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Speaking & Thought Leadership

Bringing Global Experience to Today's Most Important Conversations

Narinder Sharma is an international advisor, speaker, and former senior UNICEF leader with more than 32 years of international humanitarian and development leadership across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Canada.
 

Drawing on first-hand experience leading humanitarian operations, refugee response, international development, and cross-cultural partnerships, he delivers engaging presentations that combine practical insight with real-world leadership lessons for governments, universities, international organizations, and professional audiences.

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Speaking Topics
Sample Presentation Themes

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  • Humanitarian Assistance in Today's World

  • Lessons from 32 Years with UNICEF

  • Cross-Cultural Leadership in International Organizations

  • Refugees, Migration and Global Responsibility

  • Leadership in Conflict and Humanitarian Emergencies

  • Working Effectively Across Cultures

  • Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development

  • Children, Education and Humanitarian Protection

  • Water, Sanitation and Public Health in Humanitarian Settings

  • Careers in International Development and the United Nations

  • Diplomacy, Negotiation and International Cooperation

  • Leadership Lessons from the Field

□ Migration & Refugee Protection

□ Humanitarian Assistance

□ Cross-Cultural Leadership

□ International Development

□ Crisis Management

□ Diplomacy

□ Leadership

Missions Abroad and International Experience

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Emergency Missions & Humanitarian Operations
Target Audiences
  • Governmental & Policy Organizations
  • International NGOs & UN Agencies
  • Academic Institutions & Think Tanks
  • Leadership Teams
  • Global Security & Defence Forums
Presentation Formats
  • Keynote Addresses
  • Executive Briefings
  • Panel Moderation & Participation
  • Interactive Workshops & Seminars
  • Strategic Roundtables

Previous Engagements

Narinder has delivered presentations, lectures, workshops, and professional learning sessions for educational institutions, government organizations, community groups, and international development partners.
 

Recent speaking engagements include:

• University of Guelph

• Dalhousie University

• Centennial College

• Canadian Association of Former International Civil Servants (CAFICS)

What Audience can Expect

  • Practical field experience from over three decades of international leadership

  • Real-world case studies from humanitarian and development operations

  • Interactive discussion and audience engagement

  • Presentations tailored to the needs of each organization

  • Actionable insights for today's global challenges

Invite Narinder to Speak

Whether you are organizing a university lecture, conference, executive retreat, government learning event, professional development workshop, or community forum, Narinder welcomes opportunities to share practical insights drawn from decades of international leadership and humanitarian service.


Presentations can be customized to meet the goals and interests of your audience.
 

To discuss your event or request a speaking engagement, please visit the Contact page.

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