“RIAZ MEGHJI WAS ONE OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT THE ASAE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER.

Associations are in the people and relationship businesses. Riaz’s thought provoking insights on human connectivity, engagement, and the importance of being a trusted source, reinforced the value of associations and why the industry is critical now more than ever before. The collective impact of bringing people together to accomplish great things can have widespread global influence.”

– MICHELLE MASON

President & CEO, American Society for Association Executives

“RIAZ WAS A SUPERB CHOICE AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR OUR HOTEL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!

His message about authentic connection was timely and meaningful, and our attendees raved about his session. The hospitality business, and really every business, is about people! Riaz’s tips for transcending small talk to get to extraordinary relationships were inspiring and practical for our attendees, both at work and in their personal lives. Riaz customized the message for our audience, even using specific hotel examples to make his points. He was invested in the mindset of the attendees, and he took time before and during the conference to connect with the producers and attendees alike. Highly recommend!”

– JENNIFER CONNELL

VP and Global Brand Leader, Premium Distinctive and Collections Brands, Marriott International

“YOUR SESSION WAS FANTASTIC.

At the end of the conference, we each go through and share our high and low of the entire experience. Your session was repeatedly shared as the most impactful moment of our 3 days together. One of our executives specifically said “I have never experienced a more prepared and moving speaker.” And I personally was brought to tears through your beautiful and vulnerable storytelling. THANK YOU again. So grateful for all of the insights we are still reflecting on.”

– NORMA MORALES PEREZ

Senior Vice President of Brand + Culture, EDENS

“PRACTICAL. MEANINGFUL. MOVING.

Riaz’s thought-provoking keynote at our Power of Connection conference was one of our highest rated sessions. He brought to life the realities of loneliness and the power we each have to create authentic human connection, especially in the exhausting and distracted world we live in. His vulnerability motivated our leaders to explore how we can cultivate collaborative relationships and build a more connected culture. I really appreciated Riaz’s care in crafting the session based around the needs of our people and his skill in embedding insights about our specific team / business. He made our team feel heard and seen and it was exactly what our people needed as we close out a busy year and look forward to forging deeper connections in the new year.”

– CARISSA SCHMITZ

VP, People Strategy and Consulting, Thomson Reuters

“RIAZ REMINDS US ALL THAT EMPATHY IS A CORE BUSINESS SKILL AND THAT EVERY CONVERSATION WE HAVE WITH PEERS, TEAM MEMBERS AND CUSTOMERS CAN CHANGE OUTCOMES AND POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR RELATIONSHIPS AND BUSINESS.

Not only did Riaz inspire our participants with ideas, he empowered them to change their approach to interactions with others. He is easy to work with, well-prepared and customized his content to meet the challenges of our unique participants and their challenges in the current marketplace.”

– JESSIE STATES

VP, Meeting Professionals International

“RIAZ'S PRESENTATION AT OUR NATIONAL CONFERENCE WAS NOT ONLY POWERFUL AND ENGAGING BUT ALSO DEEPLY EMOTIONAL.

Riaz spoke from the heart, effortlessly connecting with every individual in the room, leaving an unforgettable impact on all of us. What set Riaz's presentation apart was his dedication to making it personal to our company. He had evidently conducted thorough research beforehand, incorporating specific details about the challenges our industry faces. This personalized touch not only showcased his commitment but also highlighted his exceptional ability to relate his message to our unique journey.

Riaz Meghji's insights and genuine care for fostering human connections have left an indelible mark on our network. We cannot thank him enough for the emotional, powerful, and truly engaging experience that he brought to our conference.”

– TODD SHYIAK

CENTURY 21 Canada’s Executive Vice President

“RIAZ PROVIDED DEDICATED AND CUSTOMIZED COACHING TO OUR HOSTS FROM BEGINNING RIGHT THROUGH TO THE VERY END.

He played to each of their strengths and provided these leaders with a simple framework to be able to fulfill their role of hosts in a way that was authentic to them. The result was tremendous. All our hosts were able to effectively tell their stories and connect to the audience in a way that was impactful. They delivered as host seamlessly – with a real confidence while showcasing a level of vulnerability that truly resonated with the audience. Thank you again Riaz for partnering with us.”

– DAWN GORDON

Senior Director, Internal Communications, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

“RIAZ MEGHJI’S TALK, EVERY CONVERSATION COUNTS, WAS PERHAPS THE MOST INSPIRING AND IMPACTFUL SESSION AT OUR RECENT VIRTUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE —

practical, meaningful, and motivating. Riaz has packaged a powerful message for leaders to put to work in everyday conversations. Thank you Riaz!”

– WALTER PELA

Regional Managing Partner, KPMG

“RIAZ KICKED OFF 3 DAYS OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS IN THE MOST PERFECT WAY.

From his presentation to his continuous engagement with our Brooks Team, Riaz is a force for positivity in this world, and there is no doubt in my mind that he has made a lasting impact on all of us that got the opportunity to hear him speak.”

