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Shama Hyder

CEO of Zen Media, Best-Selling Author, and LinkedIn Top Voice (640k subscribers)
  • Keynotes in Over 24 Countries for Over 300 Brands
  • Known for distilling trends into practical takeaways for leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
Speaker Fee:
$20,000 - $30,000
Virtual Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Travels From:
Florida
Shama Hyder
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Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000
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Shama Hyder Speaker Biography

Shama Hyder is a visionary keynote speaker on AI, innovation, customer experience, and business growth in the digital age.

With over 15 years of keynote speaking experience across 24+ countries, Shama has delivered transformative insights to recognized brands including NASA, Yale, Movado, Marriott, Chase, Toyota, Mastercard, and Disney. Her ability to connect “what’s next” to “what’s now” has made her a sought-after speaker for organizations striving to stay relevant in rapidly evolving markets.

An immigrant to the U.S., Shama turned challenges into opportunities—a mindset that drove her to grow Zen Media from a solo venture into a globally recognized B2B marketing and PR powerhouse. She’s also the bestselling author of “The Zen of Social Media Marketing” and “Momentum.”

Shama’s expertise has earned her recognition from the White House, United Nations, and LinkedIn, where she’s been named a “Top Voice” in Marketing for four consecutive years. In a world obsessed with predicting the future, she believes the real power lies in acting on the present—with the clarity to see what’s happening now and the courage to act on it.

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Shama Hyder on Fox Business: Future of Google Chrome
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Shama Hyder on WPEC Palm Beach: Halloween for the Anxious Generation
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Shama Hyder – Fox Business Appearance – Cavuto Coast to Coast
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Shama Hyder – Speaker Reel – Business Keynote Speaker, AI, Marketing, Technology
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Rewriting the Playbook of Influence V2 – ep 1
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Speech Topics

Zen and the Art of AI: Navigating the New Rules of Influence in a Tech-Driven World
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, leaders face a critical challenge: how to harness AI’s potential to gain a competitive edge. Those who hesitate risk being outpaced by more adaptable competitors.
This keynote offers a solution: leveraging AI as a strategic secret weapon to achieve individual and team goals. Through real-world case studies and industry research, Shama reveals how AI can be a game-changer for leaders at all career stages.

Beyond the Funnel: Winning Customer Loyalty in the Era of AI and Dark Social
Today’s digital marketplace has shattered the traditional sales funnel. AI, generational shifts, and dark social have created a “messy middle” where customers constantly explore and evaluate. Businesses must reimagine their entire customer journey or risk irrelevance.
Shama Hyder, Fast Company’s “Zen Master of Marketing,” reveals how to thrive in this new reality. Through cutting-edge insights and case studies, she equips leaders to excel in customer acquisition, closing, and loyalty.

From Boomers to Zoomers: Unlocking the Power of Generational Diversity
In today’s workplace, generational diversity presents both a challenge and an unprecedented opportunity. With Gen Z set to outnumber Baby Boomers in full-time employment by 2024, organizations face a critical inflection point. Those who master generational synergy will gain a significant competitive edge, while others risk falling behind.
Shama Hyder, dubbed a “millennial master of the universe” by Fast Company, reveals how to transform generational diversity from a potential obstacle into your organization’s greatest asset. 

The Strategy of Now: Turning Real-Time Opportunities into 10X Results
In a world where market dynamics shift at the speed of a ChatGPT prompt, how can your business not just keep up, but surge ahead? Welcome to the era where digital noise is deafening, platforms multiply overnight, and consumer attention is the most precious commodity.
Enter “The Strategy of Now.” In this electrifying keynote, Shama Hyder – Inc Magazine’s “best thinkers of today” – unveils the blueprint for explosive growth in our complex digital ecosystem. Drawing from her bestselling book, Shama transforms overwhelming complexity into your competitive advantage.

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“We heard nothing but fantastic things from attendees about your keynote. It was a perfect way to close out the content…on such a high note! Shama was THE BEST Closing Speaker.”

PIMA Executive Director

“Shama was the highlight of our event as the closing keynote speaker! She understood our audience and delivered great value. Not only that, she’s smart, clearly spoken, professional, funny, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!”

Event Producer, Prudential

“Ms. Hyder was our highest rated speaker – and we have had some very impressive speakers.”

CEO Leadership Summit

“We were honored to have Shama grace our stage at the Inc GrowCo Conference. Her session was one of the highest rated of the conference. In fact, one of our attendees called it “by far the most informative session of the conference!”

President and Editor-in-Chief Inc. Media

“For our team members, the past two years have been a challenge for building our brand and gaining exposure. Shama covered great tips and advice on how to build your brand in a digital age. She gave our team members practical examples, tools, and techniques they can put into action right now. Shama spoke from an authentic place that really resonated with our team members. Her delivery, message, and tips were highly praised across our organization through the executive level as well as across our business partner groups.”

Toyota North America

“A 10 out of a 10. Shama was incredible to work with! Her commitment to our event, streamlining her presentation to ensure it was appropriate for our audience and providing fresh and innovative ideas to our group was so impactful! She had such insightful and practical takeaways. We couldn’t have asked for more.”

Director, Events – Business Advisory Services | U.S. + Canada