Speaker and Emcee

Engage your audience with leadership talks that make a positive difference

Looking to inspire better leadership?

Ask So what?

For your leadership keynote you want a speaker who will entertain as well as educate. But you also want them to make a lasting impact.

If you're looking for a speaker or emcee who can engage, inspire and equip your audience to make a positive difference in their leadership, I can help.

Whether it’s a keynote or a facilitated discussion, I help your audience answer the ‘So what’ question:

So what are you going to do differently? 

Talks that deliver a lasting impact

Based on your requirements, I can craft each talk or experience with your desired outcomes in mind.

For your attendees:

  • Inspiring them to make a difference with a deeper sense of purpose and value in their roles.

  • Developing their leadership skills and strengths, empowering them to be their best at work.

For your organisation:

  • Becoming growth-minded and creating a learning culture as your teams apply key takeaways that improve performance.

  • Staying innovative as new ideas unleash fresh creativity that meets customer needs.

  • Uniting employees towards your cause—building a sense of community, belonging and ownership.

  • Alan Stevens, FPSA, PSAE (Past President, Global Speakers Federation)

    "Roger is a consummate speaker and storyteller. His insights into Sustainable Leadership are powerful, valuable and actionable. I've seen him deliver speeches and presentations that leave his audiences wanting more, and he never disappoints. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a speaker who will delight your audience."

    Alan Stevens, FPSA, PSAE (Past President, Global Speakers Federation)

  • Kym Hamer (CEO & Business Coach)

    "I had the absolute pleasure of seeing and hearing Roger speak. Roger used a mix of personal music anecdotes throughout his talk to create an engaging context for his point about the difference between speaking and being a professional speaker - that while you can play the notes, it is the feeling that you convey through mastering the skill of playing (and speaking) that really makes the difference to your audience. His talk was filled with memorable soundbites, and Roger's session demonstrated that the virtual world is no barrier to connecting with, engaging with and leaving an impact on your audience. A brilliant experience and one I'd highly recommend."

    Kym Hamer (CEO & Business Coach)

  • Steve Bustin, FPSA (Past President of the Professional Speaking Association)

    "I’ve heard Roger speak and he delivers great content with confidence and verve. I’ve also seen him work online, masterfully leading a multi-person virtual meeting, using technology to promote interaction between delegates and to keep the whole event lively, engaging and pertinent. If you’re looking for a leadership expert, especially someone who can deliver online as well as in person, I'm happy to recommend Roger."

    Steve Bustin, FPSA (Past President of the Professional Speaking Association)

Topics that grow leaders

I can speak on a range of topics to inspire and equip your audience. These topics are based on key learnings I've applied over 30+ years of leadership—influenced by many leadership teachers such as John C. Maxwell, Jim Collins, Patrick Lencioni, Peter Drucker and others—including:

  • Pursuing a dream that inspires you

  • Taking exciting steps to get you there

  • Bringing alignment on your team

  • Playing to your team’s strengths

  • Developing workable plans

  • Achieving your goals

  • Increasing your capacity for growth

  • Inspiring commitment in others

As a natural storyteller, I combine humour with insightful anecdotes to engage your audience and help them apply key principles for effective leadership.

For audiences of all sizes

Recognised as a Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association (PSA), I can speak to audiences at conferences, workshops and corporate events.

From the PSA website: 'Fellowship of the PSA (FPSA) is our highest grade of membership for which you can apply, awarded only to individuals who earn significant income from speaking and who are deemed by other Fellows to be worthy of this status.'

Tailored to your requirements

I can tailor talks that will help your audience understand how to make a genuine, worthwhile difference in their workplace.

All the topics I cover focus on an aspect of leadership that supports cause-driven, collaborative organisations.

Testimonials

Interviews

Your next steps

Facilitated meeting with Leadership Specialist Roger Fairhead and YMCA North Staffordshire leaders

1. Book a FREE Discovery Call*

A free no obligation 30-minute call where we'll clarify your needs and consider your options

2. Inspire your audience

And engage them with the best content to equip their leadership

3. Make an impact

Your audience will have key takeaways to apply in their leadership and make a difference

*After our call, you can decide whether now's the right time to follow my proposal or to leave it for the time being. Either way, you'll have a helpful plan to follow when you feel it's the right time.

FAQs

  • I provide leadership and management consulting, helping you overcome strategic, operational and HR challenges to deliver sustainable outcomes and serve your cause effectively.

  • I can tailor keynotes on subjects that fall into these categories:

    Change management
    Developing yourself and others
    Organisational leadership
    Project Management
    Teamwork and culture

  • I love sharing my passion for leadership in a variety of formats:

    Keynotes
    Interviews
    Panel discussions
    Facilitation
    Breakout sessions
    And more!

    Get in touch and let’s discuss.

  • I have 20+ years experience of public speaking in large and small events – from several thousand delegates to intimate gatherings of a few dozen leaders.

    I became a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association in 2017.

  • For your convenience, all services are arranged and provided online. Following your free discovery call and confirmation, I'll arrange everything, so all you need to do is click a link. 

  • In your free discovery call, I'll work with you to determine your needs and follow up with the best solution that fits within your budget and time availability.

  • Yes, and here’s why:

    Every day I see the difference it makes in organisations when they put a sustainable leadership strategy in place so that they can make the difference they set out to achieve. It breaks my heart when I see amazing charities and NFPs failing to make the impact they deserve purely because part of their leadership strategy isn't quite right.

    If I could afford to, I'd work for free full-time, helping NFPs make the world a better place. Unfortunately, I cannot do that (yet!), but I give what I can.

    I have pledged to offer 90-minute Executive Coaching (or Consulting) Sessions free to all not-for-profit organisations via the Make Good Grow platform (https://makegoodgrow.com/businesses/roger-fairhead/). To take advantage of this offer, complete the form, and I'll follow up with you promptly.

  • I provide a simple agreement which details the scope of the work, the agreed fees and how those fees will be invoiced.

    It also offers a money back guarantee to ensure you receive excellent value for your investment.

"People love to work for organisations with a compelling cause and a collaborative culture."

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