High Performance Speakers
High Performance Speakers
High performance is not about working harder at all costs. It is about focus, clarity and creating the conditions where people can consistently do their best work. Our high performance speakers challenge outdated ideas of productivity and success, offering a smarter, more human approach to achieving results.
These speakers draw on insights from elite sport, leadership, psychology and high growth organisations to explore what truly drives excellence. From decision making under pressure to motivation, teamwork and sustainable energy, they look at performance as a system rather than a single trait.
The result is inspiration backed by action. Audiences leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately, helping individuals and teams raise standards, avoid burnout and perform at their best when it matters most.
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D D: £5k-£10k Ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and inspirational corporate speaker Alexandra Panayotou ran 2010 km in 31 days.
D D: £5k-£10k Allister is a business transformation and growth expert, renowned for his energy, humour, and passion for embracing change. As a former Microsoft leader, his acclaimed Future Ready Mindset talks inspire fresh curiosity, bolder creativity, and better communications.
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C C: £10k-£15k Amy Brann, founder of Synaptic Potential, is a neuroscience expert who helps organisations unlock their people's potential through science-based, actionable frameworks, working with global brands like Tesco and EY to enhance performance and leadership.
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D D: £5k-£10k Brendan Hall is an inspiring keynote speaker who gives organisations the tools to emerge stronger from adversity and change.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic rower, conflict diplomat and author Cath Bishop is an inspiring keynote speaker who relates her experiences to practical strategies that enable people to unlock their full potential.
C C: £10k-£15k One of the most sought-after public speakers across the industry, Clive draws on his experiences as Director of Sport for Team GB at the British Olympic Association for the London 2012 Olympics.
C C: £10k-£15k Damian Hughes is a bestselling author and expert in performance psychology, who also hosts a popular podcast and contributes to sports coaching and charitable causes.
A A: £25k and over
D D: £5k-£10k Dan was previously Sports Director for Team Sky, Race Coach for SKY Pro-Cycling Team and formerly Great Britain's National Endurance Coach for the Track. He is currently the Performance Director at The Premier League.
E E: £2k-£5k Amputee, Paralympic Champion, European Champion and World Champion, Danny Crates is one of the world’s most inspiring motivational speakers.
A A: £25k and over Formerly Performance Director of GB Cycling, Dave Brailsford is General Manager of Team Sky. At Bejing his team won 14 medals, and he won Coach of the Year at the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year.
A A: £25k and over David Coulthard, a renowned Formula 1 driver and entrepreneur, has made significant contributions to motor racing and media, and actively promotes diversity in the sport.
E E: £2k-£5k Dr Steve Ingham is one of the UK's leading figures in sport and performance
POA POA: Contact Us Gareth Southgate is the former England Men’s football manager, renowned for his leadership, integrity, and success in fostering team performance under pressure.
B B: £15k- £25k An internationally renowned thought leader on the subject of leadership, performance and managing under pressure, JP was one of the highest rated lecturers at the prestigious Kellogg School of Management's Executive Education Program.
C C: £10k-£15k Jake Humphrey, presenter of BBC's Formula 1 and BT Sport's football coverage, is a consummate and charismatic conference facilitator, after dinner speaker and awards host.
E E: £2k-£5k James Ketchell is a record-breaking adventurer, aviator, and speaker, inspiring others through his incredible feats of resilience, including rowing the Atlantic, summiting Everest, and circumnavigating the globe in a gyrocopter.
D D: £5k-£10k As a world leader in performance enhancing psychology, Jamil Qureshi is renowned for his work with the European Ryder Cup team and NASA.
C C: £10k-£15k Jim Lawless blends hard-hitting truths with hilarious anecdotes, to motivate and inspire a sense of everyone's own capacity for achievement and change.
A A: £25k and over John Amaechi OBE is an organisational psychologist, Chartered Scientist, New York Times best-selling author, CEO of leadership consultancy APS, and was the first Brit to play in the NBA. John partners with organisations to help leaders deliver on the promise of authentic, transformational leadership.
D D: £5k-£10k A former Red Arrow & RAF fighter pilot, Justin is a renowned expert and inspiring speaker on high-performance cultures and high-risk environments.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic & Paralympic athletics coach Keith Antoine’s focus is on performance improvement, of individuals and teams. He was a personal coach Paralympic gold and silver medalists in London 2012 and Rio 2016.
D D: £5k-£10k Kevin Gaskell is a globally recognised turnaround expert and former MD of Porsche and BMW. He has built and revitalised companies, generating over £3 billion in shareholder value, and is a sought-after keynote speaker. He is acclaimed for his transformative leadership and achievements in diverse sectors worldwide.
D D: £5k-£10k Mandy Hickson is a pioneering former RAF pilot and motivational speaker, drawing on her frontline experiences to inspire leadership and resilience in high-pressure environments.
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Advice & FAQs about High Performance Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about your audience, industry and the challenges or opportunities you want to explore, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the right speaker. We’ll be in touch within an hour to advise on availability, fees and how each speaker can tailor their session to your goals.
Our high performance speakers explore what it takes to perform at your best under pressure. Drawing on experience from sport, business, leadership and extreme environments, they share insights on focus, habits, motivation and sustainable success. Their talks are energising, practical and grounded in real-world experience.
Absolutely. Many speakers emphasise that high performance is about consistency and longevity, not burnout. They explore topics such as mindset, recovery, resilience and balance, helping audiences improve results while protecting wellbeing.
High performance speakers are ideal for sales conferences, leadership events, team kick-offs or periods of change where focus and momentum matter. Their sessions work well as motivational openers or powerful resets during busy programmes.
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