High Performance Unlocked for Baker McKenzie
June 13, 2025David Meade delivers a psychology-backed keynote at a Baker McKenzie event, sharing actionable strategies to build high-performing teams and workplace excellence.
A Long-Awaited Collaboration Comes to Life
After years of missed opportunities and diary clashes, Baker McKenzie finally secured a long-anticipated collaboration with international keynote speaker, David Meade. The global law firm had been eager to bring Meade in to speak to their team for some time. With more than 70 offices across 40+ countries and a client roster that includes some of the world’s most prominent companies, Baker McKenzie is a major force in the legal sector. At long last, the stars finally aligned, and David took to the stage to deliver a bespoke keynote on the psychology of high-performing teams.
From Passive Listening to Active Learning
The Baker McKenzie event was an important one: part learning, part celebration. It brought together a cross-section of Baker McKenzie’s people, employees attended the event both in person and virtually. The session was energising and insightful, based on core topics of collaboration, and recognition. From the moment Meade stepped on stage, it was clear the session would be anything but conventional.
Drawing on cutting-edge research in behavioural psychology and organisational performance, Meade focused on the power of small, daily shifts that help teams work smarter, faster, and better together. The core message was simple but powerful: sustained high performance isn’t built on grand gestures, but on consistent, intentional behaviours.
Meade explored how motivation can be reignited by clarity of purpose, how self-awareness strengthens collaboration, and how a culture of psychological safety enables innovation and risk-taking. Attendees at the Baker McKenzie were encouraged to reflect not just on how they work, but on how they show up for one another as teammates, leaders, and collaborators.
But this wasn’t a passive experience. True to form, David brought the audience into the heart of the learning through a series of rapid-fire think-tanks, designed to spark dialogue, idea-sharing, and practical action. These short, sharp bursts of interaction gave participants the chance to apply the insights immediately, deepening the impact of the session.
Celebrating Excellence Across the Firm
The session also set the stage perfectly for what followed: an internal awards ceremony designed to spotlight and celebrate high performance across the firm. With energy already high, the room moved seamlessly from learning to recognition. It was a perfect opportunity to honour individuals and teams that had made outstanding contributions across a range of categories and industries.
Looking Ahead: A Powerful Partnership in Progress
For Meade, finally getting the chance to partner with Baker McKenzie was a highlight of the year.
“This firm has such a strong reputation, and it’s one I’ve admired for a long time,” David said after the event. “Getting to deliver this session, and to be part of a moment that celebrated their people, was genuinely exciting. I’m really looking forward to getting to know the business even more as they continue to grow and lead in their space.”
As Baker McKenzie continues its global trajectory, fostering a high-performance culture will be key. And with Meade now in the mix, the journey is already off to a powerful start.
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