International Women's Day Speakers
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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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.
E E: £2k-£5k Maggie Alphonsi, celebrated international women’s rugby player and media professional, has become a trailblazing figure in sports and diversity, achieving significant milestones in both her athletic and post-retirement careers.
A A: £25k and over Dr Makaziwe Mandela has worked for a number of academic institutions in South Africa and abroad. She is on the boards on a number of companies and is the Chairperson of the House of Mandela as well as the director of the House of Mandela Foundation.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k The Global CFO of Shell Aviation at only 35, Marianne Abib-Pech has since left corporate life to embark on her own entrepreneurial ventures.
A A: £25k and over Martina Navratilova, tennis player extraordinaire, who took women's tennis to a new level with her speed, determination and agility. She won the Wimbledon women's singles title a record 9 times and was famously described by Billie Jean King as "the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived."
E E: £2k-£5k Martine Wright lost both legs in the 7/7 London bombings, yet she considers herself lucky. She was honoured with the BBC Helen Rollason Award Sports Personality of the Year 2012 award.
E E: £2k-£5k Serving as one of the Metropolitan Police Service’s most senior officers, Maxine Hulme QPM rose through the ranks of one of the most highly pressured working environments that exists.
D D: £5k-£10k Michelle King is a keynote speaker, researcher, writer, advocate and a leading global expert in organisational culture, equality and gender.
E E: £2k-£5k Natalie Fee is an award-winning environmentalist, author, and speaker, inspiring global change through impactful campaigns and solutions for a sustainable, plastic-free world.
E E: £2k-£5k Nicky Moffat's leadership insights are drawn from a 27 year career in the Armed Forces, Army Headquarters, the MoD and at the heart of Government.
C C: £10k-£15k Former professional boxer and winner of the first ever Olympic Women's Boxing Gold Medal, Nicola Adams OBE is Great Britain’s most successful female boxer of all time.
B B: £15k- £25k Astronaut, aquanaut and artist, Nicole Stott was the first astronaut to paint in space.
C C: £10k-£15k Oona King is the Diversity Director at YouTube.
A A: £25k and over Pippa Malmgren was an advisor to US President George Bush in the White House and a member of the National Economic Council during Enron and 9/11.
E E: £2k-£5k Roma Agrawal MBE is an award-winning engineer, author and broadcaster who is best known for working on the design of The Shard, Western Europe's tallest tower. Roma has given talks to tens of thousands at universities, schools and organisations around the world, including TEDx. She has also presented numerous TV and radio shows for the BBC, Channel 4 and Discovery.
E E: £2k-£5k At the age of 34, Ruth Hunt became one of the youngest CEOs in the country. At 39, she became the youngest crossbench peer. Baroness Hunt of Bethnal Green is now one of the directors of Deeds and Words.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k The only woman ever to concurrently hold all 4 major championship gold medals, Sally's corporate presentation is a story of determination to achieve success.
C C: £10k-£15k Sara Cox has been a prominent Radio 1 host since 1999, acclaimed for her award-winning shows and extensive TV appearances.
D D: £5k-£10k Sarah is a motivational speaker on a mission to help people feel as strong as they look.
B B: £15k- £25k Named as one of Britain's leading 'Women of the Year,' every day Shivvy Jervis helps millions discover the incredible human-centered innovations that will get business and society “future ready”. Her research is trusted by over 200 organisations, including Microsoft and the UN.
A A: £25k and over Sophia Amoruso is the founder of Girlboss and the creative visionary, entrepreneur, and industry disruptor who has gone from one of the most prominent figures in retail to a cultural thought leader re-defining the model of success for the modern women.
D D: £5k-£10k Stef’s a Paralympic medalist long jumper, World Record holder and World Champion. She is also a qualified bio-chemist (specialising in stem cell research), broadcaster and as a model she was the first ever amputee to model at London Fashion Week. As an acclaimed keynote speaker, she has given inspirational talks at events around the world.
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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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