What Do Education Speakers Do & How their Insights Shape Minds

We all remember a time in our school days when a particular teacher went above and beyond for us, making their subject the best they could. Looking back on these moments of fondness, we can clearly see the influence a brilliant teacher can have on a young person’s life.

Our education speakers do just this. Striving to drive innovation in learning and challenge conventional thinking, the perfect education speaker will inspire change beyond the classroom and into the boardroom.

What Do Education Speakers Offer?

Experts in teaching, leadership and learning design, who bring fresh ideas and practical strategies to educational and professional spaces, education speakers inspire change that changes mindsets for the better.

As teachers are some of our earliest life influences, they can shape us for life after the classroom and into adulthood. Bringing new concepts and strategies to businesses, education speakers aren’t just for schools!

Why Education Insights Matter Beyond the Classroom

Whilst education tends to take place most heavily during our childhood and teen years, it still finds its way into our adult lives.

It’s important to continue to learn when in our older years, as education themes influence business, social progress and lifelong learning – from workplace training to raising kids of your own!

So, whether you’re a Headteacher looking to inspire pupils, or the CEO of an organisation keen to emphasise the importance of education and personal development within the workplace, our education speakers suit a whole variety of events and organisations.

It's also worth considering that if your workforce consists of parents, they may really value an organisation that engages more with the education sector. Supporting families in this way can help strengthen the relationship between employer and employee, encouraging deeper investment in the workplace.

Key Themes and Topics in Education Today

Education has changed dramatically over the years, especially due to technological and societal changes.

Some of the key topics that the education sector is focusing on include AI in the classroom, inclusive education, student wellbeing, skills for the future, and rethinking traditional models.

That being said, there are many other topics within the world of education that our speakers can focus on, so do get in touch to discuss your options!

Notable Education Speakers to Know

Mary Myatt

The UK’s leading expert on curriculum and literacy in schools, Mary Myatt is an education advisor and writer. She founded the online platform Myatt & Co and the Huh Academy, along with being a patron of CAPE (Climate Adapted Pathways for Education), a trustee for a Multi Academy Trust and a former governor in three schools, Mary is an industry leader.

Richard Gerver

Since leaving his twenty-year career in education, Richard has worked to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. Three core principles underpin his philosophy: communication, empowerment and impact.

Bill Strickland

For thirty years, Bill Strickland has used his innovative arts and training centres to transform the lives of thousands of impoverished adults and teenagers. A commanding speaker, his resonant message of self-worth leaves audiences in tears and on their feet. “Strickland is a genius," says former e-Bay president Jeff Skoll, "because he sees the inherent genius in everyone." Bill builds partnerships to help the disadvantaged build a better future.

Sugata Mitra

‘Global Education Superstar’ (The Times), Dr. Sugata Mitra has been a successful researcher in cognitive science, educational technology and physics for more than 30 years. The global consequences of Sugata's discovery for closing the digital educational divide have resulted in him receiving many international awards, and his work inspired the Oscar-winning film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

Anne-Marie Imafidon

Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon is an influential tech thought leader and co-founder of Stemettes, who delivers captivating keynotes on topics such as tech diversity, social entrepreneurship, AI's impact on work, and empowering the leaders of tomorrow, while hosting a popular podcast and serving as a trustee on various boards.

Guy Claxton

Cognitive scientist and author, Professor Guy Claxton is one of the UK's foremost thinkers on creativity, learning and the brain. Influencing educational theory and practice across the world, Guy draws on his 'Building Learning Power' approach to cultivate the general strengths that people need to thrive in a tricky world.

Paul Tough

Paul Tough challenges our culture’s belief that intelligence, endlessly measured by test scores, is the sole indicator of value in our education system. It’s not. In How Children Succeed, he ushers in a tidal change in thinking and argues that non-cognitive skills—or, character—are better indicators of success: curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, self-control, and grit.

Lucy Kellaway

Lucy Kellaway is the co-founder of the charity Now Teach, in the summer of 2017, she left her position as FT's management columnist to become a maths teacher. For the past fifteen years, her weekly column has poked fun at corporate jargon and business fads with insight, wit and precision, whilst also heralding the highs and lows of office life.

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE is a space scientist and award-winning broadcaster, inspiring curiosity and breaking down barriers in science through her engaging work in education and media.

Paul Redmond

Dr. Paul Redmond is leading expert on generations and the graduate labour market. An excellent keynote speaker and specialist on employment, Paul is also a presenter, author, researcher, media contributor whose work centers on the changing world of work and the challenges facing both students and graduate recruiters.

Susie Dent

Susie Dent is best-known for her long-standing role in Channel 4’s Countdown as their resident lexicographer and etymologist and also appears on the show's comedy sister 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown. Intelligent and personable, Susie loves to share with her audiences the unforgettable stories of words we use every day. Susie uses her presenting skills and passion for education to help companies to understand the need for clear communication and influence.