After Dinner and Keynote Speaker Who Doesn't Just Fill Time — He Commands It
When the Plates Clear, the Real Performance Begins
Your conference agenda is full of presentations, data, and bullet points. Business objectives have to be met, but what they often need, is a moment that changes the energy in the room — a speaker who not only informs but captivates.
That’s where I come in.
I don’t rely on endless slides or hide behind a lectern. What I bring is sharper: a keynote experience that fuses psychological insight with impossible moments of magic.
Think of it as intelligent entertainment for business audiences. Stories that spark conversations long after the session ends. Ideas wrapped in illusion. Business lessons delivered through sleight of hand that keeps delegates leaning forward, not checking their phones.
Whether you’re running a leadership summit, a team conference, or a gala dinner, my talks are designed to both challenge and delight. The result? Audiences who walk away inspired, energised, and talking about your event for all the right reasons.
“Precision isn’t just about the magic. It’s about understanding that your reputation rides on every supplier you choose – including your after dinner and keynote speaker.”
Looking for a Corporate Event Host Instead?
Many clients combine my hosting with keynote presentations for maximum impact.
Understanding the Audience
An After Dinner and Keynote Speaker Who Reads the Room Before He Works It
Twenty years of performing as a Magician has taught me one thing: every room has its own rhythm. Insurance professionals laugh differently than tech founders. Law firms need different energy than creative agencies.
That’s why I don’t arrive with a script. I arrive with a framework — then shape each speech to match the mood, the moment, and the message you need to land.
Before your guests arrive, I’m already there. Checking sightlines. Testing acoustics. As a speaker, I work with your team about the day’s wins, the evening’s objectives, and the tone you want to set.
Beyond Anecdotes: Talks That Actually Matter
The Uncomfortable Truth
Doing the right thing vs. doing the easy thing, and how to overcome that conflict.
Some choices make you feel like a hero. Most of the important ones don’t.
In this talk, I share stories of moral courage, personal friction, and the cost of integrity — drawn from the moments when I stayed quiet too long, and the ones when I spoke up too soon.
Expect real-life dilemmas, a healthy dose of discomfort, and a call to action for anyone who wants to lead with character — not just charisma.
The Gentleman Behind The Curtain
What hosting weddings taught me about leadership
The best hosts — and the best leaders — know when to vanish.
In this quiet masterclass on invisible leadership, I show how great event hosting mirrors great management: anticipate everything, take credit for nothing, and let others believe they did it all themselves.
A talk for those who want to lead without ego, smooth the chaos, and leave everyone else looking brilliant.
The Pursuit of Wonder
A manifesto for finding magic in a world that’s forgotten how
Some people lose their sense of wonder gradually. Others have it beaten out of them by deadlines, devices, and the daily grind.
In this talk, I make the case for awe, for curiosity, for playful thinking in serious places — not because it’s fluffy, but because it’s vital.
For teams, creatives, and leaders who want to reignite their imagination — and rediscover why they ever cared in the first place.
Charm is a Choice
The soft skills no one is teaching — and everyone is judging you on
You were taught maths. You were taught science. But were you ever taught how to hold a room?
This talk pulls back the curtain on stage presence, charisma, storytelling, and emotional intelligence — the invisible skills that make people follow your lead, believe your pitch, or book you twice.
Expect tactics, tales, and a few things no one else dares to say out loud.
The Risk of Being Liked
How approval addiction is sabotaging your decisions
Trying to please everyone is the fastest way to lose yourself. I should know — I made a career out of it.
In this raw and candid talk, I break down how the need to be liked (by clients, colleagues, and even crowds) can lead to burnout, blandness, and bad decisions.
For anyone who’s ever bent themselves into a shape they didn’t recognise — this one’s for you.
The Show Must Go On (and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)
A talk about resilience that doesn’t pretend it’s easy
The mic fails. The plan collapses. The best man’s drunk and the bride’s crying. And you still have to smile and carry on.
This is a talk about what real resilience looks like — not the motivational quote version, but the deep, quiet, slightly exhausted truth of showing up, even when it’s hard.
Part stand-up, part sermon, part therapy session in a waistcoat.
Taking Your Message to the Exhibition Floor?
From boardroom to trade show stand – I help your brand cut through the noise and create meaningful connections where it matters most.
The Details Event Planners Actually Care About
Technical requirements
Minimal. A wireless microphone and basic lighting.
Timing
Flexible. From 20-minute energisers to full 45-minute keynotes.
Preparation
Direct pre-event coordination. One point of contact.
Content control
Tailored to reinforce your key messages.
Risk management
Fully insured. 100% track record. Never missed a show.
Ready to Give Your Guests Something to Actually Talk About?
Let’s discuss how an after dinner and keynote speaker can make your dinner the one they remember — not for the salmon, but for the moment their perception shifted.