Elliot Kay is highly regarded as a leading expert on impactful leadership communication, on a mission to help audiences communicate like world-class leaders. Dedicated to fostering cultures of engaged, motivated and loyal employees, Elliot teaches leaders to use the 12 Archetypes to elevate communication and the impact of their leadership. Earning great success as the Co-Founder of The Speaker Awards & Summit, Elliot is now highly sought after as a motivational speaker, sharing his expertise on everything from developing a voice that fosters trust, loyalty and alignment to creating emotionally resonant experiences that inspire action. When looking for a professional keynote speaker who will inspire the next generation of impactful leaders, hire Elliot Kay today!
For the past decade, Elliot has crafted his expertise on impactful leadership communication, empowering leaders and high-level communicators. Throughout his career, Elliot has used the 12 Archetypes model as a powerful resource that helps audiences of his keynote speeches to generate deeper connections with their teams and resonate on a profound level. His decorated career has included the highlights of being the Managing Director of Strategic Brilliance Services Ltd, the Co-Founder of Speaker Express Training LTD and the Co-Founder of Speaker Express. His work as a speaker has allowed many organisations to navigate from chaos to clarity, taking on board his structured and impactful strategies for effective communication.
In addition to his leading keynote speeches, Elliot has also shared his expertise as the author of six publications – including the titles Its Your Right To Be Wrong, Power to Succeed and Speak Influence Sell. His publications explore how to increase influence, grow businesses and achieve better return on investments, all through being a better speaker and leader. As one of the only speakers in the UK specialising in the 12 Archetypes model, Elliot is a leading expert on how to help leaders craft resonate messages that have a profound impact on their peers.
As a seasoned speaker, Elliot travels the country to deliver his craft. Previously, Elliot was invited to deliver the TEDx Talk “Mastery – a Marketing Concept or a Way of Life?”, demonstrating his influence and impact as a motivational speaker. If you are ready to communicate like a world-class leader and elevate your team’s performance, you need a speaker like Elliot Kay to share their powerful and resonant messages on effective leadership at your next event. When looking for a speaker to help reshape your organisation with impactful communication and leadership, hire Elliot Kay today.
Books
Speak Influence Sell: Winning the Hearts & Minds of Your Ideal Clients Through Public Speaking
Stand Out as a Speaker & Be More Giraffe: A Modern Guide to Monetising Public Speaking
Power to Succeed: Realise Your Identity & Find the Confidence to Become the Person You Want to Be
How to hire Elliot Kay
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Elliot Kay's official speaking topics are listed below:
The Power of Authentic Communication - Building Trust, Engagement & Influence Through 12 Archetypes:
Is your team struggling to build genuine connections with clients or amongst themselves? Do your messages sometimes feel forced or fall flat, missing the mark when it comes to inspiring trust and motivation? This talk introduces the 12 Archetypes—a powerful framework that enables leaders to connect deeply with their audiences by aligning their communication with universal human motivations. By understanding and embodying these archetypes, you’ll foster authentic relationships that drive loyalty, engagement, and influence.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify Your Archetype - Discover your preferred communication style and learn how to use it to build trust and loyalty
- Communicate with Authenticity - Understand how to create messages that resonate by tapping into fundamental human motivations
- Lead with Lasting Influence - Gain tools to create a culture of engagement that energises your team and aligns them towards a shared vision.
From Word to Impact - Mastering the Art of Resonant Leadership Communication:
Are your messages getting lost in today’s information overload? Do you feel that your team isn’t fully connecting with or acting on what you’re communicating? In this talk, you’ll learn how to go beyond simply “sharing information” to creating experiences that resonate on a deeper level. You also discover the Anatomy Of Communication and techniques to make every message memorable, emotionally engaging, and actionable.
Key Takeaways:
- Craft Messages that Stick - Learn structured approaches to ensure your messages not only capture attention but also inspire meaningful action
- Connect Beyond Words - Use the Anatomy Of Communication framework to reach people on an emotional level, creating deeper alignment and motivation.
- Communicate with Purpose - Develop skills to consistently deliver impactful communication, whether you’re addressing your team, clients, or key stakeholders.
Inspiring Connection & Action - Unleashing Your Team's Potential Through Communication Archetypes
Is your team underperforming because of weak communication and a lack of cohesion? Are you missing the loyalty, drive, and alignment that come from a truly engaged workforce? This talk provides a hands-on experience with the 12 Archetypes and the Anatomy Of Communication, empowering leaders and their teams to discover their unique communication styles. By fostering a culture of genuine connection, you’ll create a loyal and motivated “tribe” that’s driven to achieve a shared vision.
Key Takeaways:
- Unlock Each Team Member’s Strengths: Help each person understand and embrace their communication style, laying the foundation for strong team synergy
- Build a Unified Culture: Foster an environment where every message reinforces a shared vision, inspiring loyalty and collective effort
- Increase Engagement and Motivation: Implement techniques that transform everyday communication into a tool for energising and aligning your team
The Storytelling Blueprint - Crafting Messages that Inspire, Engage & Drive Action
Are you finding it difficult to make your messages stand out? Do your presentations or meetings lack that spark that makes people pay attention, care, and take action? This talk explores the power of storytelling as a leadership tool, offering a step-by-step blueprint for crafting messages that inspire and drive action. With proven structures, you’ll learn to deliver stories that not only inform but also connect and engage on a profound level.
