Motivation & Teamwork

Conference, keynotes and even after dinner speakers who specialise in motivation and team building are hugely sought after. Speakers from this area some from a wide range of backgrounds including sports, politics, exploration, adventure and the world of celebrity. Please call us on +44 (0)20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk, to find out who is available for your conference, awards ceremony or dinner.

Andy McNab -Add McNab Andy to wishlist

Andy has written about his experiences in the SAS. 'Bravo Two Zero' is the highest selling war book of all time and has sold 1.5 million copies in the UK alone.

Colin Jackson -Add Jackson Colin to wishlist

Quite simply, one of the greatest athletes in the history of British Athletics winning medals and holding world records at 110 metre hurdles

Nigel Risner -Add Risner Nigel to wishlist

A passionate, energetic and humorous motivator, Nigel believes we all have massive untapped potential and that anything is possible once we believe in ourselves

Dave Brailsford -Add Brailsford Dave to wishlist

Dave is Performance Director of GB’s Cycling Team. In the Bejing Olympics his riders received fourteen medals including eight of the nineteen golds

Sebastien Foucan -Add Foucan Sebastien to wishlist

“Freerunning is the art of expressing yourself in your environment with no limitation." - Sebastian Foucan is the founder of the sport of freerunning

Benedict Allen -Add Allen Benedict to wishlist

Benedict Allen's humorous after dinner and motivational conference speaking on his exploration and adventure leave all audiences in awe of what we can achieve

Tracy Edwards -Add Edwards Tracy to wishlist

Tracy Edwards speaks candidly about the highs and lows of her career, provdiing an inspirational and motivational platform for all audiences to draw on her experiences

Tim Campbell -Add Campbell Tim to wishlist

Coming a long way since winning The Apprentice on television. Tim is a favourite with both Sir Alan and any delegate that has the pleasure of hearing him speak.

Allan Lamb -Add Lamb Allan to wishlist

Allan played cricket for Northamptonshire and England amassing 4654 test runs with 14 centuries and 33502 first class runs in the process

Steve Cunningham -Add Cunningham Steve to wishlist

When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat"

Miha Pogacnik -Add Pogacnik Miha to wishlist

At the vanguard of innovation, classical concert violinist, Miha Pogačnik, is world-renowned for inspiring organisational transformation and leadership.

Martin Bayfield -Add Bayfield Martin to wishlist

At 6 foot 10, former British Lion and England International, Martin could legitimately be described as one of the biggest people on the after dinner circuit!

Monty Halls -Add Halls Monty to wishlist

A marine biologist, explorer, travel writer and speaker, Monty Halls is a man with a wealth of experience and stories for all audiences

Lesley Waters -Add Waters Lesley to wishlist

Lesley Waters is one of the regular star chefs on Ready Steady Cook, an accomplished cookery author, Lesley has her own cookery school in Dorset

Alex MacPhail -Add MacPhail Alex to wishlist

A compelling keynote speaker who knows how to entertain and a warm, unflappable conference host with a great sense of humour

Clive Woodward -Add Woodward Clive to wishlist

Coach of the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning England Team and the 2005 Lions Tour to New Zealand. Sir Clive is acknowledged as a true world class leader

Matt Dawson -Add Dawson Matt to wishlist

England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit. He is an excellent motivational speaker and conference speaker

Devon Harris -Add Harris Devon to wishlist

As an original Jamaican bobsled team member and 3-time Olympian, Devon Harris achieved his grand dream. One of the original 'Cool Runnings' team

Robbie Glen -Add Glen Robbie to wishlist

Ex-Governor of Barlinnie Prison, Robbie Glen is one of the best after dinner speakers on the circuit

Mark Edwards -Add Edwards Mark to wishlist

Head Chef at Nobu, Mark Edwards imparts the secrets of his success and how to run a world renowned Michelin starred kitchen

Frances Edmonds -Add Edmonds Frances to wishlist

Frances Edmonds is one of the best after dinner speakers, conference speakers and facilitators around communication and cooperation.

Brian Paddick -Add Paddick Brian to wishlist

As one of the most high profile serving police officers in the force today, Brian Paddick captivates, challenges and informs through his keynote speeches.

