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Keynote Pianist, Business Leader & Entrepreneur, and Author | Applying the Traits of Virtuoso Musicians to Business and Life

Felipe Gomez Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Keynote Pianist, Business Leader & Entrepreneur, and Author | Applying the Traits of Virtuoso Musicians to Business and Life

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Felipe Gomez
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA

Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship

Secondary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation

 

Felipe Gomez Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Felipe Gomez is a 25-year entrepreneur and senior executive for multinational firms. He uses his piano to reveal the habits of virtuosos and how to apply those habits to business and life. Gomez inspires organizations to unleash individual and collective virtuosity. His events are immersive, multi-sensory, music-filled. He has spoken in 33 countries on five continents and is the author of two books on exceptional performance.

BUSINESS LEADER WITH A PASSION FOR MUSIC: Felipe is positively inspiring, combining his business experience with his love of music to lay out a new path to business and personal transformation. UNLEASHING VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCE: Virtuosity is the highest level of performance and accomplishment. Felipe blends his piano, video, images, storytelling, and business insight to unpack the habits of elite musicians that we all can adopt to elevate performance as individuals and teams. LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF CONDUCTORS: Business leaders can learn a lot from the way conductors lead orchestras. They don’t play an instrument, but they create the sound. Music lessons in leadership. EVERYONE PLAYING IN TUNE: Music brings the team together. Felipe’s humor and message leave people connected, inspired, and armed with renewed passion to collaborate and innovate…together. MOVING HEARTS AND MINDS GLOBALLY: Potent and powerful, Felipe’s one-of-a-kind presentation transcends culture. He’s given over 1,300 presentations in 36 countries; Felipe’s insights resonate across industries and cultures. SPEAKS ABOUT: Leadership • Peak Performance • Teamwork • Organizational Culture • Innovation • Resilience • Change • Human Connection • Employee Engagement • Excellence Virtuoso musicians embody complete mastery of their craft and perform with unbridled passion and joy. During his impressive decades-long business career as an entrepreneur and senior executive in multinational firms, Felipe Gomez was obsessed with their virtuosity and believed business could learn great lessons about elevating individual and team performance by embracing the habits of elite performers in music. In 2014, Felipe combined his business experience with his lifelong passion for music and his belief that everyone is capable of great things. He created a one-of-a-kind multi-media keynote experience for audiences that blends breathtaking live piano performance with video, images, and audience interaction. The serious message lands solidly – delivered with unforgettable humor, storytelling, and practical business insights. Music brings people together like nothing else, and Felipe inspires individuals and organizations to think differently, lead boldly, and perform at their very best. Having delivered more than 1,300 presentations in 36 countries, Felipe has earned a global reputation for presentations that are high impact and fun – moving hearts, changing minds, and helping people flourish so they can become virtuosos and achieve extraordinary things…together. Before pursuing speaking full-time, Felipe spent more than 25 years as an entrepreneur, senior executive, and business leader. He built companies, launched new ventures, led multicultural teams, and guided organizations through growth, innovation, and change. As managing director of Compass Group Colombia, he tripled the division's revenue and increased operating profits by 130 percent. He later served as Innovation and International Business Development Director for Latin America, led the successful launch of Farmacity in Colombia, and co-founded Azurian, one of Latin America's pioneering internet consulting firms. That real-world leadership experience gives Felipe a perspective few keynote speakers possess. Whether speaking to executives, sales teams, healthcare professionals, educators, or entrepreneurs, he understands the realities leaders face and translates timeless principles into practical strategies that resonate long after the event ends. Felipe has been featured at TED, the Global Peter Drucker Forum, the Oslo Business Forum, the World Business Forum, and countless corporate and association events worldwide. Remarkably, his speaking career has grown almost entirely through reputation, referrals, and repeat engagements – a testament to the lasting impact of his keynote experiences. Beyond the stage, Felipe is the author of two books on exceptional performance, Attitude e and Bitacora De Una Pandemia En Quince Conversaciones and the founder of Allegro, a nonprofit organization that brings live therapeutic music to hospital intensive care units, delivery rooms, cancer treatment centers, and other healthcare settings. His work reflects a lifelong belief that beauty, compassion, and human connection have the power to transform lives. Felipe holds an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland and has completed executive studies in Leading Digital Business Transformation. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Pilar, where they are raising four children who remind them every day that the greatest lessons in leadership are learned not only in business, but in life.
