Richard Mulholland

Founder & CEO of Missing Link; Thought Leader in Leadership, AI, Resilience & Sales; Author, "Legacide," "Boredom Slayer" & "Here Be Dragons"

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Richard Mulholland Biography

Having spoken in over 40 countries on six continents, rock and roll roadie turned entrepreneur Rich Mulholland knows first-hand the impact that eloquent and persuasive leadership can make. That’s why he and his team work with executives and speakers around the world, helping them be more confident, more compelling, and more authoritative.

He’s the founder of persuasion powerhouse Missing Link and has written three books: "Legacide," "Boredom Slayer," and his latest, "Here Be Dragons."

Mulholland’s expertise in leadership is rooted in his deep understanding of what it takes to lead in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing business environment. Drawing on his experience as a successful entrepreneur and business owner, Mulholland offers practical advice on how to inspire and motivate teams, foster innovation, and drive organizational growth. His leadership sessions are known for their engaging, interactive format, where he shares real-world examples and actionable strategies that leaders can implement immediately.

In the realm of artificial intelligence, Mulholland is a leading voice on how AI is reshaping industries and the workplace. He demystifies AI for his audiences, breaking down complex technologies into understandable concepts and illustrating how AI can be leveraged to improve decision-making, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth.

Mulholland’s insights are not just theoretical; they are grounded in his hands-on experience working with organizations to integrate AI into their operations. His presentations on AI are both enlightening and empowering, providing leaders with the knowledge they need to harness the power of AI responsibly and effectively.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2024.

Richard Mulholland Speaking Topics

  • Relentless Relevance

    This talk is designed to have leaders and teams understand the incredible importance of remaining relevant and leading the way in all interactions. It isn’t just about sparking ideas; it’s about igniting a transformation in leadership perspective and action.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • Shift from comfort to curiosity, fostering a culture of innovation through questioning norms.
    • Delve into protecting your core and daringly disrupting your sphere, with strategies that promote relevance and resilience.
    • Providing the groundwork for a culture that thrives on dynamic change, encouraging teams to embrace disruption as an ally.

  • Relentless Relevance in Sales

    How to craft relevant sales stories and master StorySelling to win more deals.

    Salespeople often fail by focusing on their story instead of selling a new story involving the customer. This applies to leadership communication too. In his engaging talk, Richard Mulholland aims to transform your approach to storytelling and selling, offering new, practical tools for today’s world.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • Why we are wrong about storytelling and how we can fix it.
    • How story selling techniques can be used to change minds and not simply win deals.
    • How to get your customers to tell you what they really care about.

  • Relentlessly Relevant Innovation

    How great companies slay legacy thinking to accelerate progress and foster innovation.

    Innovation doesn’t happen when we start doing something new, but when we stop doing something old. Based on his best-selling first book, "Legacide," global speaker Richard Mulholland will go to war with the legacy thinking that is holding your people and business back. In this entertaining talk, he will give you a new lens on innovation and some practical frameworks that you can use to evolve.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • The role that leaders play in removing the barriers to innovative action.
    • How to measure the current relevance of past decisions.
    • How to flip the narrative of the last few years from that of a threat, to an opportunity.

  • Relentlessly Relevant Leadership

    How to become relevant as a leader by mastering the art of persuasion and communication.

    The difference between leaders and managers lies in their communication skills. Many leaders still use a top-down approach, demanding action like a government. In this impactful, story-driven talk, Richard Mulholland equips leaders with the tools he provides to professional speakers, enhancing their leadership profile and empowering them to inspire their teams to take action and achieve success.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • The secrets used by top professional speakers to drive audiences to action.
    • A framework for effective communication that can be used in every talk, pitch, or presentation.
    • How to speak in a way that’s impossible to ignore – online or in person.

  • Relentlessly Relevant Strategy

    Is strategy still relevant in a world of autonomy?

    Business leaders often prioritize strategy, but is it still relevant 60 years later? In this provocative yet practical talk, Richard Mulholland challenges traditional strategy, proposing a modern approach for a world of purpose-driven autonomous adults.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • Why strategy needs a new strategy.
    • How we can get the most out of our top performers by getting them to move towards, and not just forwards.
    • The sheer galvanizing power of a clear victory condition.

  • Humanity's Unfair Advantage

    How and why humans will remain relevant in a world of automation and AI.

    Hint: by hacking expectations.

    You have to surprise and delight. Everybody comes with an expectation engine, and your job is to hack it! While many aim to surpass expectations, Rich argues that this alone falls short. What truly leaves a lasting impression are those ‘Not My Job’ moments— the unexpected instances of surprise and delight.

    These are the moments that linger in people’s memories, ensuring your relevance remains ingrained in their minds.

    In this talk, Rich will explain:

    • Why perfection is boring.
    • Our flaws as humans are our unfair advantage.
    • How to hack the expectation engine.

Richard Mulholland Videos

  • See Richard Mulholland's showreel
    Oct 19, 2020 -Having spoken in over 40 countries on 6 continents, I know first-hand the impact that persuasive communication can make.

Richard Mulholland Books

  • Here Be Dragons: How to win deals and influence ideas by mastering the eloquent art of storyselling
    Here Be Dragons: How to win deals and influence ideas by mastering the eloquent art of storyselling
  • Boredom Slayer: A speaker’s guide to presenting like a pro
    Boredom Slayer: A speaker’s guide to presenting like a pro
  • Legacide: Why legacy thinking is the silent killer of innovation
    Legacide: Why legacy thinking is the silent killer of innovation

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Richard Mulholland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Relentless Relevance, Relentless Relevance in Sales, Relentlessly Relevant Innovation, Relentlessly Relevant Leadership, Relentlessly Relevant Strategy and Humanity's Unfair Advantage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Mulholland for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Mulholland generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Guber, Mike Walsh, Erik Qualman, Josh Linkner and Afdhel Aziz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Mulholland for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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