Felipe Gomez: Keynote Pianist
Keynote speaker and pianist Felipe Gomez blends business leadership, innovation strategy, and virtuoso mindset principles to help organizations achieve peak performance, resilience, and sustained excellence.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Global keynote speaker delivering presentations in 30+ countries across five continents
- Combines live piano performance with business strategy and leadership insights
- Former Managing Director of Compass Group Colombia with significant revenue and profit growth
- Led rapid expansion of Farmacity Colombia and co-founded Azurian across seven countries
- Formats: Keynote Speaker, Pianist, and Business Leadership Expert
- Audiences: Corporate leaders, executive teams, entrepreneurs, and organizations seeking innovation, performance, and cultural transformation
- Outcomes:
- Apply the virtuoso mindset to elevate individual and team performance
- Strengthen leadership through discipline, creativity, and adaptability
- Drive innovation and resilience in fast-changing business environments
- Travels from: Atlanta, GA
- **Fee range: $35,001 - $50,000
Talent Services
Keynote Topics:
The Virtuoso Code: Mastering a Mindset for Extraordinary Performance
To be a virtuoso musician is to create magic for audiences. How do they do it – time and time again? Keynote pianist Felipe Gomez unpacks the habits of virtuoso musicians that can be applied to elevate performance in every aspect of business and life.
He weaves magical piano performance with business insights and masterful storytelling to inspire audiences to embrace the three essential pillars of a virtuoso: Method, Attitude, and Passion. Felipe draws on his passion for business and love of music to take audiences on an immersive, multi-sensory musical journey – from Mozart to Coldplay – revealing, through music, how to unlock extraordinary results.
After experiencing this fun, one-of-a-kind keynote, people are inspired with a new attitude to tackle their business and personal challenges like a true virtuoso.
Key Takeaways:
- Mastery Through Method: Achieve operational excellence through consistency, discipline, and virtues like perseverance and rigor.
- Connecting Through Empathy: Foster collaboration and trust by embracing humility, service, and
meaningful relationships. - Inspiring Through Passion: Drive innovation and inspire teams by challenging boundaries with courage and love.
- Leadership as Human Art: Balance method, attitude, and passion to create authentic, emotionally resonant leadership in a tech-driven world.
The Beauty of Listening: Becoming a Virtuous Listener by Falling in Love with Classical Music
We listen but we don’t hear. Studies show that poor listening and communication account for over 60% of the problems in today’s workplace. Felipe Gomez offers a compelling solution, guiding audiences on a transformative journey that weaves the enduring beauty of classical music with the art of active listening.
Through this experience, Felipe equips audiences with tools to deepen self-awareness, nurture empathy, embrace life’s wonders, and lead with intentionality and presence. Accompanied by the majestic sounds of a grand piano, Felipe unveils his groundbreaking 5Ts framework: an innovative approach to elevate listening skills and connect on a deeper level. He invites you not only to listen, but to truly hear—and fall in love with the melodies of music and the stories they tell.
Keynote Takeaways:
- Master the 5Ts framework to sharpen your listening skills and transform everyday interactions.
- Discover tools to cultivate psychological safety, empathy, and trust in your personal and professional life.
- Explore how classical music reveals the mindset of deep listening—where attention, silence, and nuance become tools for powerful leadership and connection.
- This presentation can be delivered as either a keynote speech or a one-hour workshop.
Talent Short Bio
Felipe Gomez is a globally recognized keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and concert pianist who redefines performance in business through the lens of a virtuoso mindset. Drawing from decades of executive leadership in multinational organizations and a lifelong dedication to music, he translates the disciplines of world-class musicians into actionable strategies for leadership, innovation, and organizational excellence.
Born in Colombia and trained as a pianist from age four, Felipe graduated from Universidad de Los Andes before building a distinguished corporate career. As Managing Director of Compass Group Colombia, he led transformative growth, tripling revenue and increasing operating profits by 130 percent. He also spearheaded the launch of Farmacity in Colombia, rapidly scaling it into a leading retail operation, and co-founded Azurian, expanding it across seven countries.
In 2014, Felipe transitioned into full-time speaking, delivering more than 1,000 presentations across 30+ countries. His keynote experiences are uniquely immersive, combining live piano performance with powerful business insights, presented in both English and Spanish.
Read Full Bio
Felipe Gomez redefines what it means to be a virtuoso. While the term is often reserved for exceptional performers in the arts and sports, Felipe brings this concept into the world of business—demonstrating how a virtuoso mindset can unlock breakthrough performance in both organizations and individuals.
