April Rinne
- Change navigator and guide to help you embrace uncertainty, harness the unknown, and flourish in an upside-down world
- Top-ranked global futurist and advisor with immersive work and travels in 100+ countries
- Bestselling author of 'Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change'
- Champion of humanity, authenticity, and seeing differently
- World Travel & Tourism Council
- World Economic Forum: Davos
- Washoe County School District
- Walmart Design Summit
- Urban Libraries Council
- University of North Carolina Charlotte
- University of Colorado at Boulder
- University of Calgary
- University of Arizona College of Humanities
- Toronto City Hall
"As the world moves ever faster, April helps organizations create the space for team members to look within themselves to better move forward, work positively through change, and develop a ‘fluxy’ outlook on the future."
-Urban Libraries Council"Everything went fantastic with April! The audience found her energetic, insightful and thought-provoking."
-National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)"April wowed us with her wisdom."
-The World Bank Group"April is a gifted speaker. With her inspirational, profound, and entertaining talk, she put an entire industry under her spell!"
-International Association of Legal Protection"Thank you for your wonderful keynote! Your attention to detail and the care you took to understand our audience truly enhanced the program. We’ve had great feedback!!"
-Women Presidents Organization"April gave an amazing talk, mingled with attendees, and received rave reviews. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect opening keynote!"
-Mad*Pow"April lives in the future then helps create it now. Her grasp of the forces that create systemic change, innovation that matters, and how to accelerate into the future have helped us as we navigate our work towards a low carbon, equitable sustainable future. Be ready to innovate, at scale, fast when inviting her into your world!"
-Nike"Yesterday was a total success and April was a very big part of that. She was a fantastic speaker and an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Thank you for everything!"
-Hudson Energy"We’ve had so many compliments about your keynote. One of the highest praises was how seamlessly and authentically you connected your message to our identity and culture! Truly well done!"
-Ascension Healthcare"April's thoughtful approach was just what we needed. She uses her rich global citizenship to connect to the audience in a meaningful way. We've had extremely positive feedback from across our audience."
-Adobe"April brilliantly balances the personal and the professional, heart and head, to bring original insights to individuals and organizations about how to not just survive but thrive in change. In a word: wow!"
-United Nations Foundation"April Rinne is a refreshing and inspiring expert. She’s affirming, positive and encouraging!"
-Schwab"April’s keynote was the perfect session to kick off our Symposium!"
-Consilio"We absolutely loved your session!!!!"
-Fox Entertainment"We have had the pleasure of working with April on more than one occasion, and to say that she delivers every time is an understatement. Her wealth of knowledge is unmatched, her delivery is friendly and engaging, and she takes the time to fully understand who she’s talking to and what the end message needs to be. On top of all of that, she is an absolute joy to work with. Can’t recommend her enough!"
-HUB International"April really was the perfect choice for our first leadership series speaker. She was amazing and all the leaders had nothing but great things to say. April went above and beyond to ensure her presence provided substantial value for our company. We can only hope the rest of our speakers can present as impactful and relevant messages as April!"
-Toyota"It has been an absolute pleasure working with April. She brought energy, enthusiasm, a wealth of insight and experience, and professionalism. She was a perfect fit and we look forward to working with April again."
-EY"April’s talk was absolutely fabulous. Many of our attendees said it was the best keynote that IFT has ever had."
-Institute for Food Technologists"Drop the April bomb... and good things happen."
-Airbnb"The most successful management session we’ve ever had!"
-Acuity Insurance"April is absolutely incredible. Meaningful, authentic and builds relationships with every word. "
-Allen & Overy"Everything went fantastic with April! The audience found her energetic, insightful and thought-provoking."
-National Association Of Colleges And Employers
Leadership in a World in Flux
The nature of leadership is being redefined. In a world where change and uncertainty are constant, leadership is no longer about having all the answers or assuming outcomes can be controlled. Rather, leaders must develop a new set of skills and practices that are fit for this world, not a reality that no longer exists.
While this new “Flux Era” flips many assumptions we have about leadership on their heads, it also opens up enormous opportunities for leaders and teams to rethink, reshape, and reimagine – themselves, their relationships and responsibilities, and ultimately how business is done.
The World is in Flux. So Are You
For today’s leaders, the challenge isn’t just managing change, it’s becoming the kind of leader who can thrive in it. You’re asked to show vision without certainty, lead others while navigating your own unknowns, and stay steady when the ground keeps shifting. This isn’t just pressure. It’s a test of self-awareness, adaptability, and trust. But what if flux, the very thing that feels disorienting, could become your greatest source of clarity and strength?
