TEDx Speaker/Author/Leadership SME

Teaches a patented decision-making model.

Brandon Knight equips modern executives to lead with clarity in the AI era — Attendees learn how to make Financially Responsible, Emotionally Intelligent, Data-Driven Decisions that move organizations from reaction to strategy.

35+
Years leading
28%
Engagement lift
10k+
Leaders inspired
Brandon Knight delivering a TEDx keynote

"Decisions are the new differentiator."

FREIDDD Your Mind book by Brandon Knight

New Book

FREIDDD Your Mind

The Leadership Model for the AI Era

Master the convergence of the critical skills needed to make great decisions in the AI era. Brandon Knight's signature FREIDDD framework gives modern leaders a patented, data-driven playbook for navigating change, building emotionally intelligent teams, and turning uncertainty into a competitive advantage.

Signature Message

The APEX of great leadership is timely and intelligent decision making.

FR

Financially Responsible

Attendees learn how daily decisions impact organizational stability — building cultures where decisions protect value, prioritize ROI, and create sustainable growth.

EI

Emotionally Intelligent

Previous organizations realized a 12–28% increase in employee engagement implementing FREIDDD principles. Lead with empathy, accountability, and influence through change.

DDD

Data-Driven Decisions

A patented decision-making matrix that immediately improves proactivity and efficiency. Move from reaction to strategy with data, AI-era thinking, and sound judgment.

About Brandon

Executive presence. Practical frameworks. Unforgettable energy.

Brandon Knight is the Chief CX Evangelist at ZOOM, TEDx speaker, author, leadership subject-matter expert, thought leader, culture advocate, board member, and podcast host. He is the founder and chief executive of FREIDDD®, a decision-making model built for today's AI world.

Across 35+ years of leadership, Brandon has served Fortune 1000 companies and held CX leadership roles with major brands and channel organizations. In addition to holding a Master's Degree, his background spans Zoom, Humana, Travelers, Sprint, Intelisys, Telarus, CX-Sherpa, and Exceptional Contact Centers.

Today he serves as Global Head of CX Technology Evangelism at Zoom while equipping modern leaders to lead through disruption with discipline and humanity.

Role
Global Head of CX Technology Evangelism — Zoom
Founder
FREIDDD® Leadership
Author
FREIDDD YOUR MIND
Host
FREIDDD Decision Makers · CXPert Share · Wednesdays Winning Woman

Branded Keynotes

Six talks. One throughline.

Each keynote is tailored to your audience, your industry, and the decisions your leaders are facing right now.

  1. 01

    FREIDDD: Decision-Making for the AI Era

  2. 02

    Leading Humans Through AI Disruption

  3. 03

    The Impacts of AI on Customer Experience

  4. 04

    How to Stand Out in the Channel Industry

  5. 05

    Restarting a Stalled Sales Process

  6. 06

    Maintaining Authenticity in the Corporate World

Featured Stages

Trusted by conferences, summits, and executive audiences.

TEDx APEX
Zoomtopia
Enterprise Connect
Cisco Live
Contact Center Week
Association of National Advertisers
Channel Partners Conference
MidWestCon
Autonomous AI Summit
Australia CX Summit
BWG Industry Outlook
CDW Executive Summit
Masters of Marketing
RISE Summit
Avant Special Forces
Intelisys Channel Connect
Telarus Partner Summit
ATC Tech Summit
C3 Tech Summit
Cloud Communications Alliance
Global Partner Executive Summit
HP/Poly Partner Showcase
ChannelVision Expo
B2B Marketing Expo
ARG SKO
IT Expo
Waterfield Tech
Dreamforce
Sprint
Humana
Travelers
Telerx

Awards & Recognition

Recognized for influence, loyalty, leadership, and service.

  • 🏆JD Power Customer Retention
  • 🏆Channel Partners Circle of Excellence
  • 🏆Enterprise Globe Trailblazers to Watch
  • 🏆Channel Marketing Association Connector Award
  • 🏆Channel Futures Top 10 Influencers
  • 🏆Sprint PCS Code of Excellence
  • 🏆HCSO Volunteer of the Year
  • 🏆Telarus Rookie of the Year

In Their Words

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Leading in today's world requires great decision-making. FREIDDD YOUR MIND is today's best resource.
Lee Hawkins
Pulitzer Prize Finalist
"
AI is evolving faster than any technology in modern history. Leadership must evolve faster — and FREIDDD can help them do that.
Gary Sorrentino
Global CIO, Zoom
"
Brandon Knight hits on some of the most compelling criteria for effective decision-making. He created a leadership model that is truly transformational yet easy to use.
Kevin Thigpen
COO, Actsoft, Inc.

Bring Brandon to Your Stage

Book Brandon for your next keynote, executive summit, leadership retreat, or customer experience event.

Give your audience a memorable, high-impact experience that turns leadership theory into practical decisions they can apply immediately.

booking@thebrandonknight.com

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