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A-Z Listing of Speakers

From Branding and Marketing speakers, through to speakers on overcoming adversity and teamwork, to innovation and technology, we can source the right speaker for your conference or event.

Adam Kingl

Adam Kingl is a Next Generation Leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author who speaks on Generation Y, the Return to Human-Centric leadership and Strategic Innovation: Disrupting Your Industry with New Business Models.

Adam Parsons

Adam Parsons is Sky News Business Correspondent having previously presented Wake Up To Money on 5 Live and is an excellent conference host & conference moderator and after dinner speaker

Adam Tuffnell

Adam Tuffnell motivational speaker on leadership speaker and an experienced world yachtsman who circumnavigated the globe ‘the wrong-way’ against prevailing winds and tides.

Adnan Nawaz

Adnan Nawaz is a vastly experienced international News Anchor and Broadcaster and a highly respected conference host, conference moderator and facilitator at conferences across the World.

Adrian Webster

Adrian Webster is one of the UK’s most frequently booked motivational speakers and delivers powerful unique and powerful messages in a fun and unforgettable way through his Polar Bear Pirates.

Alan Chambers MBE

Alan Chambers MBE is a Polar Explorer and an Inspirational, Motivational and leadership speaker who led the first successful British unsupported expedition from Canada to the Geographic North Pole.

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, and is a speaker on politics and communication as well as being a mental health speaker

Alex Alley

Multiple World Record and World Champion sailor, Round the World Yachtsman, and co author of Boat to Boardroom, Alex Alley has spoken at conferences and helped companies all over the world, from sales teams to the boardroom, from charities to some of the world’s biggest blue-chip companies

Alex Barker

Alex Barker is a speaker, facilitator, writer, and community builder, and Pirate. Working alongside author and entrepreneur Sam Conniff, Alex leads their global Be More Pirate network.

Alex Hunter

Alex Hunter is the former Global Head of Online for the Virgin Group and is a speaker on branding & customer service and a popular business speaker at conferences and events across the UK.

Alex James

Alex James is best known as the Bass Player with the band Blur, but is a successful cheese maker and entrepreneurial speaker and motivational speaker.

Alex Sbardella

Alex Sbardella is a retail technology expert, and keynote speaker specialising in the application of the latest innovations to solve retail’s biggest hurdles, and making complex technology trends understandable for non-technical audiences.

Alexis Conran

Alexis Conran is a TV presenter, Magician and keynote speaker on security, scams, and risk and how businesses can protect themselves from security threats.

Alison Edgar

Alison Edgar, The Entrepreneur’s Godmother and Managing Director of Sales Coaching Solutions is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader. She speaks on the Secrets of Successful Sales and Intrepreneurship.

Allister Heath

Allister Heath is currently the Telegraph’s Deputy Editor and a highly respected speaker on the economy and the future of the media in the digital age.

Allyson Stewart Allen

Allyson Stewart-Allen is a renowned advisor, author, speaker, educator, and NED whose expertise in brand internationalisation is sought by leading businesses globally through her consultancy, publications, appearances, and corporate education.

Andrew Bernard

Andrew Bernard (Bernie) is a Professional Motivator Speaker, Cancer Survivor, Author, CSR Expert, TEDx Speaker, Designer, Inventor who happens to be an entrepreneur. Bernie speaks on a number of topics covering overcoming adversity, entrepreneurship and supporting each other.

Andrew McMillian

Andrew McMillian is one of the UK’s most respected speakers on Customer Service & Customer Engagement, having been part of driving force behind John Lewis renowned customer service for 28 years.

Andrew Neil

Andrew Neil is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Press Holdings Media Group and highly respected broadcaster, journalist, conference host and speaker on the current political and economic climate

Andrew Wilson

Andrew Wilson is a vastly experienced news presenter and award-winning foreign correspondent and an experienced conference host and facilitator

Andy Hanselman

Andy Hanselman is an experienced professional business speaker and author of “Think In 3D!” who specialises in business improvement, speaking on leadership, dealing with change and improving customer service.

Andy Lopata

Andy Lopata is a specialist speaker on networking and social media strategy and how you can build effective new relationships with clients.

Andy Smith

Andy Smith is the Exec Director of LVCG and Chairman of Bright Bricks the worlds largest brick model building company globally and a motivational and business speaker.

Angela Lamont

Angela Lamont is a vastly experienced Conference Host, Conference Facilitator and Awards Presenter, whose speciality is presenting science, technology and engineering events and television shows

Anj Handa

Anj Handa is the Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers, a dynamic movement of changemakers who speak up for women's rights. She is a speaker on social impact, inclusion and How to Win Supporters and Influence People in a World of Digital

Anna Hemmings

Anna Hemmings is a keynote motivational speaker on high performance, who uses her experiences as a two-time Olympic Kayaker to help businesses perform under pressure and develop mental toughness.

Anne Wafula Strike

Anne was a fit and healthy child before polio struck when she was two years old, but went on to become a Paralympian athlete and now motivational and inspirational speaker

Anthony Bennett

Anthony Bennett is an inspirational speaker and motivational speaker & fundraiser who learned how to walk, talk and speak again after contracting three virus infections at the same time

Anthony Hilton

Anthony Hilton is one of the UK’s leading respected financial journalists and is a speaker and conference host on the economy and financial issues within the UK and in Europe.

Asari Hill

Asari Hill is an International Transformational Consultant & Public Speaker. For over 34 years Asari has been helping individuals and organisations to develop and to achieve greater business outcomes through the prism of diversity.

Ashley John-Baptiste

Ashley John-Baptiste is a young BBC broadcast journalist and presenter who has a remarkable story of how he overcame his troubled childhood to study at one of the world’s best universities.

Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson

Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of the UK’s most successful and celebrated Paralympians and an inspirational and motivational speaker.

Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle is a well-loved adventurer and television presenter, who is an inspirational and motivational speaker on subjects such teamwork and overcoming adversity

Ben Keene

Ben Keene is a Social Entrepreneur and Inspirational Speaker who co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing simultaneously in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island.

