Caspar Berry
Experienced Motivational Speaker and Former Professional Poker Player
Are the decisions that I am taking the right decisions to get me to where I want to go? Your answer to this question will have a direct impact on the success that you are experiencing in life. Caspar Berry, a professional motivational and keynote speaker, is passionate about helping audiences to answer this question, and teaching them how to use the discovery to propel themselves to higher levels of success. Each of Caspar’s presentations are uplifting, funny, thought-provoking and stimulating. …
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Your answer to this question will have a direct impact on the success that you are experiencing in life. Caspar Berry, a professional motivational and keynote speaker, is passionate about helping audiences to answer this question, and teaching them how to use the discovery to propel themselves to higher levels of success.
Each of Caspar’s presentations are uplifting, funny, thought-provoking and stimulating. Audiences love the entertainment, and walk away with new ideas that they can use to improve their lives.
His key messages revolve around the need to embrace uncertainty and take calculated risks in order to get the edge and achieve success. These messages are timeless and can be applied to any industry, making them perfect for any training day or conference. He is a catalyst for change and his famously upbeat, energetic style is always inspirational.
Caspar, 40, started his career while still a teenager as the lead in one of BBC1’s flagship television programs of the 1990s. He went on to be a prolific theatre director at Cambridge University and by the time he was 23, Caspar was writing for Miramax and Columbia Tri Star. Then at 25, he took the decision that would dramatically change his life: he moved to Las Vegas and became a professional poker player!
Caspar played poker professionally for most of the next 3 years of his life in Las Vegas, during which time he made a good living pitting his wits against some of the game’s best known players. It was in this period that he also learned many of the key messages that he now imparts to businesses around the world today.
In 2002, Caspar returned to the U.K., co-founding Twenty First Century Media and building it into the fastest growing audio visual media company in the North East of England before selling it in 2008 to Bob Geldof’s media giant, Ten Alps. It was while still at the helm of Twenty First Century Media that he began his career as a speaker and catalyst for new thinking within business about risk-taking and decision-making using his experience as a poker player to explain how we all make decisions in our personal and professional lives.
Highlights:
Professional film writer for BBC, Channel 4, Miramax and Columbia Tri Star
Co-founded Twenty First Century Media and built it into the fastest growing audio visual media company in the North East of England
Hosted over 400 television shows on SKY television
One of the two poker advisors on the James Bond Movie, Casino Royale.
Speaker at over 1,500 events in over 30 countries for over 300 clients.
For the last 10 years, Caspar has been a professional motivational and keynote speaker during which time he has delivered over 1,500 speeches for over 300 great companies in Europe, America and Asia including ASDA Walmart, Western Union, FCm, BT, Deutsche Bank, AON, Hiscox, KPMG, BA, AIA, P and G and HP.
Most Requested Programs:
– “Risk & Decision Making” A fast-paced, funny, and thought provoking presentation that sheds light on the decision making process
– “Luck & Uncertainty” An uplifting and stimulating journey that demonstrates the advantages of embracing uncertainty and empowering audiences in all areas of their lives.
– “Innovation” A motivating presentation which looks at how people overcome obstacles, learn, and change anything in their businesses and lives, to really make a diference.
– “Leadership & Change” An empowering speech which provides audiences with the mindset to have the courage to step up and the tools to get others to do the same.
– “Judgement & Intuition” A fun, insightful look at how instincts and logical analysis can be used together, in order to make better decisions in the future.
What People Have Said:
“Brilliant, intelligent messages delivered with passion and knowledge. The best talk from an outside speaker I have ever seen.”
– Jon Walsh, Corporate Marketing and Communication Director, Nestle
“Caspar’s approach was both innovative and entertaining, and provided all of us with a lot of food for thought on how we view and approach our day to day business!!”
– Scott Barton, CEO, global transaction services division, RBS
“Caspar skilfully delivered a fast paced, humorous yet insightful presentation on people’s attitude and approach to risk taking… He adopts a very professional approach to what he does and was flexible on the day in response to some changing requirements.”
– Gerry Tominey, Chief Procurement Officer, Associated British Foods
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LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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