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Want to book Karl Dickson for your next event?
Email karl.dickson@getapeptalk.com, and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Karl Dickson directly.
What topics does Karl Dickson specialise in?
Karl Dickson specialises in talking about rugby, refereeing, professional sports and more.
What is Karl Dickson's speaking style like?
Karl delivers insightful officiating with a unique player perspective, earning respect for his dedication and understanding of rugby. His experience enhances the game, making him a highly regarded figure in the sport. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Karl Dickson offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Karl Dickson offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Having managed two high-performing teams and been part of a high-performing refereeing team, Karl Dickson knows a thing or two about getting the best out of yourself and others. And when the smallest of decisions can make the difference between a win or a loss, it’s important your people can perform under pressure too. So, who better to learn from than someone whose day job it is to make split-second decisions in front of thousands (sometimes millions) of people? It Has to be Karl.
When you’re refereeing in the Rugby World Cup there isn’t much margin for error when it comes to communication. And in 2023, Karl Dickson was doing just that. He officiated the quarter-final between Wales and Argentina and served as the assistant referee in the final between South Africa and New Zealand. During these times and throughout his whole career, clear, concise and consistent communication has been a must for Karl. So, if you’re looking to teach your team about effective communication, get Karl’s tried and tested methods and learn how he does it alongside the immense pressure too.
As a World Cup rugby referee, being confident in his convictions is the only way Karl Dickson can be respected in his game. He stands by his decisions but is confident enough to review and reflect when he's got it wrong. Help your team find the balance between knowing when to stick and when to twist with the help of Karl’s expert guidance and real-world experience on the rugby pitch.
How would you cope with being under constant scrutiny and judgement every day at work? How About from thousands of on-lookers? For Rugby World Cup Referee Karl Dickson, this is often the reality. Karl’s job also means he has to be as fit as high-performing athletes to keep up with play. If you want to give your team the tools to take care of their mental and physical health, learn from real-world experience with Karl.
