Dee Caffari Biography
Dee Caffari international sailing star, is a motivational speaker and inspirational keynote speaker of the highest calibre.
She offers a sense of fun and positive 'can-do' world-view. Her talks are entertaining, inspiring and powerful, and combined with her engaging, natural style, Dee is one of the most sought after speakers on the circuit.
Background and career
Dee sailed into the record books on 18 May 2006, by becoming the first woman to circumnavigate the world ‘the wrong way' against the prevailing winds and currents, solo, non-stop. It is an extraordinary achievement. Only four men have ever managed to finish this route before. Dee's courage, determination and motivation to complete the 29,100mile voyage that took her nearly six months to complete has inspired many. Her imaginative descriptions of the wildlife, the conditions and the tough challenges she faced won Dee many fans world-wide as they logged on to check her honest, and often very humorous, entries in her daily online diary onboard her yacht Aviva.
A former schoolteacher, Dee's life changed dramatically when she dared to follow her dream and her love of the sea and become a skipper. In less than five years, Dee had proven her skills and talents and risen to the top of a very male-dominated profession. Her ability to lead and bring out the very best in others became apparent when she was selected to lead a team of amateurs in the tough Global Challenge Yacht Race in 2004/5.
The only woman skipper in the race, Dee inspired her crew of 18 by handling the demanding and often frightening conditions of the Southern Ocean: during this leg of the race, Dee oversaw the largest ocean rescue in that area when one of her crew-members had to be airlifted off the yacht. Dee's leadership skills saved his life. Dee won a coveted BP Safety Prize as well as a Media Prize for her ability to write with refreshing candour and creativity in the daily log.
Dee knows the importance of having self-belief and facing your fears. And she knows how important inspirational mentors can be. For Dee, her late father remains one of the most significant figures in her life, not only for giving her a love of the ocean but also for instilling in her the confidence to take on Nature at her most frightening, and yet her most beautiful, alone at sea. (At one point in Dee's solo circumnavigation, the nearest people to her were Astronauts on the International Space Station.)
In 2011 Caffari earned herself another place in the record books when she completed the Barcelona World Race. Sailing the double-handed non-stop around the world race, Dee and her co-skipper finished in sixth place after 102 days at sea. This achievement elevates Caffari to the position of first woman to sail non-stop around the world three times.
Dee’s next goal is to compete in the Vendée Globe 2012 with the intention of securing a podium position and the search for a new title sponsor to support her ongoing sailing campaign continues. She has been nominated for the coveted ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award 2011.
Speaking Topics
One of Britain's most inspirational women, Dee Caffari is a keynote speaker and inspirational speaker of the highest calibre.
- self-belief
- motivation
- building confidence
- leadership
- teamwork
- overcoming self-limitations
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Dee Caffari Sails In Middle East
1st February 2013
Inspirational yachtswoman Dee Caffari has taken her success to the Middle East in the impressive position of coach and skipper of the Women's Sailing Team in Oman.
Geoff Holt Presents Nick Craig With Yachtsman of the Year Award
12th January 2012
Nick Craig has been crowned YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year by Inspirational speaker Geoff Holt MBE, the 2011 winner.
Dee Caffari: World Sailor of the Year Nominee
29th September 2011
Dee Caffari, motivational speaker and inspirational keynote speaker, has been nominated for the coveted ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award.
Dee Caffari Sets New Record
13th April 2011
Dee Caffari, yachtswoman and motivational speaker, has completed the Barcelona World Race and set a new record.
Dee Caffari competes in the Barcelona World Race
20th December 2010
Dee Caffari's latest challenge is fast approaching. She is due to set sail on the 31st December in the Barcelona World Race. The voyage through the Southern Ocean is notorious - one of the most hostile environments in the planet.
The noughties - a decade of adventure
9th December 2009
As we near the end of the 1st decade of the 21st century, the Telegraph has taken a look at the daredevils, adventurers and explorers who have pushed themselves to the limits and beyond. People who have pushed themselves to the boundaries of human possibility include Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Ann Daniels, Pen Hadow, Jamie Andrew, Tom Avery, Dee Caffari, and celebrities, Ewan McGregor, David Walliams, James Cracknell and Ben Fogle.
17 year old Mike Perham becomes the youngest person to sail solo around the world
27th August 2009
Having tackled 50ft waves, gale force winds and technical problems during a 30,000-mile circumnavigation Mike Perham, the 17 year old from Potters Bar in Hertfordshire now holds the record of the youngest person to sail around the world single-handed. He set sail from Portsmouth on the 15th November 2008 and crossed the finishing line between Lizard Point and Ushant in France today, 27th August 2009.
Michel Desjoyeaux wins the Vendee but, huge praise to Brit Samantha Davies & Dee Caffari
16th February 2009
The British girls are getting all the attention at the Vendee Globe. Eight years ago Ellen MacArthur sailed into French folklore by finishing second and now in 2009, another Brit Samantha Davies returned in third place on Valentines Day to a heroes welcome having overcome the challenges of the gruelling 24,700 mile journey. Dee Caffari is also set to make history....
Breaking News - Congratulations to yachtswoman & motivational speaker Dee Caffari
16th February 2009
British yachtswoman Dee Caffari made history today when she became the first woman to sail twice around the world in different directions, both against and now with the prevailing winds and currents. Huge congratulations to Dee, an amazing yachstwoman and motivational speaker - from all at Speakers Corner - looking forward to welcoming her back to the speaker circuit soon....
Around the world in about 100 days
10th November 2008
Competitors get off to a flying start in the sixth Vendée Globe race, watched by up to 300,000 people at Les Sables d'Olonne, near La Rochelle.
Rebecca Adlington Hopes to Become TV Presenter
17th May 2013
Olympic Gold medallist, Rebecca Adlington has spoken about her hopes of becoming a TV presenter one day.
Dambisa Moyo Talks about the World’s Resources and the West
16th May 2013
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Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy
15th May 2013
The Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy in order to reduce her chances of breast cancer.
Ronnie O’Sullivan Wins Fifth World Title
7th May 2013
Snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan beat Barry Hawkins to win the Betfair World Championships at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.
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30th April 2013
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Jasmine Birtles Teaches Companies How to Save
23rd April 2013
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Mike Forde Links Business to Football
18th April 2013
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The 2013 ‘Women in the World Summit' Takes Place
10th April 2013
The Daily Beast’s annual ‘Women in the World Summit' took place this week; launched by the publications editor-in-chief, Tina Brown, in March 2010.
Jeffrey Robinson Advises Antigua at Recent Summit
9th April 2013
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Noreena Hertz Finishes New Book
4th April 2013
Keynote speaker and leading futurist, Noreena Hertz has finished her most recent book, which will be published in the US and the UK in September 2013.
Anna Watkins Announces She is Pregnant
25th March 2013
Olympic double skulls champion and motivational speaker, Anna Watkins, has announced that she is pregnant.
Comic Relief Raises an Impressive £75 million
19th March 2013
With the help of the generous public and a host of celebrities willing to take part in charity fund raising events and aid work, Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day raised an impressive £75 million.
Sarah Pennells Advises Online Shoppers
18th March 2013
Financial journalist and economics speaker, Sarah Pennells, tells shoppers how they can save some money when buying goods online.
Gareth Malone Accepts His OBE
14th March 2013
TV presenter and choir master, Gareth Malone, accepted his OBE this week with his glowing wife by his side.
Suzi Perry Begins New Formula 1 Job
11th March 2013
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Michaela Strachan Returns with an Interactive Musical
7th March 2013
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Lynne Franks Returns to PR
6th March 2013
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Katie Derham Moves from ITN to BBC
5th March 2013
Awards host and TV presenter, Katie Derham, made the decision to move from ITN to present for the BBC.
Chris Boardman Supports Fellow Cyclist
4th March 2013
Olympic Gold medallist and motivational speaker, Chris Boardman, supported fellow cyclist, Martyn Irvine after his win at the World Track Championships.
Mark Hunter Deliberates Over Rio
25th February 2013
Motivational speaker and double Olympic medalist, Mark Hunter is deliberating whether or not he will return for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
Spencer West, Climbs Kilimanjaro
22nd February 2013
Double amputee and motivational speaker, Spencer West, proved doctors wrong by climbing Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Karen Pickering defends Tom Daley
21st February 2013
Motivational speaker and former swimming world champion, Karen Pickering, has voiced her opinion on Olympic athletes receiving media attention in light of the criticism that athletes received in the run up to 2012.
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones Plans To Extend Business
20th February 2013
Farmer and after dinner speaker, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, plans to sell his well known, high end meat to Jamaican supermarkets and extend his clothing range.
Trinny and Susannah to Design for QVC
19th February 2013
TV presenters, Trinny and Susannah are back with a new clothing range for the television channel QVC.
Steve Black Believes Jonny Wilkinson Has What It Takes
18th February 2013
Steve Black, keynote speaker and Jonny Wilkinson’s coach for 15 years, believes Wilkinson has what it takes to become a great coach.
‘Osama’, by Chris Ryan
15th February 2013
Author, corporate speaker and SAS hero, Chris Ryan, has published a book called ‘Osama’ – a gripping tale based around the raid of Osama Bin Laden’s hide-out.
Natalie Pinkham’s Hello Wedding
14th February 2013
Formula 1 presenter and popular awards host Natalie Pinkham married Owain Walbyoff in a romantic ceremony in Portugal, and the day was featured in Hello magazine.
