Akash Karia helps teams worldwide craft stories that inspire action, close deals, and turn ideas into movements.
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Provided real value! I still continue to get positive messages from the conference. People actually changed what they do.
David Cipullo
Infront Sports & Media
Akash Karia is a world-renowned keynote speaker and one of the Top 10 Communication Experts globally. His work has helped organizations like Sony Pictures, Gucci, and TikTok communicate ideas that sell, inspire, and influence. As the bestselling author of seven books and a thought leader whose storytelling framework is taught at Harvard Business School, Akash blends science, psychology, and strategy to elevate every message. Whether it’s launching innovations, leading teams, or selling visions, Akash helps leaders communicate with clarity and confidence when it matters most.
Every day, brilliant ideas fail because they are poorly communicated. Akash Karia has made it his life’s mission to change that. Recognized by Global Gurus (2025) as one of the Top 10 Communication Experts in the World, Akash helps organizations transform the way they craft and deliver messages. His work bridges the gap between innovation and influence, turning complex concepts into compelling narratives that captivate audiences and move them to action.
Over the past decade, Akash has spoken to audiences in more than 25 countries, helping companies like Sony Pictures, Gucci, and TikTok sharpen their storytelling and communication strategies. He has also worked with government institutions such as The Government of Dubai, showing leaders how to use storytelling to inspire trust, credibility, and connection. Whether it’s a boardroom, a conference stage, or a virtual setting, Akash brings a practical and transformative approach to every engagement.
Akash’s storytelling framework is not just another motivational method, it’s an evidence-based system that has been adopted by Harvard Business School and used by professionals across industries. His techniques combine the latest insights from neuroscience, psychology, and communication science to help individuals craft stories that sell ideas, strengthen teams, and accelerate innovation.
His bestselling books, translated into six languages, have inspired thousands of leaders to communicate more effectively. Akash’s ideas have also been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, VICE, Entrepreneur, AdWeek, Amazon Alexa, and Forbes, reflecting his global influence in the world of communication.
When innovation, persuasion, or leadership are on the line, Akash Karia is the expert companies turn to. He helps teams:
Stand out in saturated markets
Craft powerful go-to-market stories for new products and services
Close bigger deals, faster
Simplify complex technical or strategic ideas
Communicate with confidence, clarity, and credibility
Each of Akash’s keynote sessions is packed with practical frameworks and memorable stories that audiences can immediately apply. His delivery style is energetic, authentic, and deeply engaging, making his sessions as inspiring as they are actionable.
More than just a speaker, Akash helps organizations build a culture of clear and impactful communication. By working with leaders and teams, he ensures that the message behind every innovation resonates with the audience it’s meant to reach. His approach not only improves presentation skills but also strengthens collaboration, leadership, and customer engagement across the company.
When the stakes are high and the message truly matters, Akash Karia delivers the clarity, inspiration, and strategy needed to succeed. His global experience, evidence-based frameworks, and captivating presence make him one of the most sought-after voices in communication today.
Book Akash Karia for your next conference, leadership summit, or corporate event and empower your team to tell stories that sell, inspire, and drive results.
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Provided real value! I still continue to get positive messages from the conference. People actually changed what they do.
David Cipullo Infront Sports & Media
Akash Karia
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By far the best sessions I've ever attended. Akash inspires you to rise up and be a more inspirational leader yourself.
Lisa Elkin Bristol Myers Squibb
Akash Karia
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Akash is phenomenal! The insights I gained in just a few short hours is priceless.
Fatema Dewji Director of Marketing at MeTL
Akash Karia
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The most engaging and entertaining session I've probably ever attended. This one gave me by far the best tools and energy to take back to my day-to-day. Dynamic, relevant and directly useful for our business.
Tim Harriss Sony Pictures Entertainment
Akash Karia
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Akash is one of the best professional speakers on the planet today. He is motivating, inspiring, and interactive at the same time.
Brian Tracy Bestselling Author of Eat That Frog
Akash Karia
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Over my 20+ year career, I’ve attended dozens of communication sessions, and Akash's has been the best. The techniques he taught me transformed me from a sub-par speaker to being able to deliver effective, compelling messages to my matrix partners and our leaders.
Chad Waraksa Bristol Myers Squibb
Akash Karia
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Akash is one of THE best trainers I have ever worked with! Highly recommended.
Eric Laughton
Akash Karia
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Akash delivered true value and insights to our executive team. Highly recommended.
Marco Bizzari CEO at Gucci
Akash Karia
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Akash transformed my ability to influence. Each session with him has been really valuable with precise, actionable takeaways.
Urbain Bruyere
Akash Karia
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I had the pleasure of participating in a fantastic session with Akash. His expertise proved to be incredibly insightful and immediately applicable. I've already begun implementing some of his techniques...
David Wang
Akash Karia
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Sales meetings can be rough, especially when they are several days long, but Akash came into ours 2 years in a row and refocused and re- energized us! Akash has a way of engaging a room full of people and getting them to participate. I have adopted several of his suggestions with great success.
Mark Coxon Milestone
Akash Karia
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I am learning so very much from Akash. Only two sessions into the training and I can’t express how excited I am! Hiring him was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Irma Parone OCPD
Akash Karia
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Akash is a brilliant trainer... Extremely engaging and practical. In fact, I found the tools to be so useful that I am using them on a regular basis now. 100% recommended!
Becca Duncan HKU
Akash Karia
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Well worth the time and money spent. The sessions were awesome, keeping it informative and engaging.