Key Takeaways:
- Master the Story: Learn the essential structure of a compelling story and how to use it to captivate your audience from start to finish
- Inspire Action Through Narrative: Discover storytelling techniques that create emotional resonance, making your message unforgettable and actionable.
- Apply Storytelling to Any Setting: Gain practical tools for using storytelling effectively, whether in team meetings, client presentations, or public speaking engagements
Structure with Soul - How to Use Proven Frameworks That Resonate & Inspire
Are your presentations overly complex, leading to confusion instead of clarity? Are you missing opportunities to connect because your communication lacks structure and emotional impact? In this talk, you’ll learn how to use structured frameworks to simplify complex ideas and deliver them in a way that connects with people on an emotional level. By pairing structure with authentic storytelling, you’ll create messages that are clear, memorable, and meaningful.
Key Takeaways:
- Simplify Complexity with Structure: Discover frameworks that make even complex messages easy to understand and remember.
- Infuse Emotion into Every Message: Learn how to combine structure with storytelling techniques to engage your audience’s hearts as well as their minds.
- Transform Information into Inspiration: Gain tools to turn routine communication into an opportunity for connection, motivation, and influence.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"I've had the distinct pleasure of both being in the audience and working alongside Elliot Kay, and I can confidently say that he is a truly remarkable speaker and an outstanding speaker's coach. Elliot's ability to engage and captivate his audience is nothing short of incredible. As an audience member, I was immediately struck by Elliot's energetic presence and his exceptional ability to play to the crowd. His charisma and humour are infectious, making every talk not only informative but also highly entertaining. Elliot has a unique talent for reading the room and adjusting his delivery to ensure that everyone is not only engaged but also deeply connected to the message he is conveying. His clarity of thought and the precision with which he communicates complex ideas are truly commendable. Working alongside Elliot has been an equally impressive experience. As a coach, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise, guiding speakers to refine their skills and enhance their stage presence. His coaching style is supportive and insightful, providing practical advice and constructive feedback that is tailored to each individual's needs. Elliot's approach is both inspiring and transformative, helping speakers unlock their full potential and deliver their messages with confidence and impact. In summary, Elliot Kay is a phenomenal speaker and an exceptional coach. His ability to engage, inspire, and educate is unparalleled, making him a true asset to any event or training program. If you have the opportunity to hear him speak or work with him, I highly recommend seizing it – you won't be disappointed." - Jamie McAnsh, Professional Keynote & TEDx Speaker
"I absolutely love working with Elliot. We easily put together my signature talk in only two sessions and his VIP Speakers group is fantastic value! I really made tremendous progress in my speaker career. If you want to be a professional speaker - not 'just' public speaker, make sure you work with Elliot. Thank you Elliot for all the fantastic work that you are doing! Looking forward to much more." - Christine, Founder & CEO, Let's Talk
"Having worked with Elliot for a number of months, I’d definitely encourage you to take a serious look at his services. If you want to get clarity on your message, improve your speaking ability and get more speaking opportunities then he has the knowledge and experience to help you achieve all of this and more." - Jamie, Host, The Buffalo Sessions podcast
"Elliot is a force of nature in speaking, coaching and events - he breathes positivity and energy into all rooms whether it is one-on-one coaching or rooms of 500 delegates" - Kaye, Founder & Talent Agent, Andromeda Talent
"I've had the privilege of watching Elliot on stage twice at Circle Networks events. Once as a speaker and once as an MC. Elliot has an incredible ability to turn on energy in a room. He can seamlessly move between professional, comical and poignant and then right back to energy enthused at the drop of a hat (or mic). One of the truly nice things about Elliot is that he makes time for people both before and after speaking, he's always smiling, chatting and offering uplifting comments to anyone who is within earshot." - Phil, MD, Affirm IT
"I've just spent a full day at Birmingham Conference & Events Centre at a conference, where Elliot manned the stage like a pro!! He's a high-energy MC, with a thorough understanding of the event he was hosting, able to be serious & entertaining, and at the same time, able to get the energy of the audience up, keep everyone engaged, informed & totally on board with the entire event.
If you're looking for an MC / Speaker to help with hosting your events, it'd definitely be worth speaking with Elliot. I can highly recommend!!" - Rebecca, MD, Career Garage UK
"I had the privilege to listen to Elliot speak... he was brilliant! He shared with us valuable lessons, he was informative but especially engaging and funny! I have learned a lot from Elliot and I am looking forward to our next meet up where I will have an opportunity to speak with him even more... You are an amazing speaker Elliot!" - Vincent, Motivational Speaker & Business Coach
- 2022 - Founder of GigGetters.com
- 2022 - Director & Visionary of Kay Enterprises
- 2022 - Co-Founder of The Speaker Awards & Summit
- 2021 - Author of "Stand Out as a Speaker & Be More Giraffe: A Modern Guide to Monetizing Public Speaking"
- 2020 - Author of "Speak Influence Sell: Winning the Hearts & Minds of Your Ideal Clients Through Public Speaking"
- 2017 - Author of "Power to Succeed: Realise Your Identity & Find the Confidence to Become the Person You Want to Be"
- 2016 - Delivered the TEDx Talk "Mastery - a Marketing Concept or a Way of Life?"
- 2016 - Consultant for Enterprise M3 Growth Hub
- 2015 - MD & Lead Strategist for Strategic Brilliance Service LTD
- 2013 - Co-Founder & Managing Director of Speaker Express
- 2013 - Co-Founder & Lead Trainer for Speaker Express Training LTD
- 2010 - MD, Trainer & Coach for The Coach with the Hat Training & Coaching LTD