Ben Ryan

Ben Ryan was the coach of the Fiji Rugby & team that won Gold at the 2016 Olympics, and is a keynote speaker on peak performance and team work

Benjamin Mee

Benjamin Mee is an inspiring and motivational Speaker and author of “We Bought a Zoo”, which was turned into a Hollywood film starring Matt Damon.

Bennett Arron

Bennett Arron is an award winning writer, and stand up comedian and speaker on Identity Theft, Fraud and GDPR, having had his own Identity stolen leaving him penniless and homeless

Bianca Miller-Cole

Runner up on the BBC’s Apprentice, Bianca Miller-Cole is the Founder of “Bianca Miller London” and an engaging keynote speaker on branding and entrepreneurship.

Big Ian Donaghy

Big Ian Donaghy is a passionate inspirational and keynote speaker who works tirelessly to raise dementia awareness, combat loneliness and provide grief support.

Bill Grimsey

Bill Grimsey is a business speaker and retailer with 45 years active experience. During his career he held senior Director positions at Budgens and Tesco and speaks on the Future of the High Street.

BJ Cunningham

BJ Cunningham is a serial entrepreneur, often best known for Death Cigarettes, and is a charismatic speaker on branding, customer loyalty, and power of provocation

Blaire Palmer

Blaire Palmer is an authoritative speaker on leadership in change, having spent over 20 years in the boardrooms of international and global companies.

Brad Burton

Brad Burton is an entrepreneur and founder of the UK’s largest networking business, and motivational speaker and best selling author of “Get off Your Arse.”

Bruce Dickinson

Best known as the lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson is a man of many talents and is a keynote speaker, entrepreneur, brewmaster, creative thinker and a commercial airline pilot

Cally Beaton

Cally Beaton is a media executive, entrepreneur, performer and a keynote speaker on leadership culture, change and how the be creative whilst keeping an eye on the bottom line.

Caroline Goyder

Caroline Goyder is the Founder and Creator of The Gravitas Method, and a respected and in demand speaker on how to improve confidence and to speak with impact.

Caspar Berry

Caspar Berry is a Cambridge Educated, former Professional Poker Player and thought-provoking business speaker on Risk Taking & Decision Making.

Caspar Craven

Caspar is speaker on leadership and teamwork. He has built and led teams in global corporations, struggling businesses and high growth businesses. He has built a team on a trophy-winning world racing yacht and sailed around the world: with his wife and three children aged 9, 7 and 2.

Cate Trotter

Cate Trotter is the Founder and Head of Trends at Insider Trends, and an adviser and speaker at events helping companies to know what is coming next in the world of retail.

Catherine Knibbs

Catherine Knibbs is a clinical researcher, expert in Cybertrauma and speaker helping companies and individuals understand human behaviours in a digital world and helps to explain why we behave in the manner we do online.

Celia Delaney

As a keynote speaker and comedian, Celia Delaney aims to educate and entertain in equal measure. She is known as an inspiring public speaker on effective presentation skills, persuasion, and confidence and sometimes surprises audiences by singing during her speeches

Celia Gates

Whether Woman - an energizing speaker on innovation and transformation, founder of the Global Brainstorm and creator of a compelling way to think outside the box – the Whether System™.

Cerrie Burnell

Inspirational and Motivational Speaker, Cerrie Burnell was one of the few visibly disabled presenters on television. Her story is one of fantastic positivity and perseverance.

Charlie McMurdie

Charlie McMurdie is the former Head of Scotland Yards of Economic and Cyber Crime, and a respected conference speaker on cybersecurity and online crime.

Chris Boardman

Chris Boardman is a gold medal-winning cyclist and co-founder of Boardman Bikes and a respected speaker on building a high-performance team and developing innovation culture.

Chris Brindley

Chris Brindley MBE is the respected former MD of Metro Bank and is a leading speaker on dealing with change, customer experiences, employee engagement, and sales management.

Chris Hunter

Chris Hunter is a former British Army Intelligence office and bomb disposal specialist who is a keynote speaker on risk, leadership and decision making.

Chris Moon

Chris Moon is an inspiring and motivating speaker on overcoming adversity after losing an arm and a leg when he trod on a mine in a minefield in East Africa.

Chris Roebuck

Chris Roebuck is a globally experienced senior business leader and is a speaker on leadership transformation, employee engagement and maximising performance.

Christian Howes

Christian Howes is an experienced digital marketer helping some of the biggest brands use data in innovative ways and is a popular keynote speaker on Big Data, innovation, and marketing.

Christian Kromme

Christian's is an world renowned expert in disruptive technologies and the author of the Amazon best-selling book ‘Humanification - Go Digital, Stay Human'

Christopher Howell

Christopher Howell is a speaker and magician who specializes in creative thinking and improving communication skills. He delivers entertaining talks that explore our potential to innovate and to think more creatively and clearly communicate with our clients.

Chuka Umunna

Chuka Umunna is a former MP and sought-after keynote speaker and strategic corporate advisor to companies on business-critical issues that impact on long term value, reputation and narrative – environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) factors in particular.

Clarke Carlisle

Clarke Carlisle is a former professional football and television presenter who is a keynote speaker on mental health, having suffered from complex depressive disorder throughout his career.

Clive Coleman

Clive Coleman is a Barrister, comedy writer and after dinner speaker and known to many as the BBC’s Legal Correspondent.

CLIVE MYRIE

Clive Myrie is a news presenter and journalist who works for the BBC, presenting the main news, and is an excellent conference and awards host.

Cris Beswick

Cris Beswick is an ex-entrepreneur & CEO turned globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, strategic advisor and bestselling author on innovation culture.

Dame Kelly Holmes

Dame Kelly Holmes is an outstanding motivational and after dinner speaker, and shares how she overcame adversity to achieve her lifelong dream and win Olympic Gold.

Dame Stella Rimington

Dame Stella Rimington was the first woman to become Director General of MI5 in 1992 and is a successful author and business and keynote speaker.

