Tarja Stephens
Tarja Stephens is an internationally recognized advisor and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and talent development. As a Finnish-American business leader and entrepreneur, Tarja empowers CEOs and executives to drive successful AI transformations by focusing on the people who bring technology to life. Her human-centric approach emphasizes equipping teams with the skills and mindset needed to thrive amid exponential technological change. By aligning innovation with workforce readiness and personal intelligence, she fosters ethical integration and inclusive innovation that empowers leaders to shape the future.
As founder of Leaders of the Future, a global leadership network, and managing partner of AI Opportunity Agency, an advisory group guiding senior executives in the practical integration of AI into leadership roles, Tarja is a trusted advisor to CEOs and global initiatives. She has collaborated with leading organizations to reshape workforce dynamics and build future-ready teams.
A sought-after speaker at global forums, Tarja inspires leaders to invest in their people, and in themselves. She emphasizes the urgent need to upskill workforces to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving economy, ensuring people are equipped for the transformative impact of AI. Tarja encourages leaders to redefine leadership and cultivate uniquely human qualities as the superpowers of future leadership. She believes that investing in people creates a ripple effect, unlocking AI’s potential and advancing bold, inclusive innovation.
Founder, Leaders of the Future and AI Opportunity Agency
“True AI transformation begins with investing in people. When leaders invest in their teams and themselves, they empower entire organizations to thrive in a rapidly accelerating world.”
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