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Farah Nasser

Authentic Intelligence Expert | Trust Builder | Award-Winning Journalist

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TED: How AI Is Making People Trust you Less
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TED: How AI Is Making People Trust you Less

Today, seeing is no longer believing. Between deepfakes, AI hallucinations, and synthetic everything, your people are asking: Who can I trust? For 25 years, Farah Nasser had one job: to earn trust — nightly, live, and under pressure. As a national news anchor who conducted over 10,000 interviews with world leaders, CEOs, and changemakers, she guided millions through the world’s most volatile moments. Today, she helps Fortune 500 leaders and teams thrive by harnessing the empathy and trust that AI will never replace.

An Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and anchor of one of Canada’s top three national newscasts, Nasser spent decades sitting across from prime ministers, global CEOs, and decision-makers decoding what makes people listen, trust, and act. That experience gave her a rare insight into what builds credibility under pressure, one she now brings to stages worldwide as a globally recognized keynote speaker on the human side of change.

Nasser is a two-time TEDx speaker and a go-to voice on the intersection of humanity and technology. She has moderated high-profile conversations with tech leaders and pioneers, including a rare fireside chat with Geoffrey Hinton — widely known as the “Godfather of AI.” Her 2025 TEDx talk explored authenticity versus AI perfection, challenging audiences to embrace what makes us irreplaceably human.

Nasser’s influence extends well beyond the stage. Her recent viral commentary on AI safety garnered 7 million views and is sparking a parent-led movement to create better safety standards online. She also serves on the board of the Canadian Journalism Foundation; is a celebrated ambassador for Plan International Canada, championing women’s and girls’ rights; is a member of the International Women’s Forum, an invitation-only network of the world’s most accomplished women leaders; and the co-founder of Elevate Forum Toronto, a CEO peer forum for purpose-driven leaders.

Speaking topics

Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

  • The Trust Dividend: Why Authenticity Wins in an Artificial World

    If your people don’t trust you, nothing you ask will land. If they do trust you, nothing you ask is impossible.

    In this era of skepticism, trust is a rare commodity. Farah Nasser offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how major institutions lost the public’s faith, including the news industry — and what your company must do to avoid the same trap. The lesson: it wasn’t “fake news” that killed trust; it was forgetting to be human.

    Nasser teaches audiences how to move from “broadcasting” to “connection”, equipping with a trust-building framework they can deploy immediately.

    This session is ideal for: C-suite, crisis management, leadership events, and sales kickoffs.

  • The Human Premium: Scaling Empathy in the Age of AI

    As AI drives the cost of technical intelligence to zero, the value of human connection is skyrocketing. In this session, Farah Nasser introduces “Authentic Intelligence”, the distinct human ability to connect, create, and care in ways algorithms cannot. She reframes soft skills as survival skills and shows how trust, empathy, and authenticity are tomorrow’s competitive advantage.

    Audiences will leave feeling energized instead of anxious about the future and clear on what only humans can do.

  • Psychological Safety in a Filtered World: Building Cultures Where Masks Come Off

    Your people are exhausted from performing — managing tone, optics, and “being on” all day. It drains trust and quietly kills innovation. Now imagine a culture where energy gets redirected into better ideas, faster decisions, and real momentum. Farah Nasser reveals the hidden blockers leaders underestimate and delivers an authenticity audit teams can use immediately to rebuild psychological safety.

    This session is ideal for: leadership retreats, mental health and wellness, and culture building.

    Please note: special adaptations available for International Women’s Day.

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Client reviews

  • Shopify

    I’ve sat through more tech talks than I can count; Farah’s is the first that made me rethink how I connect with my team in an AI world. Tech scales output — her message shows human skills scale trust and performance.

  • Loblaw Companies Limited

    Farah had the room in pin-drop silence, then buzzing — and people are still talking about it weeks later. Farah’s stories stick because they’re about people, purpose, and leadership — the edge AI can’t automate.

  • Iman Vellani, Star of Marvel's Ms. Marvel

    Farah makes me realize the value of my voice and the power of vulnerability. She stands as an exemplar of the kind of unwavering authenticity and trust that’s becoming incredibly scarce in today’s AI world and therefore incredibly necessary.

  • Co-operators Insurance

    The absolute highlight of the event was Farah Nasser. The whole room was leaning in the moment she stepped on stage. People weren’t looking down at their phones, they were transfixed by her masterful storytelling and refreshing take on authenticity. A standout speaker. Book her.

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