Global Speaker on Leadership, Curiosity & Resilience
Richard Gerver gained global recognition as a headteacher who transformed a failing UK school in under two years, earning accolades including UNESCO Leadership & Innovation Awards, Global Gurus Top 30 Thinker, and Headteacher of the Year. Nicknamed “The Walt Disney of the Classroom,” he is renowned for blending humour, authenticity and insight to inspire audiences on leadership, change, and human potential.
Since then, Richard has spoken on stages worldwide including TED, RSA, and BBC Radio, advising organisations and leaders on navigating uncertainty, embracing change and unlocking performance. He has worked with brands such as Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Visa and shared insights with global figures including President Obama, The Dalai Lama, Steve Wozniak and Eric Schmidt.
A bestselling author of four books and creator of LinkedIn Learning courses, Richard explores curiosity, resilience, leadership and purpose, showing how individuals and organisations can thrive in rapidly changing times. His presentations equip audiences with practical tools, strategies, and mindsets to lead effectively, embrace change, and reach their full potential.
Speaking Topics:
Change: Helping organisations and individuals navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities.
Resilience: Building mental toughness, adaptability and high performance under pressure.
Curiosity & Innovation: Cultivating a culture of curiosity to drive creativity and growth.
Education & Leadership: Preparing learners and teams for future challenges with vision and purpose.
Mindset & Purpose: Simple thinking, mental toughness and unlocking human potential for sustained success.
Enthusiastic and passionate, Richard also has the knowledge and experience to back his thoughts up.
Everything was wonderful. Richard is one of the most inspiring, fantastic people I have ever met. Richard was able to motivate, inspire and to engage the students positively.
Richard we absolutely wonderful and positive comments have not stopped flooding in. He was a real crowd pleaser.
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