Advita Patel ~ Keynote Speaker

Book Advita Patel as a keynote speaker

Advita Patel is an award-winning internal communications, confidence and workplace culture expert, international keynote speaker and author of Decoding Confidence: The Seven Habits of Confident Leaders and co-author of the bestseller Building a Culture of Inclusivity.

Having spoken at more than 200 events around the world, Advita brings fresh thinking, practical insight and lived experience to conversations about communication, confidence, culture and inclusive leadership. Her engaging keynotes challenge audiences to think differently and leave them with practical ideas they can put into action.

Every keynote and speaking session is tailored to the audience, organisation and event. Complete the form below to discuss your event and how Advita can support you. Or you can email us at hello@commsrebel.com.

See Advita in Action

Speaking Topics

Advita delivers bespoke keynotes and talks that challenge conventional thinking and give audiences practical ideas they can use immediately.

Confidence and confident leadership

Drawing on the research and BELIEVE framework from Decoding Confidence, Advita explores the habits that help people build genuine confidence, lead with greater impact and create environments where others can thrive.

Internal communications that make a difference

From earning influence to navigating complexity, Advita challenges communicators and leaders to think differently about the role communication plays in trust, culture, engagement and organisational performance.

Inclusive leadership and workplace culture

Drawing on her professional expertise and lived experience, Advita explores what it really takes to create workplace cultures where people feel heard, valued and able to contribute.

Communicating and leading through change

Advita helps audiences understand how clarity, confidence and human connection can build trust and help people navigate uncertainty, transformation and change.

What People Say

We had colleagues from around the globe joining the session and the feedback from the attendees has been incredible…. Advita was amazing as she took us through different topics around confidence – reminding us that confidence looks different across cultures and individuals, that personal authenticity matters more than the replication of others’ behaviors.
Liz Hassler ~ Syngenta Group
Excellent speaker. Powerful, honest, engaging, pragmatic and very inspiring.
Attendee ~ Gallagher Summit
Thank you so much for the session. I could see how much you connected with people in the room and have seen so many people referencing your name in our conference feedback survey. It was fantastic, and invigorating, and I am so grateful to you for attending our event!
Lucy Denton ~ Gambling Commission

About Advita Patel

Advita Patel is an award-winning communications and confidence expert with 25 years’ experience in internal communications, employee experience and workplace culture.

In 2025, she made history as the first person of colour to serve as President of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in its 75-year history and now serves as Vice-President.

She is the founder of CommsRebel, author of Decoding Confidence: The Seven Habits of Confident Leaders and co-author of the award-winning Building a Culture of Inclusivity.

Known for her thought-provoking, practical and engaging style, Advita combines research, professional expertise and lived experience to make complex workplace challenges accessible. Whether she is speaking to senior leaders, communications professionals or a wider employee audience, her goal is the same: to challenge thinking, spark conversation and give people something useful to take away.

Keynotes, Panels and Events

Advita’s speaking engagements span a variety of formats, including keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops. Whether speaking in the room or to a virtual audience, Advita has a talent for making complex concepts accessible and providing practical takeaways that attendees can put into action immediately.

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