Nigel Barlow -Add Barlow Nigel to wishlist

Nigel Barlow is one of the most dynamic business speakers on creativity, change & customer care. He has been described as an alchemy of change for any audience

Adrian Webster -Add Webster Adrian to wishlist

Author of "Polar Bear Pirates" Adrian introduces us to a new world of fun motivational terminology and instantly recognizable workplace characters

Matthew Pinsent -Add Pinsent Matthew to wishlist

Sir Matthew is one of the UK's finest Olympic champions of all time with four rowing gold medals. To celebrate his achievements, he was knighted in 2005

Jim Steele -Add Steele Jim to wishlist

As a keynote speaker and event host Jim Steele has a dynamism that is unsurpassed in the industry - a thrilling performer who is also funny, very funny

Chris Moon -Add Moon Chris to wishlist

Despite serious adversity in his life, Chris Moon continues to astound as he goes one step beyond perceived limits

Dee Caffari -Add Caffari Dee to wishlist

Dee Caffari is an inspirational and motivational yachtswoman and speaker, she was the first female to circumnavigate the world the wrong way.

Lewis Gordon Pugh -Add Gordon Pugh Lewis to wishlist

Lewis Gordon Pugh is one of Great Britain's foremost swimmers. He is an explorer and environmentalist and a fantastic motivational and sustainability speaker.

Miles Hilton-Barber -Add Hilton-Barber Miles to wishlist

Blind for over 25 years, Miles Hilton-Barber has run marathons, climbed mountains and achieved record-breaking microlight flights

John Peters -Add Peters John to wishlist

Captured & tortured in the 1st Gulf War, -a powerful, moving, funny, human story told by a master storyteller & of particular relevance in today's changing times

Gavin Hastings -Add Hastings Gavin to wishlist

Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings is a one of Scotland's most famous sporting motivational speakers

Laurie Taylor -Add Taylor Laurie to wishlist

Academic, broadcaster, writer & raconteur, Professor Laurie Taylor is best known for his many television documentaries & his regular contribution to BBC Radio 4

Debra Searle -Add Searle Debra to wishlist

Debra tells the fascinating story of being left alone to row the Atlantic - her positivity and 'go for it' attitude are contagious

Gordon Ramsay -Add Ramsay Gordon to wishlist

Star of Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares & Hells Kitchens, Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay is owner of numerous restaurants including Gordon Ramsay at Claridges

Jim Lawless -Add Lawless Jim to wishlist

Blending hard-hitting truths with hilarious anecdotes, Jim Lawless motivates the audience with an inspiring sense of their own capacity for achievement & change

Marcus Buckingham -Add Buckingham Marcus to wishlist

Author, consultant & motivational speaker, Marcus Buckingahm believes that inspiring people to find their strengths is the key to personal & organisational success

Sean Chapple -Add Chapple Sean to wishlist

Sean Chapple is a motivational speaker, Commando, Explorer, Consultant, Facilitator and Author. A Royal Marine Commando who is an inspirational leader to all

Ellis Watson -Add Watson Ellis to wishlist

Ellis Watson was MD of Celador and helped create 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire', now MD of Menzies, Ellis talks on change and spreading inspiration

Phil Beadle -Add Beadle Phil to wishlist

Teacher of the Year 2004 and star of Channel 4's 'The Unteachables', Phil Beadle is an amazing person and an inspiration to all

Jake Meyer -Add Meyer Jake to wishlist

The youngest Britain to ever climb Everest and the world record holder for the youngest person to climb 'The Seven Summits', Jake is a natural and inspiring speaker

Simon Woodroffe -Add Woodroffe Simon to wishlist

Founder of Yo Sushi, entrepreneur Simon is a charismatic and motivational speaker and former Dragon on the hit television show Dragons Den

Caroline Plumb -Add Plumb Caroline to wishlist

Co-founder of FreshMinds, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, Caroline Plumb is an inspirational speaker on entrepreneurism

One Voice -Add One Voice to wishlist

The One Voice experience that creates team harmony through the power of song to benefit your workforce

Jamie Moodie -Add Moodie Jamie to wishlist

Jamie Moodie is an ex SAS & Special Force expert. He is a motivational speaker and coach and talks on subjects including team building and peak performance

Edward Bear Grylls -Add Grylls Edward Bear to wishlist

The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest and keen environmentalist, Bear Grylls is a inspirational speaker for any event and charismatic awards presenter

Jack Welch -Add Welch Jack to wishlist

Jack Welch as CEO of General Electric for 20 years, grew the organisation from $13 billion to $400 billion. The most influential leader of his era.

