James Cracknell Biography
James Cracknell - British Sporting Hero and inspirational entrepreneur and businessman – has used his outstanding sporting achievements, intelligence and good sense of humour to become a consummate keynote speaker. Founder and director of his enormously successful company Threshold Sports, he has the ability to captivate and motivate any audience.
Background and career
Winning Gold in Athens was one of the most heart- stopping races in history and confirmed James Cracknell as one of the most successful and inspiring athletes of the modern era. Currently Double Olympic Champion, 6 –time World Champion and World Record holder, he is one of Britain’s true sporting legends.
James won his first Olympic Gold and the hearts of the nation in the legendary coxless four in Sydney 2000. He repeated this incredible performance in Athens, winning his second Olympic Gold medal in a nail-biting final.
James also saw phenomenal success in the coxless pairs, forming a partnership with Matthew Pinsent. In their first season together they embraced the momentous challenge of competing in the coxed and coxless pair races at the 2001 World Championships in the same afternoon. They snatched both Golds.
In the 2002 World Championships in Seville, the pair successfully retained the coxless pairs title, obliterating the competition and smashing the existing world record.
In preparation for the 2004 Olympics, Cracknell and Pinsent switched back into the coxless fours and clinched Gold – and the nation’s hearts - once again.
In recognition of his achievements and character, James was the youngest ever Captain of England's oldest rowing club Leander, where he took great steps to break down the traditional barriers to rowing, and build a vibrant club.
James Cracknell is also an ex-teacher and a masters graduate, and when he isn't riding his motorbike or surfing, he makes regular TV and radio appearances. He is as likely to appear on Children's BBC as on a Radio 5 debate or presenting gongs at the BAFTAs and Disney Channel Kids Awards. James has also received countless lifestyle awards.
In 2006 James he rowed the Atlantic for charity. This was the first of many extreme expeditions including a 1,400 mile journey from the UK to Morocco in a week for Sport relief. In 2009, James took part in the Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race with Ben Fogle and Dr Ed Coats, and finished second.
In 2010 he started a filmed ‘The Unstoppable’ trilogy for the Discovery Channel. The title was chosen because a near fatal accident left him with a brain injury - but didn’t curb his belief in himself.
In addition to his sporting prowess, James is a truly successful business owner – his company, Threshold Sports, has been running for several years and caters to global organisations.
Speaking Topics
James Cracknell is a true British Sporting Hero and inspirational entrepreneur and businessman and keynote speaker.
- Adventure
- Motivation
- Sport
- Overcoming adversity
- London 2012 Olympic Games
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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.
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.
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.
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”.
A New Era of Coalitions - Keynote speakers who speak together
13th May 2010
In this new era of coalitions, Speakers Corner could discuss the potential dawn of a new phase of politics but we prefer to take a look at some of our favourite speakers who have joined together to create excellent double speaking acts for any conference or event
James Cracknell & Ben Fogle will cross Australia on foot
26th February 2010
James Cracknell and Ben Fogle are to embark on their latest risky adventure, retracing a Victorian expedition to cross Australia which ended in death. Ben and James will be following in the footsteps of Burke and Wills, an Englishman and an Irishman who travelled from Melbourne up through the centre of the country to its north coast 150 years ago. The pair will start the expedition in October and are hoping to complete the trip in 9 weeks, almost 3 months more quickly than the fastest time to date.
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.
Celebrities support the 2009 Bupa North Great Run
21st September 2009
Celebrities turned out in numbers to support the 2009 Bupa Great North Run - the world's biggest half marathon. Sting and fast bowler Steve Harmison fired the starting pistols and James Cracknell was the first celebrity over the winning line, followed by Ben Fogle, Gordon Ramsey, Blue Peter presenters and many soap stars from Eastenders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale
First Green Britain Day launched to cut down Britain's carbon footprint before 2012
8th July 2009
The First Green Britain Day organised by EDF Energy, has been organised for this friday, to help inspire Britons to cut the Uk's carbon footprint in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A host of Britain's sporting heroes have been brought into back the initiative, including Victoria Pendleton, James Cracknell and paralympic swimmer Eleanor Simmons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Forde Links Business to Football
18th April 2013
Business speaker and one of the UK’s leading sports executives, Mike Forde has compared the ideas and practices used in professional football to those used in business environments.
Anna Watkins Announces She is Pregnant
25th March 2013
Olympic double skulls champion and motivational speaker, Anna Watkins, has announced that she is pregnant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Years Honours 2012
31st December 2012
This year’s New Years Honours list has been dominated by stars of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Ellen MacArthur on ‘Circular Economy’
14th June 2013
Keynote speaker and round the world sailor, Dame Ellen MacArthur, has joined forces with some of the world’s business leaders at the World Economic Forum.
