Keynote Speaker & CEO, Thought Leader Media

Sara Connell is a keynote speaker, five-time bestselling author, and CEO of Thought Leader Media who helps leaders and organizations unlock the human intelligence that drives creativity, trust, and measurable growth in the age of AI. With a neuroscience-backed framework trusted by Fortune 500 companies and global brands—including GE, Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and Estée Lauder—Sara equips teams to innovate faster, sell more effectively, and build the kind of trust that technology simply cannot replicate. Her proprietary Download Method™ gives audiences a repeatable process for breakthrough thinking, strategic clarity, and high-impact leadership. Featured on Oprah, The New York Times, Forbes, NBC, and TEDx, and host of The Download podcast, Sara is recognized as a leading voice on human intelligence, innovation, and the future of leadership. She is on a mission to show individuals and organizations that the competitive advantage of the AI era isn’t artificial—it belongs to those who know how to access and activate their human genius.