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Aaron Calvert originally trained as a doctor, before swapping his stethoscope for the stage, revisiting his childhood love of magic, illusion and hypnosis. He now uses his charm to fill theatres around the UK, abroad, on TV and at corporate events. Specialising in performance-driven talks, Aaron delivers an interactive and entertaining presentation to inspire your attendees from the minute they sit down. “I would remortgage my house to learn some more of his secrets!" – University of Nottingham Alumni Dinner Aaron has worked on a nation-wide stop smoking campaign for VICE Media’s Change Incorporated series, a week-long series on how to look after your mental health during lockdown and a hypnotic stunt at 30,000 feet with Thomas Cook Airlines. Aaron’s unique brand of entertainment combined with his degree and experience has entranced the media and means he receives five-star reviews every time. Audiences describe him as a “quirky and refreshing alternative that will leave you absolutely baffled” (Daily Mail) and quite literally stuck to your seat. Contact Great British Speakers today to book hypnotist and business speaker Aaron Calvert for your next event. Aaron Calvert qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2015 (BMBS BMeSci) where he studied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychiatry and Clinical Hypnotherapy. He has used his education, combined with his medical experience, to produce a unique hypnotherapy technique that fuses traditional hypnosis methods with more modern clinical approaches. From Samsung to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, New Jersey State Police, the BBC and Channel 4, Aaron’s unique and mesmerising style has made him one of the most popular performers in the corporate market. Aaron’s groundbreaking performances have been crafted through hundreds of events and multiple sell-out theatre runs to guarantee your guests will be laughing and gasping throughout as he performs “gasp-worthy feats of wonder” (The List) with “exceptional showmanship” (Daily Mail). So, if you want something different and refreshing for your company’s next event, dinner or conference, Aaron’s critically acclaimed showmanship and quick-witted sense of humour creates a fresh, fast-paced and interactive form of entertainment to bring your guests an experience they’ll never forget. A Chat with Aaron Calvert As part of our 'Chat with...' series at Great British Speakers, our director Jane Farnham sat down with Aaron Calvert to discuss his unique career, from medicine to TV consultant, to magical corporate and event showman. Watch the full interview HERE . Aaron Calvert Public Speaking An engaging presenter, Aaron draws from his experience in medicine, behavioural psychology and hypnosis to coach delegates on the power of the mind, use of suggestion in sales, mindfulness techniques and the business of body language to make the best impression. Aaron’s keynote – The Business of Body Language – focusses on the psychology behind making the perfect first impression. This informative talk delivers practical advice, through live demonstrations which can be applied to your business to help it grow and expand by improving your interaction with clients. Aaron Calvert Corprate Talks Aaron specialises in performance-driven talks to inspire, entertain and teach his audience, and to help improve interactions with clients. He explores how your body language can affect sale numbers, how you can use hypnotic tools in sales and how you can improve your overall mental wellbeing using hypnosis. Aaron Calvert Speaking Topics Aaron’s keynote training speech will cover: - How to improve your body language to make the perfect first impression - How to instantly build trust and grow your business - Aaron’s seven-second approach to making clients want to work with you - A crash course in how to read other people; the secrets behind what other people’s body language is saying Aaron Calvert Bespoke Corporate Entertainment If you have a company message or theme for your event, Aaron can include that within the keynote too. Aaron will bring his natural charm, charisma and confidence to talk about any topic to any size audience for any industry. He will draw on his experience of medicine, hypnotism, hypnotherapy and theatre/film work to create something spectacular for your event. Aaron Calvert Magical Entertainment: Close-Up or On Stage Aaron can adapt his way of working to suit all venues and all audience sizes. He can bring his entertainment to the table and provide guests with an intimate performance, he can mingle and interact with larger groups, or he can present on a stage to the whole room – you can guarantee no matter the size of the audience, they will all be hooked. Aaron Calvert Hypnosis Aaron runs his own private hypnosis practice called Prescription Hypnosis where he offers a wide range of hypnosis sessions including: - Relationship Hypnotherapy: Whether you’re looking for confidence in finding love or letting go of those that have hurt you, hypnosis can help reframe your mindset when it comes to the heart. - Weight Management Hypnotherapy: Weight management hypnotherapy is possible and the results can be astounding when combined with Aaron’s other techniques. - Mental Wellbeing and Anxiety Hypnotherapy: Aaron will teach individual’s techniques and give them access to the right support to manage their mental health, as well as training managers to encourage a positive mental attitude at work. Other areas of hypnotherapy Aaron covers include addition, confidence, depression, insomnia, pain management, performance, phobias, stress relief and smoking. If you’re hosting a drinks reception, formal dinner, planning a wedding, holding a work event or conference, introducing Aaron as your official mind reader will certainly leave a lasting impression. Here’s a taste of what you can expect from Aaron… https://vimeo.com/637414530 Aaron Calvert Clients Aaron has worked with a range of industries from hairdressers to insurance companies, banks to educational institutions, football to weddings. In 2019, Aaron worked alongside Thomas Cook Airlines in a hypnotic experiment 30,000 feet in the air. They worked together to help five frequent flyers from across the UK fall back in love with flying. Prior to their flight, Aaron spent 20 minutes hypnotising them to forget all the memories of ever having been on a plane before, then convincing them this would be the first time they had set foot on an aeroplane. The participants spent eight hours under hypnosis and experienced every element of air travel as if for the first time. Once they landed, Aaron gave them back their memories, and they instantly remembered the times they had flown before. It gave them a chance to enjoy the experience of flying again, rather than it just being a means to an end. Aaron Calvert clients include: AstraZeneca, the BBC, Bibliotheca, Capital One, Elizabeth Grace Hair, Iris Worldwide, Key 103, National Museum of Scotland, Samsung, Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the University of Nottingham Aaron is perfect for corporate events, conferences, workshops, private parties and weddings. Aaron’s performance is versatile and bespoke, performing for hundreds of people or close numbers; he will be all your guests will talk about. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book hypnotist Aaron Calvert for your corporate event. Contact us .

Aaron Phipps MBE is a remarkable individual who has made a significant impact both as a Gold Medal Winning Paralympian and a keynote speaker. Despite facing challenges, Aaron's determination and resilience have been an inspiration to many. As a teenager, Aaron's life took a dramatic turn when he contracted Meningitis C, leading to life-threatening complications and necessitating a two-week induced coma. As a result, he had to undergo the amputation of both legs from the knee down, along with most of his fingers. His resilient spirit and perseverance allowed him to spend a year in the hospital for recovery and treatment. After his illness, Aaron's journey in sports has been nothing short of extraordinary, demonstrating the power of perseverance and dedication in overcoming obstacles. His infectious passion and unwavering spirit continues to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide, inspiring them to turn challenges into opportunities and to pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. To hire paralympic rugby star Aaron Phipps for your next business event contact Great British Speakers  today Aaron Phipps | Award Winning Sportsman Aaron Phipps | Paralympian As a Paralympian, Aaron has competed in wheelchair rugby, showcasing his exceptional athletic abilities on the world stage and at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Aaron and his teammates achieved a historic milestone, winning the first-ever Gold Medal for Paralympics GB in a team sport event. Aaron played a crucial role in clinching the Gold Medal, showcasing strategies for achieving goals that are applicable to various aspects of business and life. Aaron competed at the 2024 Paris games, but was unfortunately beaten by Australia in the bronze medal match. He remains the fastest wheelchair rugby player on the planet! Aaron Phipps | Motivational Speaker Beyond his athletic achievements, Aaron has also emerged as a sought-after motivational keynote speaker. Through his powerful speeches, he shares his personal experiences, triumphs, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Aaron's storytelling and unique perspective on life encourage audiences to embrace adversity, push beyond their limits, and seize opportunities to achieve greatness. Aaron is happy to attend events in person but also has his own studio to present virtually. He is comfortable presenting on all virtual formats, Zoom, Teams etc... so logistics never need to be a barrier. Aaron Phipps | Adventurer, Endurance Athlete Aside from his sporting achievements, Aaron has accomplished an extraordinary feat as the first disabled person to scale Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted. In 2016, after three years of intense training, wheelchair customization, and a trial climb, he embarked on the challenging ascent. Despite facing difficulties during the climb, Aaron's determination led him to crawl almost entirely on his hands and knees, reaching the 6000-meter peak and etching his name in history. Throughout his life, Aaron Phipps has demonstrated unwavering determination, courage, and an unyielding will to overcome challenges, making him an inspiring figure both in sports and in life's trials. So, if you're seeking true inspiration and a talk that goes beyond the ordinary, look no further. Prepare to be captivated by the story of a real-life superhuman, Aaron Phipps. He will take you on a journey of defying impossibilities and becoming the best in the world at what he does. Through his powerful narrative, Aaron will reveal how he triumphed over adversity, leaving you feeling energised, motivated, and focussed. This is not your average run-of-the-mill talk; it's a glimpse into the indomitable human spirit, a story that is genuine, authentic, and profoundly inspiring. Get ready to experience the power of real-life resilience and motivation that will leave a lasting impact. Clients include: Bupa, Google, BT, GSK, PWC, 02, EDF, British Gas, Deloitte, Babcock, Compass, Nestle, Aldi, Salesforce, Cunard, Talk Talk, SKY To book award-winning disability campaigner, Gold Paralympic star, and inspirational speaker Aaron Phipps for your next corporate event, contact Great British Speakers at +44 1753 439 289 Contact Us

Abby Rolling is a practicing criminal defence solicitor, writer and comedian. Her comedy draws on her nearly 30 years in the legal field, largely spent as a Legal Aid solicitor in Magistrates' courts. In August 2022, Abby made her Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, performing her sell-out hour-long stand up comedy and storytelling show Shit Lawyer . Refreshingly irreverent and uncompromising Abby lifts the lid on our criminal justice system in terminal decline. Abby was recently selected by screenwriter Chris Lang to develop a new legal drama as part of the ScreenSkills and Dancing Ledge Productions TV Mentoring Scheme, now with World Productions, West End, London. Abby is a standup performer, public speaker and writer of real wit and originality, tackling some difficult material with her laser insight and bleak northern humour.  Once described, 'like the Secret Barrister, but with gags and a face', Abby skillfully draws out the comi-tragic realities of her job. For the third consecutive year, Abby returned to the Edinburgh Festival in 2024 selling out every gig yet again! Contact Great British Speakers today to book Criminal Defence Lawyer, comedian and writer Abby Rolling for your next event. Abby Rolling grew up in Sheffield and now resides in Barnsley. She has practiced criminal defence legal aid law almost all of her career in Yorkshire. She first qualified in 1995 and obtained her Higher Rights in 2000. She is currently working as a freelance Criminal Defence Lawyer while developing her comedy and writing. Abby Rolling | The Demise of the Justice System Abby has spoken about the tragic demise of a justice system once revered as the best in the world. With decades of underfunding and neglect, justice is being diluted and poor standards normalised. She notes how dilapidated courts are falling apart and inefficiency has become endemic. Prisons are bulging, courts are closing, and trials can take years to be heard. So Shit Lawyer is a clarion call, a manifesto for change. Abby Rolling | Shit Lawyer The hour-long show lifts the lid on the British criminal justice system as it really is. It’s written for an audience not normally concerned with legal matters, who may not readily appreciate that a healthy, well functioning criminal justice system is an insurance policy for everybody. Abby unpicks some deeply entrenched myths such as the ‘fat cat’ lawyer, and delves into the impact of things not being properly funded. She exposes how governments of all hues indulge in the politics of penal populism, legislating to appear tough on crime and the causes of crime, at the expense of actually making us safer. While none of that sounds obviously funny Abby balances it to give enough detail to make the impact, without it becoming a Ted Talk, juxtaposing the darker factual stuff with tales of outrageous (true) escapades of a couple of fictional ‘clients’, through which the audience become emotionally invested. After the sell-out success at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, Abby continues to tour the show, attending her third successive Edinburgh Fringe and selling out in 2024. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Criminal Defence Lawyer, comedian and writer Abby Rolling for your corporate event. Contact us .

Adele Roberts is a much-loved British radio broadcaster, TV presenter and DJ, and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community alongside her partner Kate Holderness who, together, promote the increase of lesbian representation in the media. In 2021, Adele was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer; since then, she has made it her mission to raise awareness of the illness and promote wearing a stoma bag as a necessity and not an embarrassment. Adele is a professional, passionate, experienced and honest speaker, talking about her career in broadcasting, as well as the wider issues surrounding her sexuality and her cancer diagnosis. Contact Great British Speakers today to book radio broadcaster LGBTQ+ bowel cancer campaigner Adele Roberts for your next event. Adele Roberts - Media Career Adele Roberts started her radio career in 2002 at Lancashire’s Rock FM, honing her skills over the next decade across The Hits Radio in Manchester and Galaxy (now Capital Radio) in Leeds. She then moved to the BBC and began hosting BBC Radio 1Extra. In 2020, she made history by becoming the first mixed-race woman to host Radio 1’s breakfast show. Later that year, she was announced as the new host of their weekend breakfast show. She has also provided cover for The Live Lounge slot and BBC Radio 2’s Rhythm Nation show. Whilst best known for her radio work, Adele has appeared on television as a presenter, commentator, contestant and guest. She can regularly be heard commentating for BBC Sport, including at the 2019 London Marathon, the FA People’s Cup, Great Manchester Run, and the World BMX Championships. She appeared in an early series of  Big Brother  (2002), followed by the spinoff  Big Brother’s Big Awards Show  (2010). She also starred in  I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here  (2019), alongside spinoffs  I’m a Celebrity...Extra Camp  (2019) and  I’m a Celebrity...Surviving the Jungle  (2019). She has also appeared on shows including  The Gadget Show  (2016),  Lorraine  (2019),  Sport Relief  (2020),  Good Morning Britain  (2020),  Celebrity Coach Trip (2020) – which she won alongside her partner Kate, Strictly Come Dancing : It Takes Two (2022), Loose Women (2022), and Celebrity Mastermind (2022). Adele Roberts - LGBTQ+ Community Work Adele is very open about her sexuality and has been in a relationship with Kate Holderness since 2004. She has worked hard in her private and professional life to promote and support LGBTQ+ campaigns for equal representation in the media. In 2013, she presented a series on BBC Radio 1 called Coming Out, where she spoke to young people around the UK about their coming out stories. Her work for the LGBTQ+ community has seen her nominated for and winning several related awards. In 2017, 2018 and 2019, she was nominated for Broadcaster of the Year at the Diva Awards and again at the LGBT Awards in 2018 and 2020. Then in 2022, Adele was named Role Model of the Year at the British LGBT Awards due to her support for the community and her campaign around bowel cancer. Adele Roberts - Health and Charity work Adele enjoys using her athleticism skills and public platform to raise money for charity. She ran the London marathon in 2017 and 2018, raising money for Heads Together, a mental health charity started by the Prince and Princess of Wales. She also participated in the 2019 Sport Relief netball match, winning alongside the likes of Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse. Adele Roberts - Bowel Cancer In 2021, Adele was diagnosed with Stage 2 bowel cancer, resulting in a low anterior resection and ileostomy surgery and leaving her with a stoma bag. After several rounds of chemotherapy, Adele announced she was “cancer free” in June 2022. Her cancer diagnosis did not stop her fundraising attempts. By January 2022, she had achieved her goal of running 5km every day for one year, donating £5 to a different cancer charity with each 5km won. She took some time off work during her treatment, and upon her return to Radio 1, she was awarded the public-voted Radio Times Moment of the Year Award at the Audio and Radio Industry Awards. Adele Roberts - Speaking About Cancer & Media Awareness Adele is keen to talk to others about her health experiences in the hope that they can go away feel00ing informed, touched, and eager to help support relevant campaigns. She is also passionate about busting any myths about stoma bags and tries to eliminate any embarrassment one may cause. In 2022, she appeared on the front cover of Women’s Health magazine in a crop top, showing her stoma bag in the hope that people would soon accept it was a normal part of treatment. Since her diagnosis, she has used her social media platform – with a following of over 357,000 people – to encourage others to be aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer. Adele Roberts - Speaking Topics - Cancer/Bowel Cancer - Presenting - LGBTQ+ - Mental Wellbeing - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book radio broadcaster, LGBTQ+ and Bowel Cancer Speaker Adele Roberts for your corporate event. Contact us .

LGBTQ+ speakers and partners Adele Roberts, Kate Holderness are proud members of the LGBTQ+ community and use their professional and personal time to advocate for those in the community who do not feel accepted. They are both strong campaigners for diversity, equality and inclusion in all areas, but particularly in the media. Adele Roberts is a much-loved British radio broadcaster, TV presenter and DJ, and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community alongside her partner Kate Holderness who, together, promote the increase of lesbian representation in the media. In 2021, Adele was diagnosed with stage two bowel cancer; since then, she has made it her mission to raise awareness of the illness and promote wearing a stoma bag as a necessity and not an embarrassment. Kate Holderness is a British actor appearing in a range of television shows and movies over two decades. She has acted in programmes including  Emmerdale  (2002-2018),  Elizabeth I  (2017),  Henry VIII and His Six Wives  (2016),  Coronation Street  (2013) and  Heartbeat  (2003), as well as appearing as a guest on  Celebrity Coach Trip  (2020) and  I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here  (2019) – both of which she appeared alongside Adele. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Kate’s acting work slowed, and she turned to writing, working predominately on a children’s adventure novel titled  The Full Moon Society , which The London Library chose for their Emerging Writers Programme. She is also a keen illustrator, with her drawings featuring in James King’s book  Whoa! Be More Keanu  (2020). One of her illustrations was chosen as the cover image of  The Guardian  newspaper’s supplement for Lesbian Visibility Week. Contact Great British Speakers today to book LGBTQ+ Speakers Adele Roberts and Kate Holderness for your next event. Adele Roberts and Kate Holderness and Bowel Cancer Adele often says it is Kate who helped her through her bowel cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment and surgery: “It sounds strange but it’s brought us closer than ever. I’ve always loved Kate, but since my diagnosis I’ve seen a different side to her. She’s my counsellor, my mentor and the best nurse ever. She helped me when I could barely walk and had to shuffle into work at Radio 1. She’s my absolute hero.” Together, they have a social media following of almost 400,000 and frequently post videos documenting their cancer journey. In 2020, Adele and Kate were featured on  Huffpost: My Pride Anthems , where they shared their own Pride month music playlists. In relation to one song they chose by fan-named ‘Lesbian Jesus’ Hayley Kiyoko, Kate said: “For me personally, I don’t think I had LGBTQ role models growing up, so I was frightened for a long time of coming out, because I thought I was weird, I didn’t realise I was normal. So I hope Hayley can be that person for the youth of today.” The couple also appeared on the podcast  A Gay and a Non-Gay  in 2021 to mark Pride Month, where they spoke about being proud, overcoming shyness, being yourself, and debunking lesbian stereotypes. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Cancer and LGBTQ+ speakers Adele Roberts and Kate Holderness for your corporate event. Contact us .

AJ Odudu is best known for The Voice and The Voice Kids, having been announced in 2019 as their backstage reporter, as well as appearing on the 2021 series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing . She has also appeared on ITV’s Lorraine (2019-2021), BBC’s The One Show (2019-), Celebrity Come Dine With Me (2020) and Celebrity First Dates Hotel (2019). She is also a qualified personal trainer and is passionate about fitness. She has participated in the London Marathon as well as appearing on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2019, where she was put through military-style challenges to test her physical and mental strength. A popular diversity speaker, AJ has a charming and warm personality and can appeal to all audiences, promoting the benefit of having minority groups working across all industries. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV Presenter and Fitness Enthusiast AJ Odudu for your next event. AJ Odudu Media Career AJ Odudu began her career as a reporter for BBC Radio Lancashire before moving her way to television, presenting BBC Two’s The Almost Perfect Guide to Life (2009) and The 5:19 Show (2009). In 2013, she began presenting Big Brother’s Bit on the Side with Rylan Clark, as well as the celebrity version of the spin-off. She has hosted Married at First Sight UK: Afters (2021), Don’t Rock the Boat (2020), The Big Breakfast (2020), The Hot Desk (2015-2016), The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon (2022) alongside Vernon Kay and Emma and AJ Get to Work (2021) with Emma Willis, was the UK spokesperson for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest and was one of a number of presenters for the BBC coverage of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. In 2019 was a reporter for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, a gruelling 170km ultramarathon, as well as for the Red Bull Soapbox Race in Brazil and Lithuania. She is a familiar face on reality, quiz and panel shows, including 100 Greatest Toys (2010), Comedy Lab (2011), The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2020), The Chase: Celebrity Special (2020), Cooking With the Stars (2021) and Celebrity Karaoke Club (2021). AJ Odudu Documentary Reporting Her first major documentary, Manhunting With My Mum , aired in 2018 on Channel 4 and to critical acclaim – the show’s success led to rave reviews and trended worldwide on Twitter. The documentary saw AJ delve into a serious subject but with her usual charm and wit. Her endearing relationship with her mother is heart-warming and allowed her to address the issues of marriage and cultural identity. AJ has appeared on award-winning podcast Boys Don’t Cry with Russell Kane as well as the Power Hour podcast, where she discussed her tips for achieving greatness. Her love of music has seen her hosting That Saturday Show on Virgin Radio, report live from the Isle of Wight Festival alongside Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball , hosting red carpet coverage from the MOBO Awards, and fronted coverage of BBC Switch Live. AJ Odudu on Racial Diversity Born in England to Nigerian parents, AJ Odudu and her seven siblings grew up experiencing racial abuse and exclusion. AJ has previously admitted that she’s had to work “twice as hard” as her white peers in her education and career. “TV had always been a passion of mine, but where I was from and with my background it wasn’t really seen as a viable option. But after graduating university, my parents encouraged me to believe in myself and to follow my dream, even when everyone around me was saying no.” L’Oréal Paris champions inclusivity and diversity, and here AJ Odudu appears in a video to promote their campaign:  FITNESS A qualified personal trainer and sports nutritionist, AJ has a huge passion for health and fitness, which has led her to not only present fitness features on TV, but run the London Marathon. She has also fronted campaigns for Adidas, Women’s Health, Speedo and Smart Water. She is an ambassador for L’Oréal, working alongside The Prince’s Trust on a number of campaigns. She is also the fitness ambassador for Superdrug and has spoken at Marie Claire magazine’s Fit Festival. AJ Odudu Public Speaking AJ is a well-established live event host, speaker and DJ, having spun for Ibiza Rocks, Century Members Club and warmed up for world-famous DJ Oliver Heldens. She has played for Adidas, New Look, EE Rising Star Party, Women’s Health Fashion night out and for Desperados at Boomtown Festival. AJ Odudu Speaking Topics - Race and Racism - Diversity and Inclusion - Fitness and Health - TV Presenting AJ is a multi-talented individual, with incredible personality and energy. She is a fantastic after-dinner speaker or event host and is an excellent choice for corporate events. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Presenter, Personal Trainer and Diversity Speaker AJ Odudu for your corporate event. Contact us .

"I remember the day I graduated, I wrote down my potential career options as engineering, music or brand building. As I read them aloud, brand building felt just right.” Akash Mehta is a British entrepreneur with experience working for luxury brands including Burberry, Dior, and Estee Lauder Companies. His experience ranges from film to engineering, theatre to social media and marketing. In 2019, he co-founded Fable & Mane, an Ayurvedic-inspired hair wellness brand, where he is now CEO. Akash is a popular keynote speaker and is often asked to appear at industry conferences, companies, and universities around the world, as well as at industry summits, and for TEDx. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book entrepreneur Akash Mehta for your next event. Akash Mehta’s career started as an intern, first at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, and then Level 1 Entertainment, the BMW Group, and the Airbus Group. He has also worked as a production runner for the West End adaptation of Great Expectations, as a trainee for Shaneel Enterprises LTD, and a marketing assistant for Procter & Gamble. His luxury career started at fashion house WORTH PARIS as their social media manager, before working for Burberry in their media planning and buying department. When he joined the Estee Lauder Companies, he became the youngest in leadership, working as their Social and Digital Online Marketing Manager. In 2017 he joined Dior and became their Senior Global Digital Manager whilst in his 20s. His focus was on affiliate marketing, working closely with celebrities, brands, and influencers. Whilst at Dior, he generated over $50million in Earned Media Value through micro-influencers. This passion for working with social influencers steemed from his own experience, posting videos onto the internet, including an Ariana Grande mashup which gained over a million views on Facebook. He now boasts over 580,000 social media followers! In 2019 he co-founded Fable and Mane, a hair styling brand inspired by his Indian heritage and particular the times his “grandmother used to oil our hair while telling Indian fables”. Akash’s work saw him being named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, making him the only Indian in the marketing and media space to make the list. He is also the host of the Founded Beauty podcast, which uncovers exclusive insights into building international beauty brands. On top of all of this, he is also a board member and investor in LVMH’s Patou, is a co-founder of The Fable Fund which works in wild tiger conservation, and is a Global Guardian for UNICEF. SPEAKING TOPICS - Mindful Business - Entrepreneurship - Conscious Capitalism - The Beauty Industry - The Haircare Industry - Animal Conservation - Building a Business From Scratch In 2019, Akash spoke at TEDx where he focussed on the future of social media and influencers. He has spoken for a number of clients and appeared at various industry events, including the BBC London Asian Network, Beauty Connect, Beauty Matters, Business of Fashion Voices, Harvard Business School, London Packaging Week, Sephora, and the World Influence Forum. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book entrepreneur Akash Mehta for your next live event or corporate video. Contact us .

Television presenter and weathercaster Alex Beresford is one of the most popular faces on ITV, best known for appearing on Good Morning Britain (2014-). Bristolian Alex started behind the camera in 2004 as an autocue operative for Bristol-based ITV West Country, before retraining as a weatherman. By 2007, he was working on national television, working as the main weatherman for ITV Weather. As well as being one of the most familiar weather broadcasters on television, Alex has also reported for and hosted a number of other programmes including Tonight (1999-), World’s Weirdest Weather (2013-2016), and Britain’s Most Extreme Weather (2014). Alex is happy to take on extreme challenges whilst working, which have included jumping out of a hot air balloon at 10,000 feet and wing walking for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Alex is also known for his motivational talks around being a black role model and the dangers of knife crime. Contact Great British Speakers today to book weatherman and inspiring activist Alex Beresford for your next event. Whilst studying at University, Alex Beresord took on his first presenting job, hosting Curriculum Bites (2002-2006) on BBC2. The series was a spin-off of BBC Bitesize (1998-) and was aimed at students sitting their GCSEs. In 2009, Alex Beresford moved to The West Tonight (1970-2009; 2013-) on ITV West Country following the cancellation of ITV West. Here, he presented the weather every weekday evening. In 2012, Alex moved to the ITV Breakfast show Daybreak (2010-2014) in what was originally meant to be a permanent role. However, due to personal reasons, he moved away from the show, appearing as a stand-in when their regular reporter – Laura Tobin – was unable to present. In 2014, Daybreak was replaced by Good Morning Britain, where Alex works alongside Tobin once again. Alex is often seen presenting from location as well as the studio; his most famous location piece came in 2013 when he was flown to America to report on the devastation of a EF5 tornado in Oklahoma. His report was turned into an hour-long programme titled Super Tornado (2013) in which Alex discussed the science behind tornadoes and other such natural disasters. In 2013, Alex expanded on his weather knowledge by presenting a three-part series for Channel 4 called The World’s Weirdest Weather which saw Alex covering a range of phenomenal weather fronts, and reached up to 1.5 million viewers. This was quickly followed by a four-part Channel 4 series called Britain’s Most Extreme Weather. Alex Beresford Good Morning Britain Not only is Alex one of ITV’s go-to weather presenters, he has also sat in the host’s chair and presented the Tonight programme on no less than five occasions, co-presented All Around Britain (2020-2021) alongside Ranvir Singh and Ria Hebden, and became a guest presenter on Good Morning Britain in August 2020. In 2022, Alex left his position at ITV West Country to permanently move to ITV and become their live weather presenter on ITV Evening News (1955-). He has also co-presented ITV series Orkney: Britain’s Green Islands (2021) alongside Julia Bradbury. Alex Beresford on Knife Crime Alongside weather reporting, Alex has another passion, one a little closer to home. Following on from his passionate debate on knife crime for Good Morning Britain, and the tragic news of losing his own cousin to knife crime, Alex was asked to present the show Knife Crime and Me (2019) for ITV. It saw Alex travel around the UK from Bristol to London, Glasgow and the West Midlands, to better understand the issue surrounding knife crime and to learn how to solve them. The show was well received and earned Alex a RTS nomination. Alex Beresford Charity Campaigner Alongside this, Alex is the patron of the Bristol-based charity Empire Fighting Chance, who use boxing as a means of social change and a way of discussing the increase in knife crime. Alex also runs a diversity school tour project where he visits schools, colleges, young offenders institutes and prisons to talk about careers in the media as well as knife safety. Thanks to his efforts in promoting careers for young black individuals, he was chosen for the national role model programme for young black men by MP Hazel Blears. His passionate nature about inspiring the next generation meant he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy by the University of Gloucester, and was selected as a National Black Role Model in 2008 by the government’s Reach Role Model Programme. However, it’s not all seriousness for Alex. He showed off his fun side in the 2018 series of Dancing on Ice (2006-) where he reached the semi-final, before participating in the 20-show arena tour. He has since appeared on Ninja Warrior (2015-2019), James Martin’s Saturday Kitchen (2001-), On Yer Bike! (2021), The Chase (2009-), and the 2022 edition of All Star Musicals (2017-) in which he won, performing a song from Hamilton (2015-) as Alexander Hamilton himself. Alex Beresford Corporate Hosting and Presenting Being a weatherman with many strings to his bow has made Alex a highly popular booking for award ceremony hosts and corporate event speakers. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book television presenter and passionate speaker Alex Beresford for your corporate event. Contact us .

Alex Hollywood is a passionate home cook and family food writer with two popular cookery books under her belt as well as a devoted following on social media. She has a no fuss approach to cookery that makes her recipes incredibly appealing and as a result she has built up a loyal fan base and social media following. Her humour and stoicism are infectious and relatable and were noticed by TV producers who took her on as a regular on ITV’s  Lorraine,  Alex has also demonstrated her delicious recipes on ITV's  This Morning. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Alex Hollywood for your next live event.   Contact us Since the age of four Alex Hollywood has been a prolific and enthusiastic cook.  Growing up, Alex was heavily influenced by her French and Scandinavian family background and these European influences often feature in her recipes. Alex loves to travel the world - she discovered inspirational, innovative ideas and exciting flavours whilst globe-trotting, many of which she now uses to add unusual twists to her everyday home cooking - perfect for busy families who want something a little more exciting for their midweek meal! As well as conjuring meals for family and friends Alex cooked on a semi-professional basis in the French Alps; she lived and worked in Cyprus for many years, initially as a Scuba Diving Instructor, then in Public Relations for the Exclusive Annabelle Hotel. Throughout her career, Alex has actively been working with high-profile celebrity chefs assisting in recipe development and writing. Her simple but effective recipes are always a hit on social media, so it was no surprise that in 2015  Alex secured her first book deal with  ‘ My Busy Kitchen ’  published by Hodder and Stoughton. This beautiful book is filled with plenty of wonderfully accessible family meal recipes. Alex Hollywood published her second book ‘ Cooking Tonight ’, continuing to inspire home cooks with fuss-free family meals that have become her trade mark - using staple ingredients that comprise a weekly shop.  Her multi-media career compounds her versatility; her recipes have been published by various high-profile publications such as Prima Magazine, The Mail On Sunday, The Daily Mail and The Times, she has also fronted Tesco's successful ‘Christmas Chocolate’ Promotion, worked with Mission Deli Wraps and she collaborated with Sainsbury’s on a national campaign called Taste Buddies, Active Kids. Alex has also demonstrated her recipes at various food festivals including BBC Good Food's Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Alex Hollywood for your next live event.   Contact us

Alex is a deputy CEO of the charity The Diana Award, founder of Anti-Bullying Pro,  an ambassadors for  Queens Young Leaders,  and a Director of BBC Children in Need. Regarded as an expert on anti-bullying, he is also an advisory member of the boards of some major social media platforms, including TikTok, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook. Growing up with Spanish Jamaican heritage, Alex was on the receiving end of racial bullying behaviour during his school years which, as he got older, developed into homophobic bullying. These early experiences of bullying left their mark and at the age of just 15, Alex made the brave decision to make a stand - not only for him but for others experiencing bullying behaviour - when he set up the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Programme. Since then, through this Programme, he has helped train over 40,000 young people in 4,000 schools across the world to stand up to bullying online and offline. Alex is also a trusted government advisor and regularly appears on  ITV's This Morning and CBBC Newsround to share his expertise. Contact Great British Speakers today to book high profile anti-bullying expert Alex Holmes for your next event. Alex is a champion for young people and mental health. He notes studies showing the reality that 10-13-year-olds who have experienced bullying at school will suffer from worse mental health, poorer job prospects and lack the ability to trust other adults in their workplace as they get older. Alex Holmes and the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors In 2003 and at the age of 15 Alex founded the peer support programme 'Anti-Bullying Ambassadors' , training young people with the skills needed to prevent peer-to-peer violence and bullying. Its success came from the fact it was young people speaking to young people, rather than a teacher or authority figure. This programme is now in over 4,000 schools across the UK, Ireland, Greece and the United States. It is Alex's belief that there should be a trained Anti-Bullying Ambassador in every school. There are over 40,000 young people who have now been trained as Ambassadors with support and financial backing coming from Vodafone, Facebook, Instagram, Nationwide Building Society and the Department for Education. Alex Holmes Recognition and Awards For nearly 20 years Alex has been campaigning and making a difference in the lives of young people, and for this he has received a number of awards and accolades. Alex received the Diana Award in 2004, an award given to young change-makers in honour of the memory of Princess Diana and given to Alex for his efforts to tackle bullying across the country. Alex Holmes has also received the Forbes 30 Under 30 award and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award . The Independent on Sunday  named Alex on the Happy List as one of the ‘100 people who make Britain a happier place to live’ . In 2017, Alex was made a a Queen's Young Leader , which sees him extending his work to the commonwealth. In 2023 Alex was invited to become a Director at BBC Children In Need working on their 'We Move' programme empowering black led organisations and black children. Alex Holmes | Campaigning and Advising Alex has been campaigning since his teenage years. One of his proudest moments is his successful campaign to have the dictionary definition of the word 'bullying' changed. The old definition stated that bullying was  ‘happening to people that are weaker’. Working with young people and celebrities Will Poulter , Cel Spellman , Millie Bobby Brown and Richard Branson he campaigned for a change. Collins Dictionary was the first to change the definition, with others and Google following after. In addition to his work as a Deputy CEO for charity The Diana Award, Alex Holmes also has an advisory role at the following global organisations: - Spotify Safety Advisory Council Board Member - Snap Safety Advisory Board Member - Fair Play Alliance Advisor - Barnardo’s Foundation Advisory Board Member - TikTok's European Safety Advisory Council - Twitch Global Safety Advisory Council Member - Yubo Safety Board Member - Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Advisory Board Member Below: Beat bullying; why young people hold the key at talk by Alex Holmes at TEDx Exeter Why book Alex Holmes? Alex is a trusted expert on all issues relating to bullying and the mental health of young people. His work has had a global impact and, as an advisor to large social media platforms, his contributions will touch the lives of millions of children worldwide. His passion for change and for helping young people shine through in all he does and he makes an impact on all those he works with. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book the anti-bullying ambassador and speaker Alex Holmes for your next live event.   Contact us .

Alex Partridge is one of the pioneers of social media content the way we know it today. At age 21 in 2010, while a student at Oxford Brookes University, he founded UNILAD, one of the most engaged with social news and entertainment Internet companies in the world with an astonishing following of over 50 million people around the globe.  In 2012, Alex founded LADBible which would also grew to become a social media juggernaut. Regarded as a Facebook Genius! Contact Great British Speakers today to book Social Media, Technology, ADHD, mental health, digital disruption speaker Alex Partridge for your next event. In 2017 Alex was involved in a major legal dispute over the ownership of UNILAD – he had left his editorial role in 2013 while remaining a shareholder – and won the case. Alex Partridge on mental health Now fully detached from both brands, Alex is a mental health advocate. He has been praised for his raw vulnerability; unashamedly opening up to audiences about how litigation turned him into an alcoholic. After a three year legal tussle that ended in the high courts Alex was successful in winning his company back. However, the excessive drinking landed him in hospital twice and nearly cost him his life. Alex suffers from ADHD and he explores just how this condition has aided and held back some of his dreams as he built his various organisations. Alex Partridge Keynote Speaking Regarded as a ‘Facebook genius’, TedX speaker Alex Partridge is now an acclaimed international professional speaker. See Alex's Tedx Talk below: Alex Partridge - talk takeaways Alex's story combines so many real world lessons he's faced as a digital and social media pioneer that are relevant to a wide range of audiences including: Entrepreneurship Alcoholism Resilience Mental Health & ADHD Sales & Marketing Media & Journalism Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book digital disruption, social media technology UNILAD & LADbible founder Alex Partridge for your corporate event. Contact us .

Alice Hart-Davis is a UK-based beauty journalist and author, and the creator of The Tweakments Guide, a website that explains the complexities of non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox and injectable fillers. She has worked widely across the beauty industry and the aesthetics industry for the past 20 years, writing about skincare, wellbeing and tweakments – so, yes, she knows what really works -- and also acting as a consultant and event facilitator. Contact Great British Speakers today to book 'Tweakments' & beauty speaker Alic Hart-Davis for your next event. While she still loves old-fashioned print media and writes regularly for publications including the Daily Mail, The Times, and Good Housekeeping, she is mostly found on online platforms such as Instagram – running her website, interviewing doctors and surgeons about their latest cosmetic techniques, meeting the brands behind the technology in the aesthetics space and campaigning for better regulation and greater safety in the aesthetics industry. She has won many awards for her work though none for services as a cosmetic guinea-pig.  Her latest book is The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face. ALICE HART-DAVIS AWARDS INCLUDE:  2004: Fellowship for British Hairdressing: Journalist of the Year 2008: Johnson & Johnson Beauty Awards: Journalist of the Year 2010: Procter & Gamble Beauty & Grooming Awards: Best Beauty Journalist of a Monthly Consumer Glossy 2012: Cosmetic Executive Women (UK) Achiever Award 2013: Johnson & Johnson Beauty Awards: Service to Industry Award 2013: SLA Information Book Award Children’s Choice Overall Winner Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Alice for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Alice Tai is a multi-medal-winning Paralympic swimmer who won gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. She is celebrated for her achievements in the pool and her inspiring journey to success. Having started swimming in a local club at the age of 8, by 13 she had secured a place on the British Para-Swimming team, marking the beginning of an illustrious career. The pinnacle of Tai's career then came at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. At just 17 years old, she won a gold medal in the 4x100m medley relay and a bronze in the 100m backstroke S10 Alongside her Olympic medals, she has also won over 20 other medals across the World and European Championships and Commonwealth Games. She has competed in several disciplines, including the 4x100m medley and freestyle, the 100m backstroke, butterfly and freestyle, the 50m freestyle, and the 400m freestyle. Along with six world records, Alice is one of Team GB’s most successful Paralympic swimmers. In 2023, Alice was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary, Amputating Alice, a poignant and inspiring documentary that followed her life and journey, particularly her decision to undergo a life-changing surgery to amputate her right leg below the knee. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book Paralympic Swimmer Alice Tai for your next event. Alice Tai was born with bilateral talipes, more commonly known as clubfoot, which meant both of her feet were turned inwards and downwards. By the time she reached her teenage years, Alice had endured 14 corrective surgeries and was often in a wheelchair. She never let her condition hold her back, joining her local swimming club when she was just eight years old. Realising she would qualify as a disabled swimmer, she began competing in events when she was 11. She debuted at the 2012 British International Disability Swimming Championships, winning silver in the final of the 400m freestyle. The following year, she progressed into senior competitions, swimming at the British International Swimming Championships. She burst onto the global stage when she was 15, winning three medals – including a gold – at the European Championships. This would be the start of her successful medal-winning run. She made her Paralympics debut at the 2016 Rio Games, winning a gold in the 4x100m medley and a bronze in the 100m backstroke. She missed the 2020 Tokyo Games due to injury, instead appearing as a pundit for Channel 4’s coverage. Tai’s success continued at the 2018 World Para Swimming European Championships in Dublin, where she won a staggering seven gold medals, dominating the competition and showcasing her versatility across multiple events. This feat earned her the prestigious title of Best Female Athlete of the Championships , further cementing her legacy in the sport. In 2019, she added to her impressive medal haul at the World Para Swimming Championships in London, where she won six gold medals. Her remarkable performances contributed significantly to Great Britain's overall success at the championships. Alice competed at the 2024 Paris Games, coming home with a Bronze Medal in the 200m individual medley, Bronze in the 100m butterfly, a Silver Medal in the 400m freestyle, and a Gold in the 100m backstroke. Alice Tai | Journey of Challenges Alice's journey has not been without its challenges. In early 2022, she made the difficult decision to have her right leg amputated below the knee due to ongoing complications and pain from her previous surgeries. This life-changing decision was made to improve her quality of life and allow her to continue competing at the highest level. Alice made an extraordinary comeback just months after the surgery,  winning a further gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. Alice Tai | Achievements and Accolades Alice's achievements in the sport have seen her awarded various accolades. In 2017, she was appointed an MBE for her services to swimming, and was awarded the Youth Sport Trust Young Sports Person of the Year at the Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards. Then in 2019, she was named The Sunday Times’ Disability Sports Woman of the Year , the Best Achievement in Para Sport at the 2019 Sports Journalist Awards, and became the first para-athlete to be named British Swimming’s Athlete of the Year . The same year, she was nominated for the Laureus Sports Award in the disability category. Alice Tai | Speaker As well as professional competing, Alice is a popular keynote speaker, offering inspirational talks to organisations and corporate events. She shares her inspirational journey and the resilience and determination that has enabled her to achieve so much. Speaking Topics - How to Get to the Top - Overcoming Obstacles - Sport/Swimming - Paralympics - Disability - Diversity Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Paralympic Swimmer Alice Tai for your corporate event. Contact us .

Alison Bender is a freelance television and radio presenter specialising in football. With over 20 years of experience producing, presenting, reporting and hosting, Alison has worked for Chelsea TV, Real Madrid TV and a whole host of global sports channels including Sky Sports News, ITV, BBC and ESPN. Whether its newsreading on Sky News, hosting a football awards ceremony, or reporting pitch side at a Premier League, Alison is completely comfortable on camera and shows great passion and enthusiasm for football. As a global football expert and presenter, Alison has hosted live match-day shows, highlights programmes, debate shows, and call-in shows focusing on Premier League, Champions League, European, and World Football. She’s interviewed all the greats from Pele and Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho, while travelling the world hosting World Cups and European Championships. She is now a content creator and influencer with 330k on TikTok where she helps young women who want to enter the football media industry. Alison has a podcast called Talent Takes Time – speaking with inspirational figures in the sports media industry and has co-written a book Football She Wrote which has been shortlisted for the Times Football Book of the Year Contact – Great British Speakers today to book Alison Bender for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Alison was one of the main anchors for the Premier League’s global channel for five seasons. Within that role she hosted a global football phone-in show “Fanzone”, presented daily news shows and worked on Match-day Live, reporting live team news and post match interviews with players and managers at Premier League matches. Alison is comfortable presenting live match-day shows and highlights programmes as well as debate shows and call-ins. She’s hosted World Cups, European Championships, Premier League, Confederations Cups, African Cup of Nations, and Europa League shows as well as being a Champions League reporter since 2004. With a strong news production background having spent 6 years producing news at CNBC Europe, Alison can package and edit. She relocated to Madrid to set up the English version of Real Madrid TV where she was responsible for the channel output and a team of six presenters. She took on a similar role at Chelsea TV working closely within the club to deliver news shows, training ground reports and long form interviews. Alison regularly appears on the radio and podcasts speaking about Premier League and European football, as well as doing paper reviews on TalkSport. Following her business television background Alison regularly speaks at business of football events and hosts live events, charity days and award ceremonies. More recently she has started speaking and blogging about being a working mum of two small children. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV presenter Alison Bender for your next live event or corporate video. Alison is just one of our brilliant sports talent at Great British Speakers

Alysia Judge is one of the UK’s premier speakers and broadcasters on gaming. Alysia is an award-winning journalist, presenter, and producer who specialises in video games, entertainment, film, technology, cultural analysis, women in STEM , and education. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book gaming and tech speaker Alysia Judge for your next corporate live or virtual event, or call +44 1753 439289. Alysia regularly hosts BAFTA's Game Awards and masterclasses and currently creates popular videos for Netflix's UK YouTube channel. Alysia produced and scripted The Gaming Show on iPlayer for BBC Radio 1 and is part of the MCV Future 100 List. She speaks fluent Spanish and has given keynote addresses on international gaming from Sweden to Guatemala. Warm, insightful and charismatic, Alysia is a brilliant communicator. She shares her passion with devoted fans and those keen to learn more about the games industry - which is a global economic powerhouse - exciting and delighting the minds of a generation. Alysia has been invited on Channel 4 News, the BBC, and Al Jazeera as a video games expert, while her written work has been published in The Guardian, BBC, IGN, PC Gamer, and The i. Below: Alysia host at the Get Into Gaming event. https://player.vimeo.com/video/437152324 To book Alysia Judge for presenting, hosting or speaking, contact Great British Speakers 0044 1753 439289 or email bookings@greatbritishtalent.com Alysia is just one of our female technology speakers at Great British Speakers

Amit Ghose is a keynote speaker who was born with a condition called Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which has caused him to visibly look very different. After years of bullying due to his condition, Amit is now on a journey to support, help and inspire new generations to be kind. He advises audiences on how to be confident on who you are, and how to overcome obstacles and challenges thrown your way. In addition to attracting a 80k+ Tik Tok audience, Amit has appeared in Unilad, Truly, Snapchat – Unfiltered, New York Post, Yahoo, and many other media and news articles. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book disability and mental health speaker Amit Ghose for your next event. Born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, Amit Ghose has had to live a life with significantly different facial features. Throughout his childhood and early adulthood, he sadly endured much bullying, and he felt people made assumptions about him as a person just because of how he looks. He believes there is still a lot of stigma in the world about people who don’t look the norm, and he believes that the media is not making it any easier to stop. However, over his 30+ years, he has learnt to embrace and celebrate who he is and his differences. He has started to share his story with the world, particularly on TikTok. He started his account in early 2023, and has since gone on to gain over 82,000 followers and 1.3 million likes. In July 2023, Amit uploaded a documentary entitled “Born Different”. Amit speaks about his condition and how it affects him physically, such as losing an eye, how it has impacted upon his social skills and his ability to find love (spoiler alert: he is a married man), whether there is any hereditary risk to any potential children, how he has raised awareness, and reactions he has experienced from the general public. As of September 2023, the documentary had over 40,000 views on YouTube. Whilst his condition has affected every aspect of his life, there are a few main ones which he likes to draw awareness to. Firstly, it is how these deformities are approached in South Asian communities. “...this topic remains largely taboo, leading to stigmatisation and discrimination against those with certain conditions”. As a school child, he was confronted with stars and rejection, other children would distance themselves from him, often because of their own fear of the unknown. Because of this, Amit has struggled with his mental health, particularly with anxiety and depression. His self-worth was low and he feared not being able to find someone to spend his life with. But after having a conversation with someone about marriage, he decided to change his mindset and his outlook on life – and this resulted in him finding his now wife online. But even though he has made leaps and bounds in his own approach to his condition, he is still often faced with criticism, with fear and worry, and with judgement, often from within his own extended family. But now, Amit hopes to go out and talk more publicly about the difficulties he has faced; he wants to support and inspire a wider range of people to be more considerate and respectful. AMIT GHOSE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Bullying - Confidence - Motivation - Inspiration - Storytelling WHY BOOK AMIT GHOSE Amit’s story is an important one. He brings real impact and a substantial change in mindset with his talks. His message about self-acceptance and confidence makes a difference to his listeners, and provides them with something positive to take home with them. “Today, with a fire in my heart and countless stories up my sleeve, I stand poised to redefine perceptions, inspire, and motivate. I wish to be more than a beacon; I want to be a movement. To not just narrate tales but to ignite flames of hope and resilience. With every story I unravel, I promise a mix of inspiration, motivation, and an ounce of mystery. After all, life has taught me that every scar hides an untold story, and mine? It’s just beginning”. Amit Ghose Speaking Clients: HSBC, Venn Recruitment, Aston University, University of Leicester, Joseph Chamberlin College, Cadbury College and Many Primary Schools Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book inspirational keynote speaker Amit Ghose for your corporate event. Contact us .

Anchal Seda is a master makeup artist and YouTube beauty guru who has spent the last three years building and developing a hugely popular online video channel. She has excellent presentation skills which have been honed through her extensive vlogging and creation of video content. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Anchal Seda for your next live event. Contact us . In addition to this, Anchal Seda is experienced in public speaking at events, trade shows and exhibitions.  She has the ability to represent herself, her brand and blends her public image with the message any brand wanting to work with her wants to deliver. With a combination of confidence and flair, Anchal is able to be a flexible and versatile personality to work with.  She is an honest, approachable and bubbly person who loves to be a little larger than life. Brand associations include the Tesco, The Clothes Show Live, ITVbe and YouTube's stand up for Cancer campaign.  Her achievements have been picked up by The Guardian and The Huffington Post. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Anchal Seda for your next live event. Contact us .

Andini Makosinski is a Filipino-Polish-Armenian “Renaissance Woman”. inventor, STEM, UN Youth ambassador, writer, and influencer. When Ann was fourteen years old, she found out that her friend Maria in the Philippines failed a grade in school because her family couldn’t afford electricity. Maria therefore had no light to study with when darkness hit at 6 pm, so Ann set about finding a solution. Ann ended up inventing the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that runs off the heat of the human hand. During the beginning of her grade 11 year, the flashlight went viral online and Ann won in her age category at the Google Science Fair in Mountainview, California. Ann Makosinski then invented another device – the eDrink. The eDrink harvests the excess heat of one’s hot drink and converts it into electricity, giving one’s phone a boost of energy. More awards and interviews followed, and Ann with her father set up Makotronics Enterprises Incorporated in Victoria BC to manage the patenting and licensing of her inventions. Ann’s gift of speech and presentation launched her into becoming one of the most sought-after keynote speakers of her generation. She has spoken at places and events ranging from Peter Diamandis’ Singularity University, 5 TEDx , Dubai, Iceland, Chile, Argentina, Berlin, Armenia, etc. Ann Makosinski was then named on Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list in the Energy sector, and in Time Magazine’s 30 Under 30 World Changers. Contact Great British Speakers today to book sustainability inventor, influencer, TEDx speaker Andini Makosinski for your next event. Ann Makosinski was named one of Glamour Magazine’s  top ten College Women of the Year, one of seven of  Teen Vogue  Global Earth Angels, one of  Entrepreneur Magazine‘s “Young Millionaires”, and  Popular Science’s  “Breakout Young Inventor of the Year.” Ann appeared with Miley Cyrus for Converse, was named the global brand ambassador for the clothing brand Uniqlo and their unique heat-retaining fleece technology, in addition to endorsing many other brands including the Google Pixel 2, where she worked with Vice to create the campaign. She is also part of executive Julia Middleton’s global expedition to find a definition of leadership that resonates with women. Since 2023, Andini has been presenting her own online show titled, ‘Your World On Money’; a series that focusses on financial literacy for Gen Z’ers. Particular topics discussed include money anxiety, budgeting, investment, homeownership, retirement, salary negotiations, building good credit, and taxes, amongst many others. She recently hosted the BBC Radio 1 series Hedy Lamarr: Untold Legends, about the Hollywood actress and inventor behind the modern-day Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. She also directs music videos for sitarist Anoushka Shankar, and pop artist Cati Landry. Ann has been working on The Inventor’s Mindset, a book exploring how thinking like an investor can help positively shape your professional and personal life. Ann Makosinski - Global Reach Ann has frequently travelled the world delivering keynote talks, ranging from events hosted by McCann Erickson in NYC for their major clients, a private event at the Pictet Bank in Geneva, and the King Abdullah’s University for Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia where she presented talks to the university students, as well as local high school students. Ann Makosinski - Ambassadorial Work She also had the honour of being invited as a Youth Ambassador on the Canada C3 Expedition, where she sailed through the NorthWest Passage on an icebreaker, while talking to the students in remote Inuit communities. Ann was honoured to be one of Canada’s five chosen representatives at the I7 in Turin, Italy, an innovation focused committee that reported their feedback on the Future of Work to the annual G7 conference. She also spoke at the Y20 Summit in Cordoba, Argentina, which was held in conjunction with the G20 conference. Ann’s role as a speaker has led her all over the world, ranging from the AtlanTec Festival in Ireland, an EF Leadership Summit in Berlin, Forbes Impact Summit in NYC, the Congreso Futuro in Chile and an innovation summit in Timisoara, Romania. Ann received the Rising Star of the Year award at the first Greentech Festival, which was held in Berlin by F1 race car driver Nico Rosberg, and she returned in June 2022 to speak on a panel and interview other companies exhibiting at the event. Ann Makosinski - Influencer She has also worked with a variety of brands, ranging from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in their Future Launch Campaign, Hewlett Packard Enterprises on their supercomputers, Tradlands’ sustainable clothing line, and most recently Ann became one of the faces of Maybelline New York’s new Green Edition makeup line, a step forward towards more eco friendly packaging. Andini has been a campaign ambassador and model for many brands, including Maybelline New York, Converse, Uniqlo, Five Star, Merrell Korea, Google Pixel etc.., and she most recently walked her first New York Fashion Week at the United Nations. During 2019 and 2020, Ann worked on a collection of children’s toys that all ran off of green energy, which was profiled on CNN. She also studied acting for a year at the prestigious Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio. Right before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Ann managed to speak for the Lili’uokalani Fund in Honolulu, a Girl Scouts event in Omaha, at the International Project Management Forum in Dubai, the final event for Red Bull Basement University in Toronto, and at Zurich International School (ZIS). Ann Makosinski - Speaking Topics: "In general I tell the story of my life as a young inventor, my passion for tinkering beginning quite early, loving both the sciences and arts, alternative energy, how to make an idea in your head into a physical invention in front of you etc. I am very flexible and can cover many topics or whatever the client has in mind". The Inventor’s Mindset: Unlocking Creativity & Innovation: In a world that demands problem-solvers, but often fosters passivity through social media and digital distractions, how do we reclaim our creativity? Ann draws upon her journey as a young inventor and creative to share practical strategies for cultivating curiosity, innovative thinking, and resilience, in business, education, and everyday life. Bridging Science and Art: Why the Future Belongs to Multidisciplinary Thinkers From designing energy-harvesting inventions to directing music videos, Andini’s career defies traditional label In this talk, she explores why true innovation happens at the intersection of science and the arts—and how embracing both can lead to breakthrough ideas, stronger teams, and a more dynamic future. Reinventing Education: Nurturing Young Inventors & Problem-Solvers Traditional education often prioritizes memorization over creativity, leaving little room for hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. Andini advocates for a fresh approach—one that fuses storytelling, experimentation, and interdisciplinary thinking to prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world The Viral Effect: Storytelling, Personal Branding & Influence in the Digital Age At 15, Andini’s invention went viral, launching her into an unexpected career in public speaking, media, and brand collaborations. But what really makes an idea, product, or person capture global attention? In this keynote, she breaks down the key elements of compelling storytelling, building an authentic brand, and navigating influence in a digital-first world The Future of Work: How Gen Z is Reshaping Innovation & Entrepreneurship Gen Z isn’t following the old career playbook—they’re rewriting it. Andini explores how this generation’s focus on sustainability, purpose-driven work, and digital fluency is reshaping industries, from entrepreneurship to corporate innovation. This talk offers key insights for companies looking to stay relevant in an era of rapid change. Hedy Lamarr & The Untold Stories of Women in Innovation Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star—her inventions paved the way for modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Inspired by her BBC Radio 1 podcast Hedy Lamarr: Untold Legend, Andini shares the hidden stories of pioneering women in STEM, the systemic barriers they faced, and why representation in innovation still matters today. The Power of Play: How Curiosity Fuels Breakthrough Ideas Innovation doesn’t start in a boardroom—it starts with play! From childhood experiments with hot glue guns and household junk to award-winning inventions, Andini explains why curiosity and a playful, improvisational mindset are the ultimate tools for problem-solving. This talk is a call to rediscover creativity and an open approach to work, education, and everyday life Ann Makosinski - Previous Keynote Titles - Andini's Life Story - Project-Based Learning - STEAM Education - Communicating Your Ideas - Tech: Tool or Terror - Give Your Kid Garbage Typical Takeaways from inviting Ann Makosinski to speak at your event: Feeling inspired to be creative in whatever fields of interest or hobbies they have (that aren’t their jobs, just yet!), feeling empowered to take ideas in their head and actually follow through and make it into something physical in front of them, more knowledge on the crucial yet often overlooked combination of science and art - and how they can incorporate these areas more in their own lives, feeling inspired that they (the audience member) can invent and create a positive impact in the world - no matter what age, race, education or socioeconomic background. EXCITED FOR LIFE!! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book entrepreneur, STEM, and UN Youth Ambassador Andini Makosinski for your next event. Contact us .

Andrea McLean is an award-winning TV Presenter and Broadcaster, Journalist, Writer and Entrepreneur. In 2018, she co-founded the female personal growth site, This Girl Is On Fire, alongside her husband, Nick Feeney, and is now its CEO. They have also founded This Guy is On Fire and This Girl This Guy. Best known for being on ITV programmes such as GMTV (1997-2008) and Loose Women (2007-2020), Andrea has interviewed everyone from actors Goldie Hawn, Dustin Hoffman, Drew Barrymore and Eva Longoria to singer Beyonce. Andrea is now a popular keynote speaker, event host, and conference chair. Confident in talking to audiences of any size from any industry, Andrea is an entertaining, honest, and professional addition to your industry event. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book TV Presenter Andrea McLean for your next event. Born in Scotland, Andrea McLean was bought up in Trinidad and Tobago before moving back to Scotland at the age of 15. In the end, the family settled in Leicestershire, and it was here that she completed her schooling. She achieved a BA Hons degree in Modern Studies from Coventry University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Periodical Journalism. ANDREA MCLEAN IN THE MEDIA Andrea has been working in the media, on and off, since 1996, when she joined The Weather Channel and worked as a weather reporter for Talk Radio. She has since appeared on numerous TV shows as a presenter, contestant or guest. She is best known for presenting GMTV (1997-2008) and Loose Women (2007-2020), but has also presented Our House (1997-2008) and Dancing On Ice Extra (2006). She has been a contestant on reality shows, including Dancing on Ice (2006), Tumble (2014), and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (2019). She is also a popular guest, appearing on the likes of Bullseye (2006), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2009), The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2011; 2013), Celebrity Juice (2017), and Sunday Brunch (2017). She is also a prolific face online, with a combined social media following of over 610,000 – where she shares information from her business and promotes her collaboration with companies including Bon Marché, QVC, and Matalan. ANDREA MCLEAN LIFE COACH After experiencing a breakdown in 2019, Andrea realised she needed to change something quickly. So, in 2020, she left Loose Women and pursued her passion for helping others, particularly midlife women, to feel better about themselves. She gained a life coach accreditation and combined her journalism and writing skills to expand This Girl is on Fire; the program now boasts a phone app, masterclasses, courses, podcasts, and live events. ANDREA MCLEAN WRITER Andrea’s original dream was to be a writer, not a presenter. And yet she has achieved both. Her first book, Confessions of a Good Girl (2012), was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller and was followed by Confessions of a Menopause Woman in 2018. In 2020 she wrote This Girl is on Fire: How to Live, Learn and Thrive in a Life you Love , which became her second Sunday Times bestseller and was followed up by You Just Need to Believe It in 2022, where she shares her tried and tested ways to help women break out of their comfort zone and find happiness. ANDREA MCLEAN SPEAKER Andrea’s decades of media experience make her a popular events host and speaker. She can hold the crowds' attention and offers a warm, humorous, honest, and sensitive experience.  ANDREA MCLEAN  SPEAKING TOPICS - TV Presenting - Life in the Media - Female Entrepreneurs - Female Health - Mental Wellbeing Clients: Boots, Kellogg’s, Nintendo, Vistaprint, Barclaycard  Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Presenter and CEO Andrea McLean for your corporate event.  Contact us . Andrea is also available to hire to record for your live event remotely or your next TV commercial.  To book Andrea for voiceover projects visit Great British Voices.

Andy Evans – otherwise known as his online alter ego Doddz – is considered to be one of the best augmented reality creators in the UK, if not the world. His art often resonates deeply with audiences, weaving themes of adventure and happiness into captivating experiences. Augmented Reality is a technology that overlays digital content onto the real world, blending virtual elements with reality to create immersive experiences. AR is a powerful new tool for brands, boosting engagement and in-store experiences, which in turn increases sales conversions by an impressive 94%! After a difficult childhood and school experience – Andy has severe dyslexia – he picked up graphic design and leapt into a world he felt comfortable in. A world where he defied the odds – a phrase that would later influence the name Doddz. Contact Great British Speakers today to book technology augmented reality creator Andy Evans aka Doddz for your next event. Having only been diagnosed with dyslexia when he was 16, Andy Evans struggled with all schooling, being put in a lower set class and told he wouldn’t amount to much. He was surrounded by teachers who would belittle him and discourage him, not realising he was actually having difficulties reading. This treatment followed him through life and inspired his “Defy the Oddz” method, breaking down barriers and believing there are no limitations to achieving your goal. Andy Evans was determined to work at businessman Steven Bartlett’s Social Chain, a worldwide, innovative social media agency. With no formal training or videography skills, Andy taught himself and eventually became Steven’s videographer. Being this close to him meant Andy quickly picked up a lot of excellent business advice. After working for Steven, he launched his own graphic design company, GG, where he put on a 10-day exhibition in Solihull, seeing 400% more visitors pass through than average and selling all bar three items of artwork. Andy developed his skills and founded the Virtual Art Space, a media house working on augmented reality projects such as canvases, sculptures, murals, films, gaming, and custom jackets. He began making custom jackets that came to life using augmented reality, which led to Andy building up a very impressive list of clients. Andy has worked with boxer Anthony Joshua, singers Drake and Doja Cat, comedians James Corden and Russell Howard, media personality Logan Paul and former basketball player Shaquille O’Neil. He has also partnered with Adidas, Aston Martin, Amazon, the Beatles, Boohoo, Coachella Festival, Complex, Disney, Dior, Facebook, FIFA, Gymshark, HBO, High Snobiety, ITV, IVY Park, Manchester City, Marvel, Meta, Nickelodeon, Nike, Paramount, Puma, Snapchat, Sony, TikTok, and Tommy Hilfiger. Andy participated in London Fashion Week, collaborating with Snapchat to produce a fashion show with a difference. The 150 attendees held their phones up to models to reveal his collection of digital streetwear. The aim was to highlight the damage to the environment the fashion world does and inspire talks about sustainability. He aims to continue collaborating with big brands to promote the use of AR in education and innovation. Through his Doddz Academy, Andy offers courses and workshops on Augmented Reality, designed to share simple steps and improve global AR skills. The idea for the academy was influenced by his own frustration in learning about AR when he didn’t have the education to support him. Through the academy, Andy hopes to inspire new creators clearly and concisely. His skills have seen him named as one of TechRound's 29 Under 29 Entrepreneurs. Andy Evans aka Doddz Speaking In 2020, Andy created a 13-minute TEDx talk following 13 years of life, speaking about his “Defy the Oddz” message, how to start a business, how to be a successful entrepreneur, how to defy expectations, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Andy Evans aka Doddz Keynote Speeches - How to Become the Most Innovative Brand in Your Industry With Doddz - A Different Perspective: Art, Mental Health, and Navigating Neurodivergence - A Threesome With a Twist: Navigating the Complicated Love Triangle Between Brand, Consumer, and Content - From 'Mid' to Magic: How Art Turns Indifferent Consumers into Engaged Fans - Engaging the Audience: Transforming Consumers into Brand Fans Through Art - How to Turn Passive Viewers into Brand Superfans With Doddz - Creative Disruption: How Art Fuels Innovation Andy Evans aka Doddz Speaking Topics - Technology - STEM - Augmented Reality - Fashion - Dyslexia - Diversity and Inclusion https://vimeo.com/1012764605?share=copy Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book augmented reality creator Andy Evans aka Doddz Speaking for your corporate event. Contact us .

Anna Whitehouse – otherwise known as Mother Pukka – is a prominent campaigner for female empowerment and flexible working, as well as a radio presenter, podcast host, and author. She set up Mother Pukka in 2015 after finding there were no suitable platforms to share honest parenthood tips and stories In 2019, Anna was included in  The Telegraph’s ‘Time Wise Top 50 Power List’ for her campaigning. Now a prominent speaker for a variety of events on the topics of parenthood, baby loss, and flexibility in the workplace. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book Mother Pukka Anna Whitehouse for your next event. Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka Anna Whitehouse is passionate about making flexible working easier for everyone, but specifically for parents. She knows how difficult it can be to return to work after having a baby and understands that some companies can be wary of offering flexible working. Which is why Mother Pukka provides a free and confidential legal advice hotline. Anna has always been honest with her readers, providing her own story in the hope it would encourage others to share. Out of seven pregnancies, only two babies were born, which is why she is so keen on talking about miscarriage and baby loss, especially in relation to returning to work. This is where her social media following of almost half a million comes in. Whilst it can be a slippery slope, she believes the power of social media helps women going through potentially isolating experiences realise they’re not alone. Mother Pukka provides an online forum where parents can converse about baby loss, parenthood and work, as well as any other issue they need help with. Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka - Writing Anna’s expertise has seen her write or contribute to publications including  Adweek, Bristol Live, Closer, Daily Mail, Glamour, Grazia, Happiful, the Huffington Post, the Independent, the London Evening Standard, Marie Claire, the Metro, ShortList Media, Stella, Stylist, the Sun, the Telegraph, the Times , and  Time Out. Since starting Mother Pukka, Anna and Matt have written three books, two non-fiction and one fiction. She released  Parenting the Sh*t Out of Life  in 2017, which aimed to help new parents focus on the positives of parenthood more than the drawbacks. In 2020, they released  Where’s My Happy Ending , where they set out to discover how to make your relationship last forever, focussing on topics including love, sex, sexuality and children. Their first fiction book  Underbelly was released in 2021 and explored the reality behind the filtered surface of modern women’s lives. Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka - Media work Anna’s first taste of mainstream TV was in 2021, where she appeared on Channel 4’s primetime money-saving programme  Secret Spenders,  where she appeared as a lifestyle expert. Since then, she has appeared on  Good Morning Britain, ITV News, Lorraine  and  Women’s House.  She can also be heard on Sunday nights presenting her Heart Radio programme. She runs her very successful podcast  Dirty Mother Pukka,  where she has spoken about topics including divorce, ageing, sex, illness, shopping addiction, relationships, nostalgia and work in over 80 episodes. Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka - Corporate work Her down-to-earth nature and personality make her the perfect collaborator or ambassador. She has already collaborated with the likes of Garnier, McDonald’s, Samsung, Sky and Specsavers. She is often asked to speak at industry, corporate and public events on the challenges of flexible working and her campaign for change. She has spoken at events ranging from the very large – such as The Podcast Show, the country’s biggest podcast festival – and the more intimate, such as at the Francis Holland school as part of their PHSE programme, focussing on flexible working. Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka - Speaking Anna is a force to be reckoned with. Her speaking style is honest and open, funny and sad, with the aim of helping anyone going through parenting troubles or issues with work. In 2019, Anna and her husband Matt Farquharson hosted a TEDx talk entitled ‘How to be a Happy Chicken’, where they discussed how flexible working can be better for our physical and mental well-being, help our work/life balance, and can help promote women in senior roles. Over 10,000 people have since watched the talk below: Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka - Speaking topics - Pregnancy - Miscarriage - Parenting - Flexible Working - Journalism - Social Media - Female Entrepreneur Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book parenting and flexible working speaker Anna Whitehouse AKA Mother Pukka for your next event. Contact us .

