Richard Etienne runs his own communication consultancy – The Introvert Space™ – and aims to transform workplaces and educational institutions into inclusive environments that value every personality type.

His career started as a career consultant for young adults in the UK in 2003, and since then has worked in change management, social media, journalism, broadcasting, licensing, consultancy, copyright licensing, and digital producing.

He joined the Cabinet Office in 2017, working as their content officer, responsible for the creation and distribution of online content for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings. The following year he joined 10 Downing Street as Head of Video Production, particularly as the official videographer for the then-Prime Minister, Theresa May. He spent two years working at the Department for International Trade as their BAME Chair, deputy head of internal communications, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games project lead.

Richard’s debut film, The iD Project: My Dominica Story, told a personal story of discovery, identity, and loss as he traced his late father’s footsteps to the Caribbean Island of Dominica. In 2019, it won the Film Reel Award at the Caribbean Film Festival, and Best Documentary at the British Urban Film Festival.

He has published a range of industry guides and books, including:

– A Modern Toolkit for Inclusive Management of Introverts in the Workplace

– Unlocking the Potential of Introverted Pupils

– Self-Promotion For Introverts

– Introvert Survival Guide

He has also contributed to a range of blogs on topics including personal branding for introverts, how to give your workforce the introvert advantage it needs, and how to use stereotypes to your advantage.

Richard is an Udemy Instructor, providing the online courses ‘Go Viral Today: 100 Ways to Get Your Brand Noticed Online’ and ‘Effective Personal Branding For Women’.

He is also the founder of Black Introvert Week UK which falls on the final week of Black History Month. The campaign focusses on empowering organisations and educational institutions to think deeper about the personality diversity and intersectionality of black employees and students.

WHY HIRE RICHARD ETIENNE?

KEYNOTE TOPICS

Introversion at Work: Understanding introverted strengths, maximising productivity and influence, navigating workplace dynamics, and self-promotion strategies for introverts.

Introverted Leadership: Leading authentically, leveraging introverted qualities, building strong teams, creating inclusive environments, and communication strategies for introverted leaders.

Personal Branding for Introverts: Building a strong personal brand without compromising authenticity, leveraging online presence, crafting a compelling narrative, and networking strategically.

Communication Skills for Introverts: Public speaking for introverts, networking and relationship building, confident communication techniques, and overcoming communication anxiety.

Other keynotes include:

– Communication Lessons From Inside 10 Downing Street

– Introverted Leadership in the Modern Workplace

– Personal Branding For Introverts

– Mental Health, Burnout, and Leadership Resilience

– Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

– Communication Skills For Quiet Leaders

– Inclusive Leadership and Psychological Safety

– Navigating Career Change and Reinvention

SPEAKING TOPICS

– Personality/Introverts

– Burnout

– Wellbeing

– Inclusion

– Imposter Syndrome

– Confidence

– Resilience

– Leadership

– Politics

– Communication

– People Management

– Personal Branding

WORKSHOPS

Richard also provides his How to Speak Up and Get Noticed masterclass, which is ideal for people who consider themselves introverted, find the idea of networking horrifying, and want to become bolder in their professional life.

He also provides a corporate webinar titled Unleashing Your Quiet Power.

He is also available for summits, award ceremonies, conferences, wellbeing events, and festivals.

CLIENTS

The Guardian, Ministry of Justice, The Standard, The University of Kent, The University of Oxford

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