Tim is a multiple award-winning television comedy writer, best known for co-creating and co-writing TV comedies such as the BAFTA-winning sitcom, Peter Kay's Car Share, and the BAFTA-nominated Meet The Richardsons, starring comedians Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont.
Tim hosts a podcast called Fist Of Firsts where he chats to some of the biggest names in comedy, music and art to uncover their creative processes and secrets. Tim’s guests have included Russell Kane, Zoe Lyons, Richard Herring, Seann Walsh, Jed Mercurio, Richard Hawley and many more of the most creative minds. As well as being a successful comedy writer and podcaster, Tim is a world-class innovation expert, and he's worked for some of the world’s most creative organisations, including global ad agencies, innovation consultancies and the BBC. He's helped clients from beer brands to broadcasters, and confectioners to condom makers reimagine the future and re-invent their businesses.
From his unique position as both a successful innovation consultant and comedy writer, Tim has drawn together a practical guide to having bigger, better ideas by applying the trade secrets used by top creative professionals, comedians and writers. And to build on his library of stories and collection of creative tools. Tim’s talks inspire teams and leaders to think differently, collaborate with more productive energy and create big ideas that actually happen.
Over the last ten years Tim has built a reputation as an engaging, entertaining speaker who knows how to keep an audience laughing while sharing instantly usable creative tools. With a proven track record for innovation, Tim now shares his tips and techniques for thinking creatively. Applying lessons learned from his experience in TV and radio, Tim helps teams to think differently, re-ignite creative potential, and reinvent their business. When booked for speaking engagements, Tim captivates audiences with his sense of humour and profound expertise in thinking creatively. If you want your employees to come up with big, bold, and original ideas, hire Tim Reid now!
How to hire Tim Reid
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Tim Reid for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Tim's content added so much value to our members' experience. We have had nothing but great feedback from our members who thoroughly enjoyed the day." - The Recruitment Network, Leadership Team
"Tim is the man we regularly turn to for creative or strategic inspiration. He brings a precious mix of business 'smartness' and ingenious thinking to every piece of work." - Tim, Head of Research and Futures at Molson Coors Brewing
"Tim's creativity training was fantastic. The day itself was motivating and engaging and the techniques we learned have revolutionised how we run brainstorms, and in fact what we now see as a brainstorm! He gave us hints and tips to help us roll this process out and ensure companywide adoption." - Gill, Senior Vice President, Acumed
- 2021 - Mentor, Creative England
- 2014 - Co-founder, We Do Things Differently
- 2014 - Consultant, UK Sport
- 2013 - Freelance Planner, BBC
- 2012 - Founder, SparksFire
- 2012 - Head of Audiences, BBC
- 2006 - Lead Inventor, ?What If!
- 1997 - Planner and Copywriter, McCann-Erickson Communications House
- 1994 - Account Manager, Poulters
- 1991 - Media Planner, J. Walter Thompson
