"Anders is a class act. His Swedish cool is combined with an amazing brain that makes him one of a rare breed who can sort the trends from the fodder. Even better he can communicate his ideas simply and clearly from the stage and in person. He's a young star headed for meteoric success. Great work!

Top Qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

31 July 2007

Geoff McDonald,
Ideas Architect at Ideas Marketing, Chief Manifesto Maker at Manifesto Project

Chief Ideas Architect at Ideas Architec hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2007.

We recently engaged Anders as a keynote speaker on the future of Banking - Disruptive trends in Banking. His presentation style and the fresh content of his presentation were an excellent and inspirational start of our summit. It resulted in only positive feedback from the audience. It was a pleasure to work with Anders, his work exceeded our expectations. His preparation and research were very thorough. Anders is very professional and a brilliant thinker and communicator. I would have no hesitation on engaging Anders again, or on recommending him to others.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

27 October 2012

Gerdien Vrije-van der Sluis,
Management Consultant, ABN AMRO

Hired Anders as a Key note speaker and Futurist in 2011.

Anders is a fantastic and committed speaker. His creative ideas, exciting and vIbrant way of presenting captures our delegates' attention very well. Anders is personable and connects with his audience effectively. Anders thanks for contributing to the succes of our conference!

Top Qualities: Expert, Good Value, Creative

12 July 2011

Angela Tan,
Manager Retail Sales, People's Choice Credit Union

Hired Anders as a Speaker in 2011.

Anders is very professional and very focused in his job as a Marketing Consultant of Jay Abraham Asia Pacific. I am highly impressed with Anders in the short time I have known him.

4 September 2006

Lai Fui Gray,
Finance Consultant, Bestway Finance

Was Anders' client.

Everything you have done has been done with a great deal of preparation and great deal of recognition of what we wanted! It stopped us to think the way which is comfortable and go into another place which is for the betterment of the group.

Andrew Harding,
Executive Director Head of Legal Risk Management, Macquarie Bank

On behalf of my entire leadership team, I'd like to thank you for travelling from Australia to join us last month at our 2011 Senior Leadership Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Your Style is as entertaining and engaging as it is upbeat and informative. From the audience feedback, I know the attendees appreciated your unique take on forces at play in our global buisiness environment and the personal transformations we must all undergo to remain compatible, effictive and relevant. I look forward to reading your book 'Thinque Funky: Upgrade Your Thinking'. Your brand of 'funky thinking' will always be welcome here.

President & CEO, Defence System Industry

Anders is an inspiring thinker who has the ability to provoke thought, identify wisdom and use both processes to get synergy in the audience.

Anders worked with a group of leaders in the Department of Education's South West Sydney region and left them wanting more...more global trends...more innovation...more conversations... and more of whatever was the X factor that inspired these people!

29 June 2010

Kerryanne Knox,
School Education Director, NSW Department of Education and Training

Hired Anders as a educational leadership in 2010.

Anders' presentation at our conference for senior staff was well received. Anders was superb in his preparation and created a professional and personable presence. His approach, context and content provided soemthing new and different for many of those involved.

Top Qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

28 September 2009

Allan Shaw,
Chief Executive, AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia)

Hired Anders as a Conference presentation in 2009.

Anders worked with us on helping build our employer brand in Australia and New Zealand. He was the key speaker at a series of events we held for the industry. Feedback from all who attended was very positive.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

23 January 2011

Liam Hayes,
Human Capital Leader, ANZ & Asia

Hired Anders as a Speaker in 2010, and hired Anders more than once.

Thank you for your valuable contribution to the GHD Executive Forum: Innovation in Infrastructure, Unlocking Our Potential held on April 27th. The Forum proved to be very successful with over 240 industry professionals and GHD clients attending the event. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and in particular, complimentary regarding your presentation and panel participation. Thank you for also joining us for dinner and providing the opportunity for our special guests and key staff to engage in some stimulating and enjoyable discussion.

Mike Muntisov,
Manager,

Anders crafted an energetic and informative presentation highlighting the generational differences and how best to communicate effectively in retail whilst embracing digital mediums.

Using practical exercises and well researched case examples, he made the team feel comfortable yet challenged - whilst always linking it back to the brand and our key business objectives.

Top Qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative

16 December 2009

Therese Waters,
Communications & Digital Marketing Manager, Clinique – Estee Lauder Companies

Hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2009.

