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Richard Mulholland

Richard Mulholland, entrepreneur and author of Here Be Dragons, empowers leaders to leverage AI, drive innovation, and deliver persuasive leadership that gets results.

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Most speakers are interesting but Rich consistently reaches the rare level of fascinating. Whether discussing trends, branding, marketing or straight business skills, his talks educate, entertain and inspire all at once. Hire him only if you want your audience to truly remember your event.

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TBB Partners, New York

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Why you should book Richard Mulholland for your next event

  • Founder of Missing Link, the leading persuasion powerhouse for business growth.
  • Bestselling author of Legacide and Here Be Dragons, tools for winning leadership.
  • Demystify AI and learn tools to harness its power for growth.

Richard Mulholland transforms leaders into compelling communicators, driving innovation and growth through persuasive storytelling and AI mastery. With real-world strategies and engaging delivery, his keynotes empower teams to lead confidently, adapt to change, and achieve measurable success.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Relentless Relevance

This talk is designed to have leaders and teams understand the incredible importance of remaining relevant and leading the way in all interactions. It isn’t just about sparking ideas; it’s about igniting a transformation in leadership perspective and action.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • Shift from comfort to curiosity, fostering a culture of innovation through questioning norms.
  • Delve into protecting your core and daringly disrupting your sphere, with strategies that promote relevance and resilience.
  • Providing the groundwork for a culture that thrives on dynamic change, encouraging teams to embrace disruption as an ally.
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Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Relentless Relevance in Sales

How to craft relevant sales stories and master StorySelling to win more deals. 

Salespeople often fail by focusing on their story instead of selling a new story involving the customer. This applies to leadership communication too. In his engaging talk, Richard Mulholland aims to transform your approach to storytelling and selling, offering new, practical tools for today’s world.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • Why we are wrong about storytelling and how we can fix it.
  • How story selling techniques can be used to change minds and not simply win deals.
  • How to get your customers to tell you what they really care about.
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Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Relentlessly Relevant Innovation

How to craft relevant sales stories and master StorySelling to win more deals. 

Salespeople often fail by focusing on their story instead of selling a new story involving the customer. This applies to leadership communication too. In his engaging talk, Richard Mulholland aims to transform your approach to storytelling and selling, offering new, practical tools for today’s world.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • Why we are wrong about storytelling and how we can fix it.
  • How story selling techniques can be used to change minds and not simply win deals.
  • How to get your customers to tell you what they really care about.
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Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Relentlessly Relevant Leadership

How to become relevant as a leader by mastering the art of persuasion and communication. 

The difference between leaders and managers lies in their communication skills. Many leaders still use a top-down approach, demanding action like a government. In this impactful, story-driven talk, Richard Mulholland equips leaders with the tools he provides to professional speakers, enhancing their leadership profile and empowering them to inspire their teams to take action and achieve success.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • The secrets used by top professional speakers to drive audiences to action.
  • A framework for effective communication that can be used in every talk, pitch, or presentation.
  • How to speak in a way that’s impossible to ignore – online, or in-person.
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Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Relentlessly Relevant Strategy

Is strategy still relevant in a world of autonomy? 

Business leaders often prioritize strategy, but is it still relevant 60 years later? In this provocative yet practical talk, Richard Mulholland challenges traditional strategy, proposing a modern approach for a world of purpose-driven autonomous adults.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • Why strategy needs a new strategy.
  • How we can get the more out of our top-performers by getting them to move towards, and not just forwards.
  • The sheer galvanising power of a clear victory condition.
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Keynote by Richard Mulholland: Humanity's Unfair Advantage

How and why humans will remain relevant in a world of automation and AI. Hint: by hacking expectations. 

You have to surprise and delight. Everybody come with an expectation engine and your job is to hack it! While many aim to surpass expectations, Rich argues that this alone falls short. What truly leaves a lasting impression are those ‘Not My Job’ moments—the unexpected instances of surprise and delight. These are the moments that linger in people’s memories, ensuring your relevance remains ingrained in their minds.

In this talk, Rich will explain:

  • Why perfection is boring.
  • Our flaws as humans are our unfair advantage.
  • How to hack the expectation engine
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Customer Reviews

5 of 5

Most speakers are interesting but Rich consistently reaches the rare level of fascinating. Whether discussing trends, branding, marketing or straight business skills, his talks educate, entertain and inspire all at once. Hire him only if you want your audience to truly remember your event.

TBB Partners, New York

Richard Mulholland

5 of 5

Richard can only be described as larger than life which at times necessitates a suspension of disbelief. His unerring ability to assess and interpret any brief to deliver exactly what the audience needs to hear makes him one of most compelling motivational speakers in this country. We love him.

Mweb

Richard Mulholland

5 of 5

Energetic, engaging, hard-hitting, and relevant!

EMEA

Richard Mulholland

5 of 5

Rich delivered practical actions that inspired real change!

GTM Enablement

Richard Mulholland

Rated 5.00/5 based on 4 customer reviews

Richard Mulholland

Transforming Leaders Into Persuasive Communicators

In today’s ever-changing business landscape, organizations require leaders who can inspire action, foster innovation, and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow. Keynote Speaker Richard Mulholland is a globally recognized expert in leadership, persuasive communication, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. With his engaging delivery and actionable insights, Richard empowers leaders and teams to communicate with confidence, embrace change, and drive tangible results in their organizations.

As the founder of persuasion powerhouse Missing Link, Richard has worked with top executives and speakers worldwide, helping them craft compelling messages that inspire action and fuel growth. His expertise lies in transforming complex ideas into clear, actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately. Whether it’s mastering storytelling to win more deals, embracing AI to make smarter decisions, or adapting leadership strategies for today’s dynamic market, Richard delivers keynotes that resonate, inspire, and drive change.

Having spoken in over 40 countries and coached TED Fellows, Richard brings a wealth of experience and credibility to every stage. His presentations are known for their energy, humor, and thought-provoking content, ensuring audiences stay engaged while gaining tools to excel.

Book Richard Mulholland for your event to equip your organization with the leadership skills, communication strategies, and innovative mindset needed to thrive in today’s competitive environment.

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