Hani Kafoury is more than a speaker—he is a rare bridge between the worlds of executive leadership and psychology. A former senior corporate executive turned licensed psychologist, Hani brings a unique and deeply credible perspective on leadership, resilience, change, and human potential.

His doctoral dissertation focused on the determinants of psychological resilience in business leaders during times of adversity and major change. Combined with advanced certifications in the people side of change and decades of leadership experience within multinational organizations, Hani offers audiences both evidence-based insights and practical strategies that can be applied immediately in real-world leadership contexts.

Hani’s presentations go beyond inspiration. They challenge leaders to rethink how they respond to uncertainty, adversity, pressure, and transformation. Blending psychology, leadership experience, research, and powerful storytelling, he equips audiences to lead with greater resilience, adaptability, confidence, and purpose—both professionally and personally.

What makes Hani especially compelling is that his message is grounded not only in professional expertise, but also in lived experience. His life reflects a continuous pursuit of growth through challenge: running marathons in his 20s, embarking on global adventures in his 30s, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and producing a documentary about the experience, and completing an IRONMAN competition in his 50s. These experiences reinforce the philosophy at the heart of his work: meaningful transformation happens when we step beyond comfort and become what we must.

Hani has delivered impactful seminars, keynote presentations, and workshops for organizations including the Association of Change Management Professionals, BDC Capital, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cascades Canada, EnsembleEQ, Ford of Canada, Genome Québec, Janssen Pharma, Kronos Canada, London Drugs, Merck Canada Inc., Otsuka Pharma, the Pharmaceutical Marketing Club of Quebec (PMCQ), Pharmacy-U, and Telus Health.

Recognized for his dynamic presence, authenticity, and practical approach, Hani has spoken internationally across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, connecting with audiences across industries and cultures. Fluent in both English and French, he delivers engaging presentations that resonate deeply and leave lasting impact.

Through his presentations, Hani shares the key determinants of psychological resilience identified through his doctoral research, while also drawing from advanced certifications and professional expertise in the areas of change, wellbeing, and mindfulness. He equips leaders and teams with practical, evidence-based strategies to build resilience, adapt successfully to change, and foster greater wellbeing in today’s demanding and rapidly evolving world.