Linda Yueh Joins BBC
6th February 2013
Internationally renowned economist and keynote speaker Linda Yueh will be joining the BBC as Chief Business Correspondent, and will be presenting her own weekly business programme on BBC World News.
Debra Searle's Ice Mums
5th February 2013
Motivational speaker and awe-inspiring sportswoman Debra Searle has announced plan to take a group of mums trekking to the South Pole.
Rachel Bridge Releases 5th Book
25th January 2013
Rachel Bridge has released another book aiming to help people start their own business.
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24th January 2013
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Katie Piper Writes New Book
23rd January 2013
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Ed Stafford’s New Show for Discovery Channel
17th January 2013
Naked and Marooned with Ed Stafford will be aired in March on the Discovery Channel.
Duncan Bannatyne on Comic Relief Celebrity Great British Bake-Off Line-Up
11th January 2013
The popular show will be returning for a four-part Comic Relief celebrity special on BBC Two.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Makes 100 People to Watch in 2013 List
10th January 2013
Experts from the Times have selected 100 ‘faces that will define the year ahead’, including Sir Ranulph Fiennes, one of the world’s most lauded explorers and adventurers, and one of the most popular speakers on the after dinner circuit.
Women to Watch in 2013
7th January 2013
Forbes has released a list of the twelve women to watch over the coming year.
New Years Honours 2012
31st December 2012
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CBC’s 12 Most Influential People of 2012
24th December 2012
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Frank Bruno and Trisha Goddard Raise Mental Health Awareness
17th December 2012
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Tanni Grey-Thompson Given Two New Appointments for 2013
10th December 2012
Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed to the Independent Commission investigating the Lance Armstrong scandal and to the Board of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
Charles Hazlewood and the British Paraorchestra Release Christmas Single
6th December 2012
Charles Hazlewood, the British Paraorchestra, the Kaos Signing Choir for Deaf and Hearing Children and athletes from ParalympicsGB have released ‘True Colours’, with the hope of sending it to Christmas Number 1.
Victoria Derbyshire: BBC 5 Live Broadcast from Animal Testing Lab
4th December 2012
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Ana Palacio speaks at Global Conference.
28th November 2012
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Amy Garcia speaks at Graduation
27th November 2012
TV presenter, Amy Garcia has spoken to around 600 students at Wakefield College’s Graduation day.
Alexandra Panayotou’s 24-Hour Run
21st November 2012
Motivational speaker Alexandra Panayotou completed a 24-hour solo running challenge, from which she raised thousands of pounds for the Trussell Trust Foodbank network.
Melissa Sterry To Speak at Ignition
20th November 2012
Design scientist and futurist Melissa Sterry will expound her wisdom at Ignition: Future Of Digital - a two-day conference in New York City exploring the successful and emerging business models of digital media.
Alexa Chung: 5 Items of Clothing You Need this Winter
19th November 2012
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter: “World’s Most Influential International Thinker”
16th November 2012
HR magazine has voted Rosabeth Moss Kanter the World’s Most Influential International Thinker.
National Book Award Nominees: Clare Balding and David Walliams
14th November 2012
Clare Balding and David Walliams have been hailed amongst the cream of the literary elite, as the Specsavers National Book Awards shortlist is announced.
Jellyellie: The Voice of the MSN Generation
12th November 2012
Dubbed by the Guardian as ‘the voice of the MSN generation’, Jellyllie published her first book How Teenagers Think, at the age of 15.
Alec Stewart Lauds India’s Test Tactics
9th November 2012
Former England cricket captain Alec Stewart writes on the BBC Sport website that India has a right to exploit their home advantage when they play a test match against England on their own turf.
Nick Baker Most Eligible Presenter
6th November 2012
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Emma Sinclair – Wonder Woman!
1st November 2012
Emma Sinclair, CEO of target Parking, has been selected by The Telegraph as one of its elite group of inspirational women who share their thoughts in Wonder Women – a new daily online section filled with “sassy, irreverent and intelligent content about politics, business, family, life and sex.”
Claire Sweeney in White Christmas
28th October 2012
Two of the nation’s best-loved actresses, Claire Sweeney and Wendi Peters, returned to their northern roots at Christmas by bringing the magic of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to life.
Neil Laughton Completes Scott Memorial South Pole Expedition
26th October 2012
100 years after Captain Scott arrived at the South Pole, Neil Laughton, adventurer and entrepreneur, joined the elite group who has reached the pole over land.
Alex Flynn on The One Show
19th October 2012
Alex Flynn, adventurer and motivational speaker, appeared on The One Show to talk about his amazing Trans-America adventure - part of his overall 10 million metres challenge.
Sally Gunnell on Running and Motherhood
17th October 2012
Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell has admitted that running helps her to be a better mum to her children.
Linda Yueh’s Positive Outlook
15th October 2012
Economist, Dr Linda Yueh, believes that Britain has the potential to come out of the current recession in prime position.
Francesca Martinez on Disability Allowance Cuts
9th October 2012
“Rhetoric about the Paralympics sounds hollow when the Government is hellbent on cutting benefits,” writes Comedian Francesca Martinez in the Independent.
Mark Foster and Louise Hazel Star in Come Dine With Me
4th October 2012
Channel 4 invited London 2012 stars Mark Foster and Louise Hazel to partake in one of the UKs most popular TV shows, Come Dine With Me.
Andrew Strauss Must Not be Lost To Cricket
3rd October 2012
Steve James of The Telegraph hopes that the former England captain will continue to inspire UK cricket.
David Gower Saves His Jokes
1st October 2012
The charismatic English cricket legend David Gower talks to the Guardian about one of the defining moments in his career, and about why he keeps his funny one-liners close to his chest!
Ben Kay Supports Worthy Charity
26th September 2012
England Rugby World Cup winner and after dinner speaker Ben Kay is supporting a charity which helps the children of fallen servicemen and women.
Lorraine Heggessey Addresses Elizabeth Murdoch’s MacTaggart Lecture
25th September 2012
Lorraine Heggessey, chairman of Boom Pictures, and keynote speaker, said that Elizabeth Murdoch showed “considerable bravery” when she delivered the high-profile McTaggart Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, in the wake of News Corp’s core part in the phone-hacking scandal.
Charles Hazlewood’s Paraorchestra Plays the Paralympic Closing Ceremony
21st September 2012
As the glorious sporting summer of 2012 drew to a close in London, the thousands of visitors to the Olympic stadium and the millions of TV viewers were treated to a musical delight - Charles Hazlewood’s Paraorchestra.
Jackie Bird in Korea for BBC
18th September 2012
BBC Radio is airing a series, which sees some of the most interesting stories from around the globe broadcast on UK airwaves, including a programme fronted by news presenter and awards host Jackie Bird.
Frances Cairncross Talks University Funding
17th September 2012
Keynote speaker on education, Frances Cairncross, spoke to the Independent about the failings of the current education system.
Emily Maitlis in Hip Hop Debate
14th September 2012
Newsnight presenter and awards host Emily Maitlis and Writer Jemima Khan flexed their brains in a debate... about hip-hop music.
Cathy O’Dowd In Ultimate Trilogy Mission
13th September 2012
Adventurer and motivational speaker Cathy O’Dowd has been selected to travel from sea to summit on a mission set to inspire women everywhere.
Peninah Thomson’s Scheme To Help Women Achieve
4th September 2012
Peninah Thomson, chief executive of the Mentoring Foundation and founder of the FTSE 100 Cross-Company Mentoring Programme has put a scheme in place to help women hone their leadership style.
Neil Laughton Leads Charity Adventure
31st August 2012
Neil Laughton is leading a team of adventurers to retrace the steps of Operation Frankton – one of WW2’s most gruelling raids.
Forbes 100 Women Who Rule the World
30th August 2012
Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the top 100 women in the world, led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, amongst other heads of state, CEOs, entrepreneurs, celebrities and philanthropists, including Hillary Clinton, Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama and Christine Lagarde.
Anneka Rice Makes TV Comeback
28th August 2012
After 17 years away from TV screens, former Treasure Hunt presenter Anneka Rice is in talks with the BBC about fronting at least two new prime-time shows.
Emma Sinclair Wins ‘Start Up of the Year 2011’
22nd August 2012
Emma Sinclair – entrepreneur and keynote speaker – has been recognised for her achievements with nominations for various industry awards, exemplified by her invitation to Downing Street in 2012, when she was awarded ‘Start Up of the Year 2011’.
Emma Forbes Launches ForbesStyle.com
20th August 2012
Awards host and TV presenter Emma Forbes has launched ForbesStyle.com - a website that encompasses everything Emma loves in life – fashion, food, family, home, travel, health & wellbeing – with web articles, blogs and lots of high quality videos.
Danny Crates Rides Across Britain
15th August 2012
Danny Crates, inspirational and motivational speaker and Paralympic gold medallist, blogs about the final days of the Deloitte Ride Across Britain.
Conrad Humphreys ‘Addicted’ to the Natural Environment
5th August 2012
Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Conrad Humphreys claims that the natural environment can be highly addictive. “Personally, I can testify to an almost insatiable appetite for spending time on the ocean,” he writes in his blog.
Olympic Bronze for Daniel Purvis
2nd August 2012
Olympic athlete Daniel Purvis has made British sporting history with a bronze medal at London 2012, as part of Great Britain's first men's Olympic gymnastics team to win a medal in a century.
