Akash Karia - Global Keynote Speaker
About Akash Karia - Global Keynote Speaker
Ranked one of the top 10 communication experts in the world, Akash Karia is one of the world's leading speakers on influence and behavior change. Organizations partner with Akash to: • Stand out in a crowded market • Craft go-to-market narratives for new innovations • Close bigger deals, faster • Communicate change and inspire innovation • Harness AI + Human Intelligence Key Credentials • Author of 12 bestselling books • Ranked Top 10 communication expert in the world (2025) • Clients including Gucci, Sony Pictures, EY, J.P. Morgan, AIA, and The Government of Dubai • Developed a framework that’s being used at Harvard Business School • Featured in New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company & Entrepreneur • Spoken in 27 countries, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Dubai, and more. Topics: • Persuasive Communication • Storytelling & Influence • Sales Pitching • AI + Human Intelligence
Area of Expertise
Key Industries
Company Details
- Location Hong Kong
- Established 2016
- Contact Person Akash Karia
- Visit Website open_in_new
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Training Programs
The Influence Accelerator: Lead, Pitch & Persuade Anyone
This is perfect for leaders who want to: Get buy-in for their ideas, without forcing harder. Lead across the organisation, and inspire innovation & creativity Communicate with greater clarity, and persuasion. Previous client: Baker Tilly. Training led to a 54% reported increase in communication skills.
Pitch Mastery: How to Close Bigger Deals, Faster
If you want your team closing bigger deals in less time, then this program gets them there. Previously trusted by: ByteDance (TikTok) flew Akash to 8 countries to train their sales teams. The program earned an average of 4.8 stars and a measurable 20–40% lift in key skills.
Bold Conversations: Enabling AI + Human Collaboration
AI is reshaping how your teams work. But the technology only pays off when people can have the bold, honest conversations that change demands. This program equips your team to speak up, challenge ideas, and collaborate with AI and each other, so your people and your tools get better together.
Trainer Details
Akash Karia
The author of 12 books, Akash has been invited to work with leaders in 27 countries, across four continents. Repeat clients include the executive team at Gucci, managers at Sony Pictures, partners at Erst &...
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What Our Partners Say
"The most engaging and entertaining session I've probably ever attended. This one gave me by far the best tools and energy to take back to my day-to-day. Dynamic, relevant and directly useful for our business."
Tim Harriss
Sony Pictures Entertainment
"Akash delivered true value and insights to our executive team. Highly recommended."
Marco Bizzarri
President & Global CEO, Gucci
"We hired Akash for our Asia-Pacific, European, and North American sales meetings and he was a big hit! His session was exactly what we needed. Our team could not get enough!"
Kevin Kelly
President, Stampede Global
"Akash is one of the best speakers we've ever hired. Energetic, very interactive and exactly what we needed."
Jaime Lim
Director, FWD Insurance
"By far the best sessions I've ever attended. Akash inspires you to rise up and be a more inspirational leader yourself."
Lisa Elkin
Bristol Myers Squibb
Location
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- location_on Hong Kong
- location_on Singapore
- location_on Malaysia
Frequently Asked Questions
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