Richard Gerver
Innovator and Educator
Cited by Sir Ken Robinson as the very embodiment of his high-thinking on unleashing creativity and human potential, Richard Gerver’s
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Richard is one of the most celebrated speakers in the world. His insights into change, leadership and education are unique thanks to his own extraordinary journey, which has seen him go from struggling actor, copywriter and estate agent, to becoming an award winning teacher and school principal, whose ground breaking work in education was celebrated by the British National Teaching awards and UNESCO amongst others.
Since leaving his twenty year career in education, Richard has worked to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation.
In 2011 he was awarded the title of Business Speaker of the Year and has written two critically acclaimed best-selling books: Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today and Change; Learn to Love it, Learn to Lead it. The latter topped the business book charts for over two months. Both books have been translated into a number of languages, reflecting Richard’s international reach.
Advising Governments and major corporations globally, Richard has worked with organisations as diverse as Google, UK Sport, Puig, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Harrods, the LMA, Telefonica and The IBO.
He is a regular media commentator who is often seen or heard on the BBC and often works as a writer in the print media. His work has been profiled everywhere from REDES on Spanish television to the British Airways Inflight magazine.
Richard’s speeches are always passionate, provocative and humorous; thanks to his natural and honest style, he is able to draw upon his own experiences to humanize often challenging and complex issues. He is passionate about people, their potential and the future. It is Richard’s ability to bring an authenticity and uniqueness to his work that has helped to win him the global acclaim which has led to his invitations to speak on the most recognized stages, including TED and the RSA.
Whatever sector Richard works in, his principles remain the same: organizations need to remember that systems and structures change nothing, people do. To ensure we get the best from those we work with, lead and serve, we must be committed to developing the communication, understanding and actions that lead to a culture of empowerment resulting in a long term demonstrable impact.
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SAP COMPANY
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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
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FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
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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!
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An Evening with Richard Gerver
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Finding a sense of higher purpose | Richard Gerver | TEDxUnisinos
Richard Gerver - The Power of Purpose
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