Allan Leighton

Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?

Allan Leighton: I have just attended the Winter Olympics in Vancouver and the Opening Ceremony was amazing. I would love to speak at something as spectacular and entertaining as that!

Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?

Allan Leighton: Would have loved to have shared a platform with Bobby Moore, an absolute legend and leader of the most successful team in the history of English football.

Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?

Allan Leighton: At the moment I speak twice a year, I get asked to do a lot more but as I currently work and live in Canada it proves quite difficult.

Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?

Allan Leighton: Sometimes, it depends on the topic, the audience and the format

Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?

Allan Leighton: Yes

Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?

Allan Leighton: Allan Leighton known from his time at Asda, Going Plural and Royal Mail

Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?

Allan Leighton: Not personally, but I like to receive a 1 pager prior to the event. Becky will consult with you in order to pull this together for me

Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?

Allan Leighton: Leadership, Change, Culture, Colleague motivation

Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?

Allan Leighton: It really depends on the audience, the topic and the type of speech. I like to keep it as informal and interactive as possible usually through votes, questions and open discussion.

Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?

Allan Leighton: have arrived on stage on a Harley Davidson with an entourage of backing dancers.....looking back that is quite embarrassing!

Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?

Allan Leighton: It really depends on the audience, the topic and the type of speech. I like to keep it as informal and interactive as possible usually through votes, questions and open discussion.

Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?

Allan Leighton: Zulu

Speakers Corner: Favourite book?

Allan Leighton: Leighton on leadership! You must buy it all proceeds got to Breast Cancer Care

Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?

Allan Leighton: Caribbean

Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple – wine, beer, champagne?

Allan Leighton: Beer or Champagne

Speakers Corner: Country or townie?

Allan Leighton: Townie and Country