Saba Douglas Hamilton Talks Polar Bears
1st August 2012
Wildlife film-maker and eco-activist Saba Douglas-Hamilton Speaks to the Telegraph about The Secret Life of Elephants, and answers some probing personal questions.
Selina Scott’s Career Resurrection
27th July 2012
Experienced facilitator and host, and the former golden girl of UK TV, Selina Scott talks to the Mail Online about her career resurrection.
Libby Purves Publishes Son’s Writings
25th July 2012
Nicholas Heiney, son of Radio 4 broadcaster Libby Purves, killed himself at the age of 23, leaving behind a collection of 35,000 words published by his parents to share their son's legacy and talent with the world.
Dalai Lama Joins Hans Blix on Star-Studded Roll Call
24th July 2012
The Dalai Lama joins former Chairman of the International Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction, Hans Blix, on the long list of stars from the world of business, sport and politics, who have headlined the Yorkshire International Business Convention.
Andy Pag’s World Travels in Recycled Truck
17th July 2012
A truck rescued from the scrap heap and restored in Dorset is about to complete a round-the-world journey - powered by waste vegetable oil, and with Andy Pag at the helm, reports the BBC website.
Anyika Onuora Stays Quiet Over Relay Disqualification
17th July 2012
London 2012 sprint star Anyika Onuora became unwittingly embroiled in a major athletics controversy at the European Championships in Helsinki.
Ashley Pearson on Madonna's Workout
17th July 2012
Showbiz reporter and awards host Ashley Pearson reviews Madonna’s punishing workout.
Bertrand Piccard’s Solar Impulse Project
17th July 2012
In the face of adverse weather predictions, the final leg of Bertrand Piccard’s 2012 Solar Impulse Project has been given the all clear, and will continue home to Payerne, in Switzerland.
John Mattone on Thinkers 50 List
5th July 2012
Keynote speaker John Mattone has been named in the prestigious biennial Thinkers50 "Guru Radar" list as one of their 25 emerging stars in leadership development.
Kevin Dutton's Flipnosis
5th July 2012
Keynote speaker Kevin Dutton tells the Mail Online about his book – telling you things you didn't know you knew, and other things you didn't know you wanted to know.
Michelle Mone, Charles Dunstone and Tim Smit Inspirational Entrepreneurs
4th July 2012
Michelle Mone OBE, Charles Dunstone and Tim Smit have been named most inspirational entrepreneurs.
Innovative Speakers Gather at TED 2012
28th June 2012
California is once again the sunny location for TED, the most innovative and exciting conference on the planet, where speakers with ‘ideas worth spreading’ gather to share their thoughts on technology, design, science, media, politics, the arts, and other insights on how to shape a better word.
Zunaira Munir’s Book, Key Concepts in Innovation, Reviewed
27th June 2012
Keynote speaker Zunaira Munir’s book, Key Concepts in Innovation, is reviewed and branded as a “ready reference of innovation terms”.
Denise Lewis Speaks Out in Support of Jessica Ennis
25th June 2012
Having triumphed in an Olympic heptathlon in Sydney, 2000, Denise Lewis is no stranger to the challenge that will face Team GB medal-seekers in the coming games. Lewis is sure that Jessica Ennis has what it takes to repeat her success, but warns that, in any multi-event discipline, there is always the potential for an element of the unexpected.
Joanna Lumley Campaigns for Improved Conditions for Dairy Cows
21st June 2012
Actress, speaker, and all-round funny lady Joanna Lumley has added some weight to a campaign to improve the health and welfare of dairy cows.
Ben Fogle Announces New Ocean Challenge
19th June 2012
TV adventurer Ben Fogle is taking on his most punishing challenge yet - by swimming to Cornwall across the Atlantic Ocean.
Colin Coulson-Thomas Authors New Talent Management Report
14th June 2012
Keynote speaker Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas, writes a report showing how to succeed without recruiting expensive stars.
Jo Malone, Dara O’Briain and Jenny Éclair on Apprentice, You’re Hired
7th June 2012
Retail entrepreneur Jo Malone, actress and presenter Denise Van Outen and comedians Jenny Eclair and Dara O’Briain appeared on the final instalment of The Apprentice: You’re Hired, after winner Ricky Martin was chosen by Lord Sugar.
Hayley Turner Wins Glamour Award
31st May 2012
Female jockey Hayley Turner came out top in the Sporting Achievement category at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, presented by Graham Norton.
Julie Meyer Talks Venture Capitalism in Europe
22nd May 2012
Julie Meyer, Founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital, entrepreneur, investor and business adviser published an article in the Financial Times about Venture Capitalism and its place in Europe.
Karren Brady Says No More TV!
17th May 2012
Karren Brady, football’s first lady, TV star and business speaker, speaks to the Sunday Times about her lack of interest in pursuing TV stardom.
Jim Lawless Breaks British Freediving Record
15th May 2012
Jim Lawless, one of the most popular inspirational after dinner speakers, has broken the British Freediving Record.
Ruby Wax on Speaker Lineup for TEDGlobal 2012
11th May 2012
The TED website has announced the list of innovative speakers who will inspire at this year’s conference, exploring the theme of Radical Openness, including comedian and corporate host Ruby Wax.
Catherine Tate and Katy Brand in Historical Comedy
10th May 2012
Top female comedians Catherine Tate and Katy Brand will play a series of historical characters in a new one-off comedy called Psychobitches.
Jetman Flies Over Rio With Jetpack
7th May 2012
A man using a winged jetpack completed an 11 minute flight over the iconic skyline of Rio de Janeiro.
Pen Hadow’s Great Arctic Challenge
3rd May 2012
Pen Hadow - Polar Explorer, Environmental Adviser & Inspirational Speaker, launches a new challenge for 2013.
Ben McBean Wins the Rotary Young Citizen Award 2012
26th April 2012
Former Commando and motivational speaker Ben McBean has won the Rotary Young Citizen Award 2012.
Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World
24th April 2012
Time magazine has announced its 100 most influential people in the word, in a list including entertainers, businesspeople, political leaders, sporting figures and controversial personalities.
Lucy Siegle Longlisted for Orwell Prize
20th April 2012
Lucy Siegle, journalist, broadcaster and keynote speaker on environmental and fashion issues, has been longlisted for the prestigious Orwell prize, for her book on sustainable fashion, To Die For.
Daredevil Climber Alain Robert Sets Record on Qatar Tower
19th April 2012
Inspirational speaker and daredevil Alain Robert has scaled 300m up The Torch hotel in Doha claiming to have set a new Guinness World Record.
Anne Patchett: Orange Prize Winner Again?
17th April 2012
Former Orange prize winner Ann Patchett is in the running for the award for fiction written by women for the second time.
US Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard Releases Memoir
9th April 2012
Gold Medalist Amanda Beard shares her story about growing up in the Olympic spotlight in her brand new memoir, In the Water They Can't See You Cry.
Luke Johnson Talks Mentors
5th April 2012
Luke Johnson, entrepreneur and keynote speaker, tells Management Today how Mentors can be extremely useful in business, but it takes real luck to find a good one.
Anya Hindmarch, Helena Morrissey and Ruth Rogers Nominated for Business Woman Award
4th April 2012
Veuve Clicquot has announced the shortlist for its Business Woman Award. Anya Hindmarch, Helena Morrissey and Ruth Rogers are ‘shining examples of female entrepreneurship and business success.’
Gabor Rakonczay: First Man to Canoe the Atlantic
3rd April 2012
Gabor Rakonczay has become the first person to canoe single-handed across the Atlantic.
Carol Vorderman Supports WWII Veterans
29th March 2012
Carol Vorderman, TV presenter and awards host, joined a group of WWII veterans to launch the Bomber Command Memorial Fund's Poppy Salute Appeal in London.
Judi James on Kate Middleton’s First Public Speech
20th March 2012
Body language expert Judi James analyses Kate Middleton’s first public speech since becoming a princess.
Holly Willoughby – Surprise Surprise!
16th March 2012
Holly Willoughby has been confirmed as the host of ITV’s new version of Surprise Surprise.
Sian Williams Says Goodbye to the Breakfast Sofa
15th March 2012
Sian Williams, broadcaster and awards host, has made her final appearance on the BBC Breakfast sofa.
Mary Portas’ Knicker Factory
13th March 2012
Mary Portas, retail guru and keynote speaker, is on a mission to kick start a recovery in British manufacturing with a new TV series, Mary’s Bottom Line.
International Women’s Day Celebrates Tanni Grey-Thompson, Kelly Holmes and Ellen MacArthur
8th March 2012
To celebrate International Women’s Day, The Guardian has compiled a list of the top 100 most inspirational and influential women in the world – many of whom are consummate and experienced corporate speakers, and available to book through Speakers Corner.
Lucy P. Marcus Top Tweeter
5th March 2012
Lucy P. Marcus has been ranked 5th in the Independent Newspaper’s “Twitter 100” list of the UK's most influential tweeters in Business. Sir Richard Branson has been named the most powerful tweeting Briton on the list.
California Hosts TED 2012 – The Full Spectrum
1st March 2012
Speakers Corner boasts a vast selection of TED speakers, including Dr. Rachel Armstrong, Chris Anderson, Rory Bremner, Tim Harford, Magnus Lindkvist, Charles Hazlewood and Nic Marks.
Lynne Franks' Guide to Success
27th February 2012
Visionary PR guru and co-founder of London Fashion Week, Lynne Franks talks to Director Magazine about challenging traditional stereotypes to succeed.
