How do I book Colin D Ellis to speak?

You can contact Natalie at enquiries@colindellis.com or else fill out the contact form at https://www.colindellis.com/contact

Does Colin tailor his culture speeches to specific industries or events?

Yes! In fact, this is one of the things that Colin is known for. Workplace culture is universal, however, the challenges facing organisations and industries are different. Colin takes the time to understand the requirements of your event and tailors his speech accordingly.

Does Colin do virtual events or travel internationally?

Yes, Colin has all of the equipment required to stream live in 4K HD. He has also spoken at events in almost 25 countries and is comfortable presenting to international audiences.

How long are Colin's keynote presentations?

Typically Colin's presentations are 60-90 minutes, however, longer or shorter sessions (such as fireside chats) can also be discussed.

What topics does Colin speak on?

There are many facets to workplace culture and Colin is comfortable speaking on almost all elements. This includes (but is not limited to): Emotional intelligence, engagement, purpose, vision, values, personality, communication, relationships, behaviour, creativity, innovation, AI, technology, vulnerability, empathy, prioritisation, meetings, emails and many more!

Award-Winning Workplace Culture Keynote Speaker

“Colin is easily the best speaker I have ever seen. His unwavering energy, encyclopaedic knowledge of business culture, and razor sharp wit create a force that is unmatched.”

Colin delivers powerful, impactful and energetic speeches that help you turn your event into an experience that attendees will talk about for years to come.

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Award-winning workplace culture keynote speaker Colin Ellis, available for conferences and corporate events worldwide. Trusted by Microsoft, Cisco, FIFA and more. Book Colin today.

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Top rated workplace culture keynote speaker Colin D Ellis

Award-winning workplace culture keynote speaker - Colin D Ellis

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Culture and leadership motivational speaker Colin D Ellis

Organisational culture keynote speaker Colin D Ellis

Colin is an award winning speaker, 5x best-selling author, podcast host and global workplace culture expert who works with organisations around the world to help them create and maintain vibrant cultures where performance and productivity thrive.

Colin has garnered rave reviews for keynotes that range from thousands of attendees in an arena setting through to bespoke leadership gatherings in corporate boardrooms. He has delivered keynotes to elite athletes, accountants, engineers, IT and finance professionals. His ability to read the room and deliver content that cuts through is second to none.

Your clients, sponsors and delegates will love you for booking Colin to speak.

Colin has the ability to masterfully set the scene for every scale of event, from a multi-day industry conference to a highly targeted sales seminar. Audiences cannot help but be engaged by his delivery style which combines pragmatic ideas and tips with lived insights, the latest data and a healthy dose of energy and humour.

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When you engage Colin, you can expect:

☑️ A speech that is carefully tailored to suit your audience and location.

☑️ Fresh, contemporary, relevant content that speaks to people where they are at right now and helps them navigate the future.

☑️ Sensitivity to multi-cultural audiences.

☑️ A visual presentation peppered with pop culture references to land his points (but no PowerPoint).

☑️ Music – it lifts the room, changes the mood and just sounds good!

☑️ Audience participation – whether it’s talking to the person next to them or voting in an online poll, it will be interactive.

☑️ No ‘deliver and disappear’ - Colin will be there from welcome delegates to answering questions.

Testimonials

Colin is easily the best speaker I have ever seen. His unwavering energy, encyclopedic knowledge on business and business culture, and razor sharp wit create a force that is unmatched. I have hosted a wide variety of events and have never seen anything like him. His ability to balance thought leading knowledge with humour allow his field tested gems of information stick with you long beyond the day of the conference - not an easy feat!

Nick Bartlett
Colin is one of the most vibrant, engaging and motivating keynote speakers I've had the pleasure of working with - his energy, passion and enthusiasm has people on the edge of their seats! Colin's expertise in culture change, emotional intelligence and agile methodologies is unrivalled, and his cutting insights into the way organisations need to think differently to see real change are a must-add to any conference line-up.

Alicia McKay
We had Colin speak at a recent event on High Performing Culture and the energy he brought to the event was amazing! We had feedback on the day and post event that it was one of the best keynotes people had seen and throughout the entire session our audience was super engaged. It was a pleasure working with Colin.

Jaskirn Basra
Everyone has been raving since Colin’s culture keynote and I look like a goddess for getting him in the room!

Kara Atkinson
Colin delivered an outstanding contribution to our annual sales conference. A stand out speaker from the many conferences I have been involved with over the years, Colin managed to effortlessly engage, challenge, amuse and motivate the audience. His research and preparation were fantastic and his own inimitable style of communication along with his great sense of humour were extremely well received.

