Human Connection Expert & Leadership Expert; Author of "Every Conversation Counts"

Vancouver, Canada
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Riaz Meghji Biography

Riaz Meghji is an international human connection keynote speaker and author of the book "Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships."

His insights have been featured in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Financial Post. In addition to being a respected leadership keynote speaker and author on the topic of human connection, Riaz is also an accomplished broadcaster with 17 years of television hosting experience; he has interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business.

Riaz has hosted for CityTV’s "Breakfast Television," MTV Canada, TEDxVancouver, CTV News, and the Toronto International Film Festival. He is a natural storyteller with a proven ability to conduct engaging, in-depth conversations across various disciplines and has been the conference keynote speaker at events around the world.

Off-camera, Riaz dedicates himself to philanthropy and causes he cares about including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. He holds a business degree from Simon Fraser University and studied leadership communication at Harvard Extension School and the Canadian Management Centre.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Riaz Meghji Speaking Topics

  • Every Conversation Counts

    Building Extraordinary Relationships in a Changed World

    Long before the era of ‘quiet quitting,’ loneliness was a social epidemic in our society. In an age of polarization, disconnection, and shallow substitutes for real relationships, every leader needs to know how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with clients and teams alike in our hybrid reality.

    Drawing from Riaz Meghji's years of experience interviewing established leaders in business, entertainment, and innovation, audiences will gain the following insights:

    • Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
    • Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
    • De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
    • Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action

    This engaging experience is a candid and far-ranging look at how authentic conversations help you reinvent yourself, re-energize your teams, and move your business forward. - Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation

  • Relationships First

    How to Use Authentic Connection to Grow Sales

    It’s no wonder that sales often get a bad rap. In a world of dwindling authentic connections, it’s easy to see sales as the least authentic interaction of all. But this doesn’t have to be the case.

    By transforming the way they and their teams interact with customers, sales leaders can forge more human connections that lead to dramatically improved sales and outcomes.

    • Spark real, authentic conversations to make meaningful connections, personally and professionally
    • Earn trust and build inclusive cultures, as you listen without distraction and make your small talk bigger
    • De-escalate conflict and collaborate effectively by leading with assertive empathy
    • Craft and tell compelling stories that will motivate your audience to take action
    • Explore the questions that create breakthrough moments in any conversation

    This captivating talk goes beyond sales tactics to explore Riaz Meghji’s lifetime of work creating authentic connections, sharing key principles to turn sales into an art and discipline of crafting real relationships and experiences — not just transactions.

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Riaz Meghji Videos

Riaz Meghji Speaker Reel

Riaz Meghji Speaker Reel

Riaz Meghji is a Human Connection Keynote Speaker helping leaders build trust and meaningful relationships. He is the author of the book “Every...

Riaz Meghji | TEDx Vancouver

Riaz Meghji | TEDx Vancouver

Every Conversation Counts Highlights

Riaz Meghji | Keynote Speaker Clip

Riaz Meghji | Keynote Speaker Clip

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Riaz Meghji is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Every Conversation Counts, Relationships First, Human Connection and THE CONNECTED LEADER WORKSHOP: Keynote Add-On. The estimated speaking fee range to book Riaz Meghji for your event is available upon request. Riaz Meghji generally travels from Vancouver, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Cassandra Worthy, Steven Van Cohen, Josh Linkner and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Riaz Meghji for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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