Sales Kick Off 2026
January and February are often a time when companies hold their’ Kick-Off events. It is an opportunity to bring all of the team together and launch their strategies and plans for the year ahead.
If you planning such an event and looking for an inspirational speaker or a sales speaker, these are just a few of the speakers we have supplied for similar events before.
Marc Hogan is Sales, Communications and Motivational Speaker who was challenged to be a comedian and perform at the Edinburgh Festival within 12months all to win a £1 bet. A former sales & communications trainer, whilst giving a talk to a business audience, a fellow speaker challenged Marc to perform a 21 night, a one-man comedy show at the world’s largest comedy event – the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Within 12 months, sleepless nights and lots of preparation, Marc Hogan won the bet and performed for 21 nights. The result is his inspiring and exhilarating presentation Funny Business: What comedy taught me about business & what business taught me about comedy.
With over 14 years experience in Sales and Communications, Marc’s Funny Business, S.A.L.E.S. and Inspirational Communication programmes have inspired audiences across the U.K. and Europe to seek out opportunities, tackle challenges & improve their communication and influencing skills.
Dr. Alison Edgar MBE is a dynamic and inspiring speaker who brings a unique blend of expertise, energy, and signature Scottish wit to every stage she graces. Known for her relatable charm and engaging delivery, Alison has earned her place as one of the UK’s most respected voices on high performance, change, and achieving results.
What sets Alison apart is her commitment to delivering bespoke content tailored to each organisation. She believes no two businesses are the same, ensuring her sessions align with the unique challenges, goals, and culture of her clients. Alison speaks the language of the organisation on stage, making her message resonate deeply with audiences.
Alison was one of the few women to be recognised with an MBE on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2020 for her services to entrepreneurship and business, and she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education in 2024. With over a decade of experience as a business champion, she has mentored top industry figures. Alison has also played a pivotal role in advising the government on business legislation, contributing to the growth of the UK economy.
One of Britain’s most in-demand motivational speakers, Adrian Webster tells it like it is, drawing on his own varied experience in corporate life and the public sector.
The son of a Yorkshire coal miner, Adrian Webster began his career as a police officer in Bristol. However, unable to contain an entrepreneurial urge and a burning desire to “do something different”, he soon found himself setting up a highly innovative dairy business, before successfully diversifying into a wide range of other areas ranging from frozen food to recruitment and property.
Armed with a genuine love and proven talent for selling, Adrian entered the IT industry, where he quickly established himself as one of the UK’s top sales professionals. From Corporate Sales Manager of US Robotics, Adrian Webster moved to leading distributor Northamber plc as Group Sales & Training Manager, where he led a team of 150 to phenomenal success, and discovered his ability to inspire others.
Adrian Webster is a serial Best-Selling Business Author. His first book ‘Polar Bear Pirates and Their Quest to Reach Fat City‘ was first published in 2002 by Capstone. The Polar Bear Pirate series of books is a uniquely entertaining and often hilarious look at business and personal development.
Phil Olley is a sought-after inspirational speaker and international author, who speaks on Self-Leadership, Transformational Change, Team Engagement, and Business and Personal Growth Strategies. Following an exciting military career, Phil Olley has enjoyed success in sales, financial planning, and running his own business.
In 1999 he established a performance coaching practice drawing on his wide experience of leadership, business and sales, and began working with a number of businesses and individuals (from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies) to help them set goals, generate peak performance and improve their results.
Phil has distilled the ingredients of success into The NEXUS Code, a suite of practical concepts and tools he uses with individuals, teams and businesses, to create breakthroughs in results whilst at the same time increasing professional and personal fulfilment.
Mike Southon is a best-selling author, and keynote speaker on corporate entrepreneurship, sales, and business growth. As Editor-at-Large of The London Business Journal he combines his 40 years’ experience in entrepreneurship with a world-class business network of highly successful businesspeople. Mike brings the magic of entrepreneurship and enterprise to all sizes of organisation, in every type of industry. He delivers keynote speeches, conference moderation, workshops,
Mike has co-founded, built, and sold over 20 businesses, as well as developed in-house venture units in government, hospitality, and engineering. Mike has co-authored many internationally best-selling business books, including The Beermat Entrepreneur, which has sold over 100,000 copies in several languages. He has lectured at many business schools, including the delivery of 11-week undergraduate programmes in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Strategy.
If we can help with your kick-off event please contact us at enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk