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Thomas Eckschmidt

Thomas Eckschmidt

Thomas Eckschmidt President of the Board of CBJourney | Co-Author of Conscious Capitalism Field Guide (Harvard), Thought Leader & Business Strategist

Thomas Eckschmidt
Thomas Eckschmidt 's Biography

Thomas Eckschmidt is an engineer who holds an Executive MBA in finance from Business School São Paulo, Brazil. His corporate journey included work in twenty different countries before he launched a successful entrepreneurial career that includes twelve business awards, four patents filed, and eleven books published.A strong believer that business leaders and organizations can do well by doing good, Thomas has been promoting Conscious Capitalism since 2010. He launched a Conscious Capitalism chapter in Brazil and supported the launch of chapters in other countries. Thomas teaches Conscious Capitalism classes in major business schools and in Corporate Governance programs. He also runs workshops that teach the fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism.Thomas is the cofounder and CEO of CBJ Conscious Business Journey a global network of certified consultants with the purpose to accelerate the change to a more conscious business ecosystem. CBJ Certifies Conscious Business Change Agents and Conscious Capitalist Consultants based on the Conscious Capitalism Field Guide and Fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism to create an infrastructure of independent consultants to support organizations interested becoming more conscious business. Thomas also works as a trusted adviser to help organizations implement conscious practices. He cofounded a few conscious businesses along the way, is a B-Corp certified entrepreneur and he also serves on the boards of several different companies.Thomas has worked to upgrade business strategy towards the XXI century economic expectations. He has created 5 conscious companies, earned  12 awards, 4 patents filed to his name and authored 23 books. Thomas is one of the co-founders of the Conscious Capitalism movement in Brazil and Peru, he is highlighted in the generation of knowledge with the publication of two books: Fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism (Brazil 2016) and Conscious Capitalisms Field Guide (Harvard Business Press 2018)  ·     

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People, Purpose and Performance: New Business Models to Meet the New Economy

Thomas shows how aligning people, purpose, and performance creates resilient organizations ready for the demands of the new economy. He highlights how conscious business models foster trust, innovation, and long-term value.

This keynote equips leaders with strategies to balance profit with purpose. Audiences leave inspired to adopt models that drive both financial growth and positive societal impact.


How Organizations Prepare for the Millennial Economy

Our speaker explores how millennial values are reshaping the workplace and the marketplace. Thomas reveals what organizations must do to attract, retain, and inspire a generation that prioritizes purpose and authenticity.

This talk gives leaders practical tools to adapt culture, leadership, and strategy. Attendees leave ready to engage millennials as employees, consumers, and changemakers in the economy.


Conscious Capitalism: The Successful Alternative to Help Your Organization Face the Next Challenges

Thomas introduces conscious capitalism as a proven path for companies navigating disruption. He demonstrates how embedding higher purpose, stakeholder orientation, and conscious leadership creates sustainable success.

This keynote inspires leaders to see capitalism as a force for good. Audiences leave with a framework to transform challenges into opportunities through conscious practices.


Purpose Business: How to Look Beyond Profit and Generate Even More Financial Results

In this session, Thomas challenges the myth that purpose and profit are mutually exclusive. He shows how businesses that pursue a higher mission often outperform those focused solely on the bottom line.

This talk empowers leaders to embrace purpose as a driver of growth. Attendees leave with insights into building organizations that achieve greater financial success by creating broader value.


Social Entrepreneurship: Why Does Profit Need to Be Seen as a Sin?

Thomas reframes the conversation around profit in social entrepreneurship. He argues that profitability, when combined with purpose, fuels scale, impact, and long-term sustainability.

This keynote motivates audiences to view profit as an enabler of change rather than a contradiction. Participants leave ready to build ventures that are both impactful and financially sound.


Engagement in the New Economy: Conscious Capitalism as a Path to Results

Our speaker explores how conscious capitalism increases engagement across employees, customers, and stakeholders. Thomas shares examples of how purpose-driven strategies lead to stronger results in the new economy.

This session offers leaders actionable approaches to foster engagement through conscious practices. Audiences leave with clarity on how values-based leadership translates into measurable success.


The Heroic Spirit of Entrepreneurs

Thomas celebrates the resilience, creativity, and courage of entrepreneurs. He shares stories of leaders who embody a heroic spirit by building businesses that serve both society and shareholders.

This keynote inspires audiences to reimagine entrepreneurship as a force for good. Participants leave motivated to embrace courage, values, and vision in their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Thomas Eckschmidt
Thomas Eckschmidt 's Biography

Thomas Eckschmidt is an engineer who holds an Executive MBA in finance from Business School São Paulo, Brazil. His corporate journey included work in twenty different countries before he launched a successful entrepreneurial career that includes twelve business awards, four patents filed, and eleven books published.

A strong believer that business leaders and organizations can do well by doing good, Thomas has been promoting Conscious Capitalism since 2010. He launched a Conscious Capitalism chapter in Brazil and supported the launch of chapters in other countries. Thomas teaches Conscious Capitalism classes in major business schools and in Corporate Governance programs. He also runs workshops that teach the fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism.

Thomas is the cofounder and CEO of CBJ Conscious Business Journey a global network of certified consultants with the purpose to accelerate the change to a more conscious business ecosystem. CBJ Certifies Conscious Business Change Agents and Conscious Capitalist Consultants based on the Conscious Capitalism Field Guide and Fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism to create an infrastructure of independent consultants to support organizations interested becoming more conscious business. Thomas also works as a trusted adviser to help organizations implement conscious practices. He cofounded a few conscious businesses along the way, is a B-Corp certified entrepreneur and he also serves on the boards of several different companies.

Thomas has worked to upgrade business strategy towards the XXI century economic expectations. He has created 5 conscious companies, earned  12 awards, 4 patents filed to his name and authored 23 books. Thomas is one of the co-founders of the Conscious Capitalism movement in Brazil and Peru, he is highlighted in the generation of knowledge with the publication of two books: Fundamentals of Conscious Capitalism (Brazil 2016) and Conscious Capitalisms Field Guide (Harvard Business Press 2018)  ·     

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