Anna Williamson is an experienced TV and radio broadcaster, No. 1 bestselling author, counsellor, life coach, and Master NLP Practitioner. She uses her diverse skillset as the dating expert and presenter of Celebs Go Dating (2019-23), One Night Stand (2022), and Save Well, Spend Better (2019). She is also the mental health expert on FYI: For Your Info (2021), and reporter on hard-hitting films for BBC’s Inside Out (2017-20). Anna has two very successful podcasts: Breaking Mum and Dad, where Anna brings the no-nonsense conversation about parenting and paternal mental health from her book to life, alongside her partner and other celebrity parents. This podcast is now a double British Podcast Award nominee! She also co-hosts LuAnna, with Luisa Zissman , a light-hearted podcast where they debate and talk openly about topical issues, and boasts over 1 million downloads per month! She is a passionate campaigner for mental health and wellbeing; with her experiences of post-natal depression, she is an excellent speaker on parental mental health issues, having suffered from GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) which is what inspired her to write her first book. Anna’s first-hand experience with mental health difficulties and her extensive portfolio of broadcasting jobs make her an ideal fit for live events. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book presenter, podcaster, mental-health and wellness ambassador Anna Williamson for your next event. EARLY MEDIA CAREER Anna Williamson had her first taste of fame at the age of 15 when she was part of the girl group Blush, but it was two years later when she would get her break on television. She joined the children’s programme Milkshake! (1997) on Channel 5, alongside Konnie Huq and Angelica Bell, which then let her to a role presenting on the Disney Channel. She has since presented for CiTV, Nickelodeon, ITV, Sky, Channel 5, BBC, Channel 4, and MTV, as well as broadcasting on Five Live, Virgin Radio, Radio 1, and Capital FM. This combination of working for popular networks such as Nickelodeon, meant Anna was soon being snapped up to present everything from Scary Sleepover (2004), Toonattik (2005), Jamie and Anna’s Big Weekend (2010), Camp Orange (2011-12), and House of Anubis (2011-13). She was then seen on the second series of the ITV reality show Splash! (2014), making it to the semi-final. HOSTING AND REPORTING In 2011, Anna started appearing as a guest entertainment reporter for ITV’s Daybreak (2010-14), followed by This Morning (2013-20) in 2013 as their agony aunt. In 2014 she became a regular on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (2015-18), and Lorraine (2014-19), covering everything from celebrities to hard-hitting news and competitions. She has also hosted the National Lottery Xtra and the Wednesday Lotto draw for several years. Her increasing fame saw her co-hosting Channel 5’s Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (2013-17) with Rylan Clark, as their on-screen psychology expert. Anna and her podcast co-host Luisa Zissman took their show on tour in 2022, with the 19-date tour selling out in minutes. The podcast is so popular it has been voted the Top 20 Listeners Choice two years running! WRITING Alongside her presenting work, Anna has transferred her skills to the written word, writing a column for the Digital Spy website, regularly reaching over 100,000 people. She is also the weekly therapist and life coach columnist for Closer magazine, and monthly relationship expert and columnist for Psychologies magazine. She also has her own agony aunt columns in magazines such as Girl Talk, Women Fitness, Top Sante, and Mother and Baby. Aware that not everyone can access her sessions, Anna put pen to paper and has written a number of successful books on mental health and wellbeing: - Breaking Mad: The Insider’s Guide to Conquering Anxiety (2017) was written with clinical psychologist Dr Reetta Newell and was a national bestseller - Breaking Mum and Dad: The Insider’s Guide to Parenting Anxiety (2018) was published alongside a podcast that was frequently in the number one spot on the iTunes chart - How Not to Lose It: Mental Health Sorted (2019) aimed predominantly at young people, covering topics such as anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, depression, exam stress, social media, divorce, grief, blended families, and toxic relationships - Where is the Love: The Honest Guide to Dating and Relationships (2022), shortlisted for the Health and Wellbeing Awards, this is a 21st Century bible for anyone looking for love Anna also wrote a short story,  Flo & The Funny Feelings  (2017) in collaboration with the NHS to help raise awareness of mental health in children. LIVE EVENTS Anna quickly became a go-to host for red carpet events, such as the 2008 Kung Fu Panda red carpet, backstage at the BAFTAs, the Bounce Festival, Nickelodeon’s Skills Aware, the European Music Awards, and the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, interviewing big stars such as Jack Black, One Direction, and the Kardashians. She was also chosen as the host of the 2015 Gumball 3000, an international motorsports rally where she was seen in the company of Robbie Fowler, Dolph Lundgren, and Lewis Hamilton. Anna Williamson Luisa Zizssman LuAnna podcasters at Great British Speakers CORPORATE PRESENTER Anna has worked for a variety of blue-chip companies, advertisement campaigns, and charities, such as Barnardo’s, Camelot, Dream Toys, Elderman, Viacom, and Weetabix. She has also been the voiceover of the Smyths Toys’ Christmas campaigns, Transport for London, and Sony. Other clients include American Express, Argos, BAFTA, BP, Chad Valley, Champneys, Childline, Disney, HomeSense, Land Securities, Nickelodeon, Princes Trust, TK Maxx, and the World Label Awards. To book Anna for your voiceover campaign, contact our celebrity V/O booking agent Alex at Great British Voices. MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER Away from public life, Anna suffered from an almost crippling battle with generalised anxiety disorder. She spoke out about her experiences and realised there was still a stigma around having mental health difficulties. To help fight these stigmas, Anna became an ambassador for charity Mind, qualified as a counsellor and life coach, and now runs her own private coaching practice. She is also a proud spokesperson for Childline and The Prince’s Trust, co-hosting the Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards alongside Ant and Dec and the then Prince of Wales, now King Charles. Anna can be seen discussing hard-hitting topics such as mental health and family relationships on This Morning, but she also takes her experiences to schools and businesses, whilst fronting awareness campaigns for AOL, The Telegraph and YouTube. WELLBEING PRESENTER Anna has taken her interest in wellbeing and used it in a number of popular television shows. She was the behavioural coach for MTV’s  Single AF  (2017-2018), the dating and relationship expert on E4’s  Celebs Go Dating (2016-2023) the agony aunt for The Anna Williamson Show on Talk Radio and The Mental Health Show on BBC3 Counties Radio. She has been a part of a number of wellbeing awareness campaigns for a number of companies including American Express, YMCA, NHS, TK Maxx & HomeSense, WOMANUP, Derby Homes, Champneys, Nutra Concepts, Viacom, Busy Bees, Argos, Land Securities, Haven and Barnardo’s. Anna’s wealth of experience and versatility means that she can offer a wealth of presenting styles, such as web videos, broadcast, live presenting, narration and voiceovers. She is engaging, thoughtful and experienced and adept in front of live audiences. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book television presenter and mental health ambassador Anna Williamson for your corporate event. Contact us .

Ant Middleton is renowned for his expertise in extreme adventure and unwavering dedication to promoting a positive mindset. He boasts a remarkable career in the UK's elite forces, having served in the Marines, 9 Parachute Squadron, and the Special Boat Service, earning him the prestigious title of achieving the 'Holy Trinity' of elite forces service. As the Chief Instructor of the highly successful SAS Australia and the UK Channel 4 reality series, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Ant showcases his leadership skills, imparting valuable knowledge to participants and viewers alike. His ability to thrive in demanding situations and maintain a positive mindset has earned him respect and admiration within the survival and adventure community. As a speaker, Ant captivates audiences through thrilling road trips with celebrities on 'Straight Talking' and conquers the perilous peaks of Mount Everest and K2, continuously pushing his own boundaries and inspiring others to do the same. To hire British adventurer and motivational resilience speaker Ant Middleton, contact us at Great British Speakers Beyond his screen appearances, Ant Middleton's electrifying live show, 'Mind Over Muscle,' delves deep into his extraordinary military life, training techniques, and invaluable experiences that have armed him to overcome any challenge life may present. With over 2 million copies of his books sold worldwide, Ant's literary talent matches his adventures, further enriching the lives of his readers. As an ambassador for Garmin UK, Ant personifies the indomitable human spirit, becoming a source of inspiration for audiences worldwide. Prepare to be enthralled by the master of extreme adventure and a true exemplar of resilience. Ant Middleton Speaking Topics - Embarking on the Journey to Achievement: Setting and Conquering Goals - The Winning Attitude: Harnessing the Power of Positive Mindset - Leadership Lessons: Inspiring Excellence from the Frontlines - Mindset Mastery for Peak Performance - Igniting the Inner Fire: Unleashing Motivation - Survival Strategies: Navigating Change With Resilience - The Power of Teamwork: Achieving Synergy for Collective Success To hire British Adventurer and resilience speaker Ant Middleton contact the team at Great British Speakers today.  Email bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call +44 1753 439 289 CONTACT US

Antony Worrall Thompson is an English restaurateur, celebrity chef, popular television personality and writer. With a culinary career spanning almost four decades, Antony became a well-known face of television in the 1990s, entertaining audiences with his charm and sense of humour but also has an absolute passion for food. His first big break in the kitchens of London was when he was given a chance as sous chef at Brinkley’s in London in 1978, where was made head chef just a year later. Following this he was Executive Chef at 190 Queens Gate in South Kensington. In 1981 Antony Worrall Thompson launched his own restaurant Ménage a Trois in Knightsbridge, adding further restaurants and pubs in the following years. Antony Worrall Thompson was first seen on TV when he was a resident chef and presenter on BBC's Food and Drink programme, before making regular appearances on Ready Steady Cook from 1994. Following his part in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2003, he secured the role of presenter on the BBC programme Saturday Kitchen, a position he kept for three years. He also presented ITV’s Saturday Cooks, appeared on the BBC’s Great British Menu and regularly featured on This Morning. Anthony has shared his wisdom in print too, writing a number of books, and regular columns in the Daily Express and in Good Food Magazine. Contact Great British Speakers today to book celebrity chef and TV personality Antony Worrall Thompson for your next event. Antony Worrall Thompson | Background Antony Worall Thompson was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. Both his parents were. His parents were actors. Despite his charismatic personality, Anthony didn't show signs of following in his parents' footsteps. While a student King's School, Canterbury, he sustained facial injuries while playing rugby and had to wait until he was twenty-one years of age before he could have plastic surgery to correct the disfigurement. Antony studied hotel management at Westminster Kingsway College, after which he took his first catering job in Essex. Antony Worrall Thompson | Career & Restaurants Moving to London in 1978, he became sous-chef at Brinkley's Restaurant, Fulham Road, before becoming head chef one year later. A year later he took a sabbatical to go and travel in France, eating and working his way around the local cuisine. On his return he incorporated much of what he had learned in France into his own cuisine. Before opening his own restaurant, Antony was the Executive Chef at 190 Queens Gate in South Kensington, London. Then in 1981 he opened his first restaurant Ménage à Trois in Knightsbridge, where he served only starters and desserts. He then launched further restaurants in London and the South East. Antony Worall Thompson | Television His first television appearance was on on BBC2's Food and Drink, before then appearing on Ready Steady Cook from 1994. With growing popularity Anthony then started to appear on non-food related programmes, starting in 2001, with an appearance  on Lily Savage's Blankety Blank and in 2003, on the second series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! He then took over hosting  BBC2's Saturday Kitchen, in which he took the programme to increased popularity and a spot on BBC1. He later presented the ITV Daily Cooks Challenge and  BBC's Great British Menu. In 2010, de was also on the mini series Trawlermen: Celebs at sea. Anthony has filmed many of his own series for Carlton Food Network, including a 78-part series called Worrall Thompson Cooks; Simply Antony; Antony’s Scotland; and So You Think You Can’t Cook. He has also hosted a programme for Channel 4, Stir Fry, which looked at the quality of food in prisons. He captained a team on BBC Radio 4’s Question of Taste with wine expert Oz Clarke OBE. He has also guested on the Radio 4 programme ‘Broadcasting House’. Antony Worall Thompson | Books Anthony has published over 50 books and the following are just some of the highly popular books he has released over the years, since his first book was published back in the 1980s. - Thirty Minute Menus - The People's Cookbook - Antony Makes It Easy - Slow Cooking - Antony Worrall Thompson Top 100 Beef Recipes - Real Family Food - Mediterranean - Saturday Kitchen Cookbook Antony has also written a number of cookbooks for people with diabetes, including GI Diet and The Diabetes Weight Loss Diet. Antony Worall Thompson | Awards In 1987 Antony was presented with the   (MOGB), one of the most prestigious accolades a chef can receive and dubbed the culinary oscars. The award, which is organised by Academy of Culinary Arts (ACA), is now called Master of Culinary Arts (MCA). Why book Antony Worrall Thompson? Not only is Antony charming and playful, but he is a true professional and genius of the culinary world. He has achieved great success and has many stories to tell, wisdom to share and insights to impart. His audiences are always engaged and come away learning something new. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson for your next event.

Ashley Roberts is an American singer, dancer, radio presenter, and media personality. Ashley is best known for being part of the pop group The Pussycat Dolls, alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Kimberley Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta. Together, they sold over 55 million records worldwide. Since the group disbanded in 2010, Ashley has become a popular television personality and radio presenter for Heart. Ashley has had a successful television career, hosting programmes such as The Real Dirty Dancing (2022), and Dance Monsters (2022), and guest hosting Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (2013-16). She has also been a guest judge on Dancing on Ice (2013-14) and Let It Shine (2017). She made her West End debut in 2019 as part of the cast for popular show ‘Waitress’. Ashley has been part of the Heart radio presenting team for several years, broadcasting during their morning breakfast show, and her own weekend show on Heart 00s. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book singer Ashley Roberts for your next event. Whilst Ashley Roberts is a popular figure in the UK, she has only lived there for about 12 years, and was actually born and raised in Arizona. Her love for dance started aged three, and her singing aged eight. She moved to LA in 2001 and appeared in music videos for artists such as Counting Crows, Josh Groban, and Pink. In 2003, she joined Nicole Scherzinger, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar, Kimberley Wyatt, and Jessica Sutta to form The Pussycat Dolls. The group achieved global success with their albums and singles reaching the number one spot across dozens of countries. Their best known singles include: - Buttons (2005) - Don't Cha (2005) - Stickwitu (2005) - When I Grow Up (2008) They also covered the song Jai Ho! for the 2008 movie  Slumdog Millionaire.  The band went their separate ways in 2010. MEDIA Her first TV appearance was in 2012 when she competed in I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here , finishing as a runner-up. She then became a judge for Dancing on Ice (2013-14), guest presented on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (2013-16), and hosted WWE Legends’ House (2014). Since then, she has presented the NBC travel show 1st Look (2016-18), appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox (2020) and The Jump (2015), and hosted The Real Dirty Dancing UK (2022). In 2018, Ashley competed in Strictly Come Dancing, finishing as a runner-up in the final alongside professional dancer Pasha Kovalev. In 2019, she moved from TV to radio, becoming the showbiz correspondent for Heart Breakfast. Since 2022 she has presented her own show for Heart’s spin-off network, Heart 00s. Her fellow Heart hosts include Amanda Holden, and fellow Great British Speaker Jamie Theakston. OTHER WORK Alongside her singing and media career, Ashley has dipped her toe in the world of entrepreneurship, launching her first line of lingerie designed for the beach in Australia. In 2016, she designed a women’s show collection called ALLYN, after her middle name. With her celebrity status, it’s no surprise that Ashley has almost 2 million social media followers, a testament to her popularity across the globe. This prominent has seen her be a successful brand ambassador, working with companies such as Garnier. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book singer and presenter Ashley Roberts for your next live event. Contact us .

With over 15 years the fashion industry, Ashling McCloy is an acclaimed editor, style writer, blogger and vlogger. She has interviewed and styled celebrities, designers and models, such as Cheryl, Alice Temperley and Milla Jovovich and worked with several top publications including Red, Marie Claire, Elle, Reveal, Heat and Stella. Contact Great British Speakers today to book fashion & trends writer, blogger & speaker Ashling McCloy for your next event. She has also appeared on television, presenting specials for MTV, ITV, QVC and Channel 5. In 2016, she launched her own lifestyle blogzine TripleMelt, a women’s fashion, books and beauty blog. They have worked with the likes of M&S, Sainsbury’s Magazine and the UK’s top bridal magazine, Brides and appeared on Push PR London, Wandsworth Radio and Yahoo Style. Ashling currently edits the fashion site Endource.com and regularly presents for QVC. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book fashion stylist & blogger Ashling McCloy for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

August Bernstein is head tutor at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School at Le Manoir aux Quait’Saisons Hotel in Oxfordshire. August shares both the impressive kitchen garden at Le Manoir and her own garden with over 100,000 followers on her Instagram platform. August also runs her own seed activity pack business, Seed Explorers, for children and families. In her spare time, August is studying for a degree in Environmental studies. August is an inspiring and vibrant public speaker, which has led to her hosting gardening workshops for garden enthusiasts of all ages at festivals and corporate events. Contact  Great British Speakers to book gardener, influencer and speaker August Bernstein for your next event, or call +44 1753 439 289. From an early age, August Bernstein dreamed about travelling the world, searching for adventure. At 10 years old she went on her first holiday abroad, watching the air hostesses in their uniforms and thinking how glamourous and lucky they were to venture to different places and experience so many cultures. She had her heart set on wearing one of those uniforms and worked hard to make her dream a reality. At 19 years old, she became cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic and lived her dream for 18 years. But after years of travelling and being away from home, and with two young children, August went in search of a new adventure, which led her to gardening. AUGUST BERNSTEIN AT LE MANOIR KITCHEN GARDEN August began working in the Le Manoir Kitchen Garden in 2019. After 18 years as an air hostess, August had caught the gardening bug and became obsessed with the wonderful world of growing her own vegetables. After her husband took her for a special lunch at Le Manoir aux Quait’Saisons, Raymond Blanc’s 2 Michelin star hotel and restaurant, August visited the incredible kitchen gardens there and completely fell in love. By chance, August found a job listing for Kitchen Gardener at Le Manoir. Despite having no experience or qualifications, she took a basket of her own organic veg and runner bean chutney to the interview and the team were so impressed with her green fingered enthusiasm she got the job. After 4 years of working and training, August gained her horticulture qualifications and became Head Tutor at the Le Manoir Gardening school. AUGUST BERNSTEIN - SEED EXPLORERS Alongside her work for the Le Manoir, August is passionate about educating young people and inspiring them to learn to grow their own produce and understand where their food comes from. In 2021, August launched Seed Explorers, a set of colourful growing boxes for children and families to learn how to grow food, alongside fun activities. AUGUST BERNSTEIN - WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS August is an inspiring and vibrant public speaker, which has led to her hosting gardening workshops for garden enthusiasts of all ages at festivals and corporate events. She has run workshops at Liberty London and Soho Home, and has appeared at The Big Retreat, Hampton Court Flower Show and Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival. Her workshops focus not only on growing produce but also on improving mental health, finding happiness and achieving your goals through the process of planting. AUGUST BERNSTEIN - INFLUENCER WORK August Bernstein has amassed an impressive Instagram following where she shares her passion for growing with her audience. As well as taking followers around the kitchen gardens at Le Manoir, she also shares her own gardens at home, which are stunning. August shares tips, advice and inspiration on growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, as well as the natural world. August also shares her love of sustainable and organic fashion on her platform and has worked with brands such as Hope & Ivy, Ridley London, Le Chameau, Merry People, Boden and Mary Benson London. Contact  Great British Speakers to book head tutor at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School at Le Manoir aux Quait’Saisons speaker August Bernstein for your next event, or call +44 1753 439 289.

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they are not BIG enough.” BBC Bitesize science presenter Ayo Sokale possesses an array of talents and expertise, placing her at the cutting edge of the ever-evolving scientific, environmental and media landscape. She is a chartered civil engineer, a distinguished keynote speaker, entrepreneur, Terch CEO, and the Former Deputy Mayor of Reading. Ayo is widely recognised as one of the fastest engineers to achieve Chartered status. With an extensive background in delivering flood risk management projects, managing teams, supervising engineers, and influencing policy through key committees, Ayo is a dedicated advocate for engineering and sustainability. She works as a Major Project and Programme Delivery Business Manager for The Environment Agency. With experience in engineering, sustainability, diversity, mental health and the environment, Ayo is the perfect inspirational and motivational speaker for a range of engagements. She was recognised as one of the top 50 women in engineering in 2017, as the ICE President’s future leader in 2018, and one of the Top 24 Role Models for 2024. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Presenter, Civil Engineer and STEM Speaker Ayo Sokale for your next event. AYO SOKALE - STEM AMBASSADOR & ENTREPRENEUR Ayo Sokale was selected as one of Professor Lord Robert Mair’s Future Leaders for his year as President of the ICE. She is one of the ICE’s Water Superheroes aptly named Eco Warrior and is an excellent motivational speaker, particularly when it comes to inspiring young people to pursue STEM. She is a STEM ambassador and mentor, encouraging others to take up careers in civil engineering. She was also nominated for the Top 50 Women in Engineering Under 35 initiative run by The Telegraph in partnership with The Women’s Engineering Society. Through her engineering career she has worked on high-profile jobs including as a Site Supervisor for West Berkshire Council, a Graduate Civil Engineer for Jacobs, worked on the Thames Estuary Asset Management, floor embankment at Mortimer, fish migration at tumbling bay and the Abingdon flood alleviation scheme. In 2023 she founded Tessellated Future Technology, which went on to launch an AI-powered coaching app (Get Coached) in 2024. The app uses AI technology to provide 24/7 access to coaching. It is already set on revolutionising the coaching industry by bringing high-quality, bespoke coaching to everyone at an affordable price. Get Coached combines her passion for self-development and coaching with technology and her desire for a more equal society where everyone has access to the tools they need. AYO SOKALE - ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY Ayo is passionate about helping the environment and promoting sustainability, promoting it through has civil engineer background and her work in politics. In 2019 she co-founded the Plastic Free Caversham Group which brought residents and businesses together to drive for single use plastic free status under the Surfer Against Sewers guideline. She also runs a YouTube series on sustainability and the three pillars – Economic, Environmental and Social. AYO SOKALE - MEDIA Ayo’s skills don’t just lie in engineering, she is also a prominent BBC Broadcaster and writer. She is best known for co-presenting the CBeebies ‘Get Set Galactic’ a captivating science-based gameshow for children. Her love of working with young minds shines through as she explores themes including gravity, pollination, the Solar System, and energy. Ayo’s broadcasting credits extends to BBC Bitesize, BBC Reel, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Yesterday TV, Channel 5, and ITN. She actively contributes to the STEM field, engaging content for corporate clients and creating the “Wednesday Wisdoms Podcast” and Everyday Science Series and Esoteric Stories for Modern Lives. She has hosted a number of documentary-style programmes, including Abandoned Engineering (2016-), Smoke and Steel (2022), and Searching For Secrets (2021). She has also contributed to publications including The Daily Mirror, and is a successful author with her book Othered: How to Thrive and Disrupt in Spaces Not Created For You . She has been featured in books such as Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors, Technicians, Scientists, and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World, and How You Can Join Them (2023) by Dr Shini Somara, and Daniel Tammet’s Nine Minds (2024). AYO SOKALE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Civil Engineering - Sustainability - The Environment - Diversity and Inclusion - Neurodiversity - Mental Health - Women in STEM - Flood and Coastal Risk Management - Environmental Injustice - Water - Project Management - Digital Twins - Digital Transformation - UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals - Construction Health and Safety - Infrastructure - Women in Engineering - Technology - Belonging - Application of AI - Social Mobility In recent years, Ayo has felt more able to talk about being on the autistic spectrum. She has a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome and is an empathetic and inspirational speaker on neurodiversity, mental health challenges and how to overcome them. Ayo has presented at a range of live events including award ceremonies for St Theresa Effingham, the Installer Show 2022, JP Morgan Chase’s Innovation Week, various events for the Foreign Office, at Arcadis’ Global Access and Neurodiversity virtual event, for Shell’s Black History Month celebrations, various International Women’s Day events, at school events including Skelmersdale Science Summer School and The College of Richard Collyer’s Festival of Science. AYO SOKALE – KEYNOTE TALKS Sustainability : Ayo talks about key sustainable elements, including the environment, social and the economy, and the UNSDG’s goal role in outlining the breadth of the challenge; the importance of biodiversity, and single use plastic reduction; the role of the individual, business, and government; and environmental and climate injustice. She also discusses our journey as people towards sustainability and how humanity can manage upcoming pitfalls such as shame in our historical context of sustainability. Ayo’s sustainability talks can also include the following focusses: - The Economy: do our current economic practices make the cut? - Human Psychology: our natural desire to expand and grow, in conflict with the need to consume less. - Class: the undue impact of natural consequences and policy on the lower class. - The Future: children, and the Malthusian Theory. - Mental Health: a rise in Nihilism and fear for the future. - Technology: includes case studies from the Built environment. - Innovation: what is innovation? Research, implement technology, learning from failure, collaboration, and shared knowledge. - Climate Change: the case for change, adaption, and mitigation. Women in Tech, Construction, and STEM : In the modern world, the fight has drifted to the fight for equal representation of women in tech, construction, and wider STEM industries. Ayo talks about: - The value of having women in the room where the built environment and other technologies are designed and implemented. - The careers which currently predominate and are carried out by women, and question how these careers are perceived. - The important ways industries can positively influence the world, challenging the form of bias. - The myths and folklore and the representation of feminine and masculine energies and the way it’s being rewritten over time. - Natural diversity in the world, particularly Gary Ferguson’s master lessons of nature. Diversity : Ayo’s diversity talks focus on two areas. Firstly, what diversity truly means, including: - What does diversity utopia look like? - We think of diversity as diverse people in a space, but is this true diversity? - The evolutionary case for in-group vs out-group mentality. - How does diversity and assimilation come together? - How does diversity work in our current hierarchical structure which values some people as less than? - Is diversity in all levels of society possible? She also looks at why we should value the difference within diversity. Ayo believes the world needs diversity fo thought. As a black autistic woman in STEM, Ayo was often advised to be a certain way which was viewed more favourably. But this is not diversity. That is external difference, a form of exclusion. Ayo believes that the world needs to create spaces for everyone to show up as they are, knowing they will receive respect and value at work regardless of their approach. Neurodiversity : It is estimated that between 30-40% of the world’s population is neurodiverse, so why is the conversation around it just getting started? In this talk, Ayo: - Chats through famous neurodiverse people to bring the message home that there are so many people we don’t know are neurodiverse. - Talks about her own neurodiversity and the journey she has taken to sharing this. - Talks about the different kinds of neurodiversity and how they each mean for the individual, both the strengths and potential support needs. - Advises how we can all provide spaces that allow neurodiverse individuals to be themselves and to thrive. - Speaks about the importance of caution in our neurodiversity narrative, talking about the value of neurodiversity but also the inherent worth and value that neurodiverse people bring to business. - Shares tips and tricks for both neurodiverse people and non-neurodiverse, so everyone can do their part in this inclusion journey. Social Commentary : Ayo focusses on two elements here, the first being: Are you different and a little disruptive? In this talk, she uses personal experiences and case-studies to explore the idea of being different, the genetic and evolutionary reasons we pay attention to differences, and how this can cause disease. Ayo makes a case ofr and against ditching our evolutionary desire to be part of a tribe, outlining the research and the embedded cultural stories. Ayo then looks at: How should we think? In this talk, Ayo discusses a situation that commonly faces leaders, social change makers, politicians, thought leaders, and anyone working to impact the world. She uses her own experience from her political career and leadership roles to map out a talk on how you can truly change the world. She discusses the realities we perceive, the need to truly understand the change you want to make, discusses identity and problem solving, talk about the GROW model to help people identify their goal and the options available, and then uses the Kotter 8 steps to help you make that change. Coaching: Ayo takes a holistic approach to development and career, and in this talk she shares her lessons on leveraging growth across the various facets of our lives, talks about how you can hack your potential and take the scary actions required, and discusses the psychological benefits of the ‘why’. She also talks about the power of telling a better story. Stories are fundamental, they are howe we see the world and perceive ourselves. She uses Joseph Campbells’ Hero’s Journey model to explain how each hero gets on a journey, leaving their current life behind, to answer the call to adventure. Ayo helps the audience to see their life as an adventure, increasing their resilience and excitement about life. Social Mobility: Ayo believes social mobility is often the missing piece in the EDI conversation, particularly in the UK where class is woven into every thread of British Culture. To achieve a more equal society, it is important that the work is done to understand the structural issues affecting social mobility, revising policies to support people in lower social economic backgrounds, support education attainment, and to illuminate the pathways to great careers. AYO SOKALE - COACHING & MENTORING Ayo offers coaching and mentoring services to professionals wanting to achieve high performance whilst maintaining their wellbeing. She offers 1:1 coaching focussed on supporting – predominately neurodiverse – individuals to find their ‘why’. She uses her experience of a multi-layered career to bring you insight, clarity and help you achieve your goals. AYO SOKALE - CHARITY WORK Ayo Sokale loves the performing arts, fitness and is a presenter for BBC Reel. She has a passion for supporting great causes and has raised funds for a number of charities, using her platform as a beauty queen and finalist for Miss Galaxy England, Miss Earth and Miss Great Britain. In 2015, she founded an annual charity event to raise funds for Derriford Hospital’s Children’s Cancer Service and has supported the likes of Sands, Rainbow Hospice, British Heart Foundation, RSPCA and Prospect Hospice by running marathons, taking part in boot camps, organising fashion shows, singing in harmony groups and volunteering at homeless shelters. She is also a Trustee for the Autistic Girl Network Charity. She has also been made into an animated superhero called Eco Angel, reflecting her dedication to flood risk management and community protection. AYO SOKALE – POLITICS In 2018, Ayo Sokale was elected the women’s officer for the Reading Constituency Labour Party. She campaigned in 2019 as a Labour and Cooperative Candidate for Caversham in Reading. She wanted to be a Councillor because she knew she had what it takes to succeed at the job and was passionate about using her skills to transform the lives around her. Throughout her time as a Councillor, she has represented residents on the planning application committee, the Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Education Committee, as well as sitting on the parenting panel and the Atomic Weapons Establishment Local Liaison Committee. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Ayo Sokale for your corporate event. Contact us .

Floella Benjamin is a much-loved TV presenter, stage actress, author, producer, businesswoman, and diversity speaker. She is probably best known for being the iconic presenter on BBC’s children's programmes  Playschool  (1976-84) and  Playaway  (1977-84), through which she became a nationwide star. Thanks to her media career and charity work, Floella was awarded a BAFTA Special Lifetime Award in 2004 and the J.M. Barrie Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Contact Great British Speakers today to book legendary TV Presenter and charity campaigner Floella Benjamin for your next event. Floella Benjamin was born in Trinidad but was raised in England, where she was educated. Leaving school at 16, she began working in the banking industry, but after just three years, she decided it didn’t suit her, and she dipped her toe into the world of show business. Baroness Floella Benjamin Acting Career She has since appeared on the West End stage in shows including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Black Mikado, and The Husband in Law, and pantomimes Puss in Boots, Aladdin, Peter Pan, and Babes in the Wood. Whilst best known for her children’s TV presenting, Floella has appeared as an actress in TV shows  The Sarah Jane Adventures  (2007-11),  Chuggington  (2008),  Bergerac  (1981), and  The Line of Beauty  (2006), and feature films  Black Joy  (1977),  Run Fatboy Run  (2007) and  Rendition  (2007). Baroness Floella Benjamin Media Career She has gone on to present shows such as  A Houseful of Plants  (1987-88) and BBC Daytime Live (1987-89), as well as her own current affairs show on Radio London’s Black Londoners programme for several years. She has lent her voice to narration jobs for several international orchestras, including the Northern Symphony, East of England, Welsh Chamber, and Jersey Chamber orchestras. In 2019, Floella launched her podcast  From the Heart  in honour of Windrush Day. Each episode explored key social topics such as emotional resilience, the power of positivity, and the importance of knowing yourself. She set up her own television production company in 1987, and since then, has produced hundreds of programmes aimed predominately at children, including  Treehouse  (1987-89), Playabout  (1990-91), Jamboree  (1998-2000) and  Hullaballoo  (1994-95). She has also produced cookery programmes  Caribbean Kitchen  (2000), A Taste of Barbados  (2000), Great British Picnics  (2001), Africa on a Plate  (2001), and  A Taste of Cuba  (2001), as well as historical programme  Statues and Monuments  (2002), When I Came to Britain  (2004), and  Coming to England  (2003) – which would go on to win a Royal Television Society award. Baroness Floella Benjamin Writing Work Not content with being a popular children’s TV presenter, Floella is also a successful fiction and non-fiction author. She has written over 30 children’s books, including  Floella’s Fun Book, Fall About With Flo, Floella’s Cardboard Box Book , and  Snotty and the Rod of Power , cookbooks  Caribbean Cookery,  and  Exploring Caribbean Food in Britain.  Her first adult novel  Sea of Tears  was published in 2012. Her most successful adult books have been non-fiction publications about her own life.  Coming to England  (1995) looked at how her family moved to England, and the follow-up  Coming to England – The Arms of Britannia  (2010) covered her teenage years in London. Baroness Floella Benjamin Charity & Campaigning Work Floella uses her high profile to help support and campaign for several causes and charities. She is particularly concerned with human rights, education, and children’s welfare worldwide. She created the initiative ‘Touching Success’ to help support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and culturally diverse communities. She has sat on various boards, including OFCOM, National Film & Television School, the Royal Mail Stamp Advisory Board, BBFC Children’s Advisor Panel, Dulwich College, Isle of Sheppey Academy, and Waitrose’s Diversity board. She is a Vice President of Barnardos, and the RHS, patron of Beating Bowel Cancer, Sickle Cell Society, and Transplant Links, is President of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists, was Chairman of BAFTA Television, and is an RHS ambassador. She has supported many other charities, such as The Book Trust, Oxfam, NSPCC, Save the Children, Macmillan, WATCH, and Turning Point. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book legendary presenter and inspirational speaker Floella Benjamin and inspirational speaker for your event. Contact us .

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is Britain's greatest Paralympic athlete, having competed in five Paralympic Games and winning 11 gold medals, 4 silvers and 1 bronze.  She is widely acknowledged as one of the most gifted and courageous sportswomen of her generation.  Tammi is also a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, motivational speaker and broadcaster. In recognition of her service to sport, Tanni was made a ‘Dame’ in 2005, while in 2010, Tanni became a life peer and was conferred as Baroness Grey-Thompson with a position as a crossbench peer in the House of Lords.  Tanni is an exceptional motivational speaker and can provide tailored speeches that deliver with the key messages and tone of the customer’s conference needs. She can relate her political, business and sporting experiences to the key issues of the day including the importance of planning for success, team work, success and failure, forward-vision and aspiration.   Contact Great British Speakers today to book inspirational Paralympic athlete Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson for your next event. Tanni Grey-Thompson's Paralympic career started back in 1984 when she competed in the 100m at the Junior National Games for Wales. Four years later, her international career began in Seoul, where she won a bronze medal in the 400m. In the next four Olympics, Tanni won a four silver medals and 11 gold medals. She also won 13 World Championship medals (six gold, five silver and two bronze). In addition to her outstanding Paralympic achievements, between 1992 and 2002 she won the London Wheelchair Marathon a total of six times. In 2024, Tanni was part of Channel 4's athletics presenting team at the Paris Paralympic Games. Tanni has continued to be involved in sport and physical activity. She is a Board Member of the London Marathon, the Sportsaid Foundation, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Join In. In addition to this she is also a Board Member of several organisations including Transport for London, the London Legacy Development Corporation and the London 2017 Organising Committee. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and The House of Lords In 2010 Tanni became an Independent Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, taking the title Baroness Grey-Thompson of Eaglescliffe in the County of Durham. As a working peer Tanni uses her experience and knowledge during debates in the House and she has spoken on a range of issues including Disability Rights, Welfare Reform, and of course, Sport. Tanni Grey-Thompson | Aim High book In 2007 Tanni published her book Aim High. In this inspirational book she shares  what has motivated her through her best and worst times. The book describes how disability should never be a limitation and how with the right mindset, anyone can push themselves to succeed at almost anything. Tanni Grey-Thompson | Business Coaching Tanni recognises that business coaching has become a growing tool organisational change and the development of goals, using real life challenges and experience to address leadership concerns. Leadership Mentoring is the next evolution of coaching, working with individuals to enhance their personal and professional development. Tanni works with Amaechi Performance Mentoring, bringing her expertise of diversity and disability to executives at all levels of an organisation. Tanni Grey-Thompson | Speaking Topics Tanni is available for ambassadorial roles, motivational keynotes, after dinner speeches, conference linking and awards hosting. Areas covered include: Achieving your goals Overcoming adversity Teamwork and the power of persuasion Driving change Adapting to change Society, community and the power of sport Diversity Women in Leadership Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Britain's greatest Paralympic athlete Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaimed started in the UK where his late father taught him to climb and have adventures. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother nature. Bear’s speaking engagements are the stuff of legend covering subjects close to his heart such as sustainability and the environment to resilience, leadership and teamwork. Bear charms audiences with his charm and wit; he is well-placed to facilitate a conference or deliver a motivational after-dinner speech one his incredible outdoor antics. Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer and speaker Bear Grylls for your next event. BEAR GRYLLS ON TELEVISION Bear Grylls’ Emmy-nominated show Man Vs Wild (2006-) became one of the most-watched programmes on the planet with an estimated global audience of 1.2 billion. Bear then progressed to US television, hosting the hit adventure show Running Wild (2014-) on NBC, where he has taken some of the best known stars on incredible adventures, including the likes of President Barack Obama, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet and Will Ferrell. He is also the co-producer, and narrator, of the BAFTA award-winning The Island with Bear Grylls (2014-) on Channel 4, a format which has sold across the globe from the USA to Spain and the Netherlands. In addition, he produces and hosts Bear’s Mission With… (2017-2018) for ITV and Absolute Wild (2017) for Dragon TV in China. Bear has also been used in a number of TV campaigns and adverts for the UK Ministry of Defence and Harrods. He is a regular contributor to T his Morning (1988-) and has been a guest on shows including Friday   Night with Jonathan Ross (2001-2010), The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-2011), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003-) and Piers Morgan’s Life Stories (2009-2021). BEAR GRYLLS AS CHIEF SCOUT AND CHARITY WORK Bear is currently the youngest ever Chief Scout to the UK Scout Association, acting as the figurehead to over 40 million Scouts worldwide. He was named Honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Naval Reserve in 2004, and Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Reserves in 2013. He is passionate about using his profile to help charities and has worked with the likes of the Prince’s Trust, Care for Children, Global Angels, RNLI, SSAFA Forces Help, Hope and Homes for Children and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. BEAR GRYLLS - WRITER He has authored over 75 books for adults, young adults and children, including his number one bestselling autobiography Mud, Sweat and Tears (2011), which was also voted China’s most influential book of the year for young people, and spent 15 weeks at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list. He has written nine non-fiction and three fiction books for adults, three for young adults, 42 non-fiction and 12 fiction books for children. These include his popular Survival Skills series for young children as well as a number of environmental activity books. BEAR GRYLLS SPEAKER With a presentation that is never less than captivating, Bear motivates business leaders and entrepreneurs to be prepared for all eventualities, and explores the mindset to achieve this. Drawing on real-life stories, Bear has first-hand knowledge of what resilience and never giving up really means and is delighted to share his thoughts and fascinating insights. Bear knows how to engage an audience and delivers entertaining presentations on motivation, leadership, teamwork and going the extra mile. Such nationwide success makes Bear instantly recognisable at events, ensuring your occasion, whether corporate or public, is truly unforgettable. He is as entertaining at events as he is on the screen. A signature combination of dangerous thrill and light-hearted comedic stories makes Bear truly transformative at events, as he enlightens audiences with his entertaining speeches. Bear has also launched a 3D interactive arena show in which he takes audiences on a journey of exploration and discovery through harsh environments. The immersive theatre celebrates courage and discovery. BEAR GRYLLS KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS - Teamwork - Leadership - Operating Under Pressure - Resilience - Never Giving Up - Overcoming Adversity - Going The Extra Mile From parachuting to climbing Mount Everest, to crossing the North Atlantic and rowing down the Thames in a bathtub, being the youngest Brit to climb Ama Dablam (a peak once described by Sir Edmund Hillary as unclimbable), hosting a dinner party 7,600 metres in the air, travelling Northwest Passage by inflatable boat and setting the longest indoor freefalling record, Bear has seen it all. A true explorer, Bear entertains and dazzles after-dinner audiences with his endless library of incredible tales, wit and exuberant charm. Bear can deliver speeches to corporate events, conferences, award ceremonies, virtual events, Q&As, bespoke events and intimate talks to audiences big and small. He has a natural talent for communication and his talks are both challenging and informative. His is a story of honesty, friendships, determination and humility. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls for your corporate event. Contact us .

Ben Alldis is one of the UK’s most popular Peloton instructors with over 145k followers on Instagram. Formerly a finance professional in the City of London, Ben pivoted his career and followed his dream of healthy living to become a superstar in his field. Having drastically expanded his own envelope, he is able to relate directly to people who feel the need to get motivated and expand their own life outside of their comfort zone. He is available both in-person and for virtual engagements and fireside chats. Contact Ben's speaker agent, Great British Speakers today to book Ben Alldis for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Growing up, Ben was an accomplished athlete who was always looking for the opportunity to run, ride, kick a ball or compete. Working at a prestigious finance firm, Ben found himself daydreaming about his days on the field and in the gym. That inspired him to begin training clients as a side hustle. He quickly gained momentum and decided to take a leap of faith to leave finance behind to pursue his true passion in fitness. Ben is excited to connect through his love of music, coach with Peloton Members around the world, and become a part of their story as they move through challenges on and off the Bike. Ben is based in the UK and teaches cycling & strength. Ben Alldis - Motivational Speaking Topics: How to overcome burnout The importance of sleep Motivation through mind and body Pivoting and changing your path Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Ben Alldis for your next live event or corporate video. Ben is just one of our amazing team of Olympians and sports speakers

Ben Fogle is a popular broadcaster, adventurer and author. As well as presenting a number of highly successful programmes on the BBC, ITV and Channel 5 (including Countrywise (2009-2016) and Crufts (1950-)), Ben has also rowed the Atlantic Ocean, crossed Antarctica on foot, run across the Sahara and crossed the Empty Quarter on a camel. With an extraordinary and wide range of incredible achievements, Ben Fogle makes for an inspiring and experienced keynote speaker and awards host. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV Presenter and explorer Ben Fogle for your next event. Ben Fogle’s love of travelling and adventure started young, going on a gap year to Ecuador after school where he worked in an orphanage teaching English. He then took a second year to go to the Mosquito Coast of Honduras and Nicaragua where he worked on a turtle conservation project. During this time, he also became a midshipman in the Royal Navy Reserve, serving as an officer delivering aid to war-torn Bosnia and Croatia. His first foray into television was on BBC’s Castaway,  in which he was marooned on an island in the Outer Hebrides for a year as a social experiment. He has since presented numerous programmes including Animal Park (2000-), Countryfile (1988-) New Lives in the Wild (2013-), Extreme Dreams (2006-2009), Harbour Lives (2014), Through Hell and High Water (2007), Wild in Africa (2001), Wild on the West Coast (2010), One Man and his Dog (1976-), Country Tracks (2011), a Year of Adventures (2012) and Storm City (2014). Ben Fogle Documentary Presenter Ben is also a go-to presenter and narrator for documentaries. In 2010 he narrated Prince William’s Africa for Sky1, Secrets of Scott’s Hut (2011) where he and a team ventured across the Antarctic to preserve Captain Scott’s hut and artefacts and S wimming with Crocodiles (2012) for BBC2. He has produced films about naval history and the RNLI, the Falklands, and the Scottish Isles, Chernobyl and the British coast. In 2008, while filming a series of Extreme Dreams in Peru, he contracted leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease, which left him bedridden for three weeks. He was treated at London’s Hospital for Tropical Diseases and this led him to explore other diseased prevalent in the world. Therefore in 2010, he presented a documentary called Make Me a New Face for BBC2 about the facial deforming disease Noma which was prevalent in Africa at the time. Ben predominately works for UK channels BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and National Geographic, but he also works for US channel NBC as a special correspondent. Thanks to his extensive broadcasting career, Ben has travelled to over 200 places including East Timor, St Helena, Nepal, Kenya, Zambia, The Arctic Circle, Uganda, Pitcairn, Sri Lanka, Fiji, Maldives, Tanzania and Morocco. Ben Fogle Author Not content with being behind and in-front of the camera, Ben is also a very successful author, having written a range of bestselling non-fiction and children’s fiction books including Race to the Pole: Conquering Antarctica in the World’s Toughest Endurance Race (2009), The Accidental Adventurer: The True Story of my Wilderness Years (2011) and The Teatime Islands: Adventures in Britain’s Faraway Outposts (2004). He is also the co-writer of the popular children’s series Mr Dog which includes editions such as Mr Dog and the Seal Deal (2019), Mr Dog and a Deer Friend (2020) and Mr Dog and the Kitten Catastrophe (2021). He also writes for publications The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Evening Standard, The New York Times, Sunday Times, Glamour Magazine and Mail On Sunday’s LIVE.  Ben Fogle Charity Ambassador Ben is a patron and ambassador for a number of charities personal to him including Child Bereavement UK (their son was stillborn in 2014), WWF, Medecins Sans Frontier, Centrepoint, Royal Geographical Society, Cosmic Charity, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, The Royal Parks Foundation, The British Hedgehog Preservation Society, Tusk, UN Environment Patron of the Wilderness Ben is a key sailor, runner, swimmer, boxer and cyclist. In 2004 he ran the Marathon Des Sables, a 251km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert and swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco. He has his Ocean Yachtmaster and coastal skipper certificates and is a qualified dinghy sailor, he has his NAUI scuba licence and is fluent in Spanish. Ben Fogle and James Cracknell Adventures In 2005-2006, Ben competed in the Atlantic Rowing Race in “Spirit of EDF Energy” alongside another Great British Speaker , Olympic rower James Cracknell. The 3,000-mile race took them just under 50 days to compete, and they came second in the pairs and in fourth place overall. They teamed up again, with Dr Ed Coats, to take part in the inaugural “Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race”. Six teams raced across the Antarctic Plateau to commemorate the race of 1911 between Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott. The team took 18 days to complete the 770km race, coming second overall. The two then paired together in 2009 to cycle a 423 mile rickshaw challenge from Edinburgh to London, taking 60 hours, to raise money for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association. In 2013, they teamed up for their final expedition which was across the empty-quarter of Oman. Ben Fogle and Mount Everest In 2018, Ben summitted Mount Everest, completing the climb over a six-week period. A documentary on the challenge by CNN was aired the same year to highlight environmental issues around mountains. In 2007, the BBC series that followed Ben and Cracknell’s boat race, Through Hell and High Water , won them a Royal Television Society Award. Ben Fogle Public Speaker A well-loved broadcaster and adventurer of many talents, Ben has brought the far and wide reaches of our planets onto our TV screens. With charm, wit and professionalism, Ben has won over the nation and makes a brilliant addition to any event. Ben Fogle Speaking Topics - Leadership and Teamwork - Peak Performance - Overcoming Adversity - Risk Consideration - Event Hosting and Presenting - Adventure and Exploration Ben Fogle can also be booked for voiceovers here . 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Ben Hanlin is one of the UK’s most successful magicians. The Brummie is co-writer and start of ITV’s primetime hidden camera show Tricked (2013-17), where he has captured audiences with his, occasionally shocking, magic, and boy-next-door character. Tricked won Best Entertainment Programme at the renowned Broadcast Digital Awards in 2014, and the show won the rating wars for two seasons running. Known for his unique pranks, Ben Hanlin’s mischievous magic has persuaded famous personalities to believe he had invented the time machine, has convinced an actress to believe she had seen a ghost, and prompted a UK boy band to watch as one of their members feel off a cliff top from a moving trailer. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book extraordinary illusionist and corporate magician Ben Hanlin for your next event. Ben Hanlin rose to prominence as a YouTube sensation, making the Magic Boy Finds series through his own channel. Using social media to hunt down celebrities, he performed his fresh style of magic to David Hasselhoff, Frank Skinner and Michael McIntyre. It was not long before these adventures caught the attention of TV executives. But he hasn’t forgot his roots. He currently has over 2.1 million followers online, with almost 3 million YouTube views, and an astounding 35 million likes on TikTok. After landing a presenting gig on CBBC, he was one of four magicians picked to star in Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel, a ground-breaking show that looked at the science behind magic and illusions, fusing showmanship and the mystery of street magic with the raw power of science. The show wowed audiences in over 200 global territories. He has also performed in the West End’s ‘The Illusionists’ and on Live at the Palladium. Since then, he has gained bags of television experience, with his magic featuring on Celebrity Juice (2015),  This Morning (2018-20), Good Morning Britain, Soccer AM, Loose Women (2014-20), Blue Peter, Lorraine (2018-20), and The Xtra Factor (2013). He appeared as a contestant on the 12th series of Dancing on Ice (2020) finishing in fourth place, and was the first magician to win a unanimous ‘yes’ from the Britain’s Got Talent judges. Ben Hanlin wowed audiences with his eagerly awaited jaw-dropping debut show ‘Trickhead’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016 – it ended up being one of the biggest selling shows that year. He has since performed at events all over the world, from close-up intimate shows to large-scale stage tricks and illusions. His warm, cheeky style makes him an instant hit. He also became one of the youngest members of the prestigious Magic Circle. CORPORATE Ben Hanlin is becoming a popular and in-demand corporate star, offering close-up magic, after-dinner speeches, conference presenting, hosting, virtual magic, trade show presentations, and wedding entertainment. Ben Hanlin Keynote Speaking Ben Hanlin changes his performance depending on the client, and often includes their products into his magic. But even if there isn’t a particular product, Ben will still wow audiences on location, and also brings on special guests. He understands that magic is not always appropriate at corporate events, and so offers keynote speeches, including: Ben Hanlin on Engagement & Connection: How to Magically Engage and Connect With Any Audience, Any Size, Anytime!  Failing to connect with your employees in the workplace will have negative effects across the company and to its client relationships and profits. Ben has spent decades mastering the skill of grabbing and holding an audience’s attention. In this talk, Ben provides a number of situations where this is vital, and offers some key principles that have seen success in his professional life. https://vimeo.com/988344495 Ben Hanlin on  Mindset: Failing Forward, Resilience, Goal Setting “A magician, by definition is able to make the impossible...possible. How?” It’s clear that Ben Hanlin doesn’t have real magic powers. Instead, he has created a clear process that he has thrown hard work and resilience at, resulting in exciting skills he has presented to venues and audiences of all sizes. Ben can split his mindset into some key skills: set goals, learn how to fail, find your resilience, and succeed, and explores how this mindset can be used in all professional environments. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Illusionist and engagement speaker Ben Hanlin for your corporate event.  Contact us .

Brian Dowling has most recently hosted the Real Housewives of Cheshire reunion show on ITVBe for Season 1 and Season 2.  Prior, Brian hosted TV3's hugely popular Saturday night quiz show 'Sitting On A Fortune.' Since being crowned the winner of Big Brother in 2001, Brian has forged a career as one of Britain's best-loved TV personalities, and in 2010 was crowned the winner of Ultimate Big Brother on Channel 4, which is a testament to his popularity with the general public who themselves vote for the winner. He holds the record for never once being up for eviction during his two stays in the house. Contact  Great British Speakers today to book comedian, television presenter Brian Dowling to host your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. SMTV Live before going on to helm Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother for three years after its move to Channel 5 in 2011. He also hosted 'The National Soap Awards - Let's Party' and 'The National Television Awards After Show Party' on ITV2. He is a regular face on ITV's This Morning and fronted three series of a hugely successful Irish series for RTE, Wagon's Den, as well as the popular The Big Fat Breakfast Show. He has fronted his own series for ITV, entitled 'Brian's Boyfriends'. Other presenting credits include 'Live From Studio Five', 'Celebrity Extra', 'The Mint', 'I'm Famous & Frightened Extra', 'Trolley Dollies', 'Christmas Wrapped Up' and 'Cirque De Celebrité: Backstage' to name but a few. Brian hosted a showbiz slot on Vernon Kaye's BBC Radio 1 Saturday morning show for two years. He has gone on to lend his recognisable voice to narrate popular television and radio programmes for broadcasters including the BBC and Channel 4. Brian Dowling Corporate Hosting & Presenting Work He regularly presents and works for many corporate companies including The Clothes Show Live, Top Shop, Britannia Airways, Vodafone, Glamour Magazine and has been the voice of numerous TV advertisements. He has also hosted many prestigious events, including the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards, Elle Style Awards and the First Light Film Awards. Brian has also fronted huge live events, including Party In The Park and O2 In The Park. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Irish TV Host Brian Dowling to for your next live event.   Contact us .

Cat Deeley and former-husband Patrick Kiely recently returned to London 14 years after launching her career in the USA. In addition to embarking on new broadcast projects in the UK, multi award-winning presenter, model and actor Cat is now available to bring her warmth and personality to any corporate conference or events awards hosting assignment. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV presenter and awards host Cat Deeley for your next event. Reining from Birmingham, England, Cat Deeley is one of the foremost television presenters both in the United States and the UK. In 2005, Cat broke into the world of male-dominated television hosts when she began hosting So You Think You Can Dance, one of America’s most popular dance reality shows, which has aired for 16 seasons on FOX. Cat Deeley | Awards and Accolades Cat has received five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Reality Host in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well as winning a 2012 and 2014 Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Reality Host for her work on the show. She was the first-ever Brit to host on Regis & Kelly, and was Jay Leno's first regular entertainment correspondent on The Tonight Show, and performed the same duty for Good Morning America. Cat is a BAFTA Award winner and has won many other awards for her work on some of the UK's hottest primetime shows, including The Brits, Elton John Live From New York, The Latin Grammy Awards, Stars in Their Eyes, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, the V Festival, CD: UK Live, SMTV: Live and not one but two specials with U2, When Cat Met U2, for ITV and U2 At The BBC for BBC1. Cat Deeley | Celebrity Host If you're looking to book a celebrity host, whether it be Cat Deeley, Claudia Winkleman, Davina McCall or Carol Vorderman call Jane Farnham for personal guidance and help in finding just the right celebrity to host your event! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV presenter Cat Deeley to host your next corporate live event.  Contact us.

Catherine ‘Cat’  Capon is a conservation communicator with 15 years’ experience in documentary filmmaking and environmental campaigning. She is passionate about inspiring others to spend time in the wildest parts of our planet. A “champion of ecoadventures”, she believes we should travel the world consciously, and promotes ecotourism to re-engage people with the natural world. Cat maintains that spending time with wild animals is the key to encouraging us to live more thoughtfully on our planet. Contact Great British Speakers today to book ecologist, zoologist and eco-tourism Speaker Catherine Capron for your next event. Cat studied Ecology and Zoology at Imperial College London. Her first expedition saw her studying bats in Honduras. During this time, separated from modern life’s ‘necessities’, she became fiercely protective of the wildlife around her. With influential YouTube and Instagram channels, Cat’s social media focuses on wildlife and adventure content from her intrepid journeys around the globe. She’s a mother of two and keen to share sustainability and conservation adventures with her children.   Catherine Capon Wildlife TV Presenter Life since university, she has seen her working in wildlife filmmaking and sustainability communication. Throughout this journey, always keeping the sense of purpose that she experienced in Central America. At every opportunity, travelling to a new corner of the planet to see the wildlife and how the people interact with the environment around them.   She's been lucky enough to visit places so beautiful that no photograph can truly capture them, and along the way, attempting to encourage her family and friends to join in. It was these travels, through work and pleasure, that inspired Catherine's mission to write about and photograph the top wildlife hotspots on the planet.   Catherine Capon Sustainable Tourism She hopes that by doing this, other awe-seekers and eco-adventurers will awaken and unite to live more consciously with our planet. The hard earned cash that you spend on your wildlife holiday makes those animals worth more alive than dead. At its best, ecotourism provides employment for local people and puts a real value on areas of outstanding natural beauty. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book ecologist, zoologist and sustainable tourism Speaker Catherine Capon for your next live event or video.  Contact us.

Catherine Tyldesley is best known for appearing in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2011-2018), as well as her guest appearances on various entertainment programmes, including Strictly Come Dancing (2019), where she finished 11th alongside professional partner Johannes Radebe. As well as her acting jobs, Catherine is a big advocate for healthy cooking and positive physical and mental wellbeing, often providing healthy recipes and cooking segments to her 1,000,000+ social media followers. She is also a keen singer, releasing her debut album Rise in 2016. Contact Great British Speakers today to book awards host Catherine Tyldesley for your next event. As well as Coronation Street, Catherine Tyldesley has acted in TV Programmes such as Holby City (2006; 2010), Lilies (2007), Doctors (2008), Emmerdale (2010), Shameless (2011), Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (2011), Trollied (2011-2012), Scarborough (2019), Viewpoint (2021), McDonald and Dodds (2022), and A Good Ship Murder (2023). Catherine is best known for her soap opera work, but she can frequently be seen as a guest on panel, reality, news, and entertainment shows, including Loose Women (2011; 2018), I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! NOW! (2011), Lorraine (2012), All Star Family Fortunes (2013), Celebrity Chase (2013; 2021), Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2018), Strictly Come Dancing (2019), Who Wants to be a Millionaire? (2019), The Weakest Link (2021), Cooking With the Stars (2021), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2022), and Moneybags (2022). In 2021, she appeared on ITV’s All-Star Musicals, winning the competition with her rendition of Memory from the musical Cats. Catherine Tyldesley Hosting Work Her down-to-earth nature and friendly presenting style have led her to host a number of programmes, including ITV’s Tonight programme, the documentary 100 Greatest Walks, and frequent cooking segments on Lorraine. In 2020, she was featured in the launch of the Events That Made Me podcast, hosted by event planner Liz Taylor, where she talked about her passion for being an actress, her time on Strictly, and what impacts her confidence. Catherine Tyldesley Awards Her television appearances have seen her nominated for many awards, including The British Soap Awards ‘sexiest female’ three times, The Inside Soap Awards ‘best actress’ twice, and the Digital Spy Reader Award for ‘best soap actor (female)’. Catherine Tyldesley Corporate Work Catherine is a well-known figure in popular culture and has partnered up with some of the top UK brands, including Fairy, House of Fraser, Littlewoods, Symprove, Tonies, Vodafone, Fisher Price, Matalan, Tesco, and Very. In 2020, Catherine partnered with Co-Op for their ‘Neighbour of the Year’ awards, focussing on loneliness and how the COVID pandemic led to increased neighbourly relationships. Catherine Tyldesley Wellbeing and Pregnancy Since becoming a mother, Catherine’s focus has shifted to maintaining her physical wellbeing, particularly regarding digestive issues, insomnia, and exercise during pregnancy. Her love for cooking has led to her penning the brand ‘Auntie Cath Cooks’, which has over 29,000 Instagram followers alone. She spoke to Brood magazine about how she studied nutrition whilst on maternity leave with her first child and gained a stronger passion for delicious, cheap, but nutritious food. Catherine Tyldesley Speaking Topics - Acting - TV Presenting - Cooking - Healthy Living - Pregnancy and Parenting Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV soap actress & awards host Catherine Tyldesley for your corporate event. Contact us.

Charlie Martin is a British racing driver who made history by becoming the first openly transgender driver to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. With a background in European Hillclimb – a race where lone drivers start at the base of a mountain and finish near the summit – Charlie is focused and ambitious, and credits her professional and personal drive and determination to become one of the fastest women in European racing. As a transgender racing drier, Charlie has succeeded at many firsts throughout her career, and uses her personal experience to improve equality and inclusivity. Regarded as one of the best diversity speakers in the country, Charlie grips audiences with her story everywhere she goes. Contact Great British Speakers today to book international racing driver and LGBTQ+ activist speaker Charlie Martin for your next event. CHARLIE MARTIN | PERSONAL LIFE Charlie Martin did not have the easiest start to life, losing both of her parents at a young age, meaning overcoming adversity and obstacles became second nature to her. As well as coping without her parents, she started identifying as transgender when she was seven years old, transitioning to live as a female in 2012. Not one to shy away, she documented her transition on her YouTube channel, reaching out to thousands of people with her inspirational journey. CHARLIE MARTIN | RACING Charlie’s first foray into professional driving was in 2004, when she started hillclimbing, winning her first race in 2014 in France, breaking the record by two seconds. She soon progressed into faster cars, racing through the Championnat de France de la Montagne and the FIA European Hill Climbing Championship. In 2017, she took part in her first ever endurance race at Le Mans where she finished in third place. The following year, she competed in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge; in 2019, the Michelin Le Mans Cup; and in 2020 the German VLN Championship – a race that included her first ever 24-hour race. She would becoming the first transgender person to compete in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing in fourth place. Since then she has participated in the Britcar Endurance Championship and the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America. She is also the development driver for Rocket MB Motorsport’s BMW 330e M Sport and a permanent guest driver for Formula E. CHARLIE MARTIN |  LGBTQ+ DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Starting her transition in 2012, Charlie returned to the UK circuit in 2018 with the aim of improving LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion within the sport. As a transgender woman in a sport dominated by men, she occupies a unique position within the sport and the LGBTQ+ community. Her belief in her abilities helped her overcome her difficulties and to bring awareness and push for change when needed. “People will say it shouldn’t be a big deal that a driver is transgender but I think it’s important that people in those positions should be visible. People from the LGBT community are in all sports and all walks of life, and they inspire and encourage others.” CHARLIE MARTIN |  MEDIA Charlie has been active online for many years, choosing YouTube to document her transgender journey, and she frequently updates her 30,000 social media followers on her personal journey and her racing. She is also a familiar face on racing TV programmes, presenting two series documenting the 2016 and 2017 seasons of the Championnat de France de la Montagne. She has appeared as a guest star on shows including Ninja Warrior (2017) and Good Morning Britain (2019). She has also spoken for Sky Sports and Sports Women, LBC Radio, Channel 4, BBC3, CNN, ESPN, BBC World Service, ITV News, BBC News and BBC Radio Leicester. She was featured in Vogue magazine and was listed in Vogue 25, a celebration of inspiring women from all corners of the world. She was also featured in OUT magazine, Attitude 101 and the Pride Power List.   CHARLIE MARTIN | KEYNOTE TALKS & SPEAKING TOPICS Charlie now regularly works with small and large companies, as well as schools, colleges and universities, sharing her story as a motivational speaker. She is honest and passionate, as well as  informative and entertaining. Whilst she can tailor her talks to the client’s brief, her popular topics include: - Achieving your goals – the story of how I became a professional racing driver - Managing and adapting to change – seeing challenges as an opportunity to grow rather than an obstacle - Being your authentic self – how I found the bravery to transition and unlock my true potential - Transgender awareness – a real-live experience and how people can be better LGBTQ+ allies - Succeeding as a woman in a male-dominated industry - Achieving the impossible when the odds feel stacked against you   CHARLIE MARTIN | CLIENTS Adidas, AON, ASOS, Autosport: The Racing Car Show, BMW, Bosch, BVCA, Dennis, DLD College London, Gilead, Google, GSK, Heycar, Kingfisher, the London Motor Show, Lululemon, Microsoft, MTC, Nottingham Trent University, O2, QBE, University of Aberdeen, Xandr, Xbox.   Charlie Martin is an influential speaker and a game-changer in motorsport. Her story has captured the imagination of audiences around the world and her talks have widened the debate on LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Motor Racing Driver and LGBTQ+ Transgender speaker Charlie Martin for your corporate event. Contact us.

Chemmy Alcott is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest-ever skiers. Appearing at four Olympic Games and being the only British female skier ever to win a World Cup run, Chemmy ranked as high as eight in the world, and became British National Overall Champion an impressive seven times. Chemmy retired from professional competing in 2014, and has since gone on to become a sporting pundit, TV personality, keynote speaker and corporate event host. Contact Great British Speakers today to book British skier Chemmy Alcott for your next event. SPORT Chemmy Alcott received her first set of skis aged 18 months, began racing at aged 3, joined competitive racing at 8, and never looked back. However, her run to the top was not without its challenges, having injured herself and broken over 45 bones in her career, starting with a broken neck at age 12, and including a broken foot, broken ankle, and double fractured right leg. She started winning medals early in her career, with six gold medals at the Junior British National Alpine Ski Championships and a silver and bronze at the European Youth Winter Olympic Festival. In 2002, she won every title on offer in her final junior championships. In 2005, she was awarded the Sunday Times Junior Sportswoman of the Year. She made her Olympics debut in Salt Lake City in 2002, appearing in the subsequent three in Turin, Vancouver, and Sochi. Throughout her senior career, she won an astounding 37 gold medals at the Senior British National Alpine Ski Championships, won gold in 5 separate Super G events, gold medals in giant slalom over seven years and slalom over six. CHARITY Charity work is very important to Chemmy, and she is an ambassador for several good causes and participates in fundraising activities. She is an ambassador for Right to Play, Ski4Cancer, SnowCamp, and United Learning and raises money for underdeveloped countries to promote sport in education. Her fundraising endeavours always rely on her athleticism; she has participated in the World’s Toughest Ski Race in Greenland, a 100-mile road race in London, and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising almost £1,000,000 for charity. She herself is the founder of the X-Elle Initiative, which was developed to increase girls’ confidence in sports. MEDIA Since retiring, Chemmy has become a familiar face on our TV screens, being part of the BBC’s Winter Olympic commentary team, presenting Ski Sunday (2023), and appearing on ESPN, Eurosport, and Sky Sports. She has also appeared as a guest or competitor on A League of Their Own (2019), Richard Osman’s House of Games (2018), Pointless Celebrities (2016-2018), Alan Davies Après Ski (2014), and Dancing on Ice (2012) – where she placed fifth. She is very popular on social media and has a following of over 117,000 across platforms. SPEAKING Chemmy is one of the most in-demand Olympic speakers on the circuit. With years of sporting experience, broadcasting experience, and charity work, combined with her down-to-earth nature, Chemmy can inspire and motivate any audience, from school pupils to business leaders. SPEAKING TOPICS - Goal Setting - Mindset - Overcoming Adversity - Performance - Resilience - Self-Belief - TV Work - Olympics - Winter Sports   KEYNOTES - Win or Learn: Taking Risks, Pushing Boundaries, and Developing a Growth Mindset - Overcoming the Fear of Failure to Live Your Fullest Life - Balancing Your Personal and Professional Lives   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott for your corporate event. Contact us.

Chloe Madeley is a fitness expert, personal and nutrition trainer, TV presenter and reality TV personality. Chloe was first seen on TV screens in 2008 presenting four episodes of Big Brother's Big Mouth and then as an ad-hoc reporter on her parents chat show Richard & Judy. In 2010 Chloe appeared on Celebrity Quitters, a five-part series in which she gave up smoking. Chloe came third place in Dancing on Ice in 2011 and she finished fifth in the celebrity reality show The Jump in 2015. She has recently returned to television, with her ITV series Chloe Madeley: A Family Affair having just launched. Chloe Madeley became a personal trainer in 2013 and since then has created three personal fitness apps 15-Minute Fat Loss, Weights4Women and Eat Clean Get Lean. She also provides online fitness and nutrition programmes, downloads and social media content to a quarter of a million followers. Chloe has regularly appeared in the media, interviewed about fitness and her personal journey. She is an ambassador for the Nuffield Health Move Together initiative, which aims to get 11–16-year-old girls across the nation moving and more physically active. To book fitness expert, author and TV personality Chloe Madeley for your next event contact Great British Speakers today. Chloe Madeley Books Chloe has published four popular books. In 2018 she published her first book The 4-Week Body Blitz, the following year she released The Fat Loss Blitz and Transform Your Body with Weights  and Eating for Results followed in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Chloe is currently writing her fifth book, another with a health and fitness theme. The Bodcast with Chloe Madeley The Bodcast, Chloe's aptly named podcast, has been running since 2018. On the weekly podcast Chloe talks to her favourite people in the world of health and fitness, covering a broad range of issues including health, fitness, menopause, physio, nutrition, mental health and detoxing to name a few. The EC Method Chloe is partnered with Emma Gordon-Story providing The EC Method, an online programme helping women who have battled with years of yo-yo dieting to little affect. The pair have helped over 4,000 who have followed their programme with the intention of losing weight and keeping the weight off. The programme is more than a diet but a way of life, incorporating fitness, nutrition and mindset. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book health and fitness expert, author and TV personality Chloe Madeley for your next event.  Contact us.

