of the employees
are leaving due to
their direct managers…
of employees are not
committed to 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
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!
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.
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:
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
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