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Martin Bayfield Biography
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An injury, which prematurely ended Martin Bayfield's glittering rugby playing, led him to find his forte as a speaker. Martin is an exceptionally funny after dinner speaker and and an excellent motivator. He is in huge demand for a range of corporate events including company conferences, golf days, gala dinners, award ceremonies, sports dinners etc.
Rugby Career
Upon leaving Bedford School in 1985, Martin joined the Metropolitan Police, whom he served for 4 years before transferring to the Bedfordshire Police in 1989 – time off for Rugby was easier to bribe and the criminals less frightening!!
Whilst playing for the Bedford club, Martin was selected for the England tour to Australia and Fiji in the summer of 1991
It was on this tour that Martin gained the first of his England Caps when he was called in to replace the then England 2nd Row, Wade Dooley, also a policeman, who had broken his hand on an Australian player’s particularly hard head. On his return to England, Martin transferred from Bedford to Northampton, a club he represented for the rest of his career.
Martin went on to win 31 England Caps between 1991 and 1996, winning two Grand Slams and playing in the 1995 World Cup. In 1993, he was selected to represent the British Lions in New Zealand and played in all three Tests, and in 1995 he was voted RFU Player of the Year.
A serious neck injury in 1998 ended his career though he still maintains a close link with Rugby and sport in general, and is currently working on various schemes to encourage the participation and education of sport amongst children and young adults.
Corporate Events
Martin is also a regular on the after dinner circuit and as a motivational speaker. With a natural gift and a charismatic personality, he is not only in great demand as a speaker but also as an MC and Auctioneer, attending functions ranging from local sporting clubs to large corporate events. A mere 6ft 10in and 20 stone, he is a presence in every sense of the word - whether speaking or not!
Martin Bayfield Starring in Harry Potter!
Martin has also broadened his horizons to include acting and has been involved in the production of the “Harry Potter” film, an opportunity that came about following a speaking engagement. He was spotted by the film makers during one of his prized after-dinner speeches.
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Martin Bayfield News
A selection of relevant news related to Martin Bayfield and Motivation & Teamwork stories. For more information on Martin Bayfield or details as to how to book Martin Bayfield for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Strong Man with Martin Bayfield
30th August 2007The worlds greatest strongman presented by Martin Bayfield. Five competitors lift those giant granite balls to prove their superior might.
30th August 2007The worlds greatest strongman presented by Martin Bayfield. Five competitors lift those giant granite balls to prove their superior might.
Will The Stig’s Identity be Revealed?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
24th August 2010The original Stig Perry McCarthy is now an after dinner and motivational speaker, so will the identity of the new Stig be revealed thus demolishing the massive publicity created by the allure of hidden identity?
Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
16th December 2009The Telegraph is conducting an online poll to discover what its readers think was the greatest sporting moment of the last decade. Some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers appear in the top 20 including Sir Steve Redgrave wining a fifth Olympic Gold medal at a fifth consecutive Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000, and when Dame Kelly Holmes won the 800 metres and 1,500 metres gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. You can vote on the Telegraph's website.
1,000 celebrities, speakers, comedians and television presenters have been added to 2010 edition of Who's Who
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
8th December 2009Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
Happy 101st Birthday to the Father of Motivational Theory
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
18th September 2007September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
Olympic rower & motivational speaker, Sir Steve Redgrave will cycle 3,000 miles in the Race Across America
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
4th May 2010The Race Across America is the toughest cycle race in the world - 3,000 mile from California to Maryland, in just over eight days. Five time gold Olympian winner, the talented rower and motivational speaker Sir Steve Redgrave will be joined by a team of friends and former rowers to conquer the ride across 14 states, climb 100,000 feet and experience every extreme of weather. They aim to raise £100,000 for the Steve Redgrave Fund and Sport Relief.
Young Sports Personality of the Year - the final three named
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
27th November 2009Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
David Beckham and other high profile athletes triumph over asthma
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
26th November 2009Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
Chrissie Wellington named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
4th November 2009Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
Motivational speakers Chris Hoy & Dave Brailsford are honoured for their services to cycling
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
16th June 2009Triple Olympic champion, Chris Hoy and Beijing cycling trainer, Dave Brailsford were honoured at Buckingham Palace last week . Both are superb motivational speakers, offering insights into the determination and drive required to reach the top
Martin Bayfield Reviews
Martin Bayfield has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Martin Bayfield for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Martin Bayfield for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"I would like to personally thank Martin Bayfield for being such a wonderful guest speaker and auctioneer at our event. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the evening and are recalling Martin's hilarious tales "
"Martin was entertaining, motivational, and frank regarding the challenges faced by the corporation. Employees were sending in complimentary emails days after the event. We are very happy with the response we received."
"Really engaged the audience & was very funny and professional"
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