Ken Hames -Add Hames Ken to wishlist

Ken's experiences in the SAS combine with the business arena to provide a fascinating insight into pressure, survival, teamwork, leadership and motivation

Katie Hopkins -Add Hopkins Katie to wishlist

Katie Hopkins – the undisputed star of The Apprentice Series Three – and a true Alpha female, is the only Apprentice ever to say ‘no’ to Sir Alan Sugar

Quinton Coetzee -Add Coetzee Quinton to wishlist

A specialist on bush survival and successful tribal existance, Quinton uses this as a metaphor for business excellence including teamwork and self-motivation

Robin Knox-Johnston -Add Knox-Johnston Robin to wishlist

Explorer and sailor, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was the first person ever to sail round the world non-stop single handed

Jamie Oliver -Add Oliver Jamie to wishlist

UK's most popular celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver is an inspiration to all

Joe Simpson -Add Simpson Joe to wishlist

With his famous exploits captured in the BAFTA award winning film - 'Touching the Void', Joe is a fascinating and inspirational speaker

Paul McGee -Add McGee Paul to wishlist

Internationally known speaker, facilitator & author, Paul McGee is best known as the SUMO Man, teaching all to Shut Up, Move On

Antony Worrall Thompson -Add Worrall Thompson Antony to wishlist

Television celebrity cook, Antony Worrall Thompson is an award-winning chef with a string of restaurants and is a great asset at any event

Elaine Grievson -Add Grievson Elaine to wishlist

Speaking with humour and inspiring all round her, Elaine will tailor presentations to meet the specific aims and requirements of the client

Ellen MacArthur -Add MacArthur Ellen to wishlist

Inspiring Ellen MacArthur is the fastest and youngest person to circumnavigate the earth in a solo yacht race and one of the youngest ever awarded the MBE

Lawrence Dallaglio -Add Dallaglio Lawrence to wishlist

English rugby union player and former captain Lawrence Dallaglio was part of the winning rugby world cup team in 2003

Chris Bonington -Add Bonington Chris to wishlist

Renowned explorer, mountaineer & author, Chris Bonnington inspires and motivates all those who hear him speak

John Nichol -Add Nichol John to wishlist

Flight Lieutenant John Nichol came to the world's attention as the tortured POW in the first Gulf war. His presentations are customised whether after dinner or keynote

Adrian Gilpin -Add Gilpin Adrian to wishlist

Inspirational keynote speaker, unlocking hidden potential in your people.

Phil Ashby -Add Ashby Phil to wishlist

Major Phil Ashby is a genuine hero. A Royal Marine and UN peace keeper, Phil has conquered all challenges that he has encountered, a true inspiration.

Pierluigi Collina -Add Collina Pierluigi to wishlist

The most famous football referee in the world, Pierluigi Collina provides a fascinating glimpse of what it takes to be the best and stay the best

Rona Cant -Add Cant Rona to wishlist

Rona Cant is an international keynote speaker, adventurer and author. Her energetic and exciting presentations will enthrall any audience

Benjamin Zander -Add Zander Benjamin to wishlist

World famous conductor, Benjamin Zander uses the metaphor of the orchestra to work his magic to overcome barriers to corporate productivity

Steve Cram -Add Cram Steve to wishlist

Steve Cram is one of the world’s most successful middle distance athletes of all time. Since retiring he is now one of the BBC’s most respected commentators.

