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Speaking Engagements

Real Conversations. Lived Experience. Lasting Impact.

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I am a TEDx speaker, published author, ordained minister, and certified mindset and trauma-informed coach with over two decades of experience speaking across churches, conferences, corporate organisations, and national platforms.
 

I have been invited to speak at the House of Lords, 10 Downing Street, and TEDx Birmingham City University. I have been featured on ITV News, TBN UK, BBC Radio WM, Premier Christian Radio, and in multiple national publications.
 

My speaking draws from lived experience of abuse, forced marriage, trauma, spiritual harm, and recovery. I speak with honesty, sensitivity, and authority, creating spaces where difficult topics can be explored safely and constructively.
 

I do not sensationalise stories or use shock tactics. I speak to inform, challenge, and strengthen. Every talk is grounded, trauma-informed, and shaped around the needs of your audience.

Who I Speak To

I am invited to speak across a range of settings, including:

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  • Churches and faith-based organisations

  • Conferences and retreats

  • Women’s events

  • Educational settings

  • Community organisations

  • Professional and corporate environments

  • National advocacy and policy events

  • Media and broadcast settings

 

Each engagement is tailored to the audience, context, and purpose of the event.

I have a particular depth of experience speaking within faith communities and understand the unique sensitivities, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with those settings.

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Speaking Topics & Themes

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My talks draw from lived experience, professional practice, and faith, delivered with clarity and care.

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  • Abuse, coercive control, and hidden harm

  • Spiritual abuse and misuse of power

  • Identity, self-worth, and boundaries

  • Recovery, resilience, and rebuilding life

  • Forgiveness, truth, and discernment

  • Mindset, inner strength, and self-leadership

  • Faith, suffering, and spiritual resilience

  • Forced marriage and cultural harm

  • Suicide awareness and surviving the unthinkable

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Talks can be adapted for awareness, education, encouragement, or ministry contexts.

Speaking Formats

I am available for a range of formats, including:

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  • Keynote talks

  • Workshops and seminars

  • Panel discussions

  • Women’s retreats

  • Ministry and teaching sessions

 

Each format is discussed in advance to ensure alignment with the event’s aims.

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Training and CPD for Organisations

Alongside keynote speaking and public engagements, I deliver bespoke training and CPD sessions for organisations, charities, churches, and professional teams.

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These sessions draw on my lived experience, my trauma-informed coaching practice, and over two decades of advocacy work. They are designed to help staff and volunteers develop a deeper understanding of abuse, coercive control, trauma, and recovery, and to respond to those affected with greater confidence, compassion, and care.

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Training can be tailored to your organisation's context, culture, and specific needs. Whether you work in a faith setting, a community organisation, a corporate environment, or a professional services team, I will work with you to create something that is relevant, impactful, and appropriate for your audience.

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Areas training can cover include:

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  • Understanding domestic abuse, coercive control, and hidden harm

  • Recognising and responding to trauma in the workplace or community

  • Spiritual abuse awareness for faith organisations and leaders

  • Supporting survivors with sensitivity and appropriate boundaries

  • Forced marriage and cultural harm awareness

  • Suicide awareness and supporting those in crisis

 

All training is trauma-informed, honest, and delivered with respect for the complexity of these subjects.

What Audiences Can Expect

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  • Clear, grounded communication

  • Sensitive handling of difficult topics

  • Trauma-informed delivery

  • Space for reflection without pressure

  • Honest insight without sensationalism

  • Respect for faith and belief contexts

 

Audiences leave informed, strengthened, and able to reflect with greater understanding.

About Raj

awards & recognitions
Why me - TEDx
The Reality Show - The Only Arranged Marriage
From Sikhism to Christianity Midnight Oil Summit 2010

Booking Information

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Speaking engagements are booked via enquiry to allow each request to be considered appropriately.

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Fees vary depending on event type, duration, location, and travel requirements. These details are discussed once an enquiry is received.

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Raj is available for UK and international engagements and is particularly experienced in faith conference settings across diverse cultural communities.

Testimonials

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Ready to Book Raj for Your Event?

Whether you are planning a keynote, a workshop, a panel discussion, or a ministry session, I would be honoured to bring this conversation to your audience.

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All enquiries are reviewed personally to ensure the right fit for your event, your audience, and the conversation you want to create.
 

To enquire about availability, fees, and how I can best serve your event, please complete the booking form below.

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If you have a question about support or would like to explore your options, you are welcome to get in touch by email.

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There is no pressure to know what you need before reaching out.

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