Gillian Tett is UK Business Communicator of the Year, 2012
24th February 2012
The UK Speechwriters' Guild has announced that the title of UK Business Communicator of 2012 has been awarded to Gillian Tett of the Financial Times.
Miles Jupp and Fatima Whitbread Join Let's Dance For Sport Relief
16th February 2012
Stand-up comedian Miles Jupp and former Olympian Fatima Whitbread have joined the line-up for the charity show Let’s Dance for Sport Relief.
Max McKeown’s New Strategy Book
14th February 2012
Management guru MaxMcKeown is a key British business thinker. His latest publication The Strategy Book gives an insight into the future.
Lucy P. Marcus Promotes Women in the Boardroom
10th February 2012
Lucy P. Marcus wrote an article for Reuters about why facebook, and all companies, must have diversity in the boardroom.
Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang Talk Innovation
7th February 2012
Corporate speakers and authors Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang speak to Wired Magazine about the harsh reality of why innovators don’t always win.
Lucy P. Marcus - LinkedIn Thought Leader
2nd February 2012
LinkedIn has recruited Lucy P. Marcus to be one of the 150 thought leaders who contribute to their new Influencers Program.
Kanya King Speaks of her Struggles on CNN
30th January 2012
Keynote speaker Kanya King presents a three part series for CNN about her journey to set up the MOBO awards.
“Motivation Crucial in Eurozone Crisis”, says Alex Price
18th January 2012
Alex Price, HR and business manager for Akzo Nobel, which owns brands including Dulux, has told C&IT magazine that tough economic times call for extra focus on motivation activities. Speakers Corner has a vast array of motivational speakers to choose from, so call us to discuss a January boost for your team!
Noreena Hertz in Eco Magazine
17th January 2012
Professor Hertz, leading futurist, thinker, political economist, and engaging and passionate keynote speaker, makes the case for Co-op Capitalism in an interview for Eco magazine.
Jacqueline Gold Talks Rebranding
13th January 2012
Businesswoman and keynote speaker Jacqueline Gold, who brought Ann Summers parties into living rooms across Britain, spoke to Director Magazine about her journey which turned the sex shop chain into a multimillion-pound business and a high-street name.
Blue Peter Presenter Helen Skelton Tackles Sport Relief
11th January 2012
Motivational speaker and Blue Peter action girl Helen Skelton takes on the thrilling challenge of Sport Relief with The Polar Challenge.
Noreena Hertz Announces New Book
10th January 2012
Visionary thinker and futurist, Noreena Hertz will release her latest book The Tiger and The Snake: Twelve Steps to Making Smarter Decision.
Kirsty Wark Hosts a Question of Taste
3rd January 2012
Newsnight presenter, facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host Kirsty Wark is moving to primetime to front A Question of Taste - the toughest food quiz on BBC 2!
Top 10 Speakers for 2012
27th December 2011
As the year draws to a close, Speakers Corner looks forward to the promise of the intriguing and opportune months ahead. 2012 is set to be a year of economic optimism, business innovation and a host of rising stars on the corporate circuit – all primed to motivate, educate, stimulate and entertain.
Richard Reed Tells of Innocent Success
19th December 2011
Innocent co-founder Richard Reed tells Director Magazine how his company kept control after breaking corporate tradition by selling a £30m stake to Coca-Cola in 2009. Innocent has maintained its position as arguably the most successful UK brand of the new millennium, and Speakers Corner proudly presents a host of Innocent speakers, all ideally placed to motivate and entertain on the corporate circuit. Joe McEwan, Dan Germain and Jessica Sansom, as well as Reed himself are all in high demand for corporate events.
Mary Portas Warns of High Street ‘Crisis’
14th December 2011
Retail expert Mary Portas has warned that many UK High Streets may be lost after years of “erosion, neglect and mismanagement”, unless shops and councils work together to regenerate them.
Ruby Wax's 'Losing It' Honoured
12th December 2011
Ruby Wax, charismatic awards host and comedian, has been nominated for The Jo Hutchinson International Best Solo Performance in the 2012 WhatsOnStage.com Awards, for her performance of Losing It.
Adventure for Gadget Show’s Pollyanna Woodward
9th December 2011
Adrenaline junkie Pollyanna Woodward speaks to OK Magazine about her next adventure: the Patrouille des Glaciers - originally organised by the Swiss Army to test the endurance abilities of its mountain troops in World War Two.
Adventurer of the year 2012: Alastair Humphreys Nominated!
29th November 2011
Alastair Humprehys – epic adventurer - has been named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year 2012.
Lucy P. Marcus Wins Future Thinker Award as Thinkers50 Announced
15th November 2011
Lucy P. Marcus, founder of Marcus Venture Consulting, has won the Thinkers 50 Future Thinker Award. She was presented with the prestigious accolade at the 2011 Thinkers50 Summit - a world-class management conference and awards dinner, celebrating the best and brightest management thinkers in the world.
Marcus Buckingham and Costas Markides Speak at Thinkers50 Summit
14th November 2011
The 2011 Thinkers50 Summit is a world-class management conference and awards dinner, celebrating the best and brightest management thinkers in the world. Presenters at this year’s event include Vijay Govindarajan, Costas Markides, Marcus Buckingham and Marshall Goldsmith – all ranked in the Thinkers50.
Sarah Lloyd-Hughes: ‘How To Be A Brilliant Public Speaker’
7th November 2011
Management Today asks Sarah Lloyd-Hughes, founder of Ginger Training & Coaching and author of ‘How to be Brilliant at Public Speaking’, for her top tips for public speaking.
Mary Perkins Wins Director of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award
2nd November 2011
Director Magazine has awarded Dame Mary Perkins, Specsavers queen, entrepreneur, and retail keynote speaker, the Director of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Jeremy Paxman and Tim Harford at Ilkley Literature Festival
28th October 2011
Adventurer and author Sir Ranulph Fiennes; broadcaster and awards host Jeremy Paxman and economist Tim Harford spoke at the Ilkley Literature Festival – a two week literary event held in the miniature Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire every October.
David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins Speak at Battle of Ideas
27th October 2011
David Aaronovitch and Simon Jenkins are journalists, broadcasters and columnists, as well as awards hosts and after dinner speakers. They are speaking at the Battle of Ideas - two days of high-level, thought-provoking, public debate organised by the Institute of Ideas, and hosted by the Royal College of Art in London.
Claire Young Launches 'Teenbiz' for Young Entrepreneurs
26th October 2011
Claire Young, corporate speaker and motivational speaker, is promoting entrepreneurship with the launch of the new youth initiative Teenbiz, which provides funding to entrepreneurs aged 13 to 18 years old.
Rachel Armstrong Talks ‘Living Buildings’
25th October 2011
“Living buildings could inhale city carbon emissions”, says Rachel Armstrong, senior TED fellow and co-director of Avatar, a research group exploring the potential of advanced technologies in architecture, tells www.cnn.com.
Haiyan Wang Speaks at TEDx
21st October 2011
Haiyan Wang is Managing Partner of a research and consulting organization with a focus on creating winning global strategies that leverage the transformational rise of China and India. She is also co-author of multiple best-selling books on China and India, and she will be speaking at the TEDx conference in Rotterdam.
Big Ideas - Christian Majgaard, Lucy P. Marcus and Rachel Armstrong
18th October 2011
Corporate speakers and lauded innovation thinkers Christian Majgaard, Lucy P. Marcus and Rachel Armstrong grace The Big Ideas Factory in York for an evening of thought provoking debate and networking in Ron Cooke Hub's purpose built innovation space.
Lucy Marcus Shortlisted for the Thinkers 50 Future Thinker Award
12th October 2011
Lucy P. Marcus, founder of Marcus Venture Consulting, has been nominated for the Thinkers 50 Future Thinker Award.
Best Connected Women: Shaa Wasmund and Lucy Marcus
11th October 2011
Shaa Wasmund and Lucy Marcus are triumphant as Director Magazine reveals the talented, respected and brilliantly connected women who have made it to the final six of their Best Connected Women shortlist.
Roz Savage Rows the ‘Big Three’
5th October 2011
Roz Savage – adventurer, rower and inspirational speaker, becomes the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.
Benedict Allen at Cheltenham Literary Festival
4th October 2011
Benedict Allen, adventurer, author and corporate speaker, announces the release of his new book, Into The Abyss, at the Cheltenham Literary Festival.
Karren Brady: Most Inspirational Celebrity Nominee
27th September 2011
Karren Brady – corporate speaker, First lady of football and Lord Sugar’s right hand woman on The Apprentice - has been nominated for "Most Inspirational Celebrity" at the Inspiration Awards.
First Ever Waiting List at Clarks for Mary Portas’ Shoe Collection
21st September 2011
Queen of Shops Mary Portas has taken the world of shoes by storm, with a collection for Clarks that has sparked a waiting list of over 1000 customers.
Self Esteem is on the rise, says David Brooks
13th September 2011
David Brooks, author of The Social Animal and New York Times columnist, says that there has been a significant shift in the way many people see themselves.
TED Speaker and Futurist Rachel Armstrong Holds Online Chat
11th September 2011
What does the future hold? This is the $64,000 question that cannot be answered but is open to informed and intelligent speculation, and is a frequently used tool, helping to motivate companies in the current climate of economic gloom.
