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Richard McCann
Richard McCann is a globally recognised motivational speaker and bestselling author whose extraordinary life story inspires resilience and transformation. From childhood trauma to bestselling success, Richard shares powerful insights on overcoming adversity, embracing change, and developing a winning “iCan” mindset. His impactful talks have inspired thousands across the globe.
About Richard McCann
Richard McCann is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, bestselling author, and founder of the ICan Academy. With a deeply personal story of tragedy, trauma, and transformation, Richard captivates audiences with his raw honesty and life-affirming message of resilience, responsibility, and possibility.
At the age of five, Richard’s life changed forever when his mother became the first victim of the Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe. Born into poverty and placed on the “At-risk” register before he could walk, he went on to experience an unstable childhood marked by foster care, violence, and eventual time in prison. Yet, against all odds, Richard turned his life around.
Fuelled by an unshakeable belief in the power of mindset, Richard developed what he calls the “iCan” philosophy, an approach that empowers individuals to overcome adversity and unlock their full potential. His talks, rich in personal storytelling and practical insight, are not just movin, they are transformational.
Over the past 18 years, Richard has delivered more than 3,000 keynotes and workshops around the world for organisations of all sizes. His presentations focus on themes such as embracing change, overcoming adversity, building resilience, and leading with authenticity. His bestselling memoir Just a Boy sold nearly half a million copies, became a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, and has been translated into more than 10 languages.
Richard McCann’s sessions leave audiences energised and equipped with a renewed sense of purpose. His message is clear: no matter where you start, you can rise, grow, and succeed, with the right mindset.
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The iCan Keynote – For Organisations Navigating Change
Ideal for leadership events, company away days and conferences focused on mindset, performance and purpose.
Richard’s iCan keynote is a wake-up call for teams, helping them shift from avoidance to accountability, from stuck to empowered. With clients including Vodafone, PwC, Barclays and the NHS, this keynote helps professionals at every level refocus, re-energise and recommit to what really matters.
Keynotes for Educators – For Those Shaping Young Lives
Richard’s education keynote is a heartfelt and unforgettable message for teachers, school leaders and education professionals.
He shares how a handful of educators changed the trajectory of his life by seeing him, believing in him and showing him what was possible, even when he didn’t believe it himself.
Grounded in lived experience and backed by insight into ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), this keynote reminds staff of the incredible power of human connection in the classroom.
He has delivered over a thousand talks in schools, colleges and at MAT leadership events, inspiring educators to reconnect with their purpose, especially when the pressure is high.
Audience Takeaways:
- A renewed sense of purpose, even in high-pressure environments
- Insight into resilience, reframing and how belief drives performance
- The lasting impact of leadership, whether in a boardroom or a classroom
- Practical, memorable tools that stay with audiences long after the applause
