Richard is a household name in the UAE as host of The Business Breakfast, the UAE’s leading news radio show. He brings all his on-air energy and insight to his public speaking.

EVENT HOST :
As the host of your business event, Richard will add two priceless qualities. First, insight. He’s spent 20 years as a reporter and editor for Reuters, The Economist, The Financial Times and Bloomberg, giving him a unique take on global business. Second, personality. Richard injects life, energy, and humor into every interaction, whether as MC, moderator, interviewer or awards host.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER :
Richard’s a sought-after keynote speaker. One Bold Vision and Five Brave Decisions is a brief history (and future) of the UAE economy; it’s perfect for executives visiting the region. It draws on two decades of journalistic experience, as well as his book Sink or Swim, which analyses Dubai’s boom-to-bust-to-boom economy of the late 2000s

Richard’s latest keynote – Crowdpleaser: 100 Lessons from Great Public Speakers – draws on his forthcoming book of the same name. It’s a high octane, multi-media powerhouse that captures the greatest advice ever given on public speaking. From Aristotle to Elon Musk, as well as Arab speakers such as Queen Rania of Jordan and billionaire businessman Mohammed Alabbar, it’s inspirational and educational in equal measure.

WORKSHOPS :
Richard takes his Crowdpleaser keynote to the next level with his three-hour workshops. Not only does Richard reveal the secrets of the great public speakers – he shows delegates how to use them in their own pitches and presentations. Richard walks delegates through a step-by-step process, with easy-to-use templates, checklists and flow charts. The tips, tricks, and hacks you’ll learn will help you inspire and influence any audience in minutes.