Dan Cobley

Dan Cobley is a former Managing Director of Google UK & Ireland and successful entrepreneur in his own right and a leading speaker on digital strategy and marketing.

Dan Keeley

Dan Keeley is one of the UK’s leading mental health activists, thought leader and keynote speaker on a mission to empower the UK to speak up when they are suffering. In 2017, after a 5 year battle with bipolar disorder and coming close to taking his own life, Dan ran 1250 miles from the Colosseum in Rome back to the London Eye.

Dan Reed

Dan Reed is the Head of Platform Delivery at Barclays, Dad of two beautiful children and Founder of Career Dad and is a speaker on equality and gender diversity; flexible working; and, career progression.

Daniel Bobroff

Daniel Bobroff is the founder of Coded Futures, advising on the future of retail, and is a keynote speaker, technology speaker and strategist working in all areas of retail.

Danny Crates

Paralympic gold medalist Danny Cates is a highly sought after motivational speaker, conference host and after dinner speaker.

Dave Coplin

Dave Coplin is the former Chief Envisioning officer of Microsoft in the UK and is a sought-after technology thought leader and keynote business speaker.

Dave Fishwick

Dave Fishwick is an entrepreneurial speaker, and owner of one for the leading minibus firms in the UK, but often best known to many for his Channel 4 Show “Bank of Dave.”

David & Carrie Grant

David & Carrie Grant are TV Presenters and singing coaches and business trainers and speakers on teamwork, change management and leadership

David Magliano

David Magliano is a respected Marketing and Branding Speaker and was Director of Marketing for the London 2012 Olympics

David Rowan

David Rowan is currently the Editor-at-large and founding Editor-in-chief of WIRED’s UK edition and a keynote speaker on the digital age.

David Smith

David Smith is the Economics Editor of The Sunday Times and is a regular speaker at conferences and business events on the UK economy and Brexit.

Debbie Catt

Debbie Catt is a highly experienced Corporate Communications and Public Relations Consultant and acclaimed Trainer with an excellent reputation as an entertaining and inspiring Speaker.

Debra Searle

Debra Searle is a solo Atlantic rower and entrepreneur and speaker on motivation, achieving against the odds and dealing with change. Debra has founded 5 companies including MIX Diversity Developers, a diversity consultancy and training company

Declan Curry

Declan Curry is former BBC Business Presenter and popular conference host and facilitator as well as an after-dinner speaker on the economy.

Deirdre Bounds

Deirdre Bounds is an ethical entrepreneur and Founder of Travel Firms 'Gocambio.com' and 'i-to-i.com' and is a speaker on leadership, ethical business, and entrepreneurship.

Dominic Colenso

Using techniques taken from his early career as a professional actor, Dominic Colenso is one of the UK’s leading performance experts, known for helping organisations around the world unlock the star potential of their people.

Donna Fraser

Donna Fraser is a four times Olympian and is an inspirational speaker on teamwork, and overcoming adversity having overcome breast cancer.

Dr Alison Vincent

Dr Alison Vincent is a thought leader, and keynote speaker on disruption and technology with 30 years experience in Global Businesses holding senior level positions in Cisco, HSBC, NDS, Micro Focus and IBM

Dr Beth Healey

Dr Beth Healey, is an Emergency Medicine doctor and inspirational speaker and has worked for several years in the NHS as well as a variety of international settings. She is a specialist on isolation and the effects of isolation including stress and anxiety.

Dr James Bellini

James describes himself as ‘an historian of the future’ with a close interest in key trends and strategic challenges facing current and future business up to horizon 2030 and beyond.

Dr. Ed Coats

Dr. Ed Coats is a doctor working in obstetrics and acute care but is an extreme sports explorer and motivational and inspirational speaker.

Ed Stafford

Ed Stafford is TV presenter and explorer and adventurer and is a motivational and inspirational speaker described by Sir Ranulph Fiennes as “truly extraordinary.”

Eddie Eagle Edwards

Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards is an inspiring, fun and entertaining after-dinner speaker and motivational speaker

Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall is an inspirational and motivational speaker and is a former winner of Englands Strongest Man, as well as winner of the Worlds Strongest Man in 2017.

Eliza Filby

Eliza Filby is a keynote speaker, writer, and consultant on generations and in particular the new millennials.

Ellis Watson

Ellis Watson is a business leader whose varied career from Celador, Syco, and the Mirror Group to name a few, make him a respected and thought-provoking business and leadership speaker.

Esther Stanhope

Esther Stanhope is an international speaker, impact Guru and former live BBC Producer dedicated to helping clients and their staff to become more confident and charismatic leaders. Esther now uses her expertise to help her corporate clients to communicate better

Fabrice Muamba

Fabrice Muamba is an inspirational speaker and a former footballer who was forced to retire from the game when he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch playing against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup.

Farrah Storr

Farrah Storr is a keynote and inspirational speaker on leadership, motivation, diversity, media, press relation and women as leaders and is the award-winning editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan.

Frank Dick

Frank Dick is one of the UK’s most popular and respected inspirational and motivational speakers. A speaker on high performance, his speech on “mountain and valley people,” lives long in the memories of delegates after the event.

Fraser Doherty

Fraser Doherty is an entrepreneur and business speaker and the founder of the 100% Fruit jam company, SuperJam.

Gail Emms

Gail Emms is a former elite badminton player, Olympic silver medallist, and Commonwealth champion and inspirational and motivational speaker.

Gareth Thomas

A former Welsh Rugby player, Gareth Thomas has become one of the most iconic figures in rugby, when he revealed he was gay – making him at the time the only openly gay high profile sportsman in the UK.

Garry Herbert

Garry Herbert trained barrister, passionate BBC Olympic Commentator and inspirational and motivational speaker who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

Garry Richardson

After 45 years at the BBC Garry Richardson takes you behind the scenes with a fund of hilarious stories from his broadcasting life. From Sport, Entertainment and politics, Gary is also able to deliver a motivational speech incorporating video and slides from his career.

