
Keynote Description
Stories that Win
The biggest challenge in business isn’t coming up with great ideas. It’s getting people to listen, care, and act on them. Even the best idea will get ignored or rejected if it’s not delivered in a memorable, compelling way.
So how can we inspire people to listen and take action?
In this dynamic, practical keynote, Richard Newman reveals how anyone can use the science of storytelling to maximize their impact every day with the PRO Story System™. Sharing proven strategies and simple tools, he empowers attendees to not just captivate others, but compel them to action, whether they’re in a meeting, presentation, or conversation.
Audiences will leave able to transform their business communication, ideas, and complex topics into clear, concise messages that increase their influence and engagement through the power of story.
This keynote is perfect for leaders and teams who:
The audience will leave able to:

Take Home Tools: The PRO Storytelling Method
Highlights key takeaways and outlines the PRO Storytelling method in a visual format to help your audience apply what they’ve learned.
Ongoing Resources
Twice monthly insights on communicating with clarity and confidence delivered via email to all interested audience members.
Turn Strategy into Skill
The most requested length for this keynote is 75 minutes, but Richard can customize it to your needs. Popular formats include:
45 min:
Rapid-fire storytelling keynote that inspires your audience with the essential principles they need to captivate people.
75 min:
Enjoy a deeper dive in this storytelling masterclass with audience interaction, a complete storytelling framework, and real business examples.
2 hours:
Get your audience involved, as they work in small teams to apply what they’ve learned to current business messages and pitch their new stories.
3-4 hours:
Includes breakout workshops with Richard’s team, allowing for deeper learning and application to critical business messages. Attendees receive on-the-spot feedback and coaching to refine their skills and elevate their long-term impact. Multilingual breakout sessions are available as well.
Peak Performance Mindset
Perform at your best for important events and increase your success, confidence, and wellbeing.
The Science of Personal Impact
Elevate your presence and gravitas, and adapt your style to influence different people and situations.
Storytelling for Data: From Complex to Compelling
Communicate technical information in an engaging, memorable message.
Dynamic
Leadership
Expand your potential, lead effectively, and be a greater version of yourself.
The Power of Deeper Conversations
Build stronger working relationships, elevate your listening, and improve rapport.

Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, And Life
Find powerful communication and mindset techniques that will increase your personal impact, wellbeing, and influence and begin to change your life one step at a time.

You Were Born to Speak: Get the Results, Reactions, and Respect You Deserve Every Time You Speak
Join Richard on his quest to overcome a crushing fear of public speaking and discover the secrets of successful communication.

Turn Your Ideas into
Impact