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Veronica Llorca-Smith (She/Her) is an international speaker and corporate facilitator based in Hong Kong with 20 years of experience in the corporate world in leadership, business development, people and L&D. She previously held senior positions in large organizations in Asia-Pacific (Apple, Estée Lauder), leading large multi-cultural teams across 14 countries in the region.

Originally from Spain, Veronica speaks 6 languages fluently and has lived in 9 countries, including France, Brazil, Australia and China. Her work as a public speaker focuses on inclusive, high-performing leadership, effective communication and cultural agility to help grow effective teams. She leverages her professional and personal experience together with her journey as an Ironmnan triahthlete to deliver impactful sessions that are high-energy, inspirational and actionable.

Veronica is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion and leverages social media and public speaking to champion equity. She was a finalist in the 2023 Diversity Lead of the Award, by Women in IT Asia and is a Brand Ambassador for The Impact Collective.

She’s also an author of 4 books, including The Anti-Procrastinator (Penguin Random House) and often speaks in international leadership conferences, such as the 2025 DEI Summit in Hong Kong. She works as a corporate trainer with Fortune 500 and global organizations across the world. 

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"Using a growth mindset to unlock people's potential"

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    Inclusive Leadership

    Creating an inclusive envrionment is key for organisations and individuals to perform and thrive. I leverage my 2 decades of corporate experience in world-class MNCs like Apple to support organisations and leaders in their journey toward inclusion.

  • Cultural Agility

    In a global world, leaders must learn to lead & develop multicultural teams with high cultural agility & EQ. Having lived in 9 countries and worked across 4 continents, I help leaders and teams bridge cultural gaps turning their differences into their competitive advantage.

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    Growth Mindset

    A growth mindset is the foundation of self-development and success. It starts with an open mind and self-awareness. As triathlete, I reference sports psychology in my approach to self-development.

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    Inclusive Language

    Speaking an inclusive language that is neutral and accurate is key to create a culture of inclusion and belonging. This session focuses on the principles to speak an inclusive language.

Testimonials

  • "We were fortunate to join Veronica's session on Cultural Agility. The impact was truly transformative. Her engaging presentation not only highlighted the importance of cultural awareness in today's diverse workplace but also provided a practical toolkit and best practices. She created a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging open dialogue and participation, which made the learning experience even more valuable. Feedback from attendees has been incredibly positive, with many expressing newfound insights into their own cultural biases and the desire to embrace a more inclusive approach in their daily interactions. We are incredibly grateful for Veronica's expertise and look forward to applying the principles of cultural agility within our organization. Highly recommended for any team looking to deepen their cultural understanding and improve collaboration!"

    — AASTHA KHAN, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager

  • "Veronica's presentation to the EU Trade Counsellors on DEI was to the point and effective. Her interaction with the group was pleasant, and she adjusted easily to the diverse level of the audience."

    — WALTER VAN HATTUM 何衛德, European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, Head of Trade Section

  • Veronica is full of energy and positivity! I had the opportunity to meet Veronica when she delivered a webinar session on an athlete's mindset. Veronica is inspiring and took the time to engage with each participant in meaningful ways. She's able to bring her personal experiences to the forefront of her wisdom."

    — NETRA VENKATESH, Founder & CEO

  • Veronica is a motivator by nature. She is very approachable and has the ability to inspire her audience through meaningful storytelling."

    — PEPE SEBASTIAN, Apple, Co-Chair, Apple's Inclusion & Diversity

  • “Veronica's ability to read the room to then steer the conversation and energy to get to an outcome is extraordinary. She is able to quickly build rapport and trust with an audience through her authentic storytelling whilst building her credibility and authority."

    — PETRA ZINK, Founder and CEO of IMPACCCT

  • “Thank you, Veronica, for introducing to the Native Union team the concept of Unreasonable Delight and exposing them to its powerful benefits! Everyone loved the workshop and now understand that using a bit of unreasonableness in the right way is not only authorized but celebrated within our ranks 🙂"

    — IGOR DUC, CEO - Native Union

  • "This was an incredible session! I highly recommend engaging with Veronica Llorca-Smith! She gives very relatable examples and perspectives which are complimented by her global perspective on how we can collectively and individually create a more inclusive world. I could listen and learn from her for hours!"

    — CORINNE SMIT, Women in Mining USA

  • "We had a lovely time hosting this event with you as our speaker and we look forward to future partnership opportunities again. My team and our clients truly enjoyed the session and thank you for doing such a great job!"

    — OLGA YEUNG, Managing Director, Hong Kong

  • "Veronica's talk on cultural agility was both informative and engaging. Our audience participated enthusiastically in the discussions, finding the session eye-opening and highly beneficial. The incorporation of a toolkit for the audience to take away and use in assessing and improving their own cultural agility was particularly helpful. Veronica's unique lived experience makes her an exceptional guest speaker on this topic, and I truly hope to work with her again in the future."

    — AMY MCDERMID, Head of FindYourTalent

  • "I love Veronica's session as it is so real, authentic, and easy to follow. I gained many insights that I can implement in my life. Her experience in sports is truly inspiring."

    — DONA AMELIA, Co-Founder of EGN Malaysia

  • "Veronica was able to share the full message on cultural agility in the limited time that we had, and did so in an authentic and inspiring way. The personal experiences that she shares in the keynote bring it all alive and the practical tips make it actionable. We had a great session!"

    — DIRCO DEKKER, Global DEIB Advisor

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