Leslie Ann Keeler

Leslie Ann Keeler is a globally respected voice at the intersection of emotional intelligence, embodied leadership, and human-centred innovation. With over 15 years guiding visionary leaders through times of rapid change, she’s become known for her ability to merge strategy with soul, especially in the AI era.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie spent a decade in London before settling in Barcelona. Her return to SXSW London as keynote speaker and MC on the AI + New Human track marks a meaningful homecoming.

Leslie runs a conscious practice rooted in neuroscience, psychology, somatics, and ancient wisdom. Trained and initiated in the Q’ero lineage of the Peruvian Andes, she brings a rare synthesis of shamanic insight and modern science to her work, supporting leaders to regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with intuition, and lead from presence rather than pressure. She’s currently deepening her expertise in consciousness and human capacity with a postgraduate study in Psychedelics at the University of Exeter, a pioneering program in the field.

From corporate Hollywood to entrepreneurship, to now helping founders and executives with her proven Intuitive EDGE framework, Leslie has embodied the full spectrum of modern leadership.

Alongside her speaking and advisory work, Leslie serves as a Venture Scout with LvlUp Ventures’ VC in Residence program, working with early-stage founders—particularly women-led and gender-diverse teams—across health, wellbeing, femtech, neuroscience, and human-centered AI.

Her work is trusted by TEDx, Apple, Web Summit, Feeld, Stanford, and Imperial College London, and her insights have been featured in Entrepreneur, LinkedIn News, Well+Good, and NBC.

As returning keynote speaker and MC at SXSW London, Leslie brings her signature warmth, depth, and grounded presence to the stage–holding space for speakers and audiences to step into more emotionally intelligent, future-ready conversations that spark real impact.