of the employees
are leaving due to
their direct managers…
employees are not engaged with the workplace…
There’s quiet quitting, loud quitting, quiet firing, and resenteeism.
Recent statistics indicate that work has caused
STRESS, DEPRESSION, OR ANXIETY
close to 2 out of every 5 workers in Portugal
Productivity lost due to psychological health issues accounted for
an impact of €5.3 billion on our companies
Life is fast-paced, and we feel the need to balance personal and professional life.
We have a growing need to feel that our daily lives are meaningful and fulfilling
Born in Angra do Heroísmo, he demonstrated his initiative from an early age, creating a door-to-door flower-selling business at just six years old. At 24, he undertook a solo expedition around the world to meet entrepreneurs, an experience he recounted in his first book, the bestseller Make It Happen (2015).
He is the author and co-author of several works published in Portugal and Spain, and he wrote and hosted the television series Make It Happen (Canal Q). He is also the founder of several companies, including Faz Acontecer, Mid-Atlantic Hostel, and Volcanic Hostel.
Throughout his career, he has generated thousands of euros for social causes and helped hundreds of people pursue and achieve their goals and projects. The connections he has established with over 500 successful individuals worldwide allow him to extract valuable lessons, which he frequently shares in his lectures and training sessions.
Lectures and
Training Sessions
People
impacted
Countries
Visited
Books
Sold
What to expect?
An out-of-the-box motivational talk—informal, fun, and hands-on. André Leonardo is an experienced international speaker who has taken the stage hundreds of times across 9 countries. Over the past 10 years, he has visited nearly 50 countries, engaging with over 400 action-oriented individuals. In a 45-minute to 2-hour session (customized to the client’s needs), André shares the lessons, tips, experiences, and attitudes he has seen drive success, delivering a unique presentation designed to inspire attendees to take action and make things happen!
How Does It Work?
Once confirmed, an online briefing session will be scheduled to assess needs, clarify questions, and align the presentation. Following this, André will prepare his talk for your event, aiming to inspire attendees on the various topics previously agreed upon.
What Topics Can Be Covered?
André is the founder of Faz Acontecer and the Mid-Atlantic & Volcanic Boutique Hostels, as well as a professor and coordinator at ISCTE Executive Education. Drawing on his travels, experiences, and the inspiring people he has met in nearly 50 countries, André is able to convey management-related messages—such as productivity, attitude, commitment, teamwork, leadership, and proactivity—with simplicity and impact. The topic of the talk can (and should) be tailored in collaboration between the client and André.
Some of Our Clients:
His learnings, passion, perseverance, and understanding of how different
countries and entrepreneurs achieve success and overcome challenges left a lasting impact on everyone!
Suman Shakya
CEO OnePlanet Solution, Nepal
Hearing André’s experience was very inspiring and motivating. He is able to put into practice
what most people only know in theory. The world needs more ‘Andrés Leonardos’!
Susana Sequeira
CEO Partners & SharkTank investor, Portugal
A história é contagiante e o discurso carregado de mensagens fortes
e grande emoção. Parabéns!
Ana Paula Baixinho
SIEMENS, Portugal
Your stories and experiences are incredibly inspiring and a catalyst for a new energy.
Master with finesse the difficult – but not impossible!
– the 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
A equipa rendeu-se à sua forma de comunicar e passados vários
dias continuam a falar da mensagem que nos passou.
Jorge Salgueiro
Chairman, Ideias Dinâmicas
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 makes us reflect that in life
making things happen depends solely on us. A real boost of energy and motivation!
Luís Mira
Secretary-General of the Confederation of Portuguese Farmers – CAP
O André tocou de uma forma inspiracional todos os que estavam na audiência. Desde as gerações mais
novas às gerações mais experientes o André tocou todos com as suas histórias de superação e vontade.
Esmeralda Correia
Pestana Group
A palestra superou as nossas melhores expectativas, tendo contribuído de forma muito importante para
o sucesso do nosso evento. As suas (impressionantes) experiências de superação são, sem dúvida,
um referencial para mim e para todos os que tivemos a oportunidade de partilhar aquela manhã consigo!
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, EUA
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