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A powerful speaker can shift mindset, sharpen skills, and energise a room. At Briscoe PR, we deliver guest speaking sessions that bring real-world communications insight to your audience.

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Deliver talks that inspire

From keynote talks to interactive workshops, Kevin Briscoe helps teams and leaders communicate with confidence, protect reputation, and build messages that genuinely cut through. 

Kevin brings more than 30 years’ experience across journalism, media, corporate communications and PR, meaning he understands both sides of the story: what organisations need to say, and what audiences (and the media) need to hear. His sessions are grounded in practical reality, filled with useful takeaways, and delivered with an engaging style that keeps people listening.

Whether you’re hosting a conference, leadership session, internal training day or client event, our talks are designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately useful – not theory, but proven approaches that work.

How we elevate your event

Tailored sessions for your audience

No two audiences are the same. We shape each session around your goals, sector and level of experience, ensuring the content is relevant, relatable, and aligned with what your people actually need.

Kevin takes time to understand what you want your audience to walk away with, whether that’s stronger messaging, better media confidence, or clearer strategic thinking, and builds a session that delivers it.

Practical frameworks your team can use immediately

Inspiration is important, but action is everything. Our sessions include clear takeaways, tools, and templates that attendees can apply immediately in PR planning, media handling, and day-to-day communications.

Expect practical frameworks for building narratives, handling scrutiny, strengthening trust and making communications more consistent, more confident and more effective.

Clear, engaging delivery

Good content isn’t enough if it doesn’t land. Kevin is known for a confident, accessible speaking style that connects with audiences, blending strategic insight with real examples, humour, and interaction, so your room stays engaged from start to finish.

With a background in journalism, Kevin understands how to keep messaging simple, compelling and memorable and how to deliver it in a way that feels authentic.

What sets us apart

Experience across media, corporate comms and PR: Kevin doesn’t speak from theory and instead speaks from experience. With a career spanning media, corporate communications and PR, his insight reflects what really works under pressure, in the spotlight and in the real world.

It’s this breadth of experience that makes his sessions particularly valuable: he understands reputation, messaging and media from every angle.

 

Speaker and strategist: You’re booking a communications strategist, and that means your session can be aligned to your wider PR goals, business priorities and brand reputation, ensuring the talk supports meaningful outcomes, not just applause.

 

Reputation and crisis communications expertise: Communications can make or break trust in challenging moments. Kevin regularly speaks on crisis readiness, leadership messaging, and media response, helping teams feel prepared, calm and credible when reputations are on the line.

These sessions aren’t alarmist, and delegates leave with a clear understanding of what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay in control of the narrative.

 

Flexible formats, delivered your way

From keynote speeches to workshops and leadership sessions, Kevin adapts to your event. Available in-person across the UK and virtually worldwide.

Formats include:

    • Keynote talks
    • Panels and moderated discussions
    • Workshops and team training
    • Leadership sessions
    • Interactive Q&As

Topics we cover

Kevin can deliver talks, training sessions, panels and Q&As across key PR and communications themes, including:

    • PR Strategy & Reputation Management
    • Crisis Communications & Issues Management
    • Media Training & Spokesperson Confidence
    • Leadership Communication and Trust
    • Messaging, Narrative and Brand Positioning
    • Handling the News Cycle and Gaining Coverage
    • Internal Communications and Communicating Change

Need something more specific? We can tailor a talk around your organisation, sector or event theme.

Ready to book your guest speaker?

If you’re looking for a PR and communications guest speaker who can engage your audience and leave them with tools they’ll actually use, Kevin Briscoe is available for keynotes, workshops and panel appearances.

Contact us today to discuss dates, format, topics and fees, and we’ll help shape a session that delivers real impact for your event.

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Guest speaker FAQs

Who is Kevin Briscoe?

Kevin Briscoe is the Founder of Briscoe PR and has worked across journalism, media, corporate communications and PR for more than 30 years. He speaks to leadership teams, organisations and event audiences on how to communicate with clarity, credibility and impact.

 

What kinds of events do you speak at?

Kevin speaks at conferences, industry events, leadership off-sites, internal training days, client events, university sessions and professional development programmes.

What topics can Kevin speak on?

Popular topics include PR strategy, crisis communications, reputation management, media training, messaging, leadership communications and handling high-pressure media moments.

Can the talk be tailored to our sector and goals?

Yes, every session is tailored. We’ll align content to your audience, industry, challenges and what you want attendees to take away.

Do you offer workshops as well as keynote talks?

Absolutely. Kevin delivers keynotes, interactive workshops, panels, fireside chats and Q&A formats, depending on your objectives and event schedule.

 

Is Kevin available for in-person speaking?

Yes. Kevin is available for in-person speaking across the UK and can also deliver sessions virtually for global teams and events.

 

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking as early as possible to secure your preferred date,  especially for conferences and peak event seasons.

What information do you need to provide a quote?

To provide a quote, we’ll need: event date, location, audience size, format (keynote/workshop/panel), and your preferred topic areas.

Can you support beyond the event?

Yes. Many clients book Kevin as part of a wider communications programme – including PR strategy support, media training, crisis comms planning, and ongoing reputation management.

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