Sanjay Entreprise Architect at Everest Global
Akash Karia
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A very engaging, interactive and vibrant sessions that's rooted in research and evidence. It is testament to how well Akash did that he was invited back for more sessions...
Taha Khan PharmD, MS
Akash Karia
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Simply remarkable...At the end of the session, I finished with lots of notes and action steps. I have implemented many of the ideas, and I am seeing the benefits right away.
Ivan Hernandez
Akash Karia
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Akash’s class was one of the best! I wish I would be able to save his class so I can rewatch it. I definitely recommend his sessions.
George Chagouri
Akash Karia
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Akash unlocked our influence! His workshop was a gamechanger for me...the interactive format really allowed our team to make a dramatic transformation.
Junchi Lu, Ph.D
Akash Karia
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An amazing course with great techniques to boost your Influence and executive presence.
Arpit Product Leader at Meta
Akash Karia
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One of the best talks I've had the pleasure of attending! I can't wait to put what I've learned into action. We asked so many questions at the end of his presentation, our one-hour time slot flew by so fast.
Carolin Jia CPA
Akash Karia
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As a neurodivergent individual, I find it hard to connect with speakers and often lose concentration, but Akash had me fully engaged!
Anisha Johanl Ernst & Young
Akash Karia
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This was an awesome course! Filled with practical advice...and learnings and feedback that is immediately applicable... I loved the way you customized it to the needs and interests of the cohort.
Jose Senior Business Director at Medtronic
Akash Karia
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We hired Akash for our Asia-Pacific, European, and North American conferences and he was a big hit! I would highly recommend his programs - our team could not get enough.
Kevin Kelly CEO at Stampede Global
Akash Karia
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Akash delivered true value to our global team...Relevant insights and tools we can implement immediately in the market!
Mark Butterman Director, Infront Sports
Akash Karia
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Akash is one of the best speakers we’ve ever hired...Energetic, very interactive and exactly what we needed.
Jamie Lim Director at FWD Insurance
Akash Karia
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Attendees loved Akash's keynote presentation. We received extremely positive feedback. His session was insightful, engaging, and truly useful! He really brought the energy to us and we thoroughly enjoyed the program.
Hinna Ijaz Sony Pictures Entertainment
Akash Karia
Keynote by Akash Karia:
Great ideas don’t sell themselves. They need a voice that’s clear, confident, and convincing.
This session equips teams with the tools to communicate with authority, adapt under pressure, and inspire confidence in every pitch, with every client.
Through real-world examples and live practice, participants learn how to:
Build credibility the second they open their mouth
Turn complex information into clear, simple stories
Adjust in real time based on stakeholder reactions
Handle tough questions and objections without losing their cool
By the end, participants don’t just know persuasion principles. They’ve practiced them. They’ve tested them. They’ve seen what works.
The final result is that every pitch is sharper. Every conversation is clearer. And every leader walks out more confident and persuasive.
Perfect for: Sales, strategy, data, and leadership teams who can’t afford to be ignored.
Available as: Keynote, workshop or virtual masterclass
Keynote by Akash Karia:
"In today's market, the best story wins. Not the best product. Not the best price. The best story."
Sixty percent of sales are lost to indecision. Why? Because buyers don’t connect with slides, features, or data. They connect with stories.
This highly interactive session shows your team how to master the art of storytelling to win trust, highlight value, and influence decisions faster.
But this isn’t a sit-back-and-listen keynote. Akash’s sessions are designed to pull people in from the first minute. Through live collaboration, quick-fire discussions, and practical exercises, audiences don’t just hear about storytelling - they practice it, apply it, and make it their own.
By the end, your audience will walk away able to:
Differentiate your solutions in a crowded market
Shift conversations from price to value and ROI
Build trust and authority with stakeholders
Apply story-driven sales frameworks in real-world scenarios
The end result is more persuasive conversations, faster decisions, and higher-quality deals closed with confidence.
Perfect for:Sales kickoffs, leadership summits, or any gathering where you want people to connect, communicate, and lead with confidence.
Available as: Keynote, workshop or virtual masterclass
Keynote by Akash Karia:
Every day, valuable insights get ignored because they aren’t communicated well. This program shows your team how to translate complex data into persuasive stories that drive meaningful change.
The program is hands-on. Participants will apply storytelling techniques to real data and test their stories with peers. By the end, they’ll walk away with techniques they can use immediately to win over their most important stakeholders.
Learning Objectives:
Frame insights around business priorities to win buy-in.
Use storytelling techniques to simplify complexity without losing credibility.
Highlight the “so what” behind data to shift conversations from details to outcomes.
Frame insights in ways that resonate with both analytical and non-technical audiences.
Use story arcs to guide stakeholders from information to insight to action.
Perfect for: Marketing, data, finance, and leadership audiences who need their insights to drive action.
Available as: Keynote, workshop or virtual masterclass
Keynote by Akash Karia:
What if the most powerful lever for leadership isn’t strategy, dashboards, or new policies - but the way in which you communicate?
In this program, Akash reveals how everyday exchanges shape culture, trust, and performance more than any system ever could. Leaders will uncover how to use words, presence, and intentional communication to inspire accountability, strengthen relationships, and create teams that thrive under pressure.
Through engaging stories and practical tools, participants discover how small moments of dialogue ripple into big outcomes - driving alignment, resilience, and results across the organization.
By the end, leaders will be able to:
• Create trust and accountability through daily communication habits
• Use conversations to reinforce culture and values in real time
• Navigate challenges, objections, and tough moments without losing presence
• Turn ordinary interactions into catalysts for performance and growth
Available as: Keynote, workshop or virtual masterclass
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