Spotlight on Benjamin Zander, Contender for Thinkers 50 Poll 2011
9th September 2011
Former conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Benjamin Zander has an extensive inspirational speaking career, traveling the world as a keynote speaker, lecturing to organisations on leadership. Benjamin has been nominated for the 2011 Thinkers 50.
Dame Stella Rimington Presents Booker Prize Nominees
7th September 2011
Dame Stella Rimington, keynote speaker, author and former Director-General of MI5, announced the six shortlisted authors for the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
Spotlight on Marcus Buckingham, Contender for Thinkers 50 Poll 2011
2nd September 2011
Marcus Buckingham has spent years helping clients find and motivate their most talented employees. He is one of the most thought-provoking and motivational business speakers and international keynote speakers. Marcus has been nominated for the 2011 Thinkers 50.
Adam Riches Beats Favourite at Edinburgh Comedy Awards
30th August 2011
Comedian Adam Riches has trounced favourite Nick Helm to take the top spot at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Veteran standup Omid Djalili presented him with the £10,000 cash prize.
Sir David Attenborough to be honoured by the IBC
23rd August 2011
Sir David Attenborough is to receive a special award from the International Broadcasting Convention. Attenborough is being honoured for his six-decade-long career in television and, in particular for his natural history work.
Spotlight on Lucy Marcus, Contender for Thinkers 50 Poll 2011
19th August 2011
Lucy Marcus is Founder and CEO of Marcus Venture Consulting and a highly experienced conference and keynote speaker on global economic trends and best practices for investment. Lucy has been nominated for the 2011 Thinkers 50.
More celebrities trace their roots in a new series of Who Do You Think You Are?
10th August 2011
The series starts tonight with June Brown who looks back into her past to find out if she is a real Eastender!
Sarah Beeny is helping residents revitalise village life in a new series - Village SOS
9th August 2011
In a brand new series, entrepreneur and property developer, Sarah Beeny follows six communities aiming to breathe life back into their area, with the aid of a six-figure grant from the Big Lottery Fund and an army of volunteers.
Natasha Kaplinsky is Back as an ITV News Anchor!
5th August 2011
From mid-September Natasha will be returning to her first love - the news! She will take on the role of news anchor on ITV's London Tonight.
New Dragons' Den Star Hilary Devey
1st August 2011
New Dragons' Den star Hilary Devey showed what she's made of as she joined the new series on BBC2 last night.
Ellen MacArthur ‘Force of Nature’ in Sustainability
26th July 2011
Dame Ellen MacArthur, round-the-world yachtswoman and motivational speaker of the highest caliber, leaves the Ocean behind to become an advocate for systemic change in the way business operates, writes Jo Confino for gaurdian.co.uk.
35 Women under 35: Entrepreneurs Recognised
22nd July 2011
Management Today has announced their list of 35 Women Under 35, and this year the catalogue of high-fliers belongs to the entrepreneur. Over half the women on the list have been recognised for their start-ups – including the woman who designed Lady Gaga’s knickers!
Speakers Corner’s Finest Confirmed for Cheltenham Literary Festival
12th July 2011
Speakers Corner is proud to announce a rich catalogue of its finest artists confirmed to attend The Cheltenham Literary Festival - one of the UKs best loved book festivals.
Evelyn Glennie Stars At Cheltenham Music Festival
4th July 2011
The Cheltenham Music Festival has become one of the most popular UK summer festivals, previously boasting the highest calibre of international musicians, and this year is no exception. Percussionist and after dinner speaker Evelyn Glennie headlines at an event which promises to ignite the musical passions of South West England.
James Naughtie, Peter Snow and Kirsty Wark Grace Borders Book Festival
30th June 2011
Peter Snow, Kirsty Wark and James Naughtie were amongst high profile faces creating a magical atmosphere at this year’s Borders Book Festival. Also lighting up the picturesque Scottish town of Melrose were comedians and commentators Rory Bremner, Michael Parkinson, Rory McGrath, Maureen Lipman and Tom Conti.
Pete Cohen Takes Control
29th June 2011
Motivational speaker and life coach Pete Cohen speaks to journalist Victoria Lambert about how to take control of your life in order to achieve your aims. Drawing on his talent as a life strategist, human behaviourist, health and fitness professional, business consultant and best selling author, Pete Cohen is highly qualified to help those looking for a bit of direction.
Robert Winston, Bob Geldof and David Rowan at the Sunday Times Festival of Education
23rd June 2011
This year’s Sunday Times Festival of Education welcomes almost 150 speakers of the highest calibre, including some of Speakers Corner’s elite - Robert Winston, Niall Ferguson, Hamish McRae and David Rowan. Ranging from former government ministers, scientists and headteachers to academics, journalists and chief executives, all with experience, knowledge and opinions that should enrich, broaden and deepen debates about education.
21st Century Women: Ruby Wax, Noreena Hertz and Victoria Derbyshire
22nd June 2011
As American businesswoman Martha Stewart calls for women to be paid higher salaries if companies want to exude greater creativity and diversity, the Sunday Times publishes a list of some of the most influential 21st Century Women, including three of Speakers Corner’s elite - Ruby Wax, Noreena Hertz and Victoria Derbyshire.
Bruce Forsyth, Jenni Murray and Jessica Ennis Honoured in Queen’s Birthday List
13th June 2011
Showbiz star Bruce Forsyth, world athletics champion Jessica Ennis and Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday List.
Orange Prize Honours Youngest Winner
9th June 2011
First-time author Tea Obreht has won this year’s Orange Prize for Fiction. The 25 year old is the youngest recipient of the £30,000 award – received in recognition of her novel The Tiger’s Wife – the story of a young doctor on a journey through the war-torn Balkans.
Bear Grylls Says there’s No Place Like Home
8th June 2011
TV adventurer Bear Grylls speaks to the Sunday Times about his love of travelling and the equal thrill he gets from coming home.
Mary Portas’ Own Shop Will ‘Create New Benchmarks’
7th June 2011
Retail guru Mary Portas will practice what she preaches with the launch of her own clothes line for ‘grown up women’, in partnership with House of Fraser in London's Oxford Street.
Tony Fernandes and Arianna Huffington Amongst 100 Most Creative People In Business
2nd June 2011
Entrepreneur Tony Fernandes; media mogul Arianna Huffington; facebook genius Chris Cox and happiness expert Tony Hsieh, are some of the top names on a list of the 100 Most Creative People In Business, compiled by industry magazine Fast Company.
Pollyanna Woodward and Jason Bradbury Nominated for Gadget Personality of the Year
31st May 2011
Techno babe Pollyanna Woodward has been nominated for Gadget Personality of the Year. Channel 5’s Gadget Show presenter announced her nomination on Twitter to the delight of her adoring fans.
Guardian Hay Festival Boasts Speakers Corner's Best
26th May 2011
Britain’s most exciting writers, filmmakers, comedians, politicians and musicians are headed to the Welsh town of Hay-On-Wye for the annual Guardian literary festival.
Entrepreneurs’ Forum Boasts Speakers Corner's Best
20th May 2011
The North East of England is the venue for the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, where a handful of Speakers Corner’s top talent take the stage to inspire business leaders and aspirational executives from all over the UK. Hamish McRae, Sarah Willingham, Tim Smit, James Timpson, James Cracknell, and Simon Calver are all on the programme, as are Kanya King, Douglas McWilliams, Karen Mattison, John Timpson and Richard Huntingford – all inspiration and charismatic public speakers.
Southbank Hosts First Freerunning Show
19th May 2011
With breathtaking views of London’s skyline as a backdrop, the Southbank Centre is the perfect venue for the UK's first ever stage show featuring the explosive sport of free running (parkour). Sébastien Foucan is the founder and global ambassador for Freerunning. An inspiring and motivational speaker, Sébastien’s sport will set alight the walkway along the Thames, where tourists and fans will discover and enjoy the visually thrilling spectacle.
Lucy Siegle’s New Book Talks Fashion
18th May 2011
Fashionistas beware! Lucy Siegle, journalist, author and presenter, releases a new book which takes a detailed and candid look at how we buy and what we wear. Siegle, featured on the front page of the Daily Mail Life and Style magazine, discusses how fleeting trends and bargains are not healthy for the environment, for the economy or for fashion!
Speakers Corner Elite Amongst Top Intellectuals
17th May 2011
The Guardian has compiled a list of Britain’s top 300 intellectuals. Amongst the newspaper’s register of public figures leading the UK’s cultural discourse, are a handful of Speakers Corner’s elite. Amongst the iIntellectuals are authors, economists, historians, journalists, lawyers, philosophers, policy advisers, politicians, religious leaders, and scientists.
Laura Tenison Shortlisted as Business Ambassador
16th May 2011
Jojo Maman Bebe founder Laura Tenison has made the shortlist for Stylist Magazine’s Business Ambassador. The free lifestyle magazine has launched a search for an inspirational female entrepreneur to motivate its readers.
Alain Robert Conquers World’s Tallest Building
13th May 2011
Alain Robert – death-defying free climber – and dazzling after dinner speaker – has scaled the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Robert is the first person to climb the 828 metre high building. The Human spider spoke to the Sunday Times about his latest feat.
Bear Grylls Travels Transylvania
9th May 2011
Prepare for tension and thrills as acclaimed explorer and motivational speaker Bear Grylls braves the rugged landscape of the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, Romania in an adventure documentary on the Discovery Channel.