Chris Fisher RPT, also known as The Blind Woodturner, lost his sight 11 years ago, in a matter of weeks, due to a rare condition called Toxoplasmosis. A massive life change for Chris, adjusting to being blind was like starting anew. Chris had to learn and teach himself how to do the basics all over again - such as making a sandwich or a cup of tea - as well as dealing with the onslaught of anxiety, hallucinations and muscle spasms that often accompany sight loss. Nevertheless, Chris refused to give up and, after four years, decided to take up woodturning so that he could make himself a vampire stake – Chris is a huge horror film fan! Contact Great British Speakers today to book The Blind Woodturner, Chris Fisher for your next motivational corporate event, after dinner talk or call +44 1753 439289. While every day is still a challenge, these challenges are what fuel Chris’ mission – to exceed the expectations of what others perceive disabled people are able to accomplish, and to prove to himself and the world that having a disability isn’t the end, it’s just a new beginning. Chris turned his first commission in 2014, going on to become a full time self-employed woodturner in 2018. In July 2019, he became the first blind woodturner to be accepted on to the Register of Professional Turners (RPT). He is also a member of the AWGB. In January 2020, Chris was proud to be appointed as the first Patron for the charity, UK Men's Sheds Association. Today, Chris travels around the country giving public woodturning demonstrations, speaking about his experiences and sharing his story on his YouTube channel in an effort to inspire, motivate and activate people no matter what their circumstances, to achieve their full potential. Chris’ message is simple – whenever you feel like you want to give up, just keep on turning. Born in 1969 in Eccles, Manchester, Chris Fisher went completely blind in 2008, at the age of 39, over a period of four weeks, as a result of Toxoplasmosis. Following a period of rehabilitation and coming to terms with the impact of losing his sight, Chris took up woodturning and is a self-taught woodturner. He set up a YouTube channel to share his experiences in woodturning and to challenge the perceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve. His channel has over 7500 subscribers. Chris Fisher uses both traditional and modern carbide tools and owns three lathes. Now the UK’s only completely blind professional, accredited woodturner, Chris Fisher is also the first blind woodturner to be accepted on to the Register of Professional Turners. Chris lives in Lancashire. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book The Blind Woodturner Chris Fisher for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Chris Hines MBE has spent over 30 years campaigning for the environment and inspiring positive change. He was the co-founder and director of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) from 1990 to 2000. Regarded as “some of the Government’s most sophisticated environmental critics” by the BBC and “Britain’s coolest pressure group” by The Independent , SAS helped deliver massive environmental improvements. He then became the sustainability director for the Eden Project for five years, which involved him conceiving and delivering ‘Waste Neutral’, an early version of the circular economy. He is now the owner of A Grain of Sand, a company dedicated to saving the environment. Shortlisted for the 1999 Green Politics Award and having provided evidence to Commons and Lords Committees, Chris now booked as a highly-popular sustainability and environment speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book environmentalist Chris Hines MBE for your next event. Chris Hines - Surfers Against Sewage Chris Hines MBE has been campaigning against ocean plastics since 1990. He’s given evidence to the UK parliament, the Monopolies and Merges Commission, the European Commission, brief the President of the European Parliament, and been a special advisor to the Minister for the Environment 1997-2003, the Rt. Hon Michael Meacher MP. He has also taken his expertise to the media and appeared on BBC World Service, CNN and Panorama, and he co-wrote and co-presented What on Earth with Melinda Messenger . Chris Hines at the Eden Project During his five years at The Eden Project, Chris managed the Waste Neutral concept. Similar to being carbon neutral, being waste neutral was their aim to balance what was being sent for recycling and disposal with what was being bought in a recycled products. As well as this, Chris was responsible for Eden’s sustainability programme, aiming to ensure that Eden practiced what they preached and became a leader in its own operations. Chris often said the worst part of his job there was sitting at his desk; he wanted to be out there in the thick of it, knee-deep in rubbish to help make The Eden Project as sustainable as possible. Chris Hines Corporate Environmental Work Chris now aims to deliver positive change by working with a range of clients with a shared vision of helping the environment. He sits on the BBC Sustainability Advisory Group, in 2003 he was selected to attend the 9th Commonwealth Study Conference in Australia where he met with another 200 delegates from 40 countries, he is also a member of Sustainability of South West, sits on the Strategic Panel of Cornwall Sustainable Energy Partnership and is a member of the Environment Agency Regional Environmental Protection Advisory Committee. He has given presentations to a wide range of groups and organisations from BMW Guggenheim to the Dutch Tax Office, Bombay Sapphire, Lonely Planet, the National Grid, the Global Surf Cities Conference and a number of schools in the Hague and Geneva. Chris Hines Environmental Awards Whilst he does what he does for the good of the planet, his actions have awarded Chris with a number of accolades including being appointed an MBE in 2008 for services to the environment, named a Daily Telegraph ’s Eco Hero, was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Plymouth in 2011 and was the joint winner of the first International Surfers Path Green Wave Award in 2006. Chris Hines Environment Speaker Chris Hines definitely puts his money where his mouth is; having campaigned for sewage treatment works, he even lives next to one! He is an excellent keynote speaker on the environmental issues and waste problems facing our planet. Chris Hines Environment Speaking Topics - Environmental Issues - Sustainability - Communication - Motivation and Leadership - Financial Viability of an Organisation - Lobbying and Interacting with Government Bodies - Inspiration - Mental Health, Happiness and Wellness - Change and Uncertainty - Future Trends - Innovation - Business/Corporate - Public and Service Industry Chris Hines - A Grain Of Sand Objectives: Chris Hines set up A Grain of Sand in 2009, an organisation that works to help inspire, catalyse, and drive positive change in a range of areas. With a strong proven track record in campaigning and communications, sustainability and environmentalism, they focus on finding positive solutions to problems, creating the environment and agenda for change, and making a different to the world we live in. A Grain of Sand works in six key aspects to achieve their goals: INSPIRE Inspiring and motivating change is a key part of A Grain of Sand’s manifesto. They achieve this through motivational talks as well as masterclasses and workshops on campaigning, leadership and sustainability. Chris has delivered these kinds of classes to the senior management of companies from the National Grid to the Women’s Institute. CAMPAIGN A Grain of Sand believe that strong campaigning is vital for delivering positive change. They believe that massive resources are used to persuade the public to make decisions, such as in a general election, and they believe this experience should be shared to better the world. COMMUNICATE Communication has always been a key part of humanity, and A Grain of Sand equally think it is vital. Communication is key to help issues such as climate change as well as to the success of small and large businesses. MEASURE The only way any positive change will happen is if you recognise that the current situation is not the right one. Change requires that you know which situation you want to be in, and what you have to change to get there. A Grain of Sand helps measure and assess situations which can then allow for efficient targeting of vital resources. SOLUTIONS We all find it easy to complain about a problem, but it’s not as easy to find and implement a solution. A Grain of Sand believe that the 21st Century is about delivering efficient solutions to problems and to create an environment for those solutions to be implemented. CELEBRATE  No matter how difficult the situation may be, it is important to celebrate any positive steps and achievements, whether as an individual or an organisation. Bringing people together to celebrate is an important part of positive change. If you’re after a speaker who is passionate, informed, empowering, hands on and positive about environmental change, then Chris Hines is the man for you. 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The face of Channel 5 weather, Clare Nasir is a fully qualified, Met office trained weather forecaster with over two decades of experience. Her first love has always been science and the weather. Writing regularly for the Huffington Post on science and weather, her passion is accompanied by a wealth of qualifications, including a BSc in Maths, MSc in Oceanography and a diploma in Environmental Policy. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book TV Met Office Weather Expert Clare Nasir for your next event. During her ten years as GMTV’s weather anchor, Clare Nasir was in charge of the output and production for science and weather stories. In 2011, she won the coveted TRIC Award for Best Weather Presenter of the Year. Clare has also worked as a weather presenter for London Tonight, 5 News, CBBC, BBC North West Tonight, BBC Look North (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire) and BBC Look North (Yorkshire and North Midlands). She has also presented many travel and lifestyle features, and produced and co-presented the much acclaimed CBBC science documentary Fierce Earth (2013). She recently featured in Channel 4's  Wild Weather  series. Clare has a passion for education and is delighted to have turned her hand to writing, releasing several child-friendly books. In 2014, Colin the Cloud (Cloud Academy Series 1) was released; a rhyming story for 4-7 year olds, aiming to teach them about weather and simple atmospheric physics. It was well received by children and adults alike, and made it to the Amazon bestsellers list. This has since been followed up by Steve the Stratus (2015), The Showbiz Clouds (2015), and Two Clouds and a Cough (2016). In 2019, she published What Does Rain Smell Like?: Discover the fascinating answers to the most curious weather questions from two expert meteorologist s. Aimed for all ages, and together with Simon King, Clare aimed to reveal the secrets behind the weather, referring to rainbows, lightning, and climate modification. Clare has a passion for sport and fitness – she works out regularly and enjoys kickboxing. Her first fitness DVD Clare Nasir’s Boot Camp was released in 2009 and became one of the UK’s bestselling workout DVDs. https://vimeo.com/464271842 Clare is the ambassador for the National Campaign on Healthy Air. This involves working closely with an environmental law firm, Client Earth, and speaking for the campaign at the House of Lords. She is also an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust, and a third-party advocate for the nuclear energy industry. Her passion for sustainability and the environment has seen her speaking to school children about the weather and climate change and how they can help prevent further environmental damage. She recently fronted the Boots Air Pollution Campaign. She appeared on the podcast The Convex Conversation with Helen Fospero in 2021 to discuss COP26, research happening at the Met Office,  and what can be done to improve our understanding of climate science, and reduce negative climate change. In 2022, Clare hosted the podcast Vertical Farming, ESG & Leadership, where she talked to James Lloyd Jones, the CEO of The Jones Food Company, about alternative ways to produce food through vertical farming, as well as the Managing Director of Discern Sustainability Limited Niall O’Shea, and Sybille Schiffmann, the Managing Director of Deostara Leadership Consultancy; together, they looked into ways to help limit the impact farming is having on the environment, and the importance of making changes at the very top with senior executives, boards and senior leadership teams. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book meteorologist, presenter and environmentalist Clare Nasir for your corporate event. Contact us .

BAFTA award-winning television presenter Claudia Winkleman is one of the country’s in-demand hosts. Working closely with the BBC, Claudia has presented some of their most popular television shows including the Saturday night entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing , the BBC Film Show and The Great British Sewing Bee . Claudia also hosts on BBC Radio 2’s Sunday evening show and The Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman. She also writes a weekly column for The Sunday Times . She has also contributed to The Independent and The Evening Standard. Prior to joining the flagship show Strictly Come Dancing Claudia hosted its sister show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Contact Great British Speakers today to book celebrity TV personality Claudia Winkleman to host your next corporate awards event - call +44 1753 439289. In 2015, Claudia appeared on BBC 1’s Watchdog to give an exclusive interview to Chris Hollins about her daughter Matilda’s accident and to highlight fire safety issues surrounding children’s fancy dress costumes. Claudia is an advocate for Comic Relief , Red Nose Day and Sports Relief and is a regular presenter of their annual live shows. Claudia also hosted Let’s Dance for Sports Relief and Comic Relief for Red Nose Day and presented the first Comic Relief Danceathon. She also participated in The Great Comic Relief Bake Off and presents the Great British Sewing Bee which is on its fourth series on BBC2. Away from the BBC, Claudia presented Sky’s Premiere coverage of the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards . Claudia Winkleman |Corporate Work Claudia has an impressive corporate portfolio from presenting DVDs for John Lewis, Clarks and BAA, to acting as MC for the Samsung 3D TV Launch.  She’s also fronted campaigns for Cadbury’s and Air New Zealand, hosted numerous awards ceremonies, including the prestigious British Fashion Awards, the InStyle Awards, the BCSC Purple Apple Awards, Drapers Etail Awards, the HSBC Awards, the Carphone Warehouse Appy Awards, Quintessentially Awards, Clynol Business and Creative Awards, the New Media Age Awards, and the Campaign Digital Awards. She’s also presented the prestigious GQ Food & Drink Awards and the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards . Claudia Winkleman | Awards In 2015, Claudia won Presenter of The Year with Strictly co-host, Tess Daly. Alongside her Glamour Award, Claudia scooped up a Royal Television Award for Best Presenter and was nominated for a BAFTA with Strictly Come Dancing. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book celebrity host Claudia Winkleman for your next live event.   Contact us .

Daisy Payne is a gardener and resident garden expert on ITV’s This Morning , as well as a TV presenter, social influencer and style icon. She has partnered with a number of high-profile companies including Dobbies – for whom she is an ambassador – Birdseye, Wilko and Grind Coffee. Contact Great British Speakers today to book ITV This Morning Presenter and Garden Expert Daisy Payne for your next event. Daisy Payne is best known for her residency on This Morning where she shares her gardening knowledge to viewers at home, with the aim of making gardening a little less scary. She hopes to emulate what former Ground Force gardener Charlie Dimmock did by challenging the male-dominated world of TV, and making gardening more accessible and inclusive. Speaking to The Sun, she says: “I think there’s a perception that if you have long blonde hair and nice nails then you can’t be a gardener – you’re just a pretty girl. It is really important for me to challenge that stereotype”. Daisy Payne Gardening for Kids As well as making gardening more inclusive, she is passionate about making it more exciting for young children and promoting sustainable gardening. Working on a large garden could feel overwhelming for children so she believes the important thing is to start small, and get children planting or sowing seeds in the hope it would spark an interest that they can take further. She also promotes sustainable gardening, believing that “anything anyone can do to help do their bit in reversing biodiversity loss is better than not doing anything at all”. She hadn’t always been involved in gardening, it only taking off when she “said goodbye to London’s city life and created a new chapter here in the Cotswolds”. After buying her countryside home, she started up a blog and a YouTube channel which caught the idea of the ITV bosses. Since then, she has climbed the ranks of the gardening world, and provides helpful tips to her social media following of over 21,000. Daisy Payne in The Press As well as her spot on one of TV’s most popular shows, Daisy has been featured in publications including The Sun, The Mirror, The Daily Star, The Metro and OK magazine. Daisy Payne 'GARDEN TO GARNISH' Website Daisy runs her own website and online masterclasses known ‘Garden to Garnish’. It was established so she could share her gardening story and inspire others with easy planting tips. For a small fee, Daisy provides gardening updates as well as hints and tips for running a successful allotment; she also provides tutorials and offers exclusive membership perks; and, provides an online space for members to share their gardening journey and learn from other members. Daisy Payne Speaking Topics - Gardening - TV Presenting - Life in the Public Eye - Sustainability and the Environment - Children and Gardening - Being a Female in a Male-Dominated Industry An expert in the world of gardening and allotments, an advocate for sustainable and inclusive gardening, and a style icon, Daisy is a popular choice to speak at any event. Her down-to-earth, honest, funny and informative nature engages audiences and allows her to impart the knowledge they may have otherwise found irrelevant. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Gardening Expert Daisy Payne for your corporate event. Contact us .

A star of stage and screen, Dame Arlene Phillips has had a wonderous career spanning over 45 years as a choreographer, director, presenter and TV judge. Following a highly successful professional dancing career that saw her feature in some of the biggest West End and Broadway musicals of all time, she moved to full-time choreographing and dancing. She first made a name for herself in the 1970s as the director of the dance group Hot Gossip, before working on theatre shows all over the world. Arlene Phillips on Television From judge to TV guest, to presenter, Arlene has made multiple television appearances including Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996-), The Wright Stuff (2000-2018), Loose Women (1999-), The One Show (2006-), Great British Bake Off (2010-) and The Paul O’Grady Show (2004-2015), amongst many others. Arlene Phillips After Dinner Speaker Fundraiser Host She is a popular choice for after-dinner speeches, event hosting and charity fundraiser presenting. When booked for these events, her high-profile, warm personality and informative stories really resonate with audiences of any size. Over her long career, she has perfected an impressive set of skills that she can now bring to events. As an after-dinner speaker, her life story captivates audiences as she takes them through the positives and negatives of performing and life in the public eye. Contact Great British Speakers today to book choreographer, director and TV judge Dame Arlene Phillips for your next event. Arlene Phillips as a judge Dame Arlene Phillips was one of the original four judges on the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing (2004-) where she stayed for four series. Over a variety of dance styles – including Waltz, Foxtrot and Samba – she used her immense knowledge and experience to critique celebrity contestants and educate and entertain audiences. At the same time, she also became a judge for the spin-off series Strictly Dance Fever (2005-2006). Riding high off her popularity, she then co-created and starred as a judge – alongside fellow Strictly alumni Bruno Tonioli – on the BBC show DanceX (2007). She has also been seen judging So You Think You Can Dance (2005-), Over the Rainbow (2010), Let’s Dance for Comic Relief (2009-2017) and as a guest judge on Dancing on Ice (2006-). Arlene Phillips as a choreographer With a particular passion for American Modern Jazz, Arlene developed her own style of dance inspired by the genre and travelled the world, teaching it to students as far and wide as the UK, USA and Italy. Throughout her extensive career, she has choreographed for shows, films, advertisements and music videos including Duran Duran’s video for The Wild Boys, which won a Brit Award in 1985. She has choreographed for the likes of: Theatre: Grease, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz, Flashdance, Jackie the Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat  Films: Annie (1982), Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983), Wind in the Willows (1996) and White Hunter Black Heart 1990) TV: The Kenny Everett Video Show (1978-1981), A Midsummer’s Night Dream (2016), The Royal Variety Show (1960-) and Children in Need (1980-) Adverts: 7-Up, American Express, Burger King, Dr Pepper, Levi Jeans and Yellow Pages Music Videos: AC/DC, The Bee Gees, Culture Club, Erasure, Aretha Franklin, Boy George, Whitney Houston, Moody Blues, Elton John, Kiss, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, Olivia Newton John, Queen, Cliff Richard, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Robbie Williams. Arlene Phillips as a director As well as choreographing some of the biggest stage shows in the world, Arlene has also taken up directing them. She has directed Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular show Starlight Express and the 2022-2023 tour of The Cher Show. She has also been the director for productions including Saturday Night Fever, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and EFX starring David Cassidy. She also directed Michael Flatley’s acclaimed production Lord of the Dance , the James Bond Gala for the Red Cross, Donna Summer in concert at the Universal Amphitheatre and Midsummer Classics at The Royal Albert Hall. She was also asked in 2002 to be the Director of Choreography for the Manchester XVII Commonwealth Games ceremonies. In 2009, she helped choreograph some of the performances at the Eurovision Song Contest. Arlene Phillips accolades Arlene was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s 2021 Birthday Honours for services to dance and charity. She has been nominated multiple times for Tony Awards, Olivier Awards, a National Broadway Award and a FaNY. She has been awarded an MTV award, Drama Desk award, a BAFTA and an Emmy for her choreography. In the run up to the 2012 London Olympic Games, she was appointed as the Government’s Dance Tsar to help improve the UK’s health and fitness. Arlene Phillips as a speaker and host Arlene is a popular choice for hosting award ceremonies and charity events; she has hosted the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, National Dance Awards, ENB Emerging Dancer Awards, International Women’s Day, Pride of Scotland, Animal Hero Awards, RNIB, Save the Children and Alzheimer’s Society. In 2017, following the Grenfell Tower fire, Arlene organised and hosted a dance gala to raise money for the Kensington & Chelsea Foundation. Arlene Phillips as a writer Given Arlene’s depth of dance knowledge and passion for reading to her children, it was only natural for her to write a series of children’s dance adventure books, Alana Dancing Star (2010). The stories follow dance-mad Alana as she battles the hardship of being poor whilst still trying to follow her dreams. As she struggles to learn different genres of dance, she finds herself transported to mysterious lands around the world. She also produced a tie-in book Dance to the Musicals (2011) to her DVD, providing tips and easy-to-follow step-by-step moves for dance routings from popular shows such as Mamma Mia and Fame. In addition to writing her books, Arlene’s fun and friendly tone has seen her write regular columns for The Sun, Woman’s Own and Yours Magazine, as well as guest blogs for Good Housekeeping, NetMums and The Huffington Post. When booked as an event host or after-dinner speaker, audiences are enamoured by this instantly recognisable celebrity who can command the attention of a room with her fascinating stories. As a charity fundraiser host, Arlene is ideal. Her charm, wit and dedication to encouraging donations can turn any event into a roaring success for a good cause. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book choreographer and TV judge Dame Arlene Phillips for your corporate event. Contact us . Arlene Phillips is just one of our popular entertainment artists at Great British Speakers

Daniel Disney is a LinkedIn and social selling expert, trainer, author and award-winning keynote speaker. His LinkedIn expertise has earned him the title of King of LinkedIn, where he has generated over £25 million in revenue, has 1 million followers and his content reaches 10 million people every month. Daniel uses his 20 years of sales experience and his expert knowledge of social selling to help organisations turn LinkedIn into a sales and revenue generating machine. He is the number 1 expert on LinkedIn social selling and is in-demand for speaking, training and consultancy where he helps organisations maximise their growth, reach and sales through LinkedIn. Bringing an unmatched passion and enthusiasm to his keynote speeches and conference events, Daniel's energy lights up the stage and he leaves his audiences inspired and motivated. Contact Great British Speakers today to book the King of LinkedIn Daniel Disney for your next event. In 2015, Daniel set up The Daily Sales , a global community for salespeople and sales leaders, with an audience of over 1 million sales leaders and professionals across its channels. The Daily Sales is a place sales professional go to access resources, webinars and educational sales blogs. Training and Consultancy with Daniel Disney Daniel Disney is a highly popular LinkedIn & Social Selling trainer and consultant, providing bootcamps, masterclasses and custom training sessions to companies all over the world. He has trained over 10,000 people through the delivery of both in-person corporate training days and multiple-week virtual training programmes. Daniel's aim is to maximise growth for organisations by helping them achieve the maximum reach and sales through LinkedIn, Social Selling and marketing. Daniel's works with business on their LinkedIn strategy, lead generation, influencer marketing, personal branding, thought leadership. He immerses himself in the businesses he works with to help them achieve fast growth. Among the many companies, Daniel has worked with are Dell , HubSpot , Pipedrive , Travelodge , Ricoh , Canon and Amazon . Daniel Disney books Daniel Disney published his first book in 2019, titled The Million Pound Linkedin Message. The LinkedIn expert shared how one well written message helped land a £1 million pound deal. The book provides message templates and help in setting up a LinkedIn profile and how to generate results from just 15 minutes a day of social selling. In 2023, Daniel published his second book The Ultimate LinkedIn Messaging Guide . This book illustrates how powerful LinkedIn can be when people understand how to use LinkedIn messages to get noticed by employers, get attention and how to close deals. The book provides tips, templates and scripts to help readers understand how to stand out, get noticed, create connections, conversations and sales. Daniel Disney Speaking Topics Daniel provides inspirational keynote speeches and conference sessions, leaving audiences motivated with ideas on how to use LinkedIn to grow connections, conversations and sales. He can tailor talks to the needs of the audience but the following are popular speaking topics. LinkedIn and Social Selling Personal Brand Building Digital Selling Linkedin Marketing Sales Navigator Call 01753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book LinkedIn and Social Selling expert Daniel Disney for your next event. Contact us .

Daniel Raven Ellison is the founder and Chief Exploration Officer of the new National Park City Foundation , a game-changing move to make London the world's first National Park City. With the aim of making the capital radically greener, healthier, wilder and more prosperous, Daniel Raven Ellison has inspired thousands of people. As well as giving hundreds of talks, Daniel Raven Ellison has appeared on BBC Countryfile ,  NatGeo.com , the  Financial Times, Evening Standard  and  Time Out  to name a few. Supported by the Mayor of London, plans are now being made for London to be declared a National Park City. Contact – Email   Great British Speakers today to book sustainability & nature speaker Daniel Raven Ellison for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. In 2017 Daniel Raven Ellison completed an expedition with National Geographic Partners and Cisco to walk 1,686km across all of the UK's national parks and cities  while wearing a headset that mapped his emotions. Demonstrating how people, things, technology and nature can be better connected to improve life in cities, the project created an estimated 50,000,000 PR impressions around the world and won the 2017 Festival of Media award for Best Use of Geo-location. Daniel has walked across some of the world's largest cities including Mexico City, Mumbai and London. He's also been on urban polar explorations that go from the most to least violent parts of a city and walked the height of Mount Everest by only using steps in London's buildings. Most recently  he walked a 563km spiral from the far north of the capital to the city's centre  to help catalyse the London National Park City campaign. On this walk he was joined by mayors, celebrities, community activists, business leaders and local residents. In 2014 Daniel completed 125 micro-adventures across all of the UK's regions with his son. As part of a partnership between National Geographic and Toyota to promote the new RAV4, the project included climbing, kayaking, canyoning, wild swimming, hill rolling and one hundred and twenty other challenges between Cornwall and the Shetlands. For each adventure Daniel wrote adventure reports which included inspiring photography and dozens of self-shot videos. Daniel Raven Ellison - Urban Explorer As an urban explorer and geographer Daniel is fascinated by the things that shape places and how we can make them better. That's why InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in partnership with TED asked Daniel to facilitate an international conversation on the  Future of Local . The purpose of the project was to find out how the benefits of globalisation can best be balanced with the needs of local places. Daniel presented an award winning film and led conversations at TED Active in Palm Springs. Daniel was a geography teacher for nearly 7 years. During this time he was always exploring new ways to bring the outside world into the classroom and take young people out into the outside world. One of his projects involved travelling to Sao Tome and Principe, a small island state in the Gulf of Guinea, to film a virtual field trip so that his students could explore the island's communities, habitats and volcanoes. Shortly after arriving back in the UK the footage was used by The Workshop to create a cutting-edge virtual learning game for BBC Learning. An active geography campaigner, Daniel was picked to be a guest editor of BBC Radio 4's Today Programme. Daniel Raven Ellison - Public Speaker Daniel is a disruptive and highly-thought provoking speaker who uses the power of exploration to challenge people's ideas. He has given talks on every major continent bar Antarctica. See Dan's Tedx Lausanne talk on the importance of exploring Clients include  TEDx , HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific), WorldHotels in Monaco,  software giants ESRI , infrastructure designers AECOM and presented on the prestigious main stage at the National Geographic Society in Washington DC on many occasions. In his thought-provoking and inspiring talks, Daniel explains how he uses adventure to shape new ideas, challenge the status-quo and provoke positive change. His stories include walking 1,686km across all the UK's national parks and cities as a mind-reading cyborg, hiking the Height of Mount Everest without leaving London, how he's proved that New Zealand almost certainly does not exist and why he plans for his next major expedition to be just 100 metres long. Daniel Raven Ellison Speaking Topics Adventure, Change, Innovation, Sustainability & Environment Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Daniel Raven Ellison to host your next live event.   Contact us .

Since quitting a job as a really bad graphic designer in 2005, Dave Cornthwaite has developed a successful career based on his passions. He's an expert in adventure, non-motorised travel, audacity and creating work that you love. At the core, he is a record-breaking adventurer who has traveled over 20,000 miles in eleven journeys as part of his groundbreaking Expedition1000 project: 25 journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer and motivational speaker Dave Cornthwaite for your next event. Dave has written three books: the bestselling Life in the Slow Lane, a hapless search for love in Date, and BoardFree, the story of how he left his job to skateboard further than anyone ever had. His uniquely entertaining and motivational keynote presentations have been enjoyed on six continents and his passionate advocacy of the word YES has contributed to the sprouting of countless adventures worldwide, big and small. In between adventures, Dave is committed to enabling others to reach their own potential through social journeys, workshops, group expeditions and mindset-shaping projects. He founded a social enterprise called SayYesMore and a community of doers called The YesTribe, which offers a gentle solution to the mental health pressures of today's society, as well as annual mindset-exploring adventures in Iceland and paddling down the Mississippi. If his enthusiasm for simple living, the power of adventure for good and the glorious pursuit of enjoying Mondays isn't enough to get you ready for a new challenge, nothing will. DAVE CORNTHWAITE SPEAKING: With over 500 presentations to his name, Dave's contagious keynotes pose challenges and solutions, whether motivating businesses, entertaining festival crowds or inspiring students and teachers. With a story and lessons adaptable to every audience and an unequalled power to combine humour with meaning, if you're looking for a down to earth, brutally honest, funny and memorable speaker, Dave's your man. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book motivational speaker Dave Cornthwaite for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

David James, a former professional English goalkeeper and football manager, left a lasting legacy both on and off the pitch. He captured fans worldwide with his talent and personality.  During his 26-year career, David made 826 appearances and holds the record for most penalties saved in Premier League history. Renowned for his shot-stopping ability, James remains the oldest goalkeeper to have played in an FA Cup Final, a testament to his longevity and skill.  In addition to his club success, James represented England at various levels, earning 53 caps. His honours include the 1991 Best Goalkeeper award , a 1995 Football League Cup winner’s medal, and a 2008 FA Cup triumph with Portsmouth. Beyond football, James is deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting causes like Friends of Mulanje Orphans and energy charity Utilita . Today, he remains active as a football pundit and commentator across various media outlets. Contact Great British Speakers today to book former professional football, media pundit and philanthropist David James for your next event. David James was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire and he grew up supporting Luton Town FC .  At the age of 16, he signed as a youth trainee with Luton’s rivals Watford FC . In his days as a youth player, he helped Watford win the FA Youth Cup. In 1988, he was selected to play in a cup game for the senior squad. His performances quickly earned him recognition, and he was named Watford’s Player of the Season in both 1990 and 1991. David James | Liverpool FC In 1992, David made a high-profile move to Liverpool , where he gained significant attention for his athleticism and shot-stopping ability. David rose to fame together with Liverpool teammates Steve McManaman, Jamie Redknapp, and Robbie Fowler, who were nicknamed the “Spice Boys”. Although he had moments of inconsistency early in his Liverpool career, he solidified his reputation as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers. David earned the nickname “Calamity James” during his time with Liverpool due to some high-profile errors , but he rebounded strongly to establish himself as a top-tier player. David made 277 appearances for Liverpool but in 1999 he was sold to Aston Villa for for £1.8 million. David James | Later Career David’s club career took him across several Premier League teams, including Aston Villa , West Ham United , Manchester City , and Portsmouth, where he experienced a renaissance. At Portsmouth, David helped the club win the 2008 FA Cup, a crowning achievement in his career. Notably, in 2010, he became the oldest goalkeeper to play in an FA Cup Final at the age of 39. David’s final years as a player saw him moving abroad to play for ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar in Iceland and Kerala Blasters in India, where he was player/manager. His time in India was particularly significant, as he not only played for the club but also returned as head coach after retiring, contributing to the growth of football in the region. David James | International Career David had a significant international career, representing England at various levels, including the U21, B team, and senior squad. For several years, he had to play understudy for England’s regular keeper, David Seaman . When David Seaman was dropped after making a mistake in 2002, David became the new England number one. In total, he earned 53 caps for the national team between 1997 and 2010, featuring in major tournaments such as the UEFA European Championship in 2004 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010. He was known for his leadership, athleticism, and ability to perform under pressure, although his England career also had its share of ups and downs. David James | Charity Work Beyond his football career, David has been deeply committed to charitable work, using his platform to support various causes.  One of David’s most notable philanthropic endeavours is his involvement with Friends of Mulanje Orphans (FOMO), a charity based in Malawi that supports orphans by providing food, healthcare, education, and other essentials. David has been a long-time supporter of the charity, helping to raise money and awareness for their cause. He has also worked with Utilita, an energy company that focuses on supporting people to become more energy-efficient, often collaborating with them on initiatives that help low-income families. David James | Media Work After retiring from professional football, James transitioned into punditry, offering expert analysis on television and radio. He has been a regular on various sports programs, including BBC, ITV, and BT Sport, where he provides insights based on his extensive experience in the game. Known for his articulate and thoughtful commentary, David has carved out a successful second career as a pundit, where his deep understanding of the game and his candid personality resonate with viewers. He has covered major tournaments and matches, offering analysis that draws on both his highs and lows as a player. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book former England No.1, football pundit and philanthropist David James for your next event. Contact us .

David Rowan is one of the world's leading technology speakers and thought leaders. He is founding UK Editor-in-Chief, of the highly respected WIRED magazine , author of Amazon #1 business bestseller Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds (Penguin). David Rowan has delivered over 600 keynote talks around the world and event moderator for governments, WIRED, TED and the World Economic Forum Elsewhere he is technology columnist on The Times, GQ and Condé Nast Traveller. Not just a speaker, David Rowan practice's what he preaches, being an active adviser to & investor in 60+ tech startups to date. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Founding editor in chief Wired Magazine, Tech investor, author, speaker, David Rowan to host your next event. David Rowan explains compellingly how emerging technologies will impact business — and how leaders should prepare now. As founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED magazine’s UK edition, David came to know the founders of WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Google, Didi, Spotify, Xiaomi, Nest, Twitter and countless other ambitious startups from Tel Aviv to Shenzhen. David Rowan has since invested in more than 60 early-stage tech companies, including two that became billion-dollar “unicorns”, and is an adviser to Lakestar, one of Europe’s largest venture-capital funds. Buy David's book on Amazon HERE David’s Amazon #1 business bestseller Non-Bullshit Innovation: Radical Ideas from the World’s Smartest Minds (Penguin, 2019) has been published in Japan, Korea, Russia, Ukraine and beyond. The book, a 20-country quest for bold corporate innovation in the face of technology-led disruption sets out sixteen proven strategies for future-proofing a successful business — helping leaders build resilience in a post-COVID-19 world. To the right: Hear David Rowans talk on the topic of Non Bullshit Innovation at USI David has been a technology columnist for The Times, GQ, Condé Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times, and hosts a new podcast series about tech founders called Walks With Founders. He has been asked to give more than 600 keynotes in recent years and has received repeat requests to present for clients such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Google, KPMG, McKinsey, Chanel and Unilever. David has moderated events for the World Economic Forum and the UK and French governments and is increasingly in demand to host webinars and virtual conferences. David Rowan deconstructs tech trends in real-time, unpacking how major innovations like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and more, are changing businesses and consumers. He focuses on how technology-led innovation can build prosperity even in economic downturns and amid the COVID-19 crisis. He delivers fascinating and knowledgeable presentations full of insight into the future of technology together with lively examples and engaging video clips which reveal that, in some cases, the future is already here. He’s typically asked to speak about how innovation and technology are likely to impact a particular sector (from manufacturing to motoring), and what incumbent companies can do to protect themselves. He customizes every talk, and in recent months has addressed audiences in finance, fashion, utilities, television, insurance, shipping, travel, real estate and business software. He also speaks a lot about changing business models, and how companies can develop a culture of innovation. And he is still searching for the future. Hear David speak below at Internetdagarna Stockholm Keynote Talks: David Rowan is in international demand as a keynote speaker, event host and moderator, after-dinner speaker and webinar presenter. He travels frequently, and has a home studio at his London base for online presentations and moderating. His current keynote topics include: FINDING OPPORTUNITY AMID THE CRISIS: Technology offers hope for optimism as we emerge from the coronavirus crisis. Here are the growth opportunities — from re-inventing supply chains to rethinking education to building new brand heroes. WHY BUSINESS INNOVATION HAS NEVER MATTERED MORE: COVID-19 has forced business leaders to move insanely fast to adapt. But how do you build a culture of effective innovation? Here are the lessons from David’s 20-nation quest for non-bullshit innovation. Below is a talk by David, "How Smart Companies are innovating" TEN LESSONS FROM THE NON-BULLSHIT INNOVATORS: David Rowan travelled across the world to understand what it takes for businesses and governments to leverage digital transformation in exciting ways. He shares ten lessons from his new book Non-Bullshit Innovation that can be applied to all sorts of organisations. David Rowan | Keynote Talks David researches and prepares bespoke presentations for client meetings. • Why this is AI's "Netscape moment" — and what that means for your business • What exponential technologies mean for the next five years in retail/real estate/finance/media/ healthcare, etc • What a 20-country quest taught me about building an authentic culture of innovation • What carbon accounting will mean for every business • How to understand the impact of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools • Where AI, data analytics and blockchain should fit into your strategy planning • What talent wants in the new world of work • Why purpose plus profit is the new business mantra Event Moderating. David has moderated events for the UK and French governments; World Economic Forum; Pictet; Royal Academy of Engineering. He has hosted numerous awards ceremonies, frequently interviews CEOs on stage, and is often asked to host multi-day events. Call Jane Farnham on +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book technology expert David Rowan to speak at or host your next live event worldwide.   Contact us .

From stage to screen, Denise Van Outen is one of the UK’s most recognisable actors and TV presenters. She has been the narrator of The Only Way is Essex since 2010, has experience as a regular stand-in presenter for This Morning (2005), Lorraine (2010-2012), and Steph’s Packed Lunch (2020), and is a popular stage actress and singer. With acting, presenting, and singing talent, and years of experience, Denise is an instantly recognisable face. She is a popular event host, speaker, and award presenter and will bring instant class to any event. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book actress Denise Van Outen for your next event. TV AND FILM Denise Van Outen’s big break came in 1996 when she began presenting The Big Breakfast alongside favourites Johnny Vaughan, Richard Bacon , and Vanessa Feltz. This thrust her into the spotlight, and she soon became one of the most in-demand presenters on British television. She has since presented dozens of programmes, including The Friday Night Project (2005-06) and Loose Women (2017), as well as numerous musical-based shows, such as You’re The One That I Want (2007), Hairspray: The School Musical (2008), Who Dares, Sings! (2008), and Any Dream Will Do (2007) – she would go on to marry the winner of that show, Lee Mead. Denise has appeared as a contestant in popular shows Dancing on Ice (2021), Cooking With the Stars (2021), The Masked Singer (2020), and Strictly Come Dancing (2012), as well as acting in The Bill (1998), Eastenders (2015), Neighbours (2019-20), and Fireman Sam: Norman Price and the Mystery in the Sky (2020). Denise Van Outen | Theatre Denise’s love lies with the theatre. As a child, she attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and appeared in Les Misérables when she was just 11-12 years old. She has since appeared in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Chicago (2001-02; 2018), Legally Blond (2010-11), Rent (2007), Tell Me On a Sunday (2003), and numerous pantomimes. Denise Van Outen | Writing In 2011, Denise published her first book, Bumpalicious, which explored her experiences of pregnancy. This was followed up in 2012 by Adventures of Parenthood , where she wrote about first-time parenting. In 2022, Denise released her autobiography, A Bit of Me: From Basildon to Broadway, and back. The book was an instant success and would end up on the Sunday Times bestsellers list. Denise Van Outen | Corporate Work Denise partnered with M&S to become their official food taster. Whilst pregnant with her daughter, she designed and launched her own maternity clothing range with the brand Very. She has also collaborated with Matalan, Hello Fresh, Hartleys, Ninja Food, and Dr PawPaw. Denise has also worked with a number of charities, using her position to draw focus onto important causes. She has completed several challenges to raise money, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, cycling 197 miles across India, and completing a Himalayan trek in search of the Dali Lama. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book stage and screen star Denise Van Outen for your corporate event. Contact us .

Diane Youdale first reached National and International profile in the 90’s as her role as ‘Jet’ on the original ITV hit show Gladiators, with up to 11 Million viewers every Saturday evening. Originally her pedigree came from her time as a Junior Gymnastic Champion and a member of the GB Squad. Then studying at London Contemporary Dance School and the London Studio Centre. During this time, she was a member of the National Youth Theatre & The National Youth Dance Company, all of which, stood her out for a long and then varied career which went on to include working with some of the biggest names on the small and big screen. Contact Great British Speakers today to book health & wellness celebrity Gladiators 'Jet' Diane Youdale for your next event. Diane Youdale is also Radio Desk and Video Journalist trained (BBC) as well as practising as a Psychotherapist for over 20 years and as a Master Practitioner and NLP Trainer. Diane Youdale Health & Wellness Ambassador More recently, Diane has also complemented her resume by studying with the world renowned CHEK Institute, successfully completing the Holistic Lifestyle Coach certification and CHEK Exercise coach, with a particular focus in the precise field of postural analysis, corrective exercise and lower back health as well as metabolic typing, nutritional deficiencies and advanced dietary requirements. With this extremely broad set of skills, studies and accomplishments Diane is one of the most diverse, flexible and experienced performers of her generation. Diane Youdale on Gladiators Through her alter-ego Jet, Diane is held as a role model to women of all ages, and by working with a small, exclusive client base of individuals across the UK, Diane continues to hone and fine tune her insights and experience. An example of her flexibility was also exemplified during her role as resident Life Coach and resident weekly Psyche Analyst for Channel 5’s Big Brothers ‘Bit on the Side’, while concurrently choreographing the European tour of Tina Turner – ‘Break Every Rule’, the Musical. Diane Youdale TV & Media Work Diane has over 20 years’ experience in the Media and Television Industry with production, both pre-recorded and live output for BBC, ITV, SKY, Channel 4 & Channel 5. As an Actor in the ‘She Wolf’ (Universal Pictures) in 1990, to presenting ITV’s You Bet, Games Master and Finders Keepers, Children in Need, Out and About, Inside Out to name a few and Anchor in Broadcast for BBC Radio following her role of Jet. From 2011 onwards Diane has consistently been invited on to shows such as Celebrity Juice, Celebrity Pointless, Big Fat Quiz of the 90’s, Paul O’Grady Show, The Saturday Night Story, Mel & Sue Show, Inside Out, When Gameshows go Horribly Wrong, and many more. Diane Youdale Corproate & PA Appearances Diane also regularly takes part in corporate PA’s including Comic Con, National Gym operators, NHS, RAF, Halliwells Solicitors, the Welsh Assembly, and many blue-chip companies with her Core Philosophy Complete Health Programme. Diane Youdale Therapist Traning & Coaching A Therapist, Teacher, Trainer and Coach Diane has gathered a unique formula for her work with groups and individuals in health and well-being.  As a MBACP Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, she works both traditionally and with her own unique blend of modalities including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). She provides integrated, fun and easy to understand perspectives on health, fitness and well-being with her exclusive client base.  As an experienced presenter her delivery is accessible and grounded while remaining informative with her Core Philosophy three-dimensional Wellness in the Workplace programmes. Diane’s experience, variety of skills and triple-threat status is matched by her warm, easy-going and engaging nature.  She’s extremely professional and very easy to work with both in front and behind the camera.  When not working her likes are Evolution, Pre & Ancient History, Walking and being in the Sea! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Gladiator JET, Diane Youdale for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Dominic McGregor is a successful entrepreneur and advocate with a strong background in business, mental health, and sobriety. Dominic McGregor co-founded Social Chain, a global marketing agency that achieved significant growth and success. After leaving Social Chain, Dominic co-founded Fearless Adventures, an investment fund focused on supporting and scaling new businesses. Dominic McGregor is also involved in the Fearless Academy, which aims to provide education and skill development in the digital space. To hire Business Speaker and Social Chain Entrepreneur Dominic McGregor, contact us at Great British Speakers Dominic McGregor | Fearless Adventures - Business Enterprise. After leaving his previous venture, Dominic co-founded Fearless Adventures, a company focused on investing in aspiring founders aiming to rapidly scale their businesses. Drawing from his extensive experience in building and scaling successful enterprises, Dominic passionately mentors and supports these entrepreneurs both financially and emotionally. The Fearless Academy's co-founders firmly believe in the significance of cultural and professional diversity in achieving business success. They are committed to providing life-changing opportunities and enabling the business community to build teams with diverse perspectives. In early 2021, Dominic took on the role of government policy advisor at the Cabinet Office, with a focus on building digital communications. Dominic McGregor | Sobriety  In 2023, Dominic was featured in the BAFTA-nominated and award-winning documentary series "Hollyoaks In Real Life." His episode titled "Alcohol-Free At 23" showcased an open conversation with Hollyoaks veteran cast member James Sutton about his journey with alcohol addiction. He candidly shared his experiences of the pressures of running a global corporation and the expectations akin to the "Wolf of Wall Street" environment, along with his journey to sobriety and the transformations he has witnessed since then. Dominic's debut book, focusing on topics surrounding Sobriety and Business, is set to release in 2024. Dominic McGregor | Speaker - Business and Mental Health In addition to his numerous accomplishments in business, Dominic has emerged as a sought-after public speaker at various events, including renowned organisations like Capital One, Microsoft, and other globally recognised news publications. His talks encompass essential themes like mental well-being, technology, digital skills, business strategies, and achieving success. Through a range of bespoke keynotes, opinion pieces, feature interviews, commentaries, and panel discussions, he inspires and educates audiences of all sizes. Dominic McGregor Speaking Topics Advertising: Insights into the world of marketing and advertising, drawing from his success in building Social Chain and working with global clients. Culture: The significance of building a positive and inclusive culture in organizations and businesses for long-term success. Entrepreneurship: Inspirational stories and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start and scale their ventures. HR (Human Resources): Strategies for creating effective and motivated teams, emphasizing the importance of talent acquisition and retention. Innovation: Encouraging creative thinking and fostering a culture of innovation within companies to stay ahead in the market. Inspirational: Sharing his personal journey and experiences to inspire others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams. Leadership: Insights into effective leadership practices, drawing from his role as a co-founder and leader of successful ventures. Management: Best practices in managing teams and resources to achieve business goals efficiently. Marketing: Expertise in marketing and branding, with a focus on leveraging digital platforms and social media for business growth. Mental Health: Advocacy for mental health awareness and strategies for maintaining well-being, particularly in high-pressure environments. Millennial: Understanding the millennial perspective and how to harness their potential in the workplace. Mindfulness: Emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in personal and professional life for improved focus and well-being. Mindset: Shifting perspectives to cultivate a positive and growth-oriented mindset. Personal Development: Strategies for continuous learning and self-improvement to achieve personal and professional goals. Politics: Insight into the world of politics and policy, based on his experience as a government policy advisor. Psychology: Exploring psychological principles and how they influence behavior and decision-making in business and life. Self-Belief: Encouraging individuals to believe in their abilities and potential to achieve greatness. Social Media: Understanding the impact and effective use of social media in business and communication. Dominic's diverse speaking topics cater to a wide range of audiences, and his engaging storytelling and practical insights make his presentations highly valuable and memorable for attendees. As an advertising guru, Dominic is adept at taking briefs and creating the optimism content and messaging for a clients audience. Pre-briefing calls are a massive part of that process and Dom is keen to interact with organisers at an early stage. Dominic is an approved candidate for the Conservative Party and aspires to run for an MP seat in future elections. Hire entrepreneur, mental health advocate, motivational speaker & Social Chain founder Dominic McGregor for your next corporate talk or event by contacting us at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com  or call  +44 1753 439 289 to speak to a member of the Great British Talent team. Contact Us

Dominique Woolf was once a sleeve-deprived mum of three small children, and going through an identity crisis. Once a singer-songwriter who performed at Glastonbury, Dominique was looking for her new purpose. And just five years later, she had found it. As founder of the food brand The Woolf’s Kitchen – which is stocked in the likes of Selfridges – winner of Jamie Oliver’s Great Cookbook Challenge (2022) TV show, and as author of the #1 Sunday Times bestselling recipe book, Dominique’s Kitchen. Her incredible story is proof that spice is the variety of life; which is ever-present in her heritage, recipes, and products she creates. She has since used her love for spice and turned it into a speaking tool, focussing on Strategy, Persistence, Innovation, Creativity, and Execution – in other words, SPICE. From her first vision, to launching a new business during lockdown, to wowing the judges on national television, to gaining over 20,000 followers on social media, Dominique will inspire audiences with her story, and her personal and professional advice. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book cook and writer Dominique Woolf Dominique Woolf for your next event. Dominique Woolf’s love of cooking has been evident for many years. beginning in market research, Dominique has been a freelance food writer since 2018, which then expanded to cookbook writing, developing recipes, and cooking. She holds an Essential Cooking Certificate from the Leith School of Food and Wine, which she gained in 2019, and she also founded The Woolf’s Kitchen Sauces in the same year. In 2019, she founded two networking groups. The first, Creative and Entrepreneurial Women is aimed at women in creative industries, those setting up their own businesses, or freelancers. With the second being Crouch End Food People, aimed at people who work within the food industry. Inspired by her Thai heritage, Dominique has already released one very successful cookbook, with another due for release in late 2024. In 2022, she published Dominique’s Kitchen, which went on to become the #1 book in the Sunday Times charts; and in 2024 she will release The Asian Pantry: Quick and Easy, Everyday Dishes Using Big Asian Flavours . Her quick rise in the culinary industry is fascinating and inspiring, and Dominique now uses her own experience to help inspire audiences. She has appeared at various events, including The Food Exchange by Enterprise Nation, and at The Foodies Festival. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book chef and entrepreneur Dominique Woolf for your next live event or corporate video. Contact us .

Dr Alex George is a Welsh doctor and mental health advocate who has made significant contributions to public health and well-being in the United Kingdom. In 2021,  Alex was appointed as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In this role, he works to improve support for young people's mental health and influences policy to enhance mental health services within the education system. Alex is a resident presenter on ITV's "Lorraine," providing insights on medical and mental health issues. He also hosts "The Waiting Room with Dr Alex" podcast, where he interviews healthcare professionals on health and well-being topics. In addition to his media appearances, Dr Alex George is now also an established keynote speaker or guest on a panel or fireside chat. Past clients include Deloitte , British Medical Journal , Investors in People and Nottingham Trent University . Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV Doctor and Mental Health Advocate Dr Alex George for your next event. Born in 1991 in Carmarthen, Wales, Alex George pursued his passion for medicine by studying at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 2015. He began his medical career working in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Lewisham in London, where he gained extensive experience treating a wide range of acute medical conditions. Dr Alex George | Covid and Mental Health During the Covid-19 pandemic, he documented his frontline duties in his local hospital, taking to social media to highlight the negative effects of lockdown on young people struggling with their mental health. One of Alex’s biggest goals is to change the perception around mental health, comparing it to physical health. He believes that, just as physical health is taken seriously and steps are made to improve it, mental health is often thought about in a negative manner. Dr Alex George | TV Work Alex George’s widespread popularity has led to numerous appearances on high-profile television programmes, including Lorraine (2018–2021), Celebrity MasterChef , This Morning , Loose Women , The One Show  and Sky News .  He also served as the Health Editor for Good Morning Britain from 2018 to 2020, using his platform to raise awareness of key health issues. In 2021, Alex took on a new challenge as a documentary producer for BBC One and Children in Need. His documentary, Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis , shone a light on the struggles faced by young people across the UK dealing with mental health challenges. Through personal stories and real-life experiences, he explored the obstacles they encounter and highlighted the impact of community projects - some funded by Children in Need - that are working to improve young people’s wellbeing. Dr Alex George | Health Ambassador As well as his work for the UK government, Alex has worked alongside a number of charities such as Mind , YoungMinds and the Anna Freud Centre to ensure mental health is included in the national curriculum alongside Maths, English and Science. His dedication to mental health advocacy was further recognised when he was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter in July 2024 for his campaigns promoting psychological support for young people. Dr Alex George | Bestselling Book In 2021, he released his first book Live Well Every Day . It became the Sunday Times number 1 bestseller and is full of advice to keep your body and your mind healthy. The book covers the very modern health challenges of today's world - anxiety; social pressure and mental health; immune system health; how to be fit, flexible and eat well in a sedentary world; sexual health; gut health and other issues that present challenges to staying both physically and mentally healthy. Dr Alex George | Podcast Alex launched a podcast, The Waiting Room , in which he celebrated heroes in healthcare by telling their personal stories. Topics touched upon have included the impact lockdown had on pollution levels, pregnancy and childbirth, intensive care, emergency medicine, knife crime, war trauma, cosmetic dentistry and fitness, amongst many others. More recently he has launched and hosts the Stompcast podcast - a call to step outside, move your body, and nurture your mind. Each week, Dr Alex George takes a walk with a special guest, delving into insightful and inspiring conversations about mental and physical wellbeing . As they wander through nature, you’ll hear the soothing sounds of birdsong, crunching leaves, and the rhythmic pace of their steps - reminding us all of the simple power of getting outdoors. From industry experts to everyday voices with extraordinary stories, Stompcast explores what keeps people happy, balanced, and thriving . Dr Alex George | Social Media He has a rapidly growing social media presence, with over 1 million followers on TikTok, 123,000 on YouTube and a whopping 2.2 million on Instagram, in which he shares easy-to-digest information on physical and mental wellbeing, with the aim of reaching millennials and those uncomfortable with asking for help. Dr Alex George | Speaking Topics Alex has established himself as a keynote speaker, as well as taking part in fireside chats and Q&A sessions. His keynote topics include: Mental Fitness For All Do you feel that school gave you the tools to look after your mental and physical health? Neither do I. The truth is, most of us are missing out on our true potential in life, simply because we were never given the knowledge we so desperately deserve. Using my expertise in mental fitness and health, I will provide a framework that will change your life for the better. Think of the brain as your hardware and your mental health as the software. This talk  by Dr Alex George gives you the tools to upgrade both, using science backed methods and habits that will ultimately change your life. Make today day one. Men's Mental Health - Everybody's Business Men account for 75% of all suicides in the UK, yet outdated ideas - like being told to “man up,” “real men don’t talk about their feelings,” or that “stress is just part of success” - still prevent many from seeking help. We all have a son, brother, dad, or uncle - and too often, we assume it won’t affect us, until it does. This silence comes at a cost, impacting not just individuals but families, workplaces, and communities This talk challenges harmful stereotypes and offers practical, science-backed strategies to boost well-being and manage stress. Dr Alex George share simple tools, my own journey, and the lessons that led me to co-found Mettle - because when we prioritise mental fitness, everyone benefits. The Productivity Paradox - Science has the Answer Poor productivity costs the UK £140 billion per year - but the solution isn’t simply working harder. True productivity is about feeling fulfilled, working with purpose and doing what matters, For businesses, investing in employee well-being isn’t just the right thing to do - it drives profit, reduces turnover, and strengthens growth. Drawing on his books, Dr Alex George share the five key pillars to sustainable productivity, blending science with practical strategies. This talk will transform how you and your team work - boosting both performance and well-being. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Government Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George for your corporate event. Contact us .

Dr Amit Patel is an author, disability rights campaigner, motivational speaker, and independent accessibility consultant. He is registered severely sight impaired (blind) having lost his sight to keratoconus in 2013. Amit has appeared in various online and print media in the UK and around the world, as well as featuring on BBC London News, ITV London News, Channel 4 News, Channel 5 News, and Sky Sunrise. He is a regular contributor to the BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio 4, BBC 5 Live, and BBC London Radio. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book Dr Amit Patel for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Amit Patel studied medicine at Cambridge and qualified as a doctor, specialising in emergency medicine and major incidents. During medical school, Amit was diagnosed with keratoconus, a condition that changes the shape of your corneas, which is usually easily treated with a corneal transplant. However, Amit was one of the rare individuals for whom the transplants were rejected and despite traveling to the US for ground-breaking surgery, Amit lost his sight completely just one year after getting married. Since then, Amit Patel has been on a journey to learn to live with his sight loss, from learning how to make a cup of tea again to walking using a white cane. Once getting to grips with the basics himself, Amit set out to help others who were new to sight loss, through volunteering with the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Amit is now an active campaigner for accessibility, diversity and inclusion, speaking out against the issues that disabled people face daily. Dr Amit Patel and Kikia the guide dog In September 2014, and after only 6 weeks on the waiting list, Amit was matched to his first Guide Dog, Kika, a white Labrador. Together, Amit and Kika travel through London and its surrounds on a daily basis, charting their journeys, challenges and the people they meet on their travels via their Twitter accounts (@Kika_GuideDog and @BlindDad_UK) and Instagram (@Kika_GuideDog). Amit is a total thrill seeker with an incredibly infectious and up-beat personality. He has worked with some amazing brand campaigns. Amit reached out to Toyota in 2018 requesting them to “Help me drive again”. He took on the Star In A Reasonably Priced Car challenge - Where he drove the 5th ever fastest time around the track! And he’s always looking for his next impressive and exciting project to challenge him (and Kika!). Below: Amit Patel becomes the 6th fastest driver ever round the Top Gear Dunsfold test track Amit’s first book, ‘Kika & Me’ is published by Pan Macmillan. Amit is married to Seema and they have 2 children alongside his Guide Dog Kika, who is 6 years old. Dr Amit Patel | Public Speaking Amit has also proved to be an inspirational public speaker, addressing staff and business conferences for a large number of leading blue chip businesses. Such as American Express, Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), The Eden Project, AXA, BCLP Law Firm, MUFG, NHS, The Small Awards, Smart Energy GB and Purple Beach. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book blind entrepreneur Dr Amit Patel to speak at your next live or virtual event.   Contact us .

Dr Brooke Vandermolen – or “The OBGYN Mum” as she’s known online – is an Obstetrics and Gynaecological doctor, as well as a mother to two children. After a difficult experience finding accurate, evidence-based information to guide her through her own pregnancies and parenthood, she began sharing her own insights and tips around pregnancy, birth, fertility and menopause through social media and blog posts. Her evidence-based information has taken the internet by storm, smashing down taboos of previously reserved areas of medicine, such as women’s health. She is a brilliant contributor, public speaker, host, brand consultant and social influencer, and is on a mission to talk openly about women’s health and parenthood. Contact Great British Speakers today to book women's health specialist and OBGYN Mum Brooke Vandermolen for your next event. An expert in her field, Dr Brooke Vandermolen has created online digital content for the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and the wider NHS, as well as working with and speaking for the Department of Health. She reviews patients with a range of gynaecological concerns as well as performing and assisting in laparoscopic and open surgery. Besides being popular online, Brooke’s research into maternal medicine and high-risk pregnancies has been presented at major international conferences and published in prominent medical journals. As an experienced medical writer and online personality, Brooke has been featured in a range of UK media outlets including in The Telegraph, Vogue, The Daily Mail, Women’s Health, The Sun, The Daily Express and on The Huffington Post and Net Doctor. She has also contributed blogs to the ‘Charlotte Stirling-Reid – Baby and Child Nutritionist website, as well as the ‘Boots Presents’ Taboo Talk podcast where she discussed periods and hormones. She has worked alongside a number of companies such as Holland & Barratt, Elvie, Boots, Babybjorn, Mooncup, the NHS and Tena to ensure their pregnancy-related information is factually correct and evidence-based. She is a popular face at medical events such as The European Health-Tech Innovation Week and the Giant Health London Event. These types of events are held with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of people around the world, successfully driving improved healthcare outcomes and business collaborations and supporting health-tech entrepreneurs and investors. She has experience at speaking in front of many different corporations including Tesco, Santander, Ernst &Young and many more. . Dr Brooke Vandermolen speaking topics Typical speaking topics include matters around and including: Fertility, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Positive Birthing Experiences,  Childbirth During a Pandemic, Ante/Post Natal, Hypnobirthing, Menopause. Dr Brooke Vandermolen keynote talks in detail:   Dr Brooke Vandermolen | Women's Health | Let’s talk  Women’s health issues have been brushed under the carpet, or discussed in hushed voices for far too long. If we understand our bodies we can ensure we are empowered to identify any issues earlier and seek the help that we need.  In this talk we will cover common questions about periods, pregnancy loss and what check-ups you should have to make sure you stay healthy. We will also discuss how you can help support your colleagues and friends who may be going through health issues or surgery relating to gynaecological problems. There will be the opportunity to ask questions to an expert in the field,  so bring any burning concerns or ready to ask something you have just always wondered! Dr Brooke Vandermolen | Women's Health | A conversation about Menopause Half the population go through the menopause, but yet many of us have no idea what to expect, or how to support friends and colleagues who may be suffering. This session aims to break down taboos and preconceptions of this important time in women lives, showing that there IS life after the menopause.  We will cover how it can impact you, both at home and in the workplace, and also give you some practical tips for managing the most troublesome symptoms. We will discuss how you support friends, colleagues and employees through this time and there will be time to answer questions and share your stories.  Dr Brooke Vandermolen |  Women's Health | A conversation about Fertility Many of us take for granted that falling pregnant will be straightforward. In fact infertility is far more common than many of us realise, with friends and colleagues often suffering in silence behind closed doors.  In this session we will discuss what infertility is and what can be done to improve a couple's chances of conception. We will cover what actually happens if you need IVF and what different options are available for single parents and couples in same-sex relationships.  We will also share helpful ideas if you are supporting friends and colleagues, including what you can say to be helpful, and also phrases that you should definitely avoid saying! Above all, this workshop is a safe space to share experiences and discuss a topic that is often difficult to navigate alone. Dr Brooke Vandermolen |  Pregnancy loss matters: Learn what can cause miscarriage and pregnancy loss and what can be expected from the recovery process. In order to support grieving parents best, you can learn about their employment rights after miscarriage and what steps can be taken to support their return to work. This can positively benefit employee retention rate and productivity, as well as enhancing their experience and comfort in the workplace.  Dr Brooke Vandermolen |  Women's Health | A conversation about Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a pivotal moment in the lives of women and birthing people. It is accompanied by so many physical changes as well as having effects on emotional wellbeing and a shift in priorities at home which can affect the work-life balance. This session covers what challenges pregnant people may encounter in each trimester. In the first trimester we will discuss the risk of miscarriage and how to support someone who may go through this. We will discuss the physical changes expected in the second trimester and also some of the workplace adjustments that should be considered. Finally we will discuss the third trimester of pregnancy and the effect this has on the body and what you can do to help support her. Dr Brooke Vandermolen - Chair, moderator facilitator Brooke is confident at chairing events, hosting webinars and workshops, sitting in on Q&A sessions, and chairing focus groups and charity events. Her education, career and personal life gives her a wide range of experience to educate and delight an audience of any size. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book female health, gynaecological doctor, Pregnancy, Fertility, Birth, Ovarian Cancer & Menopause speaker Dr Brooke Vandermolen for your next event. Contact us .

Dr Hannah Fry is a mathematician, best-selling author, podcast host, TV presenter, and professor in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL. In 2018, Hannah was awarded the prestigious Christopher Zeeman Medal – named after famed mathematician Professor Sir Christopher Zeeman – for her contributions to helping the public understand mathematical science. She is also a popular keynote speaker known for her love for mathematics and how it relates to the modern world, and her passion for getting audiences loving maths. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book STEM Speaker Dr Hannah Fry for your next event. IN THE MEDIA Dr Hannah Fry’s expertise in mathematical sciences is regularly called upon in the media, and has led her to present a number of television programmes, radio shows and podcasts. Her ability to engage and enthuse people with even the most complicated topics is equally evident on TV, on the radio, on podcasts and in books. A regular on UK television, American network Bloomberg signed Hannah to front a new Science and Technology series The Future with Hannah Fry (2023).  The show is set to bring complex subjects into a more understandable medium, and includes interviews, field visits and expert conversation, looking into AI, climate, cryptocurrency, chemistry and ethics. She has presented documentaries and related programmes such as The Secret Genius of Modern Life (2022), Unvaccinated (2022), It’s a Numbers Game (2021), Victorian Sensations (2019), A Day in the Life of Earth (2018), Magic Numbers: Hannah Fry’s Mysterious World of Maths (2018), Size Matters (2018), Contagion! The BBC Four Pandemic (2018), The Joy of Data (2016), Calculating Ada: The Countess of Computing (2015), and Climate Change by Numbers (2015). In 2022, she presented the documentary Making Sense of Cancer for BBC’s Horizon. This looked into the issue surrounding cancer diagnoses and how we treat it. This was stemmed from her own diagnosis of cervical cancer at just 36 years old, and wanting to make sense of the overwhelming medical information thrown at her, whilst balancing her own fear and emotion. 2022 also saw the release of The Future with Hannah Fry   where Hannah strives to find scientifical answers about what our futures may hold. She has also appeared as a guest or herself on The Golden Thread (2021), Question Time (2020), Countdown (2019), Britain’s Greatest Invention (2017), and Stand-Up Maths (2016). PODCASTING & RADIO As well as being a familiar face on our TV screens, Hannah can often be heard on the radio or industry related podcasts. Her BBC Radio 4 show, presented with geneticist Adam Rutherford, The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry , has been running for over 20 series, and is described as a wonderful playful romp through topics including the pyramids, tides, colour and colour-blindness, Wi-Fi, teenagers, runny noses, smell, and gravity. In contrast, her work on DeepMind: The Podcast takes a more in-depth look into the world of Artificial Intelligence and fascinating stories from the frontline of AI research. She has also appeared on BBC Radio 4’s podcast More or Less: Behind the Stats (2022) on the numbers of cancer. SPEAKING Hannah’s expertise makes her a popular international speaker on STEM, particularly mathematics, and has cemented her reputation as an inspirational female figure in the industry. Her skills have inspired hundreds of thousands of people around the world and on her social media, where she has over a quarter of a million followers. As of 2023, Hannah has given two highly successful TED talks: Is Life Really That Complex? (2012) which has been seen by over 900,000 viewers, and T he Mathematics of Love (2015), which has been viewed a whopping 5.6 million times! See The Mathematics of Love TED talk below: WRITING Hannah regularly contributes to the New Yorker and other print media, and is the author of several critically acclaimed books. In 2015, she wrote The Mathematics of Love , a short guide on the mathematics of romance and love. She followed this up in 2017 with The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus alongside Dr Thomas Oleron Evans. She has since written Rutherford & Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged) (2021), which made it on to Amazon’s ‘Cosmology’ bestsellers list, and Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine (2019), which was shortlisted for a number of prestigious literary awards, and went on the win the 2020 Asimov prize. SPEAKING TOPICS - Mathematics and Science - STEM - The Future - Crystal Balls and Coronavirus - Math, Data and the Future - Patterns in Human Behaviour - Artificial Intelligence - Big Data and Bias - Smart Cities - Technology - The Trouble With Automation Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book mathematics expert Dr Hannah Fry for your corporate event.  Contact us .

