First Movers know the future is not found, it is created by those who dare to take the first step.
Yasmin London is an international keynote speaker, event and podcast host, and the founder and CEO of First Movers Co., a leadership consultancy redefining what it means to lead well in a tech-shaped world.
A former world champion athlete, NSW police officer, and technology director, Yasmin brings a rare combination of grit, empathy, and real-world expertise to the complex challenges of leadership, digital culture, human connection, and human thriving.
Her work sits at the intersection of technology, gender, youth, and culture, and she is a trusted voice in national and international conversations on online safety, digital wellbeing, safe and inclusive leadership, and human-centred technology.
Yasmin consults with leading safety technology companies, advises governments on digital and social policy, and collaborates with major tech platforms to influence safer, more empowering online environments.
Known for her straight talk, heart, and practical strategy, Yasmin blends compelling storytelling with brave, evidence-based insights that inspire people to lead with courage and act with purpose.
Her mission is simple: to help build a future where humanity, not just technology, drives progress, and where more people feel equipped to go first, create change, and shape what comes next.
Talking Points
First Movers: Creating Safe, Human Centered Workplaces In The AI Era
In a world increasingly shaped by machines, what does it mean to stay human today?First Movers: Creating Safe, Human Centered Workplaces In The AI Era
This keynote explores how artificial intelligence is not just transforming tasks, but reshaping how we relate to one another across our lives. It is influencing how we communicate, how trust is built, how relationships form, and how safe, seen, and connected people feel in both personal and professional contexts.
As AI becomes embedded into everyday decision making, it is also slowly eroding essential human capabilities such as critical thinking, deep listening, judgement, and our ability to stay with complexity rather than immediately outsourcing it to technology. These are not soft skills. They are the foundations of strong ethical leadership, healthy cultures, and diverse, resilient organisations.
Drawing on her work advising governments, boards, and global organisations on online safety, digital wellbeing, and future workforce capability, Yasmin London reframes AI not as a technical challenge alone, but as a human and cultural one. She challenges leaders to think beyond efficiency and innovation, and instead focus on intentional design, ethical responsibility, and the courage required to protect human connection in an increasingly automated world.
Why this matters to every workplace right now AI is already reshaping how people work, communicate, and make decisions, yet many organisations remain unprepared for its relational, cultural, and ethical impact. At the same time, workplaces are grappling with weakened communication skills, rising disengagement, generational shifts, and growing concerns around safety, trust, and belonging.
Organisations that fail to address the human consequences of AI risk eroding capability at the very moment they need it most. Trust, visibility, and connection are no longer optional. They are strategic imperatives that directly affect performance, retention, safety, and reputation.
What Audiences Will Walk Away With:
- A clear understanding of how AI is reshaping relationships, communication, and human capability
across work and life
- Insight into the erosion of essential skills and how leaders can actively rebuild them
- A practical lens on AI ethics, including safety by design and responsible use
- A deeper understanding of why visibility, inclusion, and voice matter in AI shaped systems
- Strategies to build digitally fluent, critically thinking, and human centred teams
The Takeaway
The future will be shaped by technology, but it will be defined by how we choose to relate to one another. The
organisations that thrive will be those with the courage to connect, to centre humanity in their systems, and to
intentionally design cultures where safety, belonging, and capability are built in from the start.
The Courage to Connect: A First Movers Guide to a Human Future in the AI Era
This keynote is built for organisations navigating rapid AI adoption and grappling with the growing gap between technical capability, human capability, and growing AI fatigue.The Courage to Connect: A First Movers Guide to a Human Future in the AI Era
Key Takeaways:
• Why organisations must prioritise building human capability alongside AI adoption, and what’s at risk if they don’t
• Simple, practical strategies and frameworks to embed human-centred AI across teams and decision-making
• How this approach directly drives high-trust, high-performance cultures that are future fit
Best suited for:
WHS conferences, risk and compliance, capability and workforce development, legal, financial services, healthcare, insurance, and education sectors
The Courage to Connect: Raising The Digital Generation (For School Leaders & Parents)
Professional Learning Sessions with Yasmin LondonThe Courage to Connect: Raising The Digital Generation (For School Leaders & Parents)
Today’s students are growing up in a world where friendships, identity, learning, and belonging are deeply shaped by digital environments that evolve faster than most adults can keep up with. For schools, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Educators and school leaders are increasingly asking:
How do we support student wellbeing when so much of their social world now exists online?