April's Approach
- Equips leaders with essential practices and skills (aka “Flux Superpowers”) to improve their relationship to change and uncertainty
- Reframes uncertainty as an asset rather than a liability – for individuals, teams, and organizations alike
- Inspires change-ready cultures by grounding leadership in self-awareness and trust
- Balances global insight with personal storytelling to make navigating relentless change and uncertainty human, relatable, and empowering.
Key Outcomes
April's talks help leaders at every level:
- Lead with clarity, courage and empathy, even when the path is unclear
- Develop self-leadership practices to drive excellence, growth, and alignment both at work and in life
- Shift from control-based models to trust-based leadership
- Cultivate the mindset, habits and practices to thrive in constant change, rather than fear or resist it
Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change
There’s an epidemic of change exhaustion, yet more change and uncertainty are ahead. When – and how – will this ever improve? Being adaptable and flexible have always been hallmarks of effective leadership, well-being, and a fulfilling life. But in a world of ever-more change, an ever-faster pace of change, and relentless uncertainty, flexibility and resilience can be stretched to their breaking points. The quest becomes how to find calm and lasting meaning in the midst of enduring chaos.
A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug. In this talk, April Rinne helps you open this mindset — a Flux Mindset — and develop eight “Flux Superpowers” that flip conventional ideas about leadership, success, and well-being on their heads. You’ll learn to see change in new ways, craft new responses, and ultimately reshape your relationship to uncertainty from the inside out.
Whether you’re leading a team, building strategy, pioneering innovation, strengthening your culture, inspiring engagement, managing transformation, or simply want to be future-ready and show up more fully in the world, opening a Flux Mindset and activating your Flux Superpowers will keep you grounded even when everything around you is shifting. You’ll learn to see that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel… and it’s not an oncoming train.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to open a Flux Mindset, cultivate the 8 Flux Superpowers, and boost your “fluxiness”
- Improve your relationship to constant change, uncertainty, and unknowns
- See the future – including your future – with fresh perspective and clarity
- Show up more fully for work, your team, and organizational changes as well as your family, friends, and community – every part of life, better every day
Beyond the Ladder: The Future of Talent & Careers
What does the shape of a successful, meaningful career look like in today’s workplaces full of change – and how can you (and HR departments) design the best ones? Across the professional spectrum, people are reassessing what they want from their careers – and lives. Organizations across-the-board are struggling to attract, engage, and retain top talent. We’ve seen unprecedented job-hopping, freelancing, quiet quitting, and career pivots as well as layoffs, reorganizations, and incessant debates about hybrid work. What’s more: All of this was happening before the breakneck ascent of generative AI and the uncharted territory into which it takes humans and the future of work. Taken together, it’s a lot.
One of the keys to future-ready professional development and sustainable, thriving work cultures is to rethink the shape of our careers. The one-way, up-or-out 20th century “career ladder” isn’t just creaky. It’s breaking. For talent and HR alike, this has profound implications – and represents a new world of opportunity for more useful career shapes and dynamics.
April Rinne has been working on “career portfolios” for more than 25 years, including her own. She helps organizations update how they think about talent, HR, and career development and she helps individuals unleash their best, full selves. This isn’t about outsourcing one’s job or concealing side hustles. Rather, a portfolio approach is about seeing talent and career development with a fresh lens. Whether you’re a Fortune 100 company, series A (or E) startup, venture capital fund, association, agency, think tank, or government, this is a key tool for future-ready hiring, optimized performance, loyalty, and thriving organizational cultures. It’s how to identify and nurture all of the skills on a team. Moreover, a career portfolio is essential for success in a world in which skills are evolving and changing fast. Creating your career portfolio is also one of the 8 Flux Superpowers in April’s bestselling book Flux.
Note: This talk is a perfect fit for “career weeks,” team L&D, HR and industry summits. It’s a holistic approach for individuals, organizations, and HR teams to thrive in the future of work
What the World Can Learn about Happiness from the World’s Happiest Country
How might we learn from Finland about happiness, a skill they seem to possess in abundance?🇫🇮 April’s Finnish roots put her in a unique position to share wisdom from the land of sisu — inner strength — and satisfaction.
For the past six years running, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. Not only that, their lead over #2 Denmark and other countries appears to be growing. How is that possible? In this talk, April guides you through Finland’s culture and pillars of happiness, drawing on her personal Finnish heritage, global perspective, and unique experiences as a Finnish happiness coach and advising the Finnish government. Prepare to be surprised, refreshed, inspired – and able to find and maintain your own happiness better than ever before!
Key Takeaways
- Deeply understand the dynamics of individual and collective happiness, what it is (and is not)
- Discover how to design aspects of Finnish happiness into your life, wherever you are
- Create a happiness plan for your future