On both occasions that we have hired Anders to speak, Anders' message has been diverse,clear,interactive whilst delivering great meaning which all attendees have obtained and subsquently implemented within their individual environments. We will continue to incorporate Anders into our future seminar calendar due to numerous and impressive feedback received and would recommend Anders to any company wishing to inspire 'funky' thought processes to their target market.

Jane Hassall,
National Sales Manager, Schwarzkopf/Henkel

I was looking for an engaging and thought-provoking speaker for our conference in early December 2010. I needed my opening keynote to not only energize the crowd but to also help set the tone of the conference for the full week.

Anders delivered all the above and so much more, helping us kickoff once of our best conferences to date. He adopted his speech to the unique demographics of our audience, heeding all my recommendations and requests. His informative, energetic and quirky / entertaining style was a huge hit with our attendees. I highly recommend him for any speaking engagement and look forward to calling on his services again.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

1 February 2011

Rob Johnson,
Marketing and Communications Leader,

Hired Anders as a Professional Speaker in 2010.

Anders spoke at the SAUG Annual Summit this year and attendees only had positive comments to share about his keynote presentation. We only had positive feedback about the way the presentation was delivered because Anders was creative and very enthusiast. People just wanted to hear more of it. As the event coordinator, it was a pleasure to work with Anders as he is organised, reliable and has a ""funky"" personality.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

9 October 2008

Andréane Laurin,
Marketing Advisor, Chambre de Commerce du Montreal Métropolitain

Hired Anders as a Keynote speaker in 2008.

Anders shows incredible passion for his business. His focus is remarkable & he is truly the embodiment of what he teaches. In my short association he has shown himself to be of high integrity. His skills are even more impressive when you consider English is not his first language & that he has embraced his future in the present moment for the benefit of those he works with. Highly recommend him.

12 July 2006

Anthony Sarabi ,
Corporate Communication Advocate (IP Telephony) Airtime Advocates & Telecommunications Consultant (Phone, Mobile, Net), Owner at Airtime Advocates

Worked with Anders at Jay Abraham Asia Pacific.

I highly recommend Anders as a thought provoking Gen-Y expert. Anders presented to our entire agency and was thoroughly entertaining, whilst providing good insights into managing generational change in business. His perspectives would be enlightening to all types of businesses who are looking to Gen-Y provide their organisation with the creative edge they need for the future.

Victoria Curro,
Managing Director, McCann Worldgroup

In a fast-changing world where we're constantly bombarded with new messages, Anders Sorman-Nilsson performs a useful service in helping navigate the inspiration sources that matter. Thinque Funky has enough concrete suggestions and constructive ideas to make it a practical tool for creative thinking.

David Rowan,
Editor, Wired Magazine (UK)

In a constantly changing world, 'Thinque Funky' provides an upgraded and concrete perspective on how organizations and individuals can stay compatible and ahead of trend. It has specific application to innovation, creativity, and motivation for future-minded people globally, and gives a smorgasbord of case studies and suggestions for the curious. An inspiring manifesto of thought from a young author.

Daniel Pink,
New York Times Best Selling Author of 'A Whole New Mind',

Creative Consultant & Connector Anders is a creative thinker who brings to life complex ideas and communicates them in an engaging manner. His presentations are nothing but marvelous. He is a brilliant speaker, knows his talks back-to-front and connects with the audience. A very personable character, he brings a sense of innovative enthusiasm and excitement to the the table. The social media engagement on the day, demonstrates the impact of his presentation. Highly recommend Anders for any event wanting to influence change.

25 November 2011

Liam Darmody,

Anders is a catalyst who brings people and ideas together to create change. His passion and creativity is inspiring. While you never know where a casual conversation with Anders may end up, you know it will transform your thinking and make things happen.

11 November 2011

Mahesh Malalage,
Manager, Learning & Development at Eli Lilly

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque

Hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2009, and hired Anders more than once "I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Anders on a couple of initiatives over the past year. Firstly, he helped design and implement a global development program run across 4 locations around the world that helped the whole function embrace change and start to think like and act differently. At the US event, after two solid days, Anders had the entire audience on their feet and a room full of approx 130+ people were more engaged than I have ever seen. His knowledge around trends in innovation, communication, and generations is unparalleled and the research he does into adapting his style cross-culturally was incredible.

Anders has had such impact that I have pulled him in on another initiative recently to help a core group of staff further develop their thought leadership through telementoring and 1-on-1 coaching. Anders has great presence, style, and is always a consummate professional. And if you haven't heard one of his keynotes yet, add it to your bucket list! I look forward to continuing to work with Anders in years to come.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

9 August 2010

Richard Ruth,
Manager, Data Sciences/Solutions Oncology at Eli Lilly and Company

Hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2009, and hired Anders more than once.