How do we respond to emerging risks like generative AI, gaming dynamics, deepfakes, and online harassment?
How can schools move from constantly reacting to digital incidents to proactively building digitally resilient students?
In this timely and practical keynote, Yasmin London, CEO of First Movers Co. and one of Australia’s most respected voices on digital safety and leadership, draws on more than two decades of experience working across education, policing, technology, and government to unpack the digital realities shaping today’s students.
Through real-world insights and practical strategies, Yasmin helps educators better understand how young people experience the online world, and how schools can play a powerful role in helping students navigate it safely, responsibly, and confidently.
In this session, you will explore:
- The emerging digital trends shaping student behaviour, relationships, and wellbeing
- How to respond to risks such as cyberbullying, gaming dynamics, and generative AI
- The rise of AI influencers, deepfakes, and disinformation, and what they mean for young people
- Why gaming has become one of the primary social environments for students today
- What proposed social media restrictions for under-16s mean for schools, and what remains unregulated
- How young people experience digital platforms, and why their perspective often differs from that of adults
- Practical tools, strategies, and frameworks schools can use to strengthen digital resilience
Yasmin’s sessions are known for being grounded in real-world experience, free from fear-based messaging, and rich in practical strategies educators can apply immediately.
Participants leave with a deeper understanding of the digital landscape shaping their students, along with clear, actionable ways to support young people, engage families, and foster a safer, more connected school community.
The Art of Going First
In The Art of Going First, Yasmin London invites audiences into the heart of what it means to lead with courage before confidence. This keynote is a rally cry for anyone ready to step beyond comfort zones and into purpose-driven leadership.The Art of Going First
Blending raw personal stories with powerful strategic insights, Yasmin shares what she’s learned across wildly different arenas - from swimming for Australia to policing the streets of NSW, to challenging the complex world of online harms and building safer digital spaces.
Along the way, she unpacks one universal truth: when someone has the courage to go first, it creates momentum, opening doors, shifting norms, and shaping environments where more of us can rise.
Grounded in her F.I.R.S.T Mover Framework: Fuel Growth, Ignite Courage, Reframe Relationships, Shake the Status Quo, and, Tell Your Story, this keynote equips audiences with the mindset and blueprint to live and work for the better.
Audiences will leave with:
• A deep understanding of why storytelling is a lifeline, not just a leadership tool
• The value of disrupting patterns that no longer serve us in work and in life
• Clarity on how to reimagine leadership as something we co-create, not inherit
• A powerful reminder that progress, not perfection, is what drives confidence and delivers on positive impact.
This keynote is ideal for organisations ready to embrace inclusive leadership, cultivate psychologically safe cultures, and empower individuals at every level to take purposeful action.
Because going first isn’t just brave, it’s necessary. And it starts by making the first move.
MC & Event Host
Yasmin is not just a host—she’s the heartbeat of your event. With her magnetic energy, journalistic curiosity, and ability to connect deeply with any audience, Yasmin brings every event to life. Whether moderating high-stakes panels or injecting energy into keynotes, she delivers clarity, connection, and charisma on stage.MC & Event Host
Trusted by:
- SXSW
- Dell Technologies
- Commbank
- Microsoft
- CrowdStrike
- Toyota
Video
Yasmin London | The Art of Going First | Saxton Speakers
In this compelling keynote, Yasmin London challenges traditional views of leadership. She positions it not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a courageous act that drives real change. Drawing from her diverse career as a world champion athlete, frontline police officer, and tech entrepreneur, Yasmin shares how bold decisions and cultural disruption can unlock potential across teams and organisations.Yasmin London | MC, Facilitator, Moderator
Looking for a Speaker, MC, or Entertainer who can engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impact at your next event? Yasmin London, a Digital Resilience expert and global thought leader, brings a unique combination of energy, expertise, and insight to every stage. With a proven ability to spark connection, ignite change, and guide conversations, Yasmin excels at keeping audiences engaged and events running seamlessly. From hosting live episodes with global brands like Dell Technologies to celebrating milestones and driving transformation, Yasmin’s leadership and professionalism shine in every setting. Her understanding of workplace wellbeing and her focus on balancing commercial objectives with meaningful impact make her a standout choice for organisations looking to create memorable experiences.Yasmin London | The Courage to Connect The Future of Relationships In The AI Era | Saxton Speakers
Yasmin introduces The Courage to Connect — her Keynote on what leadership looks like when technology moves faster than culture.Yasmin London | The Courage to Connect Raising the Digital Generation | Saxton Speakers
In this Keynote explainer, Yasmin sets out what children are really navigating online, and how the adults in their lives can respond with confidence and skill.The Impact of online abuse on women's peak performance
The alarming rise and disproportionate online abuse targeting women, especially those in the public eye - athletes, journalists and business leaders, needs to stop. The hidden toll of these experiences are large, from online harassment to mental health impacts, to barriers in economic empowerment, and even the Silencing Effect (a form of self censorship), that stifles global diversity and inclusion efforts. It's time to work together on actionable strategies and tools to help women and girls build digital resilience, to navigate the digital world with confidence and resilience, empower them to embrace opportunities, and to step confidently into the spotlight.Weekend Sunrise - Helping parents keep their kids safe online as they return to school.
