An audience member from one of Robert’s talks said, “I’ve heard so many speakers over the years, and they all seem to have gone to the same school. Except Robert. He’s so different. He seems to have gone to his own school.”

Robert is a unique speaker because he and his speaking are one, not two. There is no separation between who he is and what he says. When Robert speaks about something, he simultaneously speaks from that very thing. If he speaks about inner stillness, you can feel that stillness in his every word. He becomes stillness. It’s called embodiment. His transformative presence and the power of his words come from who he is, from the life he has lived, from the passions he has pursued, and from the wisdom he has gained through experience. When he speaks, every minute of years and years and years of study, practice, and realization speak, too.

Robert creates instant credibility with his presence and deepens it with his speaking. He is a master storyteller who weaves words and images, stories and anecdotes, pauses and silence — and audience interaction — into a brilliant and memorable experience for audience members.

Robert’s talks are less about information than inspiration, less a prescription than an adventure in self-discovery, less about external models than inner experience, less about expert advice than the audience’s own inner knowing. He relies on spontaneity rather than Powerpoint and prepared presentation, trusting his own real-time awareness and connection to the audience to provide just the right words.

The themes on which Robert speaks are those about which he has written: The 5 Principles of Authentic Living, wisdom and inner development, the spiritual life, self-awareness and self-inquiry, authentic leadership, authentic self-expression, spiritual activism. Every talk — whether for a public or community gathering, meeting, seminar, conference keynote, or retreat — is in a conversational tone, with plenty of audience interaction. In fact, his talks are conversations: informal yet informative, playful, spontaneous, energetic, inspiring. He does not give lectures, planned and prepared or otherwise.

You can see the diversity of his past audiences here, and read what some clients have said here.

“Robert embodies what he speaks about, whether it’s leadership, relationships, public speaking, authentic self-expression, or customer care. He doesn’t talk about it; he is it.”

“I don’t know how he does it, but when he speaks people open up and find their inner light and power, effortlessly and magically.”

“His style is unique: welcoming, wise, and witty all at the same time.”

“Robert shows you how to live an authentic and passionate life.”

“You have a way of making things I’ve never fully understood clear and simple!”

“It’s how Robert looks people in the eyes and tells the truth that sets him apart.”

“Without question, Robert is the most engaging, even thrilling, speaker I have ever seen. He is a brilliant speaker, captivating, and even mesmerizing. He is also irresistibly cheeky and out there.”

“What makes Robert unique is that he has a lifetime of wisdom accumulated from years of involvement in different personal and professional development training, so he is rich with stories, anecdotes, and experience that he brings into everything he says.”

“He is very confident, charismatic, and has a charm that is infectious.”

“Being around Robert is like walking on a tightrope: you are alive every minute.”

“Robert is not only a brilliant speaker himself, he also knows what constitutes a great speech, and a great speaker. He is down to earth, has a wicked sense of humor, and speaks with passion and authenticity.”

“Robert is without doubt one of the most powerful and inspiring, visionary speakers I have heard in a long time. I was so impressed with his presence and his message that I signed up for all his trainings.”

“Robert truly is the embodiment of a what a master public speaker looks like, sounds like, and simply is. He is the most enchanting, mesmerizing storyteller.”

“Robert speaks from the heart and encourages and helps others to do the same.”

“Robert is very gregarious, he is verbally, physically, and emotionally articulate, funny, quick and engaging. He knows his stuff. From his unusual background, he would add a very unique dimension that would give an exciting perspective suitable to a broad audience, from simple people to complex thinkers.”