Diversity & Equality
Gender, age, ethnicity, disability, education, religion: the economic and social value of diversity, equality and inclusion is increasingly being recognised by businesses and governments around the world.
The demand for powerful speakers to deliver diverse perspectives and educate others about the benefits is ever-growing. Much like the subject they address, they appear in many forms, including women speakers (and men) discussing the reality of The Glass Ceiling, BAME experts, and disabled individuals campaigning for equal opportunities for all.
Want to be more specific in your search? You can filter by topic (up to 3), gender, and fee band here!
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Akala
Rapper & Entertainer
What do hip-hop and Shakespeare have in common? A lot, according to innovative rapper Akala - Founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company (THSC).
< £2.5k -
Lesley Abdela
Women's Rights Expert
Winner of the 2009 UK Woman Political Journalist of the Year and an expert in gender, human rights and democratic empowerment, Lesley Abdela is a fascinating speaker.
< £2.5k -
Marianne Abib-Pech
Leadership Expert
International entrepreneur Marianne Abib-Pech has experienced a meteoric rise in business leadership.
£5 - £10K -
Lucy Adams
Talent Management Expert
Lucy Adams has become a certified favourite amongst audiences of CEOs looking for innovative ways to lead their organisations in current times.
£2.5 - £5K -
Ade Adepitan
Basketball Player
Ade Adepitan MBE is a British TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player. He presented Channel 4's coverage of the London 2012 Paralympics.
£5 - £10K -
Roma Agrawal
Shard Architect
Poised at the melding point between science and design, Roma's engaging keynote and business speeches have sparked a surge of interest in STEM subjects with their unique message.
< £2.5k -
John Amaechi
Pro Basketball Player
John Amaechi is an accomplished motivational speaker who has inspired people throughout the world and appeared as a judge on the hit BBC show 'The Speaker'.
£2.5 - £5K -
Keith Antoine
Olympic Coach
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.
£2.5 - £5K -
Cath Bishop
Rower & Diplomat
An Olympic rower and a British diplomat, Cath Bishop is an inspiring keynote speaker who tells her story from a unique vantage point to show how a strong team makes for exceptional results.
< £2.5k -
Karen Blackett
Business leader and champion of diversity, Karen Blackett is the former CEO and current Chairman of MediaCom.
£2.5 - £5K -
Sonia Blandford
Achievement for All
Professor Sonia Blandford is Founder and CEO of the national charity Achievement for All 3As.
£2.5 - £5K -
Karren Brady
First Lady of Football
One of the UK's most recognisable female business figures, Karren Brady is the former MD of Birmingham City FC, and is Lord Alan Sugar's on-screen assistant on The Apprentice.
£15K & Over -
Jo Brand
Comedian & Writer
A firebrand of a comedienne, Jo continues to be at the cutting age of comedy.
£10 - £15K -
Miranda Brawn
A trusted business, legal and diversity expert
A trusted business and diversity expert, Miranda Brawn drives companies to achieve strong financial performance and public engagement.
< £2.5k -
Barjis Chohan
Entrepreneur and founder of an award-winning London-based design company, Barjis has broken the mould, and exudes sharp creativity, courage and astute business acumen.
< £2.5k -
Steve Cunningham
Blind Vision
When Steve Cunningham speaks at a conference or event, "even the most hard bitten of audiences find it tough to disguise a watery eye or lump in the throat".
< £2.5k -
Karen Darke
Paralympic Medalist
Paralympic cycling champion Karen Darke is an adventurer, author and motivational speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Frances Edmonds
Communications Expert
Frances Edmonds is one of the best after dinner speakers, conference speakers and facilitators around communication and cooperation.
£2.5 - £5K -
Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones
The Black Farmer
Responsible for the successful food launch, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude.
£2.5 - £5K -
Lynne Franks
PR Guru
One of the world's top PR & marketing strategists, futurist Lynne has tracked consumer patterns for thirty years predicting lifestyle preferences & directions.
£5 - £10K -
Sue Gardner
Wikimedia Pioneer
One of Forbes ‘World's 100 Most Powerful Women’, Sue Gardner, formerly Director of Wikimedia, Sue is pioneering the future of the internet.
£15K & Over -
Evelyn Glennie
Motivational Percussionist
Evelyn Glennie is one of the world's most recognised percussionists. She perfomed at the London 2012 opening ceremony to enormous acclaim.
£2.5 - £5K -
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
£15K & Over -
Lynda Gratton
Management Guru
World authority on people in organisations, Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Business Practice at London Business School & a busy conference speaker.
£15K & Over -
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Paralympic Star
Britain's most successful paralympic athlete, Tanni is an esteemed ambassador for disabled athletes and popular motivational speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Liz Jackson
Great Guns Marketing
Being young and blind has not hindered business lady extraordinaire, Liz Jackson, achieving great success with her company Great Guns Marketing.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tessa Jowell
Politician & Former Minister of Culture
Tessa is a warm and funny personality with a wealth of experience to share. Tessa is an experienced topical keynote or after dinner speaker.
£2.5 - £5K -
Roxanne Joyal
CEO of Me to We
Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility.
£5 - £10K -
Annabel Karmel
Family Eating
Annabel Karmel MBE is the UK's No.1 children's cookery author, best-selling international author, and expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies, children and families.
£2.5 - £5K -
Saira Khan
Apprentice Star
Apprentice runner-up Saira Khan is an astute business woman who has appeared on Loose Women, The Money Programme, and contributed to Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
< £2.5k -
Kanya King
Founder of MOBO's
Kanya King MBE is an internationally recognised entrepreneur and innovator in the music industry. Kanya speaks on subjects from entrepreneurship to adversity.
