Akash Karia - Professional Keynote Speaker and Industry Expert
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    Akash Karia

    Expert in Storytelling and Persuasive Communication

    Ranked among the top 15 communication gurus globally by Global Gurus 2024; author of 7 bestselling books with 250,000+ copies sold worldwide.

    4.7
    Hong Kong
    English

    Speaking Topics

    Pitch Mastery: Turning Stakeholder Insights into Persuasive Pitches

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “Pitch Mastery” is an immersive, high-impact workshop designed to help professionals craft persuasive pitches rooted in audience insight. Through proven frameworks and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to connect what they offer to what stakeholders truly care about. The session combines storytelling, data-driven reasoning, and empathy-based communication to move conversations from features to outcomes. Using case studies like Apple’s product storytelling and insight-based selling techniques, participants will practice crafting narratives that win trust and action. By the end, attendees will pitch with precision, confidence, and authenticity—turning stakeholder insights into results.

    Target Audience

    Sales professionals, business developers, and consultants seeking to strengthen client persuasion and pitching skills. Leaders and teams responsible for presenting ideas, projects, or products to internal or external stakeholders.

    Key Benefits

    From Presenter to Persuader: Participants will shift from delivering information to designing experiences that engage emotions, logic, and trust. Confidence with Clarity: Attendees will feel empowered to craft tailored messages that resonate deeply and inspire confident decisions. Listen, Align, Persuade: Professionals will actively apply insight-driven frameworks to align pitches with audience needs and deliver them persuasively under pressure.

    Outline

    From Information to Influence – Aligning with Stakeholder Priorities Master the art of aligning your message to stakeholder motivations. Learn to use discovery insights to bridge their goals with your solutions, using the “So What?” test to ensure every statement adds value and relevance. Pitching with Insight – Elevating from Features to Value Go beyond facts and features to show how your solution solves real challenges. Use insight-based selling to reframe client assumptions and communicate your value with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Differentiate with Depth – Positioning Yourself as the Long-Term Partner Learn how to stand out by connecting your unique strengths to stakeholder objectives. Apply storytelling frameworks and social proof to communicate why you are the best partner for their strategic success.

    Stakeholder Mastery: How to Engage, Influence, and Win the Support of Every Stakeholder

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “Stakeholder Mastery” equips professionals with the tools to analyze, anticipate, and adapt—transforming stakeholder management into strategic influence. In today’s interconnected business world, success depends on understanding what drives people and how to align them toward shared goals. Using the 3R Framework (Role, Relevance, Resistance), participants will learn to decode motivations, craft targeted engagement strategies, and communicate under pressure. With hands-on mapping exercises, real-world case studies, and live objection-handling practice, attendees will leave with actionable frameworks to engage confidently, neutralize resistance, and drive results through stronger, trust-based relationships.

    Target Audience

    Business leaders, project managers, and client-facing professionals who engage multiple stakeholders. Cross-functional teams seeking to strengthen communication and alignment across departments or organizations.

    Key Benefits

    From Managing People to Influencing Partnerships: Participants will shift from reactive stakeholder management to proactive influence and collaboration built on understanding and alignment. Calm and Confident Under Pressure: Attendees will feel more composed when engaging demanding stakeholders, equipped with structured frameworks for communication and objection handling. Analyze, Adapt, Align: Professionals will analyze motivations, adapt messaging to context, and align stakeholders toward collective goals with trust and authority.

    Outline

    Understand What Drives Them – The 3R Framework of Stakeholder Motivation Explore the psychology behind stakeholder engagement through Role, Relevance, and Resistance. Learn to uncover hidden priorities, anticipate concerns, and build influence through empathy and preparation. Map to Manage – The Power of Smart Stakeholder Mapping Create and apply stakeholder maps to identify decision-makers, influencers, and potential blockers. Prioritize your communication strategy, forecast objections, and turn potential resistance into alignment opportunities. Communicate to Convince – Tailored Messaging & Objection Handling Adapt messages to fit diverse perspectives, using frameworks like P.R.E (Point, Reason, Example) and Reframes to handle objections calmly. Practice adaptive storytelling and data-driven communication that resonates with every audience.

