Dr. Shadé Zahrai — Co-Founder
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
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Location: Ko Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand
Experience: 18 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Leadership
- Change Management
- Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Writing
- Business Analysis
Career Highlights
- LinkedIn Top Voice 2024
- Adweek’s Careers Content Creator of the Year 2021
- Voted Top 5 Speaker in business events industry
Work Experience
The Sydney Morning Herald
Contributor, Business & Careers Column – The Sydney Morning Herald + The Age (2 yrs 4 mos)
CNBC Make It
Contributor (2 yrs 10 mos)
Forbes Coaches Council
Member & Contributor (1 yr 1 mo)
Bank of Melbourne
Head of Bank of Melbourne Foundation & Senior Strategist (1 yr 5 mos)
Influenceo Global LLC
Co-Founder & Director | Influenceo Global (9 yrs 2 mos)
Future Business Generation
Advisory Board Member (2 yrs)
Future Business Council
Co-opted Committee Member & Director, Future Business Council (1 yr 11 mos)
Westpac Group
Consultant, Group Strategy (1 yr 10 mos)
Project Manager, Culture and Engagement (1 yr)
Deputy Chair, Young Professionals Network (TYN) (11 mos)
Project Manager, Strategy and Operations, Retail Banking (1 yr)
Australian Financial Services (11 mos)
Herbert Smith Freehills
Employment Law (EPS) (4 yrs)
Cust Care Pty Ltd
Corporate and Government Recruitment Consultant (2 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Monash University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Monash Business School
Executive Coaching at Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL)
Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing at The Langley Group Institute
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at The Australian National University
Bachelor's Degree at Macquarie University
Bachelor of Psychology at Oregon State University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at University of Graz
High School at Hornsby Girls High School