Josh Lenn

A professional actor and artistic director turned leadership expert, Josh brings the stage into the boardroom — combining performance, storytelling, and practical tools that drive real change. He teaches in the Master’s in International Business and Executive MBA at the Stockholm School of Economics (#9 in the world), where he is also the #1 ranked speaker in their Leadership Program. A two-time TEDx speaker, Josh is known for his dynamic, engaging style that pushes people out of their comfort zones — and gets results.

Keynote: Fail Gloriously with Josh Lenn

The fear of failure and judgment can be crippling. Even high-performing, creative people hold back their best ideas if they don’t feel safe. When we shift our mindset toward failure, we build confidence, psychological safety, and cultures where collaboration, candor, and vulnerability thrive.

In Fail Gloriously, Josh Lenn—transformational coach, actor, and founder of Bold & Confident AB—guides participants to embrace risk in a low-stakes, safe environment. Working with companies like Spotify, Netflix, Accenture, and McKinsey, and teaching at the Stockholm School of Economics in both the Masters and Executive MBA programs, Josh brings deep experience in helping leaders and teams communicate with candor and vulnerability, adapt to change, and grow together.

Through bold, playful exercises, Josh pushes participants outside of their comfort zones in a supportive way, shifting mindsets to a “yes-and” approach. This simple yet powerful tool transforms how groups collaborate, unlocking creativity, building trust, and generating energy that lasts long after the session.