Rishad Tobaccowala

Author, Global Strategist for Publicis Group

Rishad Tobaccowala

Author, Global Strategist for Publicis Group

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Biography

Rishad’s key skill is helping people see, think and feel differently about how to grow themselves, their teams and their business through reinvention. He does this by distilling 40 years of global learning and wisdom in ways that are provocative, pragmatic and inspirational. Discover why dozens of companies leverage Rishad to generate significant and ongoing ROI by unleashing the full potential of their talent and strategies.

Rishad is the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data and Rethinking Work both published by HarperCollins. Additional writings can be found in the The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past, read by 30,000 leaders every week around the world.

Rishad has delivered over 200 keynotes and 80 workshops over the past five years. He was rated the top speaker at 95 percent of events where feedback was collected in part because Rishad customizes the learnings of 40 years of experience and knowledge on a range of topics from AI to Change Management to Upgrading Ones Operating System to Leading in Transformative time to each audience and delivers it without any slides, audio or video!

Rishad most recently was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,000+ person marketing and business transformation Publicis Groupe and has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.” Rishad is one of only 300 people selected to the Advertising Hall of Fame in 75 years.

Speech Topics

Leading Through Change

Every organization and leader is grappling with how to ensure they and their companies remain relevant in changing times. This workshop identifies the four forces that are driving change so one can better understand the challenges and opportunities. Explains how the talent terrain has transformed and then identifies the six keys to ensure that companies can win change.

Growing Business Through Insight & Differentiation

Having a great product/service is necessary to generate revenue but is not sufficient. To truly win companies need to understand that every person is a salesperson, and the keys are 1) how to tell a differentiated story; 2) how to re-think presentations so they are no longer presentations; and, 3) ensure one understands and delivers on customer needs.

Creating World Class Cultures for Transformed World

Cultures and talent will matter even more in the future. But few understand what culture is and how the talent terrain has transformed. This workshop identifies and discusses the four keys to culture, how to better understand the future of workplace and talent scape and how to ensure that every individual soars through feedback.

Thriving in a World of AI & Revolutionary Technologies

We have entered the Third Connected Age where a combination of AI, Web 3, Block chain and 5G will completely transform business and society as well as every aspect of work. Learn what these forces are. Why AI is under hyped, and Web 3 is very much alive. Most importantly what are the steps so that each team member is “up to tomorrow.”

Testimonials

“The Rishad Effect was in full force. Perspectives broadened, truths revealed, and minds blown. How do I keep him from talking to anyone else so only we get the benefit?”

- President RR Donnelly Digital

“Rishad never gets to the fringe of things. Rishad’s greatest strength as a speaker is he always tells people what they NEED to hear, especially when they DON’T WANT to hear it.”

- Association of National Advertisers

“Since I got to know Rishad (more than twenty years ago), I have always been impressed by his intuitive and genuine understanding of the digital world. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand the world we live in and be successful in the future.”

- Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Publicis Groupe

“Rishad has built a ‘hall of fame’ career on his ability to see the future, provide sage advice, and help create multiple disruptive companies. Restoring the Soul of Business is a masterful summary of his journey, with great stories and practical advice that will serve people well in work and in life.”

- President & CEO, H&R Block; former President, Uber; former Chief Marketing Officer, Target

“In a world that’s become increasingly digital and data-driven, the power of creativity and storytelling, and forging a genuine human connection, has never been more important. In this book—a must-read for all leaders—Rishad provides an insightful playbook for balancing the analytical and intuitive sides of business, to create more meaningful connections with customers.”

- Chairman and CEO, Adobe Inc.

“Tobaccowala provides timely perspective and practical advice on the key leadership challenge of the next decade: how to let meaning and purpose guide algorithms vs. blindly following them.”

- CEO, Nielsen Holdings