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Nigel Barlow
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Nigel Barlow Biography
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- Innovation & Creativity
- Leadership
- Sales/Customer Service
Nigel Barlow is one of the worlds most dynamic and innovative business speakers. His unique gift is to convey vital messages with humour, insight and passion. As one client remarked, Nigel invokes alchemy of change in his audience.
Nigel Barlow's Early Career
An Oxford educated barrister, Nigel has run his own enterprises for over 20 years. In the 1980s he was a founding director of the European Tom Peters Company. He has worked on every continent with groups as diverse as Korean engineers, Swedish bankers, American beer retailers, British civil servants and Irish oilmen. Working with multicultural groups is something he does particularly well.
Nigel inspires self-belief, provokes creative insight, and challenges mindsets. Innovation, Creative Change, Leadership, Legendary Customer service and shaping the Future are the themes most sought after by clients.
Conference & Keynote Speaking
Nigel’s keynote presentations are fun, energetic and full of fresh thinking. He can kick start your conference with his upbeat and interactive sessions. Nigel is passionate about tailoring his inputs to the tone, content, and real aims of your conference.
Speaking Topics
• Re-think: How To Think Differently
• Mind Set - Mind Free
• Why Attitudes Make Or Break Organizations
• Winning Ways – Learning From Others How To Choose Success
• Shaping The Future – How Creative Storytelling Can Transform Your Life And Business
• Creating Legendary Customer Experiences – How To Become Famous For Service Legends
• Fanatical About Talent – The All-time Top Seven Of People Development
• What Innovation Really Means – A New Language For Business Creativity
• Business Rocks – What’s Your Real Company Song?
Author
Batteries Included! – Creating Legendary Customer Service (Random House) is Nigel’s ground-breaking book on Creativity, Change and Customers. Tom Peters says of it, ‘Nigel Barlow’s book is simply brilliant! Is there anything left to say about superior customer service? The answer is obviously a resounding yes. This book proves it!’
In 2000 Nigel released his second best selling book 'Rethink - How to Think Differently'
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Nigel Barlow Video
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Nigel Barlow has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Nigel Barlow then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Nigel Barlow Books
Batteries Included!: Creating Legendary ServicePrice: £20.00
Batteries Included! - Creating Legendary ServicePrice: £18.99
Nigel Barlow News
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The Sunday Times Business Person of Year - The Finalists
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
23rd December 2009The Sunday Times has announced its list of contenders for their annual Business Person of the Year award. The finalists have shown true grit and determination - many have hauled their businesses through a rather perilous time unscathed and are survivors in the business world. The contenders are Angela Ahrendts (pictured left), Ross Brawn, Frank Chapman, Richard Cousins, Founders of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, Steve Jobs, Sam Laidlaw, Alan Mulally, Kate Swann, and John Varley.
BSkyB is Britain's most admired company 2009
2nd December 2009Media firm BSkyB landed the top spot in Management Today's Britain's Most Admired Companies awards on monday night. Led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, the organisation is one of the youngest to be handed the accolade, topping each of the nine criteria to secure the award. Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today said: 'It (BSkyB) is barely more than a stripling upstart amongst the great names of UK business, some of which have been around for centuries in one form or another. It has shown that a class-leading product, well marketed and slickly delivered, can continue to grow and prosper even in the most challenging circumstances.' Tesco and Johnson Mathey took the second and third slots respectively, with Cadbury, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce trailing at numbers four, five and six.
2nd December 2009Media firm BSkyB landed the top spot in Management Today's Britain's Most Admired Companies awards on monday night. Led by CEO Jeremy Darroch, the organisation is one of the youngest to be handed the accolade, topping each of the nine criteria to secure the award. Matthew Gwyther, editor of Management Today said: 'It (BSkyB) is barely more than a stripling upstart amongst the great names of UK business, some of which have been around for centuries in one form or another. It has shown that a class-leading product, well marketed and slickly delivered, can continue to grow and prosper even in the most challenging circumstances.' Tesco and Johnson Mathey took the second and third slots respectively, with Cadbury, GlaxoSmithKline and Rolls-Royce trailing at numbers four, five and six.
Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected at the CBI Conference today including Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Stuart Rose to name but a few
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
Lessons learnt from Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple - one of the greatest speakers ever
19th November 2009The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
19th November 2009The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
WHO MOVED MY GURU?
