Ricardo Cabete

Ricardo Cabete is an international keynote speaker specialized in Emotional Intelligence and authentic leadership. With an inspiring presence and a deeply human approach, he has motivated teams and leaders in more than 23 countries, collaborating with world-renowned companies such as Amazon, Shell, SAP, and Novartis.

European Champion of Public Speaking with Toastmasters International in 2017, Ricardo stands out for his unconventional journey: a former rock band vocalist, he draws on this unique experience and his accumulated knowledge to create genuine connections with his audiences, addressing organizational challenges with authenticity and empathy. He firmly believes that emotions are the main drivers of commitment, productivity, and organizational change.

Each keynote is carefully customized, combining theory, inspiring storytelling, and practical strategies. Before every engagement, Ricardo takes time to understand the specific context of the organization, ensuring maximum impact and concrete results. His mission is to help companies develop emotionally intelligent cultures, where genuine commitment, human-centered leadership, and conscious collaboration are the foundations for sustainable organizational success.

A Selection of Clients Ricardo Has Worked With:

Health and Pharma:  Novartis,  Merck,  Illumina,  CSL Vifor,  Merit Medical,  Baxter,  Boehringer Ingelheim

Banking & Insurance:  BNP Paribas,  Santander,  Itaú Bank,  Bankinter,  DBS Bank,  Ageas.

Energy:  Shell,  Galp,  BAPCO: The Bahrain Petroleum Company,  OQ,  Repsol.

Technology:  Bosch,  SAP,  Outsystems,  Arrow Group,  STMicroelectronics,  Schneider Electric.

Consultancy:  PwC,  Nexia International.

Auto:  Volkswagen,  Volvo,  Sixt – Rent a Car.

E-Commerce & Retail:  Amazon,  Auchan.

Food:  McDonald´s,  Domino´s Pizza.

Optical:  GrandVision,  CECOP.

Logistics:  MSC,  STEF.

Manufacturing:  Saint-Gobain.

Organizations:  SHRM,  YPO,  EO,  Scrum Alliance,  MSI Global,  Eurometal,  PMI, BNI.

24 Countries where Ricardo delivered his presentations:

Europe:  France,  United Kingdom,  Switzerland,  Monaco,  Netherlands,  Poland,  Luxembourg,  Bosnia & Herzegovina,  Portugal,  Ukraine,  Romania,  Austria,  Belgium,  Spain,  Italy,  Sweden, Germany.

North America:  USA,  Canada.

Middle East:  United Arab Emirates,  Oman,  Saudi Arabia,  Bahrain.

South America:  Colombia.

Style of Presentation: Customized, inspirational, practical, engaging, insightful, interactive, memorable, thought-provoking, motivational, fun, and original.

Possible Topics: Emotional intelligence, Artificial intelligence, engagement, change, motivation, organizational culture, commitment, collaboration, resilience, high performance, humanized leadership, assertive communication, well-being, or similar.