– JESS LYONS

Senior Project Manager, Brooks Running

“MANY OF US ARE STILL ON A HIGH - YOUR PRESENTATION WAS TRULY REFRESHING, INSPIRING, AND MOTIVATING!

It was above and beyond what we had hoped for. Thank you for being such an authentic and engaging speaker and storyteller, and providing important guidance on human connection that we, as an organization, can all reflect on. You have helped set a positive and hopeful tone as we say goodbye to a difficult but successful two years and welcome the first year of our new, four-year strategic plan.”

– LINTON CARTER

Chief Development Officer, UNICEF Canada

“HAVING HEARD RIAZ SPEAK TWICE NOW, I TOOK MANY INSIGHTS AWAY TO APPLY TO BOTH MY PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL LIVES.

If you have not had the honour of hearing Riaz speak or read his book, please do it. The topic of connecting with impact and purpose and the power of reflecting on your most important conversation you have ever had, as well as the ones you have not yet had is life changing.”

– JOHN HUTHERSALL

National Business Development, Kal Tire

“RIAZ WAS PHENOMENAL. HE WAS ONE OF THOSE KEYNOTES OUR COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT FOR YEARS TO COME.

He clearly did his research and worked hard to prepare by having multiple conversations with us and our members; that really showed. Plus his comments were applicable to their world, both business and personal, and left everyone energized. He had a line of folks wanting to talk with him after the general session and the same was true at the reception that followed. He’s the only keynote we’ve ever had who attended the Newcomer’s Orientation prior to the opening general session and stayed for the entire reception that followed. He must have been exhausted but he didn’t show it.”

– ELIZABETH SIMPSON

President, Association of Briefing Program Managers

“YOU ARE TRULY ONE IN A TRILLION AND I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO MEET YOU AND PARTNER WITH YOU ON THIS SESSION.

In my 15 years at GSK, never has there been a speaker that has had such a profound impact on not only me, but everyone in the company. I was getting pings on teams during the chat and I am sure you could see the comments coming in: “MORE RIAZ”! Thank you for all of your time, engagement, preparation, listening, collaboration & connection leading up to our event.”

– TRICIA SOAL

Senior Brand Manager, GlaxoSmithKline

“THE CONFERENCE WAS AMAZING AND RIAZ WAS SUCH A HIT (WHICH I KNEW HE WOULD BE)!

But working with him this time around was just such a special experience. He brought so many great ideas and creative elements into his emcee duties as well as his keynote talk and we worked with our incredible AV team to make it all happen. My colleague Kara who manages the main stage ballroom onsite at our conferences said that Riaz was the best and easiest conference emcee that she has ever worked with in her 10+ years with the organization.”

– JESSICA NG

Conference and Events Manager, CPHR BC & Yukon

“RIAZ TOOK THE TIME TO UNDERSTAND OUR AUDIENCE AND THE CULTURE OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND TAILORED A PRESENTATION THAT WAS OUTSTANDING.

His message is crisp, and he took us through a roller-coaster of emotions—from laughter to tears, it was without question a memorable experience.”

– COO

DLC Group of Companies

“RIAZ MEGHJI TRULY EMBODIES THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A PERFECT CONVERSATION.

As a speaker he is articulate and eloquent. As a personality, electric and gravitating. He is the most positively received host we have ever hired.”

– JORDAN KALLMAN

Past President, TEDxVancouver

"RIAZ’S MESSAGE ON HUMAN CONNECTION IS WHAT LEADERS NEED MOST RIGHT NOW.

He delivered strong value for our group of CEOs to deepen relationships and promote effective collaboration within their teams. They authentic and thoughtful engagement from our executives was evidence of Riaz’s ability to build trust in any context. Would highly recommend him for keynotes and coaching leaders to present, communicate and connect.”

– NANCY MACKAY

PhD, Founder & Board Member, MacKay CEO Forums

“RIAZ’S SESSION WAS THE #1 HIGHEST RATED TALK OF LOOPICON.

In total, 427 people tuned in for his presentation and collectively, gave him a rating of 4.94 out of 5. Incredible. He is a world-class storyteller with a unique and genuine style. I was glued to every word. No matter what your job is, I guarantee there is something you can take away from his lessons and insights. Thank you for delivering one of the most powerful keynotes I have ever seen!”

– ZAC HEMRAJ

Co-Founder and CEO, Loopio Inc.

“RIAZ’S PRESENTATION WAS FANTASTIC.

He shared effective habits that motivated us to achieve the goals of being intentional about human connection at work and building meaningful relationships. Riaz took the time to adapt his presentation to our organizational context, interviewing firm leaders before the presentation and incorporating their perspectives in his talk. The audience was inspired, engaged and moved by his passionate delivery. Highly recommend.”

– KEYA DESGUPTA

Head of Learning and Development, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

“RIAZ HAS A WONDERFUL WAY OF WEAVING A COMBINATION OF NARRATIVES, INFORMATION, AND PERSONAL STORIES INTO AN ENGAGING, HUMOROUS, AND ENLIGHTENING MESSAGE.

I heard from many delegates that Riaz’s opening presentation set the tone for our conference.”

– CEO, Tourism Industry Association of BC