Ricardo Cabete

Ricardo Cabete is an emotional intelligence expert, interactive keynote speaker and executive coach who works with global organizations like Novartis, PwC and HSBC, to increase employee engagement.

In a world of technology and artificial intelligence, Ricardo helps corporate leaders communicate with their teams in a way that spark emotional connection. The main outcome is higher employee engagement that boosts business results like staff retention, productivity and profitability.

He speaks at global corporate events and international conferences for several industries, including HR, Pharma, Insurance and Banking. Ricardo loves to create Keynotes and Masterclasses that are impactful for the audience and at the same time create high ROI results for his clients.

His signature keynotes, The Master of Emotions and The Engagement Sherlock Holmes, drive the audience into an interactive, insightful and powerful experience.

In 2017 he was awarded as the European Champion of Public Speaking by Toastmasters International, placing in the top 30 speakers in the world in a contest with more than 30.000 participants.

Ricardo speaks with emotion and always has a surprise impact element in his talks that make them memorable.

Get ready to feel engaged!

TESTIMONIALS

“Ricardo was the keynote speaker at our first face-to-face conference in over three years. His presentation was engaging, fun, thought-provoking and extremely memorable. Feedback from delegates was very positive and I totally recommend Ricardo.”

Daniel Shah | EMEA Executive Director | Nexia International

“Ricardo is one of those rare speakers that combines great content with great performance. If you are looking for original, passionate, impactful content on using emotional intelligence to increase employee engagement, Ricardo is the man.”

Maria Franzoni | Former Agent and Speaker Bureau Owner | MFL Global

“Ricardo is a very empathetic and engaging speaker! I was surprised by the depth and realness in his talk! He gave me practical tools to manage emotions in both personal and professional environments. It was a very motivating and enriching experience!”

Joana Côrte Real | Medical Affairs Director | Novartis“Our people loved it! Relevant and practical insights”

Gustavo Barreto | Chief Commercial Officer | Ageas
“Objectives clearly achieved! No one will forget to behave like the Buffalos, do Power

Poses or apply other interesting advice shared by Ricardo. Excellent!”Nuno Simões | Human Capital Director | PwC

“Ricardo Cabete is a speaker with a high level of technical knowledge and emotional intelligence, he manages to motivate and inspire a whole audience!”

Pedro Ramos | HR Director | TAP Air Portugal

“Mr. Ricardo exceeded my expectations in OSHRM 5th conference in Muscat/Oman. His presentation style was interactive and engaging. He inspired all the 700 attendees at the conference. Many were tweeting parts of his presentation and recording videos. Ricardo is the best motivational speaker I’ve ever seen.”

Huriya Al Toubi | Office Manager | HSBC

“Ricardo is truly inspiring thanks to his communication skills, mastery of the topics and his passion for sharing. “
Linda Pereira | HR Manager | Groupe SEB

“Ricardo ́s Masterclass on Emotionally Intelligent Leadership was very dynamic. I highlight his excellent communication skills and the way he studied our company,creating a strong impact that was appreciated by all participants.”

Renato Matos | Human Resources and Development | Securitas Direct

“It was a pleasure for us to host Mr. Ricardo as the Keynote Speaker for our 20thanniversary event in Bahrain. Ricardo was easy to work with, friendly and personable, We heartily recommend Ricardo to speak to any group who want to enhance theiremotional intelligence.”

Murtadha Alnajjar | Senior Manager Business Development | Origin Training Center

“Ricardo is seriously one of the best speakers I have heard in a long time. Why?Because he is refreshingly different and his content, style and messages, memorable. If you want your staff to fly for you and reignite their appetite for work thus elevatingtheir performance, definitely get in touch with Ricardo.”

Mary Tilson-Wharton | Head of Speaker Coaching | Speaking Business Academy

“The moment we got Ricardo as one of our Speakers for Qatar HR Conference, weknew that his presentation would surely be one of the highlights of the Conference! Loved the energy, very engaging, a natural speaker, super interesting content and oneof those speakers that you love listening to.”

Nikki Prado | Event Professional | NeXTfairs L.L.C.

