BIOGRAPHY
Robin is one of Europe’s leading communication coaches, working globally with senior leaders, politicians, professionals, corporate teams, and sports and media personalities. .
He is the author of the best-selling book, Speak So Your Audience Will Listen: 7 Steps to Confident and Authentic Public Speaking (2013). He is also a respected media commentator and a leading body language expert for The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph and The Times.
Robin originally trained as an actor and is a well-known face to audiences on television and the London stage.
His podcast, The Art of Communication, has over 1 million downloads.
For more information about Robin’s speaking topics, availability and fees, contact leo@vbqspeakers.com.
ROBIN KERMODE: SPEAKER
Robin is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, coach and conference moderator.
At the 2026 Speakers Awards he won Best Event Host and Speaker of the Year.
At the heart of all his speaking is one powerful idea: great communication needs The Clarity of Intention. Add humour and humanity into the mix, and you create a genuine connection, which people remember long after the event.
WHY BOOK ROBIN AS A SPEAKER?
The themes of Robin’s keynotes are universal, and essential for anyone in business who needs to pitch, present or persuade.
He blends his unique insight with laugh-out-loud humour to leave everyone thinking, ‘That was the best session of the day.’
His keynotes are packed with practical tools that audiences can use immediately.
He doesn’t just talk about clear, authentic communication – he demonstrates it, with no slides, no jargon, just deep connection and engagement.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Robin’s speaking topics include:
- The Clarity Of Intention
- Speak So Your Audience Will Listen
- The Art Of Storytelling
- Sell Without Selling
- Don’t You Just Love Networking?!
TESTIMONIALS
“Robin’s keynotes are full of unique insights and packed with practical tools that audiences can action immediately. Audiences laugh, learn, and leave inspired. And organisers know they’re in safe hands.” — REMAX EUROPE
“Robin’s insight is extraordinary. He is clearly Europe’s leading communication coach.” — JoAnne Good, BBC RADIO
“Robin is outstanding. He instantly connects with his audience.” — David Bizley, Branch Chief, NATO Communications
“Robin is simple, clear and remarkably effective.” — Dr Anthony Seldon
“Robin is one of the best speakers I have ever heard.” — Tracey Morgan, Senior HR Manager, Bank of America