Anders Sorman-Nilsson

Anders Sorman-Nilsson was born in Stockholm, Sweden and is a true Generation Y spokesman. A reformed Australian-trained lawyer, he is now the principal facilitator and coach at Thinque. Having been brought up as an independent thinker in a multicultural setting, Anders' passion lays with Funky Thinking as a platform and as a tool to facilitate change and progress in teams and individuals. In his presentations, Anders communicates a synthesized smorgasbord of perspectives, angles and opportunities to challenge existing boundaries and develop talent, progressiveness and innovation.

Anders completed his major studies at the Australian National University on an international scholarship, and holds an Honours Degree in Law, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and a Bachelor's Degree in Arts (International Relations) from the A.N.U., as well as a Specialisation in the Law Governing International Relations from the University of Vienna, Austria. During his University studies, Anders spoke at a number of International Youth Leadership Conferences around the world, and was awarded 'Best Speaker' at the Vienna Model United Nations Conference by former Secretary-General of the UN, Kurt Waldheim.

In his role at Thinque, Anders has co-designed the cutting-edge programs Generation Y + Generation X + Baby Boomers = Generation Talent - and Whole Mind Communications: Integrating IQ and EQ? He helps organizations overcome the talent crisis by engaging the 3 Es - enthusiasm, expertise and experience - of the three generations in today's workplace, thereby harnessing each generation's unique talents so that organizations can fire on all generational cylinders. Anders' fundamental belief is that organizations need to move from generational collision to generational collaboration in order to become true talent incubators, and he uses his Funky Thinking methodology to help them on this path.

Anders has been interviewed by ABC and SBS Radio, and has featured in Australian, Swedish and Austrian magazines. He has authored numerous articles and is featuring in the 2007 book 'Secrets of Great Success Coaches Exposed' by Dale Beaumont. He is a Board Member of the Swedish-Australian Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Division.

Anders lives in Balmoral, Sydney where he enjoys a great life. When he's not working, Anders is a keen skier and jogger, and takes every opportunity to travel to new places around the world. Having learnt to appreciate cricket in the last few years, he enjoys a quiet afternoon with a book on the couch in front of a test match.

Client Ovations: Everything you have done has been done with a great deal of preparation and great deal of recognition of what we wanted! It stopped us to think the way which is comfortable and go into another place which is for the betterment of the group

Head of Legal Risk Management, Macquarie Bank

I highly recommend Anders as a thought-provoking Gen Y-expert. Anders presented to our entire agency and was thoroughly entertaining, whilst providing good insights into managing generational change in business. His perspectives would be enlightening to all types of businesses who are looking to Gen-Y to provide their organisation with the creative edge they need for the future!

Managing Director, McCann Worldgroup

Anders is truly a funky thinker! His ideas espouse vibrancy, passion & fun. I find Ander's approach to diversity very novel and refreshing and very relevant to today's fast paced workplaces. I have used Anders to educate our older workforce on how to engage Gen Y and will be using him again to educate Gen Y on how to engage Gen X & Baby Boomers

HR Director, Optus

If you're looking for a unique thought provoking keynote, presentation or workshop, then Anders is your man. Anders overdelivered on his NLP workshop at the iMedia Brand Summit creating a fun, interactive session where people were able to learn new communication methods to enhance their personal and corporate lives.

Ad:tech/ DMG

Anders is like a B12 shot in the arm... you go in feeling lethargic, exhausted, lacking motivation. You leave feeling energised, enthused, alive. He enables you to get back out there and tackle your problems head-on with practical solutions you can implement today. Do yourself a favour.. get a shot.

Queensland Health

Anders is an extremely professional bloke. The training project we engaged him for was enlightening and equipped the players with a new way of going forward

Brad Fittler, Sydney Roosters Coach

Anders presented to a group of leading finance executives on behalf of the CFO Ambition forum. His topic was very well presented, with a mix of media and interaction that maintained and captured the whole audience. He is very knowledgeable, inspires thought and creates motivation to change our thinking. He is without doubt one of the most engaging speakers out there!

Research Manager, Ambition Recruitment

Anders is the GURU of Funk. His keynote rocks. I booked him to speak at our annual winter conference and he rocked the room. Sharp, funny, focussed and funky. Book him for your next event.

Matt Church CSP, CEO of Thought Leaders

I just wanted to say thanks again for your presentation at the Channel Camp event last week. I have had some really great feedback from delegates and I just wanted to say thank you for your part in making this event a success.

National Channel Manager, Apple

I highly recommend Anders as a thought-provoking Gen Y-expert. Anders presented to our entire agency and was thoroughly entertaining, whilst providing good insights into managing generational change in business. His perspectives would be enlightening to all types of businesses who are looking to Gen-Y to provide their organisation with the creative edge they need for the future!

Managing Director, McCann Worldgroup