Robin Kermode is an award-winning speaker and communication coach who brings clarity, humour and humanity to the art of genuine connection.
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"Robin has a rare ability to talk to everybody individually - even in a larger group."
David James
Senior L&D Walt Disney UK
Robin Kermode is an award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, actor and communication coach who has spent more than 15 years helping senior leaders and teams communicate with clarity, confidence and humanity. Named Speaker of the Year 2026 and Best Event Host at the Speakers Awards, he combines practical communication expertise with humour, storytelling and more than 30 years of experience as a professional actor. Working globally with CEOs, boards, politicians and corporate teams, Robin gives audiences practical techniques to present, persuade, lead and connect more effectively, all built around his central principle: The Clarity of Intention.
Robin Kermode helps people become more confident, natural and effective communicators. His keynotes tackle the moments where communication matters most, from presenting and pitching to networking, storytelling and navigating difficult conversations.
At the heart of his approach is The Clarity of Intention: the idea that effective communication starts with understanding exactly what you want your audience to think, feel or do. Robin brings this principle to life through engaging stories, humour and practical techniques rather than slides or jargon, creating sessions that audiences can immediately apply to their own professional lives.
His expertise has been recognised at the Speakers Awards, where he was named both Speaker of the Year 2026 and Best Event Host.
Robin's distinctive approach is shaped by more than 30 years as a professional actor on stage and screen. A familiar face to television and London stage audiences, he is also an established voice-over artist, including as the annual voice of the ATP World Tour Finals at London's O2 Arena.
His performance background gives him a deep understanding of how voice, body language, energy and intention influence the way a message is received. Combined with more than 15 years of communication coaching, this allows Robin to translate techniques from the stage into practical skills for the workplace.
He has worked with CEOs, boards, politicians, ambassadors, entrepreneurs, sports personalities and professionals across industries including banking, technology, retail, medicine, manufacturing, law, media and sport. His international work spans the UK, USA, Asia and Europe.
Representative clients include Airbus, Asda, BBC, Barclays, Bank of England, Bridgepoint, Channel 5, Christie's, Clifford Chance, Deutsche Bank, Flutter, Friends of the Earth, HP, HSBC, Heineken, Investec, M+S, Mercedes Benz, Sainsbury's, Schroders, Sotheby's, TalkTalk, UCL, Virgin Money and Warner Bros.
Robin's keynotes equip audiences with practical communication skills for presenting ideas, influencing others and building stronger professional relationships.
Robin is also the author of the best-selling book Speak So Your Audience Will Listen: 7 Steps to Confident and Authentic Public Speaking and host of The Art of Communication podcast, which has achieved more than one million downloads.
Alongside his keynote speaking, Robin provides one-to-one coaching for C-suite executives and full- and half-day communication programmes for teams and organisations.
His work includes developing clear internal and external company messaging, preparing leaders for keynote and thought-leadership speeches, strengthening client-facing communication and providing media training focused on authenticity and gravitas. He also supports leaders with speechwriting, press interviews, video communication and high-pressure conversations.
Robin's experience ranges from coaching fund managers on winning and retaining clients to helping CEOs and boards communicate important organisational messages. He has supported a former British team sports coach in developing keynote speeches following a World Cup victory and worked with a newly elected member of the House of Lords on her Maiden Speech. He has also trained sales teams to strengthen client pitches and coached auctioneers at a world-leading auction house to engage bidders more effectively in person, by phone and online.
Robin is an experienced moderator and MC for conferences and corporate events. Drawing on his background in acting and live communication, he brings warmth, responsiveness and professionalism to the role, keeping conversations engaging and events moving naturally.
He is also a respected media commentator whose writing has appeared in publications including The Guardian, Huffington Post, Radio Times and Hello magazine. He has contributed communication and body-language expertise to publications including The Times, The Telegraph and Daily Mail and is a member of the voting panel for the annual BAFTA Awards.
Across his keynotes, coaching and event hosting, Robin combines communication expertise, performance experience and humour to help people become more purposeful, confident and compelling communicators.
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"Robin has a rare ability to talk to everybody individually - even in a larger group."
David James Senior L&D Walt Disney UK
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“Robin is one of the best speakers I have ever heard.”
Tracey Morgan Senior HR Manager, Bank of America
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“Robin is simple, clear and remarkably effective.”
Dr Anthony Seldon
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"Robin is outstanding. He instantly connects with his audience."
David Bizley Branch Chief, NATO Communications
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"Robin's insight is extraordinary. He is clearly Europe's leading communication coach."
JoAnne Good BBC RADIO
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"Robin's keynotes are full of unique insights and packed with practical tools that audiences can action immediately. Audiences laugh, learn, and leave inspired. And organisers know they’re in safe hands.”
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Keynote by Robin Kermode:
Selling is not about selling yourself, and it’s not about selling someone something they don’t want. It’s about providing a solution to someone’s need. It’s not always about selling a product. It could just as easily be about selling an ‘idea’.
Robin explains the difference between being too pushy, and listening, advising and building trust. This session is vital for anyone who has to pitch, present or persuade. It will be eyeopening, instantly actionable and highly entertaining.
Robin has decades of experience as a global keynote speaker, actor, and communication coach to senior business and political leaders. He is a respected media commentator, contributing to The Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian. He is a best-selling author, and hosts The Art of Communication podcast with over 1,000,000 downloads.
He blends his unique insight with laugh-out-loud humour to leave everyone thinking, ‘That was the best session of the day.’ Robin’s keynotes are packed with practical tools that audiences can use immediately. He doesn’t just talk about clear, authentic communication, he demonstrates it, adding a gentle dose of British charm.
Keynote by Robin Kermode:
Whether you're a CEO presenting to shareholders, a manager motivating your team, an entrepreneur selling a business, or even a parent speaking at your daughter's wedding, this keynote is for you.
Most of us are relaxed and confident when we're with our friends and family. We can tell a story or even tell a joke. But put us on a platform and we can feel very different.
Why can't we seem to be ‘ourselves’ when we give a talk? How can we learn to feel confident enough to relax and simply have a ‘conversation’ with our audience?
Keynote by Robin Kermode:
Why is telling stories a good idea? The answer is simple. When audiences listen to stories, they are not only engaged, but they’ll remember what you’ve said. The challenge is that many people feel they don’t have any stories, or that their stories aren’t interesting enough.
In this keynote speech, Robin explains just how easy The Art of Storytelling actually is. It’s about appearing to be spontaneous and natural. And it will make you more memorable.
This session is vital for anyone who has to pitch, present or persuade. It will be eye-opening, instantly actionable and highly entertaining.
Keynote by Robin Kermode:
Robin explains how The Clarity of Intention is about being crystal clear why we do everything we do. Why we enter a room. Why we run a meeting. Why we send an email. Why we chose to say something. Or chose not to say something.
In a world of AI and shorter attention spans, the clarity of our intention, ‘the why’ behind our message, is more important than ever. This keynote is for anyone who has to pitch, present or persuade. It will be eye-opening, instantly actionable and highly entertaining.
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Watch Robin Kermode in action
