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Ricardo Cabete is a dynamic emotional intelligence expert, executive coach, and international keynote speaker renowned for his powerful insights into leadership, resilience, and mental health. With over 18 years of experience in coaching and speaking across various industries, he has become a sought-after figure for corporate events, conferences, and workshops focused on mental health in the workplace. His engaging style combines practical strategies with a deep understanding of emotional intelligence, making him a valuable resource for organisations looking to enhance employee engagement and mental wellbeing.
Ricardo’s career began in the world of applied mathematics and statistics, where he completed his degree at the University of Lisbon. However, it wasn’t long before his passion for human behaviour and emotional intelligence took centre stage. He moved into the realm of personal development, completing a postgraduate degree in emotional intelligence and mental health. His early experiences as a lead singer in a rock band shaped his understanding of emotional expression and performance, skills that would later prove invaluable in his speaking career. By merging his knowledge of psychology with his performance background, he developed a unique approach to addressing mental health and emotional wellbeing.
In recent years, Ricardo has earned several prestigious accolades, including being named European Champion of Public Speaking by Toastmasters International in 2017, a title that saw him rise to the top 30 speakers worldwide from over 30,000 participants. He has shared his expertise at major events, including SHRM and Qatar HR Conferences, and worked with global corporations like PwC, HSBC, and Novartis. His signature keynote presentations, such as “Emotionally Intelligent Communication” and “Resilience and Adaptability”, are highly praised for their ability to inspire and empower individuals to manage stress and improve emotional wellbeing in the workplace.
Ricardo’s ability to connect with audiences and provide actionable insights into mental health is why he is regularly hired for corporate events and leadership programmes. Organisations seek him out for his deep understanding of how emotional intelligence can positively impact mental health, resilience, and team performance, making him a highly sought-after speaker for those looking to foster a supportive and engaging work environment.
“Ricardo is one of those rare speakers that combine 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”
“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!”
“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”
“It was a pleasure for us to host Mr Ricardo as the keynote speaker for our 20th-anniversary event in Bahrain. Ricardo was easy to work with, friendly and personable, making it easy for those in attendance to talk to him and ask questions, which Ricardo was eager to answer. We heartily recommend Ricardo to speak to any group who want to enhance their emotional intelligence”
The Mental Health Speakers Agency has been one of the UK’s leading bureaus for emotional wellbeing experts since 2020. We supply speakers for corporate and public events across the world, and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes athletes, psychologists, celebrities and more, to ensure that audiences of all demographics receive tailored, impactful mental health guidance.
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