We are in the era of “The Great Re-invention” where society, business and people will transform.
How can you and your company thrive?
Rishad’s key skill is getting people to see, think and feel differently about how to grow themselves, their teams and their company. He does this by distilling 40 years of global learning and wisdom in ways that are provocative, pragmatic and inspirational. Discover why dozens of companies leverage Rishad to generate significant and ongoing ROI by unleashing the full potential of their talent and strategies.
Rishad is the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data published by HarperCollins. Rishad is working on his second book “ Re-Thinking Work” which will be published by HarperCollins in January 2025. Additional writings can be found in the “The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past”, read by 25,000 leaders every week around the world.
Rishad has delivered over 200 keynotes and 80 workshops over the past five years. He was rated Number 1 among all speakers at 90 percent of events where feedback was collected in part because of the 12 different topics he is capable of delivering and combining and that each talk is customized to the audience and delivered without any audio or video!
Rishad most recently was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,000+ person marketing and business transformation Publicis Groupe and has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.”
“Since I got to know Rishad (more than fifteen years ago), I have always been impressed by his intuitive and genuine understanding of the digital world. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand the world we live in and be successful in the future.”
— Maurice Lévy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Publicis Groupe
“Rishad has built a ‘hall of fame’ career on his ability to see the future, provide sage advice, and help create multiple disruptive companies. Restoring the Soul of Business is a masterful summary of his journey, with great stories and practical advice that will serve people well in work and in life.”
— Jeffrey J. Jones II, President & CEO, H&R Block; former President, Uber; former Chief Marketing Officer, Target
Workshops
Action Workshops
Rishad offers ten workshops that provide participants with highly actionable tools, frameworks and approaches that they can use the moment they finish the workshop. Many companies combine a few of the workshops based on their needs. High impact delivered quickly and customized to each audience.
The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past
Upgrading Your Mental Operating System to Unleash Your Talent
Managing Change So It Sucks Less
Leading with Soul
Prepare for the Next Frontier of Marketing and Creativity
Turbo Charge Selling/Problem Solving Skills
Re-Thinking your Organization and Preparing Your Talent for The Future of Work
On Data/Privacy/Identity
The Future of the Internet
Upgrading your Emotional Operating System
Restoring the Soul of Business | Staying Human in the Age of Data
'This is a book of wisdom. A book that should be passed down with compassion, care, and grace from CEOs to their teams and from parents to their children. It is not a business book; it is a book full of hope and optimism about the beauty and possibility of the future--tethered to technology but anchored in the 'Soul' with empathy and compassion. I loved this book, and am so grateful that Rishad chose to share his brilliance and insights with all of us.'
- Mark Achler, Managing Director, MATH Venture Partners
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CEO’s on Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data”
“In a world that’s become increasingly digital and data-driven, the power of creativity and storytelling, and forging a genuine human connection, has never been more important. In this book—a must-read for all leaders—Rishad provides an insightful playbook for balancing the analytical and intuitive sides of business, to create more meaningful connections with customers.”
— Shantanu Narayen, Chairman and CEO, Adobe Inc.
“Tobaccowala provides timely perspective and practical advice on the key leadership challenge of the next decade: how to let meaning and purpose guide algorithms vs. blindly following them.”
— David Kenny, CEO, Nielsen Holdings
Speaking
Rishad is a globally renowned speaker provoking and inspiring companies to remain relevant in a transformative world.
Rishad has been a key note speaker at events around the world for major firms like Procter and Gamble, Heineken, Delta, technology platforms like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Twitter and Industry associations such as USA Swimming, IAB, RAB, ANA and 4A's .
“The Rishad Effect was in full force. Perspectives broadened, truths revealed, and minds blown. How do I keep him from talking to anyone else so only we get the benefit?”
— Doug Ryan. President RR Donnelly Digital.
“Rishad never gets to the fringe of things. Rishad’s greatest strength as a speaker is he always tells people what they NEED to hear, especially when they DON’T WANT to hear it.”
— Mike Donahue, Association of National Advertisers
Advising
Rishad is a trusted advisor to several senior individuals and organizations which tap into his nearly four decades of transformation and strategy experience.
Rishad is currently advising firms in Private Equity ( eg. Growth Catalyst Partners), Venture Capital (eg. Abundant Ventures ), Services (eg. Publicis Groupe), Technology (eg. Crisp Thinking), Start Ups ( eg. Dumbstruck) and leadership of several FTSE 100/Fortune 500 Companies ( All confidential).
Rishad is the author of “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data” published by Harper Collins. Additional writings can be found in the “The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past” read by 25,000 leaders around the world.
Rishad most recently was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officeer of the 80,000 person marketing and business transformation Publicis Groupe and has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.