“Felipe was phenomenal! The music & the message all tied in so perfectly with our content and event theme. He was an absolute joy to work with! Our attendees were truly blown away and there were many that shared that his session was the highlight of the week.” – Chick-Fil-A "Everyone is saying your session was their biggest highlight. ” – Events Director, Fidelity "Everything went really well, and your performance was unforgettable! You can't imagine how happy and grateful I am and how you managed to make such an impact on so many people! THANK YOU SO MUCH!” – Director, Portuguese Association of Distribution Companies “You did it again! Bravo, Felipe.” –YPO “I’ve been attending this conference for 20 years. What you did today has been the best session of all. AMAZING!” – VP Marketing, Samsung “Felipe's presentations provide a unique combination of powerful ideas with compelling emotional impact. At WOBI we have been working with Felipe for many years and he has spoken with us at multiple events in cities on four continents. Wherever he has spoken with us around the world, he has never failed to inspire our audiences of senior executives with content that is relevant and timely and a format that is truly memorable.” – Content Director, Managing Director, WOBI USA “Felipe Gomez fills rooms with joy. His performance accentuates his message of empathy, courage and service to others and reinforces participants' belief in themselves as meaningful and impactful leaders. (It's just a bonus that he is a pleasure to collaborate with.)” – VP, MPI Academy “Thank you for bringing the Saul Ewing LLP retreat theme of harmony to life through music. You struck the perfect chord and proved that harmony in music and law both require dedication, collaboration, and a shared vision. You reminded us that our diverse perspectives and skills, when united and working together, creates something truly extraordinary and impactful for our clients. Your talent and insight were truly inspiring, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness the impact of your work firsthand.” – Managing Partner Saul Ewing LLP “Congratulations once again on your fabulous presentation at the YPO EDGE in Barcelona! You were a smashing success!” – YPO Executive “I’ve been attending YPO events for 25 years. This was by far, the best keynote I’ve heard.” – YPO Member “One of the most impactful sessions I’ve ever attended. The profound leadership lessons, combined with Felipe’s masterful piano interpretation are moving and life changing. No matter your age or profession, the impact is amazing.” – CEO, GE Appliances “Felipe represents a very unique blend of a thought leader, a humanist, a true artist, a restless doer, persistent and determined. Felipe is an experienced speaker who conjures an outstanding multimedia experience that brings the audience to their feet, grateful for his simple but powerful message that provides frameworks and insights to orchestrate transformational change.” – CEO Argentina Airports, content curator, speaker, and author “Excellent content and delivery. Great way of using technology, the piano, and impactful reflection moments.” – Director, SAP Academy “Wow! Our 3000 team members enjoyed your thought-provoking virtual session. ¡Outstanding!” – Partner, EY “Virtuoso is simply awesome! ... It’s a unique exposé of timeless principles connecting hearts and minds with high performance tools for individuals and teams. Bring Felipe to your event and you will make it the most memorable event ever.” – Caribbean Shipping Association “Outstanding, the messages are so powerful and so relevant and delivered in such a wonderful way.” – Amazon “Thank you for your remarkable, inspiring and thought-provoking keynote .” – Managing Director, Philips Europe “Although I acknowledge that your presentation is relevant to any organization, it would have been very difficult for us to find a better match to our specific needs. I appreciate your time and the energy with which you delivered your keynote. I truly congratulate you for the quality of your presentation.” – IBM “Through application of his own model of method, attitude, and passion, he inspired our team to make better personal decisions to lead at a higher level. We are forever transformed.” – Vice Chancellor for Culture Development, Texas Tech University “This week at Autodesk we had the opportunity to share with a great speaker and outstanding piano performer. His session, besides the great content he delivers its an entirely different experience.” – Region President, Autodesk “I had the opportunity to attend one of the best business presentations I have ever seen. Felipe Gomez is the real deal. Great takeaways! “ – Pro Team Leader, The Home Depot “Energizing performance... relevant content, inspirational and entertaining. Felipe understands the hospitality space and uses his unique Virtuoso talent to communicate his message to a diverse audience of senior leaders”. – VP Golf Operations, Marriott “Felipe is a must have speaker!! His message blended with music is one- of-a-kind. Felipe received a standing ovation from +800 attendees at a recent convention.” – Dell “If you are looking for an inspirational speaker to motivate your team, inspire your team, and help your team raise their game…. You MUST bring Felipe Gomez to meet with your team. Our time together has been a gift. “ – VP Talent Acquisition, Whole Foods Market “Felipe Gomez was an ideal choice to open our global leadership conference. Everyone left his session with music in our hearts!” – CEO, Insights “Felipe Gomez’s powerful closing at Oslo Business Forum 2022 was nothing short of transformative—igniting the room with inspiration, insight, and a call to action we will never forget.” – CEO, Oslo Business Forum
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