Riaz Meghji
Keynote Speaker: Human Connection Expert & Leadership Expert; Author of "Every Conversation Counts"
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Riaz Meghji Biography
Riaz Meghji is an international human connection keynote speaker and author of the book "Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships."
His insights have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Financial Post. In addition to being a respected leadership keynote speaker and author on the topic of human connection, Riaz is also an accomplished broadcaster with 17 years of television hosting experience; he has interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business.
Riaz has hosted for CityTV’s "Breakfast Television," MTV Canada, TEDxVancouver, CTV News, and the Toronto International Film Festival. He is a natural storyteller with a proven ability to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines and has been the conference keynote speaker at events around the world.
Off-camera, Riaz dedicates himself to philanthropy and causes he cares about including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. He holds a business degree from Simon Fraser University and studied leadership communication at Harvard Extension School and the Canadian Management Centre.
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Riaz Meghji Speaking Topics
Building Extraordinary Relationships in a Changed World
Long before the era of ‘quiet quitting,’ loneliness was a social epidemic in our society. In an age of polarization, disconnection, and shallow substitutes for real relationships, every leader needs to know how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients and teams alike in our hybrid reality.
Drawing from Riaz Meghji's years of experience interviewing established leaders in business, entertainment, and innovation, audiences will gain the following insights:
- Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
- Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
- De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
- Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action
This engaging experience is a candid and far-ranging look at how authentic conversations help you reinvent yourself, re-energize your teams, and move your business forward. - Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation
How to Use Authentic Connection to Grow Sales
It’s no wonder that sales often get a bad rap. In a world of dwindling authentic connections, it’s easy to see sales as the least authentic interaction of all. But this doesn’t have to be the case.
By transforming the way they and their teams interact with customers, sales leaders can forge more human connections that lead to dramatically improved sales and outcomes.
- Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
- Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
- De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
- Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action
- Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation
This captivating talk goes beyond sales tactics to explore Riaz Meghji’s lifetime of work creating authentic connections, sharing key principles to turn sales into an art and discipline of crafting real relationships and experiences — not just transactions.
Your Competitive Advantage in Customer Service
Customer service isn’t just about fixing problems. It’s about forging relationships with your customers that go beyond an initial transaction. Great products help launch companies. Great customer service sustains them for long-term success.
Discover Riaz Meghji's secrets to customer service that forge lasting passion, and engagement with your brand.
- Discover how every customer interaction is an opportunity for connection
- Teach customer service leaders how to listen without distraction, banish directionless small talk, and more
- De-escalate customer conflict and drive effective collaborations
- Lead with assertive empathy in every customer service exchange
This authentic experience will inspire your teams to lead with empathetic curiosity and ultimately out-care the competition.
This workshop is an immersive experience giving leaders and teams permission to get connected in a safe space.
Drawing from the communication tools delivered in the keynote, attendees are given prompts to practice empathetic curiosity, active listening and are inspired to get vulnerable, as they discover who their teammates really are outside of work.
The reflections shared by audiences are inspiring, moving and ignite stronger collaborations that break through silos, allowing organizations to win as one unified team.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Deepen workplace relationships with openness and vulnerability
- Learn key questions to ask to lead with empathetic curiosity
- Observe the non-verbals that convey the meaning behind personal messages
- Share personal discoveries, victories and breakthroughs by holding space for your peers
- Create an unforgettable team building experience that will inspire a more collaborative culture
Riaz Meghji Videos
How do I book Riaz Meghji to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Riaz Meghji for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Riaz Meghji, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Riaz Meghji or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Riaz Meghji for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Riaz Meghji, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Riaz Meghji, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Riaz Meghji speak about?
Riaz Meghji is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Communication, Leadership, Television & Film, TED, Broadcasting, Business Coaching, Business Authors, Workshop, Sales, Customer Experience and Ethics & Integrity.
Where does Riaz Meghji travel from?