Tom Sherwen
Colin delivered the opening keynote of our Leaders in Performance Conference XL in the Netherlands. We wanted someone who could set the tone for the conference and get everyone inspired. We got what we asked for and more. With his highly entertaining, infectious and passionate delivery he energised the audience and got them deeply engaged. The feedback from the audience was outstanding.

Professor Asker Jeukendrup
Colin is an amazingly engaging and captivating presenter, who brings such energy and fun to his presentations. The content was comprehensive and delivered in such a professional way. So many a-ha moments! 10 out of 10.

Sharon Gray
Colin delivered a sensational speech at our annual conference. He has an outstanding way of delivering a powerful and engaging message through strong research, thought provoking delivery and good old English humour! If you are looking for something energised and engaging to deliver business inspiration, I recommend Colin.

Christina Hateley
Colin was really well prepared and provided valuable insights, models and approaches. He is a super engaging speaker and connected really well with the group, using his great sense of humour well. There was heaps of questions and great conversation.

Diane Parker
Everyone has been raving ever since Colin's culture keynote and I look like a goddess for getting him in the room. Never ever have I seen a speaker so comfortable in their IP that they throw out to the room a Karaoke speaking challenge. Colin has the ability to hit key messages with stand up comedy pace. Bloody brill - 10/10

Kara Atkinson
Colin's session at the Cisco Live IT Management program in Barcelona was inspirational, incredibly impactful, and so much fun! His passion was contagious and had the 600 members of the audience on the edge of their seats. Colin was instrumental in helping make this year’s event the most successful ever, receiving the highest customer satisfaction score ever for a European Cisco Live event. Thank you Colin!

Oren Seliger, Cisco Customer Success Team Leader
I was looking for a guest speaker that was going to be different, thought provoking, humorous and professional. Look no further than Colin!! Culture transformation can be a boring topic if not delivered well. Colin excelled.

Niall O’Rourke
Colin’s session was highly engaging. His delivery was so confident it was flawless and I loved the addition of humour, not many presenters can do that successfully. More importantly, the content Colin delivered is invaluable, our focus was on culture change and we took away many action items that are going to help us grow as a team.

Sonia Ghazale
When Colin presents you listen. His delivery is a fine art of contemporary, confrontational truths about the mismatch between corporate says and corporate does. He had me totally engaged; ears and eyes wide open about culture, project management and other enterprise initiatives he has helped to improve. If it’s a reality check you want or need and sensible ways to get better, Colin’s your guy.

Phil Wightman
Colin is a natural speaker! Clear, direct, and passionate. He has a vibrant energy about him that leaves the room gasping for more. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Colin speak and I’ve taken some valuable practical tips to bring into my life/workplace!

Vy Sodal

POPULAR KEYNOTES

Building and maintaining high performance teams

The requirements of continual high performance
Why empathy is critical to motivation
How to communicate to inspire
The characteristics of high performing teams
How to create the conditions that lead to performance
Help people to understand how to communicate effectively
Teach tactics to maintain high performance

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How to make hybrid work, work!

The challenges and opportunities posed by hybrid working
Why culture needs to be reset
How to make the office a place that people want to come to
Why management skill sets need to change
Help people to understand the six considerations of hybrid work
Teach people how to recognise the motivations of different employees
Help people to resolve the ‘back to work’ conundrum

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How to manage a multi-generational workforce

The one thing that connects every age group
Why humanity, not age, matters
Why communication needs to be agreed not assumed
How to use technology effectively
Help people to understand the generational differences
Provide a framework to connect people of different ages
Teach people how to build a multi-generational culture

Workplace culture keynote speaker Colin D Ellis

Creating cultures where toxicity can't take root

What toxic culture is and how it arises
The impact of a toxic culture on business
Why transparency and honesty is key
How to ensure that culture never becomes toxic again
Teach people how to spot the signs of a toxic culture
Provide people with practical tips on how to deal with toxicity
Detail the steps required to reset the culture and avoid future toxicity

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Building cultures where people thrive and results follow

The six pillars of workplace culture and how to maintain high performance
How to spot where your culture is right now
How to start the process of culture change
Why evolution, not continual change is the key to success.
Help people to fully understand the eight pillars of culture
Help people to identify the kind of culture that they have right now
Teach people how to build a culture change program that delivers

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Building a culture to leverage the benefits that AI offers

How AI might change the world of work
Why emotional intelligence is the key differentiator
The behaviours required to be AI-ready
Why adding value is more important than reducing cost
Outline the steps required to leverage the AI opportunities that you have
Provides a culture blueprint for what to do next to build an AI-ready culture
Provide a language to generate hope and curiosity!

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