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Mohammed Qahtani

Transform communication cultures with Mohammed Qahtani, speaker and World Champion of Public Speaking. Mohammed works with organizations to develop powerful communication skills and overcome speaking challenges, delivering impactful presentations as the first Saudi to win Toastmasters' global competition.

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Mohammed Qahtani

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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At a glance

  • Awarded the World Champion of Public Speaking 2015
  • Awarded the Saudi Arabia Humorous speech champion in 2015
  • System analyst at the Industrial Security Department of Saudi ARAMCO
Mohammed Qahtani is a system analyst at the Industrial Security Department of Saudi ARAMCO. He holds certifications as a database analyst from Microsoft and Oracle, as well as programming certifications from Microsoft and SAP. Additionally, he is a certified security system specialist from Siemens and a Certified Advanced Communicator GOLD (ACG) from Toastmasters International. Mohammed joined Toastmasters in 2009 at the Northpark Toastmasters Club. In 2015, he won the World Championship of Public Speaking in Las Vegas, beating 30,000 competitors globally. He is the first Saudi, Arab, and Muslim to achieve this title since the competition began 91 years ago. That same year, he also became the Saudi Arabia Humorous Speech Champion. Mohammed struggled with stuttering as a child, but his determination and hard work led him to become a renowned speaker. His winning speech, titled “The Power of Words,” highlights his journey and the impact of effective communication.

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The Power Of Words
Wars have been fought because of something wrong that was said, and relationships have ended because someone couldn’t say something in the right way. It is important to choose your words wisely because humans are easily programmed by what they hear. In this presentation, Mohammed Qahtani will give examples of things we say around the house, in our relationships or at work and how we can rephrase it better to get people to do what we want or accept our point of view.
Coping With Change
Change will always come our way, whether we like it or not. And sometimes, we have to be the source of change to cope with the fast-advancing world around us. In this presentation, Mohammed Qahtani will discuss the five steps to cope with changes and make it a habit to always want something new and more in life.
Desire To Mission
Everyone wants to be something big in life. But mostly we don’t know what it is or how to begin doing it. This feeling of aimless life is the reason that we stick to a rotten routine in our lives and don’t dare to try something new. In this presentation Mohammed Qahtani introduces the seven steps to achieving something meaningful in life and how to transition from one step to the next.
The Next Generation
It is a known fact that the best in business are those who can present and communicate well. In this two-day workshop, Mohammed Qahtani will teach your team the most important techniques for grabbing the attention of the audience, structuring their speeches, using their stage and tone of voice, and how to practice effectively.
How To Become A Master Negotiator
A good salesperson is one who understands the client and knows how to persuade them. In this workshop, Mohammed Qahtani teaches your team how to understand their client's personality and use the best tactics to negotiate a deal.

Why we recommend booking Mohammed

Book Mohammed Qahtani to inspire your team with his remarkable journey from overcoming a stutter to becoming world champion speaker. His expertise in communication will empower your audience to harness the transformative power of words and overcome their own challenges.

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Testimonials

Mohammed's keynote at our annual employee's gathering was the perfect way to start the year. he has a powerful way of motivating our employees and giving them the boost they needed.

Mehmet Sezar

Speaking in public is a powerful tool to get the people on your side. Mohammed is a great example of someone who an motivate the masses. We need more people like him to change this world.

Bart De Wever

Mayer, Antwerp, Belgium

We needed a mixture of motivation and comedy for our annual event. Mohammed gave us exactly what we needed. The ability to make you laugh and motivate you is a special skill. Thank you Mohammed for your great speech and presence.

Mutlaq Morishad

CEO, Tasnee

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Email mohammed.qahtani@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Mohammed's 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.

Mohammed Qahtani structures his sessions around numbered frameworks — five steps, seven steps — applied to themes such as communication, change, and goal-setting, drawing on rephrased everyday language to illustrate how word choice influences behaviour and outcomes.

What is Mohammed Qahtani's speaking style like?
Mohammed Qahtani structures his sessions around numbered frameworks — five steps, seven steps — applied to themes such as communication, change, and goal-setting, drawing on rephrased everyday language to illustrate how word choice influences behaviour and outcomes.

Mohammed Qahtani structures his sessions around numbered frameworks — five steps, seven steps — applied to themes such as communication, change, and goal-setting, drawing on rephrased everyday language to illustrate how word choice influences behaviour and outcomes.

What topics does Mohammed Qahtani specialise in?
Mohammed Qahtani's sessions cover the influence of language and word choice, strategies for adapting to change, and a framework for transitioning from personal desire to purposeful mission. He won the 2015 World Championship of Public Speaking, beating 30,000 competitors globally, becoming the first Saudi, Arab, and Muslim to hold the title in the competition's 91-year history.

Mohammed Qahtani's sessions cover the influence of language and word choice, strategies for adapting to change, and a framework for transitioning from personal desire to purposeful mission. He won the 2015 World Championship of Public Speaking, beating 30,000 competitors globally, becoming the first Saudi, Arab, and Muslim to hold the title in the competition's 91-year history.

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