Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Ian Rowland And What Does He Do?

I am a professional speaker, trainer and entertainer based in London, England. I speak at conferences and similar events, delivering keynotes, talks and bespoke presentations.

I offer training regarding subjects such as persuasion, cold reading and social skills. My clients include Coca-Cola, Google, the British Olympics team, the Ministry of Defence and the FBI.

I've written a few books which you can find on Amazon. The most popular ones are 'The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading', 'Cold Reading For Business', 'People Joy' and 'The Moon Carrier'.

I'm not a professional magician but I am a member of the Magic Circle and I often add a touch of magic and mindreading to events or conferences.

What Is 'Cold Reading'? How Does It Apply To Business?

The term ‘cold reading’ is usually associated with the 'psychic' industry. It basically means ‘how to talk to people as if you’re psychic’. Cold reading involves a range of techniques that enable you to meet a complete stranger and make statements about their life that create the feeling of profound psychic insight.

Surprising as it may seem, you can take some of the communication psychology of cold reading and apply it, in an ethically positive way, to other contexts that have nothing to do with ‘telling fortunes’. For example, they can help you to build instant rapport, establish credibility and sell goods or services. When you study CRFB with me, among other things you’ll learn how you can talk to a stranger about their life, make seemingly accurate statements and never be wrong!

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Let's talk about how you and I can work together!

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I'll get back to you soon by phone, email, Whatsapp or however you prefer. I'll be happy to discuss how I can help you to achieve your goals and give you a quote.

Where Is Ian Rowland Based?

I am based in London, England, but I work all over the world.

Does Ian Offer 'Virtual' Online Services?

Yes. I prefer teaching and training in person, but I do offer training via Zoom, Teams and other online platforms. All my online training is interactive, engaging and practical.

What Are Ian Rowland’s Most Popular Training Subjects?

My most popular subjects are:

The Practical Persuasion Method (PPM) for sales and any situations in which you’d like to be more persuasive.
You Can Achieve More Than You Think.
Creative Problem-solving.
Cold Reading for Business.
People Joy (the art, power and magic of successful conversations).
Adventures In Magic.

Can Ian Customise His Content?

Yes. In fact, I do this every time. I don't offer pre-packaged, same-every-time talks or training. Every keynote, workshop, and training session is specifically tailored to your goals, your audience and your preferences.

What's Distinctive About Ian Rowland?

I've been told I'm unique!

I have extensive experience in industry, having completed projects in almost every service and manufacturing sector. (I've helped companies to sell everything from glue, shoes and cheese to bread, bicycles and bathrooms, painkillers, pet food and plastic pipes!)

I have senior management experience, having been the UK Sales & Marketing manager for a global IT services company.

I've run my own successful business for about 25 years.

I'm no J.K. Rowling but I am moderately successful author and a few of my books (which you can find on Amazon) have proved quite popular.

I'm something of an authority on cold reading. Derren Brown said my book, 'The Full Facts Book Of Cold Reading', was 'the definitive work' on the subject.

I am a seasoned international performer and entertainer, and a gold star member of the Magic Circle in London.

No one else offers my combination of expertise, experience, practical skills and entertainment. I use humour and audience interaction to make every session memorable and practical. I believe my experience, plus my background as a writer and performer, sets me apart from most other speakers and trainers. But you don't have to take my word for it. You can see what my clients say.

What Time Slots Can Ian Rowland Fill?

Speeches, talks and presentations: whatever you want.

Keynotes: whatever you want.

Training: whatever you want.

One-to-one personal training in real life: you can book me for a half day or a full day.

One-to-one personal training online: A 'session' lasts between 60 and 75 minutes. You can book as many as you like but the minimum is two.

Where Can I Hire Ian Rowland?

Ian Rowland is available in North London, London, Greater London, the Home Counties, Soho, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Glasgow, Liverpool, Hampshire, Tyneside, Nottingham, Sheffield, Bristol, Belfast, Leicester, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Brighton and Hove, Bournemouth/Poole, Teesside, Stoke-on-Trent, Coventry, Sunderland, Reading, Kingston upon Hull, Swansea, Southend-on-Sea, Derby, Plymouth, Luton, Milton Keynes, Norwich, Aberdeen, Northampton, Oxford, Dundee, York, Cambridge and all over the world and online.

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