Ted Global 2013 Takes Place in Edinburgh
11th June 2013
This year’s Ted Global conference is taking place in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Some of the world’s most accomplished speakers will take to the stage to talk about the political, economic and environmental issues that we face in today’s society.
Clare Balding Talks Politics, Work and Relationships
4th June 2013
Popular sports presenter and awards host, Clare Balding gave a recent interview in which she spoke about her feelings towards UK politics, her recent fame and same sex relationships.
60th Anniversary of First Everest Climb
31st May 2013
Adventurers have come together at the Royal Geographical Society in London in order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s famous ascent of Mount Everest on the 29th of May 1953.
Chris Anderson Advises on Killer Presentations
30th May 2013
TED Curator and keynote speaker, Chris Anderson, has given his advice and knowledge on how to give a killer presentation.
Speakers Take the Stage at Google Zeitgeist
24th May 2013
Speakers took to the stage at this year’s Google Zeitgeist, where they explored the ideas that affect our social, economic, political and cultural surroundings.
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.
Rasmus Ankersen Supports Ryan Air
14th May 2013
Keynote speaker and author of ‘The Gold Mine Effect’, Rasmus Ankersen has revealed that he is a fan of the low budget airline, Ryan Air.
Paralympics Wins BAFTA
13th May 2013
The London 2012 Paralympic Games were awarded a BAFTA for the best sport and live event of 2012 and they were up against some strong competition.
Lions Squad is Announced
1st May 2013
The 2013 British Lions Squad has been announced and Welsh player, Sam Warburton will Captain the team.
Self-Help Books; A Billion Dollar Industry
30th April 2013
Self-help books are increasingly popular among the British public than ever before and an increased number of us are turning to self help books in the hope that they will solve lives problems.
Olympic Champion, Sir Chris Hoy, Retires
19th April 2013
Sir Chris Hoy has decided to retire from cycling after winning six Olympic Gold medals and becoming the most successful British Olympian ever, taking the title from Sir Steve Redgrave.
Ben Collins Returns to the Big Screen
17th April 2013
TV presenter, Ben Collins will be returning to the big screen as Vin Diesel’s stunt double in ‘Fast & Furious 6’.
Peter Shilton Honoured at Football League Awards
15th April 2013
Sports speaker and one of England’s most successful goal keepers, Peter Shilton OBE, was awarded the Contribution to League Football award for lifetime’s service to the game.
Rasmus Ankersen Believes Scottish Football Can Improve
8th April 2013
Keynote speaker and talent coach, Rasmus Ankersen believes that Scotland has talent but has not yet been able to develop it further.
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
Awards host and TV presenter, Suzi Perry has started her new job as the BBC’s Formula 1 host.
Pat Cash Defeats Krajicek In First Round
27th February 2013
Former Wimbledon champion and awards host, Pat Cash, defeated the Dutch tennis player, Richard Krajicek at the Aegon Masters Championship.
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.
Jake Humphrey to Present Premier League
14th February 2013
After years of presenting for the BBC, TV presenter and awards host Jake Humphrey is set to be the new presenter of BT Vision’s Premier League coverage.
Mike Forde and Dave Brailsford in Elite Think Tank
31st January 2013
Dave Brailsford, the man behind Britain's Olympic cycling success has set up a unique talking shop of leading coaches from across different sports, including Stuart Lancaster, England's head rugby union coach; Mike Forde, director of football operations at Chelsea; Geoff McGrath of McLaren and Damien Comolli, Liverpool's former director of football.
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.
CBC’s 12 Most Influential People of 2012
24th December 2012
CBC News has released its list of the 12 most influential people of 2012, including politicians, activists and the South Korean singer who has recently taken the world by storm.
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
On 4th December, Victoria Derbyshire presented a BBC Radio 5 Live Broadcast from an Animal Testing Lab.
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.
Nick Baker Most Eligible Presenter
6th November 2012
Nick Baker, TV presenter and awards host, was named the most eligible presenter on Cable by the readers of US People magazine.
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.
Tim Brabants Sails to the Rescue
18th October 2012
Some dedicate their life to medicine, others to sport. Not for Dr Tim Brabants - he’s accomplished both!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Darren Campbell Supports Anti-Drug Campaign
14th August 2012
Darren Campbell, motivational speaker and Olympic gold medallist, tells Brian Viner at the Independent why he’s supporting the 'Be There with Team 2012' appeal, and how he left the sport because of widespread drug-use.
Derek Redmond’s Greatest Olympic Moment
11th August 2012
Derek Redmond, one of Britain's greatest ever 400m Olympic athletes, has been voted into third place by the American public in an NBC poll of the greatest Olympic Moments of all time.
Dougie Donnelly Owes Success to University
10th August 2012
One of the UKs best loved sports presenters Dougie Donnelly has told the Strathclyde Telegraph, his Alma Mater’s paper that he owes much of his professional success to his time at University.
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.
"Best Welsh Team Since 70’s”: Ieuan Evans
31st July 2012
Welsh player Ieuan Evans believes that Wales sent their strongest squad to Australia since their 1970s glory days to the 2012 International tour, regardless of their loss.
Serge Betsen At End of Rugby Career
26th July 2012
Legendary flanker Serge Betsen tells the Guardian that he’s ‘thankful for 20 years in rugby after an emotional journey from Cameroon to Paris to Wasps.’
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.
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.
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.
Come Dine With Kriss Akabusi
10th July 2012
Motivational speaker and one of the UKs best loved athletes Kriss Akabusi took part in Celebrity Come Dine with Me.
Ade Adepitan to Present Channel 4 Olympic Coverage
6th July 2012
Ade Adepitan, the Paralympian wheelchair basketball medallist, will co-present TV coverage of the games for Channel 4.
Vassos Alexander - Chris Evans' Radio 2 Sidekick
6th July 2012
Vassos Alexander, TV pundit and awards host, is the new sports reporter on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.
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.
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.
Mark Foster Unveils Olympic Rings at Heathrow Airport
22nd June 2012
Swimmer and motivational speaker mark Foster has unveiled Giant Olympic Rings at Heathrow Airport. Measuring 12 metres wide, the Rings have been installed in Terminal 5 international arrivals at Heathrow, which is the official host airport of the London 2012 Games.
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.
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.
Tom Daley: 18th Celebrations Will be after Olympics
5th June 2012
Tom Daley will be saving his birthday cake until after the Olympic Games.
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.
Ben Ainslie and Ben Fogle Carry Olympic Torch
28th May 2012
As London 2012 approaches, The Olympic Torch Relay is winding its way through the UK, and amongst the thousands of torchbearers are some of the county’s biggest sporting names including Jonathan Edwards, Ben Ainslie and Ben Fogle.
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.
Tom Daley Sculpted at Grand Designs
4th May 2012
Olympic diver and motivational speaker Tom Daley has been immortalised as a sculpture which is on display at Kevin McLoud’s Grand Designs exhibition.
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.
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.
Sebastian Coe Introduces 'Hoy Hill'
11th April 2012
Lord Sebastian Coe, Chairman of London 2012, has introduced an Olympic version of Wimbledon's Henman Hill, already dubbed 'Hoy Hill or Ennis Hill'.
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.
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.
Dermot O'Leary and Dave Berry to Present Soccer Aid
9th March 2012
Robbie Williams has confirmed that his UNICEF TV charity event Soccer Aid will return this Summer, and will be presented by consummate awards hosts Dermot O'Leary and Dave Berry.
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.
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.
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.
Djokovic Wins At Laureus World Sports Awards
9th February 2012
Novak Djokovic picked up the best Sportsman accolade as the world’s sporting elite gathered in London for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards - the Oscars of sport.
Michael Acton Smith: One To Watch in 2012
24th January 2012
From authors to entrepreneurs; from CEOs to ballet dancers, and from scientists to police commissioners, The Times has compiled a list of those inspirational and successful figures who are predicted to hit the headlines in the year ahead, including entrepreneur Michael Acton Smith.
“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!
Ben Ainslie Confirms Americas Cup team as Olympics Approach
16th January 2012
Triple Olympic gold medalist and motivational speaker Ben Ainslie has confirmed the launch of his own America's Cup team, and has not ruled out competing at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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.
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.
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.
Speakers Corner Presents Boxing Stars
8th November 2011
As the world of boxing mourns the loss of heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, Speakers Corner presents a host of boxers and boxing experts whose message of determination, intelligence and overcoming adversity enhance and enlighten corporate audiences around the globe. Barry McGuigan and John Conteh are two of the most popular speaker on the corporate circuit.
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.
Devon Harris Receives Planet Africa Award
19th October 2011
Olympic athlete and motivational speaker Devon Harris will receive the Sports and Athletic Award at the 2011 Planet Africa Awards in Toronto.
Mike Atherton and Will Hutton At Cheltenham Literary Festival
13th October 2011
The Cheltenham Literary Festival takes on the transition from sporting figure to writer, with cricket legend Mike Atherton, former Middlesex bowler turned Daily Telegraph sports analyst Simon Hughes, and Matthew Syed, former table tennis champion and author of Bounce, who are all attending to discuss the varied aspects of their careers.
Stephen Fry and Miranda Hart Host Olympic Ball
10th October 2011
Two of Britain’s best loved entertainers, Stephen Fry and Miranda Hart, hosted the 2011 BT British Olympic Ball at Kensington Olympia, where the exclusive guest list comprised Olympic champions, Team GB medal contenders, and sporting diverse personalities.
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.
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.
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.
David Walliams Tackles the Thames
6th September 2011
In a valiant attempt to raise money for Sport Relief, Little Britain star and awards host David Walliams, plunged into the freezing River Thames in his quest to swim the 140-mile length of the River.
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.
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.
Olympic Village Sold for £557 Million
15th August 2011
As the UK prepares for London 2012, a post-Games vision is already in place. Property developer Delancey with Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has purchased the Olympic Village for £557 million with plans to build a London ‘neighbourhood’ once the greatest sporting event of the decade is over.
Rebecca Adlington is Gearing up for 2012 Olympics Qualification
4th August 2011
Despite winning a fantastic Gold and Silver in Shanghai last week at the World Championships, Rebecca is not complacent about qualification for 2012 Olympics.
Boris Johnson and Sebastian Coe Mark A Year till Olympics 2012
27th July 2011
London’s Mayor Boris Johnson and Olympics boss Sebastian Coe are attending the ceremony marking exactly one year before the Olympic Games come to London. The event in London’s Trafalgar Square, home to the countdown clock, will be screened live on TV, and will be attended by International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge as well as the Mayor.
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.
Kelly Holmes Visits Brands Hatch
25th July 2011
Double Olympic gold medallist and charismatic motivational speaker Dame Kelly Holmes made a guest appearance at her local circuit, Brands Hatch, this weekend - for rounds nine and ten of the FIA Formula Two Championship.
Colin Jackson Takes Part in Tesco Great School Run
20th July 2011
Former World Champion hurdler Colin Jackson is taking part in the UK's biggest fun run, which involves more than one million children between May and July 2011.
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.
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.
Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans Makes a Comeback
20th June 2011
Janet Evans - Olympic icon, mother of two and motivational speaker – has announced that she will be attempting a comeback for the London 2012 Games at the age of 39.
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.
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.
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.
Footballing Legends Back on the Pitch
30th May 2011
Retired Football legends have the chance to get back on the pitch and back into the limelight with a new project encouraging the comeback of football legends. Football40 is a new style of 11-a-side football, where 20 minutes are played each way, enabling a four team tournament to be played as a single three hour event.
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.
Speakers Corner’s Fittest Tackle The London Marathon
18th April 2011
As professional and amateur runners took to the streets of London for the annual marathon, Speakers Corner cheered on its best after dinner speakers, awards hosts and conference facilitators – in their convincing guise as athletes!
Boris Johnson Plans London Cycling Marathon
15th April 2011
As London prepares for the annual marathon, Mayor Boris Johnson announces plans for the world's largest timed bike race in the capital. On March 17th, as professional and amateur runners take to the streets of London, Boris Johnson announces plans for The ‘London Marathon on Wheels’ – a parallel race for the world’s top pro riders. Scheduled for 2013, the race will see up to 30,000 cyclists taking to the streets on their bikes in a televised race.
Bob Wilson Cycles 500 Miles
14th April 2011
TV presenter and former footballer Bob Wilson has taken on the greatest challenge of his life – he has cycled more than 500 miles via every Premier League Club in England and Hampden Park in Scotland.
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.
Speakers Corner Celebrates Exciting New Site
21st March 2011
Speakers Corner takes centre stage with an innovative new website and an exciting new identity.
Cheltenham Festival Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
17th March 2011
The 2011 Cheltenham horse racing festival is celebrating 100 years of the most exciting and prestigious events in the racing calendar with a St. Patrick’s Day spectacular. With live music and dancing, a special St Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fashion awards and seven spectacular races, it’s the place to be this side of the Irish Sea!
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.
Sebastien Foucan Accepts Olympic Award for Freerunning
7th March 2011
Sebastien Foucan has accepted the 1,000th Inspire mark for ‘Jump London’ from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Projects awarded the Inspire mark are able to use the special London 2012 Inspire logo to promote their project and show that they are part of the 2012 Olympics.
Bill Gates Amongst Hosts at TED 2011
3rd March 2011
Bill Gates, technology pioneer, businessman and philanthropist, is amongst the acclaimed hosts at this year’s TED Conference in California.
