Adrian Galley

A Veteran Actor and Screenwriter with a neuroscience of Empathy.

Adrian Blends compelling science with vivid storytelling to offer actionable tools for authentic communication. He draws on research in neurobiology and social cognition, as well as decades on stage screen, and behind the microphone – to explore the power of embodied presence.

Adrian’s message is both a wake-up call and an inspiration: If we want to move others, we must first be willing to be moved ourselves.

“We are wired to connect. In a world drowning in data, authentic presence is more than an asset – it’s a superpower.”

Roles | Expertise:

  • Corporate MC
  • Panel Moderator
  • Conference Facilitator
  • Subject Matter Expert
  • Trainer/Workshop Leader
  • Keynote Speaker
  • Bilingual/Multilingual

 

Packages:

  • Tailored packages available
 
Payment terms to be discussed.

Presentation Themes | Area of Focus:

  • “Get Your Arse Over Here! Why Embodied Presence Matters in a Digital Age.”  – A Proactive exploration of body, voice and neurobiology – dismantling the myth that facts alone will change minds.
  • “Presence: Why Your Body Matters More Than Your Slides.” – How science, story and emotion combine to create truly memorable communication in an age of digital distraction.
  • “Beyond Buzzwords: Presence, Empathy and Authentic Communication for Scientists & Technical Experts.” – Practical exercise and mindset shift or helping ideas break out of your cranium and inhabit your body.
  • “My Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings, Do They?: Why feelings are indeed facts.” – How dismissing subjective experience undermines real understanding, trust and progress.
  • “Presence: It’s More Than Just Showing Up – It’s Being There.” – Why emotional connection matters more than ever in an AI-driven, hyper-connected word.

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Additional INFORMATION

Gender: Male

Age: 66

Ethnicity: White

Base Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Nationality: South African

Language/s: English, Conversational Afrikaans, Basic isiZulu

Online Availability: Available for Global virtual engagements (Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)

In-Person Availability: Available for Local and International Travel (on request).

Countries/Continents Worked In | Available For: 

  • Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana)
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Ireland
  • UK
 

Available to travel worldwide.

Past Client | Nobel Events

  • Comic Con Africa
  • MIP Africa
  • Fame Week Africa
  • Kyknet Siwerskermfees
  • Copyright and the Public Interest
  • Africa and the Global South Conference

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