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With a rich tapestry of experience spanning continents and industries, Russell is your trusted advisor in navigating the complexities and challenges of modern business and leadership.
He has progressed in many roles over his career and learnt from them all. Russell successfully delivered engineering projects in over 25 countries (including managing a USD500 million budget); he has grown a business 10-fold in 3 years, including leading teams delivering over 1% of all UK recruitment; he has been a Managing Director where he led a cultural transformation that grew the business by 50% to GBP120 million turnover; as a consultant, he collaborated with leading corporations to develop robust people strategies.
This experience, backed up by extensive research, is what he draws upon to help business leaders future-proof their organisations, unlocking the potential of themselves and their people.
During this work, he has consulted with and supported the leadership teams of companies of all sizes, from SMEs to FTSE 100s and Fortune 500s.
In February 2024, Russell published his book The World of Work To 2030, a practical guide to future-proofing your business and career. David Plink, the CEO of Top Employer Institute, said it was “a much-needed and highly inspiring perspective.” The Financial Times has since recognised it as one of their best business books and an Amazon top-three best seller.
Russell Beck’s keynote presentations focus on the evolving landscape of work, people strategy, and leadership. He specializes in the future of work, leading and managing teams, future skills, innovation, and creativity. Each talk is customized to address his audience’s specific needs and circumstances.
Keynote Examples:
1. Unlocking the Future: Navigating the Changing Uncertainties to Future-Proof Your Business and Career
This session tackles the dual challenges of financial insecurity in retirement and the impact of robots and AI on job availability. Amidst the complex business landscape of globalisation, technology shifts, talent shortages, and political changes, Beck thoroughly understands these megatrends and offers practical steps to future-proof businesses and careers.
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2. Revolutionizing Attraction and Retention: A Blueprint for Talent Sustainability in the Post-Pandemic Era
This keynote addresses persistent talent shortages and changing workforce expectations and provides strategies to create a sustainable and attractive workplace. Beck introduces the 6C model© (Compensation, Career, Cause, Community, Culture, and Company) to help organisations develop comprehensive talent strategies.
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3. Unlocking Meaningful Work: Leveraging Purpose-Led Leadership to Drive Productivity, Innovation, and Wellbeing in Your Organisation
Beck explores the importance of meaningful work and its impact on employee productivity, innovation, and retention. By highlighting the benefits of purpose-led leadership, this session offers practical steps for embedding meaning into the workplace.
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4. Fostering Belonging: Cultivating Inclusive Environments to Harness the True Power of Diversity in Your Organisation
This keynote emphasizes the importance of belonging in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Beck discusses the role of belonging in unlocking the benefits of diversity and provides tools and strategies to cultivate a sense of belonging among employees.
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Why Hiring Russell Beck Can Future-Proof Your Business
Hiring Russell Beck as a speaker can significantly benefit your organisation by providing expert insights and practical strategies to navigate the future of work. His engaging and customized presentations can help your team understand global megatrends, develop future-ready talent strategies, and foster meaningful and inclusive work environments. By leveraging Beck’s expertise, your business can stay ahead of the curve and secure long-term success in an ever-evolving marketplace.
A Chat with Russell Beck
As part of our ‘Chat with…’ series at Great British Speakers, our Director Jane Farnham sat down with Russell Beck to discuss his work as an employment expert and leadership consultant.
Our leadership conference was very productive, much of it down to the great thought-provoking activities and the framing session that you led.
European CEO, Global Travel Services Provider
Russell delivered the presentation in a manner that encouraged me and my team to honestly challenge our own thinking as well as inspiring new thoughts.
Managing Director, Manufacturing
Russell is one of the best I have seen at engaging an audience and providing thought-provoking and inspiring commentary.
Managing Director, Recruitment
Russell’s session was an absolute blockbuster… a very engaged audience, rave reviews, and content we are using for maximum impact across the whole of Vodafone.
Senior Project Manager
Your work was the catalyst for a cultural transformation that we have been putting off for far too long.
Group HRD, Financial Services
Russell is one of business’s influential speakers and one of the most inspirational I have ever heard. He knows his stuff and his delivery is second to none captivating the room with thought-provoking content that stays with you long after the event.”
Group HRD, Construction
I thoroughly recommend Russell’s skillset and approach. He is thoughtful, professional and brings a new perspective to strategy and tackling issues, all of this with energy and humour.
Diageo European Head of Org Change
Russell could present a 12-hour lecture on the process of paint drying and I’m sure I’d still be attentively engaged. I always enjoy listening to him and his engaging style ensures no delegates ever slip into the heavy eyelid zone.
Operations Director Insurance