    Conversations That Convert: How to Win the Trust of Sophisticated Clients

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “Conversations That Convert” is a high-impact program designed for professionals serving discerning, high-net-worth clients. In a world where information is abundant and trust is scarce, success depends on more than product knowledge—it requires presence, precision, and deep understanding. This session reveals how to map client decision ecosystems, anticipate resistance, and ask the right questions that uncover unspoken motivations. Participants will learn to project authority without arrogance, build instant credibility, and navigate complex, layered decisions with ease. Through immersive partner drills and objection-handling simulations, this training transforms selling into strategic advisory—helping professionals earn influence, loyalty, and premium outcomes.

    Target Audience

    Financial advisors, wealth managers, and senior sales professionals engaging high-net-worth or corporate clients. Leaders and consultants who want to refine their executive presence and influence complex decision-makers.

    Key Benefits

    From Pitching to Partnering: Participants will shift from transactional selling to consultative influence—focusing on alignment, trust, and long-term value creation. Confident and Composed: Professionals will feel more composed in high-stakes discussions, equipped to handle resistance and complex client dynamics with calm authority. Listen, Lead, Convert: Attendees will apply advanced listening, questioning, and positioning techniques to convert sophisticated prospects into committed, loyal clients.

    Outline

    Decode the Decision Network – Understanding Influence and Priorities Learn how to map the client’s decision ecosystem—identifying key influencers, motivators, and potential blockers. Gain the ability to engage all relevant stakeholders with tailored communication that moves deals forward strategically. Elevate the Conversation – From Questions to Insight Master advanced questioning frameworks that reveal risk tolerance, unspoken concerns, and true priorities. Learn how to balance curiosity with confidence, turning every dialogue into a moment of discovery and trust-building. Project Authority – Becoming the Trusted Advisor Develop subtle authority signals that communicate expertise and credibility without overselling. Learn to demonstrate executive presence, build a premium personal brand, and position yourself as a trusted advisor who commands respect and influence.

    Story Selling: How to Win Decisions, Trust, and Sales with Narratives

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “Story Selling” helps professionals shift from presenting information to inspiring conviction. In today’s competitive landscape, clients don’t buy products—they buy stories that resonate emotionally and logically. This immersive session reveals how storytelling can increase perceived value, build trust, and simplify complex ideas into powerful, relatable narratives. Through case studies, interactive story sprints, and proven persuasion frameworks, participants will learn how to weave data with emotion to create presentations that captivate. By mastering strategic storytelling, attendees will gain the ability to win decisions faster, build authority naturally, and turn ordinary conversations into high-impact, trust-driven engagements.

    Target Audience

    Sales professionals, consultants, and advisors aiming to enhance influence and client engagement. Leaders, trainers, and entrepreneurs seeking to communicate value and vision more powerfully.

    Key Benefits

    From Explaining to Inspiring: Participants will shift from product-centered selling to story-driven communication that engages both logic and emotion. Confident and Credible: Attendees will feel empowered to communicate with authenticity, using stories to connect meaningfully and inspire trust. Story, Structure, Sell: Professionals will use structured narratives, real examples, and emotional triggers to elevate persuasion and close more confidently.

    Outline

    Structure to Influence – The 3 Ingredients of a Winning Story Discover the essential elements of persuasive storytelling: clarity, emotional connection, and relevance. Learn how to structure stories that influence decisions, build credibility, and make your solution the obvious choice. Translate and Elevate – From Data to Emotion Reframe technical features, statistics, and policy details into meaningful narratives clients can relate to. See how a simple story can increase perceived value by over 6,000%, and learn to merge facts with emotion to drive lasting impact. The Jobs Buy-In Formula – Inspire Demand Before It’s Needed Unpack the storytelling techniques used by Steve Jobs to make people want a product before realizing they needed it. Learn how to apply this persuasive storytelling sequence to position your solutions as essential, exciting, and irreplaceable.

    Deep Client Mastery: Discover What Drives Decisions So You Can Win More Deals

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “Deep Client Mastery” is a strategic, psychology-driven session designed to help sales professionals uncover what truly drives client decisions. In today’s competitive landscape, success depends not on how well you present, but on how well you understand. This program teaches participants how to map stakeholder influence, ask high-impact questions, and identify unspoken client needs. By mastering the art of listening, adapting, and connecting insights to value, participants learn how to remove resistance and guide clients toward confident decisions. Through live partner drills and group reflection, this session transforms selling into a process of discovery, empathy, and long-term trust.

