Gerard Ramalho
Speaker | Corporate Trainer
Gerard Ramalho is a multi–award-winning television journalist, professional storyteller, and certified John Maxwell Team coach with more than three decades of experience in broadcast media and strategic communication. Throughout his career as a news anchor and reporter, Gerard was responsible for creating and delivering impactful content for both on-air and live, in-person audiences - experience that now informs his work with leaders across industries.
Today, Gerard is the CEO of Ramalho Communications, where he coaches executives, business owners, and high-potential professionals on how to craft clear, compelling messages and deliver them with confidence. He has successfully coached leaders at a Fortune 50 company and regularly lectures at universities, including international programs such as the Oxford Summer Academy in England. He has also taught journalism and storytelling at the university level in Las Vegas.
Specializing in CEO coaching, storytelling, targeted publicity, video production, and strategic messaging, Gerard helps leaders articulate their value, strengthen audience connection, and communicate with purpose. A recipient of seven regional Emmy Awards and a member of the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame, Gerard brings deep industry insight and a passion for impactful communication to every engagement.
SPEAKER SIZZLE REEL
“Gerard possesses a remarkable ability to captivate and engage audiences with his articulate communication style. His wealth of experience in media and public relations is evident in the strategic and impactful way he delivers messages.”
Catherine Oaks
Founder & CEO, SliceXR.com
“We’ve had many keynote speakers at our monthly events, but Gerard’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and talent for holding an audience’s attention were phenomenal.”
John D. Acunto
Founder, Pro Business Connections
CORPORATE TRAINING
Strategic Communication for Leaders
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is streamlining workflows and automating routine tasks, the true differentiator for effective leadership has become unmistakably human: communication. While technology can process data, it can’t replace trust, clarity, or human connection. That’s where strong communication matters most. Effective leadership depends on the ability to clearly guide teams, inspire confidence, and make ideas resonate, especially during times of change.
This training helps leaders strengthen the fundamentals of communication, from body language and vocal presence to telling stories that bring complex or technical information to life. Participants also learn how to project executive presence, influence decision-making, and keep teams engaged during conference calls, presentations, and high-stakes conversations. In an AI-driven world, communication isn’t just important, it’s the skill that sets great leaders apart.
KEYNOTE
The Evolving Role of Media and Why We Should Still Care
Our parents' generation had a different view of the media, and we will view it differently than our kids' generation. Gerard looks at how the media has evolved — everything from changing ethics to sensationalism, to citizen journalists on social media and fake news. What can we believe? What should we look for? And why should we care?