Gary Hibberd

Gary Hibberd is a regular speaker and writer on the topic of Cyber Security and Business Continuity. As a keynote speaker, Gary demonstrates a passion and ability for communicating technical matters which has earned him the title of ‘Professor of Communicating Cyber’.

Gary Hutton

Gary Hutton is an Awarding winning Charity Founder, author of the book 'Product of a Postcode' and an inspirational and motivational speaker who talks on the importance of education in life and how you can overcome adversity and take on any challenges thrown at you.

Gavin Brown

Gavin Brown is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and an expert speaker on FinTech, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology, and an educational and corporate strategist.

Gavin Esler

Gavin Esler is an award-winning television and radio broadcaster, writer and journalist and is a popular and respected choice of conference host and moderator for events.

Geoff Burch

Geoff Burch is considered by many to Britain’s “Alternative Business Guru” and is a keynote speaker on customer service, leadership, and sales.

Geoff Ramm

Geoff Ramm is a specialist speaker in Customer Service and Marketing and creator of Celebrity Service and OMG Marketing. Geoff knows the only way to get more customers is the create the best marketing, and that excellent customer service leads to a successful business.

Gerald Ratner

Gerald Ratner is a British businessman and a retail speaker and after dinner speaker, best known for his gaffe that pushed his family jewellery business to near bankruptcy.

Gianfranco Chicco

Gianfranco Chicco is a conference director, marketing strategist, speaker and writer, acting as a cultural translator between different worlds. He has been working in digital since 1999, creating experiences that bring people together by bridging the gap between the digital and physical layers.

Graeme Codrington

Graeme Codrington is a keynote speaker on the trends affecting how people live, work, interact and connect with each other, and founder of TommorrowToday Global.

Greg Nugent

Greg Nugent served as Director of Brand, Marketing and Culture for the London Olympics and Paralympics and as a speaker offers his advice on branding strategy and customer services.

Guy Browning

Guy Browning is an engaging business speaker on creativity and innovation and an experience conference host. His speeches are a mix of serious business messages and advice but with a slice of humour.

Hamish McRae

Hamish McRae is a highly respected futurist and keynote speaker and author of The World in 2020: Power, Culture, and Prosperity.

Hamish Taylor

Hamish Taylor is a turnaround speaker and business speaker that has lead some of the leading UK companies through periods of change.

Harry Daymond

Harry Daymond is an inspirational award-winning young entrepreneur, business speaker and founder of Kart Kompany Ltd. Harry speaks on starting your own business, taking opportunities and overcoming challenges.

Helen Fospero

Helen Fospero is a TV journalist, reporter and News presenter who is regularly invited to host awards events and chair conferences.

Helen Richardson Walsh

Helen Richardson Walsh won a Gold Medal as part of the GB women’s hockey team at the 2016 Olympics and is a keynote motivational speaker and speaker on equality.

Helen Sharman

Helen Sharman is an inspirational Speaker and is the First British Astronaut in Space spending eight days orbiting the earth on the Mir Space station in 1991.

Hilary Devey

Hilary is the CEO and Chairman of Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network, and is an inspirational role model for entrepreneurs.

Holly Tucker

Holly Tucker is one of the Founders of notonthehighstreet.com and Holly & Co and is a highly regarded advocate and keynote speaker on small businesses.

Inma Martinez

Inma Martinez is a Technology Speaker, data scientist and technology product maverick having been a pioneer in the mobile industry since the late1990s.

James Averdieck

James Averdieck was the founder of revolutionary Gü Chocolate Puds and is a serial entrepreneur and respected speaker on marketing, branding, and leadership.

James Poulter

James Poulter is the former Head of Lego Group’s Emerging Platform team and a leading thought leader and keynote speaker on the future of work, voice technology, conversational artificial intelligence, and social media.

Jamie Barlett

Jamie Bartlett is the Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at the think-tank Demos and a speaker on Social Media and CyberSecurity.

Jamie Murray Wells

Jamie Murray Wells is an entrepreneur and business speaker and founder of Glasses Direct, which he created and developed while he was still at University.

Jamie Woodruff

Jamie Woodruff is an ethical hacker and considered to be one of the leading authorities and speakers on hacking and cybersecurity.

Jamil Qureshi

Jamil Qureshi is a world recognised speaker on all aspects of the psychology of performance and has delivered over 1000 talks in 24 different countries to over a quarter of a million people!

Javier Bajer

Javier Bajer is Cultural Architect and is a speaker on leadership and cultural change, having spent the last 20 years helping organisations change old habits, and allowing their new strategies to work.

Jaz Ampaw-Farr

Jaz Ampaw-Farr is an inspirational speaker who overcame incredible hardship during her early life but has gone onto become a TV Presenter, author and trainer who has consulted governments worldwide.

Jeff Grout

Jeff Grout is a specialist speaker on leadership and change and is the former Managing Director of Robert Half International and former business manager to Sir Clive Woodward.

Jez Rose

Jez Rose is a behavioural expert, best selling author, and speaker on communication and culture challenges and workplace wellbeing

Jim Lawless

Jim Lawless is an inspirational & motivational speaker and a leading authority on AQ: developing organisational AdaptAbility skills to deliver bold, fast change. He also works with senior leaders to build cultures that can adapt and deliver

Jo Fairley

Jo Fairley is the co-founder of Green & Black’s Chocolate and is in demand keynote business speaker on entrepreneurs, branding and marketing

Jo Malone

Jo Malone is the founder of one of the UK’s leading Fragrance and cosmetics brands and is an authoritative speaker on entrepreneurship, women in business and customer experience.

Joanna Rowsell Shand

Joanna Rowsell Shand is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist Cyclist, winning Gold in 2012 and 2016, and is a motivational and inspirational speaker on teamwork and overcoming adversity

João Bocas

João Bocas is an expert and keynote speaker in wearable technology. His passion lies in helping others, sharing experiences, transferring knowledge, working collaboratively, and helping businesses adopt the latest digital trends and innovations.

Joe Simpson

Joe Simpson, one of the world's best known mountaineers, has drawn from his experiences to become a leading author and motivational speaker. “Touching the Void”, the story of his amazing survival, having shattered his leg and been left for dead in a crevasse high in the Andes, has sold over a million copies worldwide.

John Amaechi

John Amaechi is a former British NBA Basketball player, psychologist, consultant and speaker on High Performance.

John Hoskison

John Hoskison is a former Professional Golfer and schools speaker whose career was cut short after a drink driving incident saw him sent to prison.

John McCarthy

John’s McCarthy is a journalist, author and motivational speaker who was Britons longest-held hostage in Lebanon, where he spent five years in captivity before his release.

John Nichol

John Nichol was a Royal Air Force Pilot whose face became known across the world when in 1991 he was shot down during the Gulf War and was paraded on national television with his co-pilot John Peters.

John Volanthen

John Volanthen is an IT Consultant and specialist Cave Diver and hit the headlines in 2018 when he was part of the rescue team that saved 12 young footballers trapped in caves in Thailand.

Jon Burkhart

Jon Burkhart is an award-winning keynote speaker, content strategist and copywriter.He’s best known for co-authoring Newsjacking: The Urgent Genius of Real-time Advertising and co-founding Urgent Genius

Jon White

Jon is a former Royal Marine, who while on his final military command was on patrol in Afghanistan with his Troop, stepped on a Pressure Plate Improvised Explosive Device and lost three limbs.

Jonathan MacDonald

Jonathan MacDonald is an inventor, investor, Sunday Times bestselling author and thought leader and keynote speaker on expanding the way people think.

Julianne Ponan

Julianne is the CEO of Creative Nature, the Superfood Brand and Award-winning Business Director, and entrepreneurial speaker.

Julie Deane

Julie Dean is the founder & CEO of The Cambridge Satchel Company and is keynote and business speaker on entrepreneurship, creativity, and branding.

Julie Meyer

Julie Meyer is a leading investor and entrepreneur in digital, high-growth, early-stage businesses around the world and a keynote speaker on Investment and Entrepreneurship.

Julz Adeniran

Julz Adeniran is a young international athlete and motivational speaker, who despite a tough upbringing is striving towards international success.

Justin Hughes

Justin is a former RAF fighter pilot and Red Arrows Pilot, and an authoritative speaker on teamwork achieving high performance.

Justin King

Justin King was the CEO of Sainsburys plc for ten years, and is credited with reviving the company in the face of growing competition is in demand as a speaker on leadership, turnaround and retailing.

Justin Webb

Justin Webb is a Radio 4 Today presenter and former BBC North America Editor and is an experience conference host and after dinner speaker.

Kanya King MBE

Kanya King is a world-renowned entrepreneur and inspirational speaker on Diversity and leadership and founder of the MOBO Awards

Karren Brady

Baroness Karren Brady CBE is one of the most influential, high profile and respected female business leaders in the UK and demand as a keynote business speaker.

Kate Ancketill

Kate Ancketill a speaker on innovation and marketing and is the lead behind GDR Creative Intelligence, which specialises in providing insights on the innovations that will change the shape of business over the next two to five years

Kate Hardcastle

Kate Hardcastle MBE is known as the Customer Whisperer and is the UK’s leading ‘go-to’ business expert on consumer insight for National TV & Media and keynote speaker on customer engagement and behaviour

Katherine Baker

As a key-note speaker, facilitator, coach, and writer, Katherine inspires people to maximise their personal and professional potential through developing deeper self-understanding and stronger communication techniques.

Katie Derham

Katie Derham is a former News Presenter and now Radio 3 Presenter, who presents the Proms on BBC television and is a fantastic conference host and awards host.

Katie Maycock

Katie Maycock is a Burnout Specialist and Speaker. She specializes in talking about the impact that stress has on the body and mind and how it can reduce productivity, mental clarity and how it’s limiting people and how it can be prevented.

Katie Piper

Katie Piper is an inspiring and motivational speaker who was left with severe burns to her face and blinded in her left eye after a horrific acid attack.

Kavita Oberoi

Kavita Oberoi is founder of Oberoi Consulting and one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs and is highly sought-after as a corporate and keynote speaker.

Kelly Cates

Kelly Cates – Sports Presenter & Conference Host

Kevin Gaskell

Kevin Gaskell is the former head of UK operations for Porsche and BMW, and an in-demand motivational and business speaker on building world-class businesses and business turnaround

Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan OBE is a former England, Liverpool Footballer and Former Manager of England and one of the most inspirational football speakers on the circuit.

Kriss Akabusi

Kriss Akabusi has been a well-known face to the motivational speaking circuit for over 20 years and continues to inspire the audience with his bubbly personality and enthusiasm.

Kryan Bracken

Kyran Bracken is a former England Rugby Player who was part of the team that won the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and is a motivational speaker and entertaining after-dinner speaker.

Lady Michelle Mone

Lady Michelle Mone is best known as the Founder of Ultimo Lingerie, one of the UK’s leading lingerie companies, and is a popular business and keynote speaker.

Larry Hochman

Larry is a leading global Customer Relationship expert who has rolled out culture change initiatives including British Airways' 'Winning for Customers' programme and is a keynote speaker on customer service and retention.

Laurence Kemball-Cook

Laurence Kemball-Cook is the award-winning founder and CEO of Pavegen Systems, an innovative clean technology company, and keynote speaker on renewable energies and disruptive technologies.

Linda Moir

Linda Moir is an authoritative speaker on customer services having spent 30 years working with high profiles businesses and organisations to deliver outstanding customer service and engagement.

Lisa Potts

Lisa Potts is an inspirational speaker and George Medal holder, who is best known for her bravery when as a Nursery Teacher was severely injured protecting children at her school, from a machete attack by a man with severe paranoid schizophrenia.

Liza Pavlakos

Liza Pavlakos is a motivational and keynote speaker, mentor, philanthropist, and human rights supporter. Her life story is a narrative of grit and gravitas, a testimony of a journey from abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, and abduction to a self-made entrepreneur.

Lord Bilimoria

Karan Bilimoria is the founder of Cobra Beer and Chairman of the Cobra Beer Partnership Limited and a prominent speaker on branding, marketing, and leadership.

Lord Digby Jones

Digby Jones is a highly respected and international speaker and business speaker and the former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, the UK’s ‘Voice of Business.

Lord Michael Grade

Lord Michael Grade is the former controller of BBC1, CEO of Channel 4 and former Executive Chairman of ITV and a highly respected business speaker on the media.

Lord Norman Lamont

Lord Norman Lamont is the former Chancellor of the Exchequer under John Major from 1990 to 1993 and is a keynote speaker on the economy, Brexit and the current political climate.

Lord Robert Winston

Lord Robert Winston is a Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London and a speaker on science and education, and an entertaining after-dinner speaker.

Lord Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe is two time Olympic Gold Medallist and former head of London 2012 Olympic Team and in-demand motivational and leadership speaker.

Lord Stuart Rose

Lord Stuart Rose is best known for his time as CEO and Chairman of Marks & Spencer, and is Chairman of Ocado and is a leading business speaker on change, retailing and leadership.

Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin is a widely respected, broadcaster and TV presenter currently presents Breakfast on BBC One and is a popular choice to host conferences and awards events.

Lucy Adams

Lucy Adams was the HR Director on the Executive Board at the BBC during one of that organisation's most turbulent periods and is a respected speaker on disruption.

Lucy Hockings

Lucy Hockings is a presenter on BBC World News anchors its daily flagship programme GMT and is a respected conference facilitator, host, and moderator.

Lynne Franks

Lynne Franks is considered by many as the pioneer of modern-day PR, who created London Fashion Week, The British Fashion Awards, inspired the world’s largest Aids/HIV fundraiser and launched Green Consumer Week to name a few.

Marc Hogan

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.

Marc Koska

Marc Koska is an entrepreneur and keynote speaker who developed of the revolutionary disposable syringe, the iconic K-1 syringe, the world's first 'auto-disable' syringe for the curative market.

Marc Woods

Marc Woods is a former Paralympian gold medallist swimmer and an established and respected motivational speaker on leadership, teamwork, and communication.

Maria Conceicao

Maria Conceicao is an inspirational speaker and is the first Portuguese Woman to summit Mount Everest, trek to both the North & South Poles and do this all in aid of raising money for a charity she founded helping familes and children in the slums of Bangladesh.

Mark Foster

Mark Foster is one of the UK’s most recognisable swimmers of his generation and is an inspirational and motivational speaker who speaks on winning, improving performance and diversity in sport.

Mark Gallagher

Having been involved in Formula One for over 25 years, including being a key member of the senior management team at Jordan Grand Prix, Mark Gallagher is a well-placed speaker to talk on teamwork, leadership and achieving high performance.

Mark Richardson

Mark Richardson is a former world-class athlete who enjoyed success at an Olympic and World Championship level and is now a leading speaker on Management and People Development.

Mark Van Rijmenam

Mark van Rijmenam is a speaker on emerging technologies and in particular on Big Data, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence and how they are changing organisations.

Mark Wright

Mark Wright is an influential entrepreneur and self-taught digital marketing specialist and speaker, who won the BBC show The Apprentice in 2014 and runs one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies.

Martin McCourt

Martin McCourt is an experienced speaker on manufacturing, marketing, and design having spent 40 years working at the heart of British-based manufacturing, for Dyson, Mars, Duracell, Toshiba and Pelikan.

Martine Wright

Martine Wright MBE is a Paralympian and inspirational and motivational speaker, who lost both legs in the Circle line bombing during the 2005 terrorist attacks in London.

Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson is one of Englands most successful rugby players and was part of the England team, that won the World Cup in 2003, and is a popular choice of after-dinner speaker, awards host, and motivational speaker.

Matt Ellison

Matt Ellison is an inspiring and thought provoking transgender speaker. His life experience as a trans man himself means those who hear Matt speak are inspired and encouraged

Michael Acton Smith

Michael Acton Smith is an entrepreneur & technology speaker and founder of Mind Candy that made Moshi Monsters, the online game for Children that gain worldwide success.

Michelle Dewberry

Michelle is a businesswoman and broadcaster and keynote speaker who came to the public attention when she won the second series of the Apprentice on BBC2.

Mike Southon

Mike Southon is the Beermat Entrepreneur and is a mentor, best selling author, and keynote speaker on sales, business growth, creativity and entrepreneurship

Monty Halls

Monty Halls is a broadcaster, former Royal Marine, marine biologist, travel writer, and leadership specialist and motivational speaker

Naga Munchetty

Naga Munchetty is currently one of the main presenters for BBC Breakfast and occasional Newsnight Presenter and is an experienced conference host and moderator

Neil Mullarkey

Neil Mullarky is the co-founder of the world famous improvisation group The Comedy Store Players and is an engaging speaker on improving communication and building high performance teams.

Nick Jankel

Nick Jankel is a Cambridge-educated thought leader and keynote speaker on organisational transformation, opening minds to the endless possibilities in the networked age.

Nick Leeson

Nick Leeson is known worldwide as the man who broke Barings Bank and is now a keynote speaker at conferences and events.

Nick Saunders

Nick Saunders is a keynote speaker known to many as The Family Man, who turns relationships into results by demonstrating how your work colleagues and like your family and you need to get on to achieve greater success.

Nicolas Hamilton

Nicolas Hamilton is an inspirational speaker and motivational speaker who has become a successful motor racing driver, despite having Cerebral Palsy and brother of Lewis Hamilton

Nigel Risner

Nigel Risner has been speaking for over 20 years and is a leadership specialist and business speaker on peak performance and author of “It’s a Zoo Around Here”

Owen O’Kane

Owen is a psychotherapist, speaker and author of the globally acclaimed book, ‘Ten To Zen’. He has over 25 years experience in the mental health sector and is a former NHS Mental Health Clinical lead.