With a distinguished career as an entrepreneur and senior executive in multinational companies, Felipe combines decades of business expertise with a lifelong passion for music. His unique approach is rooted in years of studying the habits and disciplines of world-class musicians—translating those principles into practical strategies for leadership, innovation, and sustained excellence.
In 2014, Felipe Gomez merged his two worlds—business and music—and launched his speaking career full-time. Today, he is a globally recognized keynote speaker who has inspired audiences across five continents and more than 30 countries. From the piano, he delivers dynamic, interactive presentations that seamlessly blend live music with powerful business insights, captivating audiences in both English and Spanish.
Born in Colombia, Felipe began playing the piano at just four years old, growing up in a home filled with music. After graduating from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá, he built a successful corporate career, earning a reputation for strategic vision and innovation across multiple industries.
As Managing Director of Compass Group Colombia, he led transformative initiatives that tripled revenue and increased operating profits by 130%, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational innovation. He later served as Innovation and International Business Development Director for Latin America.
Felipe Gomez also led the launch of Farmacity in Colombia, rapidly scaling the business to 12 stores in under two years and establishing it as a leading force in the pharmacy retail sector. As co-founder of Azurian, he helped grow the internet consulting firm into a regional powerhouse operating in seven countries.
Beyond the corporate world, Felipe is the founder of Allegro, a non-profit organization that brings live therapeutic music to hospitals—impacting patients in intensive care units, delivery rooms, and oncology centers.
A gifted storyteller and performer, Felipe Gomez empowers audiences to embrace change, take risks, learn from failure, and pursue mastery. His insights are grounded in real-world experience and brought to life through music, creating unforgettable and transformative keynote experiences.
Felipe Gomez has delivered more than 1,000 presentations for corporate, association, and global leadership events, including stages such as TED, the Global Peter Drucker Forum, WOBI, the Oslo Business Forum, and the World Business Forum.
He is the author of Attitude-E (2019), a bestselling book that introduces a powerful framework for success built on six key principles: Envision, Energy, Endurance, Ensemble, Elasticity, and Engagement. His second book, Bitácora de una Pandemia en Quince Conversaciones (2020), features conversations with global thought leaders during the pandemic. His upcoming book, Virtuoso, continues to explore the mindset of exceptional performance.
Felipe Gomez currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and holds an MBA from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, where he also completed advanced studies in digital business transformation.
Contact us at Speakers Inc and follow us on LinkedIn
Videos
Interest to Book? Send us your enquiry
No reviews available for this post.
Talent FAQ's
Do speakers charge a flat fee or by the hour?
Speaker fees can vary depending on factors such as expertise, demand, and event specifics. While some speakers may charge a flat fee for their services, others may have hourly rates. It’s best to discuss fee structures directly with the speaker or their representative to understand the pricing model.
What is the typical duration of a keynote speech and what is included?
Keynote speeches typically range from 30 to 90 minutes, with the duration determined by the speaker’s expertise, the event’s agenda, and audience preferences. Keynote speeches often include a combination of inspirational stories, practical insights, and actionable advice tailored to the event’s theme or objectives.
Does the scale of the event and audience size affect a speaker’s fee?
The scale of the event and audience size can indeed impact a speaker’s fee. Larger events with a broader reach or higher attendance may command higher fees due to increased exposure and demand. Conversely, smaller events or niche audiences may offer opportunities for more flexible pricing arrangements.
Travel expenses and other costs
Travel expenses such as transportation, accommodation, and meals are typically negotiated separately from the speaker’s fee. These costs vary depending on the speaker’s location, travel distance, and event duration. It’s important to clarify travel arrangements and expenses during the booking process to avoid misunderstandings.
Deposits and securing a booking
Many speakers require a deposit to secure a booking, with the remaining balance due closer to the event date. Deposits are often non-refundable and serve as a commitment from both parties. It’s advisable to discuss deposit requirements and payment terms with the speaker or their representative when finalizing the booking.
Additional tips and takeaways
- Virtual speaking appearances are a cost-effective alternative to high speaking fees, often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates.
- There is typically no difference in fee for a 15-minute speech versus a 60-minute speech.
- Some motivational speakers are open to discounting their fee if hired for more than one event by the same organization.
- When browsing speakers, consider their location to keep travel costs down.
- Personal connections to your organization or event location can increase your chances of securing a renowned speaker.
- Be upfront about your needs and expectations to ensure a successful partnership.
- Speaker bureaus like Speakers Inc help guide you through the booking process to negotiate the best deal with favorable terms.
Ready to find the perfect speaker for your event? Use our advanced search feature or contact us to get started today!
Disclaimer
These remain the property of its owner and are not affiliated with or endorsed by Speakers Inc.
Fee Range Information
All talent fees exclude VAT, travel and accommodation where required.
