The Courage to Begin
How small, brave first steps add up to a life you are proud of.
Find the courage to start
Keynotes, workshops and books that help people and teams find their courage and do their best work.
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Books by Iyad
Bestselling books on courage, communication and leadership.
Speak So People Listen
A practical guide to presenting with confidence, clarity and heart.
Lead From Where You Stand
Leadership lessons for people who don’t have the title, yet.
Iyad’s keynote was the highlight of our conference. Our team is still quoting it months later.— Mazen Al Ali, Director, Nahda Group
From the blog
Five public speaking mistakes and how to avoid them
Iyad Bakr
Rushing, reading slides, skipping the story: the most common speaking mistakes and simple fixes for each.
Finding your courage when everything is changing
Iyad Bakr
Change is unsettling, but it is also an opening. How to use uncertain times to start something new.
How to choose the right speaker for your event
Iyad Bakr
Audience, message and format: what event organisers should ask before booking a keynote speaker.