If you want your event to get great feedback, ask Peter Ryding to be your…
- Keynote Speaker
- Motivational Speaker
- After Dinner Speaker
- Conference Chairman
- Panel Chairman
Peter is a popular key note and after dinner speaker for senior audiences around the world and uses his fascinating and extensive set of historical props and intriguing content from his “Well I Never Knew That!” series of books about the etymology of words and phrases from the English language.
He combines powerful messages, insightful case studies from his wide business experience, fascinating and fun nuggets to take away and share at work and at home all wrapped up in his typical humour and entertaining style.
Peter as Panel Chair at a recent conference
Testimonials
“Whenever we have Peter on air, we lay on an extra switchboard operator to cope with the calls!”
BBC
After winning the BBC Top Interviewee of the Year award
“I love Peter’s presentation and interviewing style. He’s fun and brings out the best in me, challenges me in a positive way and makes me think. Peter gave me my best ever on stage interview.”
Theo Paphitis
TV Dragons’ Den (UK’s “Shark Tank”), PE Investor & serial CEO including Victoria’s Secret
“Peter’s bloody brilliant!”
Boris Johnson
Ex UK Prime Minister
“Peter consistently delivers… …thanks to his uniquely inspiring style.”
Jeff Randall
Sky & BBC Chief Business Editor
“Peter’s advice will boost your business and your career!”
Lord Digby Jones
UK Top Industrialist and Business Champion
“Peter has the knack of getting the very best from people.”
Sir John Harvey-Jones
BBC Trouble Shooter & voted 20th Century Top UK CEO
“Peter is magic! He even made ME laugh!”
John Cleese
“Whenever Peter presents to 1,000+ CIMA members he always wows the audience and scores record feedback of 95%+. His presentation skills are second to none; clear, concise, compelling, engaging, entertaining, and always on time! And that’s important for me as the events organiser. He’s a consummate professional and a real joy to work with. Here are typical comments…”
“Peter is a superb speaker – I want more!” CFO
“All of Peter’s presentations are bang on!” CIO
“Peter grabbed me from his first sentence and kept me interested all the way through. It’s a shame it had to end!” CEO
Janice Lowry
Specialist – Events | Management Accounting Association | AICPA | CIMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
“We love Peter’s style so much that when we hired him for our Key Note we asked him to compere the whole event as well! He was fantastic in both roles. He took the time to ensure he had a genuine understanding of the challenges we face and engaged with the attendees during breaks throughout the two days that led to important changes to the agenda. 93% of attendees rated Peter as good or excellent on a 5 point rating.”
Janet Bell
Director of Office Products International (OPI)
“We had a critical conference with top executives from our blue chip for a multi-billion pound investment. Peter held them spellbound for a whole day with his fascinating content, interactive and entertaining style and his sheer presence on stage. He is amusing, informative and keeps everyone engaged throughout. I recommend him for any important conference as a speaker and as a master of ceremonies.”
Graham Payne
Managing Director of MBNL
“What a great presentation! 20 out of 20!”
Karen Terry-Weymouth
HR Director BT plc
“Fantastic! Absolutely wonderful!”
Dr. Brian McConnell
Group CEO Hydrock Group
“Peter Ryding is an excellent and very experienced speaker and event chairman. His presentations at the ICAEW were entertaining, practical and insightful and very well received by faculty members.
Peter also chaired the sessions expertly and really engaged with the other speakers. Feedback from delegates was resoundingly positive and everyone was impressed by how Peter really made them think!
Peter is a pleasure to work with, and I totally recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Rachael Kinsella
Conference Manager, Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
“Peter is brilliant! My only concern is that he may take my corporate conference gigs and put me out of work!”
Nick Ross
Crimewatch fame and Professional Conference Chair
“Peter makes an excellent Master of Ceremonies.”
Nick Ferguson
CEO Society of Turnaround Professionals
“Peter always gets great audience feedback regarding his presentations and panel interviews – for asking the tough questions they wish they had thought of.”
Christine Elliot
CEO Institute for Turnaround