Paul Hargreaves

Paul Hargreaves is the Founder and Chief Executive of Cotswold Fayre Ltd and a keynote speaker on leadership, being compassionate as a leader and creating businesses that are a force for good.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK’s leading economic research institute, since January 2011 and in demand as a speaker on subjects such as the economy, public finances, tax and climate change.

Paul Mason

Paul Mason is a former Channel 4 and BBC journalist and broadcaster and filmmaker and a keynote business speaker on the economy and finance and the digital era.

Paul McGee

Paul McGee is a motivational speaker, best known to many as the SUMO Guy. A best selling international author, Paul’s main aim is to help people S.U.M.O – Shut Up, Move On or Stop, Understand, Move On!

Paula Reid

Paula Reid is an Adventurer and Round the World Yachtswoman, who is a motivational speaker specialising in the psychology of Going Knowingly Into The Unknown.

Penny Mallory

Penny Mallory is a World Rally Championship, TV Presenter, Mental Toughness Expert and Team Performance Coach & Keynote speaker. Penny is an expert on developing Mental Toughness; the ability to deal with the stress and pressure of life.

Perry McCarthy

Perry McCarthy is an entertaining after-dinner speaker and an inspiring motivational speaker, best known to many as the original Stig from the BBC show Top Gear.

Peter Williams

Peter Williams is a vastly experienced speaker on retail, leadership, and customer service have spent over 30 years in a variety of roles in retail including being CEO of Selfridges.

Phil Olley

Phil Olley is a sought-after inspirational speaker and focus coach who works with companies and individuals throughout the world to help them dramatically enhance performance, improve results, and achieve their goals.

Professor Steve Peters

Professor Steve Peters is a psychiatrist and keynote speaker on Peak Performance and leadership and is the resident psychiatrist at Team GB Cycling.

Professor Tony Travers

Professor Tony Travers is a professor in the London School of Economics Government Department and co-director of LSE London and speaker on public finance, local government and London Government.

PY Gerbeau

Py Gerbeau is a French businessman who has completed nine successful business turnarounds and is a keynote speaker on business turnaround, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Rachel Elnaugh

Rachel Elnaugh is an entrepreneurial speaker and the Founder of the experience brand Red Letter Days and former Dragon on BBC2’s Dragons Den

Rafe Offer

Rafe Offer is a leading authority speaker on brand management and innovation. Rafe has worked for Disney, Coca Cola, and Diageo and consulted for some of the world’s top companies.

Richard Gerver

Richard Gerver is considered to be one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation having turned around a failing school into one of the most acclaimed learning establishments.

Richard McCann

Richard McCann is an inspirational, powerful and moving motivational speaker, and founder of the ICan Academy designed to help ignite people’s mindsets and allow them to grow, develop and become more successful

Richard Newman

Richard Newman is a Communications and Leadership Speaker and founder of Body Talk Training, hosting over 1000 presentations for clients worldwide.

Richard Noble

Richard was the driving force behind the Thrust2 programme which brought the World Land Speed Record back to Britain in 1983 and is a respected speaker on leadership and innovation.

Richard Reed

Richard Reed is best known as the founder of Innocent Drinks, who led their brand identity for 15 years and is a keynote speaker on branding, Entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Richard West

Richard West is an experienced businessman and leadership speaker with a background in Formula 1 Motor Racing, having worked for some of the leading racing teams.

Rita Clifton

Rita Clifton CBE is a former Vice Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi and former CEO and Chairman of Interbrand for over 15 years and is a leading speaker on branding.

Rob Forkan

Rob Forkan is the co-Founder of the Gandy Brothers with his brother Paul and is an inspirational business speaker and speaker on overcoming adversity.

Roberta Lucca

Roberta Lucca is the co-founder and CEO of the BAFTA-winning Bossa Studios, a scaleup games company based in London, and of BOLDR, part game, part AI virtual coach.

Roger Black

Roger Black is a former Olympic Athlete who has been one of the UK's most popular motivational speakers in the last two decades.

Roger Bootle

Roger Bootle is considered to be one of the best-known Economists in the City of London and is a keynote speaker on the economy and finance matters.

Rohit Talwar

Rohit Talwar is the CEO of Fast Future, and a keynote speaker helping clients understand and shape the emerging future, by putting people at the centre of the agenda.

Rory Mackenzie

Rory Mackenzie is an inspirational speaker on overcoming adversity who was critically injured in combat while serving in the British Army and went onto perform at the Paralympic Opening ceremony.

Ross Edgley

Ross Edgley is an adventurer, author, and motivational speaker best known for becoming the first person in history to swim all the way around Great Britain.

Roz Savage

Roz Savage is an inspirational and motivational speaker best known as the first and only woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax is best known in the for her 25 years in front of the camera working for the BBC and is a conference speaker on leadership and mental health

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton

Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK and an inspirational speaker. Sabrina speaks on breaking down barriers and not confirming to stereotypes and overcoming adversity.

Sahar Hashemi

Sahar Hashemi was the founder of Coffee Republic, the UK’s first US-style coffee bar chain, and popular choice of speaker on themes such as entrepreneurship and business start-ups.

Sally Bundock

Sally Bundock is recognised globally as the presenter of The Briefing on BBC1, BBC News Channel and BBC World News and is an experienced conference host and facilitator. Covering news, business and finance, the one-hour live programme is watched by a daily audience of more than 100 million worldwide.

Sally Gunnell

Sally Gunnell is a former Olympic Athlete who won Gold at the 1992 Olympics in the 400m hurdles and is a motivational speaker and speaker on health and wellbeing.

Sam Carrington – Smirk Experience

Sam Carrington is a stand-up comedian and speaker who provides world skills training he has distilled from the realms of stand-up comedy and big brand media sales.

Sam Conniff Allende

Sam Conniff Allende is an inspirational and business speaker about doing this differently. Sam has always been an advocate of business as unusual, operating at the intersection of brands, policy, and social innovation to create positive change in the world.