Riaz Meghji generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Riaz Meghji?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Riaz Meghji for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Riaz Meghji for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Riaz Meghji or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Riaz Meghji is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Family & Parenting, Communication and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Riaz Meghji for virtual events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Riaz Meghji generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Cassandra Worthy and Steven Van Cohen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Riaz Meghji for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Riaz Meghji Speaking Topics
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Every Conversation Counts
Building Extraordinary Relationships in a Changed World
Long before the era of ‘quiet quitting,’ loneliness was a social epidemic in our society. In an age of polarization, disconnection, and shallow substitutes for real relationships, every leader needs to know how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients and teams alike in our hybrid reality.
Drawing from Riaz Meghji's years of experience interviewing established leaders in business, entertainment, and innovation, audiences will gain the following insights:
- Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
- Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
- De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
- Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action
This engaging experience is a candid and far-ranging look at how authentic conversations help you reinvent yourself, re-energize your teams, and move your business forward. - Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation
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Relationships First
How to Use Authentic Connection to Grow Sales
It’s no wonder that sales often get a bad rap. In a world of dwindling authentic connections, it’s easy to see sales as the least authentic interaction of all. But this doesn’t have to be the case.
By transforming the way they and their teams interact with customers, sales leaders can forge more human connections that lead to dramatically improved sales and outcomes.
- Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
- Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
- De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
- Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action
- Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation
This captivating talk goes beyond sales tactics to explore Riaz Meghji’s lifetime of work creating authentic connections, sharing key principles to turn sales into an art and discipline of crafting real relationships and experiences — not just transactions.
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Human Connection
Your Competitive Advantage in Customer Service
Customer service isn’t just about fixing problems. It’s about forging relationships with your customers that go beyond an initial transaction. Great products help launch companies. Great customer service sustains them for long-term success.
Discover Riaz Meghji's secrets to customer service that forge lasting passion, and engagement with your brand.
- Discover how every customer interaction is an opportunity for connection
- Teach customer service leaders how to listen without distraction, banish directionless small talk, and more
- De-escalate customer conflict and drive effective collaborations
- Lead with assertive empathy in every customer service exchange
This authentic experience will inspire your teams to lead with empathetic curiosity and ultimately out-care the competition.
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THE CONNECTED LEADER WORKSHOP: Keynote Add-On
This workshop is an immersive experience giving leaders and teams permission to get connected in a safe space.
Drawing from the communication tools delivered in the keynote, attendees are given prompts to practice empathetic curiosity, active listening and are inspired to get vulnerable, as they discover who their teammates really are outside of work.
The reflections shared by audiences are inspiring, moving and ignite stronger collaborations that break through silos, allowing organizations to win as one unified team.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Deepen workplace relationships with openness and vulnerability
- Learn key questions to ask to lead with empathetic curiosity
- Observe the non-verbals that convey the meaning behind personal messages
- Share personal discoveries, victories and breakthroughs by holding space for your peers
- Create an unforgettable team building experience that will inspire a more collaborative culture
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Riaz Meghji Videos
BOOKS
REVIEWS
Riaz Meghji Reviews
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Riaz was great and our audience really loved him. He was very easy and fun to work with. He came prepared and did what he needed, even though we booked him last minute. Would recommend!
Crisp - Aug 24 2026 -
Our experience this year was top notch! Riaz went above and beyond to get to know our audience and tailor his talk to our attendees. He was a HUGE hit!
Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) - Dec 02 2025
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How do I book Riaz Meghji to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Riaz Meghji for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Riaz Meghji, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Riaz Meghji or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Riaz Meghji for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Riaz Meghji, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Riaz Meghji, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Riaz Meghji speak about?
Riaz Meghji is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Communication, Leadership, Television & Film, TED, Broadcasting, Business Coaching, Business Authors, Workshop, Sales, Customer Experience and Ethics & Integrity. -
Where does Riaz Meghji travel from?
Riaz Meghji generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Riaz Meghji?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Riaz Meghji for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Riaz Meghji for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Riaz Meghji or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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