Join Yasmin as she shares her advice and practical tips for parents in dealing with the online world.Unpacking Digital Resilience | The Morning Show
Watch Yasmin London share her tips to help you and your children navigate online bullying.Audio
Yasmin has hosted CBA Elevate (previously Women in Focus) for a number of years for us, bringing a rare combination of energy and substance to the role. She synthesises ideas across sessions ... keep reading Commonwealth Bank of Australia
If we could rate higher than 5, we would. Yasmin's professionalism, support, and adaptability throughout the event were highly prized and appreciated. The framework for reflection was a great addition to this year's event.
Yasmin was our guest speaker for International Women's Day. With the theme "Cracking the Code", Yasmin was able to provide valuable insight into the evolving world of technology. She was a thoroughly engaging speaker and adapted her presentation perfectly to our audience with both a keynote address and a Q&A. Yasmin was also very generous with her time one-on-one at the end which is always welcomed. Would happily recommend her for any event.
Yas is an exceptional talent and has made a profoundly positive contribution to our Minor Safety Campaign. Her creative ideas, innovative thinking, and extensive experience have been instrumental in guiding us to view things from the most effective perspective to ensure we optimise the safety of teenagers using our platform, as well as supporting parents to help build teens Digital Resilience. Collaborating with her has been a pleasure, and we can’t wait to work with her again.
Yasmin was a true professional. Extremely well researched and prepared for the content and all the speakers but also gave an element of fun and energy that's needed to keep people engaged. She was flexible with additional requests and extremely accommodating. I would highly recommend Yas as a moderator and we've had amazing feedback from attendees.
Yasmin came to speak to our firm about “Parenting in the Digital Age”, and delivered a highly energised, informative and eye-opening session to our staff. The feedback was the most positive of any of the external speakers we had to date and prompted requests for future teach-ins. The staff found it incredibly valuable and applicable in many ways regardless of whether they had young dependents navigating a complex digital world.
We have partnered with Yasmin for the past 2 years, working to deliver very successful Digital Wellbeing webinars and workshops for our clients across Australia, supporting parents navigating the world of social media, cyberbullying and digital wellbeing for their children. We love working with Yas as she not only brings her incredible expertise and knowledge but delivers the content in an engaging way with such warmth. Clients and parents get so much out of each session.
Yasmin was incredibly professional, and flexible and showed a passion for our AI in Law Enforcement topic. She managed the questions and panel members well and kept the conversation flowing well. It would be great to work with Yasmin again in the future! It was a pleasure!
An absolute pleasure and privilege to have you present to our boys and parents, Yasmin thank you. Our community is excited about our partnership with you.
The energy and fun Yas brings to the events she hosts in one of a kind. We love how she has such depth when it comes to industry knowledge, and how she weaves that into the events she delivers with us.
Our audience spoke very highly of Yasmin's presentation and the content. It was very well received and linked into the themes of our event very well. Yasmin was fantastic to work with.
A pleasure to watch her in action. It is evident to see how her years of experience enable Yasmin in bringing her fascinating content to light.
Thank you, Yasmin, for an inspiring and energising session. Your First Movers keynote and workshop didn’t just spark ideas, it challenged us to reframe the way we work, think, and lead. We’ve walked away with practical strategies, renewed courage to challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mindset, and a shared commitment to driving intentional innovation in our industry. Here’s to adding more First Movers to your global mission, and to making bold change happen now, not someday.
