- André Leonardo
Lecturer at ISCTE – Executive Education, coordinator of the Empowerment postgraduate program at the same institution, and one of Portugal’s most sought-after executive trainers and speakers, having delivered lectures to over 150,000 people in nine different countries. Master’s in Management from ISCTE-IUL. Specialized in behavioral science, motivation, strategy, entrepreneurship, and public speaking, he is also an entrepreneur behind Faz Acontecer, Mid-Atlantic Hostel & Volcanic Hostel, among others.
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“André Leonardo is accustomed to speaking to all kinds of audiences and in a variety of settings, where he delivers his words with strong intensity, reflecting both his unique and ‘out-of-the-box’ life journey and the many diverse experiences he has had during his travels and the inspiring stories he has encountered across the globe. Combined with his academic background, this results in impactful lectures and trainings that have reached over 150,000 people in nine countries, spanning numerous national and international organizations.
The team embraced his way of communicating, and even after several days they are still talking about the message he conveyed to us.
Jorge Salgueiro
Chairman, Dynamic Ideas
His learnings, passion, perseverance, and understanding of how different countries
and how entrepreneurs achieve success and overcome challenges left a mark on everyone!
Suman Shakya
CEO OnePlanet Solution, Nepal
Hearing about André's experience was very inspiring and motivating. He manages to apply in practice what
most people only know in theory. The world needs more 'André Leonardos'!
Susana Sequeira
CEO Partners & SharkTank investor, Portugal
The story is captivating, and the speech is full of powerful messages and deep emotion. Congratulations!
Ana Paula Baixinho
SIEMENS, Portugal
Your stories and experiences are incredibly inspiring and a catalyst for a new energy.
He has mastered the difficult - but not impossible! - art of conveying important messages
in a fun way.
Alfredo Valente
General Director, IAD Portugal
An inspiring presentation that engaged us with energy and emotion.
It was a memorable moment for the Novobanco teams!
José Gonçalves
Corporate Marketing Director, Novobanco
An authentic and empathetic speaker who can empower anyone!
Frederico Abecassis
CEO Coldwell Banker
In a world undergoing constant change like the one we live in today, receiving inspiration
and feeling André’s emotion is something that gives us energy and motivation to take initiative
and continue transforming the reality around us.
António Bico
CEO Zurich, Portugal
Engaging stories that are nothing more than a reflection of what we can do
and be if we choose! Everything is there: planning, organization, budgeting, adversities,
struggles, and an unstoppable drive to make things happen. Let’s make it happen!
António Pedro Silva
CTT Executive
A brilliant presentation that excites us, moves us, and leaves us thinking that
in life, making things happen depends only on us. A boost of energy and motivation!
Luís Mira
Secretary-General of the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers – CAP
André inspired everyone in the audience.
From the youngest to the most experienced generations, André reached everyone
with his stories of resilience and determination.
Esmeralda Correia
Pestana Group
The lecture exceeded our best expectations, contributing significantly
to the success of our event. Your (impressive)
experiences of overcoming challenges are, without a doubt, a benchmark for me and for everyone
who had the opportunity to share that morning with you!
Rui Maximino
Millennium BCP
A tremendous example of passion, commitment, and the drive to make things happen!
André brings a huge dose of energy, content, and value to
any individual or organization!
Michael Grove
CEO Collabworks, USA
INDIVIDUALIZED
The past was what it was, the present is what it is, but the future is what you make happen!
In a three-month, individualized mentoring process, I propose to support, advise, and guide you on this journey so that you can reach your goals faster and more effectively. Why not shorten your learning curve?
Author of the best-seller ‘Faz Acontecer’ and the book ‘Faz Acontecer, Portugal,’ he recently released ‘Orador de Elite,’ a work that inspires, challenges, and shows how to create impact with your message, overcome nervousness, and captivate audiences.”
DIFFICULT IS DIFFERENT FROM IMPOSSIBLE!
André Leonardo