Samantha Simmonds

Samantha Simmonds is a TV news presenter, journalist, broadcaster and conference and awards host with more than 20 years experience

Scott Gould

Scott Gould is the author of The Shape of Engagement and a speaker that helps changemakers and organisations to get their people engaged around their mission.

Sean Fitzpatrick

Sean Fitzpatrick is a New Zealand Rugby Legend player who was part of the All Blacks team that won the World Cup in 1987 and is in demand as a motivational and After Dinner speaker.

Shahin Sadafi

Shahin Sadafi is an engaging and compelling inspirational speaker and entrepreneur who has overcome two major tragedies to become an influential community leader, proving that with resilience and a never give up attitude you can triumph through the most difficult of times.

Sharron Davies

Sharron Davies a sportswoman, television personality, devoted mother of three, public speaker, model, enthusiastic charity worker, powerboat racer, author, interior designer and equestrian – Sharron enjoys a busy and varied life and is motivational speaker covering peak performance and teamwork.

Shed Simove

Shed Simove is a well-known speaker and entrepreneur who specialises on speaking on creativity and innovation.

Shola Kaye

Shola Kaye is a communication specialist, award-winning speaker and author. Her keynote and masterclass topics include communication for diversity and inclusion, workplace communication – in particular for technical teams – and workplace empathy

Simon Biltcliffe

Simon Biltcliffe is the unconventional founder and MD of Webmart and offers his different, yet successful, views as a speaker on leadership, teamwork, and creativity.

Simon Weston

Simon Weston CBE is an inspirational and motivational speaker who suffered 46% burns to his body when he was severely injured in the Falklands War in 1982.

Simon Wheatcroft

Born with a genetic eye disorder, Simon Wheatcroft went blind aged 17 but has gone onto become an ultra runner and is a keynote motivational speaker.

Sir Bill Beaumont

Sir Bill Beaumont is a former England Rugby Captain and a successful businessman in the Textiles Industry and popular after-dinner speaker and business keynote speaker.

Sir Geoff Hurst

Sir Geoff Hurst is best known for scoring a hat-trick for England in the World Cup Final in 1966 and is popular after dinner and motivational speaker.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is an explorer, author and award winner and inspirational speaker, considered to be the World's Greatest Living Explorer

Sir Stuart Hampson

Sir Stuart Hampson is the former chairman of the John Lewis Partnership and currently the Chairman of the Crown Estate. He is a speaker on customer service, retail brands, and employee engagement.

Sir Tim Smit

Sir Tim Smit is the founder of the Eden Project and Executive Vice Chair of Eden Project Ltd and passionate speaker on the environment, conservation and sustainability.

Sophie Bennett

Sophie Bennett is a best-selling author, professional keynote speaker and a motivation and leadership expert. She speaks on Why Motivation Matters More Than Talent, and reveals the 5 Flames of Motivation, to inspire your team.

Sophie Raworth

Sophie Raworth is Awards Host & Conference Facilitator best known as a journalist and broadcaster who is regularly seen presenting the main news on the BBC

Steve Braithwaite

Steve Braithwaite is an author, educator and motivational speaker within the health and well-being industry. With a holistic approach to life, Steve helps people learn how to develop all areas of themselves in mind, body, and soul.

Sue Firth

Sue Firth is a Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society and a speaker who specialises in managing and coping with stress and change.

Tanya Beckett

Tanya Beckett is an experienced business broadcaster and reporter and is an excellent choice of conference host and facilitator for conferences and events.

Tessa Sanderson

Tessa Sanderson CBE competed in Six Olympic Games, winning Gold in 1984 for the Javelin and is a charming motivational speaker on teamwork, health and wellbeing and adoption issues.

Tiffany St James

Tiffany St James is a speaker on Digital Transformation and is the former Head of Public Participation for the UK Government and an Executive Director of the British Interactive Media Association.

Tim Campbell MBE

Tim Campbell is a winner of the BBC Show the Apprentice and business speaker successful entrepreneur in his own right as founder of the Bright Ideas Trust.

Tim Harford

Tim Harford is a senior columnist for the Financial Times, known as the “The Undercover Economist,” and is a speaker on finance and the economy.

Tim Reid

Tim Reid is a speaker on inspiring creativity and innovation and probably best known for co-creating and co-writing the BAFTA-winning BBC One sitcom, Car Share, and more recently Dave’s Meet The Richardsons.

Tim Shipman

Tim Shipman is the Political Editor of the Sunday Times and is humerous after-dinner speaker and keynote speaker on the economy.

Tom Swarbrick

Tom Swarbrick is an LBC Presenter and former Adviser to Theresa May and political speaker on subjects such as Fake News, Crisis Management and Communication.

Tony Anderson

Tony Anderson is best known for his roles as Sales & Marketing Director at Easyjet, and director at Egg Online, and is a keynote speaker on Marketing and branding.

Toyah Willcox

Toyah Willcox is multi-talented singer and actress and inspirational speaker, who has constantly re-invented herself during her 40 year career.

Tracey Neville

Tracey Neville MBE is the former head coach of the Commonwealth Gold Winning England Netball team and an inspirational and motivational speaker.

Vicky Pryce

Vicky Pryce is speaker on the economy and Brexit who was the former joint head of the Government Economic Services and Director General for Economics at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Warren Knight

Warren Knight is an award-winning technology entrepreneur and a Digital Leadership coach and Digital Transformation Speaker and Strategist.

Wayne Hemingway

Wayne Hemingway is a fashion designer, Founder of Red or Dead, and founder of HemingwayDesign which specialises in sustainable housing and a keynote speaker on creativity.

Winston Ben Clements

Winston Clements was predicted to live a life of isolation and pain due to a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth, and caused his bones to be extremely fragile. He is a powerful speaker on resilence, diversity, and change management.

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Yassmin Abdel-Magied Sudanese-born Australian mechanical engineer, writer and social advocate and a keynote speaker on unconcious bias, diversity and leadership

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