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KNKO Keynotes and Workshops

High-performance wellness for people who lead at the highest level.

You outperform your peers when your people can regulate stress, protect their energy and think clearly. KNKO sessions are designed specifically for ambitious, driven audiences who want to consistently perform at a high level without burning out.

KNKO delivers high-impact keynotes and workshops with content, examples, and follow-up resources tailored for your audience. Every session brings KNKO’s performance-wellness method to your leaders, teams, and members – turning clear science and meaningful stories into simple tools they can use the same day.

Each engagement is personally led by founder and principal speaker, Farhan Zahid. When it serves your goals, Farhan invites hand-selected KNKO practitioners or partners to co-facilitate specific practices or demonstrations

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MEDIA & RECOGNITION

The Insider WeeklyLeader in Integrated Wellness & Human Performance (2025)

Business Life“KNKO Sets a New Standard for Personalized Wellness”

International Business Journal“San Francisco Wellness Company Integrates Mind and Body Care”

Media & Recognition

The Insider Weekly – Leader in Integrated Wellness & Human Performance (2025)

Business Life – “KNKO Sets a New Standard for Personalized Wellness”

International Business Journal – “San Francisco Wellness Company Integrates Mind and Body Care”

What Makes KNKO Talks Different?

Most wellness talks feel inspiring for an hour and then fade. KNKO sessions are built differently. Farhan speaks the language of high-achievers while giving them simple, precise tools that fit real high-performance life.

EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE

Corporate leadership experience plus deep clinical training for mind, body and nervous system – meeting your leaders as peers.

GroundED IN SCIENCE

Simple frameworks and micro-practices grounded with science that fit into demanding schedules and actually get used.

IMMEDIATE EXPERIENCE

Live guided practices and hypnotherapy-based exercises, with “anchors” your people can use to perform under pressure.

RESULTS BY DESIGN

Outcomes that matter: better decisions, steadier emotions more creativity, greater resilience, and sustainable performance.

Signature Talks & Themes

Each keynote or workshop is tailored to your culture, industry, and objectives. You can also choose to add live guided practices and hypnotherapy-based exercises to any session. Below are some of the most requested KNKO themes delivered for organizations, executive teams, and member communities.

What do your people need most right now?

Formats That Fit Your Event

Whether you are hosting a private member evening, a leadership retreat, or a company-wide summit, KNKO sessions are designed to integrate smoothly with your agenda, audience and venue.

Every KNKO engagement is tailored. Investment varies based on format, audience size, level of customization, and any follow-up resources or sessions.

Corporate wellness leadership development workshop.

Professional team building interactive workshop.

Executive wellness leadership roundtable discussion.

High performance wellness keynote speaker.

WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION GAINS FROM KNKO TALKS

When wellness is framed with nuance, intelligence, and respect for people’s reality, leaders listen and act. KNKO talks are designed with that in mind.

For the Organization

Engaging content that resonates with your audience, fostering community engagement and brand loyalty.

Improved engagement and morale

Lower burnout risk and turnover

Culture of sustainable high performance

For Leaders & Managers

Tools to stay regulated under pressure, communicate clearly, and lead teams with calm, confident presence.

Better emotional regulation under pressure

Clearer thinking and decision quality

Practical rituals for leading calm, focused teams

For Employees & Members

Simple, realistic practices that help people feel better, function better, and feel genuinely supported.

Everyday tools for stress and anxiety

More restorative sleep and better energy

A felt sense that their organization truly cares

Is KNKO the Right Fit for Your Audience?

KNKO talks are designed for groups who move fast, carry responsibility, desire development and care about excellence. They resonate especially well with:

Executive teams, founders, and senior leadership groups.

High-performing teams in finance, technology, and creative industries.

Employee groups focused on mental health, wellbeing, and performance.

Private member clubs and high-end wellness or fitness spaces.

Organizations building sustainable, human-centered cultures.

If your people are ambitious, driven, desire growth or simply want more, KNKO sessions are built for them.

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About Farhan Zahid

Farhan Zahid sits at the intersection of corporate leadership, clinical care, and deep mind–body work. He speaks the language of founders, executives, and high performers while also understanding, in a very concrete way, what stress, burnout, and pressure feel like in the body and mind.

Founder and CEO of KNKO

A concierge wellness company for high-performing leaders, teams, and member communities.

Chartered Accountant & Former Head of Risk

Deep leadership experience in finance, healthcare, tech, internal audit, and risk management.