Sparks Fly With David Starkey In Jamie’s Dream School
1st March 2011
Outspoken historian David Starkey sparked chaos in the classroom as part of Jamie Oliver’s new Dream School series by becoming involved in an altercation with a pupil. The programme tackles state education in the UK and will be aired this week.
Sir Chris Hoy Unveils Olympic Velodrome
22nd February 2011
Sir Chris Hoy has spoken of his delight at the unveiling of the first of the London 2012 Olympics venues – the Velodrome.
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.
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!
Sports in the Spotlight
30th November 2010
As Lord Coe, David Beckham and the World Cup 2018 bid team head to Switzerland for the final vote today, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year contenders have also just been announced - speakers including gold medalists Tom Daley and Amy Williams are up for the top prize
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.
Frank Dick at World Class Coaching Conference 2010
9th November 2010
Speakers Frank Dick, Jim Lawless and Ed Stafford will be attending the World Class Performance Conference 2010 in Scotland today. The event – hosted by BBC Sport’s Hazel Irvine – will bring together the best Olympic and Paralympic coaches, performance directors and leading sports science practitioners.
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.
Lee Westwood Crowned World Number One
1st November 2010
Lee is the first European golfer to hold the prestigious title since Nick Faldo in 1994. Golfing speakers including Sam Torrance and Peter Alliss are all too aware of the pressure and leadership that the title demands.
Tonight Sir Clive Woodward Talks on BBC One’s ‘Inside Sport’
28th September 2010
Tonight Inside Sport asks the question ‘Is professionalism killing sport?’ Is there too little enjoyment and is it affecting sporting performances? Motivational speaker Sir Clive Woodward, Usain Bolt and Roger Federer give their opinions.
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.
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?
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.
The 150th Golf Open Teed off Today in St Andrews
15th July 2010
The 150th Open kicked off in St Andrews today and the golfing talents and speakers Sam Torrance, Peter Alliss, Hazel Irvine, Clare Balding and John Inverdale are all there to bring us the best coverage.
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.
World Cup Touchdown in South Africa
3rd June 2010
The England team have touched down in Rustenburg to a rapturous welcome, and after dinner speaker Adrian Chiles will be presenting the best of the magic to come – including the 38% of us who plan to miss work in order to watch the World Cup!
Final Countdown for Fabio...
28th May 2010
The pressure is on for Fabio Capello over the Bank Holiday weekend, as he mulls over the final line-up for the World Cup England squad, due to be announced on Tuesday.
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.
Colin Jackson launches initiative to tackle childhood obesity
20th May 2010
Former world record holder, Colin Jackson launched the Global Children's Challenge to help tackle childhood obesity. The initiative was launched in Wales last week where childhood obesity rates rank among the highest in the world. Children will take part by measuring their step count on a pedometer as part of the web-based virtual walk around the world. The more active the class, the further they will walk around the world. Launching the programme, Colin said: “Kids in the UK face so many obstacles to getting them engaged with their health and wellbeing and the Global Children’s Challenge is a fantastic way to get them to do so. Launching the programme, Colin said: "Kids in the UK face so many obstacles to getting them engaged with their health and wellbeing and the Global Children’s Challenge is a fantastic way to get them to do so."
An American version of Top Gear to be made with 3 Americans replacing James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond
30th April 2010
The Americans have long been fans of the award-winning popular BBC programme Top Gear and now a US version is in the pipeline. Being produced by BBC World Productions, the show will feature three Americans - comedian Adam Ferrara, stuntman Tanner Foust and reporter Rutledge Wood to replace the British presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. It is not yet clear if an American version of the Stig will be featured.
36,000 runners were on the streets of London yesterday for the Virgin London Marathon
26th April 2010
36,000 people took to the streets of London for the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. Despite forecasts for hot weather, the elements proved to be perfect for the runners with a fair amount of light rain. Tipped to win the race, Mara Yamauchi of Great Britain, did not manage to run fast enough on the day. No doubt, her 6 day journey back to the UK because of the volcanic ash took its toll on her performance. The Russian Liliya Shobukhova was first over the post. Boris Johnson was thrilled at the turnout and the capability of London to put on such a streamlined and successful event.
The BBC have announced that Colin Murray will cover the World Cup in place of Adrian Chiles
23rd April 2010
The speculation as to who will replace Adrian Chiles to cover the World Cup football coverage is over. The BBC have announced that the job will go to Colin Murray and his duties will include the 10pm highlight. The Radio 5 Live host and presenter of Europa League matches for Channel 5, Colin described his selection as 'mind-blowing'.
