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The keynote speaker or facilitator can make all the difference in ensuring success when it comes to conferences or team-building events. Speakers need to strike that balance between relevant information and audience engagement.
Our Solution
We can support
you by providing:
Motivational Speakers
Take your event to the next level with a motivational speaker.
Facilitators for Team-Building Activities
A facilitator can make all the difference in ensuring the success of a team-building event.
Keynote Speakers for Conferences
A keynote speaker can bring an event together by commanding the stage, engaging the audience and outlining the programme of the event.
Meet the team
Meet our keynote
speakers
Our speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and insights to the table.
Katrina Grech
Katrina has an academic background in Work Psychology, leadership and coaching which she puts into practice within her role as COO at Mdina Partners. She is currently based in Italy and remotely leads a team in Malta, and supports a team in UK and Germany. As a soft skills trainer she has an interest in neuroscience and how it impacts behaviour. She is a PRISM practitioner and uses this to drive projects in empowerment, leadership development and team dynamics. She is curious about people, and is always adamant to bring her sense of humour to the stage.
Work Psychology and Leadership: Applying her academic background to her role as COO, with a focus on leadership development and managing diverse teams.
Multigenerational Leadership: Addressing the challenges and opportunities of leading a workforce spanning multiple generations, promoting effective communication and collaboration across age groups.
- Engaging Public Speaking: As a podcast host, she also brings in an element of curiosity, humour, and a people-focused approach to her presentations and training sessions.
Nathan Farrugia
Nathan Farrugia is a storyteller, entrepreneur, CEO coach, TEDx speaker, philanthropist, and world record-breaking adventurer. He is also a Vistage owner, NED, husband, and father. His book A Million Steps shares powerful lessons from his endurance challenges, inspiring readers to take control of their lives and make progress one step at a time.
A Million Steps
Nathan set a world record by running 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days across 27 countries. His book explores the insights gained from that journey—how we can all push beyond our perceived limits. Through relatable storytelling, he blends experiences from extreme endurance events with reflections on leadership, psychology, and personal growth. The result is a thought-provoking read for anyone looking to unlock their potential.
Speaking Engagements
Nathan’s inspiring keynotes have captivated audiences worldwide, from New York to the UAE and across Europe. With his trademark storytelling style, he motivates teams to raise their game, shift their mindset, and perform at their best.
Watch his TEDx Talk on Maximising Human Capital and explore more of his talks and interviews here.
Daphne Grech Cumbo
Daphne is a certified coach, trainer, and speaker who helps individuals and teams reach peak performance through mindset, movement, and wellbeing. With credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and specialisations in nutrition, habit formation, and mindfulness, she combines science, psychology, and practical tools to create lasting impact.
Her signature keynote, F.I.R.E UP Your Wellness, takes audiences on a transformative journey through the biology and psychology of mindfulness, nutrition, and movement. The F.I.R.E philosophy—focused on FLOW, IMPACT, ROLES, and EXCELLENCE—helps participants align purpose with daily action and integrate wellbeing into their lifestyle.
Drawing from her experience coaching executives, leading international teams, and completing endurance challenges like ultramarathons and ice bath training, Daphne delivers powerful, experiential sessions that inspire resilience, energy, and sustainable success.
Her mission is to help people reconnect with their purpose, elevate their mindset, and live with greater vitality—both at work and beyond.
Christine Gingell
Christine Gingell is a brand advocate passionate about customer insights and purpose-driven trends. She holds an MBA from Bocconi University and completed a student exchange at ESADE Business School. Her international experience includes a corporate graduate program in the Spirits & Wines industry, where she worked in the UK, US, and Spain. Christine has extensive commercial and marketing expertise, having worked with global brands like Beefeater Gin and Technogym. Currently, she serves as Employer Brand Strategist at Mdina Partners, focusing on employer branding, cross-cultural fit, and data-driven strategies. Christine is also an advocate for mindfulness and empathy in leadership.
Values-Driven Leadership: Emphasising the impact of core values on business success, she advocates for a culture of trust, empathy, and adaptability to build sustainable, purpose-driven organisations.
Cultural Diversity: Inspired by Erin Meyer’s “The Culture Map,” she promotes understanding and leveraging common human values across different cultures to foster strong, cross-cultural relationships.
Empathy in Leadership: As a qualified Prism practitioner, Christine highlights the importance of empathy in leadership, focusing on understanding behavioural patterns to inspire and motivate teams effectively.
Morgan Parnis
As the Executive Chair of several ventures he co-founded, including Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS), Esprimi, and BLM, Morgan Parnis brings extensive experience and passion to his keynote speaking. His active involvement in partner companies like Mdina Partners and 3C Malta, coupled with a strong background in founding and scaling businesses across various sectors, provides him with unique insights into the entrepreneurial journey. From navigating challenges to building thriving startup ecosystems, Morgan captivates audiences with his expertise and dedication to entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship and Business Growth: Leveraging his experience in founding and scaling ventures across diverse sectors, he shares insights on navigating challenges and building successful businesses.
Leadership and Strategic Vision: Offering expertise in guiding companies as Executive Chair, with a strong emphasis on leadership and long-term strategy.
Multisectoral Innovation: Exploring opportunities for innovation across different industries through his diverse entrepreneurial background.
Hazel Miller
Specialising in facilitating team building, Hazel uses the neuroscience-based tool PRISM Brain Mapping, to provide deep insights into team dynamics and individual behaviour. Her engaging presentations inspire teams to harness their unique strengths and collaborate more effectively, enhancing both personal and team performance.
Team Building and Dynamics: Facilitating effective teamwork by helping individuals understand and leverage their unique strengths for better collaboration.
Neuroscience and Behaviour: Using PRISM Brain Mapping to gain insights into team dynamics and individual behaviour, enhancing both personal and team performance.
Leadership Development: Empowering leaders to understand and manage diverse team behaviours, fostering a productive and cohesive work environment.
Personal Growth and Strengths Utilisation: Encouraging individuals to recognise and utilise their strengths to contribute positively to team goals.
Your event deserves a keynote speaker that
moves people
Is your end-of-year event in need of a captivating speaker? Talk to us to learn how we can support you with speakers who focus on team alignment and mindset.
info@mdinapartners.com