Change Management Speaker
Change is certainly not a new phenomenon, but it is an accelerating one. On the whole, we were educated and prepared to live lives where certainty would be our reward, personally and professionally. We were told that if we got our heads down and focused on doing the best we could, as efficiently as possible our reward would be stability. The rapid evolutions in technology, global economy, the environment, social and societal fabric have led to a world where doing enough, only seems to leave us lagging further and further behind, exhausted by the efforts we are expending just to try and keep pace.
The brutal truth is that the world, our sectors and our lives are never going to slow down, or go back to ‘normal’, so we need to find ways to evolve- not just in the workplace but at home too. We must develop new ways of thinking and behaving if we are to find ways to feel in control of the future and enjoy the opportunities it will present. To do that, we must understand why we feel the way we do and what we can do, personally and professionally, to build new and proactive mindsets that will find us ahead of the curve, rather than breathlessly trying to cling on to the back of it.
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Why hire Richard Gerver as your change management speaker?
Proven. Global organisations have trusted Richard since 2007 to motivate and inspire their teams, through his down to earth, real and pragmatic approach.
Experienced. Richard has led organisations directly and indirectly through seismic shift and change. He has profoundly influenced thousands through his work as aneducator, author, trainer, advisor and board member and spoken at hundreds of events throughout the world giving him key insight and knowledge to share.
Personable. Every speech is crafted with the individual business in mind, in line with your mission, vision, values and goals.
Motivational. Teams leave Richard’s keynote presentations with actionable insights on building resilience, mental toughness and how to overcome adversity. As well as being entertained and moved.
Immersive. Richard uses his original thought-provoking stories of change and inspiring keynotes on personal growth and mental wellbeing to uplift, educate and reignite your teams.
What are the outcomes for hiring Richard as a change speaker?
Inspire audiences to look optimistically into the future
Help people to understand their responses to uncertainty and change
Motivate teams to continue to strive for success
Provide people with the tools and attributes to feel in control
Transform the mindset and thinking ability of your people
See change as an opportunity rather than a threat
To develop proactive mindsets and behaviours
Popular Change Management Topics
Embracing change
Developing a culture where leaders are open to new ideas, technologies, and platforms. Where they are forward-thinking and informed about industry trends without feeling threatened or overawed.
Leading by example
Helping leaders inspire others by adapting and growing in their own environment.
Communicating openly
Supporting leaders to communicate with their teams about the purpose and impact of changes. So that they can explain the reasons for actions and connect them to the business’s mission.
Identifying obstacles
Working with leaders to develop a culture where obstacles are not only identified but solutions are found.
Motivating others
Developing leaders who can motivate themselves and their teams to adapt to changes.
Making the case for change
Supporting effective leaders evaluate the business context, develop a vision and desired outcome, and to communicate a common goal.
Change Keynotes For Different Sectors
Corporate Change Management
Richard uses his 18 years of working in a variety of corporate and high-performance settings to educate attendees on how to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.
He offers valuable insights to help businesses navigate challenges such as mergers, leadership changes, or economic downturns.
Discussing important topics such as risk management, contingency planning, and effective communication, he can guide organisations in developing resilience and staying competitive.
Change for Schools & Education
Richard draws on his 3 decades of working in schools, colleges and universities to share inspiring stories and practical tools to help staff and students build new and proactive mindsets and behaviours. His own story is also highly motivating for education settings experiencing high levels of change, uncertainty and a perception of a loss of control. He provides insight into critical functionality, emotional intelligence and mental health care.
He teaches techniques for transforming attitudes towards change and uncertainty, developing a growth mindset, and overcoming obstacles. Richard provides whole learning communities with valuable life skills for their future.
Change For Sports Teams
Richard has worked at the highest level of elite professional sport, playing a crucial role in inspiring and motivating athletes and coaches to develop sustainable change cultures during times of success or failure.
Speakers like Richard who have decades of lived experience managing and developing change can be a valuable resource for individuals and organizations seeking to overcome challenges and setbacks. He provides the detailed and grounded insights to help people not only survive but thrive in times of challenge and uncertainty.
Throughout, he highlights the vital significance of teamwork and developing a growth mindset for sustained success.
The Booking Process
To book Richard for an event or to check his fees and availability, please contact Michael Levey at Speaking Office:
In an initial call, Richard will first seek to understand and listen to your challenges, and what’s going on for your audience. He will want to get clear on the precise outcomes you want, what current initiatives you are running and any red flags to be aware of.
Once he has understood your needs, he will suggest some options covering different talk ideas, different messaging and whether it’s a talk, half-day or full-day workshop that might best fit your needs.
Based on your feedback and initial reactions, Richard will then send through a summary of what you have discussed to make certain he has fully understood the brief.
He will suggest options and next steps.
Once you are in a position to proceed, we will arrange a further call to walk through all the details of the event and Richard will then prepare and send his materials to you in advance of the event.
Richard and his team will remain in contact before, during and after the event to make certain that we deliver at the very highest level so that you achieve your event outcomes to set your team up for success for the year ahead.