19th December 2008The economy may be tanking, but not Malcolm Gladwell. His new book, “Outliers,” a characteristically snappy look at what made the Beatles, Bill Gates and other superstars so successful, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1
19th December 2008The economy may be tanking, but not Malcolm Gladwell. His new book, “Outliers,” a characteristically snappy look at what made the Beatles, Bill Gates and other superstars so successful, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1
Diageo wins 'Britain's Most Admired Company 2008' award
11th December 2008Drinks major Diageo has won the coveted title of Britain's Most Admired Company 2008 in MT's annual poll. At the awards ceremony last night at Claridge's, Diageo’s CEO Paul Walsh accepted the award from Lord Heseltine, chairman of Haymarket Media...
11th December 2008Drinks major Diageo has won the coveted title of Britain's Most Admired Company 2008 in MT's annual poll. At the awards ceremony last night at Claridge's, Diageo’s CEO Paul Walsh accepted the award from Lord Heseltine, chairman of Haymarket Media...
Matching what is possible with what is needed - Rowan Gibson's latest online column
30th October 2009Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He teaches organisations how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries by recalibrating their whole organisational system around the paradigm of innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan has just published his latest online column about how companies need to drive innovation from both the technological side of the organisation and the customer side. To read Rowan's thoughts, just click on the title.
30th October 2009Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He teaches organisations how to seize new growth opportunities, create new markets and even transform industries by recalibrating their whole organisational system around the paradigm of innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan has just published his latest online column about how companies need to drive innovation from both the technological side of the organisation and the customer side. To read Rowan's thoughts, just click on the title.
Stephen Fry pleased as punch with new appointment
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
16th August 2010It has been announced that Stephen Fry has been appointed to join the board at Norwich City football club and he joins a league of writers, chefs, and business leaders such as Theo Paphitis and Karren Brady who are well-acquainted with the world of business and football
Ruby Wax's new business venture - executive coaching
30th September 2009Ruby Wax is trying to tame the outsized egos of the business world with her new venture - executive coaching or as she prefers to call it, management retraining. Her focus is on teaching four basic principles: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management. In a credit-crunched world, Ruby believes that there is a real need for these skills.
30th September 2009Ruby Wax is trying to tame the outsized egos of the business world with her new venture - executive coaching or as she prefers to call it, management retraining. Her focus is on teaching four basic principles: self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management. In a credit-crunched world, Ruby believes that there is a real need for these skills.
Nigel Barlow Reviews
Nigel Barlow has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Nigel Barlow for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Nigel Barlow 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
"Nigel is extremely engaging and really challenges the group to think differently and creatively. He has a high level of energy which is contagious."
"We have now used Nigel two times over the last year at large team events for my Team HR. Both times Nigel was the highlight of the conference and received enormously high scores form participants. He took the time to work closely with me to tailor his presentation, and it showed! I would whole-heartedly recommend Nigel to anyone."
"I just wanted to say thank you again for doing such a great job for us yesterday. You covered the topic in a way which was engaging and thought-provoking whilst at the same time being real fun."
Q & A with Nigel Barlow
Speakers Corner interviewed Nigel Barlow to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Nigel Barlow However for more information on Nigel Barlow or details as to how to book Nigel Barlow 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
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Nigel Barlow: I was doing smaller, intense training events and about twenty years ago my clients started asking me to do bigger conference.
Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Nigel Barlow: No – I’ve had therapy to remove it form my memory!
Speakers Corner: And your last event?
Nigel Barlow: A great session with a French multi-national, over-looking Rotterdam harbour.
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Nigel Barlow: A long-term Swedish client’s One Hundred Years Celebration. I had to speak after Neil Armstrong.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Nigel Barlow: I usually like being where I am at the moment – when I stop enjoying it, I’ll quit.
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Nigel Barlow: Ghandi, Nelson Mandela, or Richard Thompson.
Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?
Nigel Barlow: 80 – 100.
Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?
Nigel Barlow: Yes – but I do ‘life by powerpoint’ instead of ‘death by powerpont’. Visuals should be visual – end of story.
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Nigel Barlow: Yes, though naturally it’s a different style that works for a more intimate group than a football-stadium audience.
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Nigel Barlow: Always.
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics?
Nigel Barlow: Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Customer Focus, The Future, and Mindset Change.
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Nigel Barlow: Very interactive. I have a preference for the after-lunch spot.
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?
Nigel Barlow: I frequently dream about turning up at the wrong venue, in the wrong country. Hasn’t happened yet.
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Nigel Barlow: Les Enfant du Paradis, M Houlot’s Holiday
Speakers Corner: Favourite book?
Nigel Barlow: The Alexandria Quartet by Lawrence Durrell
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination?
Nigel Barlow: Italy, Italy, or… Italy
Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple – wine, beer, champagne
Nigel Barlow: All – but separately.
Speakers Corner: Country or townie?
Nigel Barlow: Both
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