Richard Gerver

Richard Gerver

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Speaker, Best-Selling Author & World-Renowned Thinker

Richard Gerver Biography

Richard Gerver came to prominence when, as a headteacher he turned around a failing school in the UK in under two years. Winning plaudits globally, Gerver was labelled The Walt Disney of The Classroom by the UK media, and went on to win a multitude of international awards including a UNESCO award for leadership and innovation, Global Gurus Top 30 Thinker, and The National Teaching Awards, Headteacher of the Year.

Using his unique experience and insight, Gerver has become one of the world’s most influential experts on change and human leadership, helping client’s worldwide struggling with uncertainty and change caused by rapid and dramatic shifts in technological, economic, political, health and environmental developments.

His impactful and sustainable leadership philosophies and strategies for change, have seen him work with iconic brands, organizations and individuals including Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, Visa, and GSK, President Obama, The Dalai Lama, Steve Wozniak and Eric Schmidt. He has spoken to audiences worldwide, including in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, China, Russia, The UAE, Mexico, Chile, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil and Spain.

The author of four renowned books drawing on Gerver’s experience as an educator and consultant to business and organizations, he also has two hugely successful courses on LinkedIn Learning.

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Richard Gerver Speaking Topics

Learning to Love Change

In order to love change, and therefore be able to lead it, we need to feel that we can control it and not be victims of it. It’s about decoding individual triggers, altering your thinking and steering the course of transformation with intentional action and understanding

Simple Thinking

In order to achieve simple thinking; a greater clarity and efficiency, we must ensure impactful communication, enhanced climates for problem-solving and decision making, a reduction in stress and a culture of action orientation and adaptability.

A Sense of Direction

What do people and organizations that have enjoyed sustained success have in common? A sense of purpose. In this session, Richard explores how communication, skills development, leadership, and empowerment must be developed and nurtured to encourage a genuine sense of purpose.

Mental Toughness

Using his unique insights into human development, Richard has translated his work and experience from schools to high performing corporate environments where the ability to risk, learn and develop are vital. Richard argues that it is often the most naturally gifted individuals who struggle with resilience, and that having the confidence to fail and overcome adversity is critical if we are to get the best out of ourselves and our people.

Richard Gerver Videos

Business Not As Usual - Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver - EDULEARN19 Keynote Speech
Richard Gerver - The Power of Purpose

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How much does it cost to book Richard Gerver for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Richard Gerver, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Gerver are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Gerver, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Richard Gerver speak about?

Richard Gerver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Peak Performance, Creativity, Author, Change Management, European Heritage, Education, Motivational and Leadership.

Where does Richard Gerver travel from?

Richard Gerver generally travels from Derby, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Richard Gerver?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Gerver 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Gerver 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 Richard Gerver 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.


Richard Gerver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Peak Performance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Gerver for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Gerver generally travels from Derby, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Benjamin Zander, Erik Wahl and Neal Petersen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Gerver for an upcoming event.

Richard Gerver Speaking Topics

  • Learning to Love Change

    In order to love change, and therefore be able to lead it, we need to feel that we can control it and not be victims of it. It’s about decoding individual triggers, altering your thinking and steering the course of transformation with intentional action and understanding

  • Simple Thinking

    In order to achieve simple thinking; a greater clarity and efficiency, we must ensure impactful communication, enhanced climates for problem-solving and decision making, a reduction in stress and a culture of action orientation and adaptability.

  • A Sense of Direction

    What do people and organizations that have enjoyed sustained success have in common? A sense of purpose. In this session, Richard explores how communication, skills development, leadership, and empowerment must be developed and nurtured to encourage a genuine sense of purpose.

  • Mental Toughness

    Using his unique insights into human development, Richard has translated his work and experience from schools to high performing corporate environments where the ability to risk, learn and develop are vital. Richard argues that it is often the most naturally gifted individuals who struggle with resilience, and that having the confidence to fail and overcome adversity is critical if we are to get the best out of ourselves and our people.

Richard Gerver Videos

Business Not As Usual - Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver - EDULEARN19 Keynote Speech
Richard Gerver - The Power of Purpose

Richard Gerver Reviews

  • A great mixture of insight, entertainment and experience. Has great credibility having led a school through genuine transformation, and allies this with a passion and commitment to enable others both in education and elsewhere.
    Unknown - Mar 16 2011

  • How do I book Richard Gerver to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Gerver 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 Richard Gerver, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Gerver or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Gerver for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Gerver, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Gerver are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Gerver, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Gerver speak about?

    Richard Gerver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Peak Performance, Creativity, Author, Change Management, European Heritage, Education, Motivational and Leadership.
  • Where does Richard Gerver travel from?

    Richard Gerver generally travels from Derby, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Gerver?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Gerver 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Gerver 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 Richard Gerver 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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