Leadership Speakers
Extraordinary things are accomplished with exceptional leaders. Without a leader who guides, educates and trusts their organisations, business performance will suffer.
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If you want to be the best leader possible, you need to learn from the very best – our speakers on leadership will provide you with invaluable insight, information, tips and tricks on how to elevate your business performance and leadership abilities.
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B B: £15k- £25k Jo Ann Barefoot is a global leader in fintech and regulation, CEO of the Alliance for Innovative Regulation, and a recognised advocate for innovation, inclusion and financial transformation.
D D: £5k-£10k Keynote speaker Adam Kingl leverages his research on the work and leadership paradigms of Generation Y to shine a light on the future of business for individuals and organisations.
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E E: £2k-£5k Professor Adrian Furnham, one of HR Magazine’s 20 Most Influential People in HR, is renowned internationally as one of the most productive psychologists in the world.
D D: £5k-£10k Inspirational keynote speaker, unlocking the hidden potential in people.
E E: £2k-£5k Adrian Webster, author of "Polar Bear Pirates", has done it all - riot policeman, milkman and now top motivational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k As a Royal Marine, Alan Chambers spent 16 years exploring the world’s most hostile and thrilling environments, including jungles, deserts and frozen tundra.
E E: £2k-£5k An accomplished retail and commercial banker, Alan Hughes draws on his roles working for several key corporations to deliver insightful keynote speeches.
D D: £5k-£10k Alan took on the challenge of turning around the once regarded ‘sleeping giant’ Selfridges, and as a result achieved the official title of Best Department Store in the World.
B B: £15k- £25k One of the most feared strikers of modern times, Alan Shearer OBE is a record breaking football player who now has a highly successful media career working for the BBC.
D D: £5k-£10k Aldo Kane is a World Record Setting Adventurer, Explorer, a Fellow at the Royal Geographic Society, Producer, Author & TV Presenter with a penchant for the world’s most dangerous, extreme and remote locations.
B B: £15k- £25k As an expert in business development, innovation and head of Google Shopping commercialisation strategy, Adolfo knows what it takes to build a successful brand in the age of immediacy. As consumer habits have shifted, Adolfo specialises in adapting to this unprecedented speed and efficiency, and has delivered hundreds of transformative keynote speeches around the world.
A A: £25k and over Alex Banayan is an award-winning bestselling business author and renowned expert on perseverance and growth who has presented to corporate leadership teams around the world.
D D: £5k-£10k After founding, building and selling, the esteemed UK based domestic cleaning marketplace start-up, Hassle.com, and taking the firm to a Series A funding round of $6 million, Alex has gone on to launch the UK's largest home improvement platform, Resi.
D D: £5k-£10k Digital branding expert Alex Hunter certainly understands the power of branding. His quirky charm and a focus on travel to enrich his keynote speeches.
E E: £2k-£5k A compelling keynote speaker who knows how to entertain and a warm, unflappable conference host with a great sense of humour.
B B: £15k- £25k Alexander Blass - innovator, business guru and entrepreneur – won the Daily Record’s Top Innovator of the Year Award, for which he was credited with "revolutionizing charitable giving" in 2007.
D D: £5k-£10k Alexandra Shulman was editor-in-chief for British Vogue from 1992 to 2017 - the longest serving editor in British Vogue history.
A A: £25k and over Alexis Maybank is the Founder and Founding CEO of Gilt Groupe, which revolutionised the landscape of luxury e-commerce and the way more than 10 million consumers shop online. She also founded Creative Beauty, Inc., a platform building the next generation of digitally-native beauty brands in partnership with the world's most compelling beauty personalities.
E E: £2k-£5k Alice Temperley MBE founded her eponymous label Temperley London in 2000, a year after graduating from the Royal College of Art. Alice continues to head up the creative direction of this British independent brand, now in its twentieth year of business.