Ian Livingstone, Ajaz Ahmed, and other Speakers Corner Talent in Wired Top 100
3rd May 2011
Speakers Corner’s top talent is elevated to the technology elite as Wired Magazine publishes its second annual survey of the UK’s digital power brokers. Featured as leaders in the field are Ian Livingstone , Ajaz Ahmed, Brent Hoberman, Bruno Giussani, Jamie Murray Wells and Stephen Fry.
Clive Woodward, Ben Fogle and Tara Palmer Tompkinson Invited to Royal Wedding
28th April 2011
As Prince William and Kate Middleton become husband and wife, guests at the wedding of the year will include three of Speakers Corner’s top personalities - Sir Clive Woodward, Tara Palmer Tompkinson and Ben Fogle.
Times Literary Festival Closes With Melvyn Bragg, Madhur Jaffrey, Jonathan Powell and Adam Boulton
8th April 2011
As the country’s literati pack their bags in Oxford this weekend, a handful of Speakers Corner’s elite – including Melvyn Bragg, Madhur Jaffrey, Jonathan Powell and Adam Boulton – take the stage with inspirational and entertaining presentations.
Dave Brailsford Takes British Cycling To A Higher Level
7th April 2011
Dave Brailsford, Performance Director for British Cycling, and esteemed motivational speaker, is one of a group of driven and inspirational figures working to make London’s Olympic dream a reality.
Mariella Frostrup Enjoys Best Decade of Her Life
6th April 2011
Arts presenter, conference facilitator and awards host Mariella Frostrup speaks to the Mail Online about her desire to present an air of intellect to confound being stereotyped as a ‘vacuous blonde’.
Sahar Hashemi Inspires as London Drinks Coffee
5th April 2011
Bean Queen Sahar Hashemi, co-founder of Coffee Republic and inspirational after dinner speaker delivers a strong message, as London celebrates the tastiest bean on earth with a whole week dedicated to the nation’s favourite drink.
Sarah Outen Sets Off Around the World
1st April 2011
Adventurer and motivational speaker Sarah Outen embarks on an epic adventure which starts at Tower Bridge in London – and ends in Tower Bridge – via the world!
Karren Brady Takes on Health
31st March 2011
Karren Brady – first woman of football – is encouraging people to discover their health age as part of Bupa’s Helping You Find Healthy campaign. The brilliant Apprentice star and motivational speaker, spoke to The Times about her battle with illness and how important her health has become.
Ben Fogle Joins Prince Harry At the North Pole
30th March 2011
Adventurer and motivational speaker Ben Fogle joins Prince Harry and a group of wounded soldiers as they trek to the North Pole for charity.
Michelle McDowell Named 2011 Veuve Cliquot Businesswoman of the Year
29th March 2011
Michelle McDowell - a civil engineer who was responsible for the £70m redevelopment of the Royal Albert Hall - has been named Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the year.
Kirsty Young Exposes Changed Attitudes to Working
28th March 2011
Kirsty Young, one of the UKs top broadcasters, presents The British at Work – a study of employment in the postwar years. Her modulated tones take BBC2 viewers through an examination of how attitudes to jobs have changed since the end of World War II.
Natasha Kaplinsky Hosts Speakers Corner’s Olympic Business Breakfast
25th March 2011
Natasha Kaplinsky hosted Speakers Corner’s latest showcase highlighting the best speaker talents around, including Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and Tessa Jowell. Scintillating Conversation about the Olympics was accompanied by a delicious breakfast in Central London.
Is James Cracknell Unstoppable?
22nd March 2011
Former Olympic rower James Cracknell hits TV screens this week, documenting his recovery from an accident that damaged his brain.
Speakers Corner Celebrates Exciting New Site
21st March 2011
Speakers Corner takes centre stage with an innovative new website and an exciting new identity.
Liz Bonnin Explores Technology of the Japanese Earthquake
15th March 2011
Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield, Dallas Campbell and Dr Yan Wong present Bang Goes the Theory, the BBCs guide to popular science, which this week looks at the science behind the devastating Japanese earthquake and the tsunami it triggered.
Gregg Wallace and Fiona Phillips Take Centre Stage at The Ideal Home Show
11th March 2011
Celebrity chef Gregg Wallace and TV presenters Fiona Phillips and Diarmuid Gavin are part of the notable list of celebrities appearing at The Ideal Home Show – Britain’s best loved home event.
Horlick Backs Quotas To Get Women in the Boardroom
25th February 2011
Nicola Horlick has called for positive discrimination to get women into the boardroom, according to the Evening Standard.
Jo Elvin Judges Great British Hairdresser
24th February 2011
Glamour Editor Jo Elvin takes her place as a judge on Great British Hairdresser this week, on E4s new reality show which aims to open the door to the hairdressing industry at its highest end.
Armstrong, Hashemi and Leadbeater Amongst ‘10 Biggest Thinkers’ – Director Magazine
23rd February 2011
Director magazine has voted scientist Rachel Armstrong amongst Britain’s top ten original thinkers – an elite group of people who have produced big ideas which have helped shape the UK's economic recovery.
Sarah Brown ‘Top UK Tweeter’ Says The Independent
21st February 2011
Sarah Brown, Britain’s ex-First Lady is top of the ‘Tweeterati’ list, according to The Independent.
Kate Humble Presents Spicy BBC 2 Series
18th February 2011
Kate Humble retraces the steps of 15th-century explorers as she goes on the trail of some of the world's most valuable spices, examining their history, trade, mythology and usage, for a new series on BBC 2.
Tim Campbell Talks About The Bright Ideas Trust
17th February 2011
As Apprenticeship Week 2011 draws to a close, Tim Campbell talks to Metro about motivating young people to become a success.
Huffington Joins AOL To Build ‘Online Media Empire’
10th February 2011
Aol Inc has bought the Huffington Post in the hope that co-founder Arianna Huffington will build an online media empire, reports Bloomberg.
Hilary Devey To Replace Caan On Dragons Den
8th February 2011
Watch out there’s a new dragon! Hilary Devey - entrepreneur and award-winning business woman - will join BBC2’s Dragon's Den, following the departure of James Caan.
Denise Van Outen To Host New Channel 5 Show
3rd February 2011
Presenters Denise Van Outen and Matt Johnson have signed up to host Channel 5's entertainment news show OK! TV - premiering this February. The show will feature celebrity interviews, features about music and fashion, and showbiz gossip.
James Cracknell Introduces New Captain Scott Film
27th January 2011
Inspirational Olympic sportsman James Cracknell introduces a new film about Captain Scott’s ill-fated Expedition to the Antarctic of 1910, which ended with the death of Scott and four other crew members.
Mary Portas puts shoppers first in her new series, Secret Shopper
19th January 2011
With a series of wigs and hidden cameras, mary portas is back on our screens with her new series Secret Shopper. This time she is tackling customer service using the Queen of Shops formula to sort out struggling high street chains.
Inspirational Speaker Geoff Holt MBE Awarded Yachtsman of the Year!
13th January 2011
Geoff has overcome incredible adversity to achieve the Yachtsman of the Year Award – following in the footsteps of former winners Dame Ellen MacArthur, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Dee Caffari.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ray Mears speak at The Outdoors Show this week
11th January 2011
The Outdoors Show will kick off on Thursday at Excel in London and keynote speakers including Ray Mears, Simon King, Ben Fogle, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Riaan Manser and Sir Ranulph Fiennes will all be speaking in the Heroes Theatre!
Natasha Kaplinsky Hosts Speakers Corner’s Olympic Business Breakfast
10th January 2011
Speakers Corner presents our latest showcase highlighting the best speaker talents around. Scintillating Conversation about the Olympics will be accompanied by a scrumptious breakfast.
The Importance of a Facilitator
10th January 2011
What’s A Facilitator? A pretty face? A sparkling wit? It’s all of that and a whole lot more….
2010 Global Women’s Leadership Conference
6th December 2010
Keynote speaker Lucy Marcus joined Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Professor Laura Tyson and Oscar-nominated actress Sigourney Weaver for the conference on “Women, Change and Vision” in Seoul, Korea
Speakers Laura Tenison MBE & Lucy Marcus name their Top Female Role Models
2nd December 2010
Speakers including Laura Tenison MBE – the Founder and MD of JoJo Maman Bebe – and Lucy Marcus – the CEO and Founder of Marcus Venture Consulting – have been considering the female role models who have inspired their success.
Richard Noble's 1000mph car on track to break record
24th November 2010
Richard Noble has confirmed that the project to develop the fastest car powered by a jet engine and rocket is on track. Work will start on the rear of the car in January next year, the world record breaking attempt due to be scheduled for some time in 2012 on a dried up lake bed in Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
I'm a Celebrity 2010: Contestants Revealed
10th November 2010
Happy Mondays singer Shaun Ryder, 'X Factor' finalist Stacey Solomon, TV presenter Gillian McKeith, 'Coronation Street' star Nigel Havers, former Bond girl Britt Ekland and Olympic medallist Linford Christie are venturing into the jungle for the new series of the hit ITV show. They will be joined by Playboy model Kayla Collins, rapper Aggro Santos, former MP Lembit Opik and Sheryl Gascoigne. The Ant and Dec-hosted series begins on ITV1 on Sunday.
Pete Goss MBE Takes the Plunge and Chases his Dream
2nd November 2010
Keynote and motivational speaker Pete Goss was awarded the British MBE and French Legion D’Honneur for an incredible rescue of a fellow sailor at considerable cost to himself. As an ordinary man who does extraordinary things he is relatable and inspirational and about to embark on another challenging expedition.