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.
Wayne Rooney is favourite to win the Professional Footballers Association player of the year award
16th April 2010
With four on the shortlist instead of the normal six, Wayne Rooney is the hot favourite to pick up the player of the year award at the Professional Footballers Association awards. The others on the shortlist are Cesc Fabregas, Didier Drogba and Carlos Tevez.
Sport Relief charity event raises millions
22nd March 2010
James Corden teamed up with David Beckham and Andy Murray for the telethon. More than £29m has been raised for global causes by celebrities and the public taking part in the BBC's Sport Relief charity event.
Rufus Hound wowed the crowd winning this years Celebrity Let's Dance for Sport Relief
15th March 2010
Rufus Hound stormed the stage performing Cheryl Cole's number hit single and winning this years Let's Dance for Sport Relief. Hosted and presented by Claudia Winkleman and Steve Jones, the celebrities strutted their stuff for the benefit of both the audience to raise fund for sport relief
The rivalry between Sebastian Coe & Steve Ovett to be made into a film
18th February 2010
The story of the clash of personalities between Seb Coe and Steve Ovett is to be made into a film. Such was the rivalry and the interest in both athletes at the time, that it is a surprise that it has not been made sooner. Both men were popular and were voted Sports Personality of the Year in 1978 & 79.
The Winter Olympics in Vancouver
12th February 2010
The 8 hour time difference between the UK and Vancouver means that tonight's opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics doesn't get underway until the early hours of tomorrow morning. Skeleton bob medallist hopeful, Shelley Rudman will carry the Olympic flag for Great Britain at the opening ceremony. Hazel Irvine, Sue Barker and Clare Balding will be hosting the coverage on the BBC, where live TV coverage will begin around 7pm every evening. There will also be a roundup show at lunchtimes to catch up on the overnight action. Gold medallist, Matthew Pinsent will also be reporting on TV, along with Steve Cram, Rhona Martin and British skating icon, Robin Cousins.
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.
1,000 celebrities, speakers, comedians and television presenters have been added to 2010 edition of Who's Who
8th December 2009
Over 1,000 celebrities, comedians, speakers and television presenters have been added to the 2010 edition of Who's Who. David Walliams & Matt Lucas, Ant & Dec, Ricky Gervais, Bear Grylls, Martin Lewis and David Mitchell are all in the 162nd edition which now numbers 33,680 in total
Young Sports Personality of the Year - the final three named
27th November 2009
Tom Daley, Jodie Williams and Heather Watson will battle it out for the title of Young Sports Personality of the Year. World diving champion Tom Daley, double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams and girls' junior US Open winner Heather Watson were chosen from a shortlist of 10. The 2008 award was won by swimmer Eleanor Simmonds, who won two gold medals at the Paralympics in Beijing. The three finalists were chosen by a panel chaired by John Inverdale. The panel members included Jake Humphrey, Helen Skelton, Ore Oduba, and previous Young Sports Personality of the Year winners Kate Haywood and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The winner will be announced live on the Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday 13 December 2009.
David Beckham and other high profile athletes triumph over asthma
26th November 2009
Numerous celebrity super sports personalities who have suffered from asthma since a young age have triumphed over the adversity and reached the top of their profession. They include the likes of David Beckham, Rebecca Adlington, Paula Radcliffe, Darren Gough, Austin Healy, Seb Coe, Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard
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.
Chrissie Wellington named Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year
4th November 2009
Record-breaking triathlete and Ironman champion Chrissie Wellington has been named Sunday Times sportswoman of the year for 2009. The 32-year-old from Norfolk, who took her third straight Ironman world title last month, won the Sunday Times award after four weeks of online voting. Chrissie, a long-distance triathlon specialist who set a new world record time this year, beat Jessica Ennis, Britain's world heptathlon champion to the title. Cyclist Victoria Pendleton came third behind Chrissie and Jessica.
Ben Ainslie, Britain's best ever sailor & three times Olympic Gold medalist spills the beans in his autobiography 'Close to the Wind'
12th October 2009
Ben Ainslie is the greatest British Olympic sailor ever with 3 gold medals and a bid for the 4th at the 2012 Olympics. In his autobiography 'Close to the Wind', Ben shares all the thrills and spills, including the intense rivalry and tactics against the competition.