Dr Kate Allatt (D Litt) astonishingly recovered from most people’s worst nightmare, like waking up in the middle of an operation unable to move, after a faulty anaesthetic.  To think, feel, see and hear, and yet be unable to move anything below her eyelids.  Kate was suffering from Locked-In Syndrome.  Three months after leaving the hospital she founded Fighting Strokes her registered charity and astonishingly ran again on her first stroke anniversary. To hire motivational speaker Dr Kate Allatt contact Great British Speakers at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call +44 1753 439 289 Dr Kate Allatt (D Litt) is a proven mind-blowing inspirational and motivational speaker/trainer. Dr Allatt blew doctors' minds by fully recovering after they wanted to turn off her life support machine. Kate suddenly suffered a condition where she could think, feel, see and hear normally yet move absolutely nothing for months. Think of it like being ‘buried alive’ and you’ll get the idea. Dr Kate Allatt Influencer But Kate’s personal recovery was nothing compared to the impact she has gone on to make over the last 13 years from her internationally published book, to founding her own global registered charity – just three months after leaving – to being invited by the Deputy PM to the Olympic Opening Ceremony, to pioneering research, to meeting The Queen, talking on Cunard and all over the world, to delivering a TEDx, to being an Ambassador for tech companies, her consultancy and to developing her unique training courses that don’t just ‘talk her talk’ but ‘walk her talk'.  Kate does exactly what she says on the tin! She is driven by her passion to continue making a huge, positive difference in the world! Today, Dr Kate Allatt works extensively to coach the NHS leadership and The Big Four, teaching about the value of compassion, resiliency, growth mindset and how to achieve more with less. Dr Kate Allatt - Speaking Topics Her wow keynotes, talks, after dinner and face-to-face and online training courses include: ‘Trust me, you CAN learn resiliency superpowers!’ (For leaders) ‘Calm your anxiety & get a grip’ (For employers and employers) ‘Let’s talk about sexuality with stroke survivors’ (For Health professionals) ‘Learn to love change and adversity!’ (For leaders) ‘It’s a growth mindset thing!’ (For everyone) ‘Don’t just box tick, people of disability add real value at work’ (For HR professionals) Other themes include: Adversity, Change Management, Resiliency, Anxiety, Diversity Inclusion, Communication, Mental Health, Healthcare Sexuality Conversations, Growth Mindset Dr Kate Allatt in the Media As seen on; BBC Breakfast, BBC Jeremy Vine, BBC Victoria Derbyshire TV, BBC Today, BBC Newsnight, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Sheffield, The One Show, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, RTL Germany, ABC Australia, America, South America, South Africa, The Times, The Times on Sunday, The Indian Times, Readers Digest, Woman & Home, Woman, The Good Housekeeping Guide, BBC World Service, Sky News, GLOBO TV, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, etc... Dr Kate Allatt's internationally published book: Running Free: Breaking out of Locked-In Syndrome was published in 2011. In Dr Kate Allatt's Own Words "In early February, I was invited on BBC radio to talk about my daring charity climb up the Western Breach of Kilimanjaro, for my fortieth birthday, in June 2010. I was a super fit, fell runner, digital marketer, married, and devoted mother of three young children – Woody 5, Harvey 8 India 10 – but our lives were to change forever. Just four days after that bubbly radio interview, I suddenly suffered a catastrophic brain stem stroke. Kilimanjaro never happened.  I emerged from my medically induced coma and was considered vegetative. However, I could actually think, feel, see and hear normally but was just unable to move a single muscle. I felt ‘buried alive’, ‘trapped inside my body' as I suffered the terrifying condition known as Locked-In Syndrome, at the age of 39.  However, a chance telephone call from the same radio producer was to transform my shattered life, and thus give it meaning and purpose.  More importantly, I was able to help transform the shattered lives of equally written-off, forgotten, people, affected by Locked In Syndrome, globally, The results are nothing short of astonishing. I’ve learnt how important it is for people to be given a good quality of life back in the community.  It’s simply not good enough to pat ourselves on the back for skillfully saving the lives of people who would have simply died a few years ago.  We must consider how we can help make these survivors be the best they can be in our communities afterwards.  Presently, most long-term Locked In Syndrome survivors merely just  ‘exist’ pitifully in our nursing homes. I’ve also learnt there are ‘no promises, just possibilities’  and  HOPE ". My Life Without Limits.  Dr Kate Allatt Keynote Talk. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book motivational speaker Dr Kate Allat for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a passionate space scientist, television presenter, author, and STEM speaker. In 2009, Maggie was awarded an MBE for her services to science education. Her first TV programme,  Do We Really Need the Moon?  (2011) brought her to the attention of the masses and showed that space science needn’t be difficult to access and understand. The show earned her the Talkback Thames New Talent Award in December 2011. She has since won several awards for her expertise, including the ‘Out of the Box Thinking Award’ by Yale University, and the William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics for her public engagement in sciences. She has also been named an honorary doctor of science by the University of Bath, University of Leicester, and Loughborough University, and has been recognised on the UK Powerlist’s ‘Top Most influential Black People’ three times. Contact Great British Speakers today to book space scientist TV presenter, STEM speaker Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock for your next event. Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s early life was not as bright as it is now. She was unsettled, attending over a dozen different schools, diagnosed with dyslexia, and placed in remedial classes. Therefore, it wasn’t school that set her on the path for which she’s best known. It was, in fact, television – The Clangers and Star Trek, to be precise. With support from her father and the belief that "a black girl with learning difficulties" can succeed, she graduated with a degree in Physics and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. As well as being a brilliant theoretical scientist, she has also spent her career building bespoke instruments to help in industrial environments, such as handheld land mine detectors and an optical subsystem for the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - THE BUSINESSWOMAN Maggie is an incredibly busy woman; not only does she present successful television shows, provide keynote speeches, and write critically acclaimed books, she also has her own company, Science Innovation Ltd. Through this, she provides public engagement activities, tours schools and other education establishments – where she has spoken to over half a million people around the globe – and produces scientific films, such as Space in the UK.   She also worked for the UK Government in 2020-21 as a commissioner on Race and Ethnic Disparities, a unit established following the Black Lives Matter protests. Together, the commission investigated race and ethnic disparities in the UK and what needs to be done to eliminate them. Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - IN THE MEDIA Maggie is a frequent face on our television screens as a presenter, guest and scientific expert. She has offered her expertise on shows including  I Literally Just Told You  (2021-22),  The UnXplained with William Shatner  (2021),  Duck Quacks Don’t Echo  (2015-17),  The Science of Dr Who  (2012),  Brave New World With Stephen Hawking  (2011), and  Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention  (2010). She is also a popular guest on panel shows such as  Countdown  (2023),  The Wheel  (2020-22),  Richard Osman’s House of Games  (2020-22), and  QI  (2021); plus news programmes including  The Big Breakfast  (2021),  Sky News  (2021), and  Good Morning Britain  (2017). Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - THE SKY AT NIGHT However, she is best known on our TV screens as a scientific presenter, hosting astronomy shows such as The Sky at Night (2014-), CBeebies Stargazing (2014-17), Stargazing Live: Back to Earth (2014), and Stargazing Live (2014). Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK -  WRITING Maggie is keen to make science – specifically space science – accessible to as many people as possible. As well as her business and television programmes, she has also written several books, aimed at a wide range of ages. These include StarFinder for Beginners (2017), which was a bestseller in two of Amazon’s space categories, The Sky at Night: Book of the Moon – A Guide to our Closest Neighbour (2018), Dr Maggie’s Grand Tour of the Solar System (2019), and The Sky at Night: The Art of Stargazing: My Essential Guide to Navigating the Night Sky (2023). Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - SPEAKING Maggie has spoken to over 500,000 young people and adults on science, space, engineering, and other STEM-related topics. One of the reasons she became a scientist was to challenge perceptions and stereotypes put on children of a different race, from a complex background, from a lower class system, or are affected by gender imbalance, and it’s these themes she takes to her school speaking engagements. Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - KEYNOTE TALKS - The Power to Dream - The Dawn of a New Space Era - Inspiring Scientists - Women in Science: The Challenge - Follow Your Dream Dr MAGGIE ADERIN-POCOCK - SPEAKING TOPICS - STEM - Women in Science - Business Management - Female Entrepreneurs - Race and Racism - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality She has spoken at the likes of the Space-Comm Expo in 2022, the 2022/23 GCSE Science Live!, Expo 2020 Dubai UAE, RSE Con UK 2019, Subsea Expo Awards 2023, and the Isle of Wight Literary Festival 2023. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Astrologist, STEM, Equality Diversity Inclusion speaker, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock for your corporate event. Contact us .

Dr Michelle P King is an international expert on inequality and organisational culture, a bestselling author and award-winning speaker. Michelle P King is a senior advisor to the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign and previously held the position of Director of Inclusion for Netflix, and Head of UN’s Women’s Global Innovation Coalition, working to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. Michelle is highly-regarded speaker, having spoken at more than 500 events including the Nobel Peace Prize Conference. She regularly provides keynotes, fireside chats and masterclasses with leading companies like Fifa , Guardian , Amazon , Dior , FedEx and Morgan Stanley . In 2020, Michelle founded The Culture Practice , a global consultancy which provides organisational leaders with inclusion coaching needed to create cultures that value difference. Dr Michelle P King has five degrees, 10 years of experience and two decades of international experience within the private sector. She is a true expert in her field and is deserving of her many accolades, including the 2020 LinkedIn Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace and Top 100 Women at Davos. To hire inequality, inclusion and women's empowerment expert for your next business event contact Great British Speakers  today Dr Michelle P King has spent over a decade researching inequality and has earned five degrees, including: Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Organizational Psychology Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology Master of Business Administration Post Graduate Degree in Journalism PhD in Management. Dr Michelle P King is currently doing a post-doctoral research fellowship with Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Dr Michelle P King | The Culture Practice Michelle founded the international consultancy The Culture Practice in 2020 and has since worked with a number of leading companies working on diversity, equality and inclusion, building strategic roadmaps, innovative solutions and toolkits to help businesses create successful cultures that truly values difference. Dr Michelle P King | Books and Media In 2020, Michelle P King published her first book The Fix: Overcome the Hidden Barriers Holding Women Back at Work. The book provides a practical roadmap for women to address inequality and make the workplace work for them. Her second book titled How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself was published in 2023. This book helps readers navigate the unwritten rules of the workplace, understanding the key to success and identifies how to find meaning and remain authentic in the business world. Michelle has been featured in the Financial Times, Bloomberg, CNN, The Economist, The Times, CNBC, Fortune, Time, Business Insider, The Times, Daily Mail and LinkedIn Editors. Awards and Accolades for Dr Michelle P King 2019 Inspiring Innovator Award, by Women in Tech Founders2020 Nobel Peace Prize Conference Speaker LinkedIn 2020 Top Voice For Equity In The Workplace Top 100 Women at Davos by Global Women’s Leadership Experts 2020 AXIOM Business Book Awards: Silver medal winner Why Book Dr Michelle P King? Michelle P King is a globally recognised expert in diversity, equality and inclusion. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience to support organisations create cultures that value difference. Michelle has five degrees, with 10 years of research into inequality. Her talks provide insights that all organisations will benefit from. Michelle breaks down complex issues, leaving her audience with easily applied actions.  Michelle can custom-design events that are tailored to the needs of the organisation, which are guaranteed to keep audiences engaged and focused. As well as keynote speeches, Michelle P King can also provide fireside chats, online training, audience Q&A, masterclasses, and board and executive advisory sessions. Dr Michelle P King Clients include: Amazon, Dior, FIFA, JP Morgan, Netflix, UN Women, TEDx, EY, FedEx, Linkedin, Infosys, Bank of Singapore, Sanofi, WEF, Harvard Business Review, MetLife and Nsdaq. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book internationally renowned expert on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion for your next event.   Contact us .

Dr Nighat Arif is a family NHS and Private GP, specialising in women’s health and family planning. Basked in Buckinghamshire, she is able to consult fluently with patients in Urdu and Punjabi which brings a great deal of trust from her community. She is also a medical educator, providing training to local trainee GPs as well as at National conferences. She works as an outreach clinician, meeting with doctors, nurses and community teams to discuss the unmet health needs for Pakistani communities who are less likely to engage with health professionals. She is also a freelance doctor providing tips on healthcare for TV programmes such as This Morning (2020-) and BBC Breakfast (2020-), where she has discussed the likes of organ donation, vaccinations and weight-loss jabs. Having worked in the healthcare industry for over ten years, Nighat is now a popular professional speaker, with particular focus on different cultures and promoting diversity and inclusion in medicine. Contact Great British Speakers today to book GP Dr Nighat Arif for your next event. Dr Nighat Arif - Medicine & The Media Dr Nighat Arif’s medical history includes working as the lead clinician for residents at the Fremantle Dementia Residential home where she cared for over 60 patients with acute medical problems, as well as for Oxford Mental Health NHS Trust in adult and elderly psychiatry. She was nominated for the Bevan Prize for Health and Wellbeing for her exceptional commitment to advancing wellbeing in her community. Her expertise is highly sought after and she contributes regular medical blogs to the DOCTORnow website which allows patients to refer to them for advice on common conditions. She has also had several medical papers published, as well as articles for magazines including British Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Medicine, OK, Red, Stylist and Women’s Health. Dr Nighat Arif Menopause Specialist She has a particular interest in women’s health and the menopause. She made a guest appearances on BBC Breakfast for a campaign called ‘Wake Up To The Menopause’. She is passionate about making menopause less of a taboo subject for all, but particularly for women for whom English is not their first language. She is a confident voice on the radio and has appeared on a range of radio channels including BBC Three Counties, Times Radio, Talk Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network and BBC Berkshire. She has also appeared as an esteemed guest on a number of podcasts including Surgical Spirit, Diane Danzebrink, Sikh Forgiveness where she has discussed depression, anxiety, the menopause and other medical issues, HerSpirit alongside Louise Minchin, the ‘HuffPost’ podcast, the Alternative Health podcast where she discussed difficulties faced by women in healthcare, gender inequality and how stress can affect the compassionate capabilities of overworked medical staff, and Dr Louise Newson’s menopausedoctor podcast where she explored how the menopause is talked about (or not talked about) in cultures where women’s health issues are kept “under the veil”. Dr Nighat Arif Charity Work Unsurprisingly for someone whose passion is health and wellbeing, Dr Nighat is highly involved with a number of charitable organisations. She is an ambassador for charities including Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, The Good Grief Trust, Sikh Forgiveness and HerSpirit; she does a huge amount of work for NHS Blood and Transplant; is a member of Team Halo who work with the UN to spread understanding around vaccines; as well as NOON as their online health expert. The cause she is most passionate about is that of organ donation. After her young son’s liver failed, there was a rush to find a match for an organ transplant. Unfortunately, she was aware that sign-up to the register from BAME residents was very low, and she even considered giving her son part of her own liver. She appeared on the likes of BBC Breakfast to encourage more people from BAME communities to sign up to the organ donor register. Dr Nighat Arif Keynote Speaking Dr Nighat is confident in front of an audience and has hosted women’s health workshops and keynote speeches. This natural ability to connect with an audience has not gone unnoticed and in 2020 she hosted a talk about the effects of chillies on our bodies for BBC’s Food, Truth or Scare. She has spoken for the UK Commission on Bereavement, as an ambassador for Wellbeing of Women and presented data from Team Halo at the G7 Summit Vaccine Confidence Project. She is incredibly relaxed and confident on camera and is keen to build on a career as an expert GP whilst remaining authentic to her values as a British Pakistani, Muslim woman and mothe r.  Dr Nighat Arif Speaking topics - Diversity and Inclusion - Cultural Change - Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing - Women’s Medical Problems - Menopause - Minority Groups and Healthcare Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Television GP and Charity Campaigner Dr Nighat Arif for your corporate event. Contact us .

Dr Ozak Esu is a multi-award-winning professional electronic and electrical engineer and STEM advocate from Nigeria. Growing up in Nigeria, motivated Ozak to pursue engineering by the challenges posed by electricity shortages. Her aspirations revolve around making meaningful contributions to the development of enduring and sustainable solutions. “Developing a new method, improving an existing engineering method, mastering a new software, technique, opportunities to travel for work, and successfully managing a project from concept design to construction excite me.” Contact Great British Speakers today to book electrical engineer and STEM advocate Dr Ozak Esu for your next event. Dr Ozak Esu completed her A-Levels in mathematics, physics and geography in school in Lagos, Nigeria. It was here that she became interested in engineering; “The frequent power cuts which I experienced that made me decide to take a keen interest in physics.” Once settled in the UK, she went on to study at Loughborough University, receiving a £54,000 scholarship for her postgraduate study, focussing on wind turbine blades. Her PhD demonstrated the opportunities for instrumenting low-cost sensors in consumer electronics. Her findings were published in scientific journals such as Renewable Energy, System and REWE. She also presented her findings at international conferences across Europe and the US; in 2013 she presented it at the Harnessing the Energy-Women’s Engineering Society Conference. Whilst studying, she began working at multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy company Cundall, where she led the appraisal of existing electrical infrastructure, as well as the design, construction and installation of new electrical building services on a national and international level. She was also part of the team for the Energy Systems Catapult office in Birmingham, which was awarded the prestigious British Council for Offices ‘Fit Out of Workplace’ Midlands Regional Award in 2017. Dr Ozak Esu Sustainability in Engineering In 2011, aged 20, she graduated with a First Class Honours in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Loughborough University, where she was also awarded a scholarship to take her PhD in Advanced Signal Processing and Wind Energy, which she completed in 2016. In 2019, she joined the Building Research Establishment as their technical lead in smart buildings, tasked with researching challenges relating to the Internet of Things (IoT) within the UK construction industry. She then moved to Switzerland where she works as the Technical Project Manager at Hilti Group, leading innovation at their Corporate Research and Technology Centre, particularly looking at fastening and application technology. She is currently a distinguished Chartered Electronic and Electrical Engineer at ClimateNow, a worldwide multimedia platform. In this role, she elucidates essential scientific concepts, technologies, and policies pertaining to the ongoing global climate crisis. Dr Ozak Esu - Educational Guest Lecturer Ozak Esu is particularly interested in why women and ethnic minorities have trouble gaining professions in the  STEM industry. " I strongly believe in the Venn diagram analogy that engineering is the intersection between scientific knowledge and societal need. There's no gender discrimination in that definition so don't exclude yourself from contributing, or deprive us of your skills, talent, knowledge and ideas to solve problems." She also serves as a guest lecturer at the Universities of Bath, Lincoln, Loughborough and London South Bank. She is also an advisor for ClimateNow’s website and podcast, helping to explain the key scientific ideas, technologies and policies relevant to the global climate crisis. Dr Ozak Esu - Campaigner for Diversity on Science Technology, Engineering & Math Ozak is passionate about STEM outreach and volunteering initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry. She also seeks to empower women and minority ethnic groups working in the STEM industry. This includes tutoring, mentoring and creating content for lectures, as well as delivering public speeches at events such as The Alan Turing Institute Gamechangers for STEM and The Better Future Tour in partnership with Shall UK; judging STEM competitions, and sitting on live panels at events like Tomorrow’s Engineers Big Assembly, the Norwich Science Festival, The Big Bang Fair and the FIRST LEGO League. See Dr Ozak Esu at The Alan Turing Institute below talking about Championing equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM: Dr Oak Esu - Multi Award Winning Engineer She was named one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s ‘Top 50 Women in Engineering under 35’ list in 2017 along with The Telegraph’s ‘Top 50 Women in Engineering under 35’ list. She won the Generation for Change (G4C) Constructing Excellence Midlands ‘Young Professional of the Year’ and ‘The David Bucknall Rising Star’ awards in 2017. She was also the recipient of two prestigious awards from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); the IET Mike Sargeant Career Achievement Medal and the 2017 IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year award. Ozak has extensive media and public engagement experience gained from her ambassadorial role promoting the IET and engineering through radio and TV interviews and by engaging with pupils, students, parents, teachers, organisations and members of parliament. Dr Ozak Esu - Promoting Science for Ethnic Minorities A lot of Ozak’s time is spent working alongside initiatives aiming to empower women and minority ethnic groups to study and work in STEM-related disciplines. These include serving in roles as being a panellist for the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK), research student contributor to Loughborough University’s Athena SWAN Award Committee investigating barriers preventing female students from progressing on to roles in academia, and mentor at The Visiola Foundation in Nigeria. She also talks about her academic and professional experiences to students in schools and universities, promoting STEM careers. She has been involved with a number of campaigns over the years including Careers in STEM, Portrait of an Engineer and HM Government Year of Engineering 2018. In 2018 she was profiled in The Daily Mail as ‘The Doctor Engineering Real Chance’. She has also featured and published in Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan Magazine (The IET’s Portrait of an Engineer), The Guardian Life Nigeria, Levers in Heels, Mail and Guardian. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book STEM speaker and engineer Dr Ozak Esu for your corporate event. Contact us .

Dr Philippa Kaye is an inspirational GP, author, journalist and TV broadcaster with an particular interest in women’s health. Philippa is a regular presenter on This Morning and Talk TV, and often contributes to written and online media, including being the medical expert for several magazines including My Weekly Special and That’s Life. Philippa has worked in paediatrics, gynaecology, care of the elderly, acute medicine, psychiatry and is now a GP. In 2007, Philippa published her first book The Fertility Handbook and since then has published a further ten books on subjects including cancer, menopause, fertility, pregnancy, child health, child development and diabetes. Explaining medical problems and procedures in simple language that non-medics can understand is one of Philippa’s strengths and is evident in her success on TV and in her books. In 2019 and at the age of 39 her life and career would take an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Within a week Philippa was in hospital having the tumour in her bowel removed and after chemotherapy and further surgery she got the all clear in 2020. Philippa found writing a diary helped her cope with her cancer diagnosis and her subsequent experience. The retelling of her cancer journey and the emotional outpouring was turned into a her book: Doctors Get Cancer too. Philippa is much in demand for TV and corporate work on a wide range of health and wellness topics. Contact Great British Speakers today to inspirational GP, cancer survivor, author and broadcaster Dr Philippa Kaye for your next event. Dr Philippa Kaye Background Philippa was always fascinated with science and people and medicine was the perfect way to combine these two fascinations. Philippa is a Londoner and moved away to study medicine at Downing College Cambridge, before returning to Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ to do her clinical training in paediatrics, gynaecology, care of the elderly, acute medicine, psychiatry and general practice. Dr Philippa Kaye | Media Dr Philippa regularly appears on This Morning, sharing advice and information on women's health and paediatrics. She regularly appears on podcasts, including on Liz Earle's Friday Five podcast and is on You Tube giving interviews on a range of topics. A video of her carrying out a smear test has been viewed 15.4 million times. She is also the medical expert for Woman , Woman & Home , That’s Life and My Weekly Special magazines. Philippa is also the doctor advisor to Ann Summers on sexual wellness. Dr Philippa Kaye Books Dr Philippa Kaye has published numerous books with the second edition of The M Word: Everything You Need to Know About the Menopause released in 2023. The first edition reached number 2 in the Amazon charts. The book aims to break the taboo of menopause. The book helps women understand that they do not need to suffer due to the menopause and explains symptoms, treatments and how to manage relationships. The book has received glowing reviews, including from DJ Sara Cox and broadcaster Vanessa Feltz. In 2021 Philippa published Doctors Get Cancer Too: A Doctor's Diary of Life and Recovery from Cancer , the moving story of her journey being on both sides of the desk, sharing her insights not only through the diagnosis and treatment but in surviving and thriving through cancer. The book aims to help patients and their loved ones feel better understood, more prepared and less alone. Other books authored by Philippa include Breasts: An Owner's Guide , which is a taboo-breaking informative and practical guide helping readers understand and care for their most mythologised and objectified body part. In 2010 Dr Philippa Kaye released Your Pregnancy Week by Week: Practical and reassuring advice from conception to birth . The guide for mums-to-be provides weekly updates on baby development, how and why the body is changing as well as guidance on what can be done to ensure a smooth pregnancy. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book inspirational doctor, author, broadcaster and cancer survivor Dr Philippa Kaye to speak at your next event.   Contact us .

Rangan is a member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners and has been a practising GP for nearly 20 years. He is currently regarded as one of the most influential doctors in the UK and wants to change how medicine will be practiced in years to come. He has been called a pioneer and is changing the way that we look at illness. He is known for finding the root cause of people's problems and he highlighted his methods in the ground-breaking BBC television show,  Doctor in the House , which has been shown in over 70 countries around the world. He has been placed in the Pulse Power 50 list for influential GPs consecutively for the past 2 years. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV doctor & health & wellness speaker Dr Rangan Chatterjee for your next event. He is the author of the international best-seller,  The Four Pillar Plan   which has already become one of the top 10 selling Health titles of the past 5 years. Rangan’s latest book The Stress Solution launched at the beginning of 2019 and hit the number 1 spot on the Amazon best seller list. Rangan Chatterjee Podcasts Rangan Chatterjee hosts the #1 iTunes podcast, Feel Better, Live More  to help empower listeners to lead healthier, happier lives and has over 6 million downloads to date. His podcast episodes are regularly ‘prescribed’ by doctors to their patients. He has co-created the highly acclaimed Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine educational course which has already been delivered to over 400 GPs, Consultant Physicians and other healthcare professionals in 2018 providing them with a usable framework to apply Lifestyle Medicine principles in clinical practice. Rangan Chatterjee Ted Talk He regularly features on BBC news channels and has given an inspirational TED talk on making diseases disappear. He regular writes articles in the popular press appearing in publications including The Guardian, The Huffington Post and The Daily Mail. Rangan is a captivating and inspirational speaker. His goal is to empower you to become the architect of your own health. He believes that when we are healthier, we are happier because when we feel better, we live more. He offers a new perspective on the way we approach chronic diseases, and our health in general, in order to reshape our lives. Taking a 360° approach to health, focusing on 4 pillars of health: Food, Movement, Sleep and Relaxation, Rangan arms audiences with a better understanding of how to make small, effective changes that can dramatically improve their everyday lives. Rangan Chatterjee Speaking Topics Food & Drink, Health & Well-being, Innovation Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Dr Rangan Chatterjee to host or speak at your next live event.   Contact us . Below Rangan at the Liverpool TEDx meeting talking about eliminating disease:

Dr Suzie Imber is an Associate Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester. She specialises in studying space weather, understanding the impact of the solar wind on the magnetised planets such as Earth and Mercury. She is also a co-investigator on the x-ray spectrometer for the joint ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft which launched in 2018 and is due to arrive on Mercury in 2025. As well as her academic work, Suzie undertakes public education programmes to increase the understanding of science. Contact Great British Speakers today to book planetary science lecturer Dr Suzie Imber for your next event. Dr Suzie Imber studied a four-year degree in physics at Imperial College London, before undertaking two internships at NASA, working in the Heliophysics Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre, which steered her in the direction of planetary science. She was the winner of the BBC Two series Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes (2017) during which 12 candidates were put through astronaut training with NASA astronaut Chris Hadfield. She was put through challenges such as speaking Russian while in a centrifuge at 5g, carrying out emergency procedures on the NASA undersea astronaut training facility and taking her own blood, all things she may have to do in a space setting. She was also selected for the 2019 intake of Homeward Bound, an international programme designed to train 1,000 women who will change the world. She was due to head to Antarctica with the programme in 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was postponed. Dr Suzie Imber High Altitude mountaineer Suzie was an England under-21 lacrosse player, elite rower and is now a high-altitude mountaineer. She has written computer code to automatically identify mountains in South America and found hundreds of mountains that had never been identified before. She sets of annually to scale these incredibly remote, unclimbed mountains, exploring new regions of our planet and even discovering Incan ruins on the summits. Suzie launched a significant public engagement programme (INFO), having spoken with over 40,000 young people and at over 60 public events, sharing her story of space science, mountaineering, resilience and risk, and her ultimate dream of becoming an astronaut. She has worked alongside NASA, the UK Space Agency, QinetiQ and Virgin Galactic. In 2021, Suzie was awarded the Rosalind Franklin Award for her “achievements in the field of planetary science and her well-considered project proposal with a potential for a high impact.” Dr Suzie Imber Keynote Speaking From discussing satellites to the future of science at events as far and wide as London and Hong Kong, Suzie has established herself as a globally recognised inspirational speaker. She is energetic, insightful and funny, and is sure to leave audiences with a fresh perspective; the deal speaker for any event. Dr Suzie Imber Speaking Topics - Planetary Science - NASA and Space Weather - The Environment and Sustainability - Resilience - Peak Performance - Overcoming Adversity - Leadership - Women in STEM - The Future of the Space Industry Suzie believes that there is no reason why science is a male-dominated industry, apart from a culture that makes it so, and we all have a responsibility to challenge that. “We’re trying to solve problems at the cutting edge of our discipline, and that means that by definition we’re coming up with innovative solutions. If all we have is a room full of people who think and work the same way, we will never be effective in this.” She believes that meeting young people and breaking the stereotypes around science and STEM is a critical part of changing this culture. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book physicist and STEM speaker Dr Suzie Imber for your corporate event. Contact us .

Dr. Chris van Tulleken is an infectious diseases doctor at UCLH, and one of the BBC’s leading science presenters having worked on many flagship Health & Science programmes. During 2020, Dr. Chris van Tulleken shared his own personal experience of COVID19 in the BBC One documentary Surviving the Virus: My Brother & Me. He also hosted the two Horizon Coronavirus specials for BBC Two. In summer 2021, Chris and Xand launched their first podcast, A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand and reached the top spot across a variety of podcast charts. The audio series sees Chris send Xand on a journey to explore his relationship with ultra-processed food. Xand meets the world’s leading experts on food, weight, taste and addiction whilst going on a UPF binge in a bid to see if he can learn to hate it. Contact UK talent agent  Great British Speakers today to book STEM Health & Science speaker Dr. Chris van Tulleken to speak at your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. In 2019, Chris alongside his twin brother Xand , put competing health theories to the test with the help of 30 other pairs of identical twins in 'Twinsitute' for BBC Two. The pair also hosted 'Planet Child' a ‘landmark perspective on global childhood development' for ITV. Chris’ concerns about antibiotic resistance and over-reliance on prescription drugs led him to create a campaigning series for BBC One in 2017; ‘The Dr Who Gave up Drugs’, which generated a huge volume of letters and emails, having struck a chord with the nation. In 2018, he turned the focus of the topic to children with the second series, which received rave reviews. Following on from the success of ‘The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs’, Chris investigated the impact ultra-processed foods has on our children, in ‘What Are We Feeding Our Kids?’ for BBC One. Another highlight of 2017, was Chris’ BBC1 film The Truth About...HIV - a programme supported by HRH Prince Harry, and Sir Elton John. Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Dr Xand van Tulleken Operation Ouch, Chris and Xand’s double BAFTA & Broadcast award winning series for CBBC, continues to delight audiences around the world, with Series 7 being filmed in 2018. Throughout the series the twins create fun and often disgusting experiments to help kids learn how the human body works. The programme results in fan mail from around the world from a young audience who want to know, above all, what they need to do to become doctors. Their second Operation Ouch tour of Australia this January was a huge hit and they hope to bring the fun to their British fans with a tour in 2018. Chris and Xand’s programmes are often shaped by their readiness and ability to self-experiment and test out theories on one another (as clones, they are the ideal test and control) – whether changing their diets, exposing themselves to environmental extremes of heat, cold, sleeplessness, pain (sticking spikes through their faces and sticking cameras down their noses), Chris learns and informs his audience by becoming a patient himself. Last year saw Chris and Xand publish two new books - Operation Ouch! The HuMaual - a book all about human biology for children; and Secrets of the Human Body which accompanied aground-breaking BBC2 Science series. Over Christmas 2021, Chris and Xand will also be taking Operation Ouch! back to the West End. Dr. Chris van Tulleken and Xand grew up in London and both trained in medicine at Oxford University, specialising in infectious disease and tropical medicine. Chris is currently an Associate Professor in the division of Infection and Immunity at UCL. He has worked as a doctor in some of the harshest and strangest environments on earth and trained the Army in survival. Chris’s expedition series Operation Iceberg for BBC Two saw a group of scientists adventure into the arctic exploring the formation and life of icebergs, whilst Chris and Xand 's debut series on Channel 4 Medicine Men Go Wild, (2008) saw them travel to remote locations such as Congo and South Georgia, in a hugely adventurous journey that sought to explore the limitations of Western Medicine. In 2016 Dr. Chris van Tulleken won the Max Perutz award at the Royal Institution for his HIV research. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Infectious diseases doctor, COVID19 - Surviving the Virus  speaker Dr. Chris van Tulleken for your next live or hybrid event.  Contact us .

As Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, Duncan Wardle helped teams at Disney Parks, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, Imagineering and Animation to innovate, creating magical new storylines and amazing experiences for consumers around the globe. He now brings his Disney experience to audiences around the world, delivering a series of keynotes, masterclasses, and ideation forums, that help people capture unlikely connections, leading to both disruptive thinking and revolutionary ideas. He is a multiple TEDx speaker and has been featured in many publications including Fast Company, Forbes, INC., and more. He teaches Innovation and Creativity Masterclasses at Harvard, Yale and Edinburgh Universities. Duncan Wardle also holds the American Citizen Award presented at the White House, an Hons. MBA and Hons. Doctorate from Edinburgh University and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented by her majesty, Queen Elizabeth. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book Duncan Wardle for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. In his 25-year career at the world’s most innovative organization – The Walt Disney Company – Innovation and Creativity Keynote Speaker Duncan Wardle learned many important things about building a profitable business and a winning creative culture. The most important? If you want to be different, you have to Think Different! Duncan Wardle Keynote Topics . The Theory of Creativity™ a keynote by Duncan Wardle The ability to think creatively is the one core human truth that will remain relevant in the brave new world of Artificial Intelligence. Everyone has the power to be creative! But wait, do you believe that you are not the “creative type”? That we should leave the creativity to the “Creatives”? For most, this has happened so many times that we end up actually believing it. For adults, not being creative is an accepted fate. With an education and corporate structure that encourages finding the single “right answer” to every question, we are trained to fall in line, and shut down that creative portion of our brain. But weren’t we kids once? Turning boxes into spaceships and pillows and blankets into forts and castles? What happened to that creativity? Fortunately, that childhood creativity did not dissipate – it’s just lying dormant, waiting to be brought back to life! During the Theory of Creativity™ Keynote, Duncan will share innovation tools developed from experience with thousands of global Fortune 500 companies and 30 years of experience with the Walt Disney Company, most recently as Head of Innovation & Creativity. By the end, your audience will walk away with a series of unique Creative Behaviors and Innovation Tools to leverage their creative minds, deliver revolutionary thinking and drive substantial results in all areas of your business. DUNCAN WARDLE KEYNOTE TAKEAWAYS: How to innovate by challenging the rules of your industry Learn real-life examples of how to embed a sustainable culture of innovation and creativity throughout your organization Learn tools on how to encourage every employee to think creatively Delivering Customer Experience Magic.™ a keynote by Duncan Wardle Give your customers exactly what they need. The best brands in the world may have great products and service, but they thrive because of an unrelenting passion and focus on customer experience. Through this engaging and interactive Keynote, Duncan will share how to transform your business from product-centric to customer-centric and reap the rewards that come when customers believe the work you do is truly magic. Duncan will share with your team famous real-world examples from behind the scenes from his time as the Head of Innovation and Creativity at The Walt Disney Company. Showcasing challenges brought on by direct and indirect competitors, Duncan will share real-life and timely examples of how ever-evolving organizations drastically changed consumer behaviors. As he shares the exact steps Disney and other companies have taken to turn problems into massive opportunities, he will dig into the new revenue opportunities and enhanced customer experiences. By the end of this interactive presentation, your audience will have developed a whole new understanding of customer experience, and you will be empowered with tools to reframe any challenges facing your organization, finding those unique opportunities to create some customer experience magic of your own! DUNCAN WARDLE KEYNOTE TAKEAWAYS: How to turn a product centric culture into a consumer centric one How to leverage “high-tech” to enable “high-touch”, delivering record guest satisfaction How to address the biggest consumer pain points and what that can mean for revenue Embed Innovation Into Everyone's DNA.™ a keynote by Duncan Wardle Learn the toolkit for innovation. None of us are going back to “Business as Usual”, and the secret sauce to success lies in the culture you create at work. But innovation is not something that happens by chance. It’s the result of building an environment in which it can thrive, and you have to give people a set of tools that you may use every day to grow. Companies set on creating a culture of innovation will not only survive, but they will thrive! This goes far beyond having an “Innovation Department.” Now is the time to instill a culture of innovation among EVERY member of your team. During Duncan’s time as the Head of Innovation for Disney, a company known for redefining pretty much every industry they touch Duncan’s decades of success weren’t merely a matter of luck or chance. His results were a direct reflection of his ability to create a thriving, innovative culture, and to ensure that everyone on his teams were put in a position to let their inner creativity run wild. In the Embedding Innovation into Everyone’s DNA Keynote speech, Duncan will share the exact steps and strategies used to create such an environment. Participants will learn how to create safe spaces for taking creative risks, ensure everyone on your team is empowered and thinking like an entrepreneur, and transition from the ideation stage into action. He’ll also share a creative problem-solving tool which will prime your organization to discover innovative ideas each and every time you set out to tackle a challenge. DUNCAN WARDLE KEYNOTE TAKEAWAYS: A fresh outlook on daily tasks An approach to tasks with new levels of creative thinking A mindset that allows innovation to flourish at work Duncan Wardle Speaker Delivery formats Duncan can deliver in person, hybrid or virtual platforms or as creativity workshops Below is Duncan's virtual showreel: Duncan Wardle Clients Duncan Wardles clients include: NBA, Coca Cola, IBM, Pepsi, Apple, Forbes, McDonalds, Yale, Disney, McKinsey & Company Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book creativity and innovation speaker Duncan Wardle to speak at or perform at your next live or virtual event.   Contact us .

Ellie Simmonds OBE is one of the most well-known British sporting figures and a hugely influential personality. The golden girl of British Paralympic swimming, and a five-time Paralympic champion, Ellie was the youngest ever person to be awarded an MBE, which was upgraded to an OBE in 2013. She also won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2008. Ellie is the holder of eight Paralympic medals, 22 World Championship medals, nine European Championship medals and one Paralympic World Cup Medal. She has competed in a variety of swimming disciplines, including the 50m, 100m and 400m freestyles, the 100m breaststroke, the 200m individual medley, the 50m medley relay, the 4x100m freestyle and medley relays Contact Great British Speakers  today to book Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds for your next event. SWIMMING Ellie Simmonds was born with achondroplasia, a genetic condition which causes dwarfism. She first showed an interest in swimming when she was five years old, swimming at the Boldmere Swimming Club in Sutton Coldfield before moving to Swansea for their world-class swimming pools. Not letting her disability get in the way, she was competing against able-bodied children by the time she was eight, and just two years later she was entered into the British Swimming talent programme. At just 12 years old, she became the youngest member of the senior British swimming squad for the 2006 IPC World Championships. She first came onto the public scene at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing, where she was the youngest British athlete to compete aged 14. With no pressure on her, Ellie stormed to the podium, winning two gold medals, a feat she repeated at the 2012 games in London, also adding a silver and bronze. Her fifth gold Paralympic medal came at the 2016 Rio games. She announced her retirement from competitive swimming after the Tokyo 2020 games, and instead spends her time on important charity work and other causes. CHARITY Ellie often uses her public position to spread awareness of important charities. She is a patron of the Dwarf Sports Association UK, is an ambassador for The Scout Association, and was appointed to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Board in 2019. She is also an ambassador for WaterAid, raising awareness on the importance of conserving our oceans and protecting marine wildlife. MEDIA Since bursting onto the swimming scene, Ellie has become a spokesperson and famous face for paralympic sport. This has meant her media profile has grown and she can often be seen as a guest star on popular television programmes, including Comic Relief (2023), Would I Lie To You (2023), Strictly Come Dancing (2022),  Portrait Artist of the Year (2022), Loose Women (2018-22), Central Tonight (2022), The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: The Platinum Pageant (2022), A Question of Sport (2013-21), The One Show (2018), The Great Comic Relief Bake Off (2013), and Breakfast (2010-11). In 2024, Ellie was part of Channel 4's swimming presenting team at the Paris Paralympic Games. CORPORATE WORK Ellie has hosted a variety of corporate events, including keynote speaking, event hosting and Q&As. SPEAKING TOPICS - Performance Management - Disability - Paralympics/Swimming - Personal Development - Goal Setting - Resilience - Overcoming Obstacles and Uncertainty - Mental Strength - Mindset - Motivation and Inspiration - Peak Performance Ellie is a role model for so many young people, able-bodied and disabled, interested in swimming or not. She shares her secrets to success at an elite level with a passion that the audience cannot help but feel inspired by. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book former Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds for your corporate event. Contact us .

Experience from ITV's This Morning & radio presenting for Hoxton means Elspeth is a firm favourite for style fashion & music! Comfortable live or in vision & voiceover work. Host and style expert for Hoxton Radio, Elspeth has her finger firmly on the pulse! She presented the live show Alternative Hour, a mixture of inside music news and interviews combined with her favourite music selections from the indie rock scene. Contact the UK’s leading presenter agent  Great British Presenters today to book music & lifestyle presenter & live event host Elspeth for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Alongside her on-air work, Elspeth is a music writer for Candid Magazine, contributing a weekly post to Candid's expansive digital music section and keeping readers attuned to what’s new, sonically. Her latest venture is becoming music writer and presenter for the Metro, writing about and interviewing all the must-see bands for the summer Festivals. Elspeth started her career as a fashion stylist at ITV This Morning, and from there she landed a role as a freelance fashion writer for Reveal Magazine and as a fashion blogger to shopping centres countrywide. She then went on to report all the off-court action, fashion and celebrity parties from the Wimbledon Championships for Vogue magazine online styled and presented live fashion events from The Clothes Show to Britain’s Next Top Model. You can always find Elspeth sitting front row at London Fashion Week, reporting on the top trends for next season. Her combined love with fashion and all things music has seen her hosting Gordon Smart’s infamous indie club night This Feeling and fronting the online show for The Sun, hosting Celebrity Soccer 6 as part of the role. Elspeth has showed off her sporting knowledge hosting the online Betsafe Premier League Football show alongside Arsenal legend Anders Limpar and ITV’s Anna Williamson. She also hosted the Adidas campaign for the New Zealand All Blacks, interviewing the team and covering the Rugby World Cup. Most recently she was the on-court announcer and host for the British Open Wheelchair Championships airing on BBC Sport Red Button. With her fresh face and vivacious personality, Elspeth has also modelled for various companies, fronting commercial campaigns for companies as diverse as TMobile, Ted Baker, TGI Friday’s and McCains. Elspeth’s talents don’t stop there as she recently completed a PGCE in primary teaching and masters in Child Development. This makes her an expert in the field of working with children as she has extensive knowledge on how children like to learn, what they enjoy and how to interact with them. She has worked with children on various projects, styling, choreographing and presenting Fashion shows for Mothercare and other brands, working on a roadshow of Disney Channel’s Fashion Wizards, hosting the launch of Young and Pure teen beauty brand and teaming up with Michaela Strachan to co-host a live Jungle Fever animal show in shopping centre’s nationwide. CHARITY WORK. When Elspeth was 22 and in the throes of her new media career, she was struck suddenly by a brain haemorrhage and stroke, resulting from an aneurysm and left close to death. With 3 months in intensive care resulting in open brain surgery and radiotherapy that meant she lost a lot of her hair, this is where Elspeth found her inner strength and positivity, even though being told that she would also now be visually impaired and registered disabled, she decided this would not only not stop her, she would make the most of life and spread the positivity she had found within her. In the wake of her illness, she has been able to help other people dealing with similar brain injury and illness who have reached out to her, making their difficult journey a bit easier and becoming a source of inspiration to get better. Now, she has fought against the odds to have a thriving career. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to book corporate presenter Elspeth for your next live event or corporate video.

Emily is a well-known voice and face of TV entertainment, having presented shows on Channel 4, Channel 5, and Bravo. She was chosen to be the voice and face of The Horror Channel (AMC) for 16 years as their continuity announcer and presenter. Her voice is friendly, natural, warm, engaging, intelligent, husky, and, at times, a little bit cheeky! She researches and writes all her own scripts. Her natural accent is well spoken South East. To hire Emily B. for your next voiceover project, contact Great British Voices bookings co-ordinator Alex at alex@greatbritishtalent.com Emily has been presenting on TV since 1999 with major roles including the flagship Channel 4 videogame show BITS for two years where she researched presented and voiced her own scripts. She is a well-known face on the UK independent Film scene and Horror genre for her work on The Horror Channel, where she became their face and voice for 16 years! Adaptable with acting skills, she was recently employed by Hawk and Cleaver to play the part of a podcast host who gets trapped within a curse, merging both presenting and acting skills. She was also chosen to narrate a RADIO 4 documentary, "Metal at 40." Always keen, always professional and reliable. A warm, friendly, girl-next-door, cheeky or seductive voice - she is adaptable, and perfect for youthful branding, excitable, energetic, or indeed will switch to her more serious journalistic academic voice. Clients: Horror Channel AMC - Continuity Announcer, Hawk and Cleaver Podcast Host Actor The Other Stories - Halloween Special, Ghost Dog Films Trailer for videogame Crucible of the Vampire Studio: Scarlet Solo interface, Mac, Audacity, Rode Mic Call +44 1753 439 289 or  email Alex at Great British Voices to book voiceover artist and presenter Emily B.  for your next project.

Emma Dabiri is an Irish-Nigerian author, academic, broadcaster and inspirational speaker, focussing predominately on race and why hair in the Black British population has become one of the most misunderstood, debated and celebrated aspects of the black experience. Growing up in Dublin, Ireland, Emma admitted she was the only black person in her sphere of vision and experienced everyday racism growing up, something she aimed to change in her academic, professional and personal life. Through her influential work, Emma aims to educate and enlighten audiences with her accounts of global racism, and by combining her experience with historical events, she supplies valuable context on discriminations still ride around the world. She is a social historian and academic and has contributed to a number of books and articles. Such a nationwide reputation makes her a powerful speaker or event host and allows her audiences to relate to her on a personal level. Contact Great British Speakers today to book bestselling author, academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri for your next event. Emma Dabiri on TV and Radio Emma Dabiri is a popular presenter for academic and historical programmes such as Britain’s Lost Masterpieces (2016-) on BBC 4, Back in Time for Brixton (2016) and the Back in Time confectioners series for BBC 2, Is Love Racist (2017) for Channel 4, and can often be seen making social history films for BBC’s The One Show and Newsnight, as well as for Jeremy Vine and across YouTube. Her channel 4 documentary Hair Power: Me and My Afro released in 2020 went on to win a Cannes Lion Silver award in the entertainment category. She is also a popular voice on the radio, hosting BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Review and Front Row. She has also authored a landmark documentary for the channel called Journeys in Afrofuturism: the Combination of Philosophy and Black Culture , as well as EXPOSED: Young Female Photographers, which explores the work of three emerging photographers. Emma Dabiri Writing & Culture Emma has written several successful books. Her first book Don’t Touch My Hair was published in 2020 and was an Irish Times bestseller. It inspired a national conversation about race and hair and has led to changing regulations in schools and in the British army. She followed this up with What White People Can do Next: From Allyship to Coalition (2021) which was an immediate Sunday Times bestseller. It is a clever deconstruction of the mainstream conversation around anti-racism. This is not a ‘how to’ guide, rather it is a collection of essays that urge us to root our understanding of race in the multiple and complex histories of class, capitalism and colonialism. Emma was on the judging panel for the Merky Books New Writers’ Prize 2020-2021 founded by singer Stormzy, which aims to discover unpublished, under-represented writers aged 16-30 from the UK and Ireland. She is also a trustee of Hugh Lane Gallery, a member of the Wellcome Trust Anti Racism Expert Group and a member of the British Council’s New Arts and Creative Economy Advisory Group. Emma frequently writes articles for publications including The Guardian, The Irish Times, The Dublin Inquirer and Vice. She has written about topics surrounding race such as racism in schools, exclusion due to her hair type, what being mixed race means and whether BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic) is an acceptable term. Her publications have also been seen in USA Today, Salon, British Vogue, Parade and Ms. Magazine.  During the first UK lockdown in 2020, Emma founded Disobedient Bodies, a virtual space and book club that celebrates and encourages disobedience. She interviewed women like the Booker Prize nominee Kiley Reid and American Irish dance sensation Morgan Bullock. Emma Dabiri Academic Work Emma’s academic work crosses African Studies, art, sociology, history, film, literature, theatre, popular culture and music. She is a teaching fellow in the Africa department at SOAS and a Visual Sociology PhD researcher at Goldsmiths. Emma Dabiri Speaking Topics - Arts and Culture - Beauty and Fashion - Diversity and Inclusivity - History - Literature - Popular Culture - Social Media - Empowering Women - Race and Racism Emma is a seasoned public speaker and has been invited to present her work at a wide range of cultural institutions from Tate Britain to the British Museum, to Oxford University, St Andrews and Yale. Emma gives regular talks and takes part on panels at festivals and arts venues, DJs and hosts a range of live events. Below, she talks to fellow Great British Speaker Krishnan Guru-Murthy about the language of identity, the history of race and why she now loves her hair. Emma Dabiri Speaker & Host When speaking or hosting events, Emma explores similar topics to her writing and academic studies, educating audiences about racial discrimination, inspiring, enlightening and empowering her audience. She is available for after-dinner and keynote speeches, Q&A, festivals, panels and event hosting, and is comfortable at in-person occasions or virtual. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Inspirational author, presenter and speaker Emma Dabiri for your corporate event. Contact us .

Emma Jones, a prominent British broadcaster, has become a well-known figure in sports media, particularly for her work as a presenter for Leeds United TV (LUTV) , her appearances on BBC's MOTDx , and various roles with Premier Sports and Planet Sport Bet . Emma gained significant attention when she joined LUTV in 2017. Her charismatic presence and quick embrace of football won her a large fan base despite her initially being a non-football enthusiast. Her authentic and engaging style resonated with Leeds fans, particularly as the team worked its way up to the Premier League. Beyond LUTV, Emma has appeared as an ambassador for Planet Sport Bet . She has expanded her reach into social media, amassing over one million followers on TikTok , Instagram and X for her light-hearted and humorous content, often featuring dance clips that showcase her fun-loving personality​. With an infectious and bubbly personality that creates an engaging stage presence, as well as her extensive knowledge of current and sporting affairs, Emma has the ability to excel in any situation, making her the perfect host for a number of events. A sought-after presenter across multiple sports and prime-time TV platforms in the UK and Global territories, with the likes of Premier Sports , Mola TV , BBC Radio Five Live , BBC , Squawka , and most recently hosting at the Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon, Emma has built up an impressive global audience. She is invaluable in delivering critical messages to desired audiences for brands and clients. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Emma Jones, sports broadcaster and presenter, for your next event. Emma Jones attended Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied journalism. After a year out to save, she did an MA in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Staffordshire. Emma Jones | Early Career While studying for her Masters, Emma Jones gained valuable hands-on experience through placements at Channel 5 in London and Key 103 in Manchester, both of which later offered her freelance roles. However, Emma soon discovered that covering hard news wasn’t her calling. Reflecting on one particularly difficult assignment involving a family tragedy, she realised that her emotional connection with such stories made reporting hard news personally challenging. This led her to pursue a different direction in media, focusing more on presenting. She then found her entry into radio by producing traffic and travel segments for drive-time and breakfast radio shows, a role that involved coordinating nine reports daily. This marked her first significant role in the industry. Emma Jones | Growing Reputation After a year working in radio, an opportunity opened up at Viking FM in Hull, where Emma impressed station managers with a demo and was hired as a presenter. During her two years with Viking FM, her engaging style caught the attention of Leeds United, who reached out and encouraged her to audition for a presenting role on their digital platform, LUTV. This audition launched her into sports broadcasting, connecting her with an entirely new audience through Leeds United’s channel and laying the foundation for her expanding career in sports media. In 2018, Emma Jones started contributing to William Hill’s sports coverage and, the following year, freelanced on Mola TV, where she continued to present various sports and entertainment content. In 2021, she joined Signal 21, co-hosting their breakfast-time radio show. With her reputation growing, she added BBC Radio to her list of employers as a presenter in 2021. She hosted segments that covered a range of sports and news topics, showcasing her ability to work across multiple platforms simultaneously​. Emma’s versatility has also led her to cover Rugby League; in 2022, she joined Premier Sports to present their Rugby League Championship coverage, broadening her engagement with different sports audiences. Emma Jones | Brand Ambassador Having previously teamed up with SportingBet, Emma has since joined Planet Sport Bet as a brand ambassador. She took on this role in 2023, partnering with Planet Sport’s betting division to create content and share insights about football throughout the season. Emma collaborates with former player Robbie Savage, who also represents Planet Sport Bet, covering various football-related stories and key talking points​. Why Book Emma Jones? With her vibrant, personable style and in-depth knowledge of sports and current events, Emma Jones captivates audiences effortlessly, making her an ideal choice to host a wide range of events. Her natural charisma and expertise enable her to adapt seamlessly to any setting, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for attendees. She is a sought-after presenter across multiple sports and prime-time TV platforms. With a large global following, Emma is an excellent choice for delivering critical messages to desired audiences for brands and clients. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book broadcast journalist and sports presenter Emma Jones for your next event. Contact us .

Emmanuel Asuquo is a financial speaker, advisor and founder of Noir Excel and The Eman Effect. He works with individuals and business owners to help them plan and prepare for their financial future. In 2024 he founded OnestopSave.com, with the aim of empowering working people to save, make, and manage their money better by providing relatable advice and know-how. Emmanuel has a fun, energetic and passionate delivery style and manages to bring financial advice to life in a relatable and easy-to-understand way. The feedback from his seminars and talks has been extremely positive and he looks forward to helping change the lives of many more people. Emmanuel offers his expert advice on Channel 4 Digital’s Money on my Mind which was shortlisted for an RTS award, and co-hosts On the Money with fellow Great British Speaker, Tayo Oguntonade . Both programmes have been ranked in the “top 3 most watched” 4Studios branded content on YouTube, and “most watched” on Instagram. A personable, down-to-earth, entertaining character, Emmanuel Asuquo’s career has been driven by his desire to help everyone with their finances, making him the perfect speaker for all audiences. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Personal Financial Speaker Emmanuel Asuquo for your next event. Growing up in Tower Hamlets, East London, and living very close to Canary Wharf, Emmanuel Asuquo grew up dreaming of working in one of the cities banks. This dream came true at age 22 when he became a financial advisor at Barclays Bank. He would go on to work for Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC, and NatWest. FINANCIAL ADVISOR Over the years, Emmanuel has seen the financial markets rise and fall and has helped numerous clients reach their financial goals and ultimately achieve financial freedom. He believes in financial planning is known by his clients for always quoting “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail”. Emmanuel also believes in building long-term relationships and he still has clients from when he first came into the industry over a decade ago. In a world that is forever changing, it is important financial plans are regularly reviewed to ensure clients’ goals are achieved. After conducting financial education sessions within churches and youth groups, Emmanuel decided to set up Noir Excel, which also offered him his start in presenting. Noir Excel focussed its services on helping individuals from low social-economic backgrounds and providing them with the knowledge to break the debt and poverty cycles they face. In these seminars, Emmanuel teaches attendees the principles of financial planning and covers topics including budgeting, improving your credit score, debt management, savings, emergency funds, investing, pensions, life insurance, mortgages and property. FINANCE EDUCATIONALIST He then went on to create The Eman Effect, which is a financial platform that provides talks and seminars to schools, colleges, universities, charities and corporate organisations. He also provides consultation services to individuals and small businesses. He has given financial education talks all over the UK and has spoken to over 30,000 people. Emmanuel has been featured in The Times, The Telegraph and The Daily Mail, and has been invited to speak as an expert guest on BBC Radio several times. He also uses The Eman Effect platform to share his story to motivate people to realise that, although they may not be where they want to be in life, with self-belief, hard work and consistency they can achieve their dreams. Emmanuel is a fully qualified financial advisor through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and also holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Greenwich. In 2024, Emmanuel published his book Get Your Money Right, a book that aims to prove that learning about money doesn’t have to be boring. It explains the basics of finance including the UK credit systems and pensions. The book found its way onto Amazon’s top 100 books in their “Online Trading & Investment” list. Emmanuel is a fully qualified financial advisor through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and also holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Greenwich. KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS The Greatness in Failure  “In this social media age, it seems like everyone is successful and they achieved it in such a short space of time and got it right on the first attempt. In this keynote, I discuss my journey from a council estate in East London to becoming the nation’s financial advisor. I share all the ‘failures’ I went through on my journey to success, and how I couldn’t be the success I am today without experiencing failure”. Audience takeaways: - People only share their wins, making social media a highlight reel - Failure only exists if you give up and don’t learn from it - You’re not the first person to fail, and you won’t be the last - The only way to guarantee failure is neve to try - Success without failure is never genuinely appreciated - Experience is value-added Unlocking Your Finances After Lockdown  “This post-lockdown world has left many people feeling locked up financially, not knowing if they can spend money due to the restrictions of furlough and fear of losing their jobs. In this keynote, I teach attendees how to gain control of their finances and how to balance enjoying life, budgeting and investing”. Audience takeaways: - Feel empowered after learning how to manage their finances - Understand the mindset needed to build wealth - Know the practical steps and apps available for them to budget their lifestyle - A deep understanding of their needs vs their wants - How to use credit to their advantage and how to avoid debt - Focussing on value over money The Power of Knowing Your Why “I share how knowing my why helped me through my most challenging moments. I share how I came up with my why and how it has evolved over the years. I also explain how not knowing your why can lead you not to enjoy your success, becoming dissatisfied, underperform your potential and even depression. Finally, I explain how my focus, discipline, consistency and determination are all derived from my why”. Audience takeaways: - Is my why big enough? - I need to share my why with the world - Your why is your superpower - When you can’t be motivated, be disciplined - How to find my why - What to do if my why changes Emmanuel Asuquo Speaking Topics - Emmanuel’s story - Five powerful strategies to build wealth - Money woes keeping me awake - Financial tips for surviving university - How to bridge the UK racial wealth divide - Marriage and money - How to create financial freedom - New financial data for companies - Barriers to financial mobility - Recruitment and retention of diverse talent - Financial planning advise budgeting, credit score, debt management, investing etc. - Entrepreneurship - The cost of living crisis - Why money remains a taboo subject - The benefits system - Pushing for change – financial literacy in schools - Breaking the poverty cycle - Generational wealth - Female financial independence - Black history/BAME minorities and financial inequality - The wealth and property gap Emmanuel is passionate about educating the masses on financial issues, and has talked at a number of schools and events, and has spoken at the Houses of Parliament a number of times on financial literacy in schools. He is also fronting the NSPCC’s Number Day campaign 2024, and works closely with the Princes Trust and My Bank, to help young people break the poverty cycle. FINANCIAL SERVICES My Wealth Journey Call Emmanuel discusses your financial needs, what you’re concerned about or struggling with, review your current financial situation and talk through options including retirement, purchasing property and investments. The Wealth Plan Consultation This is for people who have money left over at the end of the month or have savings but don’t know the best way to make their money work for them. Emmanuel reviews your current financial situation, conducts a SWOT analysis on your finances, explores financial goals and creates plans to achieve your short-term, medium-term and long-term goals. The W.E.A.L.T.H. Blueprint Accelerator (Work; Exercise; Agree; Learn; Timescale; Harmony) A six-month program that helps empower your mindset, knowledge, financial confidence and wealth plan. It is for people serious about changing their financial situation but require the help from an experienced financial professional. Emmanuel Asuquo can also be booked for presenting and hosting duties at GREAT BRITISH PRESENTERS. Due to the success of Noir Excel, Emmanuel Asuquo was invited to be one of four financial experts on Channel 4’s primetime television show Save Well, Spend Better (2019-). The TV show was a great success and positioned Emmanuel as a financial expert to millions of people across the UK. Emmanuel with fellow Great British Speakers in the Save Well, Spend Better team Anna Williamson and Bianca Miller-Cole . Others shows including BBC1’s  Your Money and Your Life (2020), ITV’s This Morning (2020) and ITV News, and Channel 4’s Money on My Mind (2022) and Secret Spenders (2021-). In 2020 he was invited to be an expert guest speaker on BBC’s Rip Off Britain (2021) and Watchdog, and has appeared on Jeremy Vine (2022-23) and Steph’s Packed Lunch (2023). Clients: Barclays, BBC, Channel 4, Halifax, HSBC, ITV, Lloyds Bank, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Natwest, Royal Bank of Scotland. A Chat with Emmanuel Asuquo As part of our 'Chat with...' podcast series at Great British Speakers, our director Jane Farnham sat down with Emmanuel to talk about the current cost of living crisis and what you can do to save money, his influence on social media, and his career. Find out more HERE . https://vimeo.com/734690283 Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Financial Expert Emmanuel Asuquo for your corporate event. Contact us .

Fee is a national London voiceover and Radio Presenter who broadcasts on the weekends across the UK. Coming from the world of radio, Fee uses her voice to engage with an audience of thousands by creating a more personable, one-to-one relationship with the listener - A creative process that is also heard in Fee’s vast array of voiceover work. Contact Us at Great British Voices to hire Radio Presenter Fee for your next Voiceover Project. Fee has an energetic, warm and youthful, London tone and has voiced a variety of campaigns – from high-energy ads such as Wireless Festival x GDK to more serious messages such as Enjoy Summer Safely for the government. Native accent: East London. Styles: Audiobook/Drama, Conversational, Cool, Down to earth, Friendly, Streetwise, Urban, Warm. Fee is also fluent in French. To book Radio Presenter Fee for your next Voiceover Project, contact Great British Voices booking agent Alex - alex@greatbritishvoices.co.uk or call +44 1753 439 289 to speak to a member of the Great British Talent team.

Fi Glover is one of the country’s most recognisable radio voices. She has won multiple awards as a radio presenter and author and was voted 9th Most Powerful Voice on Radio in the Radio Times 2010. She has also won a Sony Gold and a Sony Silver for hosting Saturday Live and a Sony Silver for Broadcasting House both on BBC Radio 4 and a Sony Bronze for radio GLR’s Breakfast show. Having joined GLR as a junior reporter, Fi started presenting their Breakfast Show only three years later. Upon leaving GLR, she went to work on Five Live where she presented The Late Night Show and the award-winning Sunday Service. From 1997 to 1999, Fi presented BBC 2’s The Travel Show, visiting thirty-six countries in just three years. Contact Great British Speakers today to book female rights campaigner and broadcaster Fi Glover for your next event. In 2001, Fi wrote the memoir Travels With My Radio, inspired by her experiences as a BBC trainee reporter, touring radio stations in the UK. Most recently, Fi began presenting the landmark three-year BBC documentary series Generations Apart. She’s also hosted Rough Justice Live on Channel 4 and The Technophobes Guide to the Future on BBC 2. She has made appearances on The Apprentice, (BBC1) Call My Bluff (BBC2) and BBC 2’s Sports Relief does the Great British Bake Off. Fi Glover Women's Rights Campaigner Fi is on the board of Sound Women, the industry organisation promoting women’s rights within the industry and was Chair of Judges for the 2009 Orange Prize for Women’s Literature. She has written columns for The Guardian and Women’s Weekly and currently writes a weekly opinion piece for Waitrose Weekend. Fi Glover - Speaking and Moderating Fi is an experienced conference facilitator, awards host and speaker. Her corporate work has included chairing major events for Clifford Chance, hosting the 2010 Charity Commission Awards, the 2010 Independent Publisher’s Awards, the 2011 United for All Ages Awards the 2011 Stirling Prize for RIBA in Rotherham, and facilitating a symposium for Merck at the COGI conference in Paris. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Fi for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

X Factor powerhouse Fleur East has become one of the nation’s favourite performers, radio broadcasters, and TV presenters.  She is the host of Hits Radio's nationwide breakfast show, and co-hosts the  Strictly Come Dancing  spin-off show  It Takes Two (2022-present), alongside professional dancer Janette Manrara She has become a top choice of entertainment performer for private, public and corporate events. Contact Great British Speakers today to book singer, DJ, Host and Presenter, Fleur East for your next event. Whilst best known for her solo appearance on The X Factor (2014), this was not Fleur East’s first foray into the world of TV Reality shows. She appeared on the show in 2005 as part of a girl group. Knocked out in the first round, Fleur decided to focus on her solo act, believing she could make it on her own. She began collaborating with other musicians, including DJ Fresh and toured extensively across events such as T4 on the Beach, iTunes Festival, and V Festival. Now with more experience under her belt, she returned to The X Factor in 2014, astounding the judges and the audience. Her version of Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson’s ‘Uptown Funk’ went to number one on the iTunes chart and saw her signed to Simon Cowell’s record label, Syco. She released her first album, ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks’ the next year, with the success of the single ‘Sax’ seeing her signed to Sony Music’s Columbia Records in the US. Her love for music doesn’t stop with her performing; she has hosted musical programmes for Hits Radio, presenting their breakfast and Saturday morning shows. Thanks to her experiences on The X Factor, Fleur has a unique insight into the inner workings of a reality show. This led her to start her podcast, The Reality of Reality TV, in 2020. Fleur invites fellow reality TV stars to revisit their best and worst moments on their respective programmes. Guests have included The Vivienne from Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Alison Hammond from Big Brother, Amber Gill from Love Island, JB Gill from The X Factor , Vicky Pattison from Geordie Shore, and Diversity from Britain’s Got Talent. Fleur East TV Work Her popular music style and down-to-earth nature have seen her appear on more and more television programmes as a guest or contestant. She has been a guest on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (2016-2023), Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (2022), The Graham Norton Show (2022), Loose Women (2015-2022), Celebrity Juice (2020-2022), Between the Covers (2021), and Lorraine (2019-2021). In 2021, she became the co-host of ITV's game show  The Void,  alongside Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo. The X Factor wasn’t her last experience in the world of reality TV. In 2018 she participated in the 18th series of I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here , where she finished in 4th place behind singer John Barrowman, actress Emily Atack, and football manager Harry Redknapp. She would then participate in the 20th series of Strictly Come Dancing (2022), finishing as runner-up behind eventual winner, wildlife presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin. Fleur is also a talented up-and-coming actress, having appeared in the Apple TV Drama  Ted Lasso  (2021); she also joined the case of CBBC drama  Phoenix Rise  (2024). Fleur East on Social Media Away from the world of music and TV, Fleur is an online influencer, providing tips and ideas in fashion, music, and fitness to her 1.8 million social media followers. She also became a first-timer mother and often posts on social media about motherhood. Fleur East Corporate Work She has partnered with a number of big companies, including Estee Lauder, Debenhams, and Birchbox. A level 3 certified personal trainer, Fleur is deeply passionate about physical and mental well-being. We are in the unique position to offer not only Fleur, but also her sister, make-up artist and entrepreneur Keshia East . Together, the sisters launched the haircare business Kurl Kitchen, based on the challenges they had with their hair growing up. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book singer Fleur East for your corporate event. Contact us .

Flo Headlam once worked in the charity sector, before deciding in her mid-forties to change track and enter the world of horticulture and gardening. Flo Headlam was always passionate about gardening. Coming to the UK from the Caribbean, her parents gave her an early insight into self-sufficiency, providing her with her own garden to grow vegetables. Yet, she didn’t think this could be a job. She initially studied African Studies at the London School of Oriental and African Studies before becoming a dancer and then a two-decade career in charity work. It was whilst studying horticulture and garden design at Capel Manor College – as well as raising a young family – that Flo was approached by BBC’s Gardeners’ World (2017-2019). This allowed her to travel around the country to meet people, all united in their love for gardening. Flo is passionate about her craft and easily communicates this passion to others. She is friendly and down-to-earth, and it is this nature that makes her a popular presenter, event host and keynote speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV gardener and horticulturist Flo Headlam for your next event. Leaving Gardeners’ World during the COVID-19 lockdown initially to concentrate on her own private clients, Flo Headlam was once again approached by the media, this time to join the Garden Rescue team (2022) alongside ex-Ground Force gardener  Charlie Dimmock . Too good an opportunity to miss, Flo has gone on to create the winning design on numerous occasions and relishes the chance to work with different individuals. Flo also works extensively with another Great British Speakers TV Gardener Danny Clarke. Flo Headlam Gardening Charity Work As well as her private gardening clients and her television work, Flo is passionate about using gardening for the greater good and is involved in several charitable projects. She is an Equity Ambassador for The British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) and an ambassador for The Great British Garden Festival . Previously working in the education sector of a national charity, Flo can often be found providing talks in schools, aiming to inspire them to join the horticultural industry. She is a great advocate for the growth of community gardens, especially those that can grow and provide food for those less fortunate. Flo Headlam Equality Diversity and Inclusion in gardening Flo Headlam is an inspiration to young women, especially women of colour, as she was the first female black presenter for Gardeners’ World . She is also passionate about the physical and mental health benefits that gardening can bring, especially to positive well-being. Flo Headlam Speaking Topics - Gardening - Horticulture - Raising a Family - Black Females in the Media - Mental and Physical Wellbeing in Horticulture Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book TV Gardening Presenter and speaker Flo Headlam for your corporate event. Contact us .