Natasha Kaplinsky to leave FIVE News
15th October 2010
The TV newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky is to leave FIVE in December, the channel announced yesterday, bringing to an end the deal which made her Britain's highest-paid current-affairs presenter.
Ed Stafford heads to the woods for the Do Lectures 2010
23rd September 2010
Camping in the woods with geniuses, innovative entrepreneurs and adventurers is quite something. Speaker Ed Stafford and World Wide Web guru Tim Berners-Lee enjoyed the creative brainstorming around the campfire
BBC show Lost Land of the Tiger finds the big cats living in the Himalayas
22nd September 2010
Footage collected in the BBC's latest expedition series has shown evidence of wild tigers living at high altitude in the Himalayas. Catch the second and third installments of Lost land of the Tiger tonight and tomorrow night at 9pm on BBC One.
Dame Ellen Macarthur launches her next challenge - to promote sustainability
3rd September 2010
Record-breaking round the world yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur has launched a new foundation that will aim to find long-term solutions for a sustainable economy. It will bring together young people in education and business innovation to "re-think" the entire way we run our economies.
Parents don't spend enough time playing with their children says Professor Tanya Byron
27th August 2010
Professor Tanya Byron's latest report indicates that family games are becoming a lost art, as time pressures, miscommunication, boredom, and lack of clear advice are cited by parents as contributing factors to not spending enough time playing with their children.
Will The Stig’s Identity be Revealed?
24th August 2010
The 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?
A Third of Women Take on the Role of Breadwinner
20th July 2010
As a survey announces the rise of women’s involvement in domestic financial affairs, speakers such as entrepreneur Kanya King MBE and scientist Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE are also becoming increasingly popular. However, is there more to the figures than initially meets the eye?
The Magic of Music and Motivation
19th July 2010
It’s Dame Evelyn Glennie’s birthday today and as TEDGlobal comes to a close for 2010, the magic of music and motivation are firmly on the business agenda.
Martha Lane Fox's bid to get everyone in Britain online
14th July 2010
Internet entreprenuer and digital champion Martha Lane Fox has launched a initiative to help the 10 million people living in the UK who have never used the internet. Martha believes that these are the people that the internet can help most, providing them with access to online services they currently are unable to utilise.
Few Understand Howard Webb’s Situation Like Pierluigi Collina
13th July 2010
World Cup final referee Howard Webb has been greeted with both praise and controversy and few understand the pressures he has experienced like speaker Pierluigi Collina – widely regarded as the best referee in the world.
This year TED Global will focus on the good news
9th July 2010
TED Global, the famously invite only conference starts in Oxford on Monday. This year, speakers have been chosen to highlight the good news - the breakthroughs, discoveries, new science, new technology and new thinking beneath the troubled newspaper headlines.
Management Today reveals it's '35 Women Under 35' for 2010
7th July 2010
The women chosen by MT are imaginative and hard working, determined to thrive in tough times. Web entrepreneurs, record label executives, fashionistas, hedge fund managers and a structured credit sales woman made the list.
The Human Polar Bear: Lewis Gordon Pugh on the Discovery Channel
28th June 2010
Tonight environmentalist and keynote speaker Lewis Gordon Pugh features in an incredible documentary on the Discovery Channel about his swim in the Arctic ocean – a feat thought impossible prior to his achievement.
John Prescott heads all star line up at the Borders Book Festival
16th June 2010
The Borders Book Festival kicks off tomorrow in the stunning setting of Harmony Gardens in Melrose. The festival has grown in to a national UK event over 4 days in June. This year the organisers have once again bagged themselves an impressive speaker line up including, John Prescott, Kate Adie, Gervase Phinn, John Simpson, Victoria Wood and Rory Bremner.
Get On Yer Bike Sir Steve Redgrave...
1st June 2010
Sir Steve Redgrave is not one to turn down a challenge, and on June 12th he will begin the Race Against America (RAAM) regarded as the “world’s toughest bike race”.
Lewis Gordon Pugh becomes first person to swim accross Everest Lake
24th May 2010
The environmental campaigner and motivational speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh nicknamed the "human polar bear", has swum 1km (0.62 miles) across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the impact of global warming. Lewis, wore only swimming trunks, goggles and a swimming hat to face the 2C waters of Pumori Lake at 17,000ft (5,300m). He said he hoped to bring the "world's attention" to the melting of glaciers and its effect on the region.
First episode of BBC1's Junior Apprentice with Lord Sugar, Karren Brady & Nick Hewer tonight
12th May 2010
A new series, Junior Apprentice, starts tonight with Lord Sugar putting a group of 16 & 17 year olds through some interesting business tasks. In the first episode, the challenge is to sell £500 worth of cheese at a London market. At Alan Sugar's side are Karren Brady and Nick Hewer
Entrepreneurs Jo Malone and Nick Leslau star in new BBC1 business series called High Street Dreams
11th May 2010
Two entrepreneurs present High Street Dreams, a new BBC1 business series mixing business and entertainment. Jo Malone, the founder of the luxury fragrance empire of the same name, together with property tycoon Nick Laslau offer sound advice to entrepreneurs who want to bring their product to the high street and a mass market.
The 2010 Time 100 Most Influential People include world leaders, thought leaders, heroes & artistes
7th May 2010
The 2010 Time 100 has just been announced and Barak Obama, Bill Clinton, Lady Gaga, Simon Cowell, Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, Prince and Steve Jobs are amongst the one hundred world leaders, thought leaders, artists and heroes included in the list. Time Magazine have been compiling a list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World every year since 1999. It was thought that the 20th Century would be remembered most for science and technology and, at that time, Albert Einstein was crowned the Person of the Century.
Olympic rower & motivational speaker, Sir Steve Redgrave will cycle 3,000 miles in the Race Across America
4th May 2010
The 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.
Sir David Attenborough reaches North Pole
19th April 2010
Sir David Attenborough has realised a life-long ambition and reached the North Pole, the BBC has said. The broadcaster, 84, is filming in the Arctic Circle for Frozen Planet, a BBC One series due to air in late 2011.
Paralympian Tanni Grey Thompson takes her place in the House of Lords
14th April 2010
Paralympic gold medallist Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson has taken her place in the House of Lords as a people's peer. Baroness Grey-Thompson, from Redcar, is Britain's most successful Paralympian, with 11 gold medals in wheelchair racing, as well as seven golds in world championships. She has set 30 world records in her career.
A spate of gardening programmes unleashed including Alys Fowler's The Edible Garden
13th April 2010
Numerous gardening programmes have hit the screens this month. Gardeners' World is back and there is a second series of Grow Your Own Drugs with James Wong. The newist gardening show to be aired is The Edible Gardener, which is presented by Alys Fowler hoping to appeal to the younger generation of gardeners.
Author, actress & comedienne, Meera Syal plays Shirley Valentine
12th April 2010
The part in Willy Russel's Shirley Valentine, which was made famous in the film by Pauline Collins, is currently being perfomed on stage by the award-winning actress, comedienne and author, Meera Syal. Shirley Valentine is part of a Willy Russell season at the Chocolate Mernier Factory in London and Meera Syal, in the lead role, has received rave reviews.
Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year award nominees
24th March 2010
Ethics and the environment have been added to the list of criteria covering the selection of this year's Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year award. The finalists are Laura Tenison, Gill Riley, Victoria Stapleton and Louise Wymer.
International Woman's Day is today as the first woman, Kathyrn Bigelow, wins Best Director
8th March 2010
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some countries like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. The first IWD was run in 1911.
Motivational speakers Fred Haise, James Lovell & Gene Kranz come together to mark the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13 flight
4th February 2010
On April 11, 2010 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Apollo 13's astronauts & flight director, James Lovell, Fred Haise & Gene Kranz will come together to mark the 40th Anniversary of the mission. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from the astronauts themselves as well as from Gene 'failure in not an option' Kranz and do a tour of the actual launch pad.
Kirsty Young, celebrity presenter of Desert Island Discs, presents BBC2's series 'The British Family'
19th January 2010
Kirsty Young, the celebrity presenter of Radio 4's Desert Island Discs presents BBC2's new series 'The British Family' aired on Monday nights at 9pm. The four part series examined the changing attitudes to marriage after the war and the impact that the sexual revolution had on the British family.
Some of Speakers Corner's favourite female business keynote speakers
19th January 2010
Speakers Corner are always delighted to highlight some of their favourite business and entrepreneurial female speakers. We are delighted to feature a few of them in this news article.
Dave Brailsford, the British cycling performance director launched his Sky Team at an inspiring event yesterday prior to commencing training in Valenc
5th January 2010
With the Tour de France in his sights, David Brailsford, the British cycling performance director, launched the British cycling team yesterday at the glitzy launch in London. The 26 riders, together with the training team and all the backroom staff were out in force. The team leave for a training camp in Valencia today.
Top 20 sporting moments of the decade
16th December 2009
The 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.
Speakers Corner are delighted to welcome Tom Conti as an after dinner speaker & awards host
1st December 2009
Speakers Corner are delighted to welcome Tom Conti to the corporate sector as an after dinner speaker and awards host. The British award-winning film, television, and stage comedy actor who won an Olivier and Broadway Tony award for his role in Whose Life Is It Anyway?, is an accomplished director, an author and with many anecdotes and his charismatic personality, is an ideal after dinner speaker & awards host
Kirsty Moore is the first woman pilot to train with the RAF's Arrows display team
12th November 2009
The Red Arrows have made history by taking on their first ever female pilot. Kirsty Moore will join the Red Arrows, based in Lincolnshire, next season - which starts in 2010. The RAF said that until now no female fast-jet pilot had advanced far enough in their flying career to join the display team. Flight Lieutenant Moore, who has flown combat missions in Iraq, says it's a great honour to be chosen. Kirsty was based with a Tornado squadron at RAF Marham in Norfolk before she got this job.
