Richard Etienne
Introversion, leadership, and communication for senior management and businesses
*Fees are a guide only. Exact cost will be dependent on requirements and are subject to change.
About Richard Etienne
Richard Etienne is an acclaimed communications leader, author and advocate for personality diversity in the workplace. A former official videographer for UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Britain’s late Queen, Richard brings a wealth of experience at the highest levels of government and business.
He is the founder of The Introvert Space, a consultancy dedicated to empowering introverts and helping organisations build inclusive environments where every personality type can thrive. Through workshops, training and strategic guidance, Richard equips teams and leaders with the tools to embrace diversity of thought and create cultures of belonging.
Richard has held senior roles including Global Director of Internal Communications at Elsevier, where he led efforts to align thousands of employees worldwide with the company’s mission and values. Alongside this, he has delivered masterclasses for introverted professionals in partnership with The Guardian and now with The Standard, continuing his mission to reshape workplace culture.
He is also the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts and the creator of TIMI, a practical management toolkit supporting introverts in leadership, visibility and career growth.
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Client Feedback
"He recently delivered an exceptional webinar to over 2,200 alumni... Richard's presentation was meticulously planned, executed, and engaging... We confidently recommend Richard Etienne as a speaker... He is sure to deliver content that is insightful and profoundly resonates with attendees."
Wrap City, LLC
"Richard Etienne is a real find. In a field where in-house practitioners mainly look inward, Richard looks outward - picking up ideas, starting conversations, and taking initiative... This willingness to absorb and engage sets him apart - and he brings an air of leadership... A winner."
Changing The Terms
"I’ve participated in four different events where Richard presented on empowering people who identify as introverts to thrive... His useful insights and techniques shared... have always elicited positive responses and feedback from the audience... Richard is a pleasure to work with."
Bank of England
"As an introvert, it was really important for me to spend time with someone who could understand... Richard is that person... Through his guidance and practical insight, I’ve been able to reframe what I once viewed as weaknesses into strengths... I feel more confident to show up as my authentic self."
Compare the Market
"His presentation was not only inspiring but also deeply authentic — combining powerful storytelling, emotional intelligence, and practical insights on communication and leadership... The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive — they were genuinely inspired... I wholeheartedly recommend Richard as a speaker."
Alpaca Expo Group
"He was fantastic to work with... generously shared insights that will be helpful for the audience... Richard listened carefully... brought a natural warmth to the conversation... I would have no hesitation in recommending Richard as a... speaker – he is helpful to a T."
Angela Wilson Communications
"Richard is a very engaging speaker, recounting interesting and humorous anecdotes to illustrate the points he makes... providing useful insights and running an interactive exercise to which the audience responded well... He was unfailingly responsive and enthusiastic... I can recommend him wholeheartedly."
INSEAD Alumni Association
"It was an honour to host Richard at the University of Oxford for a full day of workshops and seminars. His personal branding and confidence-building advice resonated deeply with our introverted staff and students. Richard’s approachability and authenticity made him a true ally for diversity and inclusion. We hope to welcome him back soon."
University of Oxford
"What immediately stood out... was his willingness to explore personality diversity... Richard combines lived experience, practical insight and engaging facilitation in a way that makes people feel seen, understood and empowered... He challenges traditional assumptions about communication, confidence and leadership... I would highly recommend Richard."
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