A neuroscientist by qualifications but an engineer by heart, Fran Scott is most recognised for her playful (and often explosive) demonstrations on the CBBC show Absolute Genius with Dick and Dom (2013-2016), but there is more to her than meets the safety-spectacle wearing eye. Yes, she presents science and engineering television shows, contributes to books and magazines and has won and been nominated for various accolades, but it’s the passion behind why she does all these things that makes her such an interesting speaking. She uses her knowledge to entertain and excite audiences on the stage and on screen, using high-impact demonstrations to prove her point. Contact Great British Speakers today to book engineering TV Presenter Fran Scott for your next event. Fran Scott is not only an advocate of an excellent end-product, but she also works hard on improving access and the visibility of under-represented groups, particularly women. Driven by the lack of positive female STEM-based role models on children’s TV, she set about to change that. And now, more than 15 years later, she has presented and contributed to a number of television shows. After a few years working behind the scenes, she moved to the front of camera in 2012, and has since presented shows for CBBC, BBC Learning, Yesterday, Discovery and BBC Worldwide. Her shows and presenting style have received recognitions including multiple BAFTA nominations, a Japan Prize nomination, an RTS Award, an International Emmy nomination and she was listed in The Progress 100: London’s Most Influential People. Still passionate about children’s TV, Fran has made the move into more adult-focussed programmes, hosting and contributing to the likes of The Department of Complaints (2018), Newsround (1972-), Massive Engineering Mistakes (2018-), Lego Masters (2017-2018), Engineering Catastrophes (2018-) and How Hacks Work (2018). Fran Scott Extraordinary Science Demonstrations She also heads up the demonstration team at the Royal Institution as the Science Content Producer, where she plays a pivotal part in their world-famous Christmas lectures. She also runs her own stage production company, Great Scott! Productions, which works with well-known brands including Google, Siemens and Raspberry Pi to deliver high-quality science communication. Both of these roles give her ample opportunity to train the next female role models within the STEM industry. Fran Scott STEM Public Speaker Fran’s infectious passion, coupled with her years of designing science-based shows means she delivers brilliantly entertaining and inspiring talks. She instils audiences with confidence, explaining how best to harness the fear of the unknown and make the most of any opportunity. Fran is an expert at  distilling complex scientific theories into easily digestible information and she shares her formula for explaining anything to anyone with audiences – allowing them to walk away with the tools to communicate more effectively both at work and in general life. Fran has presented a number of scientific stage productions alongside the likes of Professor Brian Cox and Richard Hammond. Her presenting style is relaxed, knowledgeable with an eagerness to ‘get stuck in’. Although she prefers to present and attend events in person, she also has a wide range of experience in studio work, virtual events and recorded and live television. Here's the trailer for the Error 404 live show to get a taste of Fran's stage events: FRAN SCOTT SPEAKING CLIENTS: Siemen’s SeeWoman, National Grid, Mishkat Science Centre, BBC Science, Google, British Science Association, Lego League, Institute of Physics, British Engineering Excellence Awards, Engineering UK, Ada Lovelace Day. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book children’s science presenter, demonstrator & speaker Fran Scott for your corporate event. Contact us .

“Enjoy life, learn forever and make a difference.” Fred Sirieix Starting his career as a Chef de Rang at the three-star Michelin restaurant La Tante Claire; Fred Sirieix then went on to develop his skills in many of London’s top restaurants including Le Gavroche, Sartoria and Brasserie Roux. He was also the General Manager at the Michelin-starred restaurant Galvin at Windows on Park Lane for 14 years. Fred Sirieix is a popular face on our television screens, appearing in Michel Roux’s Service (2011), Remarkable Places to Eat (2019-2021), Snackmasters (2019-2021) and The Apprentice in 2012. He is best recognised for being the charismatic host and maître d’ on the BAFTA Award winning Channel 4 show First Dates (2015-). His TV career continued to flourish with him as the host of the BBC show Million Pound Menu (2018-2019), a Dragon’s Den style programme which saw restaurant entrepreneurs go head-to-head to secure a life-changing investment for their business. He also makes a good triple act alongside chefs Gordon Ramsey and Gino D’Acampo. In 2017 they got together to present Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Great Christmas Roast where they had to deliver a banquet for deserving members of the public and emergency services, such as those who risked their lives in the aftermath of terror attacks and the Grenfell disaster. The three chefs continued with Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Ultimate Roadtrip (2018) where they visited Italy, France and Scotland, American Roadtrip (2020) and Go Greek! (2021) as well as a number of special episodes where they visited the likes of Morocco and Finland. In 2024 he was part of the BBC presenting team for the Paris Olympic Games. Away from the TV screen, Fred is a dynamic and highly driven businessman and true ambassador for the hospitality and service industry. In 2016, Fred published a tie-in book to the famous dating show, First Dates: The Art of Love , followed by Secret Service the following year which lifted the lid on the service industry Contact Great British Speakers today to book popular maître d’ and customer service figurehead Fred Sirieix for your next event. Fred Sirieix is a proud front-of-house figurehead, and is an acclaimed International Consultant in the customer services sector. He consults with international brands across of a multitude of sectors, aiding in a first class level of service within the DNA of the business. He consistently proves that a first class level of service will deliver higher repeat business and brand loyalty. Fred Sirieix has developed the Good Service Charter, a framework with which to deliver a first class level of customer service within an organisation, no matter its size. It is geared towards maximising the impact of staff members through a clear understanding of the key principles of first class customer service. The charter is used in conjunction with the Good Service Pyramid, a model designed as an effective organisational process that helps you to set up and drive extraordinary customer service. FRED SIRIEIX AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Thanks to his dedication, hard work and passion, Fred Sirieix has won many individual, as well as team, awards from the most prestigious restaurant-related organisations. Under Fred’s leadership, Galvin at Windows won the Hotel Restaurant Team of the Year (Hotel Cateys 2007), the Best Front of House (Tatler Awards 2007), the Food Service Award (AA Awards 2014) and Best Hotel Bar (Imbibe Awards 2009). In 2010, he was nominated for Manager of the Year at the Cateys Awards – an award he won in 2013 – followed by being named Personality of the Year at the 2011 National Restaurant awards thanks to his charity work and promotion of his profession. In 2012, he was voted Imbibe’s Educator of the Year; Imbibe then nominated him for the Industry Legend of the Year 2014 award. Later that year he received an Honorary MBA in Business Administration from the University of West London. FRED SIRIEIX CHARITY WORK Fred Siriex is passionate about training and staff development. In 2012, he launched National Waiters Day, a day dedicated to celebrating all front-of-house staff and to motivate all those in the hospitality industry, and to inspire those looking at careers in the industry. Fred’s boundless energy has him as the creator of the Galvin Cup, an award which honours young bartending talent as well as Galvin’s Chance, a charity which supports underprivileged young people in front-of-house positions in hotels, bars and restaurants in London and Scotland. To raise money for the charity, he created the Mayfair Parks and Tower Race, a 5km race from Hyde Park to the Galvin at Windows restaurant. In September 2012, he organised and fought fellow chef Marcus Wareing in a boxing tournament called Rumble in the Kitchen which raised £55,000. In 2015, he launched The Right Course, a new educational initiative aimed at teaching prisoners how to run restaurants right from the heart of the prison. In January 2016, Fred received the British Citizen Award for his charitable work. Fred also runs his own podcast, Oh La La by Fred Sirieix , where he talks to guests about what motivates them, what makes them happy, what they love and what they laugh at, and most importantly – what makes them say “oh la la!” FRED SIRIEIX PUBLIC SPEAKING Fred is often referred to as the “Service Jedi” or “Service Guru” by his peers and much of the British press. He has over 30 years of experience and is both an inspiring and very well respected figure in the hospitality industry. He is an experienced coach and trainer and one of the very few professionals whose talks resonate both in small private sessions and with a large gathering for worldwide corporations. His speeches are unique, informative, entertaining and provocative. He speaks enthusiastically about the contribution of great service to a customer’s experience, a brand’s longevity and reputation, as well as its link to business survival and profitability. For Fred, it is about making excellence a habit in every part of life, teaching people about ownership, the beauty of rigour and discipline and helping delegates take responsibility for living their vision and values to the full . He created the Art of Service, a board-based training activity that demonstrates how to achieve great customer service, how to train staff in the very best aspects of hospitality and service, and how to meet customer’s expectations. The activity can be used in several ways including recruiting new front-of-house staff, inducting them to the company, helping staff develop, to train management and to help business development. FRED SIRIEIX SPEAKING TOPICS - Exceptional Customer Service - High Quality Waiting - First Dates - TV Presenting - The Hospitality Industry - Hospitality Management - Hospitality and Tourism Fred Sirieix is comfortable talking to any sector and any audiences – customer service principles are the same across industries. Fred is very involved with many of his own charitable activities and when time allows, he is happy to speak and support other charities and worthwhile causes. FRED SIRIEIX CLIENTS: AbbVie, Badoit, BaxterStorey, BBC Worldwide, Bentley, Harrods, Miele and Pizza Hut. FRED SIRIEIX is also available for voiceover projects as a celebrity voice at Great British Voices . Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book inspiring customer service guru Fred Sirieix for your corporate event. Contact us .

Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin is a creative consultant, social entrepreneur, female business leader, and speaker on social and cultural change, specialising in bold branding and business growth. She helps inspire teams to be bolder and braver, to work with compassion, be daring and be fun. Gabby works with founders to nurture their brands for extraordinary and sustainable growth. In 2016, she founded the first-of-its-kind charity, Bloody Good Period, and worked as CEO until 2022. Through her charity, she changed the way we talk about periods at home, in the workplace, and on a wider national level. Her entrepreneurial skills and charitable nature has seen her named one of London’s Most Influential People by  The Evening Standard , a Top 50 Trailblazer in Gender Equality by We Are The City, and one of the 100 trailblazers redefining the creative art industry by recruitment website The Dots. She has appeared on television shows, including  The Last Leg, Sky News  and  BBC News. She has been featured in several written publications, including  The Metro, The Sunday Times, Third Sector Magazine, Vogue, Stylist, The Evening Standard,  and  Glamour. She is a much sought-after keynote speaker, having worked with brands such as Adidas, Apple, Disney, The Guardian, and the University of the Arts London. Contact Great British Speakers today to book female social entrepreneur and business brand speaker Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin for your next event. In connection with Bloody Good Period, Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin co-founded Bloody Good Employers in 2019, a programme which offered education about periods and menopause to employers. It would go on to release a groundbreaking report on periods in the workplace and be named one of NatWest’s SE100 2022 Top 100 Social Enterprises in the UK. As well as wanting equality for those menstruating, she demanded equality in invoices. In 2019, she co-founded ‘More Than Money’, an online community to help people engaged in social purpose work get the pay they deserve. Now a business brand consultant, Gabby works directly with founders and growing companies help create a distinct brand personality that people will talk about lovingly, even when you’re not in the room. Good branding is not as simple as just having a nice logo and a complimentary colour palette. Good branding means people will talk about you positively, and will be able to clearly understand what it is you offer. A good brand shows how much you value your employees, it represents you as a company, it aids the events you curate, and the products you produce. Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin - Writing and TV Work She has also been a contributing writer for Moving Ahead’s Inclusion Edit, looking at diversity, inclusion and equality to create curated content that is easy to digest and successful in creating change. She has contributed several articles to publications, including Glamour (trans inclusion and antisemitism), Metro UK (Covid and periods, and period poverty), and Third Sector (abandon racist power plays), and has featured in the books It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (2019) by Scarlett Curtis, and Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon (2021) by Rosie Day. As well as appearing on mainstream news programmes, Gabby has also appeared on several podcasts, including About Race, The Sunday Times’ Secrets of the Side Hustle, Protein’s Stories of Growths, Anthems, Founders For Good and Period Power. While most of Gabby’s work is directed at women, she has also provided information for men through her initiative ‘Stay in the Room’. This included her own podcast, where she invited male guests, including Dane Baptiste, Jordan Stevens and Nish Kumar . Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin - Speaking Topics - Bold and Effective Brand - Compassionate Leadership - Turning Taboo Into Cool - Sustainable Growth - Entrepreneurial Thinking for “Nontrapraneurs” Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin - Keynote Topics - How Not to Grow a Thick Skin: an honest and inspiring take on entrepreneur life, and why sensitivity is imperative to growth - Turning Blood into Beer and Body Lotion: How to secure perfect partnerships and awesome ambassadors with killer branding - 300 Pairs of Pants, Red Paint, and Parliament: How – and where – to be bold, for business growth Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin – Previous Speaking Topics - Radical Kindness in Leadership - Turning the Taboo into Cool - Using Humour to Talk about Difficult Subjects - Culture and Behaviour Change - Female Health and Inequalities - Starting and Sustaining a Movement - Using Your Creativity and Authenticity to Make Change - Being a Female Founder - Periods and Menstruation Gabby also provides a Creative Consultant service, providing a range of strategic and creative communications for social change companies, focussing on building and sustaining values and reputation. She also runs workshops, helping employees and leaders to get the most out of their branding. Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin - Clients: Adidas, Allbright, Apple, Bacardi, BBC Woman’s Hour, The Body Shop, British Library, CoppaFeel,  Disney, Global Witness, The Guardian, Liberty, Media Trust, Mystery Jets, Ogilvy, Reset – The Festival of Motherhood and Mental Health, Third Sector, UK Government, University of the Arts London, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Women of the Worlds. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Entrepreneur and CEO, social change, and business branding speaker Gabby Jahanshahi-Edlin for your corporate event. Contact us .

GadgetsBoy – or Tomi Adebayo – is one of the most influential online tech presenters and social influencers in the UK today. Prior to making a name for himself in his own right, GadgetsBoy worked as Head of Tech for Unilad – one of the world’s fastest-growing digital media companies – and amassed 4.5 million likes and followers on their tech Facebook page alone. Contact Great British Speakers today to book tech presenter and social influencer GadgetsBoy for your next event. GadgetsBoy launched an eponymous website dedicated to gadgets and technology. Tomi unboxes new products sometimes takes them apart, tests them and then reviews them through video and photography, along with the latest tech news. He provides this meaningful content to his 46,000 Twitter and YouTube followers and 28,000 Instagram followers. He has worked with some of the biggest names in tech and advertising including 3Mobile, Bosch, Captain Morgan, Carphone Warehouse, eBay, Formula E Racing, HP, Nokia, Red Bull, Samsung, Sky TV and Tassimo. In 2018, he collaborated with Burton’s Menswear as the face of their new Smart Collection, which was designed specifically with technology in mind. Tomi himself has been involved in the launch of the new Samsung Note and smartwatch, as well as the launch of Nokia’s first HD display device and a new Windows Tablet. For the latter event, they were featured in the Irish Independent news site as well as on Nokia’s own Twitter page which has over 2 million followers. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Gadgets expert GadgetsBoy for your corporate event. Contact us .

Cutting his teeth at the Michelin starred Chester Grosvenor, followed by time spent at Chapter One, Chez Bruce, York & Albany and Jamie’s Italian, Gary Usher opened Sticky Walnut in Hoole, Chester, in 2011 on a budget that meant he had to famously choose between a combi-oven or new tables and chairs. ‘The Rebel Chef' now has 6 restaurants in the North West including Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish, Pinion and Kala. To book rebel chef and crowdfunding hospitality restauranteur Gary Usher for your next event contact Great British Speakers 01753 439289 After a few very successful years, Gary Usher decided to open a second bistro. With no support from the banks, Usher launched a crowdfunding campaign through Kickstarter and Twitter. Securing more than £100,000 thanks to 891 backers who made pledges of between £10 and £5000, Burnt Truffle (name decided and voted for by his Twitter following) opened its doors in Heswall on the Wirral in July 2015. Following Burnt Truffle’s success, Gary Usher launched another Kickstarter campaign early in 2016 to open a third restaurant, receiving nearly £60,000 in pledges, almost 20% more than the original target. Hispi opened its doors in Didsbury, South Manchester in October 2016. Unable to rest on his laurels and following a hugely successful pop-up event, Usher launched a third crowdfunding campaign in May 2017 to launch Liverpool based Wreckfish. A month down the line and UK crowdfunding records broken, over £200,000 was raised by 1,522 backers. Wreckfish opened its doors in October 2017. His fourth crowdfunding campaign took place in May 2018 where Pinion in Prescot became the fastest UK based food project on Kickstarter to Hit $100k, raising £1 every second for 24 hours. Pinion opened in September 2018. See the trailer for the crowdfunding of Pinion below... Gary Usher’s most recent crowdfunding efforts to open KALA in Manchester again broke crowdfunding records, where £100k was raised in just 11 hours, making it the world’s fasted funded restaurant project on Kickstarter. KALA opened on King Street in May 2019. High-profile people in the food and restaurant industry backed all five campaigns including Great British Speakers Tom Kerridge , Angela Hartnett, Neil Rankin, Daniel Clifford, and Simon Rimmer. Gary has won numerous awards throughout his career, including ‘Chef of the Year’, is recognised as one of the most powerful people in hospitality by The Caterer and is a member of the Observer Food Monthly judging panel. His restaurants hold several AA rosettes and all six feature in The Good Food Guide 2020. He is also subject of a Channel 4 documentary, ‘The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution’, Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book crowdfunding restauranteur and chef Gary Usher for your next live event or video.   Contact us .

Georgia Green is a talented, young master baker and cake maker. Georgia runs her own successful business Georgia's Cakes where she designs her stunning bespoke cake creations for her clients that range from single tiered special birthday cakes to multi-layered luxury wedding cakes. Georgia now supplies Harrods for the special occasion cakes alongside her own blossoming business. Georgia's incredible cakes, her fun-loving personality and her determination to show the world how baking can be achievable and enjoyable at any age has resulted in her gaining over 80,000 followers on Instagram in just a year and attracted luxury brands like DKNY and Lancôme, as well as fans like Cara Delevigne, Suki Waterhouse and Lorraine Pascale to her world of cakes. Contact Great British Speakers today to book celebrity cake baker Georgia Green for your next event. Georgia Green isn’t just making cakes for the elite, Georgia aims to bring Cordon Bleu down to earth, creating simple and clever baking hacks for her social media followers, using the best and most natural ingredients and giving her personal, modern spin to traditional baking techniques. Georgia was chosen as one of a handful of businesses featured on Instagram’s recent Christmas guide and is one of the leading UK tastemakers for Tastemade (5.3 million followers). Georgia, who grew up in North West London, was exceptionally bright at school. After achieving straight As in her A-levels, she was invited to apply to Cambridge to study architecture but decided instead to go travelling and study photography part-time. She then did an art foundation in Leeds, followed by the London School Of Communication, where she left a year into her animation course. During that time she discovered her passion, she walked into an open day at 'Le Cordon Bleu' and fell in love. Georgia made the spontaneous decision to leave her traditional education path behind her and immerse herself in a baking career. With her family’s encouragement, Georgia enrolled on Le Cordon Bleu London’s patisserie course and honed her talents at North West London’s Black Truffle Deli, before launching her own business Georgia’s Cakes in 2014. It was a decision that quickly paid off. Well-connected, stylish and charismatic, Georgia caught the eye of some of London’s influencers in the fashion and luxury lifestyle scene and was ecstatic when DKNY approached her to create a cake based on a jacket from Cara Delevigne’s new range for the global brand. The supermodel was delighted, and the images of Georgia presenting the cake to a delighted Cara led to global exposure. Georgia Green was subsequently asked to bake for Pop and Suki, the fashion brand created by models Poppy Jamie and Suki Waterhouse. Her cake creations have also been requested by leading beauty brand Lancôme, as well as featured on Lorraine Pascale’s Instagram. Baking is most undoubtedly cool again. With her sights firmly set on establishing herself as Britain’s leading lady of baking, Georgia Green is building an empire, one decadent cake at a time. She also runs cake decorating workshops at Baker Street TLV and has her own online cake baking and decorating course. With television opportunities, her YouTube channel steadily growing and several branded projects, we're sure Georgia is destined to become the face of modern British baking! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Celebrity cake baker, Georgia Green for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Georgie Barrat is a technology journalist, broadcaster and presenter. At the beginning of 2017 she joined The Gadget Show’s new presenting line-up and has spent the past four years testing and reporting on the latest consumer technology. In 2019 Georgie also presented the BBC’s FIA formula E’s Championship coverage. Alongside her work on the Gadget Show, Georgie has reported for ITV Tonight, Good Morning Britain, ITV Weekend and has appeared on The Jeremy Vine Show (formally The Wright Stuff). Most recently Georgie featured on ‘How to spend it well at Christmas’ alongside Phillip Schofield, selecting some of the best gadgets on offer for gift ideas in 2020. She also comments on breaking tech stories for Channel 5 News, Radio 5 live, talk radio & BBC Radio 2. Contact  Great British Speakers today to book STEM speaker & presenter Georgie Barrat to speak at your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Away from reviewing the latest apps and devices Georgie is interested in how technology is disrupting the way we work and socialise. Her keynote exploring future tech trends has taken her all over the world, being invited to speak at events including Web Summit, Mobile World Congress and Smart City Expo. Her writing credits extend to a range of publications including The Mirror, Tech City News, The Guardian, Marie Claire & The Metro. Georgie is passionate about women working in technology and devotes time to encouraging more girls to be involved in STEM subjects. She works alongside Girls in ICT, the IET and Childnet striving to make technology and the digital world as exciting, safe and inclusive as possible. She also spent 2020 developing her relationship with Service Now, an American based software company, hosting numerous webinars and live broadcasts to a global audience. Georgie has hosted two podcasts; “The Tech Disruption Series” that saw her interview various start-ups that are disrupting industries and “Sleep Life”, a podcast all about sleep, one of her favourite pastimes! Not one to shy away from a challenge she has a world record for the longest time anyone has been in VR (26.5 hours, if you are wondering) has run the London Marathon and bungee jumped whilst wearing a VR headset (terrifying, if you are wondering). Georgie brings a genuine interest and warmth to everything that she does. Her journalistic background, yet playful presenting style means audiences are quick to like her. Speaking and Hosting THE TECH TOURIST: JOURNEYING INTO THE NEAR FUTURE Join TV presenter and tech journalist Georgie Barrat as she takes you on a trip into the future. How is tech set to transform the way we socialise, learn and live? What’s the next evolution of Siri? How might video calls be changing? As a presenter of The Gadget Show, Georgie has first-hand experience of testing the tech that will change tomorrow and will be giving you an exclusive glimpse of what’s in store. EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The workforce is changing and how we attract, engage and retain them will need a fundamentally different approach. Everything from recruitment and on boarding, communication, working patterns and personal development will be transformed by technology. This keynote looks at how businesses can truly embrace digital transformation and social media. MANAGING AND MOTIVATING MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z Business needs millennials more than ever to cope with the ever-quickening pace of change – but what values, behaviour and ambitions do young people of today have? In this keynote Georgie Barrat (who so happens to be one of those millennials herself) will give you engaging and informative insights on how to meet the needs of these digital natives. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FUTURE CONSUMER This keynote looks at the unique needs of Gen Z consumers and gives a macroview of how technology is influencing consumer behaviour. What might the eCommerce business look like in the future? KEYNOTES AIMED AT SCHOOLS / STEM CAREERS With the technology industry growing faster than the rest of the UK economy Georgie gives a unique insight into the latest developments and exciting opportunities the industry offers. You’ll learn some top tips about how to set yourself up for a successful career in tech. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book female STEM speaker & presenter Georgie Barrat for your next live or hybrid event.   Contact us .

Georgina Burnett is an experienced VO artist and presenter for BBC, ITV, and Sky Her natural accent is Southern RP, and her voice range is 20-50, but she has a versatile range of styles. Georgina is equally comfortable recording in her professional set-up at home as she is at remote studios.  Based in Kent, she's 30 minutes away from London by train.  She can usually turnaround projects quickly and will bend backwards to provide the voiceover you require. Contact us today to hire Georgina Burnett for your next voiceover project. Georgina has provided voiceovers for a wide range of clients, from commercials to TV and radio to corporates. For commercials, she can perform a spectrum of styles: natural chatty, character, serious, sexy, sensitive, and authoritative. As a regular TV presenter for This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Weekend, and Katie Piper's Breakfast Show, she understands television needs for VO and continuity. Meanwhile, corporate clients have always craved her intelligent, authoritative voice for projects. Her presenting expertise covers property, DIY, interior design and crafts. Her Polynesian heritage also provides valuable diversity. Clients:   ITV's This Morning, ITV competitions, ITV advertising (number of clients), ITV Alan Titchmarsh Love Your Weekend, Fabulous Magazine, Ideal Home Show, Tiboo, Clean Living, Earthborn, Solidor, Brewers, Trainline, Osmo, Vintage Cashcow, Nottingham City Council Events, Polyvine, Wave FX, Hiyacar, 32 Squared, Viavox. Contact us today to hire Georgina Burnett for your next voiceover project.  +44 1753 439 289

Glenn Hoddle is a footballing icon renowned for his playing career for clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. In later years, he held the position of England manager, taking the team to the World Cup Finals in France in 1998. His playing career lasted an impressive 20 years, during which time he played 544 games and scored 118 goals. He was celebrated for his intelligence on the pitch, creative playmaking, and technical abilities, which put him in a class of his own. In 2007, he was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame for his great efforts. He was also a key part of the England team and won 53 caps, scoring 8 goals during that time. Now a rare position to hold, Glen Hoddle was a player-manager for both Swindon and Chelsea. In his first season as player manager at Stamford Bridge, he led Chelsea to the FA Cup Final. At Swindon, he led the team from relegation to promotion to the Premier League, carving out a name for himself as a quality manager and skillful player. Now, a popular and in-demand pundit, commentator and guest speaker who brings star quality to a range of events, functions and sporting occasions. Contact Great British Speakers today to book footballing icon Glenn Hoddle for your next event. Born in Hayes, Middlesex, in 1957, Glenn Hoddle joined Tottenham Hotspur’s youth academy and quickly demonstrated prodigious talent. When he was 17, he had made his first-team debut, demonstrating unparalleled ability to read the game , along with excellent ball control. Unlike the typical English midfielders of his era, who often prioritised strength over skill, Glenn Hoddle’s game was built on finesse, creativity, and an elegant touch on the ball.  During his years at Tottenham from 1975 to 1987, Glenn Hoddle won the FA Cup twice, in 1981 and 1982 , and helped lead the team to victory in the 1984 UEFA Cup, marking one of the most successful periods in the club’s history. His partnerships with players like Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa made Tottenham a force to be reckoned with, while his goal-scoring ability, often from remarkable distances, left fans in awe. His 110 goals in 490 appearances remain a testament to his skill and versatility. Glenn Hoddle | England National Team Contributions Glenn Hoddle’s talents were also showcased on the international stage. He earned 53 caps for the England national team and scored eight goals, representing his country in the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. One of his standout moments came in the 1986 World Cup against Poland, where his midfield orchestration and creativity helped England advance from the group stage. Though England ultimately fell to Argentina in the tournament quarterfinals, Glenn Hoddle’s reputation as an elite playmaker was cemented internationally. Glenn Hoddle |  European Success  In 1987, Glenn Hoddle made the bold decision to join AS Monaco in France’s Ligue 1 at a time when few English players ventured abroad. The move marked a new chapter in his career under the guidance of then-manager Arsène Wenger. At Monaco, he won the French League title in 1988 and became a key player in the team. His time in France only enhanced his reputation as a technical genius, and Arsène Wenger later spoke highly of Glen Hoddle’s influence and professionalism, noting how he adapted seamlessly to a different footballing culture. Playing in France helped Glen Hoddle refine his skills further and brought a new tactical dimension to his game. It also allowed him to thrive in a system that valued creativity and technical ability over physicality, something he occasionally found lacking in English football. Glenn Hoddle | Transition to Management: Revitalising Chelsea and England Before retiring from playing, Glenn Hoddle took on the position of player-manager for Swindon in 1991, where he led the team to the Premier League in 1993. His success at Swindon quickly caught the attention of Chelsea, who appointed him as player-manager the following year. During his time with Chelsea from 1993 to 1996, he introduced a more fluid, European-inspired style of play, laying the groundwork for the club’s future success. His managerial approach attracted stars like Ruud Gullit and was instrumental in changing the culture at Chelsea, encouraging the club to aim for success beyond domestic competitions. In 1996, Glenn Hoddle became the England national team manager, succeeding Terry Venables. His tenure was marked by a commitment to revitalising England’s approach to international football, incorporating tactical discipline and technical focus into the squad. Under his management, England reached the 1998 World Cup, where they showed promise but were eliminated by Argentina on penalties. After his time as manager of the England team, Glenn Hoddle went on to manage Southampton, Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Glenn Hoddle | Media Career After retiring from football management, Glenn Hoddle became a successful football pundit. He has worked for ESPN, ITV Sport, TalkSport and BT Sport. He is regularly in the sports news providing commentary and analysis on what is happening in the world of football. It was while working for BT Sport on his birthday in 2018 that Glenn Hoddle suffered a sudden and severe cardiac arrest. After filming the morning broadcast, he collapsed in the studio, prompting immediate action from a BT Sport’s sound engineer, who performed CPR and used a defibrillator until paramedics arrived. Following surgery and recovery, he resumed his media career, returning to punditry with BT Sport, ITV, and other outlets, while openly sharing his experience to raise awareness about the importance of first aid training and the use of defibrillators. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Glenn Hoddle, iconic football player and manager, for your next event.   Contact us.

Grace Victory is an award-winning blogger and YouTuber with over 20 million total views across her platforms. She is one of the UK’s most successful Internet sensations and has built a global audience with her unique flare and girl power attitude. She was voted best YouTuber for Cosmopolitan magazine and was awarded Most Inspiring Role Model for InStyle magazine’s Project 13. In 2014, Grace Victory officially launched graciefrancesca.com, covering beauty, fashion and mental health issues. Her linked social media accounts have an impressive following of over 250,000 on Instagram, 105,000 on Twitter and 222,000 on YouTube. In 2020, Grace Victory was put into an induced coma just one day after giving birth after contracting COVID-19, where she stayed for the next 3 months, before having intensive physiotherapy and meeting her 10-week old son for the very first time. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Influencer and COVID-19 survivor Grace Victory for your next event. Grace Victory is an inspiration to thousands of young people around the world and has been hailed as the “most inspiring person on the net” and the “Internet’s big sister”. She was one of the first mainstream fashion and beauty bloggers to also cover mental and physical health issues. 2016 saw Grace debut her hit documentary Clean Eating’s Dirty Secrets for the BBC. The aim of the programme was to challenge the claims many health gurus swear by and was one of the most-watched shows on BBC Three Online, with over 1.5 million views. In 2016, her second documentary for the BBC was released; The Cost of Cute: The Dark Side of the Puppy Trade was a hard-hitting look at the designer dog industry. Grace Victory Influencer She has worked with a number of high-profile beauty and fashion clients including Clinique, L’Oréal, Nike – modelling their first plus-size apparel campaign – ASOS, Rimmel, New Look, and has also presented at London Fashion Week. Grace has not always been this positive; as a child, she witnessed domestic violence and drug abuse at home and went on to cut ties with her father. Then at age 16 she was raped and she attempted suicide twice. She also suffered at the hands of bullying as a teenager and dealt with very public issues including anxiety and body image. She shares her story on problems most young people will face, as well as topics that are perceived taboo such as depression. Grace Victory TEDx Talk In 2017, Grace took part in a TEDx talk entitled ‘My Home Is This’, in which she explores her journey with her body through racism, eating disorders and mental health difficulties. The video has hit more than 24,000 views. She is now a dedicated body image campaigner and curvy model in her own right. She also regularly attends inspirational meetings with young women to give advice, guidance and a chance to share each other’s stories. In 2017, Grace published her first book, No Filter, which featured stories from her life including hard-hitting topics like domestic abuse and mental health. She followed this up in 2021 with How to Calm It , a book about mindfulness and how to implement it into our everyday lives. Grace Victory - COVID-19 In 2020, Grace and her family went through a very frightening time. In August, she posted a pregnancy announcement to her social media channels. In early December, she developed mild symptoms of COVID-19, but on Christmas Eve, her son was born two months premature due to complications from the virus, and the following day, Grace was put in an induced coma, where she stayed until March 2021. Whilst in the coma, Grace was given just a 5% chance of survival and suffered multiple organ failures and cardiac arrest when the doctors first tried to wake her up. Doctors have said she actually died for five minutes and it was a miracle that she survived with no brain damage. After returning home, Grace became an advocate for what she calls “Covid coma mummy survivors”, setting up a closed Facebook group in which women can share their experiences. She says it’s a space to speak about “memory, fatigue, the guilt around not being there for your child not being able to breastfeed.” Grace has appeared on a number of podcasts, including Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People, The Calmer You podcast, where she discussed trauma, healing and high-functioning anxiety, Happiful magazine’s I am, I Have and the Good Influence podcast where she talks about self-care. Grace Victory Media Work She has featured in and contributed to the BBC, The Metro, Cosmopolitan, The Independent , iHeartRadio,  Fader Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Elle Magazine, SHOUT Mag, Grazia Magazine, Huffington Post, The Daily Mail, The Sun, Allure Magazine, Teen Vogue, Glamour UK, Seventeen Magazine, Paper Magazine, Hello Magazine, Look Magazine, ELLE UK, The Evening Standard, K9 Magazine, Heat Magazine, Black Hair Magazine and Red Magazine. Amongst all of the difficult after effects of childbirth, a positive has come; in 2022, Grace announced she was expecting her second child, due October 2022. Grace Victory Public Speaking - Fashion and Beauty - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Near-Death Experiences - COVID-19 - Blogging/Vlogging Grace has spoken at the 2022 WOW-Women of the World event where she shared the development of her career as well as her experience with motherhood, and has worked alongside the Mind charity on a number of their campaigns as an ambassador. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Blogger and Mental Health Advocate Grace Victory for your corporate event. Contact us .

“Britain’s best dog trainer” – The Telegraph Graeme Hall – also known as The Dogfather – is best known for presenting Channel 5’s smash hit show Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (2019-present). He is also a Sunday Times bestselling author and TV personality. His expertise has seen him training dogs near and far, from the Scottish Highlands to the Channel Islands to Australia and New Zealand, always bringing his motto "Any dog, any age, any problem". I think I realised more about managing people in 16 minutes full of dogs and ballroom dancing than in the last five years. Nice one Graeme! TEDx Audience Contact Great British Speakers  today to book The Dogfather Graeme Hall for your next event. Whilst he may be known for his dog training skills, Graeme Hall didn’t start doing it professionally until about 2008. Before this, he spent over 20 years in a corporate career as an Operations Manager with a team of over 200 people. This may seem unlinked to dog training, but he learnt a lot about people during this time and realised that we have much in common with dogs. He then got his own dogs – Axel and Gordon, both Rottweilers. He worked tirelessly to ensure they had the correct training and then decided to pass on this knowledge to others, and he has since become a Master Dog Trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers and trained over 5,000 pets. He is a regular columnist for the Sunday Times magazine. He has found himself on their bestselling author list for his books All Dogs Great and Small: What I’ve Learned Training Dogs (2021) and Perfectly Imperfect Puppy: The Ultimate Life-Changing Program for Training a Well-Behaved, Happy Dog (2022). The former explored some of Graeme’s success stories, backed by scientific evidence and his go-to training techniques. It made Amazon’s “Dog-Keeping” bestseller list. Following this up with Perfectly Imperfect Puppy, Graeme provided straightforward, simple, science-backed tips on puppy training, including demystifying any complexities. This would also appear on Amazon’s “Dog-Keeping” list. So far in 2024 he has released two more books,  Does My Dog Love Me?  which looks at how to understand the ways your dog sees the world, and  The Ultimate Kids' Guide to Dogs.  His expertise and down-to-earth nature have made him a familiar guest on several popular shows, including BBC Breakfast, This Morning (2020), Jeremy Vine (2020-2022), Celebrity Mastermind (2022), and Christmas University Challenge (2022). His smash-hit show  Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly  (2019-present), has been so successful that not only does it air in the UK, it also airs in mainland Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America, with its own spin-off,  Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia,  Down Under. He has been hosting his own podcast, Talking Dogs with Graeme Hall , since 2020, offering advice on separation anxiety, exercise, toilet training, sleeping, visitors, rescue dogs, barking, destroying furniture, children, biting, and excitement, among much more. Graeme Hall Speaking Graeme offers keynote speeches and training sessions from as short as 30 minutes to a full day. Of these human training sessions, he says, “think of it this way: if I can communicate effectively with animals who need it to be kept really simple, surely it must be possible to easily get what we want – and what we don’t want – from team members and others?” In 2017, he presented a TEDxLeamingtonSpa talk titled “Why using dog training psychology to train people makes sense”. Since then, it has been viewed an impressive 37,000 times. Graeme Hall Speaking Topics - Dog Training - Motivation - How to Get What You Want, and What You Don’t - Teamwork - Management Graeme Hall Clients: The Federation of Small Businesses, NHS, THP Accounts (City of London) Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book dog trainer and 'The DogFather' TV presenter Graeme Hall for your corporate event. Contact us .

Billed as the next David Attenborough, Hamza Yassin is a passionate and highly knowledgeable wildlife photographer, cameraman, ornithologist, conservationist, and presenter. He has presented wildlife-themed segments for The One Show , Countryfile, This Morning  and his own series,   Scotland: My Life in the Wild . Whilst known to wildlife fans, Hamza burst onto the mainstream scene when he won the 2022 series of  Strictly Come Dancing . Contact Great British Speakers  today to book wildlife presenter and cameraman Hamza Yassin for your next event. Born in Sudan, Hamza Yassin moved to the UK when he was eight years old, settling in Northampton before moving to Kilchoan in Scotland when he was 21. His love for nature and wildlife has been there since his schooling years, gaining a Bachelor of Science in Zoology with Conservation from Bangor University, and then a Master’s Degree in Biological Imaging and Photography from the University of Nottingham, so it’s fair to say he knows his stuff. Hamza Yassin - Wildlife Cameraman Before becoming known for his presenting gigs, Hamza was a wildlife cameraman, working on BBC nature documentaries, as well as  Springwatch,   Animal Park, Wild Isles  (2023), and  The Hunt,  narrated by the aforementioned Attenborough. He also provided photography and videography services to the Rutland Global BirdFair in recognition of their 25th anniversary in 2013. Hamza Yassin - Wildlife Presenter Hamza’s first appearance as a presenter was on BBC’s  The One Show  as one of their new wildlife cameramen. He has since presented the hugely popular CBeebies show  Let’s Go For a Walk  (2020) as Ranger Hamza, followed up with  Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest  (2022). In 2020, Hamza presented his own Channel 4 documentary,  Scotland: My Life in the Wild , which documented his own life in the Scottish Highlands, and the wildlife that share his beautiful, adopted home. He then presented the series  Scotland: Escape to the Wilderness  (2021), where he guided celebrities, including Martin Clunes, Ben Miller, Baroness Warsi, and Richard Coles, through the Scottish Highlands. He has combined all of his media experience behind and in front of the camera, and his passion for ornithology into his book,  Be a Birder: The Joy of Birdwatching and How to Get Started , published in 2023. The book hit the Amazon bestseller lists ‘Wild Birds’, ‘Earth Sciences’, and ‘Birds’. In 2023, he became a representative for Dyslexia Scotland having being diagnosed with the condition himself at school. Hamza’s winning appearance on  Strictly Come Dancing (2022) launched him into the stratosphere, and he is now in high demand as a keynote speaker on nature, conservation, and the environment. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin for your corporate event. Contact us .

Hannah Cooper-Dommett is a model and TV presenter, and wife of popular comedian Joel Dommett. In 2020, she co-hosted the ITV lockdown series At Home With Joel Dommett , and co-hosts the podcast Never Have I Ever, also alongside her husband. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book Hannah Cooper-Dommett for your next event. Hannah Cooper-Dommett has made several guest appearances on much-loved programmes including Catchpoint (2021), Celebrity Gogglebox (2021), Loose Women (2022), Saturday Kitchen (2022), Celebrity Lingo (2022), Meet the Richardsons (2022), and The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show (2023). In 2022, Hannah and her husband Joel started the podcast Never Have I Ever; a weekly podcast that sees the couple act on unusual suggestions from listeners and each other. Suggestions include staying in a haunted house, posing for a life-drawing class, ballroom dancing, eating vegan for a week, giving blood, driving a supercar, and many, many more. Hannah has fronted a number of commercial campaigns and advertisements for companies including Barbour, Boux Avenue, GHD, Macy’s, and M&S, and has been featured in a host of glossy publications. Away from her media career, Hannah has been an ambassador for Brain Tumour Support, alongside Joel, since 2021, after her mother was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book model Hannah Cooper-Dommett for your next live event. Contact us .

Hanna Witton is an award-winning vlogger and influencer, with her vlogs attracting more than 24 million views on her official YouTube channel. After amassing an impressive following on her social media – over 1.1 million across Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok – Hannah is regarded as one of the UK’s leading voices. She uses her unique blend of positivity and expertise to talk about a range of topics including sex, relationships, feminism, body image, gender and sexuality. No topic is off limits and she has posted videos about her Colitis diagnosis and her first pregnancy, as well as documenting how being pregnant has affected her chronic illness. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Award-Winning Vlogger Hannah Witton for your next event. Whilst she discusses a wide range of topics, Hannah Witton’s focus is on sex, sexual health and relationships. This focus stemmed from her studies, where she wrote her dissertation on the history of sexology and sex manuals. She is now an ambassador for leading sexual health charity Brook and was shortlisted for Young Person of the Year at FPA’s UK Sexual Health awards and scooped up the Best Sex and Relationships award at the Cosmopolitan influencer awards in 2016, as well as being shortlisted for the Best Vlog in 2014. Additionally, Hannah was a finalist in the 2013 Guardian and Oxford University Press Very Short Film competition, where she submitted a short on “The History of Homosexuality”. Hannah first began creating YouTube videos in 2011 with an aim to help young women with their relationships and sexual health. On the channel she explores topics including how to increase your sexual desire, period tracking apps and menstruation, sexuality and sensuality, dating, sex toys, contraception, pregnancy, gender identity, parenting, consent and sex and disability. In 2017, Hannah released her debut book, Doing It, which was an educational, informative handbook for young people, exploring relationships, sex and dating from her own experiences. She followed this up in 2019 with The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth About Our Periods , which covered experiences of menstruation and education around it. https://vimeo.com/219383286?share=copy In 2019, Hannah launched her podcast, Doing it With Hannah Witton, which focused on sex, relationships, our bodies and taboos. The podcast was very successful and was nominated at the 2020 Global Awards. She is also a podcaster on Banging Book Club, where she and two other vloggers read books about sex and gender before discussing them, as well as on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal where she spoke about sex and relationships. In 2015, Hannah appeared on a TEDx talk titled What Internet Trolls Taught Me, which reached over 84,000 views on their YouTube channel. Hannah is a highly sought-after expert speaker, moderator and host. In 2014, she moderated the gender panel at the Summer in the City event, and was named one of eight Girls’ Champions as part of the BBC’s 100 Women campaign in 2016. HANNAH WITTON – CHRONIC ILLNESS / COLITIS Hannah was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis at the young age of seven, experiencing severe abdominal pain and frequent, bloody trips to the toilet. Over the years, she faced hospitalizations due to flare-ups until a new medication granted her a decade-long remission at 15. However, the unpredictable nature of Colitis resurfaced in her 20s, leading to the decision for an ileostomy - the removal of her large intestine and the use of a stoma bag. The surgery significantly improved her life, reducing pain and allowing her to lead a more normal existence. Yet, challenges persisted, including a large scar affecting her mobility and a loss of core strength. The subsequent months involved a learning process to walk, stand, lie down, and manage her transformed life. Having undergone the ileostomy in 2018, Hannah is now dedicated to dispelling the misconceptions and stigma around Stoma's.   Through her advocacy, she emphasises that individuals with stomas can still have intimate relationships and have children, highlighting the empowerment that comes with embracing life post-surgery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wu3TRK1ngMo Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Vlogger and Sexual Health Expert Hannah Witton for your corporate event. Contact us .

Heather is a philanthropist, activist, entrepreneur and world-record holding athlete.  Heather has made a vast impact with her charitable work, helping people affected by war and disability. Her passion is for helping people overcome diversity, something she herself had to do in 1993 when a collision with a motorcycle resulted in the amputation of a leg.  She founded a charity responsible for clearing 21 million square metres of land mines across the world and helping hundreds of thousands of amputees receive artificial limbs. Her inspirational work has touched many globally. Heather is also passionate about creating healthy, sustainable, plant-based nutrition, food and cosmetics products, with a range of products across these industries. Contact Great British Speakers today to book inspirational speaker Heather Mills for your next event. After the trauma and tragedy of the motorcycle collision in 1993, which saw Heather have her leg amputated, she turned to veganism as a way to support her recovery and healing. Since then she has become a strong advocate and influencer in matters relating to veganism and plant-based products. This led to the creation of her VBites Food business, which is one of the world's biggest manufacturers of meat-free, fish-free, and dairy-free plant based alternatives, currently servicing   24 countries.    Expanding on her plant based mission, Heather has also  created a vegan algal oil business, V-Omega3, vegan makeup business, B@One. Heather has also provided investment into many plant based start-ups as part of her 'VBites  Ventures' portfolio. Heather Mills charitable work Despite her business successes, Heather is most proud of her  work in the charitable sector which has included the founding and patronage of 'Adopt A Minefield' the charity that raises money for the clearing of mines in war-torn areas, as well as creating awareness about the issues of land mines and supporting those affected by them. Heather is also the originator and patron of many amputee clinics internationally and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in the face of atrocities such as the Twin Tower attacks and the Gujarat earthquake in India. So far 400,000 amputees have received artificial limbs due to Heather’s efforts. Heather has also made a mark in the world of sport, pursuing her passion of ski-racing and remarkably at the age of 47 became the only disabled skier ever to achieve three world records in downhill, skeleton and ski-jumping disciplines. Heather also holds four gold medals for downhill and slalom skiing at the Skiing World Championships and in 2023 she was awarded The Guinness Book of World Records award for being the Fastest Disabled Speed Skier in the World achieving a staggering 164.95km/h. Heather Mills Speaking Topics There are many topics that Heather can cover, drawing on her vast experience and inspirational life. These include: Overcoming adversity. Disability and prejudice. Working in War torn areas and supporting those affected by war. Charity work. Global development of plant based food brands. Setting up and running a business and scaling up to international level. Excelling in sport and becoming a successful athlete. How to inspire change through resilience. Human and animal rights. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book the inspirational Heather Mills for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Heidi Skudder – otherwise known as The Parent and Baby Coach – is an award-winning podcaster and parenting consultant with over two decades of experience working with and helping families around the world, from the USA to Zambia. Her experience, expertise, and personable nature mean she has helped famous clients, including Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Perrie Edwards, appear on TV shows for Channel 5 and featured in publications The Independent  and  The Express. She is in high demand as a keynote speaker at industry events and for her online workshops and courses on topics such as weaning, potty training and toddler behaviour. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Heidi Skudder - The Parent and Baby Coach for your next event. With a Masters degree in Business Psychology and qualifications including NLP, CBT, accreditation from the Association of Coaching, and diplomas in post-natal depression and sleep training, Heidi Skudder is an expert in all things baby and toddler. Her business started in 2011 as Tiny Tiptoes, initially offering baby massage classes and overnight care; it would then be rebranded as The Parent and Baby Coach in 2012, combining her coaching practice with sleep support consultancy. Since then, she has helped over 2,000 families manage their transition into parenthood and provided tips on her social media, where she has a following of over 65,000. Heidi Skudder - The Parent and Baby Coach - Speaking Heidi aims to work with individuals and corporate clients in helping new parents and parents-to-be understand the physical and emotional changes they will go through when going from a single person or couple to a parent. Heidi Skudder - The Parent and Baby Coach - Online Workshops She also offers online workshops and courses, including: - Mini Sleep, Sleep Support, Dream Sleep, and Newborn Sleep - Put to Bed, and Lunchtime Nap - Reflux Management, Reflux Support, and Combination Feeding - Toddler Behaviour - Newborn, Baby, and Toddler Sleep - Baby and Toddler Sleep and Routine - Baby Weaning - Potty Training - Preparing For Your Second Baby Her workshops have seen her given the  Baby Magazine’s Little London Award for the ‘Best Baby and Parenting Class’. Whilst she wants to ensure the child is cared for in the best way, she is also passionate about ensuring the parent has a positive experience of parenthood. Heidi Skudder - The Parent and Baby Coach - Podcasting Heidi is also a popular podcast host, having hosted several series of  The Parent & Baby Coach Podcast, discussing topics such as emotion for toddlers, room sharing, returning to work, baby gut health, reflux, illness, and separation anxiety. Her expertise has seen her speak at The Baby Show, the UK’s biggest parenthood exhibition show, on no less than four occasions, cementing her as a go-to expert in the field. Heidi works with: Mail on Sunday, The Independent, My Baba, The Baby Show, 5 News, Penguin Books, Baby London and the Baby and Toddler Show. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book The Parent and Baby Coach Heidi Skudder for your corporate event. Contact us .

Holly Tucker MBE is a vibrant and empowering entrepreneur, known for her creative spirit and dedication to championing small businesses. As the founder of Holly & Co and 'Not On The High Street', she has become a leading figure in the world of creative entrepreneurial start-ups. Holly also serves as the UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses, where she passionately advocates for the incredible talent of small business owners worldwide. To hire 'Not on the High Street' Founder and  all round business Entrepreneur Holly Tucker,   contact us  at Great British Speakers Holly Tucker | Supporting Small Businesses Through her immersive brand, Holly & Co, she has been a driving force in supporting small businesses through their journeys, helping them grow and succeed. She has made a significant economic impact, contributing over £1 billion to the UK economy, while also assisting numerous small business owners along the way. Holly's advocacy also extends to empowering women to start their own businesses and equipping the younger generation with the skills they need to thrive in the evolving work environment. Holly Tucker | Podcast & Events As the host of the popular podcast 'Conversations of Inspiration,' she engages in inspiring conversations with successful founders, both from small businesses and well-known brands. The podcast consistently ranks in the iTunes business charts top 10. Her annual event, the 'Congregation of Inspiration,' is a transformative experience, featuring mass-participation sing-alongs, creative explosions, and a supportive environment to be oneself and pursue dreams. Holly Tucker | Author Holly is also the author of the best-selling book 'Do What You Love, Love What You Do,' which has been regarded as a new business bible. In the book, she shares her own story, valuable lessons, and practical advice on creating and growing a business. The book emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and building an empowered community. Moreover, it highlights the achievements of the creative community, inspiring readers to join the path of success. Overall, Holly Tucker's impact on the small business world, her dedication to empowering others, and her celebration of creativity make her an influential and inspiring figure for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners alike. To hire Female Business Entrepreneur Holly Tucker, contact the team at Great British Speakers today.  Email Jane and Steve at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com  or call  +44 1753 439 289 CONTACT US

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and celebrity chef, as well as an ambassador for food production and eating locally and seasonally. Hugh’s popularity grew through his River Cottage TV series and books as well as campaigns such as Hugh’s Fish Fight. Hugh presented River Cottage, a television series in which he became a self-reliant farmer in rural England - having moved from London to the rural location in Dorset - feeding himself, his family and friends with locally produced and sourced food. The television series was followed by the release of The River Cottage Cookbook, which won the Glenfiddich Trophy and the André Simon Food Book of the Year award. Further books followed in the River Cottage series. Hugh established River Cottage HQ in Dorset in 2004, and the operation is now based at Park Farm near Axminster in Devon. River Cottage HQ is a working organic smallholding and the base for a range of courses and events, and home to the newly launched River Cottage Chefs’ School. Hugh is a published journalist, having written a weekly column for The Guardian between 2006 and 2014. He is Patron of the National Farmers’ Retail and Markets Association (FARMA), and of Switchback, a charity that helps young offenders find opportunities in the catering industry. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a highly regarded broadcaster, writer and TV personality whose books and broadcasts have reached millions. He is a passionate campaigner for food, sustainability and animal welfare. Contact Great British Speakers today to book broadcaster and food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for your next event. Since first broadcasting Escape to River Cottage in 1999, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has received a number of awards including a BAFTA, a Food Broadcast Award as well as awards from Radio 4, The Observer and the Guild of Food Writers. He won Cookbook of the Year Award for The River Cottage Meat Book and an award for River Cottage Veg. River Cottage was initially founded on the principles of sustainable design; to create a site that is low on carbon, low energy, and one that would embrace the climate change challenge. Hugh Fearnely-Whittingstall - Campaigning In addition to the cookery-based programmes, Hugh's TV work also includes hard-hitting campaigns such as Chicken Out! in which he campaigned for better welfare for chickens in the UK. In 2011, he broadcast the hugely influential Hugh's Fish Fight , which brought about changes in law at the European level. In November 2015, Hugh broadcast Hugh's War on Waste with the BBC and began a campaign to reduce consumer waste in the UK. The two programmes focused on food and clothing waste, both by supermarkets and by shoppers in their own homes. In 2018, he filmed Britain's Fat Fight with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , a documentary for BBC One, where he explored the obesity crisis in Britain, asking food producers, restaurants, and the government to confront the crisis. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall | Books Hugh has published more than 25 books, many receiving multiple awards. Prior to River Cottage, Hugh presented a food programme called Walk on the Wild Sid e, where he travelled along the canals of the UK, indulging in local wild food using naturally sourced ingredients. The series, which ran for from 1995-1997, was accompanied by Hugh's first book by the same. Hugh's most recent book is River Cottage Good Comfort , including favourite meals made healthy. In 2024, Hugh will publish How to Eat 30 Plants a Week , a book containing 100 recipes that incorporate the power of plants power, helping readers benefit from increased energy and improved gut microbiome. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall - Charitable Support Hugh is a patron of ChildHope UK, an international child-protection charity working in Africa, Asia, and South America, a position he has held since 2009. He is also Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book broadcaster, writer and food campaigner Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for your next event.   Contact us .

Ije McDougall is a Magistrate, HR/Employment Law Expert, and the Founder of The Kairos Initiative. This charity is dedicated to “restoring dignity and bringing relief to the neediest of people in Northern Nigeria”. Her unique perspective and lived experiences as an immigrant woman from Nigeria, mixed with her BBC training and HR background, have provided much needed insight and engagement to her audiences. Her talk on Racial Equality was featured on the Black Lives Matter website in 2020. With her original storytelling technique, production experience, and expertise in HR law, Ije has spoken to a wide array of audiences, from schools and colleges to multinational corporate audiences. She has been featured on several podcasts and publications and published her own book. This combination means she has honed excellent communication skills and knows how to identify what her audiences need. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book charity founder Ije McDougall for your next event. While charting her way through life in the UK, Ije McDougall has faced questions of identity and self-realisation. She has battled self-doubt and imposter syndrome continuously and understands how limiting they can be. Her HR background helps employers engaged with their workforces and gives employees avenues to express themselves effectively. Below: Ije winning The Cheshire Woman of the Year award 2023 She is an Advocate and Activist who uses her public speaking platforms to raise awareness and to challenge injustice – particularly regarding race. Out of 64,000 nominees, Ije was among the shortlist for the 2020 National Diversity Awards as a Positive Role Model. As a British Nigerian who originates from the North East of Nigeria, Ije has first-hand knowledge of the activities and consequences of extremists and extremism. Having beat the odds herself, Ije is well versed in the challenges that face people of minority in the UK. as a result, she speaks on some of the issues faced by minority groups. In 2020, Ije published her book Surviving 0 to 5 Years Old: #MumofGirls. The book is full of stories and anecdotes about people’s experiences of bringing up young children. Ije McDougall Speaking Topics - Identity - Self-Acceptance - Self-Confidence - Overcoming Adversities / Beating the odds - Diversity, Inclusion and Representation - Inspirational Lived experiences - HR- Employee Engagement - Women - The Life of an Immigrant - Power of an Idea Ije McDougall talk Takeaways After Ije's talks, people feel: Reflective Challenged but Inspired to take action Motivated Out-of-the-box thinking Valued Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book diversity speaker Ije McDougall for your corporate event. Contact us .

Inge Woudstra is an expert in equity, diversity and inclusion, with a specialism in gender inclusion. She is also the author of Be Gender Smart – The Key to Career Success for Women, a book that received feedback such as “men and women bring a great deal of value to the table. The sweet spot is in appreciating the need for both” – Helena Morrissey, founder of the 30% club. She is an inspiring speaker, with a message that resonates with women, men and senior managers: “stop changing women, start changing organisations”. Inga has a unique take on gender diversity. She has reviewed bio-psychological and brain research to find those gender differences that are relevant in the workplace. She applies those to solve the enigma of the lack of women in senior positions and in the pipeline, and gives real examples on how to move forward and not just keep women in but also leverage what they bring. She is a highly qualified speaker, facilitator and tutor, and experienced panel moderator, researcher and consultant. Her talks are highly interactive and open audience members’ eyes to the impact of inclusion on their day-to-day work. She fills her talks with personal stories, statistics, discussion, fresh ideas and insights and some truly practical actions. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book gender diversity in the workplace speaker Inge Woudstra for your next event. Inge Woudstra is a principal Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant at Voice At The Table, an established Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy. At Voice At The Table Inge helps good businesses and industries become even better by showing them how to tap into the talents and ambitions of all their people. She works with leadership teams to increase understanding and commitment to EDI and develop an EDI strategy. She works with leaders and teams to drive behaviour change and help every team and individual develop, improve and embed inclusive behaviour habits. Inge has a particular interest in addressing systemic bias using process nudges that encourage inclusive behaviours. She is a specialist in inclusive talent management. Before moving into EDI, Inge held change management, consultancy and teaching roles in male-dominated, international organisations such as Siemens and Shell and worked as a tutor at Ashridge Business School. Inge is originally Dutch and has lived and worked in the UK for the last 18 years. Clients are predominantly in the UK, and the US, but Inge has also delivered talks and workshops in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Canada, India, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Awards & Recognition MSc Business Management, Psychology A&B, Creative Facilitation, Facilitating Action Learning Sets, Brain Friendly learning, Inspiring Speaker Certification. Winner of the Tech Talent Charter hackathon with Best Practice resource on Inclusive Promotion (2021), Award for ED&I support of the Global Data Infrastructure industry (2021) Inge’s talks are ideal if you are looking to: - Change mindsets - Increase gender awareness - Boost women’s confidence and help them own their strengths - Engage men, women and leaders in diversity and inclusion - Leverage talent - Built mutual respect - Inspire effective new steps towards gender balance Inge’s talk topics: - It’s not about diversity and inclusion, it’s about you: engaging people with inclusion – suitable for all staff - Value of difference: engaging people with gender inclusion – suitable for managers and hiring managers; or all staff - Gender smart working – suitable for mixed gender teams - Gender smart leadership – suitable for managers and team leaders - Grow your career the gender smart way – suitable for women 10 min – 1-hour talk, which can be as interactive as you like, or can be extended to a 2-3 hour workshop. Inge is highly skilled in classroom work as well as working with large groups (40-300 people). She is an experienced panel moderator. Why Hire Inge Woudstra? Inge brings: - A new angle on gender diversity with a focus on leveraging gender differences so it links to bringing your best self to work, winning business, and creating a culture where people feel valued and can be productive. - A way to engage men as well as women in gender issues so that men see themselves as part of the solution. - A fresh take on recruiting women, building the female talent pipeline and achieving gender balance. - Focus on practical action and tangible  results for your audience. Clients include Total, EDF Luminus, Intel, Avaya, Ashurst, Flemish Government, International Project Management Association, CIPD, Shell, The Academy for Chief Executives and the NHS. https://vimeo.com/222550402 Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book gender balance in the workplace speaker Inge Woudstra for your corporate event. Contact us . https://vimeo.com/222550402

Inspiring Vanessa is not your average teen! Vanessa is an international multi-award-winning Motivational Speaker, Presenter, Podcast Host, Actress, YouTuber, Model, and Author of two books: The 5 Secrets to Public Speaking Success and Vanessa’s Book of Quotes—Inspiration on the go! and an audiobook titled The 12 Keys to Success.  Contact the UK’s leading presenter agent  Great British Presenters today to book inspirational speaker & presenter Vanessa for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Vanessa’s journey began when she was only 9 years old and became one of the youngest motivational speakers in the UK. Vanessa’s mission is to inspire children and adults around the world to believe in themselves and have the courage to be whoever they want to be. Her dream is to be on the Ellen Show, meet Ellen DeGeneres also help homeless people by creating a “Hotel for Homeless”. Vanessa has been trained and mentored by several top International Speakers and has shared the stage with the likes of Jairek Robbins, Eric Thomas, Eric Ho, Caleb Maddix, Andy Winson and Douglas Vermeeren speaking in front of thousands of people around the world. Also been interviewed on London Live TV, BEBB Online TV and Chrissy Show on Sky TV, appeared in Stylist magazine, The Voice newspaper and many other magazines in U.K., USA, Canada and Australia . She has been hosting the podcast The Inspiring Vanessa Show,  bringing exclusive interviews and discussions with renowned speakers and motivating public figures!  Over the past three years, Vanessa hosted London’s Kids Fashion Show, Croydon has Talent, attended Screen Nation Awards as a guest presenter and interviewed on the red carpet at WE DAY and the Screen Nation Awards. If you are looking for an inspiring, refreshing and powerful speaker then Vanessa is guaranteed to make a big impact. Vanessa is looking to go to schools and speak about Confidence and self believe. Vanessa lives for personal development and has more charisma and wisdom that most adult speakers out there! Vanessa’s signature topics include Mindset; Inspiration; Motivation; Love and Fear, Taking Action and Self-Belief. She has now been helping children with Confidence Coaching. She also offers a 12-week program and her speaker fees varies depending on organisations or charities who require to book her. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to book corporate presenter Vanessa for your next live event or corporate video. https://vimeo.com/280224490 https://vimeo.com/288207929

Ionica Adriana is a Romanian-born British stage and screen actress. Born near Transylvania, Ionica was adopted into a British family who lived in North Yorkshire when she was two and a half years old. Due to her complicated start to life and fast-growing career, Ionica is a popular guest speaker at large and small events, offering her entertaining and fascinating life story. She has hosted and spoken at events such as Carfest, Countryfile Live, MOVE IT, the UK’s biggest dance convention, and CYD. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book Romanian-born British actress Ionica Adriana for your next event. In the years before Ionica Adriana was born, the Romanian Communist dictator enforced strict rules regarding the country’s population. This resulted in widespread poverty, which meant parents were either too malnourished to support their children or couldn’t afford to. Many were brought up by unclean state-run institutions. In a Romanian orphanage, Ionica spent the first two and a half years of her life before being adopted and moving to England. Ionica has always been honest about her adoption, saying that “my adoption has never been a secret, my parents have always been very transparent about it”, and it is this honesty that she brings to her presenting and speaking engagements. Ionica Adriana Stage Career Ionica trained for two years at the East 15 Acting School in performing arts and stage combat. Her flourishing career has won her high recognition and several awards. In 2018, she was awarded the Best Emerging Actress gong at the International Achievement Recognition Awards for her role as the Genie in the stage version of Aladdin . She was also nominated for the Best Female Solo Artist and NEA Choice Award at the National Entertainment Awards. Other stage roles include  Opening Up  at the Union Theatre,  Aladdin  – this time as Jasmine – at the Billingham Forum,  Sleeping Beauty  in Torquay and  Cinderella  in Chesham. Ionica Adriana Media Career Ionica has presented for a number of television and radio stations, including BBC Radio York, BBC Leeds, Yorkshire Cast, BBC Politics, BBC Look North, BBC Leeds and  Countryfile Live. In 2019, she became a judge for the BBC’s second series of  All Together Now  along with comedian Rob Beckett and singer Geri Horner. Her best-known presenting job was fronting BBC Radio 4’s documentary entitled  Ceausescus Children  (2022), which gave her the opportunity to return to Romania and see how children were living in the country today. She also presented the documentary  The Acting Class (2017) alongside actors Maxine Peake and Christopher Eccleston. In 2023, Ionica starred in long-running soap  Coronation Street.  Going into 2024, Ionica will be appearing in  Celebrity Pointless,  as well as hosting season 1 of the podcast CANDID. Whilst she is best known as a presenter on the screen, she has acted in productions, including Paranoid  (2016),  Splitting the Bill  (2018),  The Syndicate  (2021) and  Glaciers  (2022). She has also appeared in feature films  Girls Do Not Dress For Boys  (2015) and  Schadenfreude  (2018). Due to her growing popularity, Ionica has been featured as a writer and interviewee for  Yorkshire Life Magazine, BBC History Revealed Magazine, The Daily Mail, Absolutely Yorkshire,  and Who Do You Think You Are Magazine. Ionica Adriana Corporate speaking  & Hosting Work Ionica is a popular figure at expos and other events such as MOVE IT, the UK’s biggest dance convention, and CYD? (Can You Dance) UK’s touring convention. She hosted the Hospitality Talks Stage at BBC  Countryfile Live in 2019, sang at the closing ceremony of the Newcastle Film Festival and again at the Festival of Remembrance 2018 in York. Ionica has appeared at Carefest on several occasions, where she has spoken about how to live with purpose and practice self-love. Due to her fascinating life story that includes adoption, Ionica is often asked to speak at big events as well as at schools, colleges and graduations, and hosting seminars. Ionica has said that her biggest privilege to date was as a guest speaker (the only Romanian speaker) at Sir Michael Rutter's Memorial at King's College London. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book actress and inspirational speaker Ionica Adriana for your corporate event. Contact us .

