Keynote Speakers
The keynote sets the tone for everything that follows. It is the session your audience will remember, the moment that frames the themes of your event and the performance that people talk about afterwards. Getting it right matters.
If you are looking to hire a keynote speaker who can deliver that impact, our keynote speakers are hand picked for their ability to captivate an audience, deliver a clear message and leave a lasting impression. From business leaders and innovators to scientists, athletes and cultural figures, our keynote speakers for hire bring credibility, presence and insight that can elevate any conference, summit or corporate event.
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C C: £10k-£15k Jim Lawless is a globally ranked motivational speaker, bestselling author of Taming Tigers, and Founder of transformation specialists Symmetry.inc, trusted by global companies and Olympic teams to architect change at the highest level.
D D: £5k-£10k Jim Steele is an award-winning keynote speaker and 2025 Speaker of the Year who has worked across 3,000+ stages worldwide for more than three decades with global organisations. Through The Holistic Performance Lab, which he founded, he developed a neuroscience-informed decision framework that enables leaders to choose response over reaction when stakes are high.
C C: £10k-£15k Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, entrepreneur and author who explores ways to build strong tribes and strengthen mutual relationships in order to improve the effectiveness and results of individuals and groups.
D D: £5k-£10k Now the award-winning editor of the marketing-leading GLAMOUR magazine, Jo Elvin is an inspirational keynote speaker, who knows better than most the characteristics and tools required for success.
E E: £2k-£5k Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and branding.
C C: £10k-£15k Jo Johnson was the MP for Orpington from 2010 to 2019, is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times, and is in demand as a keynote speaker and commentator on the UK and global economy.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Prior to co-founding iNHouse Communications, Jo was the British Chambers of Commerce Media Chief, and returned to politics to mastermind PR for Boris Johnson’s 2008 Mayoral campaign.
A A: £25k and over A powerhouse who revolutionized Cosmopolitan, one of the best-known women’s brands, The New York Times has called Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media.”
D D: £5k-£10k Jodie Kidd has fused the worlds of designer fashion and glamorous sports.
B B: £15k- £25k Jody Williams is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning aid worker who was lauded for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
E E: £2k-£5k Joe is the former Head of Brand at innocent who was instrumental in establishing the company as one of the most engaged and loved brands in the UK.
E E: £2k-£5k Professor Joe Nellis is an economist and academic who advises on UK fiscal policy and market trends as an economic adviser at MHA, combining decades of research in global macroeconomics with practical insight into sustainable growth and business strategy.
C C: £10k-£15k With his famous exploits captured in the BAFTA award winning film - 'Touching the Void', Joe is an honest, charismatic and inspirational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first dedicated cyber-security reporter
C C: £10k-£15k After leaving Google for their unethical use of data, Joe is on a mission to solve the problem through innovation and promote a greater focus on ethics. As an expert on data protection and technology, Joe is passionate about data rights being acknowledged as human rights.
E E: £2k-£5k Joe Townsend is a Former Royal Marine who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2008. Following the incident, he spent five and a half months in hospital and three years in rehabilitation. Despite this, Joe went on to become an award-winning paralympic GB athlete.
E E: £2k-£5k Joff Sharpe, one of Britain's most dynamic and esteemed business leaders, has made the journey from SAS officer to leading business figure.
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.
A A: £25k and over Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, A Fish called Wanda and Clockwise are just a smattering of the iconic titles synonymous with the comedy legend and psychologist that is John Cleese.
D D: £5k-£10k A former member of the Monetary Policy Committee and the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
E E: £2k-£5k John Kampfner brings an unmatched perspective as a journalist, author and broadcaster, having reported from the fall of the Berlin Wall, served as Editor of the New Statesman, and now leads Chatham House's UK in the World project.
E E: £2k-£5k Captured and tortured in the 1st Gulf War, John’s story is a powerful and moving human story told by a master storyteller that still has particular relevance today.
D D: £5k-£10k As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
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Advice & FAQs about Keynote Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect keynote speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Our keynote speakers set the tone. They bring expertise, clarity and energy - sparking ideas, shifting mindsets and aligning audiences around a shared vision. Expect thought leadership grounded in real experience, delivered with confidence and authenticity.
Absolutely. Our keynote speakers are storytellers and strategists. They’ll take time to understand your business goals and tailor their content to align with your theme or objectives, making every message relevant and actionable.
Keynote speakers are essential for conferences, leadership meetings and company-wide gatherings where you want to inspire, unite or drive momentum. Whether opening or closing an event, a strong keynote sets the emotional and intellectual tone for everything that follows.
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