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Francesca Cortesi

Unlock Your Inner Values: A Journey to Joy, Self-expression and Collaboration

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Ever felt stuck, drained, or caught in a loop of self-doubt and unresolved conflict? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In this inspiring breakfast talk, Francesca Cortesi shares her journey from feeling cornered to rediscovering clarity, joy, and creativity—and shows you how to do the same. With practical tools and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to: • Pinpoint what fuels your creativity and energy. • Turn self-doubt into strength using story-mapping. • Break free from conflict and foster better collaboration. • Discover your unique superpowers—and use them to stand out. This talk is for creatives of all kinds—designers, writers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers—ready to reconnect with their values, reignite their passion, and move forward with purpose.

About the speaker

Francesca Cortesi transforms growing companies into product powerhouses, having scaled some of Europe's most successful startups through strategic product leadership. As strategic advisor, she partners with ambitious CEOs to transform their product vision into sustainable growth engines, bringing together creative innovation and business impact.

With experience as Chief Product Officer and Head of Product across multiple high-growth companies, Francesca builds and scales product organizations through proven frameworks that foster inclusive development practices - creating environments where diverse perspectives drive success.

A passionate advocate for human-centered leadership in European tech, Francesca shares insights through speaking and thought leadership, inspiring organizations to build products that create lasting impact.

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