Ruby Wax Biography
Ruby Wax is a side-splittingly charismatic awards host, after dinner speaker, comedien and motivational speaker.
Background and career
Ruby first came to Britain in 1977 and initially trained as an actress working with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
In 1979 she moved into television, writing for ‘Not the Nine O’clock News’. Ruby teamed up with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders and worked alongside them on a number of television series throughout the 80s and 90s including ‘French and Saunders’ and ‘Absolutely Fabulous’.
Ruby got her own chat show and gained access to a wide variety of personalities. Her inimitable style became her trademark and she provided the television public with a truly different insight into the lives of the rich and famous. She has appeared on numerous television shows including ‘The Ruby Wax Show’, ‘Ruby Takes a Trip’ and ‘Ruby’.
Ruby is also an accomplished stand-up comedien and has taken her tour around the world, as well as participated at a variety of corporate events entertaining after dinner or presenting awards.
Awareness is one of the tools Ruby uses to ground herself when interviewing famous or powerful people, to read their emotions and be able to control her own through selfawareness.
The keynote speeches and workshops combine humour with scientific and theoretical learning and practical exercises. Participants leave with a set of tools that will enable them to become more fully present - to themselves, clients, colleagues and team members. This kind of communication ensures that the individuals that make up an organisation work from a place of trust and transparency. Ruby demonstrates how leaders can get the best out of their teams by creating a climate of positivity, not fear. Fear or stress passes like a virus through organisations. Teams and people work at their best if they feel genuinely listened to and heard – not talked at.
Her hugely successful two-woman show ‘Losing It’ has recently finished its West End run. The show is a dark comedy about mental illness and coping with the toxins of modern life. Ruby has been nominated for the Jo Hutchinson International Best Solo Performance in the 2012 WhatsOnStage.com Awards for her performance. Ruby hosted weekly Forums at the theatre where members of the public could get free advice from prominent mental health professionals on where to find help in the UK.
Ruby is launching a website - Blackdogtribe.com which helps sufferers get help, information, and to break the stigma.
Ruby is a prominent speaker on mental Health issues.
Speaking Topics
TV Star, comedian and inimitable motivational speaker Ruby Wax starred in 'The Ruby Wax Show', 'Ruby takes a trip' and 'Ruby'.
- Personal executive coach for individuals
- Facilitate teams and leadership groups
- Executive coaching
- Developing emotional Intelligence – developing skills in self awareness, self-management, social awareness, genuine listening and social management –‘working the room’.
- Working under stress while keeping the organisation positive and creative.
- Using humour in leadership
- Creating trust in relationships
- Creating courageous conversations
- Using change to your advantage - how to re-invent
- Breaking down the barriers between employees and leaders
- mental health
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Ruby Wax News
A selection of relevant news related to Ruby Wax, Awards Hosts & Presenter, Comedy & Cabaret and Keynote Speakers, Leadership Speakers, Teamwork Speakers and Women Speakers stories. For more information on Ruby Wax or details as to how to book Ruby Wax for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
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.
Kate Humble, Professor Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili at Cheltenham
28th March 2012
Kate Humble, Professor Brian Cox and Jim Al-Khalili as well as Dame Vivienne Westwood are just some of the big names appearing at the Cheltenham Science Festival in June.
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.
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.
Ruby Wax, Karren Brady and Rachel Elnaugh Amongst Speakers at International Women’s Day
8th March 2011
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, some of the world’s most inspirational and influential women will be taking the stage at various venues throughout the UK to convey their messages of determination and achievement.
2011 Arrives With a Comedy Bang!
4th January 2011
As many of us return to work after the holiday, we could all probably do with a laugh! Never fear, 2011 is here with a comedy bang as stars such as Andi Osho, Lenny Henry and Lee Evans are taking to the stage. John Cleese will be performing his first UK tour and Jerry Seinfeld will be playing live in the UK for the first time in 12 years.
Talk of the Town: people are flocking to hear debates with top speakers
1st March 2010
Talks and lectures by interesting people on a wide range of topics are becoming hugely popular. Forget, dusty lecturers coughing through their notes for hours, people are flocking to hear speakers such as Luke Johnson, Ruby Wax, Stephen Fry, Ann Widdecombe and Robert Winston at events organised by the Louise T Blouin Foundation, Intelligence Squared, the Royal Geographical Society, the Tate and the ICA.
Speakers Corner's autumn newsletter went out yesterday featuring John Amaechi and Ruby Wax
15th October 2009
Speakers Corner's autumn newsletter went out yesterday. John Amaechi, a former NBA player, a psychologist, New York Times best-selling author and social entrepreneur working in both the US and Europe, shares some thoughts on his role as a speaker. With her background in psychology, the comedienne Ruby Wax, talks about her new business venture - executive coaching and there is an interesting article about the importance of inclusivity and diversity in business.
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.
Kilimanjaro: The Big Red Nose Climb on BBC One tonight
12th March 2009
Set the video, tonight we're in for a TV treat! At 8pm on BBC One watch the team of celebrities including Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, Fearne Cotton, Ben Shephard, and Denise Van Outen push themselves to the limit as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The nine celebrities have put their reputations and their fitness on the line to raise money for Comic Relief.
Anna Watkins Announces She is Pregnant
25th March 2013
Olympic double skulls champion and motivational speaker, Anna Watkins, has announced that she is pregnant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kanya King on Cover Spread of Elite Business Magazine
24th January 2013
Kanya King featured on the cover of Elite Business Magazine this month discussing her rise to fame.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jo Fairley Appears on ‘The Apprentice You’re Fired’
21st May 2013
Inspirational keynote speaker and co-founder of the global brand Green & Blacks, Jo Fairley, appeared on an episode of ‘The Apprentice You’re Fired’ alongside Dara O’Briain.
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
Economist and keynote speaker, Dambisa Moyo has expressed her views on the world’s resources and where she believes the West stand on the matter.
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.
Jasmine Birtles Teaches Companies How to Save
23rd April 2013
Financial expert and TV presenter, Jasmine Birtles, is teaching companies how to stay rich without really trying.
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.
Sir Terry Leahy Adjusts to Life After Tesco
11th April 2013
Business speaker and former CEO of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy stepped down from his position at Tesco in 2011 at the age of 55, he has since started working with several charities, invested in small businesses and written a book.
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.
Will Whitehorn Appointed as Chair of Catapult Board
27th March 2013
Keynote speaker and former President of Virgin Galactic, Will Whitehorn, has been appointed as chairman of the new Transport System Catapult.
Greg Dyke to Become Chairman of the FA
22nd March 2013
Business speaker and former Director General of the BBC, Greg Dyke is set to become the new chairman of the Football Association.
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.
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.
Michaela Strachan Returns with an Interactive Musical
7th March 2013
Popular TV presenter, Michaela Strachan returns to the UK to bring her ‘Really Wild Adventures’ to the theatre.
Lynne Franks Returns to PR
6th March 2013
Entrepreneur and lifestyle guru Lynne Franks is set to return to a career in PR after 19 years out of the business.
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.
Simon Calver Becomes an Author
28th February 2013
After dinner speaker and current CEO of Mothercare, Simon Calver, has decided to write a book about his time working as the head of Lovefilm, the movie rental service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Bridge Releases 5th Book
25th January 2013
Rachel Bridge has released another book aiming to help people start their own business.
Katie Piper Writes New Book
23rd January 2013
Katie Piper has written a new, inspirational book called, Start Your Day With Katie.
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.
Roger Martin Speaking at World Economic Forum
16th January 2013
Roger Martin is due to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, along with Joseph Stiglitz and Tim Berners-Lee.
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.
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.
Sir Martin Sorrell: Britain’s Most Admired Leader
21st December 2012
Management Today has voted Sir Martin Sorrell, who built advertising giant WPP from scratch, as Britain’s Most Admired leader.
Frank Bruno and Trisha Goddard Raise Mental Health Awareness
17th December 2012
Frank Bruno and Trisha Goddard have raised awareness for mental health and attended a charity event for Norwich Mind.
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.
Ana Palacio speaks at Global Conference.
28th November 2012
Ana Palacio has spoken as part of a panel discussing The Future of Capitalism at The Milken Institute’s Global Conference in L.A.
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
British model and awards host Alexa Chung has told People Magazine that there are five items of clothing no one can do without this Winter.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archie Norman ‘Turnaround King’
17th July 2012
Chairman of ITV and ‘turnround king’ of Asda, Archie Norman is one of Britain’s most prominent businessmen. He speaks to the FT about problem solving in business.
Ashley Pearson on Madonna's Workout
17th July 2012
Showbiz reporter and awards host Ashley Pearson reviews Madonna’s punishing workout.
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.
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.
Tim Waterstone says “Amazon is Discounting us to Death”
29th June 2012
Waterstones founder Tim Waterstone tells the Guardian that Amazon is “smart, single-minded and ruthless – and it is destroying Britain's book industry.”
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.
Valery Giscard d’Estaing Talks Political Organization in Europe
27th June 2012
Valery Giscard d’Estaing, keynote speaker and former President of France, visited Peking University to attend the opening ceremony for the Global Public Policy Executive Training Program, to discuss the Political Organization of Europe.
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.
