An important message for Education Associations:
The impact that the past year has had on students and teachers worldwide is becoming clear, though how that will ripple through society-at-large and our future is yet to be seen. The onus is on us—education leaders—to do all we can to ensure that students today are prepared to succeed in an unpredictable tomorrow. That is why I am willing to do all I can to help you succeed in this most important task. Click to Read More
If you have ever considered having me as your keynote speaker (or are willing to consider it now), let’s talk. With the release of my new book, I have more flexibility than ever to try to accommodate budgets and meet the needs of education associations across the nation, big and small. Moreover, with the world now awakened to how much schooling impacts society beyond just teaching students, public school systems can and must capitalize on this awareness NOW.
Whether your next conference is virtual or in-person, I will do all that I can to help you rebound from this unprecedented event. Please let me know your interest, needs, and budget, and let’s see what I can do to make it work for you…we are all in this together.
A charismatic, dynamic speaker who captivates audiences from his opening line to his last.
OCA | Ohio Counseling Association - see full review here
An experience of a lifetime. Lives are forever-changed through Ravi's storytelling.
LACC | Los Angeles Community College District - see full review here
Ravi's work to break down cultural barriers is nothing less than deeply inspiring.
WASBO | Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials - see full review here
Ravi delivered the highest-rated keynote speech we’ve had in years for our annual conference of school administrators and school board members.
ISBA | Indiana School Boards Association - see full review here
The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive.
WASB | Wisconsin Association of School Boards - see full review here
They were hanging on your every word. So great, and so important.
US Embassy in Lebanon | Department of State - see full review here
Ravi was the highlight of the conference. Attendees gave him the highest rating.
Accenture - see full review here
Our members said that Ravi was one of the very best keynote speakers they’ve ever heard.
CASE | Colorado Association of School Executives - see full review here
Ravi's passion for education & multicultural views challenged & broadened our take on what education can be.
KASA | Kentucky Association of School Administrators - see full review here
The best keynote we have ever had.
AASA | The School Superintendents Association - see full review here
To refer to Ravi as just a speaker would be a great disservice. He is a true talent.
NYSCOSS | New York State Council of School Superintendents - see full review here
He was engaging and fun while also challenging our thinking on a variety of topics important today.
DCCD | Dallas Community College District - see full review here
Ravi's energy, passion, and optimism for education transcend the generation gap. He captivates!
MASB | Michigan Association of School Boards - see full review here
In my 30 years with TACE, Ravi is by far the best speaker that we've presented.
TACE | Texas Administrators of Continuing Education - see full review here
Ravi's journey is a testament to the positive impact each one of us can make building connections and relationships.
ASCD | Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development - see full review here
Outstanding! Ravi's message is powerful, and his purpose is inspirational.
ACHE | Association of Continuing Higher Education - see full review here
In tough political environment like Russia, his disarming and genuine style left a very positive impression on our audience.
US Embassy in Russia | Department of State - see full review here
Ravi's 6-min Keynote Preview
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Regarding Virtual Keynotes
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Ravi is a recognized professional and fully insured for professional liability (and also fully vaccinated).
Pivoting to Cultural Competence and Equity in Education
Primarily designed for Educators. This can be tailored to address current challenges of racial and cultural biases (including the controversy over teaching Critical Race Theory), and how in a post-COVID-19 world we can make the most progress.
Click to Read More Artificial Intelligence will create the most significant disruption to the workforce that we have ever seen. With 40% of today's jobs about to be automated (source: PwC), we cannot fail to equip all students with the most critical skills of tomorrow—skills that go beyond the current "college and career-ready" focus. Education leaders must re-evaluate the overall goal of education now while committing to teaching the most important life-skills for a global future, including cultural competence and how to continuously pivot. Today's educators have an unprecedented opportunity and responsibility to not only achieve equity in education, but defeat generations of implicit biases so that all students can develop a healthy curiosity about the world and truly become global citizens. • Cultivate cultural competence and a pathway to equity in schools and communities Born into one of the world’s most influential families but rejecting the obvious choices presented to him, Ravi uses his own journey as a rock star, entrepreneur, aviator, and cultural diplomat (exemplifying personalized, lifelong, and social-emotional learning) to show how educators can most effectively and equitably transform students into culturally competent lifelong learners. By exploring the elements of a truly holistic education that fosters cultural competence and a globally-aware growth mindset, Ravi will shift your thinking on how public education can put society on a path to equity, equality and ultimately world peace.
• Use the arts and sciences to overcome implicit biases
• Incorporate a growth mindset in both liberal arts and CTE/vocational/career pathways education
• Convert privilege into leadership skills that can help foster social justice
• How to harness incoming educators' idealism as they move into leadership positionsNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
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Add-on professional development workshop for educators
Click to Read MoreIn addition to a keynote, it is possible to add a longer workshop later the same day where Ravi guides the attendees in teams to develop plans of action that incorporate the main learning outcomes from the keynote. Essentially, it categorizes the learning outcomes from the stories in the keynote into the four pillars of education that Ravi lays out in his book:
• Inspiring Curiosity
• Nurturing Talent
• Provoking Critical Thinking
• Fostering Communication
Then, as teams, participants develop action plans to execute during the year, everyone shares them to discuss “best practices,” and then the participants execute the plans throughout the year.
NEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
CONTACT US: Why wait? Click here for booking, pricing, or other inquiries.
Pivot, the Difference Between Staying Relevant and Becoming Redundant
Primarily designed for Entrepreneurs and Employees, but also applicable to Educators as "Pivot: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow." With 40% of today's jobs about to be automated (source: PwC), everyone needs to be thinking about how to pivot and remain relevant.
Click to Read More Artificial Intelligence will create the most significant disruption to the workforce that we have ever seen. The need to adapt is without question, but change can be daunting if not downright paralyzing. However, if one learns to pivot instead (using your strengths and staying true to your underlying objectives), one can create lifelong success. • Learn the difference between changing and pivoting Born into one of the world’s most influential families but rejecting the obvious choices presented to him, Ravi uses his own journey as a rock star, entrepreneur, aviator, and cultural diplomat to show how to become a lifelong learner who can continuously adapt to an everchanging world.
• Identify and capitalize on strengths while outsourcing or delegating your weaknesses
• Develop an eye for opportunity and tolerance for risk
• Use your skillset for benefits beyond yourself and reap the rewards for paying it forward
• Use vision and reason to create a long-term but flexible life planNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
CONTACT US: Why wait? Click here for booking, pricing, or other inquiries.
Millennial Mojo™, Pivoting for Tomorrow with Today's Most Multicultural Generation
Primarily for Corporate and Organization Leadership needing to solve challenges and uncover opportunities in cross-generational work environments.
Click to Read More Ravi empowers Boomers, Xers, and Millennials to successfully collaborate for a more prosperous and desirable future. by learning how to: • Reduce "generational baggage" that perpetuates humanity's greatest obstacles including racism, class-ism, and isolationism
Ravi's perspective is uniquely relevant being "Generation X"—the bridge between Millennials and Baby-Boomers. Having worked globally collaborating across cultures, he reveals just how much we all have in common even though we become paralyzed by our differences. Such insight leads to more effective employee recruitment/retention and enables each one of us to create greater harmony within our companies and communities. In this eye-opening and thought-provoking keynote, discover how to use these commonalities as building blocks for collaboration to create a more empathetic, entrepreneurial, and socially considerate work environments. He also challenges participants to consider how artificial intelligence will impact the workplace, future decision-making, and value systems, as well as how businesses, industries, and society-at-large must adapt in order to navigate this changing landscape.
• Understand the root of Millennial "entitlement" and use it for positive growth
• Recognize Millennials' true relationship with technology and how Artificial Intelligence will impact their values and decisions
• Embrace the entrepreneurial mindset and use it to foster proactive employees
• Prevent Millennials and Gen Z from becoming apathetic and disaffected in an environment in which they are particularly vulnerableNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
CONTACT US: Why wait? Click here for booking, pricing, or other inquiries.
How to Pivot Your Passion into Your Profession
Primarily for Students and Young Entrepreneurs looking to pursue their passion and rally the needed support to be successful.
Click to Read More Using his own story of growing up in a family of politicians and bankers but ultimately pursuing a career in music, Ravi tells the story of how he earned the support of his parents, engineered his own very successful career, and as an adult, made his family extremely proud by not just living his dreams, but also by contributing positively to the world around him. 
In this presentation, Ravi encourages attendees to pursue their passions regardless of preconceptions or obstacles. However, following one's dream is not about rebelling against one’s parents, school, or traditional values. It is about collaborating with these influences while broadening horizons and being “the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). A child’s own talents, strengths, and interests often differ from their “predetermined” path. As they become teenagers, those same interests can become aspirations that are then in conflict with traditional expectations of any given family, society, or culture. Ironically, it is this very difference that is most likely to give a young adult an “edge,” enabling him or her to achieve greater success. Moreover, in the age of automation and globalization, the perceived security of a traditional career is no longer the reality.
BONUS: Get a free student presentation at your local high school with any education conference/convocation keynote.
- The topics above are customized and delivered live or virtually.
- Virtual keynotes can be delivered live, or pre-recorded with multiple camera angles and fully produced so you just have to "plug and play." Either way, they will be done in a setting that is as inspiring as the speech.
Ravi simply offers more than other keynote speakers
Before Event
- Writes an article for client's newsletter or magazine
- Participates in client's social media campaigns and custom video teasers
- Speaks with several attendees in advance to prepare
At Event
- Attends social events (schedule permitting, live events)
- Closes keynote with a song—optional, but a highlight with audiences
- Hosts an online "post-keynote virtual mixer" (if we cannot hang out at the hotel bar!)
After Event
- Stays connected with and available to attendees via email