20+ Years on Stage

National public-speaking experience across conferences, executive and team offsites, board meetings, and company all-hands.

Clinical & Psychiatric Nursing Background

Frontline experience as a medical and psychiatric auxiliary nurse. Real understanding of stress, and mental health into every session.

KNKO founder corporate wellness speaker.

Specialist in Transitions & Strategy Workshops

Trained and experienced facilitator of leadership transitions, strategy sessions, and culture-shaping conversations.

Wellness Programs Founder

Launched and run employee wellness programs for high-performing organizations, aligning wellbeing, performance, culture, and retention.

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Master NLP Practitioner

Advanced training in nervous-system regulation, behavior change, and ethical influence for leaders, teams, and sales/communication roles.

Mind–Body Teacher

Certified yoga teacher and massage therapist, integrating body, breath, and movement into practical, executive-friendly tools.

Whether speaking to a boardroom, a ballroom, or a private member club, Farhan’s aim is simple: to help people who carry a lot on their shoulders move through the world with more clarity, calm, and sustainable power.

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What a KNKO Session Can Look Like?

Every event is unique, and the format is always tailored. Here is an example of how a 75-minute KNKO keynote plus Q&A might flow:

1. WELCOME AND CONTEXT

Aligning with your organization’s goals, audience, and the theme of your event.

5 MIN

2. CORE INSIGHTS

Story, science, and frameworks tailored to your chosen topic.

25-30 MIN

3. GUIDED PRACTICE

A live demonstration of simple KNKO tools, such as breathing protocols, reset rituals, or micro-habits.

10-15 MIN

4. INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION

Translating the tools into real situations your leaders and teams face every day.

10-15 MIN

5. Q&A / DIALOGUE

Time for thoughtful questions, specific scenarios, and nuanced conversation.

10-15 MIN

6. CLOSING & NEXT STEPS

Clear takeaways and optional follow-up resources or KNKO offerings to extend the impact.

5 MIN

How It Works

Booking a KNKO session is simple, straightforward and collaborative, while keeping plenty of room to tailor the experience.

1. Explore

Share a few details of your event – logistics, audience and goals.

Together, we’ll co-design a session format that’s tailored to your culture and outcomes.

2. Deliver

We will deliver your session (in-person or virtual) to the agreed design.

Topic, tone, interactivity, and any live guided practices or hypnotherapy-based exercises are all built in.

3. Growth

Your leaders and teams leave with clear insights and practical tools they can use immediately.

Improved performance, calmer decision-making, and more sustainable growth continue long after the event.

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PERFORMANCE KEYNOTES FAQ

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What kinds of events and audiences are KNKO sessions best suited for?

We speak at executive offsites, leadership retreats, internal summits, company all-hands, ERG events, conferences, and private member clubs.

KNKO sessions work especially well for founders, executives, senior leadership teams, high-potential managers, and high-performing professionals, as well as member communities and private clubs whose people care about leadership, performance, stress and burnout, culture, longevity, and nervous-system-aware wellness.

Are KNKO sessions a good fit for senior leaders who are skeptical of “wellness talks”?

Yes. KNKO sessions are designed specifically for intelligent, time-scarce, often skeptical leaders who have sat through too many fluffy or impractical wellness presentations.

KNKO’s approach:

• Leads with clear logic, data, and real-world experience from risk, finance, healthcare, and tech
• Connects wellness directly to decision quality, performance, leadership presence, and culture
• Uses short, optional practices that are practical and professional.

The result is a talk that feels respectful of their time and intelligence, while still giving them concrete tools they can use the same day.

How customized are the sessions for our organization?

Every keynote or workshop is tailored to your culture, industry, and objectives.

During a short planning process, we align on:
• Topic and angle (e.g., stress, rest, habits, communication, performance anxiety, imposter feelings, longevity)
• Audience level (executive team, managers, ICs, members)
• Tone, language, and level of interactivity
• Whether to include live guided practices or hypnotherapy-based exercises.

The result is a session that feels built for your people, not a generic “one-size-fits-all” talk.

Are the guided practices and hypnotherapy-based exercises appropriate for corporate settings?

Yes. All experiential elements are short, optional, and designed for professional environments.

Farhan uses clinical hypnotherapy, somatic work, breath, and NLP to guide gentle, practical exercises that help people feel more regulated and focused, without anything theatrical or uncomfortable. Participants remain fully aware and in control at all times, and the language is inclusive, clear, and science-informed.

