Jahkini Bisselink | Keynote Speaker

Jahkini Bisselink | Keynote Speaker

Jahkini Bisselink is a former United Nations Youth Delegate and consultant at Whetston Strategic Foresight. She helps organisations decode Generation Z, bridging youthful perspectives with practical insights on leadership, technology, and the multigenerational workplace.

Sample Talks

  • The Future of (AI) Relationships
  • Leading the Multigenerational Workplace
  • Generation Z on Gen Z
  • Building Trust Inside and Outside the Organisation
  • Driving Long-Term Commitment in a Fast-Changing World

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Biography

Introduction

Jahkini Bisselink is an international keynote speaker, consultant, and former United Nations Youth Delegate whose work bridges the gap between generations. Now a youth and foresight expert at Whetston Strategic Foresight, she helps global organisations understand the values, motivations, and expectations shaping the workforce of tomorrow.

Professional Background & Credentials

Jahkini began her career as one of the youngest representatives in Dutch political and global advocacy, serving as a United Nations Youth Delegate. At just 18, she delivered her first speech at the UN General Assembly, marking the start of a career dedicated to amplifying young voices and integrating their perspectives into policy and business decision-making.

During her tenure, Jahkini spoke with over 4,000 young people across Europe, the United States, and international institutions from New York to Geneva. She has since worked with prominent organisations such as Deutsche Telekom, the European Parliament, and Lloyds Banking Group, offering strategic insight into emerging generational trends and their impact on leadership, communication, and culture.

At Whetston Strategic Foresight, she researches the influence of younger generations on the workplace, consumer behaviour, and organisational change. Her background combines global advocacy, multicultural awareness, and future-focused analysis, making her an invaluable voice for companies seeking to connect meaningfully with Generation Z.

Speaking Style & Audience Value

Jahkini’s speaking style is insightful, engaging, and refreshingly authentic. Drawing from her experience as both an advocate and analyst, she offers a balanced mix of data-driven foresight and human storytelling. Her sessions, delivered as keynotes, panel discussions, or fireside conversations, leave audiences equipped with actionable strategies for engaging Gen Z employees and customers, while fostering collaboration across five generations in the workplace.

Her ability to translate generational insights into clear business takeaways makes her a trusted voice for corporate leaders navigating change. Audiences value her credibility, relatability, and pragmatic optimism in addressing the future of work, mental health, and technology.

Themes and Expertise

Jahkini Bisselink’s expertise spans the future of relationships, multigenerational leadership, and Generation Z engagement in a world transformed by technology and social change. She explores how advances in AI are redefining human connection, collaboration, and trust, both inside and outside organisations, and how leaders can build long-term commitment in an era of constant change.

Her work also addresses the complexities of leading a multigenerational workforce, guiding five generations through times of disruption, and fostering collaboration across diverse needs, mindsets, and levels of digital fluency. With a strong focus on wellbeing, mental health, and adaptability, Jahkini provides practical frameworks for navigating the human side of transformation.

Drawing on her deep connection with Gen Z, she offers organisations invaluable insight into how the next generation communicates, what they expect from employers, and how their activism, values, and approach to mental health are reshaping the workplace and society as a whole.

Contact us now to learn how Jahkini can inspire your next event with her deep insights on Generation Z, leadership, and the future of human connection in an AI-driven world. 

 

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