“The father of modern project management.” — Adi Ignatius, Editor-at-Large & former Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Business Review   |  “The father of modern project management.” — Adi Ignatius, Editor-at-Large & former Editor-in-Chief, Harvard Business Review   |  

THE TRANSFORMATION AGE

The world no longer runs on operations. It runs on projects.

I give leaders the blueprint to turn strategy into execution — at scale, and at speed.

35× Harvard Business Review | 2× Thinkers50 | Former Chairman, PMI

80+

Clients

600+

Keynotes

90+

Countries

8

Books

Ranked by Thinkers50 among the world’s most influential management thinkers — twice.

Speak

(event organizers)
Book Antonio to speak

A high-octane keynote that keeps 3,000+ attendees on the edge of their seats — and sends your leaders back to work with a blueprint they can use Monday morning.

Transform

(executives)
Transform your organization

Advisory for senior teams building the capability to execute strategy at scale: the Project-Driven Organization blueprint, applied to your context.

Build

(L&D / capability leaders)
Build your team’s capability

Executive education, certifications, and masterclasses that turn project and transformation skills into a durable organizational muscle.

Not just a speech. An ignition point.

I don’t share trends — I challenge how your organization thinks about value, and I hand your people the frameworks to act on it. Provocative insight, practical toolkits, unmatched energy.

Leading in the Transformation Age

The #1 skill required to lead a Project-Driven Organization.

AI-Driven Strategy Execution

Why 90% of strategies fail—and how AI fixes the execution gap.

The Art of Prioritization

The painful truth about cancelling 80% of projects to grow.

Building a Culture of Execution

How to move your people from ‘busy’ to ‘impactful’.

Not just a speech. An ignition point.

I don’t share trends — I challenge how your organization thinks about value, and I hand your people the frameworks to act on it. Provocative insight, practical toolkits, unmatched energy.

Leading in the Transformation Age

The #1 skill required to lead a Project-Driven Organization.

AI-Driven Strategy Execution

Why 90% of strategies fail—and how AI fixes the execution gap.

The Art of Prioritization

The painful truth about cancelling 80% of projects to grow.

Building a Culture of Execution

How to move your people from ‘busy’ to ‘impactful’.

A decade of defining the field
— at Harvard Business Review.

35 pieces with HBR. One body of work.

Books, cover stories, articles, podcasts, webinars and masterclasses across ten years with the world’s most influential business publication. 

4

Books

2

Magazine Articles

22

HBR.org Articles

3

Podcasts

3

Webinars

1

Masterclass

All 35 pieces — books, articles, podcasts, webinars & more.

Trusted By Global Leaders Navigating Disruption

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“Antonio was a keynote speaker at our top 300 managers conference, and attendees unanimously acclaimed his intellectual sharpness, oratorical dexterity and interpersonal skills. Antonio has a knack for breaking complex topics down into easy-to-grasp subjects. In addition, participants also appreciated his ability to apply management and strategy topics to real-life challenges, shedding light on quick yet effective ways to efficiently solve everyday problems. In short: Antonio is a brilliant, savvy presenter whom I would like to hear again and again and again”.

★★★★★

IBM Strategy Senior VP
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“Antonio’s visionary approach to the ‘project economy’ is reshaping our understanding of value creation, offering a blueprint for thriving in this new, dynamic business landscape.”

★★★★★

Strategy Director, L’Oreal.
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“Through his innovative ‘Project Canvas,’ Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez offers a disruptive yet pragmatic lens on project management, empowering leaders to paint their blueprint for success.”

★★★★★

Chief Transformation Office, Basic Fit
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“Antonio’s keynotes challenge conventional wisdom, offering disruptive views that redefine modern project management and its role in driving the business forward.”

★★★★★

Senior Project Manager, ABInbev
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“Antonio’s keynotes encapsulate the essence of modern project management, melding thought-provoking insights with actionable strategies that respond to the complexities of today’s organizations.”

★★★★★

Head of Corporate Project Management Office, Euronext

Download the Project Canvas Template and User Guide

Ready to see how the Project Canvas can transform your projects?

Download the free template and comprehensive user guide. These resources are designed to help you immediately apply this revolutionary tool in your projects, allowing for a practical understanding and quick integration into your current project workflows.

Project canvas diagram example

FAQs

Can you customize your Transformation Age keynote for our specific industry?

Absolutely. Antonio doesn’t deliver “canned” speeches. He researches your specific industry challenges and weaves them into his “Project Economy” and “AI” frameworks to ensure relevance for your audience.

Yes. Antonio has a professional broadcast studio and is experienced in delivering high-energy virtual keynotes that keep remote audiences engaged, not just watching.

Yes. A popular format is a 45-minute visionary keynote followed by a 2-hour “Project Canvas” or “Strategy Implementation” masterclass to turn the ideas into an action plan.

These topics are designed for Senior Leaders, Strategy Officers, and Transformation Directors, but are accessible enough for company-wide town halls to inspire cultural change.

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