Dr. Shadé Zahrai

Co-Founder

Ko Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand18 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • LinkedIn Top Voice 2024
  • Adweek’s Careers Content Creator of the Year 2021
  • Voted Top 5 Speaker in business events industry
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Consultant specializing in behavioral strategies for corporate environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipChange ManagementStrategyPublic SpeakingResearchWritingBusiness Analysis

Other Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam LeadershipConsultingBehavioral PsychologySocial MediaRetail BankingRisk ManagementBusiness StrategyManagementLearning and DevelopmentTeamworkBusiness Relationship ManagementRelationship ManagementStrategic Development

About

Want to elevate your team’s performance, even when change feels overwhelming? That’s what we do. At Influenceo Global, we help companies turn uncertainty into opportunity. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 giants like Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Electrolux, and JP Morgan, equipping their leaders and teams with science-backed, actionable strategies that boost engagement and build people-first cultures. No fluff, just proven methods that deliver real results. In 2017: We launched Influenceo Global with a mission to blend commercial impact with human connection. In 2020: We supported global teams to thrive during unprecedented challenges. Today: We continue to help leaders create workplaces where people don’t just show up – they grow. Here’s how we can help your company: 1. Partner with leaders to build resilient, high-performing teams. 2. Deliver keynotes and workshops packed with actionable insights. 3. Customize strategies that work for your unique environment. ABOUT ME I’ve always believed that business success isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people. After 10+ years in the corporate world, I realized that the happiest, most successful teams share one thing: they prioritize emotional intelligence and human connection. Now, through Influenceo Global, I turn the latest high-performance insights into strategies that help people and companies do their best work. It’s not just work for me – it’s what I love. FOR YOU Here's how I can help you: 1. Follow me on LinkedIn (value-packed microlessons to level up your professional growth) 2. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (free, actionable insights on growth, confidence, and career success) 3. Join 80,000+ professionals and get exclusive access to my FREE 3-Part Career Clarity Training: www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration HIGHLIGHTS: • LinkedIn Top Voice 2024 • Sydney Morning Herald & The Age contributor 2024 • Top 40 LinkedIn Creator 2023, Favikon Rankings • Voted Top 5 Speaker, Spice News & Magazine (the go-to news source for the business events industry) • Adweek’s Careers Content Creator of the Year 2021 • Forbes Coaches Council Member & Contributor 2019 / 2020 • Finalist, Telstra Business Women’s Awards VIC 2019 /2020 • Mentor of the Year, Women in Financial Services Awards 2019 • Finalist, Women in Finance Awards 2019 • Performer & Speaker, TED & TEDx 2017/2018 • Leadership & Executive Education FBC Scholar 2017 • Westpac Woman of Influence, Young Leader 2016 + Future Leader Scholar 2017 • Level II Accredited Coach, IECL • BA-Psych, LLB (Hons I), GDLP, Dip Pos Psych, MBA

Experience

The sydney morning herald

Contributor, Business & Careers Column – The Sydney Morning Herald + The Age

Nov 2023Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • I write about topics spanning careers, performance, business and professional success, in Australia’s most read news outlet.
WritingBusiness Analysis

Cnbc make it

Contributor

May 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • I write about topics spanning behavioral psychology, workplace relationships, and professional communication.
ResearchWritingBehavioral Psychology

Forbes coaches council

Member & Contributor

Dec 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

Bank of melbourne

Head of Bank of Melbourne Foundation & Senior Strategist

Oct 2018Mar 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

Influenceo global llc

Co-Founder & Director | Influenceo Global

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Through Influenceo Global, here’s what we do:
  • Partner with companies to elevate engagement and performance.
  • Equip leaders with actionable, science-backed strategies.
  • Help teams create people-centric cultures that drive results.
  • What makes us different?
  • Our strategies are rooted in research and proven in practice.
  • We focus on commercial impact without losing the human touch.
  • We tailor solutions that work in your specific environment.
  • I’m also a keynote speaker at events and conferences, where I share practical insights and tools to help leaders and teams:
  • Build resilience in the face of uncertainty.
  • Lead with confidence and clarity.
  • Foster cultures that inspire growth and collaboration.
  • If you’re navigating change, looking for an engaging speaker, or want to enhance your leadership and culture, reach out! shadezahrai.com
LeadershipStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementTeam Leadership

Future business generation

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2017Jan 2019 · 2 yrs · Melbourne, Australia

Future business council

Co-opted Committee Member & Director, Future Business Council

Jan 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

Westpac group

5 roles

Consultant, Group Strategy

Dec 2016Oct 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

Project Manager, Culture and Engagement

Jan 2016Jan 2017 · 1 yr

Deputy Chair, Young Professionals Network (TYN)

Jan 2015Dec 2015 · 11 mos

Project Manager, Strategy and Operations, Retail Banking

Jan 2014Jan 2015 · 1 yr

Australian Financial Services

Jan 2014Dec 2014 · 11 mos

Herbert smith freehills

Employment Law (EPS)

Jan 2010Jan 2014 · 4 yrs

Cust care pty ltd

Corporate and Government Recruitment Consultant

Jan 2007Sep 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos · North Sydney

Education

Monash University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Organisational Behaviour

Jan 2021Jan 2025

Monash Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2017Jan 2018

Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)

Executive Coaching

Jan 2017Jan 2017

The Langley Group Institute

Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

Jan 2017Jan 2017

The Australian National University

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice — Law

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Macquarie University

Bachelor's Degree — Psychology & Law

Jan 2007Jan 2013

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Psychology — Social & Organisational Psychology

Jan 2012Jan 2012

University of Graz

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) — International Law & Politics

Jan 2011Jan 2011

Hornsby Girls High School

High School

Jan 2001Jan 2006

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