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
With the Ashes victory, new names are likely to join the ranks of cricketing after dinner & conference speakers, award presenters and conference facil
24th August 2009
Sporting success has an instant knock-on effect on the corporate speaking world. And the remarkable win of the England team winning the Ashes yesterday will no doubt lead to a soar in demand for cricket after dinner speakers and conference speakers. Geoff Miller, the National Selector, is already a firm favourite on the after dinner and conference circuit, as is David Gower, Allan Lamb, Darren Gough, Ian Botham and many more. At Speakers Corner, we are looking forward to welcoming Freddie Flintoff to the speaker world after a superb cricketing career
It’s the big kick off for the Barclays Premier League season this weekend and there are numerous ways to follow the action.
14th August 2009
The build up starts on BBC One with Football Focus featuring John Motson and Mark Lawrenson. This week’s edition sees Alistair Campbell in a special feature on his beloved team, newly promoted Burnley. Once again Jeff Stelling is in charge of all the scores on Sky Sports and will keeping you up to date with all the goals and incidents as they happen. He will be joined by a regular panel of experts
Mark Gallagher leads the Irish A1 GP team to the World Championship
6th May 2009
Mark Gallagher led the Irish A1 GP team to the World Championship for the 2008/09 season. Mark who is an excellent keynote and conference motivational speaker is Team Principal of the Irish Team
John Higgins crowned 2009 World Snooker Champion
5th May 2009
Congratulations to John Higgins who won his third world title in Sheffield yesterday. He had previously won in 1998 and 2007 becoming only the sixth player ever to win three or more championships. His opponent, Shaun Murphy congratulated John saying that his tactical and safety play was some of the best he had ever played against
Paul O'Connell to captain of the Lions tour of South Africa
23rd April 2009
The British and Irish Lions are a sporting phenomenon, an All-Star team combining the best of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland for tours once every four years, going in rotation to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Later this year, Paul O'Connell will lead the team in their tour of South Africa.
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.
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.
Jenson Button speeds to victory
30th March 2009
British driver Jenson Button led a 1:2 victory at the season opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne yesterday for Braun GP, newly sponsored by enrepreneur Richard Branson. Team mate Rubens Barrichello finishing in second place but they can expect fiercer at the next leg of the competition in Malaysia next weekend.
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
Motivational Speaker, Matt Dawson to present coverage of the Six Nations Tournament on Radio 5 Live
6th February 2009
Top name guests will join Matt in the preview shows for a mix of news, discussion and analysis and Matt will also reprise his role as expert summariser for the England matches. The tournament gets underway tomorrow.
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.
Andy Murray to face Andrei Pavel in the First Round of the Australian Open
16th January 2009
The huge success Andy Murray has already had in 2009 has made him the bookie's favourite to win the Australian Open this year.
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
Chris Hoy Named Sports Personality of the Year
15th December 2008
Chris Hoy, who won three gold medals in Beijing, beat Lewis Hamilton and Rebecca Adlington to the honour. Chris, 32, becomes the first cyclist to win the prestigious award since Tommy Simpson in 1965. It was a successful night for the British cycling team as they won the Team award while Dave Brailsford won the Coach of the Year crown...
Sports Personality of the Year Nominees Announced
3rd December 2008
The top 10 contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award have been named.
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.
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton celebrates
3rd November 2008
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton became the youngest world champion in Formula One history by the skin of his teeth after a nail-biting Brazilian Grand Prix.
Gallagher to lead Sky News F1™ coverage
21st October 2008
Formula One expert Mark Gallagher presented Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix live on Sky News as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton tried to clinch his first Formula One World Championship™ title in Shanghai
Olympians Parade in London
15th October 2008
A heroes parade of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, who were the pride of Britain in Beijing, will be held in the capital on Thursday October 16.
Ryder Cup 2008
22nd September 2008
The United States claimed their first Ryder Cup triumph since 1999 with a crushing 16½-11½ victory over Europe.
The legend Lance Armstrong to return
10th September 2008
Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is coming out of retirement to try to win an eighth Tour de France in 2009.
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.
British swimmer wins Olympic Gold
11th August 2008
Rebecca Adlington came home with Britain's first Olympic Gold in Bejing
The Olympic Games in Beijing
8th August 2008
And so on the 8th August 2008, The Olympic Games - 'The Greatest Sporting Event in The World' begins in Beijing
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.
Nadal wins epic Wimbledon final
7th July 2008
Rafael Nadal held off an incredible fightback from Roger Federer to win his first Wimbledon title and end the Swiss star's reign at the All England Club.
Lawrence Dallaglio retires but vows to return to help heroes
5th June 2008
Lawrence Dallaglio, who recently led London Wasps to the Guinness Premiership title at Twickenham, will return to the stadium in September to support servicemen wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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.
Martin Johnson to become England Rugby Coach
7th April 2008
Martin Johnson is expected to decide whether or not he will become England's team manager by the end of next week.