These practices are there to give your people real tools they can use under pressure, not to put on a show.

Do you offer in-person and virtual sessions? How far do you travel?

Yes. KNKO delivers:

• In-person keynotes and workshops predominantly in the San Francisco Bay Area and, with advance scheduling, at events across the U.S. and internationally
• Virtual sessions for distributed teams across time zones
• Hybrid formats, where some participants are in the room and others join online.

We’ll help you choose the format that fits your logistics, budget, and engagement goals.

How long are the sessions, and what group sizes work best?

Most organizations choose:

• Keynotes: 30–60 minutes for conferences, all-hands, or member events
• Interactive workshops: 60–120 minutes for deeper practice and Q&A
• Series: multi-session arcs over several weeks or months

We are comfortable with small executive teams through to large company-wide audiences and industry conferences. For highly interactive workshops, groups of up to 60 people are ideal, and we can adapt the format (breakouts, layered exercises, Q&A structures) to keep sessions engaging even for larger groups; for keynotes, thousands can be accommodated.

What kind of impact can we expect from a KNKO session?

While outcomes vary by organization, clients typically see:
• Leaders feeling calmer, clearer, and more regulated under pressure
• Teams using the tools immediately in meetings, high-stakes conversations, and at home
• A shared, practical language around stress, rest, habits, and performance
• Increased openness to ongoing leadership and wellbeing initiatives

The aim is that your people leave with specific practices they can use the same day, not just an inspiring talk that fades after an hour.

What is the typical investment for a KNKO speaking engagement?

KNKO engagements typically range from $2,500 to $25,000, depending on format, audience size, level of customization, and whether follow-up sessions or resources are included.

Virtual sessions begin at a lower investment, while in-person keynotes, interactive workshops, executive roundtables, and multi-session series reflect deeper preparation, facilitation, and impact.

Every engagement is tailored. Once we understand your goals, audience, and context, we’ll recommend the most effective format and provide a clear, transparent proposal, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.

What qualifies Farhan and KNKO to speak on stress, anxiety, performance, and leadership?

Farhan brings a rare blend of corporate, clinical, and mind–body expertise:
• Former Head of Risk, chartered accountant, and advisor across finance, healthcare, tech, internal audit, and risk management
• 20+ years of public speaking at conferences, executive offsites, board meetings, and company all-hands
• Background as both a medical and psychiatric auxiliary nurse
• Certified clinical hypnotherapist, yoga teacher, massage therapist, and master NLP practitioner
• Designer and leader of employee wellness programs for high-performing organizations

He speaks the language of executives and operators, while staying grounded in nervous-system science and practical tools your people can actually use.

How do we check availability and get a quote?

The easiest way to start is to share a few details about your event – date/date range, location (or virtual), audience, and your primary goals.

You can:
• Schedule a consultation
• Call: 415-890-6966
• Email: info@knko.co
• Or use the Contact Us form on our website

From there, we’ll confirm availability, recommend a format, and provide a clear, transparent quote with any suggested options (for example, a keynote, an interactive workshop, a follow-up session, or digital resources for your attendees).

You’re under no obligation. The first step is simply a conversation about what would best support your leaders and teams.

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BRING A NEW KIND OF WELLNESS CONVERSATION TO YOUR PEOPLE

When wellness conversations honor ambition, intelligence, and the realities of modern work, people lean in.

KNKO talks are built to do exactly that, giving your leaders and teams tools that feel luxurious in quality and simple in daily life.

If you are ready for your next event to spark a different kind of conversation about sustainable and accelerated performance, we would be honored to partner with you.

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KNKO Keynotes and Workshops

WHAT YOUR ORGANIZATION GAINS FROM KNKO TALKS

For the Organization

For Leaders & Managers

For Employees & Members

Is KNKO the Right Fit for Your Audience?

About Farhan Zahid

Founder and CEO of KNKO

Chartered Accountant & Former Head of Risk

20+ Years on Stage

Clinical & Psychiatric Nursing Background

Specialist in Transitions & Strategy Workshops

Wellness Programs Founder

Clinical Hypnotherapist & Master NLP Practitioner

Mind–Body Teacher

1. Explore

2. Deliver

3. Growth

PERFORMANCE KEYNOTES FAQ

BRING A NEW KIND OF WELLNESS CONVERSATION TO YOUR PEOPLE

Wellness. Clarity. Insight.