Saira Khan -Add Khan Saira to wishlist

Even though she might not have won 'The Apprentice', but Saira Khan is definitely THE winner with a high profile career in the media

Richard Noble -Add Noble Richard to wishlist

A record breaker when he broke the Land Speed Record with Thrust 2. This achievement ensures a supersonic experience for any audience

Nando Parrado -Add Parrado Nando to wishlist

Inspirational speaker, Nando Parrado is a survivor from the crash of the plane carrying the Uruguyan rugby team so vivedly brought to life in the film 'Alive'

Frank Furness -Add Furness Frank to wishlist

Frank Furness is a sought after motivational and after dinner speaker. His lively, enthusiastic and humorous style has inspired audiences around the world.

Ade Adepitan -Add Adepitan Ade to wishlist

Ade Adepitan MBE is a British television presenter and wheelchair basketball player. He is an enthusiastic conference speaker inspiring through his actions

Graham Poll -Add Poll Graham to wishlist

Famous for refereeing the last FA Cup Final at Wembley, being the first to adjudicate 300 Premiership matches and for issuing 3 yellow cards to the same player

Ian Thomas -Add Thomas Ian to wishlist

South African game ranger draws parallels between the success of lion prides and successful business teams

Jackie Stewart -Add Stewart Jackie to wishlist

Sir Jackie Stewart is an exceptional motivational speaker drawing on his vast experience in the world of motor sports

Chris Ryan -Add Ryan Chris to wishlist

Member of the SAS team in Iraq on the Bravo Two Zero mission, Chris is a best selling author who has also been military advisor for many TV programmes

Derek Redmond -Add Redmond Derek to wishlist

Derek won gold medals at all levels throughout his career but is most famous for finishing his race at the Barcelona Olympics when injured mid-race

Geoff Burch -Add Burch Geoff to wishlist

Unconventional but brilliantly entertaining business speaker, bringing humour & hilarity to many topics including sales, customer service & people motivation

Jason Dawe -Add Dawe Jason to wishlist

Motoring Expert and supreme raconteur, Jason Dawe is equally adept at recounting hilarious anecodotes or inspiring and motivating any gathering

Tom Avery -Add Avery Tom to wishlist

The combination of a career in the City with Arthur Anderson before embarking on his exlorations, makes Tom Avery a unique & winning motivational speaker

Simon King -Add King Simon to wishlist

Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world

Gerry Robinson -Add Robinson Gerry to wishlist

Business Leader, Sir Gerry Robinson fronted BBC's 'Can Gerry Robinson fix the NHS' and 'I'll show them whose boss'

Richard Dunwoody -Add Dunwoody Richard to wishlist

Fear of failure kept winning jockey, Richard Dunwoody MBE at the very top of the racing world and earned him the title of 'Champion of Champions'

Justin Hughes -Add Hughes Justin to wishlist

A former Red Arrow & RAF fighter pilot, Justin offers an insight into the workings of the world's most celebrated formation aerobatic team

Frank Dick -Add Dick Frank to wishlist

Olympic coach renowned as one of the best motivational speakers today, his presentations are highly amusing and anecdotal, challenging and inspirational

Ranulph Fiennes -Add Fiennes Ranulph to wishlist

Described by The Guinness Book of Records as "The World's Greatest Living Explorer", Sir Ranulph is a best-selling author and charismatic motivational speaker

Aidan Halligan -Add Halligan Aidan to wishlist

Aidan Halligan was the former Director of Clinical Governance for the NHS, his keynote speeches on change and service excellence are suitable for any business

Robin Sieger -Add Sieger Robin to wishlist

Former BBC Head of Light Entertainment & author of 'Natural Born Winners', Robin is a powerfully motivating and humorous speaker

Jeff Grout -Add Grout Jeff to wishlist

Business Consultant, author, commentator, columnist and public speaker, Jeff Grout is the former managing director of the recruitment company, Robert Half

Rachel Elnaugh -Add Elnaugh Rachel to wishlist

Rachel is an inspirational role model and excellent business & motivational speaker speaking about the highs and lows of business. Rachel is also a former Dragon

Bob Stewart -Add Stewart Bob to wishlist

Bosnia Bob, who became a familiar face to TV viewers everywhere handling the intricacies of Balkan politics, now delivers speeches on leadership and teamwork

Shaun Ellis -Add Ellis Shaun to wishlist

Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. A charismatic and inspiring speaker

Steve Redgrave -Add Redgrave Steve to wishlist

Five times Olympic gold medal winner, rower Sir Steve Redgrave is an inspiration to all

Karren Brady -Add Brady Karren to wishlist

MD of Birmingham City FC, Karren is known as the first woman of football and a charismatic and motivational speaker

Pen Hadow -Add Hadow Pen to wishlist

Pen Hadow was the first Briton to trek, without resupply, to both Poles. He is a wonderful and funny speaker and has the ability to motivate any audience

James Cracknell -Add Cracknell James to wishlist

Double Olympic rowing Gold medallist and world record holder. James has also achieved the epic feat of rowing the Atlantic with Ben Fogle.

