Niluka Kavanagh

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International Keynote Speaker, Host & Panellist at Niluka Kavanagh Speaking

United Kingdom

Overview

Niluka Kavanagh is a keynote speaker, 3x founder, and advisor on the future of work. An Oxford University graduate and former KPMG consultant, she advises leaders on modernizing their operations and founded KPMGs first Behavioural Science Unit. People who have worked with her describe her as brave, passionate, entrepreneurial, strategic, creative, and an exceptional communicator.

Niluka is a seasoned digital nomad who has built her businesses while living and working in over 14 countries, including cities like Tokyo, Lisbon, and Valencia. She channels this experience into her YouTube channel, "Breaking Boundaries, " where she interviews other inspiring leaders, and contributes to the UNs Culture of Innovation Network.

She pioneered KPMGs Behavioural Science Unit and co-founded its FutureThinkers initiative before leaving to launch three of her own businesses.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Future of Work
An international keynote speaker who advises companies on adapting to new work models, modern leadership, and building human-centric workplaces through her firm, The Modern CEO.
Entrepreneurship & Founders
Founded ImagineThat, a global club and business school for new founders, and has mentored over 500 entrepreneurs on turning ideas into scalable businesses.
Digital Nomadism
Has successfully run multiple businesses while living and working in over 14 countries, and created a business school specifically for "nomadic entrepreneurs. "

Media Appearances

Niluka has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
International Keynote Speaker, Host & Panellist at Niluka Kavanagh Speaking
3-2024
Founder | Community Builder | Startup Mentor at ImagineThat Founders Club
1-2025
Executive Advisor | Workshop Lead at The Modern CEO
7-2025
Member | UN Culture of Innovation Network at UN Innovation Network
9-2022
Channel Host | Breaking Boundaries With Niluka at YouTube

Education

BA (Hons) MA (Oxon) from University of Oxford
2020 - 2020
Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking from Harvard University

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Insights For Selling To Niluka

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Niluka is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Niluka

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Niluka move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Niluka take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Niluka

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