In a time of constant change, rising stress, and hybrid work, the key to thriving isn’t more tools – it’s better habits.

Based on the global bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tonje delivers a transformative keynote that helps leaders and teams:

• Focus on what matters most

• Build resilience and adaptability

• Strengthen collaboration in hybrid environments

• Create a culture rooted in values, character, and competence

Packed with practical tools and real-life examples, this talk equips your organisation with a shared language for personal responsibility, effectiveness, and teamwork – exactly when it’s needed most.

Norway – like the rest of the world – is in the midst of a major shift. Artificial Intelligence is transforming work processes faster than we can talk about them, while employees expect greater flexibility, purpose, and development. And leaders? They must navigate a fast-paced, hybrid reality filled with uncertainty and increasing demands for adaptability.

Developing people and culture has never been more important – or more challenging. At the same time, the numbers tell a hard truth: over 70% of change initiatives fail. So what are the 30% who succeed doing differently?

In this keynote, Tonje shares concrete experiences from more than a decade of leading and facilitating change in both the public and private sectors. She offers insights into:

• Why change work in 2025 demands entirely new tools and approaches

• How to build a culture that not only endures but thrives in continuous change

• What actually works when you can no longer “lead from the lunchroom”

This keynote will give you:

• Eye-opening insights into what truly drives lasting behavioural change

• Practical tools to strengthen both leadership and culture in uncertain times

• An honest, inspiring, and energetic approach to change in practice

Do your leaders and teams struggle with endless meetings, constant interruptions, and the feeling of never having enough time?

In today’s fast-paced workplace, productivity often comes at the cost of well-being, but it doesn’t have to. Keynote Speaker Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe shows organizations how to make time for what matters most without working around the clock. Drawing on her leadership experience from Microsoft, Google, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tonje delivers engaging keynotes that combine energy, humor, and proven tools. Participants learn how to cut through chaos, prioritize effectively, and build sustainable work habits that last. The result? More focus, better collaboration, and a culture where people thrive instead of burn out. Book Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe for your event and give your organization the gift of time well spent.

Is your organization struggling to keep employees engaged and motivated in times of change?

Shifts in strategy, leadership, or market conditions often drain energy and create uncertainty, yet these moments can also be the catalyst for building stronger cultures. Keynote Speaker Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe helps organizations transform workplace challenges into opportunities for growth and engagement. With leadership experience from Microsoft, Google, and as the Norwegian license holder of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tonje delivers keynotes that equip leaders and teams with practical tools to foster trust, collaboration, and joy at work. Known for her energy, humor, and research-based methods, she inspires participants to take ownership, embrace change, and build a workplace culture people genuinely love to be part of. Book Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe for your event and create a culture that thrives, even in times of transformation.

Do your employees leave training sessions motivated, only to fall back into old habits by Tuesday

Short bursts of inspiration rarely create lasting change. Organizations need more than temporary motivation; they need tools for sustainable self-leadership. Keynote Speaker Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe delivers exactly that. With experience from Microsoft, Google, and as the Norwegian license holder of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Tonje helps leaders and teams take ownership of their time, energy, and priorities. Her engaging, research-based keynotes go beyond motivation by equipping participants with practical strategies they actually apply in daily work. The result is stronger focus, improved performance, and employees who continue to lead themselves effectively long after Monday morning. Book Tonje Elisabeth Aarøe for your event and give your organization the power of self-leadership that lasts.