Irini Tzortzoglou is the wonderfully charming winner of MasterChef 2019.  Throughout the competition, she successfully used a variety of traditional Greek ingredients in dishes which consistently impressed the judges as well as guest chefs such as Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr. In the competition final, her take on classic Greek dishes which she elevated to a new level in her uniquely playful style won over judges, John Torode & Gregg Wallace and she was crowned the popular winner. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Irini Tzo for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us . Irini Tzo was born in a small village on the island of Crete and was the youngest of three.  Her early memories of life are of a scarcity of luxuries but an abundance of fresh, home-cooked food in a loving home full of people. Treats were rare and usually home-made, delicious and created with produce the family grew, were given or sourced. Being raised in a culturally mixed environment - Irini’s mother originated from Crete and her father from Anatolia – Irini was blessed with different but equally valuable life lessons and principles. Hospitality, responsibility and pride on one side and humility, appreciation and a zest for life on the other. When she was 20, Irini Tzo started working in her uncle’s hotel in Crete where she met her first husband who was English and they moved to London in 1980. Whilst working for the National Greek Bank of Greece she studied for professional qualifications and later completed a History of Art Degree.  Her artistic flair was reflected in the way in which her Masterchef-winning dishes were presented. In 2010, Irini Tzo moved to the small village of Cartmel in Cumbria with her now husband, John, where life could not be more different to London. Cartmel is similar to Crete in that there is a great appreciation of food, cooking and entertainment. The focus is on quality and freshness of produce – themes reminiscent of Irini’s upbringing. Irini Tzo on Masterchef In 2018 Irini decided to enter MasterChef, driven by the hope to inspire both old and young (such as her grandchildren).  She loved every single minute of the competition, including those of fear, anxiety, pressure and the occasional personal disappointment although these were greatly outweighed by the sense of achievement and the joy of having her food appreciated by others. Greek food has always had its fans amongst the millions who have visited the country over the years with appealing strong flavours, the freshness of the ingredients and the simplicity of their preparation.  Irini firmly agrees that the ingredients are king and respects the traditional methods of their treatment, but she has developed a much more refined approach and style of presentation. Irini currently works with potters in both Crete and the UK creating dishes inspired by Minoan pottery and with graphic designers on the creation of fabrics inspired by Greek plant life.   She is very involved in the local community - belonging to the Cartmel in Bloom group and Cartmel Village Society. Irini is available for a range of live events and cooking demonstrations. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Irini Tzo for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

J Grange is a British Musician, Songwriter, International Public Speaker and Neurodiversity/ Disability advocate born in East London. After facing many mental health challenges during his time in education, a lack of support, being permanently excluded from schools, going to court and being diagnosed with ADHD, J finally found his passions. J’s second-ever song release received great traction on YouTube via Link Up TV racking up an impressive amount of streams. J’s appearances include BBC Radio, other Radio stations including KISS Fresh, BBC National and Local news, the BBC website, Channel 5 News, GB News and a number of online magazines and news outlets. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book ADHD Neurodiversity Musician and motivational speaker J Grange for your next event or call +44 1753 439289. J is more than just a musician. He is also a respected international public speaker and neurodiversity advocate who goes into PRUs, schools and colleges such as Kings College London to speak to students and staff and is an ambassador for numerous organisations & charities including the ADHD Foundation, UK Youth and the Prince's Trust. Below is a Channel 5 programme where J discusses his life and living with ADHD J Grange Public Speaker He has also spoken for the United Nations, Live at the Bournemouth International Centre to over 1,000 people and regularly speaks to a wide range of businesses, charities and corporates including JCDecaux, Action For Children, Johnson Matthey, National Gas and News International about creating equality for those 1 in 5 who are neurodivergent. In June 2022 J featured across 300+ Clear Channel digital billboards across the UK to celebrate being neurodivergent. He also released We Will Rise featuring the London Community Gospel Choir as the official anthem for the ADHD foundation Neurodiversity Umbrella Project J Grange Specialist Topics keynote titles: Living as a Neurodivergent person – Using my lived experience to create a better living experience. Neurodiversity in the workplace – Employing and supporting the ND community How Businesses can benefit from a better understanding of neurodiversity – What is it, how can you change and improve and what’s in it for you? Neurodiversity in Education – Let’s stop wasting talent - A strength-based approach Difference is Strength – Why society needs to embrace different minds Diversity & Inclusion Talks Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book ADHD Neurodiversity speaker J Grange for your next live event.   Contact us .

Jacob Mitchell, aka MC Grammar , is a multi-award-winning teacher turned rapper, educational consultant and trainer. Combining his two passions—teaching and music—MC Grammar illustrates that learning can be engaging and exciting. His mission is to make learning fun, inclusive, and memorable for all. He first tried his musical approach to teaching his pupils in 2014 through “The Grammar Song,” a rap he wrote to help them prepare for a tricky assessment. A few years later, a video of Jacob rapping the popular children's book The Gruffalo went viral in 2019, and it was from here that his unique approach to learning became more widely recognised and his following grew. He has since fronted the Sky Kids programme MC Grammar's  Wonder Raps’ . Set to earworm tunes, MC Grammar’s fun comedic raps cover a wide range of educational topics, from volcanoes and saving the planet to human digestion and football. The nature of the earworm repeating in the head helps kids learn through repetition. To book Jacob Mitchell aka MC Grammar, the teacher turned rapper for your next event contact Great British Speakers  today. After leaving school with only two GCSEs, Jacob retrained at college, and it was then that he discovered that melodies helped him learn. He had a passion for teaching and fulfilled this passion by qualifying as a primary school teacher.  While working as a teacher in London, he won the National Teacher of the Year Award and the London Teacher of the Year Award. As MC Grammar, Jacob has appeared on Sky News, BBC News, BBC Radio, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, This Morning, BBC Breakfast and The Ellen Show. MC Grammar | Workshops MC Grammar's workshops, tailored to the school's size, usually include two x 1-hour shows (KS1 and KS2) and a meet-and-greet class tour for photos, Q&A, and autographs. Additionally, MC Grammar can deliver short stories for FS or host a 20-minute assembly. Schools will receive a link to the songs MC Grammar will perform on the day, allowing each year group to learn a song in advance so they can rap along and excel in their SPaG objectives! The event also features performances of the WBD songs Wowza and Reading is Amazing , along with book-themed raps, freestyles, a rap battle, and a teacher challenge. It’s an incredible experience! Educational Consultancy and Training Jacob is also an educational consultant, advising the London Borough of Barnet on the Academies Enterprise Trust Careers. He has created and sold online resources, including a programme called The Learning Train. Jacob has created his only training programmes for teachers, including:   MC Grammar  SPaGtacular Grammar and Punctuation The Resilient Reader The Resilient Writer  Exciting Writing & Super Sentences ord Wheels Jacob has sold his resources to schools in 20 countries, reaching 25,000 children. Ambassador for World Book Day One of Jacob's proudest achievements was being an Ambassador for World Book Day. In 2021, he wrote the official song for WBD,  which followed MC Grammar as he embarked on a journey to find a new book, stumbling across a fantastic array of classic and new children’s books. He also created supporting learning packs for teachers and children. Jacob is having a huge impact with his resources and programmes in schools, his programmes on Sky Kids, and his YouTube and other social media channels. He is fulfilling his mission to make learning memorable, inclusive, and, most importantly, FUN for every child. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book the inspirational teacher-turned rapper Jacob Mitchell, aka 'MC Grammar', for your next event.  Contact us .

Jake and Hannah Graf are inspiring, compelling and engaging speakers. They are widely known as the UK’s ‘Transgender Power Couple’ after being named as the Most Influential LGBTQ Couple by The Independent. Jake and Hannah Graf are passionate speakers on gender, equality and diversity and having become something of an inspiration to the wider transgender community, they work tirelessly to represent it both in the UK and internationally, seizing every opportunity to increase acceptance and understanding. Jake and Hannah Graf have presented keynote speeches, fireside chats and Q&As on a wide variety of themes and are best known for their documentary ”Our Baby: A Modern Miracle’ which was on Channel 4. Contact Great British Speakers today to book LBGTQ+ Transgender & diversity speakers Jake and Hannah Graf for your next event. Jake and Hannah Graf - JAKE GRAF Jake is a London-based actor, writer and director whose first nine award-winning films have screened at over 100 festivals worldwide. His first feature film ‘Lavender’ is in development with BAFTA-nominated MisFits Entertainment (‘McQueen’), and he is currently working on two television drama pilots. Jake uses the medium of films to elicit positive change, giving representation to rarely seen characters and stories and promoting acceptance and understanding. All are used as educational tools in universities, schools, prisons and media events internationally. Recent roles include ITV’s Butterfly, DBO’s ‘Different For Girls’ and opposite Keira Knightley in the feature film ‘Colette’. He is a patron for Mermaids, akt and Ditch The Label and a judge for the European Diversity Awards, The Rainbow Honours, The Iris Prize Film Festival and The National Diversity Awards. Jake’s background in film, acting and writing means he is equally assured when speaking on all manner of topics including the importance of positive representation, the media, and LGBTQ relationships, travel and inclusion. His difficult past pre-transition and overcoming his struggles with addiction and destructive behaviour patterns are particularly pertinent when demonstrating the importance of supporting trans and LGBTQ+ colleagues within the workplace. Jake and Hannah Graf - About Hannah Graf, MBE Hannah is a Captain in the British Army. She commissioned in 2010 and since that time has commanded soldiers across the world including in Germany, Canada, Kenya and Afghanistan. Hannah is also a transgender woman and her personal story of transition captured the imagination of the nation in 2015. A true advocate for equality, she used her public profile to promote a realistic portrayal of transgender individuals in the UK, becoming an inspiration to many. Outside the Army she acts as Patron for the charity Mermaids and is an ambassador for LGBT Sport in Wales. Her work in diversity has won her several accolades including Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year, an honorary fellowship from Cardiff University and in June 2019, an MBE for her work updating LGBTQ policy in the British Army. Hannah’s experience as a decorated Officer who transitioned within the Army perfectly allows her to speak confidently on all aspects of the military, diversity and inclusive leadership. Jake and Hannah Graf - Speaking Jake and Hannah have both presented a huge number of keynote talks, and fireside chats and participated in panel discussions for organisations and gatherings based on their remarkable story. Jake and Hannah Graf - Speaking Clients The Grafs have spoken at events for companies including: Warner Brothers, Herbert Smith Freehills, Stonewall Workplace Conference, Army LGBT Conference, NBC Universal, InterComms, InterMedia, InterBank, InterLaw, Pride in London Gala, BNP Paribas, Barclay’s, Lloyds, Citi Bank, Allen and Overy, HSBC, BP, PWC, P&G and TTG. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book LBGTQ+ Transgender & diversity speakers Jake and Hannah Graf for your corporate event. Contact us .

James Strawbridge is a chef based in Cornwall, a bestselling author, food photographer, sustainable living expert, and son of TV Presenter  Dick Strawbridge . The driving force behind Strawbridge Kitchen, James works for a wide range of food and drink brands, photographing food items for books and websites, creates new recipes in his development kitchen, and works alongside his wife to promote sustainable food. Contact Great British Speakers  today to book sustainable chef James Strawbridge for your next event. Whilst a lover of all foods, James Strawbridge is passionate about ensuring our produce is as sustainable as possible. He is an environmental activist and a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ambassador promoting sustainable seafood in the UK. James Strawbridge - Food & Sustainability Writer A keen writer, James has written for major publications, including C ornwall Life, Countryfile, Country Smallholding, Edible Garden, and Home Farmer magazines. He is also the author of several cookbooks, some written solely by him and some alongside his father Dick Strawbridge. - Made at Home: Eggs and Poultry (2012) – Everything you need to know about raising poultry for eggs. This made the Amazon 'Home Farming' bestsellers list. - Made at Home: Preserves (2012) – This book aims to help you make the most of seasonal produce and enjoy it all year round. - Made at Home: Curing and Smoking (2012) – A guide on how to cure and smoke produce, including hams, cheeses and oysters. - Made at Home: Vegetables (2012) – A guide to growing vegetables and ideas for cooking your home produce. - Made at Home: Cheese and Dairy (2013) – How to make homemade cheese and other dairy products. - Made at Home: Breads (2013) – Provides inspiration for making bread. - Smoked Food: A Manual for Home Smoking (2019) – A manual that guides through every stage of smoking and curing food. - Practical Self-Sufficiency: The Complete Guide to Sustainable Living Today (2020) – A guide on how to live self-sufficiently. This made Amazon's 'Sustainable and Green Architecture' bestseller list. - The Artisan Kitchen: The Science, Practice and Possibilities (2020) – How to reconnect with a more mindful enjoyment of cooking. - The Complete Vegetable Cookbook: A Seasonal, Zero-Waste Guide to Cooking with Vegetables (2021) – A guide on preparing, storing, and cooking fresh seasonal vegetables. - Salt and the Art of Seasoning: From Curing to Charring and Baking to Brining, Techniques and Recipes to Help You Achieve Extraordinary Flavours (2023) – Understanding how to use salt in your dishes to elevate your flavours. James Strawbridge - Creative Services James has many strings to his bow. As well as being a successful chef and author, he offers services including food photography from his own Cornish studio, art direction and content creation, food styling for magazines and other publications, market research into food trends, and he is a learned home economist. He was a sustainability manager in Fiji, an eco-consultant for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, and runs his own catering company, James Cooks. James Strawbridge - Sustainability James and his family are keen to promote a sustainable life, from food to way of living. Their farm Newhouse appeared in the series, It’s Not Easy Being Green, which showed the family converting the farm into a modern eco-friendly home using solar panels, wind turbines, waterwheels, solar tubs, and organic planting. They also ran courses at the farm to demonstrate how to live an eco-friendlier life. He has always had this love of environmentalism, and in 2007 he worked with the charity education programme WasteBusters to help encourage children to think more about the environmental issues surrounding waste, including food waste. James Strawbridge - Television Work Whilst television is not his primary career, James has appeared on shows including Celebrity Masterchef (2010), Escape to the Chateau (2019), and Strawbridge Over the Drawbridge (2022), in which he visits country houses to learn about their culinary history. Alongside his father, he presented The Re-Inventors (2006), where they aimed to ‘re-invent’ past inventions, and The Hungry Sailors (2012), where they sailed the Cornish coast, visiting local food producers. James Strawbridge - Clients CLIENTS: AMI, British Pie Awards, Clarks UK Ltd, Co-Op, Cornish Sea Salt, Davidstow Cheddar, DK, the Final Straw, Finnebrogue, Fowey Shellfish Co, Froneri, Hub Box, Kelly’s of Cornwall, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Love Food Hate Waste, Ocean Fish, Old El Paso, P&O Ferries, Sainsburys, St Austell Brewery, St Ewe Free Range Eggs, Tregothnan, Trewithen Dairy, Truffle Hunter, Waitrose Food. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book food expert and sustainable chef James Strawbridge for your corporate event. Contact us .

Jamie Crummie is a social entrepreneur, leader, change maker and keynote speaker - specialising in inspiring and motivating individuals, employees, teams and groups to deliver impact. Jamie trained as a lawyer before pursuing his mission of fighting food waste. He is the co-founder of 'Too Good To Go', the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food, an app that enables consumers to buy unsold food from restaurants and retailers, so that it doesn’t go to waste. 'Too Good To Go' is currently active in 17 countries. The market-leading app has over 75 million registered users and 135,000 active food businesses, who together have rescued over 240+ million meals of food collectively. To hire  Social Entrepreneur Jamie Crummie for your next Sustainability or Business Event, contact us at Great British Speakers Why book Social Entrepreneur Jamie Crummie? Jamie is an established speaker, having delivered talks from COP, TedX to Global Expos and Conferences. A passionate communicator who will inspire and motivate others into positive action. Jamie was named as an Obama Leader in 2023, Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year at the GB Entrepreneur Awards 2022, a Trailblazing Activist in Forbes’ the 50 Next class of 2021, One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year in August 2020, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe in February 2019. Jamie Crummie | Speaking Topics - Sustainability Food Waste/Food Systems Social entrepreneurship Start ups/Innovation Tech Climate Change Profit for Purpose To hire  Social Entrepreneur Jamie Crummie for your next Sustainability or Business Event, contact Great British Speakers at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call  +44 1753 439 289 to speak to a member of the Great British Talent team. Contact Us

Jane Malyon has been an entertaining Speaker for years. Her parents said she was a perfect baby until she learned to talk - and she hasn't stopped since. Jane Malyon is also the author of three books and an entrepreneur, keen to encourage others to Play Nicely in business - and other women to embark on business adventures to fulfil their potential. She runs The English Cream Tea Company based in Essex, UK along with the famous 'Scone Gnomes' who freshly prepare and send out afternoon tea-related gifts worldwide. They run The Secret Sconery events venue and tea room - and also gained the Guinness World Record for the largest tea party. Her company has its own range of teas, preserves and more. Contact Great British Speakers today to book the record-breaking Queen of Afternoon Tea Jane Malyon for your next event. "Being nice isn't being weak or a pushover. It's a way to make the world a more effective, kind and happy place!" Her background includes 20 years as a Communications Skills Trainer helping teams and individuals to connect and get on better. JANE MALYON WRITING Jane's latest book became an Amazon best-seller. It's 'Scone or Scon(e) - the Essential Guide to British Afternoon Tea'. She's taught tea time manners and customer service in international hotels as well as Fortnum and Mason's. All done with warmth and fun! Jane has also worked with major companies such as Intu, the Accountant of the Year Award Ceremony, RBS, Intu, KPI/Dent, many legal and accountancy companies, building companies, marketing agencies, Essex County Council and English Heritage. She's been on the BBC and BBC Radio numerous times, had a half-page feature in The Sunday Times business section, coverage in The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, articles in Woman and Home Magazine, British Airway's Highlife Magazine, Essex Life and more. She's been a panellist at business conferences and part of 'round table' discussions at Westminster with ministers. She's won numerous business awards (including regional Business Woman of the Year) - and her delicious products have Great Taste awards too! See Janes cream tea etiquette tips, top ten tips of English Cream Tea etiquette, scones, cream or jam first, tea or milk first, afternoon tea tradition, British manners by expert of The English Cream Tea Company, winner of a Guinness World Record for the largest tea party, speaker and author. JANE MALYON PUBLIC SPEAKING: Afternoon Tea is delicious BUT it's not all about the tasty carbs! Transfer those niceties of being in rapport, offering, listening, noticing and thanking...and you have the beginnings of corporate engagement right there. That translates into staff retention, at least 12% more efficiency, improved customer service and organisations that simply work together better.  Let's put the courtesy back into business! JANE MALYON SPEAKING TOPICS: Jane has a generalist message wrapped up in a unique, memorable and specialist package - and it can apply to all levels of an organisation. The topics can be focussed on: * Leadership * Customer * Team * Playing nicely in business * The art of rapport * Conflict resolution turning to harmony - because the change is worth it * Keynote inspiration * How to say sorry (!) * How to make staff and clients feel so special, they will imagine they're extended family * Overcoming negatives Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Jane Malyon for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Jasmine Birtles is best known as a financial expert, TV presenter, author, journalist, business commentator and humourist, often combining all her experience into one job. Her mission is to demystify money and give practical advice to help people get out of debt and manage their finances by spending less, making more and investing for a secure future. She has money saving and money making ideas, as well as wise spending habits. With a background in stand-up comedy and comedy writing, she’s a financial expert with a twist – unique in that she is able to combine her knowledge of business and personal finance with her comedy skills, making a worrying subject palatable and easy to understand. Contact Great British Speakers today to book 'Money Magpie' financial expert Jasmine Birtles for your next event. As an independent financial spokesperson, Jasmin Birtles has helped promote the financial services of companies including Air Miles, Carphone Warehouse, Cornhill Insurance, the Foreign Office, Gumtree, Lloyds TSB, Love Food Hate Waste, Olay, the Post Office, Railcard and the Royal Bank of Scotland, as well as for a number of price comparison sites. She also co-presented an in-house business programme for HSBC. Jasmine Birtles Corporate Work She has also been involved in PR campaigns for Ask Jeeves, Boots, British Gas, IKEA, Kelkoo, Ofgem, Nectar Savvy Shopper, Npower, Santander and Scottish Friendly, amongst others. She has also worked on pension scheme corporate films for Tesco and ITV, as well as fronting a campaign on pension reform for the Department of Work and Pensions. Jasmine Birtles speaking and hosting As a keynote and after-dinner speaker, facilitator, host and corporate presenter, Jasmine has spoken at and hosted conferences for a wide variety of companies including Abbey National, Aegon, Barclays Stockbrokers, Blackrock, BT, EDF Energy, Ernst and Young, Everywoman, IBM, the Money Advice Service, Moneyfacts, NBC, o2, the Portuguese Government, pfeg (now Young Enterprise) and Sainsburys, Jasmine Birtles speaking topics - Personal Finance Management - Setting Up and Running a Small Business - Investing - Women in Business - Insider Secrets - How Companies can help Vulnerable Customers Jasmin Birtles Bespoke Keynote Talks: Jasmine’s keynote speeches can be tailored to suit individual audiences and the client’s aims: FinTech: Robo-advisors, peer-to-peer, cryptocurrencies and more She talks about the pros and cons of different forms of Fintech from the point of view of the consumer. Covering areas such as banking apps, peer-to-peer platforms, cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based technologies, robots-investing, AI and VR. Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: What are they, what will they be and how do you get into it?  As well as speaking about general Fintech, Jasmine speaks about cryptocurrencies and blockchain for the average consumer. She explains in simple terms what cryptocurrencies are, how they work, what their future is and how to invest in them. She also explains what blockchain is, what its uses are and could be, and how it can transform the way we do business. Insider Secrets: Everything you need to know about being a successful entrepreneur  Jasmine speaks about entrepreneurship from her own experience. She set up MoneyMagpie in 2007 and since has had over 150,000 readers and users. She speaks about the 10 mistakes new entrepreneurs tend to make. How to be rich without really trying  This talk can last anywhere between one and three hours and covers topics such as clever day-to-date spending, how to save money when you don’t have any, how to understand your pensions and how to invest. Jasmine Birtles Business Finance She has recently spoken at the launch of the Financial Capability Campaign for the Money Advice Service, at the Business South annual conference, and for the Gibraltar Business Association on cryptocurrencies. Jasmine Birtles workshops As well as a speaking career, Jasmine uses her experience to teach others on the secrets of a successful career, through a number of workshops. - How to be Rich Without Really Trying - How to be Your Own Brand Jasmine Birtles entrepreneur In 2007, Jasmine set up MoneyMagpie.com, a lifestyle-based website providing information on personal finance, environmental and ethical living, how to run a small business and how to make extra money. It is the leading site in the UK for safe and legitimate money-making opportunities. Jasmine Birtles writing As a financial journalist, she regularly writes for The Daily Express, Closer, Readers Digest, The Independent and The Independent on Sunday . She also writes on an infrequent basis for various national newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, The Observer, The Mirror, Spectator Business, Best, AOL Money, Marie Claire, Glamour, Prima and many others. She is also a corporate author, writing for Sainsburys Bank, Tesco Bank, Funding Circle, SunLife and Visit England, and is on the expert panel for The Sunday Times Travel Magazine and a columnist for Family Traveller.  She has also written almost 40 financial and comedy books, including The Money Magpie, Beat the Banks, A Girl’s Best Friend is her Money, A Little Book of Excuses, A Parent’s Little Instruction Book and Dumb Jokes for Smart Kids.  Jasmine Birtles in the media Jasmine Birtles is a familiar face on television and voice on the radio, providing a range of financial advice. On TV, she has presented programmes such as BBC1’s Homes Under the Hammer (2004-2005) and UKTV Style’s First Time Buyers and Doctor Dosh . She has also worked with BBC Learning to provide financial advice for BBC RAW Money. She can be seen providing financial advice on terrestrial news channels as well as Good Morning Britain (2018-2020), The Insider (2007), This Morning (2008-2019) and The Wright Stuff (2007-2019). She can also be heard on the radio as a regular financial advisor on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on Radio 2, as well as for Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio 4 and BBC local radio. She is also a former radio producer and reporter and has experience in making radio packages, taking part in live broadcasts and presenting news, comedy and money programmes. Jasmine’s mixture of humour, honesty and specialist knowledge makes her a highly sought-after and popular speaker, and one that will leave a lasting impression on your audience, no matter its size or industry. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book financial advisor Jasmine Birtles for your corporate event. Contact us .

Property expert, Jasmine Harman is the presenter of Channel 4’s A Place In the Sun. Having filmed over 250 episodes since she joined the show in 2004, Jasmine has helped to boost the show’s ratings, seeing them nearly double over the years. The programme is currently broadcast throughout Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Place in The Sun Property presenter Jasmine Harman for your next event. Jasmine Harman has also participated in some very personal documentaries for the BBC including My Hoarder Mum and Me, which followed her family’s attempts to overcome her mother’s compulsive hoarding. She also fronted The Zoo Next Door (BBC1), Collectaholics (BBC 2) and The Truth about Your Teeth (BBC1) and is a regular contributor to The One Show (BBC1). Before working on television, Jasmine worked in the Health Club industry. A qualified fitness instructor she lived in the Algarve working as a marketing manager for a luxury health resort whilst hosting her own live magazine radio show on their most popular channel, Kiss FM. Jasmine supports a number of charities including Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Fund, Breast Cancer Care and Dog’s Trust. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book Jasmine Harman for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Jason Bradbury is the host of The Gadget Show UK & The Gadget Show US. He has worked as a TV presenter and producer on hundreds of shows in a career spanning two decades. When it comes to gadgets, science, and all things tech, Jason is a force of nature. His own inventions, which include the world’s first working jet-powered hoverboard, have become legendary with viewers of The Gadget Show. He is now a very popular technology keynote speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book BBC Gadget Show TV Presenter Jason Bradbury for your next event. Jason Bradbury is also a private pilot and is licensed to build transmitters by the Home Office. He is also an avid collector of exotic tech. His prize possessions include a mint-condition Sinclair C5, and his current favourite gadget, the Easy Glider – a skateboard-towing electric drive wheel. He also owns several robots, including dancing bi-pedal, UAVs that fly, and an Automower. A complete adrenaline junkie, Jason is a six-time world record holder. His records include the world’s fastest jet-powered luge, world’s fastest water-powered car, and world’s longest jump with an RC car. JASON BRADBURY – TECHNOLOGY WRITER An accomplished writer, Jason has written his own children’s series with publisher Puffin. His ‘Dot Robot’ series consists of Atomic Swarm (2010), and Cyber Gold (2011), and follow a 12-year-old boy genius that invents a robot crime-fighting force. The science in the books is real and most of it has been witnessed first-hand by Jason. He is also the co-writer of The Gadget Show: The Shiny New Book (2014) which explores the presenter’s guide to gadgets and technology. JASON BRADBURY – TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER Jason is a popular and in-demand technology speaker, who has worked with a range of high-profile clients, as well as schools and festivals. An impactful and engaging speaker, Jason manages to energise and enlighten the audience through a lifetime of hands-on experience, knowledge, and passion, as well as an enthusiasm for all things AI, gadget, and tech. JASON BRADBURY – KEYNOTE TALK TOPICS The Thousand Year Decade Jason’s most popular keynote talk focuses on the broadest range of historical and emerging technologies. He talks about: - AI - Seminal Historical Innovations - Energy - Autonomous Vehicles - Entertainment - Healthcare - Virtual Reality - Robotics - Rapid Prototyping - The Future of Work - Sustainability - Socio-Economic Factors The AI Decade Jason has held a long-term fascination with Artificial Intelligence, including the topic in his ‘Dot Robot’ book series, and making his own humanoid robots. He has also completed an MIT course exploring ‘AI For Business Technologies’. This keynote covers similar topics to the talk above, but focuses more on: - Clear Definitions of AI - Impact on Business Sectors/Jobs - Ethical Challenges JASON BRADBURY – KEY TAKEAWAYS - Less fear of technological change - Less fear of AI - Less fear of change in general - Optimism for the future - An appreciation of AI’s big ethical questions - A tech growth mindset - A new perspective on exponentialism - Awareness of important innovations - Business tech insights - Motivation to find out more - A smile on their face! Clients: Audu, AutoTrader, BMW, BT, CEX, ClubMed, Costain, Intel, McDonald Butler, Microsoft, Oracle, Royal Caribbean International, Salesforce, Samsung, Smartech, Sony, Vodafone, Xbox.  Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers  now to book Technology TV Presenter Jason Bradbury for your next live event or corporate video. Contact us .

Jay Morton is a renowned military mountain guide and expedition leader, adventurer, author speaker and TV presenter.  Jay Morton had a distinguished 14-year military career, with a decade of service in the UK Special Forces (SAS) and four years with the Parachute Regiment. He went on four tours in Afghanistan, three in Iraq, and two covert deployments.  After leaving the military in 2018, Jay shot to fame on the Channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins . Jay quickly became a popular member of the cast and has since amassed nearly a quarter of a million followers on Instagram. Since leaving the military Jay has been involved in launching outdoor clothing brand Thurdark , leading expeditions to some of the world’s highest mountains, as well as becoming a brand ambassador for Tag Heuer, Ducati, Boss, Bremont, Cunard, Patron, and Harley Davidson. Operating within the Special Forces demanded rapid decision-making in hostile and ever-changing environments. As an in-demand speaker, Jay Morton shares how self-belief, purposeful decision making and the right mindset can help people not only survive but be their best selves. He shares practical, takeaway actions that can be implemented into everyday life. Contact Great British Speakers today to book military mountain guide, expedition leader, star of SAS: Who Dares Wins Jay Morton for your next event. Jay Morton | Background Jay was born and raised in Preston, Lancashire and his adventurous nature was ever present as a child, when he loved to be outdoors.  Leaving school with minimal grades, Jay always aspired to join the military and in 2004 his dream came to fruition, joining the PARAs. Four years later, Jay went through the brutal process of Special Forces selection, which he passed with his first attempt. He went on to have a 10 year career with the UK Special Forces. In that time Jay trained as a high-level shooter and operator, was deployed on multiple Tier 1 operations to carry out intelligence-led strikes, parachuting to a military standard, jumping into unmarked drop zones with multiple jumps into hostile territory. Jay Morton | Trained Military Mountain Guide Jay also Trained as a Military Mountain Guide and is able to carry out tactical and non-tactical expeditions, both military and civilian-led, in all seasons, in mountainous and extreme cold-weather terrain. Has led a number successful expeditions to the summits of some of the highest mountains in the world, including two summits of Mount Everest. He excelled in the elite Mountain Troop, mastering extreme cold, mountainous, and urban terrains. Jay underwent rigorous training with German military mountain guides, becoming a certified military guide and subject matter expert. His skills extended to patrol medic duties, high altitude operational freefall parachuting (HALO & HAHO), and surveillance operations. Jay  continues to pursue his passion for adventure and mountains, leading expeditions for Elite Exped, associated with friend Nimal Purja.  Jay Morton | Book - Soldier: Respect is Earned In 2021 he published his book Soldier: Respect is Earned, a masterclass in mindset, strategy and excellence. Drawing on his extraordinary personal experience, it provides in-depth, comprehensive lessons and practical takeaways. Jay shares how military service develops skills which can be applied to our day-to-day lives. Pointing out that it is common to underestimate ourselves but, in fact, physical and mental endurance and resilience – as well as seeing our own full potential – are well within our reach. Jay Morton | Environmental Causes Jay is committed to environmental causes. He has a vision for merging adventure with conservation and research, providing a unique platform for scientific studies in challenging locations while offering hands-on education for expedition participants. His forward-looking vision includes fostering collaboration between big industries and environmental research to explore and protect our planet. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email  Great British Speakers now to book military mountain guide, expedition leader, star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Jay Morton for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us .

Jeremiah Krage is an artist, speaker and presenter specialising in the world of  NFTs. He currently has 2 art NFT collections for sale, has been buying and selling NFTs (and crypto, defi products) in the space for almost a year now, and is  active in numerous NFT project Discords. He is also a member of an exclusive NFT Collective founded by Kevin Rose, a significant influencer in the space. He is familiar with both live and remote speaking, including Zoom and platforms like Streamyard. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book NFT Crypto Blockchain speaker Jeremiah Krage for your next event or call +44 1753 439289. There is a lot to learn when first engaging with all things blockchain, crypto, defi and NFTs, but it is actually fairly straightforward when presented systematically, and through the specific interest or use case of the audience. . Jeremiah Krage Keynote topics. NFTs for Artists - pros and cons (royalties, scams, etc) - common fears/misconceptions - technical challenges - curation/platforms/marketplaces -  he can also cover a lot of the introductory material that would be included in 'How to get started in NFTs' . How to get started in NFTs (as a consumer or creator) - covering the basics to get involved - vocabulary specific to the space - wallets (what they are, how they work, how to set one up) - security (staying safe in the space) - buying NFTs on primary markets & secondary markets (ie minting vs Opensea/LooksRare) - selling NFTs (marketplaces, tools) - community (cryptoTwitter, Discord) - alternative blockchains pros and cons Jeremiah has been through the learning curve himself (including making mistakes and even getting scammed), and can address a lot of questions and concerns with patience, empathy, and humour; all underpinned by a genuine enthusiasm for the space and all it has to offer. . Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book blockchain NFT Crypto speaker Jeremiah Krage to speak at or perform at your next live event.  Contact us.

Jeremy White is a public speaker and executive editor of Wired, the influential technology and trends magazine that covers the innovations and businesses building the future. In charge of analysing and identifying emerging trends and technological shifts that will affect both consumers and businesses, Jeremy is an expert speaker in a multitude of subjects from the Internet of Things to AI, smart homes to cybersecurity, autonomous cars to innovation in the financial sector. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Technology, AI, Wired journalist & speaker Jeremy White for your next event. At Wired, Jeremy White is tasked with evaluating products and technology at the cutting edge of innovation, from wearables to supercars, architecture to autonomous cars. His expansive knowledge of the product world and forecasting design and tech trends has seen him be commissioned for consultancy services to some of the world's largest consumer brands on industrial design and user experience. Jeremy White Technology TV Presenter Jeremy White also appears on the BBC and Sky News representing the title and has been writing about technology and design for more than 10 years. He is also currently the technology expert for Telegraph Luxury, Boat International, Jackal magazine and is editor of Wired's luxury sister publication, Wired Desired. See him below in a programme commissioned by advertising agency AMV BBOD, Italy and Martini to present this short on a connected ice cube demonstrating the possible lifestyle benefits of the Internet of Things, a world in which everything – from your smartphone and self-driving car, to your smart TV and fridge – is connected to the web. Before Wired, Jeremy was digital editor for How To Spend It at the Financial Times, and prior to that was a technology editor at Esquire magazine. Jeremy White - Keynote Speaking Topics Technology trends Artificial intelligence Internet of Things Quantum computing FinTech Retail disruption Wearables and Health tech Autonomous cars and transport Cybersecurity 3D printing and maker culture Industrial design Future of luxury brands Crowd-funding culture Fashion technology Luxury technology Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Jeremy for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Jess Rogers is a television presenter, broadcast journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and content creator across the topics of adventure, sport, and sustainability. As the lead arena presenter for England Netball internationals and the Netball Super League, as well as the Extreme E racing series, Jess is the face of Sky Sports’ Sustainability series. Along with two friends, Jess is also the co-founder of Carbon Jacked, a successful environmental and sustainability start-up business. Together, they believe that “saving the planet shouldn’t be boring”, and their mission is to help sports, businesses and individuals combat climate change. Contact Great British Speakers today to book sustainability presenter and speaker Jess Rogers for your next event. Jess Rogers is an exceptional storyteller and content creator, aiming to make her sustainability messages fun, engaging and empowering in order to help people make a difference. Founded in 2020, Carbon Jacked aims to make sustainability more attractive and affordable to individuals and businesses. Carbon Jacked has since been made a Peak Partner of the Peak District National Park Foundation. They have helped with projects such as Europe’s first carbon negative wine, business carbon footprint assessments for coat paints, Algbra, and Rathfinny Wine Estate, and provided player engagements for Netball Scotland and Y1 Sport. Jess has always been a naturally sporty person, with netball, trail running and wild swimming just three of the pastimes she enjoys. Below, Jess talks about sustainability for Sky TV: After studying classical literature and civilisation, drama, theatre arts, and broadcast journalism at Birmingham University, she moved to Scotland and started working for Red Bull. She worked on their Soapbox event, on downhill mountain biking, and cliff diving. She even created a global network event, Red Bull Switch Up, which she rolled out worldwide. This passion for netball has stayed with her and she would go on to head up the Netball Super League at England Netball. Jess is exceptionally interested in and passionate about women’s sports, and sits on the Advisory Panel for the Women’s Sports Collective. She recently worked on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth games, where she covered rugby, cricket, and of course, netball.   Jess has the knowledge and the expertise to make her a powerful voice in the world of women’s sports, and the purpose and passion to make her a unique presence in the climate change and sustainability industry. SPEAKING TOPICS - Sports, including Netball - TV Presenting - Sport Presenting - Sustainability and the Environment Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book sport and sustainability speaker Jess Rogers for your corporate event. Contact us.

Jessica Sansom is an optimistic, persistent, passionate sustainability speaker and a constructive agitator for a sustainable future. Having worked in government departments, think tanks and consultancies, Jessica realised that her ideal role was working within the private sector, leading change from within. She has worked for global consumer goods companies, such as Innocent Drinks and McDonald's, putting sustainability into the heart of their day to day operations, and future business development. She is now the Sustainability Director at Huel, ensuring that their products offer a solution to our global sustainability and health crises.    Contact Great British Speakers today to book sustainability speaker Jessica Sansom for your next event.   Jessica has claimed several awards in her efforts in championing sustainable business. Her work has been the recipient of the Community Big Tick Award, the Guardian Sustainable Business Award, the ASDA Sustainable Brand Award and the Rainforest Alliance Frog Award. In 2020, Jessica was named as one of the 100 UK Leading Environmentalists by Forbes. Jessica Sansom Speaking As a speaker, Jessica is sought to cover topics such as sustainable leadership, brand purpose, future proof business models, consumer and employee engagement and the need for change. In her talks Jessica always aims to inspire action and leave audiences feeling empowered. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Sustainability Speaker Jessica Sansom for your corporate event. Contact us. [embed]https://vimeo.com/813618370[/embed]

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a former Premier League and Dutch international footballer renowned for his goal-scoring abilities and powerful presence on the pitch. He played for 18 seasons for 11 clubs in the UK and further afield, scoring an impressive 245 goals. Jimmy’s prolific goal-scoring saw him twice win the Premier League Golden Boot. In 2000, Jimmy broke the then-Chelsea club record with his £15 million transfer fee from Athletico Madrid and matched the record set by Newcastle United in 1996 when they signed Alan Shearer. After retiring from football, Jimmy progressed to football management and coaching, taking the helm at clubs including QPR, Royal Antwerp, and Burton Albion. In his first season, he led the club to its first-ever promotion to League One. More recently, he was part of the England coaching team, joining former Middlesbrough teammate Gareth Southgate as Assistant Head Coach. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink  now dedicates his time to inspiring audiences worldwide and motivating people with his engaging insightful speeches and public performances. He remains a true legend of the game but is a respected figure beyond the football pitch. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, former Premier League footballer and coach for your next event. Born in Suriname in South America, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his family later moved to the Dutch city of Zaandam at the end of the 1970s. His love for football was evident from a young age, and he honed his skills playing street football, which developed his technical abilities and powerful striking. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Early Career Jimmy started his formal football journey in the youth systems of Dutch clubs, including a stint with the youth team at DWS, a respected club in Amsterdam. His first significant break came with Telstar, a second-division Dutch club where he joined as a senior player after impressing with his raw talent and powerful play style. It was here that his potential as a striker began to shine. Telstar allowed him to develop his skills against seasoned players, refining his goal-scoring ability and tactical awareness. His performances soon attracted the attention of other clubs, and he subsequently moved to AZ Alkmaar. In 1996, Jimmy made the move to Portugal, signing for Boavista. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Portugal to Leeds Jimmy’s career gained serious momentum in Portugal with Boavista FC,  where he helped the team secure the Portuguese Cup.  He quickly established himself as a formidable forward, with his performance at Boavista putting him on the map in European football. This success eventually led to a high-profile move to Leeds United, where he would begin his Premier League journey.  In his debut season (1997-98), he scored 16 league goals, finishing as Leeds’ top scorer and helping them secure a fifth-place finish in the Premier League, which qualified them for the UEFA Cup. His second season (1998-99) saw even greater success. He finished as the joint-top scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals and won the Golden Boot.  His performances helped Leeds to a fourth-place finish that season, securing a UEFA Cup spot for a second consecutive year. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Atlético Madrid In 1999, Jimmy made the move to Atlético Madrid and continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring talent, netting 24 goals in 34 appearances during his single season with the club. This impressive tally included multiple standout performances, such as his double against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu stadium, which endeared him to Atlético fans.  His remarkable season in Spain solidified Jimmy’s reputation as a prolific striker in Europe and attracted the attention of Premier League clubs. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Record-Breaking Move to Chelsea This led to his return to England in 2000 when he joined Chelsea in a record-breaking transfer, setting the stage for the next chapter of his storied career. In his debut season, he scored 23 goals in the Premier League, earning him the Golden Boot for the second time in his career.  Over four seasons at Chelsea, Jimmy formed effective partnerships with players like Gianfranco Zola and Eidur Gudjohnsen, helping Chelsea secure consistent top-four finishes. Though Chelsea did not win major trophies during his time at the club, Jimmy played a vital role in their journey, including a memorable run to the FA Cup final in 2002. Jimmy scored 87 goals in 177 appearances for Chelsea, leaving as one of the club’s top scorers of the era. After leaving Chelsea in 2004, Jimmy went on to play for Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic and Cardiff. Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink | Managerial Career After retiring from professional football, Jimmy transitioned into coaching and management. He took on managerial roles at several clubs, including Royal Antwerp, Burton Albion, and Queens Park Rangers. At Burton Albion, his leadership and tactical approach led the team to unprecedented success, winning the League Two title in the 2014/2015 season and earning a promotion - a testament to his ability to inspire and develop talent. He went on to manage Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, League One club Northampton Town. Then he returned to Burton Albion for a second spell in 2021.  In 2023, he joined Gareth Southgate as Assistant Head Coach for the England team. This partnership continued until Gareth Southgate resigned after Euro 2024. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book goal-scoring legend and former Premier League footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink for your next event.  Contact us.

JJ Chalmers is a TV presenter with an inspirational story. The army career of the former Royal Marine Commando was cut short after he suffered life-changing injuries following an IED explosion in Afghanistan. After 30 operations in just two months, and years of mental and physical rehabilitation, he went on to compete in the 2014 Invictus Games where he would go on to win three medals. As a spokesman for the inaugural Invictus Games, JJ made a good first impression and soon embarked on a broadcasting career – and he hasn’t stopped since. With first-hand experience of overcoming obstacles, courage, determination and hope, JJ Chalmers makes the ideal speaker for any audience of any industry, helping delegates face their professional or personal challenges head on. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Former Marine and TV Presenter JJ Chalmers for your next event. JJ Chalmers TV Presenting Work JJ Chalmers hit the broadcasting ground running in 2016, being one of the studio presenters for the Rio Paralympics and since 2017, he has anchored BBC 1’s coverage of the Invictus Games. JJ has become a key part of the channel’s sports team, with highlights including the Commonwealth Games, the London Marathon, the Tokyo Summer and Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Anniversary Games, the IPC Athletics World Championships and the European Swimming Championships, as well as for Channel 4’s National Paralympic Day. In 2024, he was part of the BBC presenting team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, as well as the Channel 4 team for the Paralympic Games. As part of the BBC presenting team, JJ has also presented at the Lord Mayor’s Show, covered Trooping the Colour, co-hosted their series running up to Remembrance Day, The People Remember, covered the funeral of Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh and was involved in D Day Memorial programming. He has also taken part in a number of panel shows, talk shows and documentaries, including The One Show (2017-2020), Pointless Celebrities (2020), Christmas University Challenge (2019), Gardeners’ World (2022), Catchpoint (2022), Children in Need (2020), Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago (2018), The Last Leg (2016-2021) and the acclaimed radio programme, Live From Helmand and Back (2017) – which would go on to be nominated for a Sports Journalist Award. In 2020, he starred in the popular show Strictly Come Dancing, where he reached the quarter finals. JJ Chalmers at Help For Heros After experiencing the support Help For Heroes provides first-hand, JJ has become a patron and ambassador for the charity, helping to ensure every veteran – and their loved ones – get the lifetime support they deserve. In 2021, JJ contributed an essay to Letter To My Younger Self: The Big Issue Presents…100 Inspiring People on the Moments That Shaped Their Lives. In the writing, he talks about the comrades he lost, how his injury shaped him and how Invictus gave him a renewed sense of purpose. JJ Chalmers Speaking In his awe-inspiring speeches, JJ points out that you don’t need to be blown up, or at death’s door to realise the value of your achievements and potential as a person. He believes that everyone has something they can draw upon when times are tough, and everyone is able to overcome insurmountable odds. JJ Chalmers Speaking Topics - Military Life - Mental Resilience - Teamwork - Leadership - Overcoming Adversity - Living With Disabilities - Peak Performance - Sport Developing vital skills of teamwork, leadership and communication during his time in the army – skills he has taken forward to his presenting career – JJ has taught these skills to clients including Awards International, PWC, Revolution Bars Group, United Biscuits and Virgin Atlantic. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Inspirational Military and Disability Speaker, JJ Chalmers for your corporate event. Contact us.

In 1989, Jo was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. She believed there had to be another option available to her than the steroid treatment she was offered so set about researching natural ways to heal her body. It was during this time she met herbalist, Gerald Green who taught Jo about nutritional healing. Contact Great British Speakers today to book health & wellness speaker, host Jo Wood for your next event.   After her Crohn’s diagnosis,  Jo's love of the health and wellness lifestyle blossomed.  Jo started by changing the foods she ate and  learnt everything she could about organic farming – her passion for all things organic quickly turned to products she used on her skin. Jo Wood Beauty Entrepreneur Struggling to find organic and natural beauty products that not only looked great, but that actually performed on the skin, Jo took matters into her own hands and launched Jo Wood Organics in 2006, which then went on to launch in USA and Canada. Before launching her organic beauty range, Jo was a model, achieving almost immediate success after being crowned the The Sun’s Face of ’72. She worked as a model until she met Rolling Stones musician Ronnie Wood in 1977, they married in 1985.  During their time together, Jo worked as his PA, as well as styling him for stage and photoshoots. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Jo Wood for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Jodie Jackson is a TEDx London speaker, and founder of the News Literacy Network. She is also the bestselling author of You Are What You Read: Why Changing Your Media Diet Can Change the World (2022), and the children's book Little Ruffle and The World Beyond (2020). Contact Great British Speakers today to book media & journalism speaker Jodie Jackson for your next event. Jodie Jackson has devoted the last ten years to researching the damaging impact of the negativity bias in the news on our mental health and the health of our society, as well as investigating the impact of solutions-focussed journalism. She has a Master's in Positive Psychology, and her widely-cited research has made her an influential figure within the movement for 'Constructive Journalism'. Jodie writes for established and emerging news platforms; speaks on panels with leading thinkers, academics, and journalists; delivers workshops and training to journalists and educators; and regularly speaks at universities, in the media, and at global mental health conferences. [embed]https://vimeo.com/783365075[/embed] Jodie Jackson - Talk Topics - Why changing your media diet can change the world - How to take greater control of your worldview and wellbeing - The power of solutions   Jodie Jackson - 1 Hour Corporate Session In this session, you will discover the profound link between your information diet and mental health. Jodie Jackson has spent over a decade researching the hidden impact of news media on your mindset and emotions. Jodie will show how the excessive negativity bias in the news leads to us being misinformed and disempowered. Using the science of wellbeing and the principles of positive psychology, Jodie will inspire you to create a new relationship with your news and offer practical strategies for a healthier media diet, improved mental health and a greater feeling of personal power. In a world where your attention is highly sought after, learning how to become a gatekeeper for your mind can create positive change in your own life and the in the world around you. Join this session to shift your perspective and create a more informed, optimistic, and empowered you. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book media, news and journalism Speaker Jodie Jackson for your event. Contact us.

Joe Fattorini is known around the world as “Obi Wine Kenobi” the expert presenter on The Wine Show. If you’ve enjoyed wine somewhere between Wick and Whitstable in the UK, Joe was probably involved too, as he’s one of the UK’s leading wine merchants. He has supplied restaurants, celebrities, and even royalty. He has also worked alongside legends such as Sir Alex Ferguson! Today, Joe guides 250 million viewers in 107 countries through The Wine Show, alongside co-presenters Matthew Goode and Matthew Rhys. He has been called “The Attenborough of Oddbins” by The Guardian, and one client said, “you will not find a finer, or funnier, wine speaker”. He has also been featured as the highest placed media figure in the annual 100 Most Influential People in Wine by Drinks Retailing News. Contact Great British Speakers today to book wine expert TV presenter & speaker Joe Fattorini for your next event. Before joining The Wine Show, Joe Fattorini was Director of Sales at Bibendum Wine Ltd, selling to over 1,700 of London’s top hotels, bars, and restaurants. He has spent years talking about wine to audiences of wine-loving golfers across the USA as consultant to the US PGA Tour. In 2017, he won both the International Wine Challenge Personality of the Year, and the international Wine and Spirits Competition’s Wine Communicator of the Year. Across his career, Joe wrote about wine for 14 years as the weekly wine correspondent for The Herald Newspaper. Joe has been involved in a couple of book releases too. On Bordeaux (2021) is a collection of the best bits written by best-loved wine writers, critics, and commentators. This was followed up by On Champagne (2022), a look at the pioneers in the world of champagne, both in the past and present, and the personalities who are nurturing it through climate change to shape the champagnes of the future. Early in his career, he lost six stone, becoming one third of the man he used to be. He now balances the food and wine that comes with his job by competing in Ironman triathlons. This means he has first-hand – if somewhat unscientific – expertise on weight loss. As well as co-presenting The Wine Show, Joe has featured on programmes including Celebrity Mastermind (2016), Royal Recipes (2017-18), Celebrity Eggheads (2018), and Good Morning Britain (2018). He is also the co-presenter of Drinking With Joe and Maya (2023-), a drinks travelogue that has seen them, so far, visit Sweden, England, and South Africa. JOE FATTORINI CORPORATE WORK Joe regularly does events for corporations, ,food and wine festivals, hotels, and restaurants. He has hosted charity events and themed dinners, including a memorable vertical wine tasting of Francis Ford Coppola’s wines in Las Vegas! He is also just as a happy on a smaller scale for more intimate events. Whilst Joe is happy to adapt his corporate approach depending on the client, he often focuses on a few specific aspects: Sales: Work with Joe’s global network to find new routes into the market, and grow those sales channels you already have with proven sales science. Marketing: From the STP of strategy and the 4Ps of tactics, Joe has pioneered a unique online MBA-level marketing course. Work with him to apply those insights with bespoke marketing for your business. Digital: Joe will share the secrets from behind the scenes developing the wine trade’s most innovative e-commerce and social commerce platform, and will help you apply them to your online sales and brand. Communication: Draw on the secrets of the world’s most successful wine television programme, and apply them to your brand, helping you to tell a better story and build better, longer-lasting relationships. [embed]https://vimeo.com/990565687?share=copy[/embed] JOE FATTORINI WINE SPEAKER Joe is a highly sought-after and accomplished speaker, and before each event, he resolves to turn his audience into wine experts. Joe has hosted evenings that mixed expert discussion with anecdotes from his life in wine that left audiences feeling they had been to a comedy show. In fact, he even performed stand-up comedy in 2017 at the legendary Ha Ha Comedy Café in North Hollywood. Joe takes audiences behind the scenes of the wine world, connecting with over 100 million wine lovers, and turning anyone into a wine expert in just 90 seconds. JOE FATTORINI KEYNOTE SPEECHES The Secrets of the Sommelier: Joe takes you behind the best wines and how to enjoy them. He will take you behind the scenes of London’s most exclusive wine merchants, into the cellars of the rich and famous, and around the world with his Wine Show. A History of the World...In Wine: Did you know that President Nixon lied about what he was drinking? That President Reagan had America’s first temperature-controlled fine cellar? Or that Queen Victoria was the world's first wine influencer? Joe is framed for his extraordinary knowledge of the obscure, wonderful, and revealing facts of wine, and he weaves them together in a captivating talk. The Wine Anatomist: Joe dissects the wines that you buy, and explains why you buy them. Drawing on more than 30 years as one of the UK’s top wine merchants, Joe reveals the tips and techniques people use to get you to buy a bottle, from labels to names to numbers. JOE FATTORINI WINE WORKSHOPS Every year, Joe creates three main conference/workshop presentations. For 2024, they are: 1. It’s about taste, not the taste: How you can create irresistible wine marketing by tuning into culture 2. It is the business of the future to be dangerous: What the forgotten people of the past tell us about the way we live today. And how to predict tomorrow. 3. It’s not me. It’s about saying “you”: Five lessons that will transform your communications with customers. To this day, Joe is proud to say that every client he has worked with has rebooked him for another event. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Joe Fattorini to speak at or host your next live event. Contact us.

Joe Tidy is the BBC’s first dedicated Cyber-security Reporter working on investigations for international and home news outlets. Appointed in 2018, he covers cybercrime, hacking, privacy, data security, online safety, gaming and pretty much everything internet. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Joe Tidy for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us. Joe Tidy has built a reputation for investigating the darker sides of the internet and how technology affects the way people live. He is known for tracking down and speaking directly to hackers and criminals who are responsible for some of the biggest cyber incidents of recent times. Here Joe Tidy Investigates using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone Previously Joe was a correspondent for Sky News based in Osterley, London. He started in 2013 and reported on all topics related to Home News with a particular interest in technology and social affairs. Before Sky Joe was a presenter and reporter on CBBC Newsround and also worked for 2 years at BBC South Today and BBC Oxford. Joe Tidy looks into the secret world of teenagers hacking Fortnite for big profits   A fitness enthusiast, Joe enjoys taking part in challenges including triathlons and marathons. He has spent a number of years presenting endurance programmes on Channel 4, Sky Sports and Eurosport. Joe is in demand as a keynote speaker on cybersecurity, digital disruption and gaming and is an experienced event host. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Joe Tidy for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Jofra Archer is England's fast bowling posterboy who has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting talents in international cricket. His arrival on the international scene was sensational. He made his England debut in May 2019, just ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup.  His explosive pace and ability to bowl with pinpoint accuracy quickly earned him a spot in England's World Cup squad. From this point, Jofra became an integral part of the team and played a significant role in England's victory in the 2019 World Cup. One of Archer's most memorable contributions came in the World Cup final against New Zealand. With the match ending in a tie after both regular play and the Super Over, Jofra was entrusted with bowling the decisive Super Over. Despite the immense pressure, he delivered with remarkable composure, guiding England to their first-ever World Cup victory. Off the field, Jofra is known for his laid-back personality and strong presence on social media. He has more than a million followers on Instagram and  X - formerly Twitter -  where his witty and humorous posts have gained him a large following.  Epitomising the modern athlete, Jofra is a true global superstar, winning the hearts of fans on and off the field. His popularity has led him to work with brands such as JD Sports, Adidas, and Manchester United. Contact Great British Speakers today to book England cricket sensation Jofra Archer for your next event. Jofra Archer was born in Barbados in 1995 to a British father and a Barbadian mother. He developed a passion for cricket while growing up in Bridgetown. He was eligible to represent England, although initially, he played in the West Indies youth system. Archer moved to England in 2015 with the ambition of qualifying for the national team despite facing a potential seven-year wait under England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) residency rules. However, a rule change in 2018 allowed Archer to qualify for England more quickly, reducing the residency requirement to three years, paving the way for his international career. Jofra Archer | Test Cricket and the Ashes Following his World Cup heroics, Jofra transitioned seamlessly into Test cricket, debuting in the 2019 Ashes series against Australia. He quickly made an impact, with one of his most iconic performances coming at Lord's, where he bowled consistently above 90 mph. His fierce battle with Australian batsman Steve Smith became one of the series' defining moments. In one spell, Jofra delivered a vicious bouncer that struck Smith on the neck, forcing him to retire hurt temporarily. Archer's raw pace and aggressive bowling earned him widespread acclaim, and he finished the series as one of England's standout performers. Jofra Archer | Bowling Style and Attributes Jofra is renowned for his extraordinary ability to generate pace, often bowling at speeds exceeding 90 mph. His smooth bowling action and his ability to swing the ball make him a formidable threat to batsmen. In addition to his pace, Jofra is known for his accuracy and ability to bowl lethal 'yorkers' and bouncers, particularly in the death overs of limited-overs matches. His calm demeanour under pressure has made him a go-to bowler in crunch situations, a trait that was evident during the 2019 World Cup and other high-stakes encounters. Jofra Archer | Global Appeal and Franchise Cricket In addition to his international success, Jofra has been a standout performer in franchise cricket leagues around the world. He has been a key player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing the Rajasthan Royals. His pace and wicket-taking ability have made him one of the most feared bowlers in the competition. His performances in the IPL earned him the "Most Valuable Player" award in the 2020 season. He has also featured in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL), further establishing his global reputation as a premier fast bowler. His ability to adapt to different conditions and excel in T20 cricket has made him a sought-after player in franchise leagues worldwide. Jofra Archer | Speaking Topics Jofra has a big social media following, where fans enjoy his entertaining and witty posts. He has embraced the opportunity to do after dinner and keynote speaks, sharing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of cricket. His speaking topics include: * Leadership in Sport * Elite Sport * E-Gaming * Caribbean Culture * Performance Mindset * Jewellery Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book England cricket posterboy Jofra Archer for your next live event. Contact us.

John Hartson is a Welsh former professional footballer and sports television pundit who is best remembered for his time at Arsenal and Celtic clubs. He won Welsh Footballer of the Year three times and won the PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year in 2005. In a 15 year career, he made 496 club appearances and won 51 caps for Wales. With his imposing presence and eye for goal, John became a sought-after striker in the Premier League. He broke British records at the age of 19 when Arsenal paid £2.5million, a record fee then for a teenager. He went on to play for West Ham, Wimbledon, Coventry, Celtic and West Bromwich Albion, scoring 203 club goals, in addition to 14 for Wales. John’s world was rocked In 2009, when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Having ignored the signs for a few years, the cancer had spread to his brain. Showing the grit and determination seen on the pitch, John confronted the disease head-on, undergoing chemotherapy and surgery with an impressive resilience. His journey resonated with so many, serving as a beacon of hope for those suffering with a cancer diagnosis. John retired from playing in 2008 after numerous battles with injury but went on to establish himself as a TV pundit, including for Sky Sports, S4C, ITV and BT Sport. He has also dedicated himself to charitable endeavours, including founding The John Hartson Foundation, raising awareness about testicular cancer. John is an engaging and captivating speaker, sharing stories about the world of football, Arsenal and Celtic, dealing with a gambling habit and his battle with cancer. Contact Great British Speakers today to book former footballer, cancer survivor and charity founder John Hartson for your next event. John joined Luton Town FC  at the age of 16 and turned professional in 1992, making his  first team debut as a substitute in a 1–0 League Cup defeat to Cambridge United in August 1993. Two years later and at the age of 19 he joined Arsenal for £2.5 million, a British record fee for a teenage player at the time. He scored his first goal for Arsenal in January 1995, the first of 17 goals for the north London club.  The highlight in John's first season at Arsenal was scoring Arsenal's 75th-minute equaliser in the 1995 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final against Real Zaragoza, a match that ended 2-1 to the Spanish side. John Hartson | Honours Arsenal UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1994–95 Celtic Scottish Premier League: 2001–02, 2003–04, 2005–06 Scottish Cup: 2003–04, 2004–05 Scottish League Cup: 2005–06 Individual Welsh Footballer of the Year: 1998, 2001, 2003 PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year: 2005 SFWA Footballer of the Year: 2005 FAI International Personality: 2016 John Hartson Foundation Following his own battle with cancer, John founded The John Hartson Foundation in 2010, a charitable organization which aims to raise awareness about testicular cancer and support those affected by the disease. The foundation's work includes funding initiatives for early cancer detection, providing support to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey, and raising awareness about the importance of regular check-ups and early intervention. Through various fundraising events, partnerships, and community outreach programs, the John Hartson Foundation endeavors to make a positive impact on individuals and communities affected by testicular cancer. It also aims to encourage people to take proactive steps towards maintaining their health. John Hartson | Books John published  John Hartson: The Autobiography." in 2010, a book which tells the story of his life, both on and off the football pitch. He delves into various aspects of his personal and professional journey, offering insights into his upbringing, early struggles, rise to football stardom, and the challenges he faced along the way. One of the central themes of the book is John's battle with testicular cancer. Why book John Hartson? John's name is synonymous with courage, resilience, and the unbeatable human spirit. The story he tells is a reminder that no matter the obstacles we face, with perseverance and determination, we can emerge stronger on the other side. He provides a beacon of hope to those with cancer and the family of those suffering. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book former Celtic and Arsenal footballer, cancer survivor and charity founder John Hartson for your next event.  Contact us.

From climbing mountains to swimming lakes, running global races and battling cancer six times, Jonathan Acott has learned invaluable lessons along the way about the importance of pragmatism, positivity, and taking ownership of one’s situation. And now, he applies these lessons to motivate and inspire others to get the most out of life. Jonathan makes an inspirational, engaging, professional and warming speaker, MC or event host. His story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity, thriving in the face of challenges, and feeling empowered to overcome anything life may throw your way. Contact Great British Speakers today to book motivational speaker Jonathan Acott for your next event. Jonathan Acott is an empathetic, engaging, knowledgeable and impactful motivational speaker. With his dynamic personality and innovative approach, each speaking engagement is tailored to the specific client and audience. A seasoned speaker, he is known for his authentic, raw and genuine approach to presenting. Whilst cancer was his origin story, his talks don’t dwell on it; they are positive, uplifting and inspirational talks focussed on what can be achieved both physically and mentally. He tells his story of surviving six cancers (initially testicular which relapsed four times, as well as a bowel cancer) and living with multiple treatments and surgeries, a breakdown and other mental health challenges with humour and candour, recounting the highs and lows and all the lessons he’s learned along the way. He transforms the lives of audiences by talking, not just about illness, but how you can make the most of yourself to live a life less ordinary. Jonathan Acott -  speaker, coach, mentor, host, presenter Jonathan three main services: speaker, coach/mentor, and host/presenter. Speaker: From C-Suite to team bonding, a running event to a charity, Jonathan delivers an impactful and inspiring talk to your audience. Coach/Mentor: Athletes have used coaches for years, why should you be any different? Using his four pillars of coaching philosophy – ownership, dreams, action, coping – he works to set your goals and hold you accountable to them. Host/Presenter: With his broad background in education and experience, and a confident easy-going delivery style, Jonathan is the perfect choice to host your event. Jonathan Acott - Speaking Topics - Resilience - Motivation - Inspiration - Mental Health - Physical Health - Cancer - Fitness/Exercise - Mindset   Jonathan Acott speaks on a number of topics, but his most popular talk focusses on resilience, motivation, mindset, and attitude, with touches of his cancer and mental health journey. Jonathan Acott - Talk Deliverables - A dose of reality and pragmatism - Lessons borne out of a hard life that can be taken and applied to your own - Entertaining sessions with a powerful message of hope and optimism - How to be more pragmatic, resilient and accountable   Jonathan Acott has climbed some of the highest mountains, both literally and metaphorically, swum lakes, run marathons and ultra-marathons, and lives his life to be the best version of himself, physically and mentally, and he shares how you can do the same in your personal or work life. His talks are attended by people of all ages and backgrounds and from a variety of industries. A passionate approach combined with an outside-the-box perspective and unique story. Jonathan Acott will help you see things in a different way and leave you inspired. Clients include Bournemouth University, KHWS, Salomon, University of Surrey, Wiser, and WWF. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational speaker Jonathan Acott for your corporate event. Contact us.

Jonathan Charles is a strategic communications and geopolitics expert, reputation management consultant and broadcaster. Jonathan was a familiar voice and face after thirty years on BBC Television and Radio. He was a BBC Foreign and War Correspondent covering some of the biggest stories of recent years, reporting on 29 wars and conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, Chechnya, Northern Ireland and a host of others, winning several awards for his journalism.  Jonathan established television operations for the BBC in Brussels and Frankfurt, and operated in many conflict zones throughout the world. For five years, he presented the television news on BBC1, BBC World News and BBC News Channel. After leaving the BBC, he spent almost twelve years as Managing Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Here Jonathan frequently met world leaders as part of negotiating agreements and helped to run a multilateral institution investing 12 billion Euros a year across three continents.  Now Jonathan advises presidents, governments and multinational companies on geopolitics, reforms and communication strategies.  Contact Great British Speakers today to book former BBC news correspondent, strategic communications and geopolitics expert and broadcaster Jonathan Chares for your next event. Jonathan Charles Background Jonathan was educated at Oriel College, Oxford University where he studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He worked as a freelance reporter for the BBC from 1980 to 1986 when he then joined ITN before returning to the BBC with a permanent position as News Reporter and Correspondent. He became a familiar face reporting from across the world reporting on major stories including the 1991 and 2003 Iraq wars, the Balkan conflict, the 2001 Afghan war and the Moscow theatre siege among many others. Jonathan also made many current affairs films for BBC TV’s Money Programme and Correspondent strands. Jonathan Charles has been the recipient of several journalism awards over the course of his career. Among the personal highlights of his Jonathan’s career are interviewing Nelson Mandela twice and once being told off by Margaret Thatcher because she didn't like a question he had asked. Johnathan Charles | Beyond Geopolitics Following his career as a BBC journalist, Jonathan made documentaries on reggae music, Babylon, mass tourism, mercenaries in Africa among other topics. When he isn't advising presidents, governments and multinational companies on geopolitics, he indulges his love of music on vinyl, presenting two weekly radio shows which are broadcast on forty commercial radio stations to an audience of half a million listeners. Jonathan Charles | Speaking and Hosting Jonathan is highly skilled conference host, after-dinner speaker, awards and events host. As a speaker, his specialist areas include but are not limited to: Economics Russia The EU International diplomacy The single currency Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book award winning former BBC Correspondent and geopolitics expert Jonathan Charles for your next event.  Contact us.

Jonnie Peacock MBE is a 2x Paralympic gold medallist, 2x World Championship gold medallist, and 2x European Championship gold medallist in the 100m T44. Jonnie’s first Paralympic title came at the London 2012 games, often considered the greatest summer in British athletics history, alongside medallists including Mo Farah, Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis-Hill. His title defence came at the Rio Olympics in 2016, where he ran a record-breaking time of 10.81 seconds. His sporting achievements saw him made an MBE in the 2013 New Year's Honours List. His personal story of disability and impressive sporting achievements make Jonnie one of the most inspirational sporting speakers on the circuit today. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Paralympian Jonnie Peacock for your next event. At five years old, Jonnie Peacock contracted Meningitis which killed the tissue in his right leg which led to a below-knee amputation. Whilst warned that this disability would impact him for the rest of his life, Jonnie showed his fighting spirit from the very start, determined it wouldn’t hinder him and even went on to compete against able-bodied children during school sports days. He ran his first international race at the Paralympic World Cup in May 2012, and set a new record at the United States Paralympic trials. He then went from a relatively unknown athlete to a globally recognised sportsman at the London Olympics. He has since had rivalries with the likes of US sprinter Richard Browne, who he would go on to beat at the 2013 World Championships and the 2014 European Championships. He would go on to defend his titles at the 2016 European Championships and Paralympics. Johnnie competed at the 2024 Paris games where he took home a Silver Medal as part of the 4x100m universal relay; he came 5th in his individual 100m race. Jonnie Peacock Charity Work Jonnie has often spoken about his passion for helping others and using his position to shine the spotlight and deserving charities. Unsurprisingly, the charity closest to his heart is Meningitis Research UK, where he is a patron, but he has also helped Comic Relief and Stand Up TO Cancer. In 2017, Jonnie started working alongside Parasport – an online hub ‘designed to empower disabled people with the information they need to become more physically active’. Jonnie believes that physical activity transformed his life and mental health in many ways and gave him “the confidence to try new things”. Jonnie Peacock Media Work Since bursting onto the scene in 2012, Jonnie has become a popular TV personality, appearing on a range of entertainment and news programmes, as well as several documentaries. In 2017, he was a contestant on the 15th series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he was the first amputee to compete on the show. He was eliminated in week eight of the competition. He has also appeared as a guest on Celebrity Juice (2012), The Crystal Maze (2016), The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2017), Who Do You Think You Are? (2018), Celebrity Chase (2018), Would I Lie To You (2018), and Taskmaster (2022). He has spoken on news programming, including The One Show (2017-2018), Lorraine (2018-2020), and Tonight Live with Dan Wootton (2021). Whilst not an actor, Jonnie did appear in a 2021 episode of Hollyoaks, where he was seen comforting a character after a recent amputation. Jonnie starred in the documentary, Who I Am: Jonnie Peacock in 2019, which took a look at his childhood, his amputation, and his achievements to date. In 2020, Jonnie had his own Netflix documentary entitled Rising Phoenix, which looked into the stories of past and present Paralympians. The following year, he hosted his own TV show, Jonnie’s Blade Camp for Channel 4, in which he helped five young amputees through a training course. Jonnie Peacock Speaking Topics - Sports - Athletics - London Olympics 2012 - Motivation - Disability - Overcoming Adversity - Disability Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational paralympic athlete Jonnie Peacock for your corporate event. Contact us.