D D: £5k-£10k Alison Edgar MBE is a renowned expert in enhancing organisational performance, known for her practical tools and profound impact, with a prestigious background in mentoring entrepreneurs and a track record of working with major international clients.
C C: £10k-£15k Double Olympic Triathlon Champion Alistair Brownlee is an inspirational motivational speaker and co founder of The Brownlee Foundation. He is a Professional Triathletes Organisation Board member and was elected to the European Olympic Committee Athletes’ Commission.
D D: £5k-£10k Former President and CEO of Wal-Mart Europe, and current Chairman of Co-Op, Allan Leighton has an impressive CV including brands such as Mars, Royal Mail, BSkyB and Leeds United.
D D: £5k-£10k Allister is a business transformation and growth expert, renowned for his energy, humour, and passion for embracing change. As a former Microsoft leader, his acclaimed Future Ready Mindset talks inspire fresh curiosity, bolder creativity, and better communications.
D D: £5k-£10k Andrea Leadsom is a British Conservative politician who served in the UK Government for over six years, including as Energy Minister, Leader of the House of Commons, and Business Secretary. She is able to speak about green growth, business and culture change.
Leadership Speakers blogs
Leadership speakers are experts who translate high‑performance coaching into organisational success. One key area of focus is Gareth Southgate’s leadership approach, which blends empathy, clear communication and team unity. By applying these principles, businesses can foster trust, resilience and collective purpose, driving stronger performance and culture.
Leadership speakers empower organisations by sharing real-world strategies to motivate teams and build trust. Inspiring workforce engagement helps create a culture where employees feel valued and committed. Applying these insights boosts productivity, morale, and long-term success.
Collaboration and cooperation are essential for any team. Teamwork is important because it enables your operations to run smoothly, and makes everyone within the team feel valued and useful in their role.
Business speakers inspire leaders to improve performance by sharing expert strategies and insights. Read our business performance improvement blog to learn practical ways to boost results through goal setting, process optimisation, culture building, and data-driven decisions - helping organisations unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success.
Our speakers are powerful storytellers who energise teams through personal journeys, insight, and practical advice. Female motivational speakers, in particular, bring authentic perspectives on leadership, resilience, and determination. Exploring a selection of our 10 inspiring women shows how their stories galvanise teams, boost morale, and foster long-term engagement for organisations.
Diversity and inclusion speakers are specialists who empower teams by sharing lived experiences, practical tools, and strategies to foster equity and belonging. These 10 diversity and inclusion speakers offer transformative insights on bias awareness, inclusive leadership, and cultural intelligence - helping organisations unlock their full potential through understanding and unity.
Adversity speakers share powerful stories of resilience and growth, making them a compelling choice for events that aim to inspire and uplift. In our blog on coping with adversity in the workplace, we explore how these voices can help teams navigate challenges and build lasting strength.
Customer service speakers bring insights that help businesses enhance satisfaction and build loyalty. Discover practical strategies and expert advice with five top tips for improving your customer’s experience, perfect for events focused on elevating service standards and driving customer-centric cultures.
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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 leadership 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.
Yes. Our leadership speakers can translate personal experience into lessons on strategy, innovation, change management, and organisational culture. They provide concrete examples of how leadership shapes outcomes, helping audiences see the connection between inspiring teams and achieving business results.
Yes. Our leadership speakers can translate personal experience into lessons on strategy, innovation, change management, and organisational culture. They provide concrete examples of how leadership shapes outcomes, helping audiences see the connection between inspiring teams and achieving business results.
They’re ideal for executive retreats, leadership conferences, and staff development programmes. Leadership speakers are especially effective in opening keynotes to set a tone, mid-event sessions to refocus energy, or closing talks that leave teams motivated with practical strategies to take forward.
Our leadership speakers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for insights on strategic decision-making, leading through change or building high-performing teams, we can help you find the right fit. To get started, explore our blog: Top 10 Leadership Speakers for your Event, where we highlight some of the most respected and inspiring names in leadership today.
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