RICHARD GERVER

Education Speaker

Learn to not just survive, but thrive in the complexity and uncertainty of modern life.

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Why does education leadership matter?

The future depends on our learning and education system not only being efficient but dynamic. If our core moral purpose is to prepare emerging generations for the challenges of their future, then we need to ensure that, as leaders and educators, we are cognisant of the challenges that that future may hold and be ready to evolve the system to meet not only the changing demands in terms of knowledge, but in behaviours, attributes, attitudes and skills.

As leaders and as educators, we need to ensure that we develop cultures that are open to change and to us broadening horizons, to being prepared to be challenged and to challenge ourselves, so that we continue to provide a system worthy of our children and one that reflect the opportunities of the future as well as anchoring the achievements of the past.

As organisations beyond the formal education sector, creating a culture of curiosity, education and learning, will be the defining characteristic of sustainable success as we head into the complexity of the 22nd Century.

Recent Keynote Speaking Clients

Testimonials

Provocative!

- L’Oréal

Richard managed to inspire our audience to new levels of excitement and commitment.

- UNOi Mexico

Game Changing.

- Puig, Barcelona

Enthusiastic and passionate, Richard also has the knowledge and experience to back his thoughts up.

- Wokingham District Council

We have received nothing but positive comments about Richard’s presentation.

- West Herts College

Richard captured the mood and exactly the right messages for the event.

- Walsall Community Health

We were tremendously impressed with Richard’s evident passion, energy and originality.

- British Council, Portugal

Richard was truly sensational and he received rave reviews from our delegates.

- London Borough of Sutton and Merton

Richard was engaging, thought-provoking and dynamic. We would certainly recommend working with him again.

- Creative Partnerships Tees Valley

Incredibly poignant.

- Microsoft, Seattle

One of the most powerful podium speakers in the world!

- Festival of Ideas, Puebla, Mexico
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    Why hire Richard Gerver as your education speaker?

    Proven. Richard has worked on the front line of education for over three decades, as a teacher, advisor, Principal and board member. He has a globally renowned track record for dramatic transformation and outcomes in the sector, which has led to multiple awards, including from the UK Teaching Awards, Honorary Doctorates, Global Gurus Top 30 and UNESCO. He has spent the last two decades helping organisations to create cultures of lifelong learning and development, so that they remain proactive and at the heart of innovation and development.

    Experienced. Richard has led organisations directly and indirectly through seismic shift and change. He has profoundly influenced thousands through his work as an educator, 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 vision, values, change strategy and the future of learning & education. 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

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    What are the outcomes for hiring Richard as an education 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 staff and students
    • See educational change as an opportunity rather than a threat
    • To develop proactive mindsets and behaviours
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    Popular Education Topics

    Anticipating future needs: How to anticipate the needs of learners and educators in the future.

    Developing a culture of thought leadership in education and learning that is people centric.

    Catalysing visionary conversations, that can influence others and drive meaningful change.

    Supporting leaders and educators to

    • Take a stand
    • Being learner-serving
    • Building trust and credibility
    • Connecting with your community
    • Being proactive and constructive
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    SECTORS RICHARD RELATES TO

    Change Keynotes For Different Sectors

    Corporate Learning

    As we head towards the 22nd Century, we are, to an extent, in a constant state of panic. The predictability of the world as it was, is diluting at a dramatic rate, whether it’s the rapid development in digital technology, the change in geo economic and political orders, or the environmental challenges we face, and/or a mix of all three, our future depends on our ability to think differently, to thrive in times of accelerating transformation and to learn constantly, without fear. Richard uses his 18 years of working in a variety of corporate and high-performance settings to create a culture of curiosity and a focus on learning that is proactive rather than too often, reactive.

    Schools & the Learning Sector

    Richard draws on his 3 decades of working in schools, colleges and universities together with his unique insights into the challenges for young people in the world beyond formal education, in a modern and constantly shifting workplace 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

    Sports

    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 learning cultures during times of success or failure.

    Speakers like Richard who have decades of lived experience managing and developing education and learning 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.

    How to bring Richard to your event

    Three ways in. One conversation.

    Each is the same keynote. What changes is what your audience takes with them — and how far the conversation goes.

    The Conversation

    Richard at your event.

    The keynote. The room. The shift. Your audience leaves with a shared language, a reframe, and permission to start asking different questions.

    The Curiosity Keynote — your chosen talk

    Pre-event briefing call with your team

    Q&A or audience conversation if desired

    The Conversation + The Book

    Every person leaves holding the ideas.

    The keynote and a copy of How Curiosity Will Save Us All for every attendee. The book becomes the physical artifact of the event — the conversation doesn't end when the day does.

    The Curiosity Keynote — your chosen talk

    A copy of the book for every audience member

    Pre-event briefing call with your team

    Q&A or audience conversation if desired

    Signed bookplates available on request

    The Conversation, The Book + The Room After

    Start acting on it before you leave the building.

    The keynote, the books — and a private working session with your executive team. For organisations that want to take the curiosity conversation from the stage into the strategy room the same day.

    The Curiosity Keynote — your chosen talk

    A copy of the book for every audience member

    Private executive lunch and working session with Richard

    Pre-event briefing call with your team

    Q&A or audience conversation if desired

    Signed bookplates available on request

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    Emma manages Richard's speaking diary. A single email is enough to check availability, discuss your event, and get the conversation started.

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