Jono Lancaster is an author, presenter, public speaker and disability campaigner who is a strong advocate for self love. Born with Treacher Collins syndrome causing significant facial differences, Jono was left at the hospital by his birth parents but was fostered two weeks later by the woman that would become his adoptive mother. Being born with a visual difference in a world obsessed with looks and appearance has not been easy and his journey has not been straightforward. But crucially nothing has stopped Jono from loving himself, showing his authentic self to the world and filling his life with love and adventure. With a driving determination and the help of others Jono has learnt to control the anxiety he felt in his younger years to become a well-respected author, presenter and public speaker. He is now more comfortable in himself and uses his experience and story to influence others and make facial differences more widely accepted. Jono lead Love My Face for Channel 4 in 2022, a 4 part series following people with a range of visible facial differences as they seek support, advice and explore transformative treatments to help accept or address their differences. He has appeared on a number of other programmes on the BBC and Channel 4. Jono Lancaster is a passionate disability campaigner, public speaking to audiences around the world and engaging young people through talks in schools, encouraging all to find their own self-love alongside tolerance, acceptance and kindness. Contact Great British Speakers today to book disability campaigner, author and TV presenter Jono Lancaster for your next event. Jono Lancaster | Journey to Self-Love Living with a positive and protective mother Jono enjoyed primary school and felt comfortable both at home and in public. Upon moving to high school, however, things changed for Jono as fellow pupils began to pick on him for his facial differences. He became more withdrawn and his social life suffered as a result.  As his friends started getting into relationships he felt a relationship would never happen for him. He became very angry and questioned why he looked like he did. Where he had embraced his looks as a younger child, he came to hate his face and blame it for all the things that went wrong in his life. As a coping mechanism, Jono became obsessed with his body, diet, tanning and exercise, feeling his body needed to be the best it could be. Later when going on a date and hearing the words "I love your face", Jono started to see himself differently, filling him with confidence. This was a trigger for making him feel more positive about himself and his face. Not long later in a gym he found himself admiring his new trainers in the mirror and moved his eyes up to note other things he liked about himself. Normally, he would stop at his shoulders and avoid looking at his face in the mirror but on this occasion, he looked at his face and noted his blue eyes, which made him smile. He saw a dimple he had never noticed before. Smiling like a Cheshire cat, he realised he loved his face and he loved himself. After this, he felt more confident getting out of his comfort zone and he went on to embrace the world around him with this new-found self love and acceptance. He found the more he stepped out into the world, the more positive he was made to feel by the people around him. Jono Lancaster | Not All Heroes Wear Capes In 2023, Jono Lancaster published his book, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, which delves into his own experiences and how he learnt how to embrace who he is. In the book, Jono shares his remarkable story and explores the ups and downs of the journey he has taken to love himself and inspires others to do the same. He also tells about the people in his life that have helped support him and how they have had a pivotal role in getting him to where he is now. Jono said the book is for everybody as everyone is trying to find some self love and acceptance and we all have things we need to work on. Jono Lancaster | Disability Campaigner Jono works across the world to help those with facial differences be more accepting of themselves. Using his experiences to guide others on how to embrace their differences is a constant goal for Jono. Whilst he acknowledges things are changing he feels that mainstream culture could be doing more to help acceptance and equality for those with facial differences. In 2019, Jono co-founded the Love Me Love My Face Foundation, set up to raise awareness of Treacher Collins Syndrome and craniofacial conditions, supporting families and educating individuals and the public. The charity also helps support individuals and families as well as educate people about Treacher Collins and how it might impact those who have it. Jono Lancaster | On TV Jono Lancaster has appeared in a number of TV programmes including: - Love Me, Love My Face - A documentary aired on BBC Three in 2011. It followed Jono's life and experiences living with Treacher Collins syndrome. - Embracing Differences - A segment on the daytime talk show "This Morning" on ITV, where Jono shared his story and advocated for people with facial differences. - Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks and Tattoos - Jono appeared on this Channel 4 show, where he discussed body image and the importance of self-acceptance. - Beauty and the Beast: The Ugly Face of Prejudice - Another Channel 4 documentary series that explored society's attitudes towards physical appearance, where Jono's story was featured to highlight the challenges and discrimination faced by those with facial disfigurements. - Love My Face: Jono led the  4 part series following people with a range of visible facial differences as they seek support, advice and explore transformative treatments to help accept or address their differences. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book disability campaigner and TV personality Jono Lancaster for your next event. Contact us.

Juanita Headley is a globally recognised speaker and anti-human trafficking advocate, as well as an author and licensed New York attorney. Through her work as a volunteer advocate, Juanita Headley has an unwavering commitment and dedication towards members of the indigent community and people enslaved as a result of bonded labour, domestic servitude and sexual exploitation. Juanita Headley also has over a decade of global humanitarian experience including feeding members of the indigent community, serving individuals in the Red Light District, volunteering with victims of human trafficking, sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as disaster relief work, As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, Juanita is now passionate about travelling the world sharing her story and the plight of others that have suffered similar and other forms of exploitation. Through the art of storytelling, Juanita clearly explains child abuse and commercial exploitation in an informative and engaging way, leaving audiences educated, empowered, and inspired. Juanita Headley has worked with top professionals, appeared as a lead human rights speaker at a number of prestigious events and programs for audiences in higher education, law enforcement and hospitals. Contact Great British Speakers today to book anti-human trafficking advocate, attorney and author Juanita Headley for your next event. Juanita Headley, who grew up in London, England, is currently based in New York. Since 2012, she has undertaken volunteer work in the United States serving the indigent community dealing with crime, immigration, family, employment, and housing law. She assisted the National Centre on Sexual Exploitation’s 2016 Coalition to end Sexual Exploitation Summit and has volunteered with ECPAT-USA on an anti-child pornography project. Juanita Headley's book Can You Keep A Secret? In 2019, Juanita Headley published her book Can You Keep a Secret, which shares her true story of the sexual abuse she experienced at the hands of her stepfather. Writing from her lived experience and detailing other victim and survivor testimonies, Juanita not only educates and empowers the reader, but also inspires them to join the fight against human trafficking and the world's  biggest slave trade movement. Juanita Headley | Change Cases Juanita is founder and CEO of Changing Cases, an international organisation she created 10 years ago, which is dedicated to the eradication of sexual exploitation through the education and empowerment of the public on human trafficking and through the creation of safeguarding tools for children. She has reached audiences in England, America, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, with ongoing projects taking place in a number of these places. Juanita Headley | Awards and Accolades Described by David Arquette as “a champion for human decency”, Juanita has singlehandedly held global screenings of SOLD The Movie, a film about a girl from Nepal who is trafficked to India. David Arquette plays a humanitarian worker in the film. In 2019 she was named the Global Goodwill Ambassador for humanitarian work by the Global Goodwill Ambassadors Foundation, and a recipient of the Gem FM Appreciation Award – The Lydia Calliste Award of Excellence in Community.  Juanita Headley | Talk Topics Child Sexual Abuse Since sexual abuse is an equal opportunity employer, no family is immune from this scourge. The key to protecting and safeguarding all children, starts with knowing signs and identifiers of abuse, responding correctly, to the question, “Can you keep a secret?” and taking the appropriate steps when handling disclosures. Human Trafficking It is not a myth, that there are now more slaves than ever before, and that domestic human trafficking takes place right in our very own backyard. For the eradication of this modern-day slavery we need to understand grooming, vulnerability, sex and labor trafficking and how to protect against exploitation. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book anti-human trafficking advocate, speaker and lawyer Juanita Headley for your next event.  Contact us.

Karen Hauer is best known in the UK for being the longest standing female professional dancer on the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing (2004-). She has a number of dance titles to her name including World Mambo Champion in 2008 and Professional American Rhythm Rising Star Champion in 2009. Born in Venezuela, Karen didn’t start dancing until she moved to New York at age 8, where she studied at the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and The High School of Performing Arts, where she majored in ballet and contemporary dance before going on to study ballroom and Latin. She is also a trained fitness instructor and health and wellbeing enthusiast. She runs her own online exercise and dance classes, and is as comfortable performing in a virtual space as a live one. Contact Great British Speakers today to book professional dancer Karen Hauer for your next event. Karen has been partnered on Strictly… with household names including Nicky Byrne, Dave Myers, Mark Wright, Jeremy Vine, Will Young, Simon Rimmer, Charles Venn, Greg Wise, Chris Ramsey – who she reached the 2019 semi-final with – and Jamie Laing, with whom she reached the 2020 final. She also partnered – and won – with Lutalo Muhammad in the 2016 Children in Need special and Ainsley Harriot for the Christmas special of the same year. Before appearing on the BBC show, she appeared on the American show So You Think You Can Dance (2005-). Karen has been involved in numerous live dance tours, including 'Strictly Come Dancing Live! Tour' several times, either with a celebrity partner or as an additional dancer, she then had a sell-out tour in 2017 with her then-husband Kevin Clifton.  In 2018, she was a principal dancer for the touring live dance show Burn the Floor, and in 2019 Karen and fellow dancer Gorka Marquez performed at the ‘Dancing With the Stars Weekend’ at Donahey’s holiday breaks. In 2020, Karen and Gorka announced they would be touring a new production, Firedance, but unfortunately, this was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, so was rescheduled for 2022. Karen has combined her qualifications in fitness and her love of dancing to create her own online, equipment-free workout programmed ‘Hauer Power’. She hosts regular online fitness sessions, dance classes, resistance training, Pilates and yoga. Her love of fitness has meant she is a good choice for wellness campaigns; she is the face of Sports England’s This Girl Can campaign, a loyal brand ambassador for Re: Nourish, FRE Skincare and Barebells, and has partnered with Reebok, Special K and Battersea Dogs & Cats. With several dance titles to her name, Karen has an amazing presence, energy and enthusiasm and is one of the most popular dancers on the current circuit. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Strictly Come Dancing Professional Karen Hauer for your corporate event. Contact us.

Referee Karl Dickson is a globally acclaimed figure in the sports industry, known for his roles as a professional Rugby Union referee and a former England and Harlequins player. The pinnacle of his career came in 2023 when he officiated the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup between Wales and Argentina, before serving as the assistant referee in the final between New Zealand and South Africa. Karl is an well known figure on the speaking circuit, for both keynote and After Dinner Speaking on Confidence, Communication, Resilience, High-Performance Contact Great British Speakers today to book Rugby Union Referee Speaker Karl Dickson for your next event. Karl Dickson’s rugby career started as a player when at Barnard Castle School, before graduating from the Bedford Blues Academy System. In 2004 he was promoted to their senior team, making over 100 appearances before joining Harlequins in 2009. He would continue play for them until 2017, when he announced his retirement from professional rugby playing. During this time, he also played for the England Squad, appearing in the 2012 Six Nations and their South Africa tour. But his time on a rugby pitch didn’t end there. He made his refereeing debut at the Reigate School 7s in 2014 whilst gaining his qualifications. In May 2017, it was announced he would join the Rugby Football Union’s Professional Game Match Officials Team (PGMOT), and he made his international refereeing debut in October 2020. Karl’s unique perspective from playing and refereeing, gives him an unparalleled understanding of the sport, and it’s this dual insight which has contributed to his popularity in the rugby community. This experience also makes him a popular choice to speak at sporting events. KARL DICKSON - SPEAKING TOPICS - Pressure: Making a split-second decision in front of thousands of people can have a major impact, not only on the game, but on your wellbeing too. Hear how Karl copes with this level of pressure. - Physical/Mental Health: Sporting referees are often under intense scrutiny and judgements which can have a negative impact on your mental health. You also have to be as fit as the rugby players themselves to keep up with the match. Karl discusses how he managed his physical and mental health throughout his career. - Setbacks/Adversity: Karl provides an honest account on his setbacks obtained through playing and refereeing rugby. - Teamwork: A fundamental in today’s rugby game is a high-performing team; everyone must have trust and accountability, and that goes for the referee too. - Resilience: Like everyone, Karl’s career has not been without mistakes. Here he provides a candid account on his resilient nature and how it allows him to progress in his role. - High Performance: Manging two high-performing teams and being part of a high-performing refereeing team requires Karl to be at the top of his game. Karl talks about what this takes as a referee and as a player. - Communication: Karl’s communication on and off the field has to be clear, concise, and consistent. Karl provides techniques and methods that help him work in high-pressured environments. - Confidence: Being confident in your own skills and your own choices is the only way Karl is respected in the game. He stands by his decisions, but he is confident enough to review and admit when he is wrong. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book rugby player and referee Karl Dickson to speak at your next live event or corporate video. Contact us.

Kate Ancketill is a leading female business speaker in retail and business futurism. As the CEO and founder of GDR, she has more than 20 years of experience in trends affecting business sectors and consumer behaviour. As a result, she is an innovation partner to 30 of the world’s largest consumer brands, including P & G, Tesco, Waitrose, Target, Sephora, Microsoft, Google, and Lego. To book futurist & trends expert Kate Ancketill for your business event, contact us at Great British Speakers As a public speaker, Kate Ancketill has experience in a variety of forms, from conference talks to webinars (live & recorded) and live broadcasts, and as a business futurist, she always delivers compelling big-picture narratives. Kate Ancketill Corporate Trends Speaker To corporate audiences, she advises on the future of customer experience, how marketing is evolving, and how top companies are using tech to adapt to changing demographics, environmental realities and cultural changes; she makes sure that complex societal shifts and emerging technologies relatable to any audience. Kate Ancketill - Keynote Speaker Topics ● Trends fit for the future: The surprising secret of persistently brilliant retail brands ● The Metaverse: why brands should care about the virtual world ● Sustainable brands: a practical guide to a future that works for the planet, people, and profit ● The Circular Economy: Regenerative models that work ● Loyalty, payment and NFTs: New models of customer engagement ● What every retail sector can learn from innovation in FinTech ● How Innovation in Customer Experience is the Heart of Future Growth ● The Future of Beauty and Wellness ● Longevity and the future of ageing Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Kate Ancketill for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE is an Olympic medal winning hockey player, former captain of the GB and England women’s hockey teams and is the most capped female hockey player in her country's history. A charismatic and inspirational leader, Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE is widely credited for helping build the winning team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to win gold at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. Kate made Olympic history alongside her team mate and wife Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE, as the first same sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing for the same team. Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE achieved 375 caps for her country and played in four Olympic Games. In a career spanning 17 years she won 19 medals including three gold, five silver and 11 bronze. After a disastrous performance in the 2014 World Cup, where the team finished in 11th place, a process of self-examination and rebuilding was instigated in which the team built and signed up to their own collective culture of behavior, created a sense of common purpose. Kate was integral to the rebuilding and in the next Olympics captained the team in their gold medal-winning success in a tournament where the team were undefeated. In 2015 Kate Richardson-Walsh was awarded an MBE and the following year was nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. In 2017 she was then awarded an OBE for services to hockey. Kate is an experienced motivational speaker and happy to host or deliver Q&As, keynotes and after dinners talks. She has a powerful leadership and team building story to tell and can speak on a range of themes including diversity and Inclusion, leadership and communication, building a winning mind-set and team building. Contact Great British Speakers today to book international hockey player and Olympic medal winner Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE for your next event. Kate Richardson-Walsh was selected to play for the under 16 Great Britain team when she was just 14 years old. Having first taken up hockey at age 11, it took Kate just nine years to start playing for her country. In 1999, Kate made both her England and Great Britain debuts and went onto play at the full range of international tournaments including four Summer Olympics, four Hockey World Cups and four Commonwealth Games. At 23 years  of age, Helen was made captain of the senior GB hockey team, a role she held for 13 years until she retired in 2016. In the London 2012 Olympics, Kate was hit by a stick in the opening match of the tournament, suffering a broken jaw, which was expected to see her sit out the remainder of the tournament. However, after undergoing surgery and missing only three matches, she miraculously returned to play in the team's penultimate group game against China and captained the team to win the bronze medal. Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE | After Retirement After 375 appearances for her country, 19 medals, 49 goals and 13 years as GB and England Captain, Kate Richardson-Walsh retired from international hockey in 2016 after the Rio Olympic Games. In July 2018 Kate was appointed as joint Head Coach for Hampstead & Westminster Ladies XI. Kate was part of the BT Sport commentary team for the 2017 Eurohockey championships, along with her wife Helen. She also provided hockey commentary and analysis for BBC Sport and Radio 5 Live at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as well as analysis for the 2018 World Cup on BT Sport. In 2024 Kate was part of the BBC's guest presenting team for the Paris Olympic Games. She currently serves as an ambassador for  UN Women and the Women’s Sport Trust and supports disability hockey as an ambassador for Access Sport. Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE | Awards and Accolades Kate was awarded  the Hockey Writers Club UK Player of the Year award in 2003, 2007 and 2012. In 2003 and 2016, she was shortlisted for the FIH World Player of the Year Award. She was named Great Britain Hockey Athlete of the Year in 2007. In 2014, Kate was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University. Kate was awarded an MBE Member in the 2015  for services to hockey and two years later received and OBE. Her wife and teammate Helen received an OBE, making them the first same-sex married couple to be honoured in the same list. In 2016, Kate was the first hockey player to be shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In June 2017, Kate was awarded the England Hockey Member of Honour, the highest honour in English Hockey. This award is the highest accolade that can be given by the Governing Body and is made in recognition of outstanding contribution to England Hockey. Only five other people have received the award. In 2017 Kate was the first British hockey player to be inducted into the European Hall of Fame by the EHF. Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh were awarded the National Lottery Spirit of Sport Award at the 2017 annual Sports Journalist’s Association British Sports Awards. Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE | Speaking Topics Kate is an experienced motivational speaker and happy to host or deliver Q&As, keynotes and after dinners. She has a powerful leadership and team building story to tell and can speak on the following themes: Leadership and communication: building a winning mind-set and bringing out the best in people Team building: creating unity of standards, spirit and culture Maintaining peak performance Ambition and goal setting: effective planning, organisation and evaluation Change management: How to turn performance around High performance under pressure Diversity and Inclusion Grass roots sport and inspiring a new generation Female leadership Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book international hockey player and Team GB Olympic medal winner Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE for your next event. Contact us.

Kathryn Burn is best known for making it to the final of the 2022 series of The Apprentice, eventually losing out on Lord Alan Sugar’s investment to Harpreet Kaur. But this was not her first foray into the world of reality television. In 2017, she appeared on The Island with Bear Grylls. Even though she did not win the show, Kathryn has become a fan favourite, and is now a popular television personality and content creator, whilst still maintaining that entrepreneurial spirit. ​Contact Great British Speakers today to book The Apprentice entrepreneur Kathryn Burn for your next event. Kathryn Burn never lost her love for business, and even though she may not have received Lord Alan Sugar’s investment, she relaunched her pyjama business Pyjamily with her latest collection selling out almost instantly, alongside sister brand My Christmas Pyjamas. Whilst she wants to learn more and help her business to grow, Kathryn is also passionate about inspiring other young potential entrepreneurs. She provides tips and an insight into her private and professional life to her almost 100,000 social media following. She likes to show that you can be a serious businesswoman whilst having outside interests – such as fitness, travel, music and property. She has appeared on national radio programmes, including for BBC Radio Wiltshire, and was also a regular guest on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch, where she discussed topics frrom fashion to finance. She has also made appearances on BBC Network Radio where she aired her opinions on new Apprentice episodes. Kathryn has also travelled to schools across the country offering business and media advice. Before her time as a fully qualified mortgage advisor, Kathryn knew very little about mortgages but soon learned the importance of financial education at a young age. She provides motivational talks and workshops in school, offering them business and inspirational advice. She is keen to inspire and motivate young entrepreneurs, and teach them that you can achieve success without following a conventional route. She is passionate about female business owners, and tries to steer young female entrepreneurs so they do not feel intimidated by this industry of men. Kathryn Burn Speaking Topics - The Apprentice - Female Business Owner - Entrepreneur - Reality TV Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book The Apprentice star Kathryn Burn for your corporate event. Contact us.

British-Australian author Kathy Lette first achieved succès de scandale as a teenager with the novel Puberty Blues, which was made into a major film and a TV mini-series. Contact Great British Speakers today to book International Women's Day Speaker Kathy Lette for your next event. After several years as a newspaper columnist and television sitcom writer for Columbia Pictures in America, she wrote numerous international bestsellers including Mad Cows (which was made into a film starring Joanna Lumley and Anna Friel), How to Kill Your Husband and Other Handy Household Hints (recently staged by the Victorian Opera, Australia), To Love, Honour and Betray and “The Boy Who Fell To Earth” (soon to be filmed by Emily Mortimer). Her novels have been published in seventeen languages around the world. Kathy appears regularly as a guest on the BBC and Sky News. She is also an ambassador for Women and Children First, Plan International and the White Ribbon Alliance. She describes herself as an 'autodidact' (a word she taught herself) but in 2010, received an honorary doctorate from Southampton Solent University. In recognition of her many novels and advocacy of equality, human rights, and physical and mental health both nationally and internationally, Lette was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) from the University of Wollongong. She cites her career highlights as once teaching Stephen Fry a word, Salman Rushdie, the limbo and scripting Julian Assange’s cameo in the Simpsons 500th episode. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Kathy Lette for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

“Many people focus on the negative aspects of being trans, but I prefer to approach the subject from a much more positive angle.  I am exactly the same person I was before my transition - but far happier!”   Katie Neeves is a woman on a mission – but not just any woman and not just any mission! She lived for 48 years as a man while struggling with her gender from the age of 3 and hiding her big secret to the world. She was thrown into turmoil when her gender dysphoria increased dramatically. This resulted in her going on a voyage of discovery before finally admitting to herself that she is a transgender woman and that she needed to live her truth. She formed Cool2BTrans to advocate for trans visibility through her public speaking, blogs, media appearances, and courses, drawing motivation from her own journey. Her mission is simple: to inspire other trans people, and to educate everyone about trans issues by harnessing the power of humour. Katie Neeves is an in-demand public speaker, trainer and campaigner for the trans community. To book LGBTQ speaker Katie Neeves contact Great British Speakers on 01753 439289 or email bookings@greatbritishtalent.com Katie Neeves came out in a very public way, by positing a coming-out video on her social media channels and sending it to all of her clients, risking her reputation and livelihood of a 38+ year-long photography career. This was a major risk, as she had built up a great reputation, photographing everything from riots to funerals to wars – she was even commissioned to photograph the late Queen inside Buckingham Palace...twice! But she needn’t have worried, as she was quickly inundated with hundreds of messages of support. This led her to vlogging about her transition journey in a very honest, open, and humorous way, which made the subject accessible to all. The video was soon picked up on by the media, and she became a familiar guest on radio and TV programmes, becoming a trans ambassador along the way.   Media Katie Neeves appears regularly in the media, being on both ITV's and the BBC's lists of experts. She co-hosts the Time for Some LGBTea series for BBC Sounds along with Kevin Ncube and Helen McCarthy, in which they discuss all the funny, intriguing, loving, and moving stories from the LGBTQIA+ community. She has also appeared on BBC Radio Leicester, being interviewed by Martin Ballard and Ady Dayman, was interviewed by Kirk Pickstone on Duggystone Radio, and appeared with Sarah Taylor on The Queerpreneur Podcast. Cool2BTrans Katie Neeves formed Cool2BTrans to support and inspire other trans people and also to educate everyone else about trans people by showing them that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be happy - just like everyone else. She helps organisations with diversity and inclusion by providing trans awareness training and inspirational speaking in an entertaining way, using humour to break down barriers. Awards Kate has won many awards and accolades thanks to her work on trans awareness, including: - British Diversity Awards Hero of the Year 2023 - Trans in the City Trans Community Champion 2022 - National Diversity Awards Positive Role Model for LGBT Award 2024 - This Is Us Training and Development Award 2023 - The Women’s Awards East Midlands Outstanding Female LGBTQIA+ Champion Award 2023   She also made it on the Global Diversity List 2023, the DIVA Power List 2023, was named one of the Top 100 Influential People in the UK 2024, and a LinkedIn Top Voice, was a Finalist in the DIVA Awards Unsung Hero of the Year 2023, and gained a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. Corporate Katie provides a number of corporate services, including keynote speaking, e-learning sessions, workshops, and training. Past attendees have described her talks as “engaging, hilarious, and exciting”, and “inspirational storytelling at its best!” Katie has several workshops and keynote topics available, but they can be adapted to fit in with any theme or message the client requires. My Long Walk to Womanhood (approx. 35-40 minutes): A raw, emotional, and humerous story of Katie’s transgender transition. She provides a frank account of her rollercoaster of a journey, her background as a photographer, the difficult decisions she has had to make, and how she ended up being a global speaker and trainer. Katie also offers an additional Q&A session to the above talk, providing a safe space to answer any questions the audience may have. This will make the session approx. 1 hour long. What’s It Like to Be Transgender? And How Can I Support Those Who Are? (approx. 1.5 hours): Katie’s most popular talk, it gives the audience a real appreciation for what life is like for trans people and provides them with practical tips for being an ally. This presentation also includes a Q&A. Positively Managing Change: A Very Personal Journey (approx. 1.5 hours): Themed around how she handled such a major change in her life, this talk fits in very well with businesses as they regularly have to manage change. This session includes Katie’s “my long walk to womanhood” talk, the 13 emotional stages of change, and a Q&A.   As well as her keynote talks, Katie regularly hosts events and deliver presentations on-stage, and virtually. She is also provides specific workshops aimed at senior leaders, HR professionals, and medical professionals, as well as comprehensive trans awareness training sessions. 3 Hour Trans-Awareness Session: Ideal for everyone, this session provides in-depth information about all things trans, including learning appropriate vocabulary. This session assesses the level of prior knowledge, explains why trans-awareness training is needed, Katie’s “my long walk to womanhood” talk, an explanation of trans terminology, the typical stages of a transgender journey, tips on how to be a trans ally, and a Q&A. Katie also provides a 1.5 hour trans awareness session which focusses on what it is like to be transgender and how we can suppose those who are. The session includes her “my long walk to womanhood” talk, tips for being a trans ally and a Q&A. For people who have attended her 1.5 hours trans awareness session, Katie also offers a 1.5 hour follow up session, providing participants with the knowledge to really understand the transition process and the appropriate vocabulary to stop any unintentional offence. For Leaders and HR Professionals Katie offers a 1.5 hour workshop titled “How to Make the Workplace More Trans Inclusive + My Long Walk to Womanhood”. This is aimed particularly at leaders, HR managers, training managers, and diversity and inclusion managers, and gives delegates a real appreciation of what its like to be trans, especially in the workplace, and how the workplace can be made more trans inclusive. She also provides a 45-60 minute workshop where she provides actionable ideas for how to make the workplace more trans inclusive. For Medical Professionals Katie provides a 3.5 hour trans awareness session ideal for doctors, nurses, carers, and specialist clinicians, providing them with in-depth information on all things trans. Told from a patient’s perspective, she equips participants with the knowledge to understand trans people and the appropriate language within a medical setting. She also provides a 1 hour masterclass on how to improve the patient experience for trans people. This outlines issues to be aware of when treating trans patients.   Katie Neeves is one of our amazing team of Diversity & Inclusion, Pride Month, Trans and LGBTQ at Great British Speakers. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book LGBTQ Trans Speaker Katie Neeves for your next event. Contact us.

Katie Piper is a bestselling international author, inspirational speaker, TV presenter, acid attack survivor, and charity campaigner. Katie made the decision to share her story in a remarkable film for the Cutting Edge strand on Channel 4 called Katie: My Beautiful Face. The documentary was watched by over 3.5 million people, and was nominated for Best Single Documentary at the 2010 BAFTA Television Awards. She was appointed an OBE in 2022 as part of the New Years Honours, recognised for her services to charity and to victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries. She is an experienced speaker and advocate who has travelled the world sharing her story. Through her speaking engagements, she aims to empower individuals to unlock their potential, overcome challenges, and foster a mindset of growth and self-compassion. Contact Great British Speakers today to book author, TV presenter celebrity, and inspirational speaker, Katie Piper to host your next event. Katie Piper OBE is an icon of her generation; she has been changing the landscape in the world of beauty for over a decade. She was the first woman with visible differences to appear in TV and billboard adverts for brands such as L’Oreal, and La Roche Posay. Over a decade ago, she set up the charity The Katie Piper Foundation to help people with burns and scars to reconnect with their lives and their communities. Simon Cowell supported Katie by becoming the patron and remains actively involved to date. The charity's vision is a world where scars do not limit a person's function, social inclusion or sense of wellbeing. The charity achieved Katie’s dream to provide the first rehabilitation centre in the UK for people with life altering burns and scarring. Katie Piper | TV and Radio Katie hosts her own ITV1 show The Katie Piper Breakfast Show which is in its third series, is a regular panellist on ITV1’s Loose Women, and is one of the key faces of the W Channel with her hit series Katie Piper’s Jailhouse Mums. Other TV credits include: Never Seen a Doctor for C4 where she helped people overcome their fears around medical procedures and guided them on their journey back to good health. The Death of Aimee Spencer for the Crime and Punishment strand on ITV1, C4’s Famous and Fighting Crime where she trained as a special in the police force. Katie Piper’s Face to Face where she invited women with facial conditions to London’s Harvey Nichols for makeovers with makeup artists who shared the same facial condition. Presented three series of Body Shockers for C4 where she met people planning major body modifications and introduced them to someone who had already had the modification done and regretted it. She appeared in the 2018 series of Strictly Come Dancing; partnered with professional dancer Gorka Marquez, she was the third contestant to be eliminated. She is also an experienced radio presenter having covered the Early Morning Breakfast Show and the Michael Ball Show on BBC Radio 2. Katie Piper | Inspirational Speaker Katie is an experienced keynote speaker and advocate and has told her inspiring story to audiences at many public shows. Her corporate credits include appearing at events such as WE Day, Women’s Health Live, Letters Live at the Royal Albert Hall, and the Cosmopolitan Self Made Summit. Corporate clients include Google, Facebook, L'Oréal, Barclays, the NHS, and NatWest, as well as for companies across Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. She is passionate about inspiring audiences around the world. From conferences to corporate events, she share insights on resilience, personal empowerment, and embracing change. Her new keynote talk The Answers to Happiness gives the audience inspiration and motivation to overcome any of life’s challenges. Katie Piper | Brand Partnerships Katie has partnered with a number of brands to create her own range of products including My Babiie to create a range of buggies, changing mats and changing bags under the range name Believe. She is also the face of a number of beauty brands including Pantene. She has been featured in campaigns that celebrate inclusivity and diversity, using her platform on social media – where she boasts 2 million+ followers – to challenge traditional beauty standards and promote empowerment. Her role as a Pantene ambassador complements her broader advocacy for self-acceptance and resilience, aligning with her personal journey of overcoming significant challenge Katie Piper | Bestselling Author Katie has also written a number of bestselling non-fiction books, including: - Beautiful: A Beautiful Girl, An Evil Man. One Inspiring True Story of Courage (2011) - Things Get Better (2012) - Beautiful Ever After (2014) - Start Your Day With Katie: 365 Affirmations For a Year of Positive Thinking (2015) - Confidence: The Secret (2017) - From Mother to Daughter: The Things I’d Tell My Child (2018) - Confidence: The Journal: Your Year of Positive Thinking (2018) - A Little Bit of Faith: Hopeful Affirmations For Every Day of the Year (2021) - A Little Bit of Hope: 100 Affirmations For Positive Living (2022) - Still Beautiful: On Age, Beauty and Owning Your Space (2025)   She has also published a children’s picture book series titled ‘A Teeny Mouse Adventure’, consisting of All You Need (2023), and Together We Are Stronger (2024) She has launched her own imprint The UnSeen, a brand new literary imprint that’s putting those who were previously ‘unheard’ at the forefront. Katie has also contributed regular columns to Reveal Magazine, and Now Magazine, and has appeared in the Sunday Mirror and the Sunday People. To book inspirational speaker Katie Piper to host or present for events worldwide contact Great British Speakers +44 1753 439 289

Katie Rushworth is an integral part of the successful presenting/gardening team from ITV’s Love Your Garden. The show, which has been running since 2011, proves very popular with the prime time audience and the brand continues to go from strength to strength. She is a popular booking for a wide range of horticultural events especially where environment and sustainability topics are concerned. Email Great British Speakers today to book Katie Rushworth for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Katie is a fun northern girl from Yorkshire; she has been self-employed as a gardener and garden designer for nearly a decade, running her own business The Queen of Spades (which she is!). As a young mum, she has built the business entirely off her own back from nothing and now has a wonderful reputation and client base as well as a growing television profile. The future is looking great for Katie. As a presenter on Britain’s most popular gardening TV show, ITV1’s Love Your Garden, Katie has been appearing alongside GREAT BRITISH SPEAKERS David Domoney and Alan Titchmarsh before TV audiences of up to 4 million viewers per episode for the last 10 years. She appears with another GREAT BRITISH SPEAKERS team Frances Tophill Call us to book a gardening speaker 01753 439289 The same team now present TV’s brand new gardening programme  Grow You Own at home Katie found her passion and skill for gardening when she first did garden maintenance locally in Yorkshire. She decided to turn this love affair with gardening into a career after studying horticulture at night school and working part-time at her local garden centre. Katie has a Foundation Degree in Garden Design and takes pride in having the skills to maintain and design gardens from both a horticulture and design-based perspective. Katie Rushworth Gardening Writer Katie’s first book Plants, Beds and Borders was published by Kyle Books in 2016 helping people to explore the joys of gardening with her expert guidance. Katie has worked with many high-profile brands including Tong Garden Centre, Silverline Tools, IRO Timber and Yorkshire Gold Tea. Katie’s enthusiasm for gardening comes across clearly for all to see on the ITV show. She has excellent plant knowledge and a great eye for design, function and beauty and this is conveyed to the watching audience with humour, expression and accessibility. She thrives on working outdoors in naturally beautiful habitats. In 2015, Katie entered the Harrogate Flower Show as part of her degree and won the Premier Award, as well as the People’s Choice Award. She is also the proud winner of two Ilkley in Bloom awards. Katie Rushworth Gardening Speaker Katie Rushworth is a fantastic communicator, respected and loved by men, women and children of all ages. She is inspiring to women who have children and want to run their own business and we have no doubt that any gardening brand would be proud to be associated with her. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Katie Rushworth for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Katie Taylor is the founder and CEO of The Latte Lounge, creator of The Midlife Festival, a menopause consultant, as well as a podcast host, author and speaker. The Latte Lounge is an online platform for women over 40, created to help women in midlife, supporting them to thrive at home and in the workplace. After suffering for four years with misdiagnosed symptoms of perimenopause, Katie Taylor was inspired to create the Latte Lounge.  This was in 2016. The invaluable community now supports more than 80,000 women with evidence-based information about women's health. The Latte Lounge also hosts a variety of events, including a hero event ‘The Midlife Festival’, which in 2022 saw more than 13,000 women register to join. Katie Taylor regularly appears in the national media, speaking about menopause, perimenopause and the experiences of women in the midlife. She is the host of The Midlife and Menopause Uncovered Podcast which launched in 2023 and hit 70,000 downloads in just five episodes. Katie's new book, Midlife Matters, will be published by Dorling Kindersley on March 6th in the UK and March 18th in the USA. To hire high-profile menopause campaigner and Latte Lounge founder Katie Taylor for your next business event contact Great British Speakers today Latest News from Katie! Katies new book, 'Midlife Matters'  is now available to pre-order from DK and other sellers Katie was 43 when she began to struggle with low mood, low energy, brain fog and anxiety, which replaced her usual bubbly, outgoing and capable self. Struggling with insomnia, Katie spent  four years trying to function on little sleep and the symptoms forced her to give up three jobs in that period Misdiagnosed and given antidepressants, the symptoms persisted for four years after which she was finally diagnosed as experiencing perimenopause and advised to start HRT immediately. Straight away Katie set up a Facebook group and The Latte Lounge, a safe space for women over 40 where she could share her story and help others experiencing similar symptoms. The Latte Lounge is a confidential space for midlife women to connect online and gain access and signposting to a range of health and wellbeing experts. Katie Taylor has a special interest in perimenopause and menopause support in the workplace and offers events, policy/guideline writing and a consultancy service for organisations who want to improve menopause support at work. In 2021 Katie supported the menopause All-Party-Parliamentary-Group and the Government’s Women’s Health initiative, providing oral and written evidence to help ensure that menopause was a focus of the new women’s health strategy. In March 2023 Katie was invited to Downing Street to meet with the Women's Health Ambassador Professor Dame Lesley Regan and Maria Caulfield MP to discuss the new 10 year Women's Health Strategy. Katie returned to Downing Street in the autumn of 2023 to host a menopause in the workplace talk with the No 10 staff. . Katie Taylor is proud to be part of the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign team, founded by Diane Danzebrink, another woman who experienced early menopause and a lack of support. Previously to The Latte Lounge, Katie spent her career in charity communications, fundraising & event management. She lives in London with her husband and is mum to four children. Kate Taylor Awards and Recognition Katie Taylor has received a number of accolades for her work raising awareness and supporting women. In 2018, she received the Work Avenue Entrepreneur of The Year. The following year she was the Mpower Community Award Winner. In that same year she was on the About Time Magazine Top 10 Women to Watch list,  and was shortlisted for Digital Women 2021 Awards. Katie Taylor Speaking Topics Menopause in the workplace Why is menopause a business issue? Midlife, Menopause and Beyond The Sandwich Generation Women's Health Matters Midlife, Menopause and Me Midlife Matters Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book menopause campaigner Katie Taylor for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Kay Crewdson has spent over 15 years working in television and radio, across the BBC, working as a producer, journalist, broadcaster, presenter and meteorologist. Kay Crewdson Miscarriage Speaker Since losing her own baby in 2017, Kay Crewdson became an ambassador and then Media Director for the national charity CRADLE, who help support health workers and bereaved parents who are receiving care following the loss of their baby. Her aim in the company is to spread the CRADLE word, for the charity to be talked about on the radio, on TV, online and in the press. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Presenter and Miscarriage Charity Supporter Kay Crewdson for your next event. Kay Crewdson did most of her media work for the BBC, leaving in 2017 after the miscarriage of her baby son. Upon leaving, she produced and presented a radio documentary called The Emptiness Within, with her close friend Steve. The aim of the documentary? To get the conversation about miscarriage started. To force people to listen to the harsh reality of losing a baby and to educate those who have no idea how to act when a loved one experiences such loss. The Miscarriage Association report that roughly 250,000 couples every year in the UK experience a miscarriage, and yet the subject is still seen by many to be a taboo, which infuriates Kay, who believes that action must be taken regarding the social denial around the subject. Because of this, she presents an in-depth journey into the physical process or a miscarriage but also it’s psychological and social effects. “I wanted to make the documentary to get people talking about the subject of miscarriage. In 2018, it really shouldn’t be a topic that remains shrouded in mystery – almost as if it’s a taboo. I wanted the documentary to resonate with others, many of whom have suffered in silence; and for those who have never experienced miscarriage, both male and female, who really have no idea what it’s like. When it happened to me, I felt empty, both emotionally and physically. It’s a feeling that all of the contributors I spoke to expressed when sharing their stories, and I want to thank them for taking the brave step to talk so openly about their experiences.” The documentary was very well received and won the pair a gold award at the International Broadcasting Awards, silver at the New York Radio Awards, a radio Oscar and high commendations at industry events. Kay has since gone on to speak about miscarriage at health and wellbeing events, as well as becoming Media Director for CRADLE, a charity that supports parents who are receiving care during or following baby loss. KAYE CREWDSON SPEAKING TOPICS - Pregnancy - Miscarriage - TV Presenting Kay is informative, passionate and confident in talking about hard-hitting topics such as pregnancy and miscarriage, and it’s after effects, to all audiences, providing ways to manage their own potential baby loss and to support others. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Parenting & Miscarriage Speaker Kay Crewdson for your corporate event. Contact us.

Kelly Armatage is a coach, trained counsellor, cognitive behavioural therapist, TEDx speaker and the inventor of the cognitive tool, The A.S.K Technique. She has facilitated over 15,000 seminars, 1:1 sessions, and therapy clinics in the UK, USA and Middle East. She is a media favourite, having appeared in The Huffington Post, The Sunday Express, and Women’s Health magazine, to name a few. Throughout her 20+ year career, Kelly’s mission has been the same, “to help alleviate suffering through internationally acclaimed therapy tools, courses, sessions and seminars”. Contact Great British Speakers today to book behavioural coach Kelly Armatage for your next event. Like most successful entrepreneurs, Kelly Armatage’s spark came from her personal situation. By the time she had turned 30, she had endured a difficult childhood, two nervous breakdowns, two car accidents, panic attacks, depression, and divorce. She was working in Bahrain in the corporate sector when she realised that high-flying CEOs and Directors kept confiding in her about their private thoughts and worries. She used this and flew with it, finding an opportunity to help others as well as herself. Over the following five years, she undertook deep therapy, and trained for qualifications in cognitive behavioural therapy, coaching, and psychotherapy. It was still in Bahrain that she opened up Kelly Armatage Inc, the first licensed therapy clinic in the region. Over the years, she has observed unique patterns of healing behaviours; combined with her years of research, she developed the A.S.K Technique, a three-step cognitive and trauma tool used to change negative habits. After 14 years abroad (in the Middle East and New York), Kelly moved back to the UK, where she provides help to alleviate suffering through her internationally acclaimed tools. A popular face in the media, Kelly has appeared on the BBC, GB News, Fox News, and Sirius XM as well as contributing to Time Out, Psychology Today, The Daily Mail, The Mirror, and The Independent.   KELLY ARMATAGE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Psychological Pay-Offs: The Secret to Success - Emotional Intelligence; The Key to a Happy Life - Conflict Resolution and Assertive Communication: Fundamental Skills for Happy and Health Personal and Professional Relationships - Mindset Rewiring: How Cognitive Restructuring Can Change Your Life Experience - The Psychology of Habits: Why Do Humans Do What They Do? - 3 Steps to Change: Learn a 3 Step Cognitive Tool to Use For Any Life Issue - Inner Cupid: A Talk on Self Love - Warrior: How to Transcend a Victim Mentality Kelly is recognised as an internationally esteemed thought leader, therapist and coach, having presented TEDx talks and written for some of the globe’s biggest publications. Her unique expertise makes her a captivating, inspirational, and empowering keynote speaker and masterclass host. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book therapist and thought leader Kelly Armatage for your corporate event. Contact us.

“Well, if it’s not out there, I’m going to create it myself.” Keshia East is a professional makeup artist, content creator, social media influencer and entrepreneur. Her online content aims to remind audiences of the importance of self-love and self-esteem. She first started sharing her makeup tutorials on Instagram in 2014 and hasn’t looked back since. Her following just keeps growing and growing, with over 72,000 on Instagram, 55,000 on TikTok, 13,000 on YouTube and 4,000 on Twitter. She shares her beauty tips, tricks, hair hacks and DIY beauty treatments across the platforms, reaching audiences from countries as far and wide as the UK, USA and Brazil. During the second lockdown in 2020, Keshia started up her own business – No Knot Co Ltd – a company selling hair tools specifically for waves, afros, kinks and curls. The business was an instant success and has been featured in magazines including Glamour, Grazia and PopSugar, with global influencers using her hair tools. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Social Media Influencer Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur Keshia East for your next event. Keshia East has worked in the makeup industry for over a decade, freelancing at popular events such as V Festival T4 On The Beach, ITunes Festival, Radio 1 Weekend, Isle of Wight Festival and Exit Festival across the world from Serbia to Thailand, Cape Town to France, as well as up and down the UK. She has worked for a wide range of industry giants including MAC Cosmetics, Sony Entertainment, Superdrug, Beauty Bay, Virgin Emi and Puma. She has also been a personal make-up artist to Alesha Dixon, Krept and Konan, Ashley Walters, and her sister, singer Fleur East. KESHIA EAST - PROFESSIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST Keshia was one of the makeup artists for The X Factor (2004-2021) and The Void (2021), and often presents beauty segments for ITV’s Lorraine (2010-). She has appeared alongside her sister on TV shows including The Hit List (2020) and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here (2018), further increasing her audience, which is predominately female and aged between 25 and 35. KESHIA EAST - ENTREPRENEUR Her success in the beauty industry, combined with her personal experience of finding tools appropriate for curly hair, led her to launch her own business, No Knot Co Ltd, in lockdown. They manufacture hair tools and accessories for wavy, curly and Afro hair types. So immediate was her success that she met Prince Charles in 2021 who said she should be “so proud” of what she has achieved as a young businesswoman. In 2021, No Knot Co. Ltd was recognised by the Cosmo Beauty Awards in the Best Detangling Hairbrush category for their Lilac Gentle Detangler. KESHIA EAST - WOMEN IN BUSINESS ROLE MODEL Keshia is a big promoter of female entrepreneurs and is a great mentor and role model for young women – particularly young women of colour – looking to be the boss in their personal and professional lives. Clients: BeautyBay, Benefit, Bumble and Bumble, Curl Smith, Echo Falls, Fenty, Glam Glow, Glamour UK, Glossybox, L’Oréal, MAC Cosmetics, Pearl Drops, Pretty Little Thing, Primark, Puma, Real Techniques, Sony, Superdrug, Tropic, Virgin Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Female Entrepreneur Keshia East for your corporate event. Contact us.

Turnaround expert Kevin Gaskell fixes and builds companies. Recognised as one of the world’s foremost leadership and business revitalisation experts, Kevin is a sought after keynote speaker who shares his practical methods and solutions of how to lead through adversity and make the complex simple, inspire action and achieve commercial success. A former MD of Porsche (GB) and BMW (GB), Kevin Gaskell is now a leading entrepreneur and investor. His earliest challenges were to rebuild a broken Porsche brand and then to inspire the team at BMW GB to achieve a 500% improvement in profit while transforming the service levels of an industry. He is actively involved in many of the worldwide businesses he has built (and in some cases rebuilt) in sectors including: technology, data, manufacturing, professional services and consumer brands. Winning numerous awards for excellence along the way, his companies and teams have created £3 billion of shareholder value. Contact Great British Speakers today to book turnaround expert, entrepreneur, leadership culture teamwork, business speaker Kevin Gaskell for your next event. Kevin Gaskell’s renowned success in the automotive industry saw him appointed MD of Porsche GB at 33, with the company in steep decline and bottom of the national customer satisfaction ratings.  Leading a full restructure of the entire organisation and distribution network, Porsche’s brand was repositioned and within 4 years the business was in first place for customer satisfaction and the most  profitable car company in the market. His subsequent role as MD of BMW GB; saw him lead the company to 4 years of record growth and a 500% increase in profitability.   Kevin Gaskell speaker topics include: Special times, special leadership: Inspire your team to build an extraordinary business Focus on the people and the rest will follow: Create incredible teams and a winning culture Business transformation: Make the complex simple, inspire world class performance Kevin Gaskell current keynote speaker topics . KEVIN GASKELL ON BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS COMPANY Drawing on their extensive experience as a business leader in both prosperous and challenging times, the Kevin explores the paramount importance of a well-defined vision, robust strategy, and effective execution in this enlightening presentation. Additionally, he emphasises the significance of aligning goals, fostering trust, and empowering individuals to facilitate the transformation and establishment of world-class companies. Whether organisations require building from the ground up or revitalization, the speaker offers a comprehensive approach and a range of invaluable tools to drive success. EMBRACING THE POWER OF DISRUPTION AND CHANGE Embracing the power of disruption and change enables leaders to recognise opportunities, set goals, and dare to dream. This enlightening speech emphasises the significance of embracing turbulence as a lever for growth. It shares valuable tools and processes used to inspire and motivate teams, instill a sense of purpose, and generate positive excitement in the face of uncertainty. By embracing the transformative potential of disruption, individuals and organisations can chart a path to success and unlock new possibilities. Prepare to be inspired and empowered to navigate change with confidence and enthusiasm. KEVIN GASKELL - EMBRACE SUCCESS AS A POST-PANDEMIC LEADER In the ever-evolving business landscape, navigating the aftermath of the pandemic and ongoing turbulence can be a challenge. However, there is immense potential for growth and success. Leaders like yourself have the opportunity to embrace a trust-based approach, where employees feel valued and supported. Together, we will explore how to adapt to the operational and logistical challenges that arise in the post-pandemic era. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with the tools to thrive in this new reality. Let's embark on this transformative journey together! EMBRACE THE POWER OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION In this engaging discussion, we'll delve into the exciting realm of digital transformation and discover how it can propel your company to new heights. By staying vigilant and adaptable, both organizations and employees can thrive in the ever-changing digital landscape. We'll explore the vital role of a clear vision in guiding your company's digital journey and the significance of aligning team activities to drive successful digital transformation initiatives. Get ready to unlock the potential of digital transformation and embark on a journey of growth and innovation together! CRAFTING AN EXTRAORDINARY BRAND Let's embark on a captivating journey where we explore the art of building exceptional brands. Discover how successful companies shape and nurture their brands to achieve long-term value enhancement. We'll delve into the fascinating world of market positioning and how it influences product perception. To illustrate this process, we'll delve into the intriguing stories of Porsche and BMW and their remarkable brand repositioning efforts. Get ready to unravel the secrets behind building a world-class brand that captivates hearts and leaves a lasting impact! . Kevin Gaskell adventurer In addition to his business achievements, Kevin has played international cricket, walked to the North and South Poles, and in 2020, was a member of the crew which set a new world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic Ocean. Kevin Gaskell Speaker Clients Kevin has delivered keynotes, workshops and masterclasses in over 50 countries for clients including: Oracle, JP Morgan, Google, Airbus and P&G, VW, Kellogs, Accenture, Marriott, Gartner, Infosys, NHS, EY, Airbus, Goldman Sachs, Prudential, Barclaycard, AIB, IBM, Oracle, PWC Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book buisness leader speaker coach mentor Kevin Gaskell for your live or virtual event.

Kimberley Walsh is best known for being one-fifth of the successful girl band Girls Aloud, who were so successful they ended up being nominated for five BRIT awards, as well as holding the record for the shortest time between band formation and reaching number one. As well as her successful group and solo singing career, she has expanded to become a popular figure on stage and TV. She reached the Strictly Come Dancing (2004-) final in 2012, released an autobiography in 2013, and appeared in world-renowned stage shows including Shrek and Elf. Through this multitude of experiences, she has proven to be a force of nature across the entertainment industry. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Girls Aloud Singer Kimberley Walsh for your next event. KIMBERLEY WALSH - SINGING AND STAGE WORK Kimberley Walsh found fame in 2002 when she secured a spot in Girls Aloud on Popstars: The Rivals, alongside Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts and the late Sarah Harding. Now a household name, the band reached critical acclaim across the globe, accumulating six certified platinum studio albums, the 2009 Brit award for Best Single, a number of consecutive top 10 singles and the title of the UK’s Biggest Selling Girl Group of the 21st Century. During a brief hiatus from the group in 2011, Kimberley embarked on a solo singing career, collaborating with a range of popular musicians including Alfie Boe, Ne-Yo, Ronan Keating and Jamie Cullum, and even completed tracks for the 2011 film, Horrid Henry: The Movie. Off the back of her hugely successful singing career, Kimberley became a popular choice for stage shows, appearing on the West End in Shrek the Musical (2012), Elf (2015), Big (2019) and Sleepless in Seattle (2019). KIMBERLEY WALSH - ON TELEVISION Since the girl band split in 2013, Kimberley has become a familiar face on our television screens, guest presenting for the likes of Loose Women, This Morning and Lorraine, fronting the documentary Blue Jean for Sky1, presenting Channel 5’s Strictly: Before They Were Stars, as well as presenting live shows for The X Factor and the BAFTAs. In 2016, she co-presented the Grand National Day special on Weekend Brunch alongside Tim Lovejoy. KIMBERLEY WALSH - BRAND AND CHARITY WORK In 2017, Kimberley turned her hand to fashion design, launching the children’s clothing brand Kimba Kids with her brother. She is also a great choice for brand campaigns and has worked alongside brands such as; Schwarzkopf, Maltesers, Puma, Right Guard, Regatta, New Look and Dorothy Perkins. In 2010, Kimberley became a weekly columnist for OK! Magazine, and published her autobiography A Whole Lot of History in 2013, where she documented the insider secrets of Girls Aloud and the music industry. Kimberley is passionate about using her fame and status to help others and has worked with a number of charities, most noticeably, Comic Relief. In 2009, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro alongside the likes of Alesha Dixon, Fearne Cotton, Ben Shephard and Gary Barlow, as well as visiting Uganda, contributing to a charity single and running the Sport Relief Mile.   KIMBERLEY WALSH - AWARDS/ACCOLADES In 2009 Kimberley was placed number 37 in FHM’s annual list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World, won the Yorkshire Woman of the Year award in 2009 in recognition for her professional success and charity work, and the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Woman’s award later that same year.   KIMBERLEY WALSH - SPEAKING & AWARDS HOSTING In 2021, Kimberley was a co-host for This Morning Live, and has also hosted The Girls Aloud Party and The Friday Night Project. . Kimberley is also available for voiceover projects as a celebrity voice at Great British Voices. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book singer and presenter Kimberley Walsh for your corporate event. Contact us. Kimberley Walsh is one of our fabulous team of event and award hosts at Great British Speakers

Laura Woods is one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports industry. Laura is the 2021 SJA Sports Presenter of the Year and one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports industry. She is a regular on Sky Sports and the host of talkSPORT’s Sports Breakfast, one of the most listened to shows in the UK. Laura also boasts an enviable portfolio of live and corporate work, working with brands such as Barclays, Adidas and Nike, as well as hosting The Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards, London Football Awards, and events for several Premier League Football Clubs. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book TV sports presenter Laura Woods for your next corporate awards event. Call +44 1753 439289. Initially joining Sky Sports in 2009 as a runner, Laura worked her way up the broadcast ladder and is now a prominent mainstay on Sky Sports football coverage. Her versatile broadcasting skills have led her to regularly present Sky’s flagship Super Sunday, covering multiple live Premier League fixtures, as well as tackling the hottest issues in The Debate and travelling around the country for their Carabao Cup coverage. Laura’s natural talent and unphased nature have led to her securing exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in global football on a weekly basis. Her impressive list of interviewees includes Paul Pogba, Virgil van Dijk, David Beckham, Pep Guardiola, Frank Lampard, Jurgen Klopp and Harry Kane to name but a few. In addition to her work on Sky Sports, Laura has also proved herself as an adept and reliable panellist and presenter on Talk Sport’s breakfast show, one of the most listened to slots in UK radio, as well as their live Game Day coverage. Laura Woods - More than just football! Outside of football Laura also hosts Sky Sports darts coverage and has a keen interest in English literature, which she has studied to degree level. Her outgoing nature and unflappable personality make Laura one of the brightest all-round talents in broadcast. Laura Woods Corporate and event work Laura Woods regularly works with high-profile brands and interviews with the biggest names in worldwide football. She has a strong portfolio of corporate work including hosting numerous high-profile awards shows. Laura is just one of our brilliant sports broadcasters and event hosts Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book SKY and talkSPORT TV broadcaster Laura Woods for awards hosting your next live event.  Contact us.

Lauren Mahon is a broadcaster, presenter, writer and charity campaigner, best known for working alongside the late Deborah James – known as BowelBabe – on the You Me & The Big C podcast. Whether you knew her as the feisty, relatable girl inexplicably unlucky in love on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel, or as one-third of the trio kicking cancer’s arse on the BBC Podcast, one thing is for certain: influencer and charity campaigner Lauren Mahon is an inspiration and a force to be reckoned with. How do you begin to describe the achievements of a self-made female boss who took a devastating cancer diagnosis and: - Turned it into an online platform with a following of hundreds of thousands; - Started a fundraising community that raises significant amounts of money that goes directly to help fellow cancer sufferers; - Created a successful merchandise company, and - Helped make cancer a subject ripe for discussion. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Breast Cancer Survivor, speaker and Writer Lauren Mahon for your next event. Lauren Mahon - Podcast 'You, Me & The Big C' with Deborah James Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2016, Lauren Mahon has achieved so much. Her award-winning number one BBC5 Live Podcast You, Me & The Big C alongside Deborah James and Rachael Bland won Gold for Best New Show at the 2018 Gold Aria Awards and Best Podcast at the BBC Music and Radio Awards. At the end of 2022, the Institute of Cancer Research London awarded Lauren (and posthumously her two co-hosts) with an honorary doctorate in medical science to recognise their contribution in raising awareness of living with cancer and the importance of proper cancer research. Lauren was very close friends with her podcast co-hosts and appeared in the documentary, Dame Deborah James: The Last Dance, which aired in 2022 after the death of Dame Deborah James (BowelBabe). Being the only original podcaster left, Lauren aims to make sure Deborah’s work doesn’t stop because of her passing. “Having relationships with people with cancer is really hard because you lose people. There are people and there’s Deborah, and I can’t help but be incredibly grateful that I had her at all. I just loved her so much. We need to keep raising money because we can’t lose any more Debs.” Lauren appeared on BBC Breakfast (49:07-53:43) on 30th January 2023 to announce the podcast would be coming to an end, with a one-off, live audience special, filmed alongside Rachael's widower Steve. Together, the two of them interviewed family members - including Deborah's siblings - medical professionals, and members of the cancer community on their journey with the illness, and to recognise how the podcast has changed the national conversation around cancer. Lauren Mahon - Cancer Charity Fundraising She has masterminded the design and distribution of a range of slogan t-shirts, aka. TIT-TEES, raising over £60,000 for her chosen charities, culminating in a landmark collaboration with high-street store Miss Selfridge. Her experience also led her to start up her own charity GIRLvsCANCER, which has since grown into an established community helping support those touched by cancer. Lauren won the Inspirational Founder of the Year award at the Stylist LIVE Retail Awards, the Triumph Award at the Inaugural Stylist Remarkable Women Awards in 2019 and a prestigious Webby Award in New York, an award voted for by the public. Lauren Mahon - Media work Lauren has featured on a number of television shows including BBC Breakfast, Stand Up To Cancer, The One Show, BBC London and talkRADIO, talking to millions of people about her life experiences; from cancer to dating, to fashion and beauty and everything in between. In 2018, she co-presented the radio show Up All Night, and can be heard as a regular contributor on The Sarah Brett Show on BBC 5Live. Lauren Mahon - Corporate work She has worked alongside high-profile clients including Bloom & Wild, Campo Viejo, Debenhams, Flash Pack, Olympus, Pai Skincare, Pantene, Pretty Little Things, Warehouse, and Wayfair. Alongside her podcast co-hosts (both sadly no longer with us), Lauren has spoken at events for BAFTA, Estee Lauder and at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival, and has been featured in The Sun, The Guardian and the Independent, plus Red, Glamour, Elle, Grazia and Look magazines, all wanting to tell their readers about the inspirational young women who have turned a devastating diagnosis into a positive force for change. As well as being part of the Cancer podcast, she created her own hilarious blog titled ‘Girl vs Cancer’, where she writes candidly and honestly about her cancer. In 2020, she announced her blog was being made into an upcoming TV Series about surviving breast cancer. Lauren Mahon - On female health As well as her cancer story, Lauren is passionate about discussing other female health problems such as endometriosis – which she struggled through in her earlier years – to her cancer treatment putting her into a menopause in her thirties. “Nobody talks about the menopause – about the way it has the capacity to morph you into a different person.” Lauren Mahon - Speaking assignments She has spoken at The Podcast Show, appeared on the virtual Q&A ‘Chemo Brain: Cancer & Mental Health’ for Youth Cancer Europe, and has appeared on a number of podcasts including Power Hour, Katie Piper’s Extraordinary People, Happiful and Together Against Breast Cancer. Lauren Mahon - Speaking Topics - Breast Cancer - Bowel Cancer and BowelBabe (the late Deborah James) - Menopause - Entrepreneurship - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Grief Lauren is charismatic, knowledgeable, funny, sympathetic and approachable; she is a real girl-next-door making a huge difference. She is empowering and inspires her audience through public speaking, radio and TV work, article writing and event hosting. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Breast Cancer Survivor and Charity Fundraiser Lauren Mahon for your corporate event.  Contact us.

Lauren Vaknine is a master holistic health & life coach, writer, campaigner, blogger and motivational speaker. As a leading voice in wellness in the UK, Lauren uses the experience and knowledge she gained during her 3-decade long journey from severe disability to complete wellness to help people heal and transform their lives. She does this by using a range of holistic healing arts in a unique, whole-person approach that combines health optimisation, emotional alchemy, mental healing & spiritual development. Lauren has appeared in many major news outlets, spoken on stages worldwide, been a guest on some of the world's most successful podcasts, and supported celebrities and high-level executives in their holistic healing and living journeys. She is an expert in all things holistic healing and living. See Lauren Vaknine's TEDx talk, Breaking Barriers: My Story of Healing from Severe Disability https://youtu.be/GMvehP3K1Is   Contact Great British Speakers today to book holistic women's health coach, Lauren Vaknine for your next event.     Lauren Vaknine: Wellness Events Lauren has spoken at events for both the UK and European parliaments, hospitals, conferences, meditation and yoga retreats and corporate educational days. She most recently held a talk at the 'Get Well Show' in London (2022). Lauren has given talks at Parliamentary events, Health and hospital conferences, Conferences for integrated health, Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place, Big Retreat Festival, Verve Festival, MindBodySpirit, Natural Health Care Show, Health Optimisation Summit. Lauren is due to speak at a HEAL/GAIA event in Colorado in November 2025 alongside Dr Shefali, Peter Crone, Gregg Braden and other wellness experts. [embed]https://vimeo.com/726690334[/embed]   At The Big Retreat festival (2023) in Wales, Lauren hosted an open life coaching Q&A as well as an ancestral healing workshop, and at the Mind Body Spirit Festival (2023) in London, she was asked to give a talk about how to prepare for a more manageable menopause based on her reputation around PREVENTION. ''A preventative approach to health is KEY, and we all have a responsibility to put our FUTURE wellbeing first!'' Her talks are educational yet interactive, motivational and inspirational. Everything Lauren speaks about is from personal experience which gives audiences an instant connection to her. Lauren Vaknine: Keynote Topics ·  Onset of dis-ease is the ultimate wake-up call: we often find that it’s only when people are faced with a diagnosis that they feel driven enough to make essential changes. These changes end up leading us to be even healthier and happier than before our diagnosis ·  If you want to heal one part of you, you must heal the whole self; a new framework for healing: learning from Lauren's journey that tackling just the physical healing rarely works. Learning how to work through a mind-body-spirit approach to healing is what gives us long-term results ·  Preventative medicine is the key to a healthier future: millions of people suffer in the same way Lauren did, but through her journey, she teaches that there are ways to prevent the onset of dis-ease, we need the education on it ·  Optimising health & life for high performance: there are simple daily methods we can implement to increase vitality, longevity, higher intelligence and improved focus & productivity ·  Energetics / quantum theory with healing: we are quantum, magnetic beings. How do our thoughts, feelings and emotions play into our health? ·  Healing is possible / healing the unhealable: my journey has taught me that against all odds, most people can heal themselves ·  From Disability to Complete Wellness; How Lauren Vaknine Healed After 27 Years of Autoimmunity:  Lauren's journey of disability to wellness seemed impossible, but offers hope to those in the most dire health situations   Lauren Vaknine: Author/Writer Her natural health and parenting-related articles have been published in Huffington Post, Sunday Times, Natural Health, Top Sante, Health & Homeopathy, Simile, Arthritis Digest, Healthista and Scary Mommy, plus her story has been featured in numerous mainstream publications.   Lauren Vaknine:  Voiceover & Podcast Host   Lauren is the host of the highly successful podcast,  Reconditioned.  She is also a  is a popular voice and has affiliations with many wellness brands including Curable, Block Blue Light UK and Megahome Water Distillers.  Lauren has her own home studio where she has recorded many podcast episodes and has access to many local studios for remote recording too. She has a soothing neutral RP/London accent and also speaks fluent Hebrew. Check out Lauren's podcast and voiceover work HERE. To book Lauren Vaknine for voiceover work, contact Alex at Great British Voices Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book holistic health coach Lauren Vaknine for your next wellness event Contact us.

