Keynote Speaker & MC

Inspiring Audiences, Energising Events, and Elevating Every Room

When Gerard takes the stage, audiences listen. Drawing on decades of experience in sales, leadership, and communication, Gerard delivers keynotes and hosts events that are insightful, energising, and memorable. His sessions combine humour, storytelling, and practical lessons that inspire audiences to think differently and take action.

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, sales kick-off, industry event, or celebration, Gerard brings warmth, professionalism, and polish, ensuring every event runs smoothly and every message lands with impact.

Gerard Barwell delivering a high-energy keynote presentation to a corporate audience

Keynote Presentations

Gerard’s keynote presentations are entertaining, engaging, and unforgettable. His blend of real-world insight, humour, and storytelling keeps audiences laughing, learning, and leaning in from start to finish. Every presentation is designed to involve the audience — with interaction, energy, and genuine connection that ensures people aren’t just listening, they’re participating.

Audiences consistently describe Gerard’s sessions as a highlight, the kind of talk people are still discussing long after the event is over. His ability to make complex ideas simple, relatable, and actionable leaves every attendee inspired and equipped to communicate with more confidence and clarity.

Signature Talks

Command the Room: Stagecraft Secrets Every Pro Speaker Should Know

Master essential stagecraft skills, engage audiences with confidence and authority. In this high-energy, practical session, Gerard reveals the essential stagecraft skills that top speakers use to engage audiences with confidence and authority. Whether you’re presenting a keynote, leading a workshop, or stepping onto a new stage, you’ll discover how small shifts in movement, presence, and delivery can dramatically elevate your impact.

Expect actionable tools, live demonstrations, and insights drawn from Gerard’s 95 speech contest wins and extensive experience coaching business leaders and professional speakers. You’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately to strengthen your message, boost your credibility, and create unforgettable audience experiences. 

Feedback with Empathy
Learn how empathy transforms feedback, performance conversations, and leadership impact. Gerard explores how to give and receive feedback that builds trust, engagement, and growth.

From Tech to Talk
A must-hear for technical professionals and leaders who need to communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence. Gerard breaks down how to simplify messages without losing meaning, turning data into dialogue.

Winning Presentations
Discover how to plan, structure, and deliver presentations that persuade, inspire, and win results. Perfect for sales teams, executives, and professionals who want to stand out every time they present. 

Clarity and Confidence
A high-energy session on the art of confident communication. Gerard reveals how to control nerves, engage authentically, and deliver messages that resonate long after you’ve left the stage.

Each talk is available as a keynote presentation, interactive workshop, or customised session designed around your event theme or audience. The duration of the presentation can be customised to your event.

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Emcee Services

 

An experienced master of ceremonies, Gerard knows how to keep an event flowing, audiences engaged, and energy high. His professional yet personable style brings a sense of connection and ease, whether he’s managing a corporate conference, hosting an awards night, or facilitating a leadership retreat.

  • Available for corporate events, conferences, awards nights, and celebrations

  • Experienced with audiences ranging from 5 to 5,000

  • Expert at maintaining timing, tone, and engagement throughout the event

Gerard combines preparation and professionalism with natural humour and warmth, ensuring every event runs seamlessly and leaves a lasting impression.

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Gerard Barwell acting as MC, welcoming attendees and facilitating a corporate event

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