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23 April 2026

Speaker of the day: Jaz Ampaw‑Farr

Every day, UnoMe Swiss Speakers' Bureau spotlights one speaker from its roster. Today: Jaz Ampaw‑Farr, a leading voice on “Intelligence émotionnelle”. Available for events in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and across Switzerland, on topics such as Intelligence émotionnelle, Leadership et Management, resilience.

Background

Jaz Ampaw‑Farr is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and resilience advocate, whose deeply personal journey, from abuse, foster care, and homelessness to standing on global stages, shapes her compelling narrative. A former teacher, stand‑up comedian, TEDx speaker, TV presenter, and reality‑TV contestant, she co‑founded Be Human First Ltd with her husband Ed to help leaders embed courage, connection, and vulnerability in their cultures. Jaz is known for galvanising audiences from organisations like Google, BBC, Gucci, NHS, and the UK government.

• Holder of the 2022 Speaker of the Year and Best Live Gig awards
• TEDx speaker with her talk The Power of Everyday Heroes viewed in over 120 countries 
• Co‑founder of Be Human First Ltd, delivering transformational leadership programmes worldwide
• Featured presenter on TV shows and advisor on education policy
• Honoured as one of the UK’s top female motivational speakers

Languages

Speaking topics

  • Intelligence émotionnelle
  • Leadership et Management
  • resilience
  • Résilience émotionnelle
  • Author
  • Ceo
  • leadership
  • Speaker

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