Russell Beck

Meet Russell Beck, keynote speaker, author, and consultant who can help you and your business become future-ready.

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.

Russell has steadily advanced through a variety of roles throughout his career, gaining valuable insights from each experience. He has successfully led engineering projects across more than 25 countries, including overseeing a $500 million budget. He grew a business tenfold within three years, leading teams responsible for over 1% of all UK recruitment.

As Managing Director, Russell spearheaded a cultural transformation that boosted the company’s revenue by 50%, reaching a turnover of £120 million. In his consulting capacity, he has partnered with major corporations to design and implement effective 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.

His book The World of Work to 2030 was recommended by the Financial Times as ‘a business book to read’ and endorsed by the Institute of Leadership. Russell has appeared on many podcasts, sharing his insights on recruitment, leadership and the future of work.

Contact Great British Speakers today to book HR, employment and career speaker Russell Beck for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289.

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Business & FinanceCreativity, Change & InnovationEmployment & RecruitmentEquality, Diversity & InclusionGen ZKeynotePersonal DevelopmentSpeakerVirtual Speakers

More About Russell Beck

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.

Learn more about ‘The World of Work to 2030’ HERE

Russell Beck | Impactful Keynotes

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.

What Russell Will Deliver in this Keynote:

- A practical understanding of today’s global megatrends, including their potential threats and opportunities.
- Actionable measures for futureproofing your business, focusing on business strategy, people strategy, future skills, sustainability, and career development.
- Insights on adapting business strategies, enhancing people strategies to attract and retain talent, identifying future skill needs, and fostering innovation and creativity.
- Practical steps to secure your career amidst these evolving challenges.

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.

What Russell Will Deliver in this Keynote:

- An understanding of the current employment market and its future trends.
- An introduction to the 6C model© for future-ready talent strategies.
- Practical tips for implementing sustainable attraction and retention strategies.

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.

What Russell Will Deliver in this Keynote:

- Insights into why humans crave meaningful work and its benefits for businesses.
- Challenges in creating meaningful work and strategies to overcome them.
- A business case for the advantages of meaningful work.
- Steps to help employees find purpose and integrate meaning into their roles.

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.

What Russell Will Deliver in this Keynote:

- An explanation of how belonging enhances diversity and inclusion benefits.
- The neuroscience behind human connections.
- A business case for the importance of belonging.
- An actionable plan to embed belonging throughout the employee lifecycle.

Russell Beck | Podcasts and Media

Covering a range of topics, including leadership, recruitment and the future of work, Russell has appeared on a number of podcasts sharing his insights, including on Recruiting Future with Matt Adler, Newstalk, Ireland’s number one business radio show and on The Brand Called You podcast.

He has also been interviewed by the Financial Times and Bloomsbury Press.

Why Book Russell Beck?

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.

Call Great British Speakers on +44 1753 439 289 or email us to hire Business Management & Employment speaker Russell Beck for your next corporate event.

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Testimonials

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