Paul Fletcher -Add Fletcher Paul to wishlist

Paul Fletcher is a former professional footballer who has achieved great success in business and is a witty and motivational after dinner and conference speaker

Aldo Zilli -Add Zilli Aldo to wishlist

One of the most flamboyant chefs in the UK, Aldo is patron of the Zilli restaurant chain and TV personality ideal for any cookery inspired event

Chris Hoy -Add Hoy Chris to wishlist

Chris Hoy MBE is a Olympic Games gold medal winning track cyclist. With his three gold medals in Beijing 2008 Chris became Scotland's most successful Olympian

Ruby Wax -Add Wax Ruby to wishlist

One of the UKs best loved and funniest television presenters

Ray Mears -Add Mears Ray to wishlist

An authority on bushcraft and survival throughout the world, Ray Mears is an after dinner speaker much in demand for his unique skills.

Pete Goss -Add Goss Pete to wishlist

With a record of excellence in sailing, Pete rescued a fellow competitor in the 1996/7 Vendee Globe and was honoured with an MBE and the Legion d'Honneur

Kriss Akabusi -Add Akabusi Kriss to wishlist

Olympic medalist, Kriss inspires & motivates with his energetic & enthusiastic FIT 4 Business (Focus, Innovation, Teamwork) & Cycle of Change presentations

Alan Chambers -Add Chambers Alan to wishlist

Alan Chambers was invited by the English World Cup winning rugby team and victorious Ashes team to motivate them - one of the most inspirational speakers today

David Grant -Add Grant David to wishlist

David Grant has seen great success both as a musician in his own right and as a voice coach including training the 'stars' on fame academy and Pop Idol

Tanni Grey-Thompson -Add Grey-Thompson Tanni to wishlist

Britain's most successful paralympic athlete, Tanni is an esteemed ambassador for disabled athletes and popular motivational speaker

Seb Coe -Add Coe Seb to wishlist

Former athlete and MP, Lord Coe is the hero of our day - bringing the 2012 Olympics to London. His speeches on leadership and motivation are inspiring for all

Sean Fitzpatrick -Add Fitzpatrick Sean to wishlist

Former Captain of the All Blacks Rugby team and member of their world cup winning team, Sean is an outstanding motivational and teambuilding speaker

Patrick Tansey -Add Tansey Patrick to wishlist

With his Irish charm and wit, Patrick Tansey has made the transition from nightclub comedian and BBC warm-up to brilliant after dinner speaker and motivator

Martin Johnson -Add Johnson Martin to wishlist

Captain of the World Cup winning rugby team in 2003, Martin Johnson CBE is an inspiring and motivating conference speaker

Robert Holden -Add Holden Robert to wishlist

A pioneer in the field of positive psychology and wellbeing, Dr Robert Holden is founder of the Happiness Project

Perry McCarthy (The Original Stig) -Add McCarthy (The Original Stig) Perry to wishlist

PERRY MCCARTHY is known to millions of motoring enthusisasts as BBC Top Gear's first 'Stig.' Perry is a superb motivational and after dinner speaker.

Roger Black -Add Black Roger to wishlist

Former Olympic athlete and gold medallist at the World, European and Commonwealth Games, Roger is now well known as a sports presenter on television

Simon Weston -Add Weston Simon to wishlist

Simon's humour, enthusiasm & engaging personality, together with his message of single-minded determination make him a hugely popular motivational speaker

Drum Cafe -Add Drum Cafe to wishlist

With a history of over 5000 events in 19 Countries, Drum Cafe delivers an unforgettable interactive event that is both uplifting and inspiring