International Women's Day Speakers
Every year on 8 March, the world pauses to celebrate International Women's Day. It is a moment to recognise progress, challenge old assumptions and spotlight what is possible when we lift each other up. But IWD is not only about women. It is about the lessons we can all take from the women who lead, teach and inspire across every industry.
The women we work with are some of the brightest voices in business, culture and society. They share stories of courage, change, creativity and leadership that speak to everyone in the room. Their experiences do not sit in a separate category labelled women's issues. They are human stories. Stories that help us understand how to build better teams, create braver cultures, and navigate the world with more empathy, clarity and purpose.
Yes, we have made progress, but there is still work to do. Many women still face barriers that should not exist. That is exactly why this day matters and why the conversations sparked by powerful speakers can move us forward.
Hearing from incredible women is not only inspiring. It is practical. It teaches confidence, resilience and allyship. It helps people of all genders understand how to support each other and how to drive real change in their own workplaces and communities.
If you are planning an event for International Women's Day, we would love to help you find the speaker who will make the biggest impact.
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B B: £15k- £25k Hugely popular on both sides of the pond, television presenter Fearne Cotton is a superb awards host & is available for product launches & personal appearances.
E E: £2k-£5k Florence Adepoju is an entrepreneur, trailblazer and founder of MDMflow, a lipstick brand inspired by the glamour infused within hip-hop music and street culture. With a passion for STEM subjects, Flow is dedicated to driving female participation within STEM and promoting diversity within the beauty industry.
B B: £15k- £25k Dr Hannah Fry is a lecturer in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL.
E E: £2k-£5k As a former Team GB Hockey Player, Helen Richardson-Walsh has created a legacy for girls in sport.
C C: £10k-£15k Helen Sharman OBE is the first British Astronaut. A superb speaker, Helen enthuses her audience about Space, STEM and the wonders of science.
A A: £25k and over Helle is the former Prime Minister of Denmark, Former Chief Executive of Save the Children and continues to be member of multiple foreign policy think-tanks. In 2017, she was named as one of the world’s greatest leaders by Fortune magazine.
C C: £10k-£15k Holly Tucker has many strings to her bow - mother, MBE, founder of Holly & Co, UK Ambassador to Small Creative Businesses, Chief Inspirator and co-founder of notonthehighstreet.com.
D D: £5k-£10k Jacqueline de Rojas is the President of techUK and Chair of The Institute of Coding.
B B: £15k- £25k Jill Scott is an award-winning footballer who has played for Manchester City, Everton and Aston Villa. She was captain of the legendary Lionesses, playing in an integral role in their incredible 2022 World Cup win, as well as having represented England at the Olympics twice. Despite calling time on her playing career, Jill is still largely involved in the world of football and is now a popular, inspiring keynote speaker.
A A: £25k and over Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance, Jo Malone CBE, has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in business.
C C: £10k-£15k Judy Murray is a brilliant tennis coach and mother to Grand Slam Winners Andy and Jamie Murray. Drawing on experiences of business and sport, Judy’s fascinating life experiences make her an inspirational and motivational speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Founder & CEO at The Cambridge Satchel Company, Julie Deane OBE is the unlikely fashion entrepreneur who invested just £600 to idea to get her idea—to make traditional leather satchels for the schoolchildren of Cambridge—off the ground.
C C: £10k-£15k An inspirational figure and well-known TV personality, June Sarpong OBE has become part of TV history.
C C: £10k-£15k Karen Blackett CBE, UK President of WPP, has spent over 30 years leading at the highest level, managing $2 billion in revenue and 13,000 people across WPP's second largest market. A former MediaCom EMEA Chief Operating Officer and non-executive director for Diageo, she specialises in brand reinvention, operational excellence and organisational transformation.
A A: £25k and over Baroness Karren Brady CBE is recognised as the first woman in football, having turned around Birmingham City FC at just 23 before becoming the youngest managing director of a UK plc. As Vice Chairman of West Ham United for 16 years, she delivered a 300% income growth, secured the move to London's Olympic Stadium and negotiated the British record transfer of Declan Rice.
C C: £10k-£15k Katie Piper is a best-selling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter and charity campaigner who rebuilt her life after surviving a brutal sulphuric acid attack in 2008.
B B: £15k- £25k Mental health advocate and World, Commonwealth, European medals and Double Olympic Gold winner Dame Kelly Holmes is one of Britain’s most recognisable and admired athletes.
E E: £2k-£5k Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist and author of How to Build a Healthy Brain, and a governor of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Mental Health Trust. She is passionate about using psychology to change lives, and lives for positive mental health and lifestyle changes.
C C: £10k-£15k Laura Winterling is a physicist, a former astronaut instructor, entrepreneur and keynote speaker. With over ten years of working with astronauts, she merges and carves a variety of topics including building strong teams, efficient decision making and change management.
E E: £2k-£5k Linda Bellos OBE is a renowned consultant, trainer and writer, specialising in the field of equality and diversity.
C C: £10k-£15k Biochemist and wild animal biologist Liz Bonnin has presented over 40 award-winning programmes, and leads *Our Changing Planet*, a seven-year documentary series tracking ecosystem restoration efforts worldwide. As the first female president of The Wildlife Trusts and a National Geographic Explorer, she was honoured with the Society's 2024 Wayfinder Award for her environmental storytelling.
D D: £5k-£10k Liz Earle MBE, a renowned businesswoman and media influencer, is an expert in beauty and wellbeing, known for her natural beauty range and holistic health initiatives.
D D: £5k-£10k Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker and media consultant.
D D: £5k-£10k Professional explorer and adventurer, Lucy Shepherd is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and became the youngest ever member of the Scientific Exploration Society. She takes her adventures as duties to open people’s eyes to the beautiful fragility of our planet, amplify the voices of climate advocates and support sustainable enterprise.
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Advice & FAQs about International Women's Day Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about your audience, theme and goals for International Women’s Day, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the right speaker. We’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how each speaker can tailor their message to your event.
Our International Women’s Day speakers share inspiring stories of leadership, resilience and progress. They explore themes such as gender equality, inclusion, representation and empowerment, often through personal experience and professional insight. Their talks energise audiences, spark meaningful reflection and encourage action long after the event ends.
Absolutely. Many of our speakers work closely with clients to connect their story or expertise to your event’s theme, whether that’s breaking barriers in leadership, supporting women in STEM, or celebrating diversity across all genders. They can adapt tone, format and focus to ensure your session feels relevant and authentic to your organisation.
These speakers are a natural fit for International Women’s Day celebrations, diversity and inclusion programmes, or year-round events that champion equality. Their talks make powerful opening or closing sessions, inspiring your teams to reflect, engage and celebrate progress together.
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