Anders was a keynote speaker at our recent National Leadership and Learning in Nursing and Midwifery conference in Brisbane. His presentation style and content was a great start to our two day program, and resulted in a lot of positive feedback, including "very stimulating and confronting", "engaging and fun", "amazing speaker, the multi dimensional lecture was great" and "very inspiring and funky" confirming that Anders delivered all that he promised.

Having dealt with many professional presenters, it is a pleasure to work with someone so focussed on our organisations results. I would like to commend Anders on his professional yet personalised approach to ensuring that the content delivered was topical and relevant to current and emerging issues within healthcare, the research you did behind the scenes was evident. I would have no hesitation in engaging Anders again myself or recommending his services to others.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

10 November 2009

Donna Bonney,
Director Learning and Development, Mater Health Services

Hired Anders as a Keynote speaker in 2009.

Anders traveled and spoke in 5 Asian countries and managed to excite and relate to each attendee (680 total) even when his presentation was being interpreted. His enthusiasm is contagious and the audience understood clearly his message. I would recommend hiring Anders anytime you want excellent customer reviews and delighted attendees at your external or internal event. He sets a positive tone for the entire event.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

24 February 2011

Jennie Leech,
Manager, Global Tradeshows

Hired Anders as a Motivational Speaker in 2010

REIQ engaged Anders for the 2011 Property Management conference and REIQ-connect Digital conference. At both events we received very high level of feedback from the delegates. Anders is very entertaining, engaging and knows his topic extremely well. He is punctual and very accomodating in the lead up to the conference by way of assisting us with promotional material and Utube advertising. I would highly recommned Anders to any organisation and will engage his services again in the future.

Top Qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

7 September 2011

Sandra Larkin,
Business Development Manager, Real Estate Institute of Queensland

Hired Anders as a Real Estate conference in 2011, and hired Anders more than once.

Anders spoke at the showcase event of Speakers Connect last month and the feedback of his section on Gen Y was simply tremendous. Senior management and HR professionals gain important insights from Anders' presentation.

As a business partner of Anders, I would also like to mention that Anders is truly a dedicated speaker. I am particularly impressed by the time and effort Anders put into the preparation of his presentation. It is a pleasure working with Anders.

17 June 2010

Priscilla Chan,
Founder and Director, China Speakers Agency (中國名人演講堂) and Speakers Connect

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is a living example of what a determined and focused mind can achieve when there is purpose, hard work and will. I have known Anders for a few years now and everytime we interact I leave inspired and motivated to continue on my individual journey. Congratulations for the work you do, you are certainly a role model for many others.

9 June 2010

Silvia Damiano,
Director, About my Brain

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders Sorman-Nilsson delivers fresh content in an innovative way. As a keynote speaker or facilitating a workshop - Anders will invigorate your audience.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

14 December 2009

Zoe Vaughan,
Agent, Claxton Speakers International

Hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2009

I recently engaged Anders to speak at a sphinxx development day for senior women in business and he delivered an outstanding presentation on Future Thinking. Anders is a first class speaker and his session was entertaining, informative and high impact. Our very discerning audience enjoyed the case studies and stats he presented, and his very polished delivery. I recommend Anders as a speaker your audience will remember and enjoy.

Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative

29 November 2009

Jennifer Dalitz ,
Co-Founder, Make Care Fair Alliance

Hired Anders as a Professional speaker in 2009.

Anders has a laser-sharp mind that effortlessly collates the most current and on-trend resources around into a practical and digestible package for the client.

I can always count on him to enlighten me with cutting-edge ideas from around the world or use his presence and expertise to awaken in me my own creative forcefield that makes my business and my delivery truly unique.

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

21 September 2009

Alina Berdichevsky,
Director, Alina B Coaching

Hired Anders as a Training and Consulting in 2007, and hired Anders more than once.

Anders has a great ability to engage his audience in a way that leads to rapid insights and understanding. It is a highly valuable skill, built up through a high level of expertise and a passion for what he does, that provides his clients with an added capability

21 September 2009

Marcus Barber ,
Strategic Futurist, Value Systems

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is a brilliant thinker and communicator. With the unique ability to research deep into your business and come out with a keynote that helps your organisation step up into funky thinking status and success. A must see speaker.