SPEECH TOPICS AND OUTCOMES

• K E Y N O T E THE MASTER OF EMOTIONS
  How Top Leaders Manage Emotions to Boost Results – Click Here for More Details
• K E Y N O T E THE ENGAGEMENT SHERLOCK HOLMESThe Hidden Drivers of Employee Engagement – Click Here for More Details
• M A S T E R C L A S S EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATIONCommunication Secrets that Create Empathy and High Performance – Click Here for More Details
• M A S T E R C L A S S ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIPLeadership Best Practices for Team Engagement – Click Here for More Details
• M A S T E R C L A S S RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY
  How to Adapt and Be Resilient During Stressful Times – Click Here for More Details
• CO N SU L TA NC Y A ND E XE C U TIV E C O A CH IN G

• KEY NO TE THE MASTER OF EMOTIONS

How Top Leaders Manage Emotions to Boost Results
Topics: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Communication, High Performance.

Perfect for: Corporate Events, International Conferences, Opening and Closing Keynotes.

Description:

The World Economic Forum considers Emotional Intelligence skills, like resilience, stress tolerance or flexibility, crucial for people and business success. EQ Skills are the competitive advantage that make organizations and individuals stand out and reach high performance. In this Keynote you will discover why Leaders need to be Masters ofEmotions. This Keynote will be tailored to your organization’s needs and delivered withentertaining energy and practical content your audience can apply immediately.

Your audience will be able to:

• Manage Emotions at Work to Boost Productivity
• Apply Emotional Intelligence Strategies to Engage Teams
• Use Science-Backed Techniques to Reach High Performance

• KEY NO TE THE ENGAGEMENT SHERLOCK HOLMES

The Hidden Drivers of Employee Engagement
Topics: Employee Engagement, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, High Performance.

Perfect for: Corporate Events, International Conferences, Opening and Closing Keynotes.

Description:

64% of employees are not engaged. Our challenge in this Keynote is to solve the Crime of Disengagement. What can you do to really engage your team for success? During this investigation we will look at the crime scene and search for clues that will reveal the tools you need to motivate and engage every single person in your team. This Keynotewill be tailored to your organization’s needs and delivered with entertaining energy andpractical content your audience can apply immediately.

Your audience will be able to:

• Apply Employee Engagement Tips for Higher Productivity
• Understand the Link Between Engagement and Performance
• Discover the Hidden Secrets of Team Motivation and Engagement

• MA STERC LA S S EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATIONCommunication Secrets that Create Empathy and High PerformanceTopics: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Communication.Perfect for: Corporate Training, Masterclasses, Seminars, Conference Workshops.Description:Better business means better communication. Leadership is all about creating emotions that lead to success. How do you create the right emotions in your teams? With Emotionally Intelligent Communication. Participants will experience, in a practical way, the power of motivation, influence, negotiation, feedback, body language and assertive communication. This Masterclass will be tailored to your organization’s needs anddelivered with entertaining energy and practical content your audience can apply immediately.Your audience will be able to:

• Motivate their Teams using Emotions
• Negotiate and Influence with Emotional Intelligence
• Give Feedback that Boosts High Performance

• MA STERC LA S S ENGAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

Leadership Best Practices for Team Engagement
Topics: Employee Engagement, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence.

Perfect for: Corporate Training, Masterclasses, Seminars, Leadership Training.Description:

Motivating and engaging your team is hard because human behavior and thought process is very complex. How can you possibly know what really makes every single person in your team feel engaged? In this Program you will learn and apply practical techniques that will make you a better leader and an engagement master. ThisMasterclass will be tailored to your organization’s needs and delivered with entertainingenergy and practical content your audience can apply immediately.

Your audience will be able to:

• Create the Right Conditions to Motivate Their Teams
• Apply Specific Practical Tips to Boost Employee Engagement
• Use Emotional Intelligence to Spark Connection

• MA STERC LA S S RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITYHow to Adapt and Be Resilient During Stressful TimesTopics: Resilience, Adaptability, Stress Management.Perfect for: Corporate Training, Masterclasses, Seminars, Conference Workshops.

Description:

Hard times at work can have different faces. Being resilient and having the ability to adapt to new realities are not personality traits. They are skills you can learn and apply every day. During this Masterclass you will practice proven ways to reach high performance keeping low stress levels by using the power of Emotional Intelligence atwork. This Masterclass will be tailored to your organization’s needs and delivered withentertaining energy and practical content your audience can apply immediately.

Your audience will be able to:

• Reach High Performance while Keeping Low Stress Levels
• Adapt to Change using Emotional Intelligence Skills
• Be more Resilient and Keep Focus on Personal and Company Goals