£5 - £10K -
Anne Lise Kjaer
Innovation & Creativity
Anne Lise Kjaer is a futurist, designer, business entrepreneur and innovator.
£5 - £10K -
David Lammy
Labour MP for Tottenham & former lawyer
Labour MP for Tottenham and former lawyer, David Lammy is an intelligent, assured and articulate speaker on politics and current affairs.
£2.5 - £5K -
Tan Le
A technology entrepreneur, business executive and sought-after keynote speaker, Tan Le is the Founder & CEO of EMOTIV, a neuroengineering company specialising in breakthrough brain interface technology.
£15K & Over -
Kasia Madera
A British television news presenter and journalist, Kasia Madera has reported on some of the biggest news stories, including the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
£2.5 - £5K -
Jo Malone
Jo Loves
Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance Jo Malone has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in both business and branding.
£15K & Over -
Margaret Manning
Creative Marketer
Entrepreneur & Reading Room CEO, Margaret Manning, is a successful business keynote speaker on women in business, entrepreneurship & digital communications.
£2.5 - £5K -
Eliza Manningham-Buller
MI5 Director
The ascent of Eliza Manningham-Buller’s career to its peak is colourful and impressive. As a keynote speaker whose professional background lies in Britain’s Security Service, the content she delivers is rich with insights into security, terrorism and leadership.
£10 - £15K -
Caroline McHugh
IDOLOGY
Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Caroline founded IDOLOGY, a movement dedicated to helping individuals and organisations be original versions of themselves.
£15K & Over -
Bianca Miller
Apprentice Entrepreneur
The Apprentice 2014 finalist, Bianca Miller is the founder of The Be Group (Be Styled UK, Be Employed UK & Be Branded UK).
< £2.5k -
Safia Minney
Founder and Director of People Tree, Safia Minney (MBE) developed the first organic and Fair Trade clothing supply chain and is recognised by the World Economic Forum as an Outstanding Social Entrepreneur.
< £2.5k -
Cathy O'Dowd
Adventurer
Cathy O'Dowd has climbed Everest twice, she draws on her experiences to talk about issues of teamwork, risk assessment, self motivation and tackling overwhelming challenges.
£2.5 - £5K -
Alexandra Panayotou
Endurance Athlete
Ultra endurance athlete, motivational speaker and inspirational corporate speaker Alexandra Panayotou ran 2010 km in 31 days.
£2.5 - £5K -
Belinda Parmar
Lady Geek
Belinda is the founder and CEO of Lady Geek and the author of Little Miss Geek. Lady Geek is a campaigning agency that makes technology and games more accessible to women and girls.
£5 - £10K -
Suzi Perry
Gadgets & TV
Suzi Perry is an experienced and well-loved TV presenter and awards host and is the female face of UK TV motorcycling.
£10 - £15K -
Katie Piper
Motivational Model
Katie Piper is a beautiful young woman rebuilding her life after surviving a brutal sulphuric acid attack in 2008.
£5 - £10K -
Caroline Plumb
CEO of FreshMinds
Co-founder of FreshMinds, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, Caroline Plumb is an inspirational speaker on entrepreneurialism.
£2.5 - £5K -
Esther Rantzen
Esther Rantzen presented That's Life for 21 years, founded Childline and is one of the best known faces on TV
£5 - £10K -
Ros Rivaz
The RemCo Chair at Rexam Pl, and the former COO of Smith & Nephew, Ros Rivaz addresses the skills needed to be a great strategic leader in today’s world.
£2.5 - £5K -
Mary Robinson
Former Irish President
Former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
June Sarpong
An inspirational figure and well-known TV personality, June Sarpong has become part of TV history.
£5 - £10K -
Tim Soutphommasane
Political Philosopher
Dr Tim Soutphommasane is a political philosopher whose thinking on patriotism, diversity and national identity has been influential in reshaping debates in Australia and Britain.
£5 - £10K -
Amanda Stretton
Motor Sports TV Host
Amanda is an all action girl presenter. She presents motorsports programmes and is actively involved in racing herself.
£2.5 - £5K -
Peninah Thomson
International Affairs Expert
With wide ranging experience in strategy, organisational change and leadership, Peninah Thomson has particular interest in women's issues and work life balance.
< £2.5k -
Sandi Toksvig
BBC Radio 4
Comedian, writer and presenter, Sandi Toksvig also presents awards and delivers entertaining after dinner speeches.
£5 - £10K -
Jean Tomlin
London 2012 – the most successful Olympic Games in history – run by a dedicated team of 200,000 staff which were put together by HR Director Jean Tomlin – leading a scheme with no room for failure.
£5 - £10K -
Suzy Walton
Business Super-Woman
Dr. Suzy Walton was a Senior Civil Servant at the Ministry of Defence, and is a Chartered Director with an impressive portfolio of board roles.
< £2.5k -
Anna Watkins
Olympic Gold Medallist
Motivational speaker and Olympic gold medallist Anna Watkins holds the current Olympic record after her win at women’s double scull at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
£5 - £10K -
Jody Williams
Nobel Prize Winner
Jody Williams is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning aid worker who was lauded for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
£15K & Over -
Susie Wolff
female F1 racer
Susie Wolff was one of only a select few females to compete in F1. She was a development driver for Williams F1 and an ambassador for Wings for Life and FIA Women in Motorsport.
£10 - £15K -
Martine Wright
Paralympian & Motivational speaker
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.
£5 - £10K -
Ziauddin Yousafzai
Education Rights
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an educator, human rights campaigner and social activist who peacefully resisted the Taliban’s efforts to shut down schools.
£15K & Over