Speakers Corner on Inclusivity and Diversity
1st October 2009
Links between diversity and company image and inclusivity and staff retention are well known but it is new factors coming to light around increased creativity and better customer service that are ensuring diversity and inclusivity are keys to success.
Ruby Wax's new business venture - executive coaching
30th September 2009
Ruby 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.
Lewis Gordon Pugh takes his global warming campaign to Everest
28th September 2009
The adventurer, environmentalist and speaker, Lewis Gordon Pugh has announced that his latest intrepid expedition will be to swim across a glacial lake on Mount Everest to highlight the dangers of climate change. The thrill of adventure drives people do some quite remarkable things. Throw in a campaign and you have some people who will go to extremes to make sure their campaign is heard. Lewis Gordon Pugh, the swimmer who is going to dive into melted ice on Everest to highlight climate change, is one of these people. Lewis plans to swim under the summit of Mount Everest. Something nobody has ever done before. He is hopimg to draw further attention to the cause he swam accross a patch of open sea at the North Pole for, ahead of a conference in December in Copenhagen on replacing the 1997 Kyoto protocol on reducing greenhouse gases.
Lewis Gordon Pugh plans a swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers
22nd September 2009
Endurance swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh spends much of his time delivering keynote speeches and trying to bring to the world's attention the problems of ignoring climate change. Previously he has swam 20 minutes in the North Pole to highlight the problems in the Arctic. His latest venture is to swim in the icy waters of the Himalayan Glaciers to raise awareness of a source of water for 1.3bn people which could be gone within 25 years
German Chancellor Angela Merkel tops the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women for the 4th year
20th August 2009
The Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women 2009 list has been announced and for the fourth year running, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is number one. The list includes the 100 top women in politics, business and philanthropy.
Motivational speakers Chris Hoy & Dave Brailsford are honoured for their services to cycling
16th June 2009
Triple 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
Who got to the North Pole first? Tom Avery's latest book attempts to settle the debate
6th April 2009
Many cannot name the explorer who first stood at the Earth's most northen extremity, because the dispute over who got there first was never settled. Robert Peary claimed to have reached the North Pole in 37 days in April 1909, however sceptics claim that he lacked evidence to support his claim. Tom Avery is hoping that his latest book which describes his expedition to the North Pole using techniques similar to Robert Peary will help settle this debate.
Jamie Oliver cooks for the G20 Wives and some of the UK's most influential women at No.10
3rd April 2009
As the world leaders dined while discussing the current economic crisis, their wives mingled with some of the UK's top female talent. Michelle Obama and Sarah Brown were joined by Olympic Gold Medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Harry Potter author, JK Rowling on their table at the Summit Dinner on wednesday evening.
Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers talk about new BBC2 series
2nd April 2009
Three of Speakers Corner's most interesting motivational speakers - Polar explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, solo yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson talk about their preparations and making the 3-part series 'Top Dogs: Adventures in War, Sea & Ice' where they put each other to the test - in Afghanistan, the Arctic and the stormy seas off Cape Horn.
Richard Dunwoody announces his next Challenge - to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours
1st April 2009
Ex champion jockey, polar explorer and motivational speaker, Richard Dunwoody MBE, has announced his plans to walk 1000 miles in 1000 hours for 1000 Guineas. this is a challenge dating back 200 years, having first been attempted in 1809 by Captain Barclay for a 1000 Guinea bet. In May, Richard will attempt the challenge to raise money for charity.
Journalist, broadcaster & speaker, Lesley Abdela wins 2009 Woman Political Journalist of the Year Award
10th March 2009
Journalist, broadcaster and speaker on the international circuit, Lesley Abdela is the 2009 Winner of the Dods & Scottish Widows Women In Public Life Awards. Lesley has over 20 years experience in the fields of gender and democratic development and was one of the New Statesman’s Top 50 Heroes Of Our Time (2006)
Why Women are having the last laugh
6th March 2009
Lynne Parker, former journalist and marketing consultant founded Funny Women in 2002, an organisation designed to help nuture female comedy talent, as well as boost women's confidence in the workplace using some tricks of the comedy trade. On sunday a host of celebrities including Gabby Logan and Janet Ellis will perform comedy sets as part of Celebrity Funny Women in aid of Action Aid's Put Your Foot Down Campaign.
Norman Lamont is busier than ever on the After Dinner Speaking circuit
25th February 2009
According to The Observer, the recession isn't all gloom. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont is enjoying an increasing number of bookings as an after-dinner speaker. And at Speakers Corner, we can confirm that enquiries and booking for speeches on the economy and finance have substantially risen over recent months....
Pen Hadow and Ann Daniels head off to the North Pole
12th February 2009
Explorers and motivational speakers, Pen Hadow and Ann Daniels have set off on a trip to the North Polar to find out exactly when the polar ice cap will melt and the consequences of this
Richard Dunwoody successfully scales Mount Aconcagua in Argentina
11th February 2009
This was the motivational speaker's second attempt at climbing the mountain, having first tried to conquer it in 2003.
Lance Armstrong back in the Pack
23rd January 2009
More than three years after retiring from professional cycling, Lance Armstrong is taking part in the Tour Down Under, his much-anticipated comeback race.
From London to Timbuktu in a Flying Car
15th January 2009
Motivational speaker Neil Laughton is hoping to raise a $100,000 for charity from his adventurous journey from London to Timbuktu in a flying car
Sainsbury's Reality TV Show
12th January 2009
Sainsbury's CEO, Justin King, has given the go-ahead for a reality show where ordinary staff compete to replace the boss
Sébastien Josse’s Vendée Globe is Over
5th January 2009
The Vendée Globe, one of the hardest challenges in the world, is over for Sébastien Josse onboard BT. Having capsized and suffered substantial damage, he is now heading for New Zealand
The Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards
4th September 2008
The director of civil rights group Liberty won the Inspiration of the Year award. Shami Chakrabarti won the prize at the 2008 Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards, with other winners including artist Tracy Emin.
Lewis Gordon Pugh sets out on expedition
28th August 2008
Lewis Gordon Pugh leaves London today for the two-week expedition which will see him paddle 1,200km across some of the most dangerous seas in the world.
Dame Tanni to boost women's sport
1st August 2008
Grey-Thompson says figures show that only 8% of young women play competitive sport Women in sport are not getting enough funding or media coverage, according to Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Bear Grylls offers a few survival techniques we all might need
27th May 2008
In these days of global warming, rising oceans, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires, the most dangerous place on earth could be right were you are.
Celebrities rally round to support veterans suffering from PTSD
22nd April 2008
The ‘Once is enough’ campaign is supported by ‘King of the Jungle’ Christopher Biggins, ex SAS and TV personalities Bear Grylls and Major Ken Hames and Britain’s first female fast jet pilot Jo Salter.
'Blind Dave' completes marathon challenge in London
14th April 2008
Dave' Heeley completed a remarkable feat on Sunday by becoming the third person to ever run seven marathons in seven days in seven continents.
Ranulph Fiennes tackles Everest
1st April 2008
Three years after he was forced to stop just short of Everest’s summit, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes says he is having another go at scaling the world’s highest peak
Dave Heeley plans seven continents in seven days marathon
28th March 2008
Dave Heeley, a 50-year-old blind man launched an ambitious plan to become only the third man to complete seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days.
Richard Dunwoody reaches the South Pole
11th February 2008
Richard Dunwoody yesterday celebrated his 44th birthday at the South Pole
JACQUELINE GOLD VOTED BUSINESS ICON
14th November 2007
Jacqueline Gold, Chief Executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, has been voted one of the top business icons in a poll of women by Everywoman and NatWest Bank
Feeding Britain since 1947
15th October 2007
She is too modest to admit it, but 60 years ago Marguerite Patten was the Jamie Oliver of her day. Now, at 91, she is about to be named Woman of the Year
Polar explorer Pen Hadow launches World Responsible Tourism Day
3rd October 2007
Polar explorer Pen Hadow puts World Responsible Tourism Day in the spotlight when he launches the day of action at on Wednesday 14 November 2007.
Brydon a motivational guru
2nd October 2007
In the new training movie, Pass it on: Coaching Skills for Managers, written by Armando Iannucci, Brydon and fellow comedian Will Smith attempt to show line managers the coaching skills they need to guide and encourage up and coming staff.
Fogle and Cracknell race to the South Pole
30th September 2007
AFTER nearly drowning when they rowed across the Atlantic, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell are planning a race on foot to the South Pole - and are trying to recruit Leonardo DiCaprio, the Hollywood star, to join them.
Happy 101st Birthday to the Father of Motivational Theory
18th September 2007
September 16th would have been the 101st birthday of Douglas McGregor, the MIT psychology professor who, in 1960, authored “Theory X and Theory Y”.
Revealed: 100 most powerful women
31st August 2007
ONE is the monarch, one the head of a male-dominated bastion of the business world and the other a controversial architect.
Goodbye to a cricket legend
3rd July 2006
Freddie Trueman, one of the greatest English cricketers died on Saturday
Dee Caffari Reviews
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