Reviews and testimonials

What clients say, by what they needed.

Every review here is word for word from the client. Choose what you are working on to see the ones that fit.

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  Terry K.Chief Strategy Officer, BDACS

  Richard over delivered with the quality of the talk, and slides. Learning the power of the pause was great. The keynote went well, and I look to work with him on future projects.

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  Agathe BrenaHR Director, Carthaginian

  I am not usually one to write testimonials but I was blown away by Richard. Also the way he coached me with some tips and techniques that nobody had told me in my 15 year career! Fantastic!

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  Tom ShortFounder and entrepreneur, Comedy Train

  Working with Richard on public speaking has been an absolute game-changer. As a speaker and coach, he has a rare ability to blend confidence, clarity, and humour effortlessly. Richard brings out the best in every performer.

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  Tom ChweChief Medical Officer, Curo Research

  My time with Life is a Speech was an absolute joy! Richard delivered quickly and EXCEEDED my expectations. His deep understanding and proactive communication made the speaking event smooth and enjoyable.

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  Sean GormleyGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  He quickly understood what I was trying to achieve and helped turn my ideas into something that felt natural, personal and genuinely sounded like me.

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  Pippa DavisGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Thankfully Richard's style teaches you to be less alpha with your communication, and to be more effective.

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  BernhardGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard helped me find the real story, shape the delivery, and his video helped with stage presence instead of nerves.

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  Adam WhittakerGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard really helped me to reassess the delivery of my workshops and gave me some great ideas for the future direction of my work. I can highly recommend his workshops as no matter how experienced you may be at speaking in front of people there will be something you will take away.

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  Cecilia NastGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  I’ve been working with Richard for a few months now on the strategy and story behind my business. What’s stood out is how he doesn’t just help you figure out the big picture, he helps you actually shape it into something you can say out loud with confidence, then works with you week by week to deliver it. Every session builds on the last. I always leave with not just ideas, but actually something concrete as his approach is not just to listen and guide, but gives you tools, techniques and experience of what would work. If you’re building something and need help turning it into a story people actually connect with, I’d recommend him.

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  Kay JohnsonGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  I attended Richard’s workshop and found it genuinely valuable. He shared practical tools and techniques that were easy to understand and apply, and he created a comfortable environment where people could engage confidently. The session was insightful, well-delivered, and useful for anyone looking to improve their communication and public speaking skills. I would definitely recommend Life is a Speech.

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  Christin CurtisGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  I attended a workshop with Richard that I found really helpful. I learnt a lot and it was very engaging and light. I feel a lot more confident going forward with my business now. Thank you and I can highly recommend your services 😊

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  Sarah WoodhouseGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard really provided me with some great tools and techniques for my career. I couldn’t recommend him any further especially any neuro-diverse people. Thank you!

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  Jonty RobertsonGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Really helpful! Made me feel a lot more confident with delivering speeches! Would totally recommend to people who struggle with confidence to a room full of people, Richard will put you at ease.

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  Dave SegalGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard’s groom’s speech writing service was exactly what I needed as I had no time to write my own! With his blend of insight and creative expertise, he crafted a compelling speech that was well received.

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  Maya RGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Wrote me a quality speech and I cannot recommend Richard enough. A very personal touch throughout and excellent service whereby Richard took the time to run through it with me over zoom as well as providing me with tips on delivery. Will absolutely use again should the time come. Thankyou!

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  K LGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  I can't recommend Richard enough. He completely changed how I approach public speaking.

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  DexGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Working with Richard was an excellent experience from beginning to end.

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  Yakub QureshiGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard facilitated a supportive atmosphere, where everyone could feel at ease and explore ideas in a safe space.

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  JimGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Richard helped me write the Best Man speech for my brother's wedding, and I could not have been happier with the result.

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  Peter O DonnellGoogle review

  ★★★★★

  Excellent course any aspiring business presenter should attend, you will not be disappointed and learn a great deal about how to confidently present in front of any size of audience.

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  Sam CUK

  Simply excellent. Richard is clearly highly experienced in what he does and offered a bunch of tangible value I could take away and implement after just this initial session. Highly recommended.

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  Diego PUSA

  I had a 30-minute consultation and was genuinely impressed. He was organized, warm, and asked thoughtful questions that made the process feel intentional rather than transactional.

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  Jay CUK

  It was fantastic to work with Richard. His communication was fantastic and he took a great deal of time and effort in working to reach the goal. Thank you Richard- a wonderful job!

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  Tom RGreece

  Working with Richard was an excellent experience from beginning to end. The speechwriting support was outstanding, but what impressed me most was Richard’s ability to listen carefully, ask insightful questions, and understand exactly what I needed.

