customer
centricity
A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION WITH CUSTOMERS AT THE CENTRE
CUSTOMER-CENTRICITY:
A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION WITH CUSTOMERS AT THE CENTRE
Includes Proprietary Research
The prevalent challenge facing many businesses today is loss of relevance due to commoditisation of products, low customer satisfaction scores, and the struggle to retain and engage customers. Despite widespread talk about customer-centricity, most companies are still operating with outdated, product-focused mindsets that fail to meet today's emotional and functional customer needs.
In this transformative keynote, Ilenia Vidili bridges the gap between the current business world and the customer-centric world we need to build. She'll expose exactly where traditional approaches to customer-centricity fall flat and provide practical, proven solutions to overcome these obstacles.
This talk is designed for business leaders, executives, managers, and professionals across industries who recognise that incremental improvements aren't enough and are ready to fundamentally transform how their organisations create value for customers.
Through Ilenia's customer-centric framework, attendees will discover the roadmap for moving from commodity competition to meaningful differentiation. Using a compelling blend of insights, principles, and real-world case studies, this keynote reveals how to embed customer focus into daily operations and decision-making processes.
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key takeaways
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Proven methods to align operations and decision-making with customer needs, boosting long-term relevance, loyalty and fostering deeper engagement.
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Tools and strategies needed to embed customer-centric thinking into the fabric of the business, fostering a culture that prioritises customer needs at every level.
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Insights to shift from a product-driven mentality to a customer-focused mindset, enabling everyone in the organisation to create deeper connection with customers.
Why Ilenia?
Ilenia takes the time to understand your audience’s unique challenges and tailors her message to deliver actionable insights that address those specific needs. Through transformational keynote speeches, she inspires executives to question conventional thinking and motivates frontline employees to take meaningful action. Her talks are entertaining, actionable, memorable, and thought-provoking—delivering the perfect balance of inspiration and practicality.
“The highest-scoring talk. I will definitely have Ilenia again”
- Jack Richards, Conference Manager at Richmond Events
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WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM LISTENING TO ILENIA?
01 Intellectual and Emotional Connection
Ilenia doesn’t just speak—she connects. Her talks spark both intellectual and emotional connections, challenging conventional thinking and inspiring attendees to view customer-centricity through the lenses of change. Your audience will leave motivated and equipped to make meaningful changes in their roles.
02 Solution-Oriented Content
Ilenia’s keynotes are crafted around the real challenges your audience faces. Each insight and strategy is backed by research and industry expertise, ensuring the solutions she presents are not only practical but also proven to drive results.
03 Compelling Stage Presence & Masterful Delivery
Ilenia’s polished yet relatable delivery captivates audiences, building trust and rapport from the moment she steps on stage. Her confidence, passion, and masterful storytelling create an environment where attendees feel inspired and motivated to act.
the result?
Your audience will gain actionable strategies to place customers at the center of their business decisions, fresh perspectives on creating meaningful customer relationships, and the inspiration to tackle their biggest customer experience challenges head-on. They’ll leave the room as true advocates of customer-centricity, ready to drive transformative change in their organisations.
"Thanks Ilenia for your speech at PwC Experience Center, it was a great thought-provoking session that left us inspired and motivated to keep the customer at the heart of everything we do."
- Grégory Weber, Experience Center Leader at PwC Luxembourg
take home worksheet
Every keynote comes with a practical worksheet designed to help your attendees turn the insights from the session into actionable steps right away. Keep the enthusiasm going after the event!
video series
Keep the energy from your keynote alive long after the event ends. Attendees crave more than a one-day dose of inspiration—they want sustained momentum. Our tailored video refresher series is designed to do just that. Customised for your organisation, this series reinforces keynote concepts and provides weekly actionable exercises. Together, we’ll curate content that keeps the spark ignited and drives meaningful results in the weeks following Ilenia's keynote.
Book your video series before or after the keynote.
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FAQs
How can Ilenia help?
Through transformational keynote speeches, Ilenia inspires executives to question conventional thinking and motivates frontline employees to take meaningful action. She takes the time to understand your audience’s unique challenges and tailors her message to deliver actionable insights that address those specific needs. Her talks are entertaining, actionable, memorable, and thought-provoking—delivering the perfect balance of inspiration and practicality.
Does Ilenia ever speak for free?
Yes, Ilenia is committed to giving back by dedicating her time to speak at events without a fee—typically for underserved communities and women-focused initiatives. If your organisation is a non-profit, she’d be delighted to explore how she can support your event.
What's Ilenia's in-person keynote fee?
Ilenia’s in-person keynote fees vary depending on the talk. They can range from €0.00—yes, zero—to €15,000 for a full-day engagement. To receive a tailored quote for your event, please contact us directly, and we’ll respond promptly.
What does Ilenia's speaking fee include?
Ilenia’s speaking fee is comprehensive, ensuring maximum value for your event. It includes: 3 copies of Journey to Centricity, a promotional video, book signing session, full-day attendance at your event, engaging Q&A session, meet-and-greet with the audience, take home worksheet, customisation of the talk to align with your event’s theme and audience needs.
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Frederic De Vrieze
Member of the Board / CX Brussels
Grégory Weber
Experience Center Leader / PwC Luxembourg
Marketing VP at Bpost
Romain Rauyer
Digital Solution Consultant / Orange Business Digital Services Europe
Helene Thouvenin
Head of Client Relationships & Sales / PwC Luxembourg
Noha Afifi
Senior Director of Client Onboarding / Kraken
Elena Marcelle Hernandez
Digital Channels Product Owner and CX Expert / Euroconsumers
Evan Union-Alcazar
Innovation project officer / Indosuez Wealth Management
Martin Kuhfuss
Head of Client Experience / Clearstream
Jack Richards
Conference Manager / Richmond Events
Sabrina Cristina Cantono
Head of Conference / Soiel International
Jonathan Kalfa
Head of Innovation / Baloise
Stefano Fava
Head of Learning & Development / Alleanza Assicurazioni
Pete Swift
Managing & Research Director / DIGIT
Minna Lammi
Associate Professor in Sustainable Enterprise / Anglia Ruskin University
Elke Van den Hout
Culture Change Manager / KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Steve Spiro
CEO / Global Halotherapy Solutions