    Target Audience

    Sales professionals, consultants, and advisors aiming to strengthen client understanding and conversion strategies. Teams seeking to build long-term client relationships and increase referrals through consultative, insight-led selling.

    Key Benefits

    From Pitching to Partnering: Participants will view sales conversations as opportunities to co-create solutions rather than push products, focusing on partnership and discovery. Confidence Through Clarity: Sales professionals will feel more composed and capable, knowing they can read clients accurately, manage resistance, and drive meaningful progress. Research, Ask, Align: Attendees will proactively research clients, use strategic questioning, and align their solutions to each client’s decision drivers for stronger conversions and relationships.

    Outline

    Decode the Decision Chain – Mapping Stakeholders and Priorities Learn how to analyze the client’s decision ecosystem. Identify who truly influences outcomes and how to engage them effectively. Gain techniques for aligning your communication with the right people at the right time to move deals forward. Ask to Advance – Strategic Questions that Reveal Hidden Needs Master two high-impact questions that uncover true client priorities, budgets, and emotional drivers. Understand how to balance curiosity with value so clients feel heard, not interrogated—especially high-net-worth clients who value efficiency and trust. Turn Insight into Action – From Resistance to Referrals Spot hesitation early and address it before it stalls progress. Learn how to connect insights to solutions that emphasize value over features, and implement follow-up strategies that convert satisfied clients into long-term advocates.

    How to Influence (Almost) Anyone: The Science of Persuasion

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    “How to Influence (Almost) Anyone” reveals the psychology that drives persuasion and trust. In today’s competitive environment, success isn’t about selling harder—it’s about connecting deeper. This dynamic, high-energy session teaches participants how to read clients’ verbal and non-verbal cues, uncover their motivations, and adapt communication in real time. Using principles of psychology, empathy, and storytelling, attendees will learn how to handle objections, reduce resistance, and guide clients naturally toward decisions that feel right. Through live case studies and interactive role plays, participants will walk away with actionable tools to influence ethically, communicate confidently, and build relationships that last.

    Target Audience

    Sales professionals, advisors, and agents who want to enhance persuasion and relationship-building skills. Leaders and teams aiming to improve communication, empathy, and trust in high-stakes conversations.

    Key Benefits

    From Selling to Solving: Participants will see influence not as manipulation but as service—helping clients make decisions that truly meet their needs. Calm and Confident: Attendees will feel composed under pressure, equipped to handle objections and resistance with empathy and authority. Connect, Adapt, Influence: Professionals will actively apply persuasion tools that strengthen trust, adapt to client signals, and move conversations naturally toward a close.

    Outline

    Read the Room – Decode Client Psychology in Real Time Learn how to recognize subtle emotional cues, body language, and tone shifts that reveal what clients are truly thinking. Gain confidence in adapting your message and approach based on real-time feedback and underlying motivations. Build Trust Fast – From Stranger to Trusted Advisor Master the art of rapport through empathy, storytelling, and curiosity. Discover how to connect authentically in seconds, communicate with clarity, and transform transactional interactions into relationships built on credibility and care. Persuade with Purpose – Influence Without Pressure Understand the neuroscience of persuasion and how to guide clients toward action naturally. Learn how to pitch solutions that emphasize value, remove doubt, and inspire commitment—without sounding “salesy” or forced.

    Exponential Growth: The 7 Habits of Sales Excellence

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    In today’s crowded and fast-moving marketplace, success doesn’t come from working harder—it comes from working smarter. This high-impact session reveals the 7 daily habits behind sales excellence, drawn from observing top performers across industries. Whether you lead a team or are building your own book of business, these habits—rooted in branding, connection, and focus—will help you multiply impact instead of merely maintain performance. From building a brand that gets remembered to mastering storytelling and doubling down on what drives results, this session equips you with a framework for exponential growth that’s sustainable, practical, and immediately actionable.