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  Tony WUSA

  I highly recommend working with Richard. The quality of the writing I received was really high and reflected the work of someone who takes the time to deeply understand the speaker, the content, and the desired tone.

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  Luke RUK

  Fantastic experience from start to finish. I had a LOT of scattered notes, jokes and ideas, and Richard turned them into a polished, well-structured piece while keeping it true to my own voice. Communication was excellent, turnaround was quick, and he really understood what I was trying to achieve.

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  Ben WUSA

  I had a public speaking challenge and one shot at a speech that really mattered. I didn’t want it to sound like I was winging it. Richard helped me find the real story, shape the delivery, and his video helped with stage presence instead of nerves. It felt perfect for a TED-talk! I'm feeling confident.

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  Connor GUSA

  Very receptive and listens to what you need.

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  Jack NUSA

  I had a great experience working with Richard. He is very detail-oriented about processes and makes sure everything is in order before we move to the next step. Richard provided me with a very deep, valuable, and truly authentic review!

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  Paul WUSA

  Always a pleasure working with Richard. Absolute wordsmith

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  Conor LUK

  Helped with everything asked for and provided great ideas that I will use often

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  Tony PSaudi Arabia

  He delivered high-quality, professional work ahead of schedule, showing great attention to detail and a clear understanding of the project.

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  Maurice LItaly

  Very easy to work with and great result

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  Jay YUSA

  Richard Ford is AMAZING! His professionalism and attention to detail exceeded my expectations. Working with him was a breeze thanks to his proactive communication and politeness.

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  Michael BUSA

  Thank you! Great communication and attention to detail. Very thoughtful and insightful.

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  Katie BNew Zealand

  Richard was great for delivering on time and with a speech that helped to pull my thoughts together into one. Delivery was fast and Richard was open to adapting it to make it feel like my own words.

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  Gary BCanada

  Great communication working with me. Had a great understanding of what I wanted.

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  Steve PUSA

  Thanks for organizing and punching up my jumble of notes!

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  John RUSA

  I couldn’t be more grateful for Rick. He gave me the words I couldn’t express. Thank you so very much!!

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  Austen LUSA

  Really amazing work. He gave me the confidence I needed for my speech. He went above and beyond. I couldn’t be happier

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  Kieran RSwitzerland

  great service and delivery will use again and appreciate the communication and understanding

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  Morgan MSpain

  I was hesitant at first to recruit someone for this task, but I enjoyed sitting down with Richard and tackle my needs. Recommended!

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  Tony AUSA

  Richard went above and beyond! I recommend without reservation.

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  Drew DUSA

  Richard exceeded my expectations. Will definitely use his services again!

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  Bill BUK

  Working with Richard Ford was an absolute joy! He delivered quickly and EXCEEDED my expectations with his professional and eloquent speechwriting. His deep understanding and proactive communication made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. He turned my speech into something personal and funny with great insights and tips. Highly recommend!

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  Fiona CAustralia

  Really appreciated the time and effort to make the speech personal and introduce my communication style into the speech.

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  Karen LUK

  A relief to have a speech I can work with. The blank page in front of me was giving me sleepless nights.. I wish I had connected sooner. Thank you for such a quick turn around to get me out of this situation. I know my speech will be a hit but most importantly that it conveys my heartfelt thoughts.

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  Gavin HUK

  Not my first time ordering from Richard, and yet again he did a superb job. I now feel well prepared for my speech.

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  Chandler JUSA

  Completed in a timely manner. Was very patient and understanding. The speech itself captured the tone I was looking for! All the talking points were met and the flow was on point.

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  Ollie FUK

  The speech Richard wrote for me was Excellent. The final product was really nice with crib notes and nice presentation of the speech as well. It is truly amazing to see how Richard pulls all the information together and keeps elements connected through out!

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  Olivier NUSA

  Amazing work! Right to the point. Understood what I was trying to communicate perfectly. Definitely recommend Richard as you won’t be disappointed.

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  Vanessa PKenya

  The final speech was incredible. It helped me shine in my biggest moment. Thank you.

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  Jamie MUSA

  I’m very excited to deliver this speech. I’m doing it remotely, and Richard put in extra effort to accommodate this request.

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  Gavin HUK

  Great speech!

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  Marija SAustralia

  Great experience. Super professional, great communication, fast delivery.

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  Martin LUK

  Richard really understood what I wanted. He listened, understood and executed perfectly.

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  Ashok HiremathKeynote Speaker

  It had elements that every good speech should have and a touch of humour too.

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  Peter RoscoeSenior Leader

  Great work and delivered early.