oxfam.
Jessica Wawoe
Tribal wisdom
Founder
Jessica, a cross-cultural guide and mother of two, founded Tribal Wisdom to connect people through ancient teachings. Deeply rooted in nature, equity, and community, she creates spaces for shared learning. Her global journey reflects her passion for wisdom, connection, and rediscovering humanity’s bond with Earth—and each other.