    Target Audience

    Sales and Relationship Professionals, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs

    Key Benefits

    Trust starts with habits: Participants shift from chasing results to building routines that consistently earn trust and loyalty. Confidence in their process: With repeatable habits, individuals feel more in control and energized in their growth journey. Refine, repeat, and scale: Attendees will implement small, strategic actions daily to create compound impact over time.

    Outline

    Personal Brand Power – Elevate Visibility Through Daily Positioning Stand out with a personal brand that communicates value clearly. Learn habits to show up consistently and confidently online and offline, becoming the go-to expert in your space. Storytelling that Sells – Build Trust Through Authentic Connection Facts tell, stories sell. Learn how to craft and deliver powerful client-centered stories that build emotional connection, drive trust, and influence buying decisions. Focus to Multiply – Double Down on What Works Best Excellence isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing more of what works. Identify your highest ROI actions and build habits that amplify them consistently across your sales journey.

    Sell More. Recruit Smarter. Lead Faster.

    Sales, Marketing and Customer Experience

    Synopsis

    In today’s competitive and fast-paced environment, recruitment and sales are no longer about working harder—they’re about working smarter. This session delivers a clear game plan to end the year strong by energizing recruitment culture, supercharging sales momentum, and communicating with greater impact. Whether you're a business leader, a sales professional, or an aspiring team builder, you’ll discover the key behaviors, messaging tactics, and persuasion tools that separate top performers from the rest. Learn how to focus on what moves the needle—and leave with a blueprint to close stronger and lead faster in the months ahead.

    Target Audience

    Managers, directors, and senior agents responsible for recruitment and performance. Frontline professionals seeking to sharpen their persuasion skills, focus on high-return activities, and close more deals with confidence.

    Key Benefits

    High-value targets win: Attendees will shift from a scattergun approach to focusing on high-quality candidates and leads. Confidence replaces confusion: Participants will feel equipped, empowered, and emotionally energized to take bold action. Lead with impact: They will take immediate action to recruit better, sell strategically, and communicate more persuasively.

    Outline

    Target the Right Recruits – Align Messaging to Attract Talent Gain clarity on who you truly need and how to craft magnetic recruitment messages that attract values-aligned individuals. This section helps you stop wasting time and start building a recruitment culture rooted in clarity and purpose. Sell with Strategic Focus – Prioritize High-Impact Sales Moves Discover how to double down on opportunities that matter most. Participants will learn how to pair activity planning with brand visibility to create consistent results that drive revenue and build trust. Persuade with Confidence – Use Language That Closes Deals Unlock powerful communication patterns rooted in influence psychology. Learn how to speak your client’s language, overcome objections smoothly, and close sales without sounding pushy or scripted.

    About

    Akash Karia is a globally acclaimed expert in persuasive communication and influence. Ranked among the world’s top 10 communication gurus by Global Gurus (2025), Akash has spoken in over 15 countries and trained leaders at Meta, Amazon, and Pinterest. A bestselling author of seven books—translated into six languages with over 250,000 copies sold—he simplifies powerful persuasion techniques into practical tools. Akash’s real-world experience includes serving as Chief Commercial Officer at a tech firm in Africa, where he helped win two KPMG Fast Growth awards. His workshops have been trusted by industry leaders like the Government of Dubai, Sony Pictures, JP Morgan, and FedEx. Regularly featured in The New York Times, VICE, and Forbes, Akash brings global insight, business strategy, and compelling delivery to every stage and session.

    Unique Selling Point

    Persuasion Powerhouse Speaker – Akash transforms leaders into influential communicators through proven persuasion strategies, energizing audiences across four continents with engaging keynotes on communication, influence, and leadership.

    Global Bestseller Author – With seven bestselling books translated into six languages and over 250,000 copies sold, Akash’s writing continues to inspire professionals worldwide to elevate their communication skills.

    Real-World Executive Experience – As a former Chief Commercial Officer in Africa, Akash led business growth and strategy, helping the company earn two KPMG awards for rapid regional expansion.

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    Client Testimonials

    The most engaging and entertaining session I've probably ever attended.

    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​

    Akash has a way of engaging a room full of people and getting them to participate.

    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​

    Over my 20+ year career, I've​ attended dozens of communication sessions, and Akash's has been the best.

    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​

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