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.
Stirling Moss Named Greatest Formula 1 Driver Ever
20th March 2008
The Top 100 Formula One Drivers of All Time, a newly published book by racing journalist Alan Henry names Stirling Moss as the world's greatest Formula 1 driver
The return of Inside Sport
28th February 2008
Gabby Logan, Sir Matthew Pinsent & Gerard Houllier all appear on new series of Inside Sport
Grey-Thompson wants no second chances
14th February 2008
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson is advocating a lifetime ban for drug cheats after she was appointed to chair a review into UK Athletics' anti-doping policy.
Richard Dunwoody reaches the South Pole
11th February 2008
Richard Dunwoody yesterday celebrated his 44th birthday at the South Pole
Blair opens sporting foundation
15th November 2007
Former prime minister Tony Blair opens a sporting foundation suppored by former Olympic track star Steve Cram and rower James Cracknell.
Martin Johnson fancies England's chances
19th October 2007
Martin Johnson is in France this week but is keeping his distance from the holders' hotel as they attempt to become the first team to win successive tournaments
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.
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”.
The inaugural ICC World Twenty20 kicks off
11th September 2007
The inaugural ICC World Twenty20 starts at the Wanderers in Johannesburg today. England's first game is against Zimbabwe on Thursday
England's rugby world cup bid begins
4th September 2007
The view that England are not a million miles away from re-establishing themselves as a world force is echoed by the entire squad, the only variables being the precise time scale and the method involved.
Rob Andrew accepts England Job
22nd August 2006
The Rugby Football Union announced on Friday that Rob Andrew, the former Director of Rugby of Newcastle Falcons, has been appointed as the RFU
Goodbye to a cricket legend
3rd July 2006
Freddie Trueman, one of the greatest English cricketers died on Saturday
Formula 1
8th March 2006
The glamorous and high speed world of the Formula One racing calendar kicks off again with the first race in Bahrain.
Torvill & Dean are back on the ice
18th January 2006
The UK's favourite ice dancers, Torvil & Dean are back on TV, training and coaching a group of celebrities in ITV's ice dance reality competition 'Dancing on Ice'
Will weather permit Ellen MacArthur an attempt on the solo transatlantic record
17th October 2005
Ellen MacArthur & the team are working with their weather analysts to find a suitable weather system for her to begin her attempt, but present forecasts for the next seven days are not looking good
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff: From Cricket to Boxing
More than two years since his retirement from cricket, Freddie Flintoff has, quite literally, turned his hand to professional boxing.
James Cracknell Reviews
James Cracknell has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for James Cracknell for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book James Cracknell for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
The senior management team were delighted with the whole evening and they, along with the remainder of the audience, throughly enjoyed James' lecture. I think we were all in awe of the fact that he could speak for an hour and a quarter with notes in a throughly interesting, amusing and sometimes humble way. His personality came over very well indeed and it was very special too, that he allowed us to share his success by permitting us to look at his medals
Relaxed, self deprecating style, ideal light-hearted conclusion to a strenuous conference. Very amenable to book signings & other activities
Very good - could perhaps have related his rowing etc to business a little more and referred to how motivation and determination etc transfers to everyday life/business
James was perfect for our event. He was articulate, fun, and proved very popular. He was also very relaxed about time - we started a little late and he was fine about it, he also brought his medals and handed them round for people to see them, and he stayed for photo opportunities afterwards. He could not have been more charming - and we also sent all the ladies in the business home very happy indeed!! I would definitely book him again.
James was excellent last night. Relaxed, funny, poignant, steady and smooth. He achieved just the reactions from the audience that I was hoping for and it rounded off the day perfectly. He impressed many people with his gentlemanly behaviour and friendliness.
We were delighted with your keynote address, which kept the audience captivated, amused and inspired. We would not hesitate in recommending you to other conference organisers in the future and we found you very easy and reassuring to work with
Please would you pass on a huge thank you to James for his time at our event yesterday. He went down a storm - his presentation was interesting and engaging and I had many comments afterwards from people saying how much they had enjoyed his session. So a big thank you once again.
We would like to thank James again for his participation at our managers meeting in Vienna. The professionalism shown on how to prepare Olympic games was incredible. There is a lot to learn from such a sportive event.........The presentation is fascinating and is well supported by his video sequences.
James was an excellent choice for the speaker slot. He spoke well about how it feels to be part of a new and ultimately successful team and gave some good advice on the critical elements of forming good teams.
He was very easy to work with and great for our small audience. His manner worked really well with a select group.
For further information or to book James Cracknell, call us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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