21 September 2009

Nils Vesk,
Director, Nils Vesk Pty Ltd

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders has an engaging presentation style and challenges traditional ways of thinking. We worked together for a mutual client, and our styles complemented each other very well. The client found our two presentations challenged their managers in the IT division to think differently about motivating and managing different generations at work. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Anders, and I look forward to future opportunities to do so again.

11 February 2009

Avril Henry,
Managing Director, Avril Henry Pty Ltd

Worked directly with Anders at Thinque.

As the owner of a professional speaker bureau, every time I put a speaker in a conference I take a risk. I know for a fact there is no risk in placing Anders in a gig......he will deliver!

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

23 September 2008

Debbie Carr APRCSA,
Managing Director, Vox Recruitment & Voxy Lady Women's Speaker Bureau, Finalist Stevie Awards 2011

Hired Anders as a Business Consultant in 2008.

Anders is on the edge of innovative thinking. He's smart, funny, exceptionally clever, and globally wise.

19 December 2007

Karen Miles,
TV Presenter / Producer, Mrs Australia World 2011/12, Journalist, Author, Speaker

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is an entertaining and informative presenter with a refreshing presentation style. He engaged the audience and myself right from the start with his interesting keynote presentation which challenged and suggested new ways of thinking. Anders delivers a thought provoking and factual presentation coupled with humour and interactive style - I have no hesitation in recommending him to ignite your audience at your next event, whether they be your senior managers, creative team or network members.

24 November 2007

Kathryn Williams,
Financial soul mate® , Kathryn's Mint and owner of "Show Me The Money®" workshop & keynote presentation

Was a consultant or contractor to Anders at Thinque.

Anders,

Your presentation rocked. I have heard it before but each time I pick up something new to think about. I keep thinking about Finnigan. But top of mind is just the way you stretched my mind with the nine dots.

Love the style. It's such a blend of cultures, from a unique personality.

I hope more people hear your message.

18 November 2007

Steven Di Pietro,
Service with Purpose for Profit. Speaker, author, practitioner ,

Worked directly with Anders at Thought Leaders.

Anders provided a very unique presentation on funky thinking at the recent Thought Leaders Winter Conference. I especially liked his encouragement to keep cross polinating ideas with others.

12 August 2007

Alicia Curtis,
Creator and Blogger, Revolutionary Lives

Worked with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is the GURU of Funk. His keynote rocks. I booked him to speak at our annual Winter conference and he rocked the room. Sharp, funny, focussed and funky. He's great. Book him to speak at your next event.

12 August 2007

Matt Church,
CEO, Thought Leaders

Was a consultant or contractor to Anders at Thinque.

Anders is a very thought provoking presenter with a fruit bowl of high powered ideas upon which to select and savour.

1 August 2007

Jon Pratlett,
Dynamic and Sustainable Leadership and Management Practices

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

What I loved about the presentation that Anders gave was that he clearly grounded Funky Thinking as a skill or mind set that can be adopted and applied by anybody rather than an airy-fairy concept applicable for an elite few. Anders made me appreciate the value of thinking differently and, more importantly, the benefit that I can gain by doing so.

1 August 2007

Ross C.,
Owner, Ingenius Coaching

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders brings a unique perspective to the current challenges of our rapidly changing world. His presentation 'Think Funky or be Defunked' will force you to wake up to the need to change the way your thinking - complacency is not an option. The intellect, depth of knowledge and understanding Anders brings to his topic is awesome.

31 July 2007

Hugh Gyton,
Owner, Just a Conversation

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is a commanding speaker that beautifully melds the freshness of youthful thinking with an exceptional maturity and wisedom.

He presents compelling and insightful ideas backed with solid research and evidence. Anders offers clear pathways to new thinking and understanding of the new technologies and the new generations. It's got me thinquing !

31 July 2007

Andrew Melville,
Story Scientist, Director and Founder, Spoke Ltd

Worked with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is a true innovator, always looking for new ways to do things, funky ways to change your thinking. He is cutting edge and always at the cutting edge.

30 July 2007

Rowdy McLean MBA, FAIM, CSP,
Owner, Creating Synergy

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.

Anders is an insightful and authoritative speaker who engages his audience in his own brand of thinking in the new world - funky thinking. I thoroughly enjoyed his refreshing, well researched and informative keynote and have no hesitation in recommending him to any audience or organisation looking to adopt a more innovative and creative approach to their thought process.

29 July 2007

David T.,
CEO, Think Global Consulting

Was with another company when working with Anders at Thinque.