Transforming Public Services by Colin Coulson-Thomas
8th June 2012
Colin Coulson Thomas discusses a five-year investigation uncovering a more affordable route to high performance in a new book-length report.
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.
Colin Coulson-Thomas Says Trying to Change Corporate Cultures Doesn’t Work
16th May 2012
Trying to change corporate cultures can be a waste of time according to Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas speaking to change programme leaders in the energy sector at a conference in Amsterdam.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boris Johnson Leads Livingstone in Mayor of London Election
16th April 2012
The Guardian reports that current London Mayor Boris Johnson is ahead of Ken Livingstone in polls, according to ComRes.
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.’
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.
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.
Christopher Bones Wins Management Book of the Year 2012
28th February 2012
The Cult of the Leader, A Manifesto for More Authentic Business by Christopher Bones, was the winning book at the 2012 at the CMI Management Book of the Year ceremony.
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.
Gary Hamel's New Book: What Matters Now
6th February 2012
Gary Hamel, ranked by The Wall Street Journal as the world’s most influential business thinker, and by Fortune magazine as “the world’s leading expert on business strategy”, is also a leading management speaker. His new book, What Matters Now, is provocative and practical.
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.
Kanye West Founds "Amazing Thinkers" Company
9th January 2012
Rapper Kanye West has announced plans for a new venture to bring together the world’s greatest thinkers, designers, scientists and experts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
Top Speakers Corner Talent at TED Global
14th July 2011
Speakers Corner’s varied and rich catalogue of unique and inspirational personalities is well represented at this year’s TED Global Summer conference in Edinburgh. Speakers in the Scottish capital include Nic Marks - Founder of the award winning centre for well-being; author and thinker Charles Leadbeater; percussionist Evelyn Glennie and TV scientist Brian Cox.
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.
Boris Johnson, Richard Lambert and Lord Mandelson at The Times CEO Summit
24th June 2011
Mayor of London and acclaimed after dinner speaker Boris Johnson; Sir Richard Lambert, former Director-General at CBI and Lord Peter Mandelson, chairman of the Global Council, are amongst speakers at The Times CEO Summit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
G8 Summit Tackles Internet Regulation
27th May 2011
The biggest names in the world of the Internet have gathered for the e-G8 – a precursor to the G8 summit – including Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and chief executive, Eric Schmidt, Google’s executive chairman, and Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Tim Harford’s New Book Examines Leadership
11th April 2011
Tim Harford, economics editorial writer for the Financial Times, and ‘Undercover Economist’ columnist, explores the idea that leadership qualities are ingrained in the successful masses’ brains, in his new book Adapt: Why success always starts with failure.
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.
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.
Times Literary Festival Welcomes Speakers Corner’s Top Orators
4th April 2011
Oxford is the centre of the book-reading world this week as the elite literati gather for the annual Sunday Times Literary Festival, and Speakers Corner is proud to present a handful of its best who will be giving inspirational and entertaining presentations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
David Cameron and Bill Gates Pledge To Eradicate Polio as Davos Draws To A Close
31st January 2011
In a statement jointly issued by David Cameron and Bill Gates, Britain has promised to double its funding to fight the crippling disease polio.
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.
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….
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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”.
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.
Entrepreneur Sir James Dyson plans to recruit 350 more engineers and scientists
27th April 2010
Sir James Dyson's innovative designs, including the bagless vacuum cleaner, the ball barrow and the ball vacuum cleaner, have been an inspiration to a generation of innovators, scientists and engineers. The company now plans to increase work force with an additional 350 scientists and engineers to work, in particular, with the environmental challenges facing the world
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.
Party Leaders to take part in leader election debates
3rd March 2010
The three main political have agreed with broadcasters to take part in leadership debates during the British election campaign for the first time ever. In a nod to the American political campaign, three live face-to-face debates will take place between Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg on the BBC, ITV and Sky News.
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.
Charlie Leadbeater explores the role of social entrepreneurs in education in extreme environments in his latest report
3rd February 2010
Charlie Leadbeater has just completed his “Learning from Extremes” report. This report written by Charlie Leadbeater and Annika Wong explores the role of social entrepreneurs promoting new approaches to learning in slums and informal settlements in developing world cities, particularly in India, Brazil and Kenya. Learning from the Extremes is based on more than 100 case studies of socially entrepreneurship in education in ‘extreme’ environments.
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.
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.
Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected at the CBI Conference today including Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Stuart Rose to n
23rd November 2009
Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
Lessons learnt from Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple - one of the greatest speakers ever
19th November 2009
The Times is featuring extracts from Simon Maier and Jerremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches ever delivered'. Read The Times article on lessons learnt from one of the world's best speakers - Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and former chief executive officer of Pixar Animation Studios.
