Philippa and Moira bring a unique combination of real-world financial expertise, behavioural insight and engaging storytelling to every audience, delivering keynote presentations that challenge assumptions and leave delegates with practical ideas they can apply immediately.
Drawing on decades of experience in finance, governance and ethics, they explore the complex human and organizational factors that influence decision-making in high-pressure environments. Their talks go beyond compliance and regulation, examining why good people can make poor decisions, how cultures shape behaviour, and what organizations can do to build trust, resilience and ethical leadership from the inside out.
Whether speaking to financial institutions, professional bodies, universities or corporate leadership teams, Philippa and Moira create an interactive and thought-provoking experience tailored to each audience. Their sessions combine research, real-life case studies and relatable examples to make complex topics accessible, engaging and memorable.
As the authors of The Fault Lines of Finance, they are passionate about helping organizations recognise the warning signs of financial misconduct, strengthen ethical decision-making and foster cultures where integrity is embedded in everyday practice. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of the psychological and systemic drivers behind organizational failures, along with practical strategies to promote accountability and better judgement.
Available for conferences, leadership events, panel discussions and workshops across the UK, USA and Canada, Philippa and Moira are trusted keynote speakers who encourage audiences to think differently, ask better questions and inspire meaningful change long after the event has ended.
Meet the keynote speakers
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Dr Moira Somers
Dr. Moira Somers is a leading practitioner in the field of financial psychology. She works with families and organizations committed to ensuring that their wealth and their work serve as a force for good.
Philippa Hann
Philippa Hann is CEO of Paradigm Norton Financial Planning and a former financial services lawyer with 20 years’ experience suing financial advisers, wealth managers, banks and accountants.
Keynote Speaker FAQs
1 / How do I book a keynote speaker for my conference?
All speaking engagement enquiries are handled by Alana at Money Mind and Meaning.
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2 / What topics do we cover as finance ethics keynote speakers?
This is how it happens: A Neuropsychologist and a Lawyer on Ethics, Ego, and Financial Misconduct
3 / What makes Philippa and Moira stand out as keynote speakers?
Philippa Hann and Dr Moira Somers offer a keynote combination few others can: a financial services lawyer and a neuropsychologist exploring why good people make bad decisions with other people’s money. As co-authors of The Fault Lines of Finance, they combine two decades of frontline legal experience with expertise in psychology, behaviour and ethical decision-making. Their engaging, evidence-based keynotes bring financial misconduct, organizational culture, leadership and integrity to life through powerful real-world stories. Every presentation is tailored to the audience and leaves financial professionals and leaders with practical tools to recognise hidden pressures, strengthen ethical cultures and make better decisions.
4 / Why choose women keynote speakers for your event?
Are women better keynote speakers? No, there is nothing which makes women better speakers. Exceptional speaking depends on expertise, storytelling, authenticity and audience connection. Yet women’s perspectives have historically been underrepresented on conference stages, particularly in finance and leadership.
Choosing outstanding women speakers provides the opportunity to highlight overlooked experiences, challenge assumptions and encourage richer conversations about power, culture and ethical decision-making. The argument is not that women are better, but that talent is widely distributed while opportunity has not always been. For event organizers exploring ethics, a diverse platform brings more voices, sharper insights and a broader understanding.
5 / What is the typical length of your keynote session?
Moira and Philippa are happy to provide keynotes from 30mins to one hour together or individually. They also provide workshops lasting between one and three hours.
“It’s rare that I feel inspired to write a blog after hearing someone speak. Philippa is one of those rare people.”
Ian Beestin
Co-founder, FCX Technologies
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