Speaker Profiles
The University Scholars Leadership Symposium brings some world’s renowned life coaches and motivational speakers. They believe that all emerging world leaders can make a difference.
Our inspirational speakers have gained international acclaim and recognition for their humanitarian work. Their inspirational stories of survival in the face of adversity and lost bring hope by demonstrating the extraordinary strength of the human spirit. These humanitarians acknowledge the fact that there are people out there that have been failed by our systems,
people whose rights have been violated, and deserve our help and compassion; their work and perseverance serve as inspirations to many. These unabashedly outspoken motivational speakers deliver truly inspirational lectures.
GET TO KNOW OUR SPEAKERS
David Begbie
Founder
Crossroads Foundation, Hong Kong
Chris Temple
Co-Founder & Director
Living on One, USA
Geraldine Cox
Founder
Sunrise Children Village, Cambodia
Shomy Hasan Chowdhury
Founder
Awareness 360, Bangladesh
Sangduen Chailert
Founder
Save Elephant Foundation, Thailand
Nikhiya Shamsher
Recipient
Princess Diana Legacy Award
Sam Cawthorn
Founder & CEO
Speakers Institute, Australia
Catherine MacCarthy
Boston University of Law, USA
Unforgettable Memory
I was extremely delighted to be selected as a delegate at the University Scholars Leadership Symposium. The event was a transformative experience. Meeting with a diverse group of young leaders from over 80 countries provided me with valuable lessons about appreciating our differences and embracing our diversity.
Over the course of just a week, I met dozens of delegates from nearly every continent of the world. We listened to each speaker and were able to discuss what we learned over breaks and on the bus leaving the United Nations Conference Centre. Some of my favourite memories included engaging in these difficult but rewarding discussions long after the sessions had ended, over coffee, or over breakfast.
Interacting with other young people with such varied life experiences was immensely humbling. I remember many of their stories and think about them even years after the symposium. It was truly an unforgettable symposium.
More importantly, the skills and lessons I gained from this opportunity have helped me to become a better leader. I am thankful to be given this rare opportunity to serve and my profound gratitude goes to Humanitarian Affairs Asia.