George Bush is the latest recruit to the US motivational speaker circuit
26th October 2009
George Bush is the United State's newest and most controversial motivational speaker. He will deliver the headline keynote speech for the Get Motivated seminar in Texas today, alongside former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Mayor of New York Rudy Guiliani and Microsoft's President, Rick Belluzzo
CK Prahalad was ranked the most influential business thinker for the second year running
23rd October 2009
The 2009 fifty most influential business thinkers in the world have been announced by Thinkers 50. Indian born, CK Prahalad has, for the second year running, been ranked number one with Malcolm Gladwell in second place jumping up the ladder from eighteen position last year. Thinkers 50 has established itself as the definitive bi-annual guide.
What can conference speakers learn from the great orator, Martin Luther King
22nd October 2009
The first of 10 articles in The Times yesterday featured an extract on Martin Luther King from Simon Maier and Jeremy Kourdi's book 'The 100: Insights and Lessons from 100 of the Greatest Speeches Ever Delivered'. Over the coming weeks, other of the world's greatest speakers will be featured including Napoleon Bonaparte, Barack Obama and Socrates. No doubt, there will be much that today's conference speakers can learn.
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.
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.
Will Howard Gardner, a visionary and one of the world's authorities on leadership, be voted Thinker 50 in the 2009 poll?
3rd August 2009
A visionary and lauded public intellectual, Harvard professor, Howard Gardner has not only revolutionized our understanding of intelligence and creativity, but he has also established himself as one of the world’s foremost authorities on leadership and professional responsibility. He is a contender for this year's Thinker 50 poll and is a much sought-after international keynote speaker
Spotlight on Roger Martin - one of the contenders for the Thinkers 50 poll, the survey to find the most influential management thinker
17th July 2009
Roger Martin, the visionary Dean of the Joseph L Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, business management & innovation speaker and author of 'The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win through Integrative Thinking', is one of the contenders for the bi-annual Thinkers 50 survey
Winner of the 2008 Thinkers 50, CK Prahalad one of the most influential business & management thinkers of our time, is a definite contender for the 20
7th July 2009
The winner of the bi-annual Thinkers 50 survey in 2007 was CK Prahalad. He is one of the most influential management and business thinkers of our time and is a definite contender for this year's poll. Coimbatore Prahalad is Professor of Strategy at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and is a world renowned business speaker
Speakers Corner will feature some of the world's most influential management thinkers in the run up to The Thinkers 50
2nd July 2009
Over the coming weeks, Speakers Corner will feature some of the world's most influential business & management thinkers who are contenders for The Thinkers 50
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
Keynote Speaker, Martin Lindstrom selected as one of world's most influential people
12th May 2009
In a follow up to Speakers Corner original story regarding TIME's 100 most influential people, we are delighted to relay that Martin Lindstrom, the branding and marketing futurist speaker was also part of the selected group that TIME published on the 1st May
Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People Announced
1st May 2009
Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson and Michael Eavis are among the most influential 100 figures in the world, according to Time Magazine's annual list. Gordon Brown manages to feature twice as all entrants have a profile written about them by a third party. Mr. Brown's honour was to write the profile for President Barack Obama
Greg Dyke and Stuart Hampson take up advisory roles with the NHS
17th April 2009
The NHS has recruited two captains of industry in an effort to improve leadership in the health service. Greg Dyke, who ran the BBC for four years and Sir Stuart Hampson, former chairman of John Lewis are among a group of health outsiders drafted in to provide the NHS with insights on raising standards in larger corporations.
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.
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.
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.
President Barack Obama takes office
20th January 2009
Following Aretha Franklyn, a prayer, the Oath of Office, President Barack Obama delivered a powerful heartfelt speech
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
WHO MOVED MY GURU?
19th December 2008
The economy may be tanking, but not Malcolm Gladwell. His new book, “Outliers,” a characteristically snappy look at what made the Beatles, Bill Gates and other superstars so successful, enters the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1
Global Leaders Prepare for Washington Summit
13th November 2008
The Group-of-20 leaders, representing the world's major industrialized nations and large developing countries, will meet in Washington this weekend to discuss measures to restore global financial stability.
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.
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.
An insight into Pierluigi Collina's thoughts about Management
18th June 2008
Pierluigi Collina, the most globally recognisable football referee, discusses his management style in a recent edition of the Financial Times.
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.
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.
Barroso, Kohl and Esperanto contenders for Nobel Peace Prize
18th February 2008
European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, ex-German chancellor Helmut Kohl and Esperanto are seen as contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize
What Do Leaders Really Do? By Jeff Grout
19th December 2007
Jeff Grout writes article for the Edge Magazine due to be published in February 2008
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
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.
Ruby Wax Reviews
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