Languages of Delivery

  • English

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree, Organizational Psychology (Birkbeck, University of London Birkbeck, University of London)
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods (University of Pennsylvania)
  • Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science (University of Pennsylvania)
  • Basic Statistics with R, DataCamp
  • Basic Statistics, University of Amsterdam
  • Data Storytelling, Fractal

Mr. Akash Karia

Akash Karia is a globally recognized authority on storytelling and persuasive communication, whose insights are utilized by Fortune 500 companies, governments, and leading universities such as Harvard.

His work in strategic storytelling for business has earned international recognition and awards:

  • Global speaker: Invited to speak to leaders across 15 countries and 4 continents, from fashion executives in Italy, government members in Dubai and sales teams in Switzerland.
  • Bestselling Author: Author of seven groundbreaking books on strategic storytelling and influence, translated into six languages, with over 250,000 copies sold.
  • Industry Authority: Named among the top 15 communication experts in the world (Global Gurus, 2024).
  • Trusted Voice: Akash’s insights have been featured in The New York Times, Amazon Alexa, VICE, AdWeek, Entrepreneur, and Forbes.

Using Akash’s Strategic Storytelling Framework, leaders learn to break through crowded markets, launch compelling innovations, and turn complex ideas into closed deals.

Akash’s expertise has been sought by leaders in luxury (Gucci), technology (AT&T), entertainment (Sony Pictures), finance (J.P. Morgan), healthcare (Bristol Myers Squibb), supply chain (Avery Dennison), confectionary (Mars-Wrigley), government (The Government of Dubai) and many more.

Organizations partner with Akash to:

  • Stand out in a crowded market
  • Craft go to market narratives for new innovations
  • Close bigger deals, faster
  • Make complex ideas simple

Strategic Storytelling by Akash Karia is available as a high-impact keynote or an interactive workshop. It’s perfect for leadership summits, sales kickoffs, annual conferences and team upskilling initiatives. 

Topics
  • The Story Advantage: Leading Innovation with Stories
  • Story Selling: Win Trust, Decisions & Sales
  • Story Presenting: Persuasive Messaging
  • Data Storytelling: Numbers into Narratives
  • Communicate with Clarity: Messaging that Makes Sense!
  • Your Vocal IQ: Mastering the Art of Leadership Communication
  • Powerful and Persuasive Presentations: Clear Communication with Clear Presentations
  • Beyond Resilience: The Subtle Art of Becoming Anti-Fragile
  • The Energy Equation: High-Performance without Burning Out
  • Mental Health to Mental Fitness: Vitality, Resilience & More
  • Feel Better, Work Smarter: Wisdom from an Executive Coach
Books Published
  • TED Talks Storytelling: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks
  • How to Deliver a Great TED Talk: Presentation Secrets of the World’s Best Speakers (How to Give a TED Talk Book 1)
  • How to Design TED Worthy Presentation Slides: Presentation Design Principles from the Best TED Talks (How to Give a TED Talk Book 2)
  • Public Speaking: Storytelling Techniques for Electrifying Presentations
  • Emotional Habits: The 7 Things Resilient People Do Differently (And How They Can Help You Succeed in Business and Life)
  • How to Open and Close a TED Talk: 11 Proven Techniques to Open and Close Any Speech or Presentation (with a Bonus Analysis of a Full TED Talk)
  • Persuasion Psychology: 26 Powerful Techniques to Persuade Anyone!
  • Small Talk Hacks: The People Skills & Communication Skills You Need to Talk to Anyone and be Instantly Likeable
  • Own the Room: Presentation Techniques to Keep Your Audience on the Edge of Their Seats
  • PUBLIC SPEAKING MASTERY – Speak Like a Winner: Public Speaking Techniques to Make You Twice the Speaker in Half the Time
  • The Art of Public Speaking Bundle
  • Magnetic Public Speaking: The Blueprint for Delivering Powerfully Persuasive Presentations!
  • CHARISMA: 34 Tricks to Unlock Your Charisma, Master the Art of Small Talk and Develop Personal Magnetism
  • Ready, Set…PROCRASTINATE! 23 Techniques to Stop Procrastinating, Get More Done & Achieve Your Biggest Goals
  • The Habit Project: 9 Steps to Build Habits that Stick (And Supercharge Your Productivity, Health, Wealth and Happiness)
  • UNLEASH YOUR PRESENTATION POWER: The 17 Presentation Secrets of Anthony Robbins
  • Small Habits + Keystone Habits = Big Results! 10 Power Habits That Take 5 Minutes Per Day & Guarantee Rapid Results
  • How Successful People Think Differently
  • PUBLIC SPEAKING Tips from the Pros: How to be a Powerful, Dynamic and Confident Public Speaker
  • How to Write a Non-Fiction Kindle eBook in 15 Days: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Non-Fiction eBook that Sells!
Testiomonials
  • “Attendees loved Akash’s keynote presentation. We received extremely positive feedback. His session was insightful, engaging, and truly useful! He really brought the energy to us and we thoroughly enjoyed the program.” – Hinna Ijaz, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • “Akash is one of the best speakers we’ve ever hired…Energetic, very interactive and exactly what we needed.” – Jamie Lim, Director at FWD Insurance
  • “Akash delivered true value to our global team…Relevant insights and tools we can implement immediately in the market!” – Mark Butterman, Director, Infront Sports
  • “We hired Akash for our Asia-Pacific, European, and North American conferences and he was a big hit! I would highly recommend his programs – our team could not get enough.” – Kevin Kelly, CEO at Stampede Global
  • “This was an awesome course! Filled with practical advice…and learnings and feedback that is immediately applicable… I loved the way you customized it to the needs and interests of the cohort.” – Jose, Senior Business Director at Medtronic
  • “As a neurodivergent individual, I find it hard to connect with speakers and often lose concentration, but Akash had me fully engaged!” – Anisha Johanl, Ernst & Young
  • “One of the best talks I’ve had the pleasure of attending! I can’t wait to put what I’ve learned into action. We asked so many questions at the end of his presentation, our one-hour time slot flew by so fast.” – Carolin Jia, CPA
  • “By far some of the best workshops I’ve ever attended! Akash just grabs the audience and keeps them mesmerized – you just want to lean in and listen. More importantly, he makes his audience feel like they can rise up and be more inspirational leaders themselves.” – Lisa Elkin Bristol Myers Squibb
  • “Akash delivered true value and insights to our executive team.” – Marco Bizzari ex-CEO & President of Gucci
  • “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 Waraksa BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB
  • “Provided real value! I still continue to get positive messages from the conference…People actually changed what they do.” – David Cipullo Infront Sports & Media AG
  • “The most engaging and entertaining session I’ve probably ever attended. Dynamic, relevant and directly useful for our business.” – Tim Harriss SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT
  • “Akash transformed my approach to communication! Each session with him has been really valuable with precise, actionable takeaways.” – Urbain Bruyere Ex-VP @ BP, Anglo American and GSK
  • “Motivating, inspiring and interactive. Akash is one of the best professional speakers and trainers on the planet today.” – Brian Tracy Author of Eat That Frog!

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