Richard Etienne is a distinguished communication strategist and personal branding consultant who is known for advocating for personality diversity in the workplace. Richard has over 18 years of experience and has collaborated with some of the world's biggest brands across academia, the arts, and politics, and he now dedicates his time to public speaking, aiming to redefine leadership in the modern workplace.
Richard has nearly two decades of experience in corporate communications, government, and media. He is a former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Britain’s late Queen. Richard is the founder of The Introvert Space, and consultancy dedicated to empowering introverts, and fostering personality diversity in professional environments. The Introvert Space offers a range of services for individuals and organisations, such as workshops and training, providing guidance for companies to create more inclusive environments. Prior to this, he was the Global Director of Internal Communications at Elsevier, a leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information. Here, he is responsible for ensuring that employees worldwide are informed and aligned with the company's mission and values. For eight years, he hosted masterclasses for introverted professionals in partnership with The Guardian, and now he collaborates with The Standard, continuing his mission to reshape workplace culture.
Richard is the author of the book Self-Promotion for Introverts and is the creator of TIMI, a management toolkit designed to help introverts navigate leadership, visibility, and career growth. As a speaker, Richard’s insights have been sought by major organisations and media outlets. He speaks on topics such as storytelling under pressure and on building teams and environments where all personalities thrive. He has inspired thousands of professionals to embrace the quiet strengths and cultivate authentic leadership. If you are interested in hiring Richard Etienne then get in touch today!
Richard Etienne's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Unlocking the strength of introverts in leadership and management
- Storytelling Under Pressure: Lessons from Downing Street
- Creating inclusive workplaces for all personality types
- Personal Branding for Introverted Leaders
- 2025 – Founded The Introvert Space
- 2024 – Began leading masterclasses for the Evening Standard
- 2021 – Appointed Director of Internal Communications at Elsevier
- 2021 – Project Lead for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Business & Tourism Programme
- 2019 – Became Deputy Head of Internal Communications at the Department for International Trade
- 2019 – Won DIT Champions Award as BAME Network Co-Chair; led DIT’s first BAME Manifesto
- 2019 - Won 2019 Civil Service Skilled People's Award
- 2018 – Appointed Head of Video Production at 10 Downing Street
- 2017 – Freelance Masterclass Tutor for Guardian News & Media
- 2017 – Digital Media Producer at The Economist; project managed Bacardi’s first global media centre
- 2012 – Founded Opello Media, a creative content agency offering video, digital marketing, & brand storytelling
- 2010 – Copyright Licensing Executive at DACS
- 2008 – Broadcast & Online Licensing Consultant at PRS for Music
- 2008 – Social Media Manager at MySpace Music
- 2004 – Change Management Executive at Lloyds TSB
- 2003 – Creative Partner/Career Consultant at Connexions
How to hire Richard Etienne
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