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 Our high performance speakers challenge outdated ideas of productivity and success, offering a smarter, more human approach to achieving results.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 Mandy Hickson, one of the first female pilots to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, brings unmatched expertise from over 30 years in aviation, including 45 combat missions and three operational tours. Today, Mandy translates those lessons into practical strategies that help organisations build high-performing teams, foster psychological safety and thrive under pressure.
D D: £5k-£10k Marc Priestley, an expert from Formula One, leverages his experience to teach strategies for peak performance, innovation, and leadership in business.
C C: £10k-£15k Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
A A: £25k and over Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author of It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k A leading figure in the world of the English Premier League and European Soccer, Mike Forde is widely recognized for driving innovation and cutting edge methods in sports.
C C: £10k-£15k The former CEO and co-owner of Mercedes F1, and its current Commercial Advisor, Nick Fry has worked in the fast-paced world of motorsport since 2002.
D D: £5k-£10k Penny Mallory is a leading authority on this critical skill, helping individuals and organisations build the resilience, confidence and focus needed to perform at their best when it matters most. After fleeing homelessness at 14, she defied the odds to become a rally champion and made motorsport history as the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car for Ford in the World Rally Championship.
D D: £5k-£10k Performance specialist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, Rasmus Ankersen is a trusted advisor to businesses and athletes around the globe.
A A: £25k and over Robyn Benincasa builds World Class Teams. With an unforgettable blend of the 8 Essential Elements for Human Synergy and countless team-affirming experiences in the world’s most gruelling environments, Robyn’s insights help you understand and adopt the “followership’ skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true teamwork.
D D: £5k-£10k Helen Seymour and Rosie Steevenson are pioneering former RAF fast jet crew who share powerful, real-world lessons on leadership, resilience and high performance from one of the world’s most elite environments.
D D: £5k-£10k Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
D D: £5k-£10k Sarah is a motivational speaker on a mission to help people feel as strong as they look.
C C: £10k-£15k Prolific world record setter, one of the UK’s greatest runners, chairman of London 2012, president of the IAAF and keynote speaker.
A A: £25k and over VENTURI Formula E Team Principal, Susie Wolff, began her competitive motorsport career over twenty years ago. Susie went on to make history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend.
D D: £5k-£10k TJ Power, a distinguished neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, is a globally recognised speaker transforming mental health education, bridging gaps in support for individuals and organisations with scientifically-backed strategies and a substantial social media presence.
D D: £5k-£10k Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit and discusses teamwork and self belief.
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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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