Sports Speakers
Our sports speakers keynote speakers are inspirational and driven, motivating and impressing audiences with their passion and incomparable worth ethic to achieve unprecedented success. Their incredible skill sets and learnings can be applied to almost any business situation; including inspiring workforces, guiding business leaders and working to the best of your ability.
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E E: £2k-£5k Liz Johnson is a former Team GB Paralympic gold medallist with a charismatic personality and a truly inspiring story to boot. Since she retired from the swimming team, Liz has become a prominent speaker on the corporate circuit and is co-founder of The Ability People, an employment agency staffed exclusively by people with impairments.
D D: £5k-£10k Lord Chris Holmes, one of Britain’s greatest Paralympic swimmers, has won nine gold, five silver and two bronze medals across four Games, and served as Director of Paralympic Integration at London 2012.
E E: £2k-£5k Louise Hazel is a top UK Heptathlete and followed up her Commonwealth Gold success in Delhi with a phenomenal performance at London 2012.
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.
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 Manish is the main presenter of The Football League Show on BBC One. He has a relaxed and informal style that makes him a rising star amongst TV presenters.
D D: £5k-£10k Marc Priestley, an expert from Formula One, leverages his experience to teach strategies for peak performance, innovation, and leadership in business.
E E: £2k-£5k Following the amputation of his left leg, competitive swimmer Marc Woods got back in the pool and went on to win a raft of Paralympic, World and Euro Championships medals.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Beaumont is a world-record-breaking adventurer, broadcaster and investor, known for translating the mindset behind extreme endurance into powerful lessons for business and leadership.
E E: £2k-£5k Mark Clemmit is a renowned and hugely popular football presenter with both fans and players alike. A self-starter, Mark’s ability to drive audience engagement makes him a natural host and facilitator on the corporate circuit.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Durden-Smith has presented a wide range of programmes on television and can turn his hand to any subject for conference facilitatior or awards hosting.
E E: £2k-£5k Mark Foster is a celebrated UK swimmer turned TV personality and philanthropist, known for his Olympic achievements and advocacy for healthy lifestyles and LGBTQ+ rights.
E E: £2k-£5k A broadcaster and leading figure in the adrenaline-charged world of Formula One, Mark Gallagher translates his experiences from the race track into the language of business.
A A: £25k and over Australian driver Mark Webber enjoyed a 12 year F1 career until 2014
D D: £5k-£10k At 6’10”, former Lion and England International turned BT Sport and ITV presenter, Martin is unquestionably one of the ‘biggest’ hosts and speakers on the events circuit!
POA POA: Contact Us Captain of the World Cup winning rugby team in 2003, Martin Johnson CBE is an inspiring and motivating conference speaker.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit, and he is an exceptional business and after dinner speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Prior was the lynchpin of the England cricket team that was ranked No.1 in the world and has moved seamlessly into business by launching the ONE Pro Cycling team
C C: £10k-£15k Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
A A: £25k and over With 4 Olympic Golds & 8 World Championships, US athlete Michael Johnson is one of the greatest sprinters of all time and a highly regarded motivational speaker.
A A: £25k and over Mika Pauli Häkkinen, nicknamed "the Flying Finn", is a retired Finnish professional racing driver. He was the 1998 and 1999 Formula One World Champion, driving for McLaren and has been ranked among the greatest Formula One drivers
D D: £5k-£10k Mike Dean, a renowned football referee, known for his passion and unique interests, holds the record for giving out over 100 red cards during his 22-year career in the Premier League and has a strong character to handle the intense scrutiny of refereeing.
Sports 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.
Olympic speakers bring the spirit of excellence, resilience, and teamwork to life by sharing iconic stories from the Games. From historic comebacks to record-breaking feats, these powerful narratives showcase human determination and unity on the biggest stage. Dive into the most memorable Olympic moments and discover why they inspire greatness in every arena.
Speakers on the Olympics share gripping stories of triumph and grit from the world’s most elite athletes, inspiring audiences with real-world examples of perseverance and excellence. These champions reveal what it takes to win on and off the field, offering lessons in mindset, teamwork, and resilience. Explore more from podium to podium with engaging Olympic narratives here.
Female adventure speakers showcase extraordinary journeys of courage, exploration, and empowerment - shattering limits and inspiring audiences. Explore ten remarkable women who have conquered extreme environments and daring feats. Their stories fuel motivation, resilience, and leadership, offering powerful role models to invigorate any event or team.
Harness elite athletic experiences to deliver powerful lessons in performance and resilience to audiences, sports speakers emphasise traits like discipline, mindset, teamwork, and recovery. In our blog, we share eight lessons we can learn from elite athletes - which reveal how adopting athletic principles can elevate individual and organisational performance in all fields.
Paralympic champion Liz Johnson turned her record‑breaking career into a powerful message on disability, inclusion and resilience. Her journey with adversity offers fresh perspectives on overcoming problems and creating inclusive workplaces that value talent, determination and difference.
Polar explorer and endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh combines adventure with purpose, demonstrating how extreme challenges spark climate action. In this blog, you’ll learn about Pugh’s breath-taking swim off Antarctica and how his story inspires environmental advocacy and leadership. Dive into this tale of courage, advocacy, and icy determination.
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