carl reader
WH SMITH BEST SELLING AUTHOR
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MEDIA & BROADCAST COMMENTATOR
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transform your next event
We haven't counted them all with a clicker... but one thing's for sure. Carl has helped hundreds of thousands of people* get into the right state of mind, find their focus, navigate change... and BOSS IT.
Having delivered keynotes to audiences across the globe, Carl provides that unique blend of practical advice, relatable stories and straightforward motivation that so few can deliver. Trusted by both event organisers, and loved by audiences, there's a reason why Carl is booked and rebooked.
Carl's audiences are split into two categories. People who want to do better and improve their mindset; and people looking to start or grow a business in the right way - with a human touch. Every booking is different; however Carl is usually tasked to help enable the behaviours, thoughts and feelings that the event planner is hoping to evoke.
What's more, it's never just an 'off the shelf' keynote. And we can work with you to build the audience experience beyond the moments on stage.
Want to learn more about how Carl can transform your next event? Read on...
"The audience loved the depth of the content, and I loved the incredible energy Carl brought to the conference. Phenomenal and insightful speaker!" "Carl's session was not only informative but also truly inspiring" "Unique. Engaging. Inspiring. Just a few words to describe the power of Carl’s keynote presentations. The depth of his knowledge is astounding and his delivery always on point. I could not recommend Carl enough."
what will carl talk about?
As you have already read, Carl's sessions are bespoke to each and every event. But, that doesn't make it easy for you as a booker to know if Carl's content will align to your needs.
The general themes of Carl's mindset keynotes focus on coping with change, productivity in a world of distraction, looking after themselves, prioritisation, and avoiding shiny object syndrome. In short, helping whoever is in the room to do more, be better, and embrace the direction of travel regardless of what is changing around them.
For business keynotes, Carl is regularly asked to focus on human to human relationships, practical business behaviours and skills, leadership, small business advocacy and going 'old school' in business. Carl has a particular niche in both the finance and franchising worlds; where his keynotes may be more focused on more specific trends or observations; such as the impact of Artificial Intelligence, the future of Fintech, and so on.
Regardless of theme, it's important to remember that Carl is anything but death by powerpoint. Whilst lessons are weaved into each and every message he shares, his core focus is on entertaining and motivating your audience through storytelling and bringing things to life, to make them more receptive to the message you want shared.
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planners globally
"A really inspiring, energetic and engaging speaker" "Engaging and full of thought provoking ideas! Highly recommend!" "An inspirational communicator!" "Very enlightening and entertaining with plenty of first hand experience to validate the content"
Booking Call: Our first contact will be a booking call. This is where we learn about your event and your audience, confirm availability and scope out your requirements for on the day, together with any pre and post event activities such as media interviews, social media amplification, content production, audience engagement and so on. We also cover things like travel, logistics, and so on in this call. Subject to contract, the booking is confirmed and diarised at this point.
Contracts and Deliverables: Once the booking call has been made, you'll receive a contract shortly afterwards detailing the things discussed in the call, confirming the fees payable and deliverables. This contract will also summarise the key deliverables expected from the engagement.
Scoping Session: Once the contract has been signed, this is where we get to work. As every keynote is completely bespoke, a follow up call is diarised to get under the skin of the event and really get to know what it is we need to do. You'll be asked questions ranging from the overarching theme of the conference right through to the avatar of the typical attendee - what are their thoughts, fears, feelings and behaviours that we are looking to address. A good proportion of this call will be brainstorming, to help create a unique impact that does exactly what you need it to.
Design and Approval: After scoping the session, we get to work! With hundreds of talking points already designed, linking back to relatable stories or key lessons, we design the flow of the speech. We ensure that it is appropriate for the time slot (an opening keynote is very different from a closing keynote!), and that the session is aligned to both the theme of your event and the desired outcomes. If you raise any specific deadlines for internal review or 'fit and finish', we ensure that all collateral is on time. Rest assured that all imagery is licensed!
Pre Event Activities: Whether it's a media interview, a warm up video, a pre-conference meet and greet or even just a social media announcement post... we get it done. Just as promised in our contract.
Event Day: The big day itself is extremely nerve-wracking. Carl knows. He's run events himself! Rest assured that Carl does what he can to minimise worries. He will communicate with you in relation to his arrival, and will be at your event at the time agreed; which is likely in advance of his time on stage. Plus, having had years of experience, he knows what spare kit is needed - all you need to do is relax (and maybe worry about the other speakers!)
Post Event Activities: Once the day is over, our relationship isn't. We might have agreed post event engagement with your audience, and of course if we have you can consider that done. But in any event, we'd love to hear your views on how it went. And of course, whether you want to rebook for next year!
the process explained
Booking a speaker that you haven't engaged before might feel risky. We know that. Let us share the process we use - just one of the reasons Carl gets booked and rebooked, time and time again.
HELPING PEOPLE CONTROL THEIR TIME, INCOME & LIFE
Carl Reader is the author of three published books, an acclaimed international speaker, and a multiple business owner. Featured in almost every national UK newspaper and across national radio and TV, together with featuring in high profile campaigns ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government departments; Carl is known for his relatable straight talking, no-nonsense style.
His passion is helping others be the best they can be - supporting people with their mindset, and giving practical tips for those who are looking to either start or improve their business.
let's transform your event today
We could bore you with a sales pitch here, but life is too short. Pop in your details below and we'll arrange a quick call to run through what you are looking for, and to see whether Carl is a good fit for your event. It will help us if you can include a little detail in the form - we will need to know the date so that we can clear his diary, your budget, and the location.
We can sort the rest when we chat!
