Richard Picart

Richard Picart is a dynamic speaker, teacher, and business coach with over two decades of experience spanning nonprofit, entertainment, marketing, business, and higher education. He’s renowned for helping individuals and organizations break through plateaus and move forward with intention and purpose—even when growth feels stagnant.

Richard’s career highlights include amplifying creative voices with brands like AG Media, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and Capitol Music, as well as leading high-profile projects for Will Smith’s Overlook Entertainment and President Vicente Fox of Mexico. He has brought his expertise to innovative companies such as Snap Media, Search Engine People, and DECOSTA Global and played a key role in launching Vertical TV, a Canadian specialty network reaching over five million homes.

As an award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, Richard shapes the next generation of market builders and business innovators through clarity-driven, adaptable teaching. Certified by the John C. Maxwell Leadership Institute, he draws on proven leadership principles and his signature framework, “Start From The Middle,” to help audiences regain momentum and move forward with confidence.

Whether in jeans or a sharp suit, Richard connects seamlessly with C-level executives and small business owners alike, consistently delivering value with integrity, passion, and a bit of fun. If you’re ready to pivot your business or reignite your team, Richard is ready to look under the hood and help you achieve breakthrough results.