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Think Clearly Under Pressure
Your people don't need more platitudes. They need a sharper way to think when the stakes are high. Dr. Khaldoun Sweis is a PhD philosopher, executive coach, author, and department chair who helps corporate teams, associations, and conferences make better decisions under pressure, spot the blind spots that derail leaders, and keep human judgment in charge in the age of AI. As a corporate keynote speaker and leadership workshop facilitator, he delivers rigorous, practical insight your audience will actually use on Monday morning.
Why Book Dr. Sweis?
- As Chair of the Department of Humanities and Associate Professor of Philosophy at Olive-Harvey College (City Colleges of Chicago), and a former Tutor in Philosophy of Religion at Oxford University, Dr. Sweis brings a rare blend of academic rigor and practical, boardroom-ready insight to every event.
- Academic Rigor: Insights from a PhD-level philosopher trained at the world's leading institutions.
- Engaging Delivery: Known for "insight, honesty, and clarity".
- Practical Wisdom: A focus on "real wisdom people can use—in a spirit of fun, great energy, and practical application".
- Signature Keynotes: Including "Think Clearly Under Pressure," "The Blind Spot at the Top," and "AI Can Scale Intelligence. Who Will Scale Judgment?"
Keynote Topics for Leaders Who Carry Real Weight
Each keynote is tailored to your audience, industry, and event goals. Available as a 45 to 60 minute keynote, a half-day workshop, or an executive leadership session.
Think Clearly Under Pressure
Executive decision-making when the stakes are high, the data is incomplete, and the clock is running.
Outcome: faster, sounder decisionsThe Blind Spot at the Top
The cognitive blind spots and biases that quietly derail smart leaders, and practical habits to catch them early.
Outcome: fewer costly mistakesAI Can Scale Intelligence. Who Will Scale Judgment?
AI and human judgment: where machines help, where they mislead, and why wisdom is now a competitive advantage.
Outcome: confident, responsible AI adoptionLeadership That Earns Trust
Character, clarity, and courage: the leadership foundations that make teams follow when it counts.
Outcome: stronger, more trusted leadersResilience Without Burnout
How high performers rise after setbacks and keep their edge without losing themselves.
Outcome: steadier teams in hard seasonsPurpose That Drives Performance
Why meaning is not a soft extra. Purpose fuels focus, retention, and more meaningful success.
Outcome: engaged, motivated peopleIdeal for: corporate leadership meetings, sales and management kickoffs, association conferences, executive retreats, universities, and churches and faith-based leadership events.
Check Dr. Sweis's Availability →What Leading Scholars Are Saying
Khaldoun Sweis is a solid scholar with integrity and deep commitment.
J. P. Moreland, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Khaldoun brings real wisdom people can use -- in a spirit of fun, great energy, and practical application.
Tom Morris, Ph.D., Chairman, Morris Institute for Human Values
I gladly recommend him as a speaker and scholar who communicates with insight, honesty, and clarity.
Paul Copan, Ph.D., Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy & Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University
Ready to Elevate Your Next Event?
Dr. Sweis is available for keynotes, corporate summits, association conferences, leadership retreats, and executive workshops.
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