Lauren Windle is a journalist, author and public speaker specialising in addictions. Working as an events and marketing executive the City in her early 20s, Lauren developed a cocaine habit and alcohol dependency that quickly spiralled into an addiction. At her lowest she was experiencing numbness in her fingers and toes, regular nose bleeds and a rather off-putting facial twitch. After a few years of struggling to overcome her compulsive habits her friends and family intervened and insisted she attend a support group. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book addiction specialist speaker Lauren Windle for your next corporate event or video - call +44 1753 439289. On 22nd April 2014, Lauren got clean and sober and started to put her life back together. Having finally broken out of the cycle of addiction, Lauren set up a recovery course for others who also struggle with unmanageable behaviours. The Recovery Course, run from St Dionis Church in Parson’s Green has seen many people recover from addictions to substances, food, gambling, sex, pornography and co-dependency, among others. Lauren Windle has a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and a Master’s in Addiction Studies from King’s College London. She has worked as a full-time journalist at The Sun and more recently as a freelancer, with articles published in Mail Online, Huffington Post, The Sun Online, Fabulous Digital, Marie Claire and The Star. Lauren Windle TEDx Talk on Addiction In 2018, Lauren Windle gave a Tedx Talk entitled: “Lessons a Drug Addict Can Teach You”, detailing her experience of addiction and more importantly the process she used to find recovery. This has now been viewed more than 230k times. She is often invited to speak at conferences, schools and churches about her experiences and to offer advice to others. Lauren also features on a quarterly phone-in radio show on Premier Christian Radio where she answers listeners’ questions about addiction. Lauren Windle Speaking Topics Lessons a drug addict can teach you. What businesses can learn from a recovering drug addict? On the other side: life after overcoming addiction How alcohol and drug culture is damaging your productivity. Ensuring the health of your team in a drug and alcohol-fuelled world. Healthy drinking practices and how to spot when things are getting out of control. The best way to support someone trapped in addiction. Sex, shopping, gaming, gambling, exercise, working, food: can we be addicted to anything? Addiction beyond substances Is work addiction positive? What is life like booze-free? The highs and lows of sober living The rise in cocaine addiction can be tackled, but first, we need to take "dabbling" more seriously Co-dependency: the real pandemic On the other side: What it’s like to live free from addiction Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book addiction expert Lauren Windle to speak at your next live or virtual event.  Contact us

Laurence Henry is the MasterChef Professionals winner of 2018. Having trained at Ashburton Chefs Academy, Laurence went on to work in the kitchens of some of the world’s finest chefs, including Sat Baines, Gordon Ramsay and Jason Atherton. He has an enormous breadth of expertise under his hat. His passion for Asian food plays an integral part in his cuisine maintaining simplicity with plenty of flavour. Contact Great British Speakers today to book MasterChef Professionals chef and food expert Laurence Henry for your next event. Sat Bains and John Freeman spotted his talent and have mentored and pushed him to grow as a chef. His versatility in the kitchen was very evident in the 2018 MasterChef: The Professionals series where, having cooked a lamb dish that was so impressive, the Observer Critic, Jay Rayner, said: “I have nothing critical to say!” Fellow judge, Marcus Wareing added: “He is inventive, creative and he leaves nothing behind in the kitchen.  In my opinion he is the next generation.” Laurence lives in Nottingham, where he worked for two years at Restaurant Sat Bains as his Sous Chef. Aged just 25 at the time of filming MasterChef, he is now looking to take advantage of his MasterChef win and see where this takes him. Laurence has been interested in food from a young age. He always enjoyed cooking with his mum and dad who are both fantastic cooks. As a student his ambition was to be a Doctor like the rest of his family but whilst doing weekend work at a local restaurant he fell in love with the idea of becoming a chef. Among his many engagements, Laurence is also working on a range of private dining events where he will showcase his culinary skills for a wide variety of guests. Laurence has gained a huge following on Instagram since the show transmitted in December 2018. He has over 50,000 followers and it’s rising rapidly! Laurence Henry has now opened his first restaurants as Chef Patron of Cleaver & Wake and Binks Yard in Nottinghams The Island Quarter to rave reviews. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Masterchef Professionals Laurence Henry for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Across the globe, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is known as ‘The Grand Master of Makeover’. He is one of the UK’s most famous faces and is globally acclaimed as Britain’s foremost and favourite interior designer. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us. He is celebrated for his passionate advocacy of design democracy and has an unwavering commitment to the concepts of  ‘Everyday Luxury’ and ‘Casual Glamour’ this ensures that the LLB Home brand has ranked consistently in the top 3 designer home ranges in the UK every year for the last 10 years. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Corporate Work He has also designed and branded homewares for a number of high street names such as The Range, TK MAXX and Littlewoods. He also has his own 'House of Lawrence' product range. The LLB style is warm, witty, highly educated and addictively elegant with its roots in the aristocratic glamour of British good taste, but with a fabulous ability to surprise, to seduce and even to shock. LLB hit the world’s television screens 25 years ago alongside fellow GREAT BRITISH SPEAKERS Carol Smillie, Oliver Heath and Anna Ryder Richardson with the BBC’s game-changing lifestyle concept Changing Rooms. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen International Interior Designer A quarter of a century later and his star has risen yet further internationally. Sony Asia’s The Apartment - viewed by 136 million households across South East Asia, India, Japan and Korea - has its phenomenal success consistently put down to LLB as surgically-sharp Head Judge, a role he’s filled on the show across six seasons. Laurence has also been a high-profile Judge for Channel Seven’s flagship home property show House Rules since 2017, and continues to appear on BBC One’s DIY SOS: The Big Build. Alongside his media career, he has a world-leading design consultancy, LLB which is involved in private and commercial work for some of the globes premier developers. Needless to say his inimitable style shines through consistently. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

A passionate thought leader with multiple business and charitable interests, experience at the highest corporate level, and motivational speaker, Leila McKenzie-Delis is moving the dial on diversity, inclusion and equality in business. In 2019, she founded DIAL Global, a global community for ‘Diverse Inclusive Aspirational Leaders’. She aims to foster a more open, diverse and inclusive society by helping organisations think differently about their working culture, attitudes and understanding of diversity. Not only does this include gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, mental health and disability, she also promotes the inclusion of neurodiverse employees. Contact Great British Speakers today to book diversity in the workplace speaker Leila McKenzie-Delis for your next event. As well as being a top executive for several businesses, Leila McKenzie-Delis is passionate about charity, going on to create the McKenzie-Delis Foundation. The aim of her charity was to further the research into diversity, inclusion, equality and belonging. In 2020, she launched the McKenzie-Delis Review, a ground-breaking report on diversity and inclusion in the UK workplace. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion was inspired by her upbringing, education and career. Born in Hong Kong, Leila was adopted by a British couple and grew up in Harrogate, Yorkshire. As one of the few non-white children in her school, Leila began to think about the nature of race and identity in a professional setting. Whilst she excelled academically – graduating top of her year with first-class honours in business and management studies – she noticed she was not getting the same employment opportunities as her peers. So, instead of waiting on someone else to hire her, she started creating opportunities for herself, founding and running several successful businesses. Leila has always had a business-centred mind, with experiences ranging from renovating a grade 2 listed tea room, to being a scientific and medical recruitment consultant, events manager, corporate promoter, account manager, and advisor in property development and investment. She was the founder of recruitment specialist LOFT, managing director of Leila McKenzie Associated Ltd, which is a bespoke search and research firm specialising in executive DIE appointments, as well as an advisory member for the Co-Op on their diversity, inclusion and equality promises, executive committee member for Institute of Directors, and advising founder member to Winmark. She is also the presenter of a podcast series titled Diversity Inclusive Leaders and fronts a YouTube channel where she interviews today's most inspirational thought leaders. In 2019 she published her book Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, exploring how diversity and inclusion are about more than just race, gender and age, but extends to how we think cognitively and how we make people feel. CORPORATE Leila has appeared on Sky News and CNBC to promote her ‘CEO Activist & Moving the Dial on Diversity’ pledge, which encourages 100 Chief Executives to take positive action in their industries. She hosts high-profile events around DIAL, including their global summit to bring together leaders from across industries to look at the future of diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. She has also spoken at the GG2 Diversity Dividend Conference and awards ceremony alongside journalist Clive Myrie and worked with the Management Development Scheme to equip young people with the appropriate training to become business leaders. She has also taken her keynote speeches to schools, colleges and universities to motivate the next generation of leaders. SPEAKING TOPICS - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality - Entrepreneurship - Women in Business - Leadership - Overcoming Obstacles Clients include Accenture, Air Liquid, AstraZeneca, Barclays, Britvic, Cambridge Judge Business School, Co-Op, Depop, KPMG, LexisNexis, Marks and Spencer, Pfizer, PMI, Royal Mail, Unilever, Verizon, Walgreen Boots Alliance, Yahoo. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book diversity, inclusion and equality speaker Leila McKenzie-Delis for your corporate event. Contact us.

Lena Thompson has over 15 years of experience in the corporate industry, consulting, training and designing systems for clients including Anglo-Irish Bank, Microsoft, and Morgan Stanley. In 2019 she left that world in order to find her passion and purpose in life. Now, Lena is an award-winning entrepreneur and an international speaker on a mission to bridge the gap between the corporate and spiritual worlds. She believes that the real key to success and happiness is self-knowledge. Contact Great British Speakers today to book motivational speaker Lena Thompson for your next event. Lena Thompson had, what appeared on the outset to be, a very successful career, with years spent as a Systems Developer, Quality Assurance Developer, Technical Consultant, SharePoint Developer and Consultant, BPM Consultant, Architect, Analyst, Systems Analyst, and K2 Consultant, for blue chip companies such as AFA Systems, SourceCode Technology Holdings, K2, Rackspace Hosting, Global 360, CHR-Hansen, Seal Software Group, West Sussex County Council, Navantis, CBRE, and Thompsons Consultant LTD. It looks like she had everything she could ever want or need materially. But she was feeling lost and unfulfilled. Determined to find out what drove her, she pushed against her comfort zone and stretched her limits. Over the past few years, she has spent hours working with coaches and mentors meditating and soul searching to realise that her purpose is “not in what she does but who she is”. in 2022, Lena received a publishing award from Brainz Magazine for her work, and co-authored the book You Can Have It All. LENA THOMPSON - SPEAKING TOPICS The Greatest Secret to Productivity Not Many Know About It may come as a surprise to learn that productivity is not about time management or how much we can accomplish in a set period of time. Instead, it is about the levels of energy we generate at that time, how we make decisions and how we manage our emotions. Lena shares her three key tips on how you can maximise your energy levels, reframe your subconscious beliefs that drive your emotions, and how to confidently make decisions.   The New Age of Reality – How to Use Your Imagination to Achieve Your Goals Once you understand how much power your imagination has, and how to apply it successful, achieving professional and personal goals becomes easy. Lena shares her insights into how to achieve goals easier and faster when we learn to harness our imagination.   The Key to Building Effective Teams Dynamics is Not What You Think  Whilst we all know that “action speaks louder than words”, not many people know that our energy actually speaks louder than our actions. So, instead of focussing on saying and doing the right thing and in the right way, we need to focus more on our energy first and foremost. Lena looks at three ways to help leaders cultivate energy to empower themselves and their employees around them to succeed. LENA THOMPSON SPEAKING APPEARANCES: - Women in Tech - DisruptHR – Channel Islands - DisruptHR – Wales - HRTech – Copenhagen - Employer of the Future – Berlin - Future of Work – Singapore - HR Champions – South Africa   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational careers development speaker Lena Thompson for your corporate event. Contact us.

Leon McKenzie spent 18-years as a professional footballer and 4-years as a professional boxer, but his success wasn't always easy and left Leon often feeling depressed. Having pulled himself away from this dark place, Leon now inspires audiences though his corporate keynote talks, via hosting events and through his social media. By sharing his own experiences it's Leon's end-goal to have a greater understanding of mental health concerns so he can help others overcome their battles. To book sporting mental health speaker Leon McKenzie contact Great British Speakers 01753 439289 bookings@greatbritishtalent.com Leon McKenzie has had not one, but two elite sporting careers, in pro football and boxing, but life circumstances and speeding convictions, resulted in a downward spiral of depression and for many years Leon didn't know know how to fight it and even tried to end his life. However, Leon desperately wanted to remain positive and after seeking help for his own mental health, Leon sought to speak to audiences to share his powerful message. He is now a motivational mental health speaker and ambassador for mental health. Working with talkSport, Leon has hosted call-ins helping listeners with their mental health concerns, and has discussed male body image within sport and the media. Leon McKenzie Speaking Topics Spot the warning signs in the people around you Work out the best coping strategies to recover and fight back. Understand that it is OK to talk Learn how to get help when you need it most Leon offers a 40 minute inspirational keynote talk followed by an open Q+A session, however is open to host and speak at corporates events that require different briefs. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book work mental health speaker Leon McKenzie for your organisations event. Contact us.

Lesley Waters is a chef, TV personality and founder of her own cookery school. First taking to the TV screens in the late 1980s, Lesley became a popular face on Ready Steady Cook, Great Food Live and later a regular on This Morning.  Most recently, Lesley appeared on the Chefs: Put Your Menu Where Your Mouth Is for BBC1, Food Network’s The Big Eat, ITV’s You're Back in the Room, and Dog Rescuers on Channel 5.  Lesley founded her very successful cookery school based at Abbot’s Hill Farm in Dorset. She likes to cook seasonal food whenever possible and her simple, modern style creates dishes that are easy to recreate with stunning results. Over the years Lesley has worked with a number of high profile brands. She is currently an ambassador for DuPont Teflon, and was previously the face of Lidl Supermarkets.   Lesley is passionate about healthy eating and keeping fit, and is a qualified fitness instructor. Contact Great British Speakers today to book chef, TV personality, cookery tutor and author Lesley Waters for your next event. Lesley Waters | Background Lesley studied French Cuisine for three years at Ealing College, which included time as a chef at the Waldorf Hotel.  During this training period, she won one gold, and two silver medals at Hotelympia and was awarded a scholarship to the Hotel Intercontinental, Dusseldorf.  She joined Prue Leith's Restaurant and was quickly promoted to senior chef.  She then worked as a freelance corporate chef and caterer for government officials before joining Leith’s School of Food and Wine as an instructor, rising to head tutor. Here she perfected her cookery demonstration and food photography skills.  She has often represented British food at international cookery displays, taking as her theme 'good food for health's sake'.  Lesley Waters |Beyond the Kitchen Lesley headlined The British Club Singapore’s Best of British Festival in 2017, and regularly appears at events around the UK such as Telegraph Travel Show, BBC Good Food Show and Be:Fit London, and she is Patron of the Christchurch Food & Wine festival.  She has also worked with a number of high profile brands. She is currently an ambassador for DuPont Teflon, and was previously the face of Lidl Supermarkets.   Lesley Waters | Books Lesley has written many  Her own books include: Deliciously Dairy Free; Broader Than Beans; Cooler Than Chillies; Fifteen Minute Feasts; Four Seasons Cookery;  Classic Starters;  and A Year at Abbots Hill.  She has also collaborated, including with Sainsbury’s and Weight Watchers and is regularly in demand for her food journalism. [embed]https://youtu.be/50fmoaoYKLI[/embed] Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book chef, TV personality, cookery tutor and author Lesley Waters for your next event. Contact us.

Libby Brodie is the founder of Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy, a wine consultant and City AM’s wine columnist. She has featured in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Drinks 2023, by Drinks Retailing. Libby Brodie is a qualified wine consultant and has been shortlisted twice as Emerging Wine Communicator of the Year. She is passionate about accessible wine communication is evident in her work Libbie Brodie writes a weekly wine column at City AM, writing about all aspects of wine, including how to tell what you like, wine travel and how to navigate the wine list system to get value for money. She is also regularly published in The Buyer, Cosmopolitan, Club Oenologique, the Daily Mail, Thrillist and the Metro, Libby has also presented online, on radio, on podcasts and TV including teaching England Rugby Legend Joe Marler how to taste wine and recommending wines on morning TV.  Libbie Brodie works with private clients, events companies and on industry campaigns, hosting tastings both in person and online, sourcing and curating wine lists. She co-founded The Wine Collective to work on social media content and strategy with premium brands. Contact Great British Speakers today to book wine consultant and founder of Bacchus and Brodie Wine Consultancy Libby Brodie for your next event. Libby Brodie | Background Libby Brodie started her career in theatre, working as producer on award-winning international productions.  In 2020, she was working on three productions due to open, including Dreamwork’s Madagascar the Musical, which had been flown to New Zealand.  Unfortunately, the pandemic caused all three productions to close. During lockdown, Libby pursued her interest in wine and qualified with WSETs (Wine and Spirit Education Trust).  In January 2021, she launched Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy and shortly after joined City AM as their regular wine columnist, where she writes the “Wine Without The Snobbery” page.   Libby also co-founded The Wine Collective with three other women in the wine industry, a social media strategy company working with brands and regions to create effective campaigns to achieve goals for growth. They aim to make wine relevant, attract younger, more diverse consumers and improve the visibility of women in wine. Libby Brodie | Wine Translator Libby is passionate about wine and is passionate about accessible communication about wine or as she sees it, ‘translator’ of the world of wine.  This is evident in the wine tourism course she created for Lonely Planet affiliate Bright Trip, in her YouTube channel ‘Boozy & The Beast: How To Drink Better’, as well as her recent series 'Roaming The Rhone'. Libby has also featured in a number of other publications including Conde Nast Traveller and The Buyer. Her down-to-earth, snobbery free writing have made her a popular choice for those thinking about and choosing wine. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book qualified wine consultant and wine writer Libby Brodie speak at your next event.  Contact us.

The Mac Twins, Lisa and Alana Macfarlane are popular TV presenters, DJs and gut health entrepreneurs. From small beginning as hosts of a YouTube series, to hitting primetime TV on Channel 4, the Mac Twins are in-demand working alongside the likes of Aegon, Facebook and Visa, and appearing at The Allergy and Free From Show and Mad//Fest London. As DJ's there experience ranges from DJ’ing at the Olympics, Love Island and at Wembley Stadium. They've also hosted radio shows for Virgin Radio and BBC1, and presented top health and wellbeing events across the country. In 2022, the twins were shortlisted for the GP Bullhound (otherwise known as the Oscars of the tech world) ‘Investor All Stars’ award. Contact Great British Speakers today to book The Mac Twins, Lisa and Alana Macfarlane for your next event. Hosting The Mac Twins have featured at or hosted for various events nationwide, including Stylist Live, Live Well London, the City Women’s Network Conference, D&A D Young Blood Festival, and London Food Tech Week. Other clients include Hogmanay, Virgin Radio, BBC 1Xtra, The Brits, Edinburgh Festival, and the NOD Awards. TV Work Whilst The Mac Twins have featured on programmes including Sky News and Love Island Aftersun, they are best known for their 2023 series entitled Know Your Sh!t. With the aim to be fun and accessible, the show looks at what is normal and what isn’t about our bowels, as well as helping our overall health and well-being. Joined by a variety of medical experts, each episode looks at bowel-related complaints and how better gut health can improve overall health. Writing With their aim to bring gut health to the masses, The Mac Twins have produced two books, The Gut Stuff Book (2021) and The Gut Loving Cookbook (2022), both of which have made it onto Amazon bestseller lists. The Gut Stuff Book provides practical expert advice on achieving better gut health, finding itself on the ‘Preventive Medicine’ bestseller list, whereas the Cookbook provides over 65 gut-friendly savoury and sweet recipes. It would find itself on the bestseller lists for ‘Mind-Body Medicine’, ‘Medical Teaching Aids’ and ‘Preventive Medicine’. They also bring their expertise on gut health and overall physical and mental well-being to their 38,000+ social media followers in an easy-to-understand format.   Podcasts You can also hear their expertise on podcasts including Chew The Fat, Nobody Panic, Open Mind, The Microbiome Report, Friends with Friends, The Alt/HeaLTHY Podcast, Grief Cast, and Eat, Rave, Rest, Repeat. Awards For their work, the Mac Twins have won many of awards, including from the No 1 Amazing Women Awards 2020, The One Show – Gold Pencil – Design, Design Week, Gut and Glory, and the Best Gut Health Blog 2019.   The Gut Stuff The Mac Twins' have been interested in gut health and wellbeing for several years, starting in 2015 with their YouTube series, which looks into ‘the gut microbiome’ and genetic conditions. From the success of the YouTube series, the Mac Twins founded 'the gut stuff' - an online platform to help people with their own gut issues, and via the platform offer workplace wellness talks where they discuss the links between workplace stress and gut distress.  Their workplace wellness clients include: WWF, Genius Gluten Free and the Royal Air Force, just to name a few... The lines between work/life balance have never been so blurred, which is why it’s is now the direct responsibility of employers to ensure their staff are not only focusing on their wellness, but are given access to other businesses, experts and information to help them do so. Their expertise also saw them sit on the NHS Food Review Board and achieve B Corp status.  They also have produced a collection of gut-friendly snack bars and a mobile app so everyone can easily get to know their gut better! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book The Mac Twins - Lisa and Alana Macfarlane to host your next corporate event. Contact us.

Lisa Marley is a highly accomplished presenter, live host, and plant-based food expert, known for her confident, engaging on-stage and on-camera presence. She is a natural communicator who brings warmth, authority, and energy to live events, exhibitions, festivals, and brand activations, where she hosts talks, leads live cooking demonstrations, and delivers interactive audience-led sessions. Booking is easy with Great British Talent. To find availability and fees for Lisa Marley or any other talent for your corporate event or project, contact our Great British Talent agents via bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call us on +44 1753 439289. Our knowledgeable team of experts can handle all aspects of your booking to ensure it runs flawlessly. An experienced live presenter, Lisa regularly fronts cook-alongs, masterclasses, panel discussions, and product launches. She has hosted and represented leading brands including, KitchenAid, Morphy Richards, Tesco Real Food, and Britannia Living, trusted for her ability to present clearly, think on her feet, and connect authentically with both live and virtual audiences. Lisa is the founder of The Cocoa Box UK, a platform through which she has presented plant-based chocolate-making and baking workshops to more than 90,000 participants. These sessions combine strong visual storytelling, education, and entertainment—skills that translate seamlessly to stage, studio, and screen. A familiar face across television and digital media, Lisa’s presenting credits include Live from Studio M, The World Cook (Amazon Prime), Make Your Move (Channel 4), and Secrets of the Fast Food Giants (Channel 5). Her broadcast experience makes her equally confident delivering scripted content, unscripted live segments, and interview-led formats.   Alongside her presenting work, Lisa is an established food writer and recipe developer, with features in ELLE, WW, Women’s Health, Vegan Food & Living, Time Out, and Take a Break. She also collaborates regularly with Cosmopolitan, presenting virtual plant-based masterclasses and contributing filmed and editorial content. Lisa is a proud ambassador for ProVeg UK, where she presents and communicates plant-based initiatives to a wide range of audiences, including schools, young people, industry leaders, and the wider public. She is a regular presenter at major live food shows including, Live Kitchen, Love Cheese Live, and The Good Food Show, as well as regional festivals across Surrey, Great Missenden, Windsor, and Middlesex. For corporate and broadcast projects, Lisa is available as a presenter and host and works from a fully equipped green-screen home studio, allowing her to self-record, present, and edit high-quality video content for webinars, virtual events, branded campaigns, and internal communications. In addition, Lisa runs the nutrition-focused food and wellness platform She Would, where her presenter-led recipe and lifestyle content has reached over 2 million views. Through this platform, she showcases engaging, camera-ready content that blends professional culinary techniques with accessible, health-focused cooking—further cementing her reputation as a trusted and relatable on-screen presenter in the food and wellness space.   Speaker/Coach Lisa is also available to hire here a speaker/ wellness coach.  Central to her practice is her specialist work with MyBMI, one of the UK's biggest GLP-1 health companies. Lisa works closely with clients using GLP-1 agonists, providing expert nutritional guidance, personalised meal strategies, and whole-lifestyle support that empowers people to achieve lasting, sustainable results. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters today to book Lisa Marley for your corporate event.  Contact us

From modelling to radio broadcasting to television presenting, Lisa Snowdon is one of the nation’s best-loved personalities, TV and radio broadcasters. Her down-to-earth nature, natural confidence, and passion will captivate audiences of any size. Her extensive charity work also makes her a great addition to any charitable event. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Live awards Host and TV presenter Lisa Snowdon for your next event. Lisa Snowden Modelling Work Lisa Snowdon’s first foray into the public eye was as a model. Signing up to Premier Model Management aged 19, Lisa worked for various beauty adverts, appeared on high-fashion magazine covers, and modelled for top designer brands. She modelled for the covers of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire magazines and became the face of high-end designer Gucci. She would go on to work for Lynx, Mercedes-Benz, Dove Soap, Kellogg’s Special K, Neutrogena, and After Eight. She also appeared in publications including Maxim, Arena, Loaded and GQ, and appeared on FHM’s list of 100 Sexiest Women every year between 1996 and 2007 (except for 1998). Lisa Snowden Corporate Work While she is now known more for her TV presenting, Lisa has appeared in campaigns for several brands, such as Avon Linger, Belvita Breakfast Biscuits, Carte Noire, Current Body, Debenhams, John Lewis, L'Oréal, Marks and Spencer, Mint Velvet, Murad, Nip & Fab, Pro Cook, Tesco, Triumph International, Vichy, and Vinted. In 2013 she joined QVC, launching an affordable but sophisticated jewellery line. Lisa Snowden TV Presenter Her TV presenting credits have been as impressive as her modelling credits. In 2005 she became the head judge and presenter of Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model, presented Through the Keyhole (2007), and Lorraine (2016), hosted Weekend Kitchen With Waitrose (2014), and won Celebrity Masterchef in 2022. She is currently the fashion correspondent for ITV’s This Morning (2016-2022), providing weekly fashion tips and tricks. She partnered with professional dancer Brendan Cole on the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing (2008), finishing in third place. In 2008, Lisa permanently joined Capital London as a broadcaster, working with Jonny Vaughan and Dave Berry. She would go on to stay at Capital until the end of 2015. Lisa Snowden Podcasting In 2021, Lisa launched her podcast, Get Lifted With Lisa Snowdon. Known as the ‘queen of self-care and feel-good alternative therapies’, the podcast was inspired by her Self Care Sunday Instagram series. The podcast follows Lisa as she talks to scientists, doctors and experts about topics including fasting, sleeping, breathing, energy, hormones, mental wellbeing, alternative remedies, confidence, astrology, meditation, and menopause. In fact, she’s a huge menopause advocate, often talking about it to her 650,000+ followers on social media. She co-hosts a weekly Instagram series entitled 'Midweek Menopause Madness'. Lisa Snowden Menopause Ambassador She published her debut book Just Getting Started: Lessons in Life, Love and Menopause in 2023. Described as a “refreshingly intimate and hugely inspirational companion” to embracing life as you age, Lisa provides advice on experiences including weight gain, hormones, libido, and self-love. Lisa Snowden Charity Work She is a passionate charity advocate, supporting the Breast Cancer Charity, Capital FM’s Help a Capital Child Charity, the Meningitis Trust, and Sport Relief. Armed with effortless elegance, amusing anecdotes, and a friendly nature, Lisa Snowdon is the perfect special guest for corporate events. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book presenter, awards host and model Lisa Snowdon for your corporate event. Contact us.

Liz Bonnin’s love of science and the environment harks back to her school days where she studied biochemistry at university. After graduating, she started as a TV presenter on shows including BBC One’s Top of the Pops (1964-2006) and RI:SE (2002-2003) before returning to her first love and completing a masters in wild animal biology and conservation. Her main interests during her studies were big cat conservation and animal behaviour and intelligence. In order to write about this, she set up and carried out a research project on the diet of tigers in the Bardiya National Park, Nepal, which saw her come first in her class. Contact Great British Speakers today to book science and environment TV presenter Liz Bonnin for your next event. It’s fair to say that Liz Bonnin’s TV career has drawn heavily on her academic expertise and passion for science and the environment. She started her scientific broadcasting in 2005 where she presented Gadgets, Gadgets, Gadgets followed by Bang Goes the Theory (2009-2014). In 2010, she joined the cast of Autumnwatch (2005-), Stargazing Live (2011-2017), Countrywise (2009-2016) alongside Ben Fogle and has worked several times for BBC Two’s Horizon (1964-), covering topics from the future of technology to the sustainability of zoos. In 2015, she worked with Matt Baker and Steve Backshall on the BBC One show Big Blue Live, as well as being the host of their wildlife series covering animal migrations, Nature’s Epic Journeys (2016). She has presented a number of documentaries including Science Friction (2008) which looked at taboos in discussions of scientific topics (such as nuclear power), as well as contributing to BBC Two’s series on the work of the London Natural History Museum, Museum of Life (2010), BBC One’s Egypt’s Lost Cities (2011), Operation Snow Tiger (2013), Animals in Love (2015) which looked at the emotional lives of animals including elephants and alligators, Drowning in Plastic (2018) looking at marine plastic pollutions, and Penguins: Meet the Family (2020). Liz Bonnin TV Credits Other TV credits include wildlife and animal behaviour programmes Super Smart Animals (2012), Animals through the Night: Sleepover at the Zoo (2017) and Animal Odd Couples (2013). Liz also has her own BBC Radio 5 Live podcast called What Planet Are We On? which looks at the impact we as a species are having on the planet, and the solutions we can adopt. She has interviewed a number of high profile guests on the show including Sir David Attenborough and Idris Elba. Liz Bonnin - Environmental sustainability campaigner She is very passionate about working with companies and charities who raise awareness of environmental issues. In 2004, she was locked in a giant kennel along with MPs Paul Burstow, Evan Harris and Ivan Henderson, actress Liza Goddard, BBC presenter Lizzie Greenwood and DJ Becky Jago in a stunt to launch the annual RSPCA Week to raise awareness and funds. She has also worked alongside The Wildlife Trust, British Science Association, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, Space for Giants, the Galapagos Conservation Trust, David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and the Environmental Investigation Agency. Liz brings her love of the environment and nature to national and international titles in print and online including for the BBC, Huffington Post, the British Science Association, EIA and The Independent Newspaper. Liz Bonnin Speaking & Awards Host Liz is a proficient conference facilitator and awards host and has presented at various events, including at the UK’s National Science and Engineering Competition Awards, Galapagos Day at the Royal Geographical Society, the Opening of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards and the Natural History Museum’s prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards. She is smart, charismatic and friendly, making her the perfect addition to any event Liz Bonnin Speaking Topics - STEM - Climate Change - Plastic Pollution - Environment - Wildlife - Science (STEM) - Sustainability Liz’s work on television, radio and in print incorporates sustainability and natural history, as well as technology. She is a natural communicator, confidently explaining the complexities of science to any audience. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book television presenter and environmentalist Liz Bonnin for your corporate event. Contact us.

Liz Earle MBE is a global brand pioneer; co-founder of the multi-award winning eponymous beauty brand, she is also the editor of her own magazine, a podcaster, charity philanthropist and best-selling author of over 35 books. An expert in her field and an inspirational female entrepreneur, Liz can speak on a range of topics and will captivate audiences of all ages and industries. Contact Great British Speakers today to book iconic beauty entrepreneur Liz Earle for your next event. LIZ EARLE - BEAUTY WORK In 1995, Liz Earle and her friend Kim Buckland founded the Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, which soon became the Liz Earle Beauty Co. which they led for 15 years before selling the business to Avon. Liz continued to work for the company until the business was sold again to Walgreens Boots Alliance, after which she left to start another self-titled company, Liz Earle Wellbeing. Throughout the Liz Earle Beauty Co journey, they have stuck to their core beliefs that ingredients should be responsibly sourced, and all product creation, packaging and promoting should be as sustainable as possible to limit their environmental impact. Since its creation, the Liz Earle company has won over 200 awards including the Beauty Insiders’ Choice award, InStyle Best Beauty Buy for 2014, Woman and Home magazine awards, RSVP Beauty award, InStyle magazine’s Best Facial Exfoliator award, Beauty Shortlist Award of 2014, Which? best online retailer of 2011 and a Vogue Beauty Lifetime Achievement Award 2018. LIZ EARLE - WRITING Liz has published over 35 bestselling books including The Good Menopause Guide (2018) and The Good Gut Guide (2017) which both went to number one, Skin: Delicious Recipes & the Ultimate Wellbeing Plan for Radiant Skin in 6 Weeks (2016), New Vital Oils: The Ultimate Guide to Radian Beauty and Health (2002) and Liz Earle’s Lifestyle Guide (1995) amongst many others. She has also released a number of quick wellbeing guides on topics such as cellulite, detoxing, eczema, food allergies, healthy hair, making your own skincare, menopause symptoms, natural herbs, PMS, post-natal health, vegetarian cooking, vitamins and weight loss. LIZ EARLE WELLBEING It is through Liz’s second company that she owns and edits a health and wellbeing magazine, runs a podcast, sells Fairtrade jewellery and writes books and guides around healthy living and wellbeing. One of her main jobs since leaving the Liz Earle Beauty Co is as the editor of the internationally published Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine. Built on over three decades of experience, the magazine provides readers with award-winning advice and research on mental health, physical wellbeing, eating well, seasonal recipes, fitness, gut health and how to bring out the very best of you. She is also the founder of Liz Earle Fair and Fine, a popular range of ethically-sourced, Fairtrade gold and silver botanical jewellery. MEDIA WORK Liz is best known on our TV screens for appearing on ITV’s This Morning, first alongside Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan in 1990 and again from 2015 with her regular Inside-Out beauty slot. A miniseries, Who Wants to Live Forever?, filmed in Italy and Greece on how to live well for longer also screened on the popular daytime show in 2018. In between appearing on This Morning, she hosted the first UK television programme dedicated to beauty, BBC1’s Beautywise (1992), as well as hosting her own show, Liz Earle’s Lifestyle for three series. She has also appeared on A-Z of Food and Beauty, Lorraine (2017), Countryfile (2018) and GMTV (1996). She also hosts her own podcast, The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, where she speaks with leading experts from the world of wellbeing to bring listeners hints and tips that they can trust. She covers everything from fitness to gut health, the menopause and your mood. CHARITY WORK Liz uses her public status to draw attention to a number of important charities and causes. In 1994 she co-founded the Guild of Health Writers and of FLAG, the Food Labelling Agenda, which campaigns at a government level for clear food labelling. In 2010, she founded the UK charity LiveTwice which offers skills training to disadvantaged people both in the UK and overseas. She is an ambassador of The Menopause Charity and was a witness to the signing of the Menopause Workplace Pledge at the House of Comms. She is also a patron and ambassador for charities including Ace Africa, The Soil Association, The Sustainable Food Trust, Love British Food, The Prince’s Trust, CURE International, the Centre for Social Justice, Restart Africa and The National Osteoporosis Society. LIZ EARLE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Sustainability and the Environment - Women in Business - Entrepreneurship - Health and Wellbeing - Skincare and Beauty - Female Health and the Menopause - Business Management and Leadership - Philanthropy In her keynote speeches and event talks, Liz explores her business journey from beauty brands to books to jewellery designer, the importance of having brand values, as well as maintaining your physical and mental health and wellbeing. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book female entrepreneur Liz Earle MBE for your corporate event. 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Liz Johnson is one of the UK’s most well-known Paralympic swimmers, winning an impressive 13 medals at various events over her career. Since retiring in 2016, Liz has become a popular contributor to sporting broadcasting on Channel 4 and the BBC and a familiar face on entertainment shows, including Celebrity Masterchef (2016) and The Last Leg (2021). She is the Managing Director and Client Ambassador of The Ability People, a specialist employment company which aims to encourage employment for those with disabilities. She is also a popular motivational and sports speaker, offering an insight into her competitive past, her broadcasting experience and her disability, aiming to inspire the next generation of sporting stars. When speaking, Liz’s warm personality and charisma shine through. She demystifies disability, drawing from her own experiences both within sport and business. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Paralympic swimmer and workplace disability & inclusivity expert Liz Johnson for your next event. LIZ JOHNSON SPORTING CAREER Born with cerebral palsy, Liz Johnson was encouraged by doctors at age 3 to take up swimming to help strengthen her muscles. Just 10 years later, she was competing at a national level, making the British team shortly after. Over the next decade, Liz would go on to win a bronze at the 2001 IPC European Championships, a silver in 2009 and gold in 2011, a silver medal at the 2004 Paralympic games, gold at the 2008 games (which she dedicated to her mother who passed away during the games), and bronze in 2012, three golds at the 2006 IPC World Championships, a gold and two bronze in 2009 and a bronze in 2010. Sadly, after a hernia operation interfered with her training schedule, she announced her retirement from competitive swimming in 2016. LIZ JOHNSON CORPORATE WORK Since 2015, Liz has been a member of the board of Disability Sports Wales, a leading organisation promoting disability physical activity and sports in the country. Building upon her business management degree, Liz co-founded The Ability People in 2018 after learning that the UK disability employment gap is 30%. The Ability People is the UK’s first disability-led recruitment business, with a focus on placing talented able-bodied and disabled jobseekers into the right jobs. Her work with the company has been utilised by companies from The AA to HSBC and Heathrow Airport. Thanks to her work with The Ability People, she was named one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2018.   LIZ JOHNSON DISABILITY AND INCLUSIVITY SPEAKING Liz is now a much sought-after and popular speaker, specialising in sport and disability. She shares her personal journey of disability, gives advice on overcoming internal and external challenges, and how to achieve success in your chosen field. Her honest account aims to destigmatise disability, especially where sport is concerned: “Companies recognise the need for change, but often they don’t know how to make it happen in a sustainable, lasting way. Society’s overall attitude towards disability and lack of knowledge means that even with the best intentions, many businesses don’t know how to start down the road towards authentic inclusivity. And when working for real, long lasting change, it’s vital that you speak to those who truly know what needs to be done.” LIZ JOHNSON SPEAKING TOPICS - Olympics/Paralympics - Sport/Swimming - Disability and inclusivity in the workplace - Overcoming Adversity - Maintaining Peak Performance Her motivational speaking delivery is exceptionally unique, whether she’s addressing an audience large or small, as she owns the stage and captivates the crowd with her story. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Paralympian and disability inclusivity speaker Liz Johnson for your corporate event. Contact us.

Award-winning comedian, presenter and writer, London Hughes is a familiar face on children’s television, as the presenter of CITV’s weekend breakfast show, Scrambled! She began her television career presenting the morning show on CBBC whilst also presenting live links on BBC1 and BCC2. She also made regular appearances on Blue Peter, co-hosted the popular children’s show All Over the Place alongside Ed Petrie and voiced characters on CBBC’s Big Babies. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book comedy awards host London Hughes for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us. Away from children’s television, London hosts her own YouTube comedy series, No filter, which she also writes. The show is reflective of London’s own life experiences in friendships and dating and features the country’s hottest young comedy talent. London Hughes Comedian London debuted her solo show ‘London Hughes: Superstar’ at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival. She has also appeared on ITV2’s All About the Bants, Comedy Central’s I live With Models, Space Ark on Channel 4, For the Win on BBC3, The Stephan K Amos Show on BBC2and the all-female sketch show, Sketch My Life, for YouTube. London has also participated in the comedy/reality hybrid show Bad Bridesmaids (ITV2) where brides-to-be allow undercover comedians to attend their hen nights and create havoc to be in with the chance of winning a luxury honeymoon. London starred in the film It’s A Lot (Dir: Femi Oyeniran, 2013). For her scenes, London improvised with a lot of the comedy material and even choreographed some of the dance routines used in the film. London Hughes Radio Broadcaster On the radio, London wrote and starred in her own sitcom pilot, 28 Dates Later for BBC Radio 4. She has also featured in Life: An Idiots Guide and Newjacks, both for BBC Radio 4. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book comedy awards host London Hughes for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Louis Theroux is a genre-defining documentary presenter best known for producing immersive documentaries that explore the controversial and complex aspects of the human condition. Contact Great British Speakers today to book film and documentary maker Louis Theroux for your next event. Using a gentle questioning style and an informal approach, Louis has shone light on intriguing beliefs, behaviours, and institutions by getting to know the people at the heart of them – from the officers and inmates at San Quentin prison to the extreme believers of the Westboro Baptist Church; from male porn performers in California to young women with eating disorders in London. Louis graduated from Oxford in 1991 and got his break in television in 1994 working for the American documentary maker Michael Moore, who hired him as a writer and correspondent on his show, TV Nation.  He then went on to make the BAFTA-winning series Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, When Louis Met…, and a series of award-winning specials including The Most Hated Family in America, Miami Mega Jail, Altered States and the feature-length documentary, My Scientology Movie.  Over the years, Louis has kept true to a way of working that is uniquely his own: by charming his subjects, he’s able to offer rounded portraits of the people involved in complex social issues and human dilemmas, while always resisting easy judgements. Louis has won numerous awards, including three BAFTAs, an RTS award, and Grierson’s Trustees’ Award. Louis Theroux live Event work Louis prefers not to speak directly in the formal sense but is very happy to take part in Fireside Chats Panelist Personal Appearances Of course, we have a number of hosts and interviewers on the Great British Speakers team who would be delighted to interview Louis at your event. Here he is with one of our team of impressionists Josh Berry- it's difficult to tell who is who! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Louis Theroux for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Louise George is a multi-talented, passionate, creative and entrepreneur. She has been an actor and broadcaster for over 20 years and is currently writing her first screenplay for a TV series. She’s also been an entrepreneur for over 15 years and a transformational speaker and certified coach for over a decade, specialising in and practising mBIT (multi-brain integration), Meditation, Self-Concept and the law of Assumption, Neuroscience, and Transformational Coaching. These are all woven into Lou’s programmes under Manifestation FREQ, which have been featured in publications such as VOGUE and on the covers of FORBES and LA Magazine. To hire transformation coach Louise George for your next event, contact us at Great British Speakers As a speaker, Louise is a powerful intuitive who embodies an entrepreneurial life. She teaches conscious creation, inner mastery, mindset, and soul-aligned success. She is a global leader who hosts international workshops, talks, retreats, and training. Louise radiates a passion for inspiring and supporting others to become their highest expression and live their best lives. She also regularly runs retreats and workshops and speaks at events worldwide as a transformational coach, mindset, and manifestation expert. As a transformational coach for the past 15 years, Louise has spoken at many self-development and business events, including the Awakened Woman Festival in Bali, mind, body, Spirit Festival, and Vogue Cafe. The powerful combination of Louise's expertise in speaking, hosting events and transformational coaching means that attendees of Louise's workshops or motivational speeches can expect to feel energised, uplifted, shifted, moved to tears, on-fire towards their desires, pulsing with passion to pursue their dreams, and unstoppable in their quest to create their dream business and life. The toolkit Louise shares through her coaching and speaking topics will provide powerful, insightful and impactful ways to stop settling for mediocrity and reach for the extraordinary.   As a presenter and broadcaster with over 15 years of stage, TV and radio experience, Louise is highly versatile and adaptable. She started her business and broadcasting journey in property, moving into radio, hosting and podcasting red-carpet events, and interviewing many celebrities, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Louise now hosts her own radio show for the source FM and her own podcast manifestation freq.   To hire transformation coach Louise George for your next event, contact us at Great British Speakers or via email.

Lucy Edwards is a blind social media influencer, content creator, radio broadcaster and presenter, disability speaker and the first ever blind ambassador for beauty brand Pantene. In 2013, at the age of 17, Lucy Edwards lost her vision and had to learn how to navigate her life again. Whilst a frightening time, it was also the beginning of an extraordinary journey to find self-acceptance and joy again. Her honest down-to-earth style has since made her a popular face on social media and an admired campaigner for disability and equality.  So much so, that in the years since she went public with her disability, Lucy has grown a huge following across platforms, with over 190,000 on Instagram, 807,000 on YouTube and over 1.8 million on TikTok  These large followings mean her message is reaching countries as far and wide as the UK and USA, to Australia and Canada. Lucy’s motto in life is that she is 'blind, not broken'. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Blind Content Creator and Pantene Ambassador Lucy Edwards for your next event. After a Vision-saving operation failed, Lucy Edwards went blind almost instantly. As a young woman wanting to experience life like any other young woman, she realised there was no one online that  she could identify with, so she thought “let’s give it a go”. Determined to make a difference, she uploaded her first-hand experiences to TikTok and YouTube. One of her early videos ‘blind girl does her own makeup’ went viral, gaining over 19 million views, and she became the first British blind person on YouTube to pave the way for change for visually-impaired users. Her videos on YouTube and TikTok explore the everyday things that people assume she cannot manage being visually impaired; these include being able to use mobile apps, how she clears up after her guide dog, how to send a text, how to holiday alone, how to cross roads, how she eats, drinks and pays in a restaurant, how she reads or watches television, how she gets dressed, puts on her makeup, washes her hair, cooks, does her laundry etc. Whilst her message is serious, her medium is not, and she likes to explore these myths in an entertaining and accessible way, without being patronising to those who do not have prior knowledge of blindness. Several years later, Lucy Edwards is now the first-ever blind content creator to become an ambassador for hair-care company Pantene, featuring in their television and social adverts, with her face across Superdrug stores nationwide. She also worked closely with them to ensure their packaging is accessible to the vision-impaired community. She was the first blind presenter on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 4, and contributes to the BBC Ouch website, which reflects the lives and experiences of disabled people. For Lucy, radio is her preferred medium as it doesn’t involve having to watch something, she can enjoy it both as a presenter and as a listener. At Radio 4, the ‘touch’ programme she works on, is produced, reported and presented by blind journalists for blind people and is fully inclusive. She has worked alongside BBC engineers to make the BBC London studios more accessible in the future for those with disabilities, not just visual. In 2019 she published her book The Blind Beauty Guide, a short but fascinating guide for anyone who wants help in applying their makeup, whether they have a visual impairment or not. She has been featured on Vision Australia Radio Studio 1, on Scott Guthrie’s “Influencer Marketing Lab” podcast in 2022, BBC Newsbeat, BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, and has worked alongside Vogue Business, the Apple App Store and the Brit Awards. Thanks to her personal experience, Lucy is incredibly passionate about disability rights and inclusion and has worked with a number of charities. She has run at events like the Silverstone Half Marathon and the London Marathon to raise money for Guide Dogs UK, who went on to award her with the Young Person’s Achievement Award. She also works with LOOK UK, a charity which helps young visually impaired people and their families by holding workshops and talks in order to support blind people to be able to apply their makeup with confidence. In 2014, she was the keynote speaker for the RNIB summer gala alongside singer Rod Stewart; she has toured schools to promote the charity Fixers UK after collaborating in writing a children’s novel called The Superhero Dog about her now-retired guide dog Olga; and she has also worked as a digital ambassador the charity Living Paintings in which she interviews Daredevil star Charlie Cox. LUCY EDWARDS - DISABILITY SPEAKER Lucy is a popular choice for event hosting and speaking engagements thanks to her work in the media as well as her ambassadorial work and promotion of disability rights. She spoke at The Children’s Media Conference where she talked about the importance of making disability mainstream and how we should re-think our approach to inclusion, for both those in front and behind the camera. She is available for TV and Radio broadcasting, video collaborations, motivational speaking, educational talks and diversity and inclusion consultancy. Clients: Amazon, British Rail, Estee Lauder, Pantene, Rimmel, Schwarzkopf, Spotify, TK Maxx, Too Faced, TU at Sainsbury's, Vogue Business Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Blind Social Media Star Lucy Edwards for your corporate event. Contact us.

Broadcaster, journalist, speaker and author Lucy Siegle is a regular commentator and opinion leader specialising in climate and sustainability. She has been invited to speak on BBC Breakfast (2000-) and Newsnight (1980-), as well as being a regular contributor to The One Show (2006-). Contact Great British Speakers today to book environmental speaker & journalist Lucy Siegle for your next event. Lucy Siegle started her career in 2000 working for The Observer magazine (then Life magazine) as an administrator. She was initially reluctant to contribute writing to the magazine, but she soon became interested in environmental and social issues and decided to write her first feature a year later on London’s new Civil Partnerships, and has gone on to write articles for The Guardian group, among others, on themes of environmental and social justice. In 2004, she went freelance and starting writing for Marie Claire UK Magazine and an ethical-living columnist for The Observer.  In addition to launching The Observer Ethical Awards, Lucy Siegle has hosted events for Greenbuild, The Yorkshire Post and Ben and Jerry’s. She is the co-founder of the Green Carpet Challenge with Livia Firth – an initiative to get sustainable fashion at international events. Lucy Siegle - sustainability writer She writes a weekly ethical living column for The Observer and is the author of a number of books; Green Living in the Urban Jungle (2001), A Good Life (2005), To Die For: Is Fashion Wearing Out the World? (2011) and Turning the Tides on Plastic (2018). To Die For… was nominated for the 2012 Orwell prize and formed the basis of the 2015 documentary The True Cost, which Lucy co-produced. Her first quiz book was published in 2022, Be the Ultimate Friend of the Earth: 100 Questions to Boost your Climate and Nature IQ, aimed at amplifying eco literacy. Lucy Siegle - sustainability TV presenter As well as being a proficient writer, Lucy is a regular face on our television screens. She has been a reporter on the BBC One programme The One Show since 2007, and in 2009 and 2012 she stood in as co-presenter. She also appears on Sky News (1989-) and Good Morning Britain (2014-) to speak about environmental issues. In 2018, Lucy appeared in the BBC One documentary Fashion’s Dirty Secrets, hosted by Stacey Dooley, where she gave evidence on the eco footprint of the fast fashion sector to the UK Government’s environmental audit committee. In 2021, Lucy filmed a major investigation into the energy from waste industry and UK recycling, contributed a series for the launch of Times Earth, appeared on Times Radio and chaired a number of debates including for The Guardian on food security, the Royal Television Society on green TV and Green Alliance on resource use. Lucy Siegle - sustainability campaigner In 2004 she founded and launched the Observer Ethical Awards, which celebrated their tenth anniversary at the V&A museum in London. Lucy has chaired several debates on the fashion industry in the House of Commons and House of Lords, taken part in the main stage debates at the Royal Society and in 2016 hosted the Association for Public Service Excellence awards in Blackpool. Also in 2016, she interviewed both Dame Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney live on stage, the latter as part of the Kering sustainability awards in London. Lucy is critical of large fast fashion brands who pretend to be ethical and clothes recycling initiatives. Along with friend Livia Firth, Lucy devised the Green Carpet Challenge which promoted the use of sustainable fashion on the red carpet at events such as the Met Ball, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. In 2012, she directed the short film Green Cut which focussed on sustainable fashion, and in 2014 she travelled to the Brazilian Amazon, which stemmed the idea of producing zero deforestation handbags with Gucci. In 2020, Lucy was announced as the head judge for Our Planet, the first powerlist dedicated to acknowledging women who are making a positive contribution to the environment or sustainability of the planet. She was also on the judging panel for BBC Bitesize’s Regenerators, who aim to find the next generation of environmental champions. Lucy Siegle sustainability host and moderator Lucy is an experienced chair and host with years of live and virtual performance expertise. She has hosted events for the United Nations, London’s Sustainable Fashion Week, virtual book launches, webinars and finance debates. She also moderated the final day of the Net Zero conference from the studio to a virtual audience. Lucy has interviewed many natural world heroes, most notably Sir David Attenborough for her weekly podcast, So Hot Right Now, telling climate stories. Lucy definitely puts her money where her mouth is, and held an eco-friendly wedding in 2000 in South Devon. She also lives next to the River Thames where she collects plastic daily from her kayak. She is the trustee for the environmental NGO, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and chair of the Real Circularity Coalition, spearheading the change to a real circular economy. Lucy is also an ambassador for The Circle, the women’s rights foundation founded by Annie Lennox. Lucy Siegle - environment consumer sustainability speaker Lucy has spoken about a range of issues related to the environment, social justice and ethical consumerism, from the health of our oceans to sustainable fashion to politics. As a chair and host, she is regarded as warm, friendly and professional, able to tease out important debates on stage. 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With a YouTube channel boasting musical parodies, challenges, collaborations and his regular #AskHole series Luke has built up a loyal following of close to 600,000 subscribers. Contact Great British Speakers today to book diversity and inclusion Gen Z speaker Luke Cutforth for your next event. An aspiring film director and presenter Luke has featured on Radio 1’s internet takeover and recently crowd funded his first feature film, ‘The Drowning of Arthur Braxton’, 2016. Luke regularly speaks at corporate conferences and workshops on how brands communicate and relate to Millennials and Generation X consumers. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Luke Cutforth for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Luke Tyburski is an ultra-athlete, adventurer, author, and inspirational keynote speaker, who educates his audiences through his positivity, contagious enthusiasm, and his powerful story. As an ex-professional footballer, Luke’s entire life has been about performing at the top level and overcoming obstacles on the way. He has since run down Mount Everest, ran through the Sahara Desert, and made his way through a Chinese tropical forest without any food, water, or money. He created his own 'Ultimate Triathlon' of running, swimming, and cycling 2,000km in 12 day from Morocco to Monaco. Alongside his sporting career and his adventures, Luke has often struggled with his mental well-being, battling depression, insomnia, suicide attempts, and an eating disorder. Luke manages to combine all aspects of his life into a range of inspirational and motivational keynote speeches that will change the way you view each day. Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer and motivational speaker Luke Tyburski for your next event. Named by Forever Sports magazine in their list of the 50 fittest athletes in the world, Luke Tyburski is a proficient commentator on sport, adventures, athleticism and mental health. He has featured in London Live, The Huffington Post, Sport magazine, Triathlete magazine, Outdoor Fitness, Men’s Running, Triathlon & Multi-Sport, Trail Runner, 220 Triathlon, T3, Triathlete, and Coach magazine. Luke Tyburski Writing Career After leaving professional football playing, Luke Tyburski turned to writing, and has since published two successful books. The first, Chasing Extreme; A Journey of Overcoming Obstacles and Depression to Embrace a Life of Extreme Adventure came out in 2018, and was followed up in 2022 by Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Business.  Luke Tyburski Coaching & Mentoring Luke provides premium one-to-one run coaching for professional and amateur athletes. His clients have gone on to compete in 100 mile, 50 mile, 100 km and 50 km ultra-marathons, multi-stage marathons, length-of-country runs, triathlons, and mountain climbing expeditions. Luke has mentored a variety of elite teenage athletes and seasoned professionals, across a range of individual and team sports, including swimming, water polo, tennis, football, triathlon, athletics, rowing, karate, netball, rugby, and dancing. He aims to help athletes to develop their emotional wellbeing, resilience, and mental strength to exceed at sport and everyday life. Luke Tyburski Corporate Speaking Work Luke is an in-demand keynote speaker and event host, captivating and entertaining audiences of all sizes and from all industries. He motivates with stories of his adventures, he inspires audiences with his professional achievements, and he moves audiences with his discussions about failing mental health. He has spoken at events across the world from the UK to the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and across Europe. He has also presented a TEDx talk on “generating momentum with 1% thinking”. His keynote talks can be presented in-person, virtually, or a hybrid of the two, and he has appeared at conferences, panel discussions, award ceremonies, sporting events, and on podcasts, including his own, Luke’s Lowdown Podcast. Luke Tyburski Speaking Topics - Build Resilience With K.E.N - Creating a Mindset That Matters - Creating a Performance Mindset - Less Negative Thinking - Mental Health and Mental Performance Matter - Turning Self-Belief into Self-Confidence - The High Performance Attitude - Being Vulnerable is a Superpower - Overcoming Adversity Through Curiosity Luke Tyburski key takeaways - Enhance how you view, think and act on a daily basis - Understand how to ‘eat sad for breakfast’ by following society laws, but not its rules - Turning self-belief into self-confidence by asking yourself one very simple question - Use his bespoke advice in your professional and personal lives Luke Tyburski Clients: British Rowing, Saracens, Vadela, Canada High Commission, Canadian Soccer Association, KBR, Efficient Portfolio, Legacy Club, Ideas to Empires, NABS, 2XU, RunThrough Events, Fliplet, One Performance UK, Body First UK, Yes Group, Northern Colorado University, One School, Distressed Property, Baseca Festival, Grey Court School, Fresh Fitness Food, Soccerex 100, The National Running Show, Threshold, Legacy Education Alliance, Triathlon Show London, Gravytrain, Loyola Marymount University, MDRT, 220 Triathlon Show, Richmond Park Academy, Olympic Studios, Strategy Refresher, The National Triathlon Show 2016, Love Trails Festival, Etchrock, Tick the Bucket, Tales of Adventure, Broomfield High School, Godkind Digital Academy, Active Training World, Challenging Events, Team Keane Rowing Club. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book performance coach & motivational speaker Luke Tyburski for your corporate event. Contact us.

Lynne Lambourne is an incredibly passionate interior designer who specialises in sustainability through upcycling and using recycled materials. Since appearing on BBC2’s Great Interior Design Challenge (2014-2017), her creativity hasn’t stopped. Lynne’s work has appeared in several magazines, newspapers and TV shows including George Clarke’s Amazing Floating Homes (2015) and Gok Wan’s Fill Your House for Free (2016), and her own home is regularly featured on film and TV projects thanks to her keen styling eye. Contact Great British Speakers today to book sustainable interior designer Lynne Lambourne for your next event. Lynne Lambourne is an interiors addict and a warrior on waste. She is passionate about inspiring people to live more sustainability in a house that doesn’t compromise on style or cost too much. Her background was very corporate – commercial director at Regus Services Office – until her friends entered her on to the BBC2 programme Great Interior Design Challenge in 2014. The exposure on the programme meant she was soon in demand for room design and styling. In 2014, 2015 and 2017, Lynne helped style room sets for the Ideal Home Show and hasn’t looked back since. Also in 2017, Lynne won Channel 4’s Grand Designs Live Interior Designer of the Year award, for her room styled on an upcycling and sustainability theme. Everything she had in the room was either second hand, upcycled or made from recycled materials. Lynne also runs a movement she calls ‘Warriors on Waste’, where she campaigns against the use of single-use plastic and promotes the use of products made from recycled plastics and ocean waste in her designs. She is an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation furniture shops where she promotes the purchasing of second-hand furniture. In 2017, Lynne made a documentary to help educate people on their choices when it comes to single-use plastic. You can watch What Have You Done Today to Save the World here... In 2020, Lynne teamed up with Gardena and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to promote their ReThink pledge, fixating on the three Rs: Reduce, Repair and Recycle. She is also designing a garden at the Chelsea show in 2022. In 2021, Lynne joined Exxpedition, an all-female sailing research team that travelled to investigate the causes and solutions to ocean plastic pollution. Through her own sustainable interior design company, Lynne offers a number of adult and child-friendly workshops, from furniture upcycling to children’s upcycling, terrarium making and creating a sustainable future. She is an Ambassador for the British Heart Foundation Furniture Shops, promoting their #reuserevolution campaign which aims to get more people re-purposing old items rather than buying new. LYNNE LAMBOURNE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Interior Design - Styling and Upcycling - Plastic Pollution - Sustainability Clients: Annie Sloane, British Heart Foundation, Flymo, Grand Design, Ideal Home, Ikea, Living Room, Media 10 and Sue Ryder. Lynne has spoken at events such as Carfest, Grand Designs Live, the Ideal Home Show, Le Manior Quatre Saisons, Top Drawer London and various schools, festivals and businesses, as well as featuring in The Telegraph, Living etc. and Countrylife magazines. LYNNE LAMBOURNE - SUSTAINABILITY PODCASTS Lynne has been a guest speaker on a number of sustainability podcasts including The TV Carpenter: Home Makeovers with Wayne Perry where she spoke about giving up single-use plastics in our home, The Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast where she spoke about designing using recyclable materials, The Age of Plastic by Andrew Fox where they discussed how we can save the ocean, Selfridges Hot Air Presents: Self-Sustainable Podcast Series where she spoke about how to become a sustainable homemaker, and Getting to Know Me…ft. Lizzie Carr where they discussed upcycling and sustainable design.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book ecological interior designer Lynne Lambourne for your corporate event. Contact us.

Maddie Moate is a passionate and curious YouTube filmmaker and BAFTA award-winning children’s presenter. She has been presenting science technology content online for over a decade and has amassed over 20 million views on her social media channels. One of the only British female “Edu-tubers” (a play on education and YouTuber), Maddie also has her own YouTube channel. Here she makes films which combine the traditional video platform style with educational content. Her videos aim to inspire a new audience to stay curious, adventurous and encourage science engagement. Maddie started her career in technology presenting LadyGeek TV, a comedy web series for women focussing on apps and online security. From here she was approached by O2 to host their Guru TV and went on to create online content for Channel 4’s “Home of the Future”. Maddie now regularly works with a number of technology giants including Dixons Carphone, Nikon, Samsung, Sony and Intel. Contact Great British Speakers today to book science and technology presenter Maddie Moate for your next event. Maddie Moate’s love of performing started at a young age where she attended the Jill Stew School of Dance and Dramascope performance group, before studying theatre, film and television at Bristol University. Between 2012-2013, she made three films for Samsung which attracted over 1.5 million views, plus a series of campaign films for Intel, Argos and Sony. Her online presence and love of wildlife lead her to present BBC Earth’s YouTube channel ‘Earth Unplugged’. Here, she investigates the conundrums and quirks of our planet and in doing so, has swam with prehistoric fish, been covered in leeches and hatched alligators. Maddie has fronted the channel since 2012; it now has over one million subscribers and over 200 million views. The channel won a Panda award from Wildscreen in 2014 for Best New Media. The series gained the attention of BBC America, who compiled the highlights to create a one-off programme called It’s a Mad Mad Maddie World! (2015). Maddie has been the main technology expert on BBC 5 Live Saturday Edition (1987-) since 2014 and she frequently features on Good Morning Britain (2014-) and BBC Breakfast (2000-). Maddie has presented the CBeebies hit series Maddie’s Do You Know? since 2016, which sees her explore the workings of everyday objects by asking how they are made or work, all made possible using special animations. The programme reaches an average of 328,000 people per episode, and it won Mattie the best presenter BAFTA at the 2017 BAFTA Children’s Awards. Due to the roaring success of the programme, Maddie was asked to host a spin-off series in 2020 called Maddie, The Zoo and You (2020-). She has also started in the CBeebies Christmas Show since 2017 and the CBeebies Proms in 2019. She has also appeared on Springwatch Wild Academy (2018) for the BBC, Cloud Challenge (2017) for CNBC, This Morning (1988-) on ITV and her own personal documentary videos The Real Me (Perioral Dermatitis) (2015) and Maddie Moate– Hydromel Ointment 3 in 1 Regime (2015) about her skin conditions. At the start of the UK’s first COVID19 lockdown in 2020, Maddie teamed up with her fiancé Greg Foot to create Let’s Go Live, a YouTube live stream that focussed on a variety of themes including dinosaur week, brilliant bodies and theme parks. The series included suggestions for hands-on activities that could easily be done during the lockdown period. In 2020 she also became a presenter on Fully Charged (2010-), a YouTube channel exploring batter-electric vehicles and renewable energy. She also started a podcast, Maddie’s Sound Explorers, which won her the Best Family Podcast in the British Podcast Awards 2021. Aside from digital content and TV presenting, Maddie also brings her love of science to the stage, writing, producing and hosting shows. Her love of performing never went away and she made her pantomime debut in 2021/2022 appearing in De Montfort Hall’s production of Sleeping Beauty. Maddie Moate Charitable Work Maddie Moate is a patron of the Youth STEM Awards (YSA) scheme and am ambassador for Eureka: The National Children’s Museum. In 2021, Maddie released her debut book Stuff: Eco-Stories of Everyday Stuff. The book is a collection of stories about everyday things and how they are made, used, reused and recycling. Maddie hopes that the book will ignite a passion for sustainability in both children and adults, and inspire us to think about the impact everyday objects are having to the planet. The book ended up in Amazon’s top 100 children’s books for recycling, top 6- in self-sufficiency and green living, and top 25 in children’s books on how things work.   Maddie Moate Talks and Hosting Maddie Moate is an experienced live host, moderate and keynote speaker. Whether hosting events for technology clients, delivering talks to young women in science, or leading Facebook Lives for the world premiere of Blue Planet 2 (2017), she is comfortable with an array of audiences and environments. Maddie also enjoys participating in panels and is often invited to share her thoughts on YouTube and online educational content. Examples of her hosting credits include the Big Bang Fair Awards Ceremony, Lloyds Bank Technology Stage, Intel Stage at Reading Festival, the Children’s Media Conference, Vidcon Europe – Women in Science, speaking to the Girl Guides and at the YSA Awards Ceremony. Whether hosting big technology conferences, producing intimate after-dinner speeches, or inspiring schoolchildren, Maddie brings high energy and passion for everything science and technology related, and her enthusiasm leaves audiences engaged long after she’s finished. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book children’s presenter and technology speaker Maddie Moate for your corporate event. Contact us.

Maggie Alphonsi is arguably one of the most popular and well-known faces of international women’s rugby and women’s team sports in general. Before announcing her international retirement in 2014, she represented her country an impressive 74 times, scored 29 tries, won a World Cup and helped England win a record-breaking seven consecutive Six Nations crowns. Maggie Alphonsi is also a household name in the media, commentating on live rugby matches and featuring in a range of media outlets including Stella magazine and The Telegraph newspaper, as well as Children in Need, The Wright Stuff, Good Morning Britain and A Question of Sport. Establishing a reputation as a successful woman in a male-dominated sport is no easy feat, and combined with racial discrimination, gave Maggie the toughest of challenges to face. When booked as a speaker, her extensive anecdotes provide inspiration in the world of elite sports, leadership, pressure management and diversity. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Women’s Rugby Legend & high performance speaker Maggie Alphonsi MBE for your next event. Since retiring from international rugby, Maggie Alphonsi has successfully turned her attention to talking about the game as a commentator. She was part of ITV’s 2015 Rugby World Cup broadcast line-up before becoming part of their ongoing rugby broadcast team. Her inclusion made her the first ever former female player to commentate on the men’s rugby. She is also a regular on Sky Sports, BBC Sport and England Rugby TV. See the Maggie Alphonsi TV showreel below... Further cementing her position as a leading ruby expert, she was appointed the first England Women’s player on the Rugby Football Union’s Council in 2016 with a specialism of diversity and inclusion. She is also an ambassador for the charities Peace One Day, Wooden Spoon, SportsAid, Sporting Equals and SKRUM. She has been celebrated countless times throughout her career, being named the 2010 Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year, being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame the same year and being the first woman to receive the Pat Marshall Award in its history. She was a crucial member of the team that won the 2014 rugby World Cup who then went on to win the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award. MAGGIE ALPHONSI | KEYNOTE SPEAKER Maggie Alphonsi is now a popular and experienced after-dinner or keynote speaker, offering anecdotes from her extensive career. Delivering to a wide variety of audiences, from large conglomerates, corporate businesses, educational establishments and sporting events, Maggie has a story you will want to hear. MAGGIE ALPHONSI | SPEAKING TOPICS - Rugby - Women in Sports - How to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Industry - Leadership - Overcoming Pressures - Mentoring and Coaching - Diversity and Inclusion When booked for private, public, charity and corporate events, Maggie Alphonsi can connect with all professional levels including senior management. Her experience of teamwork in sport makes her an expert on teamwork in business and nurturing productive relationships, as well as how important diversity and inclusion is in any industry. Maggie Alphonsi speaking clients include: LandRover, Mastercard, Guinness, Natwest and HSBC   MAGGIE ALPHONSI | BOOK RELEASE With the book release of 'Winning the Fight' (August 31st 2023) Maggie extended her impact beyond the stage. The highly anticipated book delves into her life's journey, from her early struggles to breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of rugby. Readers can expect to be inspired by her courage, leadership, and unwavering belief in herself. The is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a guide for anyone looking to overcome their own obstacles and achieve greatness. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book rugby player and high-performing teams speaker Maggie Alphonsi for your corporate event. Contact us.

Inspirational speaker Maggie Oliver is a former detective who exposed The Rochdale Grooming Scandal. Maggie Oliver is perhaps best known as the “Detective turned Whistleblower” who resigned from Greater Manchester Police in late 2012 in order to expose the now infamous Rochdale Grooming Scandal. More recently known for her high profile appearance on ‘CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER, 2018 - YEAR OF THE WOMAN’ and her regular appearances on the lunchtime show ‘LOOSE WOMEN’ amongst others. She is the founder of the The Maggie Oliver Foundation (TMOF) which exists to create a society where survivors and those at risk of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) are empowered to live fulfilled and successful lives, and where every survivor is treated with dignity, respect and as an equal and valued member of society. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Rochdale Whistleblower Maggie Oliver to speak at your next event or call +44 1753 439289. The Rochdale Grooming Scandal. In October 2012,  Maggie’s life changed forever when she was forced to resign from Greater Manchester Police. Earlier that year, nine members of a paedophile ring had been sentenced for grooming and sexually abusing young girls in Rochdale. However, this had barely scratched the surface of a highly organised crime group that numbered hundreds of perpetrators and countless young victims. Prior to this, Maggie had worked in The Serious Crime Division of GMP  and as well as being commended for her work on countless gangland murders, shootings, kidnappings, rapes and witness protection jobs throughout her career, she had also been investigating multiple allegations of serious sexual assault by predominantly Pakistani men as early as 2003. During the course of her work on Operation Augusta and Operation Span, Maggie had interviewed many victims at length over many months, uncovering harrowing stories of the systematic abuse of girls as young as eleven. However, she was continually shocked by the repeated failure of Senior Officers to record these allegations, to prosecute the serial offenders or to protect the young victims, a pattern which we have since seen repeated in many towns and cities throughout the UK. The neglect she witnessed caused Maggie Oliver to initially embark on a lonely 18-month battle whilst still a serving Police Officer, during which she knocked on every door in a futile attempt to be heard. Those approached ranged from The Head of Serious Crime to The Chief Constable, from The IPCC to The Home Office. She was ultimately forced to choose between her conscience and her career but felt morally bound to resign to speak out publicly and expose this long-standing gross criminal neglect. As the first police officer ever to do this however, she had to face the very real possibility that she may go to prison for doing so! Maggie Oliver - Three Girls Fighting feelings of disbelief, despair, fear, outrage and anger, her grit and determination to expose the truth was nevertheless unshakeable and this perseverance eventually led to the BBC agreeing to make the multi-award-winning dramatisation of the case entitled “THREE GIRLS”, which brought some of the issues into the mass public arena for the first time. Maggie is portrayed by the actress Lesley Sharp in the drama, which generated a huge national debate and was watched by over 9 million viewers when the show first broadcast in May 2017. However, the background to this entire story is also one which includes great personal heartache. [embed]https://vimeo.com/348350436[/embed]   Maggie Oliver - Personal life Happily married with four children, Maggie’s life changed forever in 2005 when after a brave two year battle with terminal bowel cancer, her husband and soulmate of almost 30 years passed away. Tragedy struck again just 3 years later when her much loved 6-month-old granddaughter Macie was conflicted with a terrible medical mistake; she became blind and needed 24-hour care until she sadly died in 2011, before her third birthday. Maggie's turned a traumatic period in her life into a positive, and her story is totally inspiring,  showing that by being brave, you can overcome apparently insurmountable odds to be heard and can make a difference. Maggie herself highlights that there is nothing special or unusual about her and that the only difference is that she has had to overcome severe traumas in both her personal and professional life; experiences which have not only taught her valuable lessons but also made her stronger. Not someone to let life pass her by though, she will say how she is grabbing this new phase in her life with both hands, having travelled extensively throughout India, Asia, Central America, India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Asia and Turkey, climbed mountains, trekked through jungles and embarked on new adventures. She continues to draw on her varied life experiences in order to speak out and highlight many of the issues relevant in today’s changing world. Honest, inspirational and never afraid to speak her mind, she is regularly invited onto radio and tv as a commentator on life, current affairs and Human Rights and is in high demand for public speaking engagements with her motivational talk.   TV/RADIO CREDITS: Maggie Oliver A selected list of TV/radio credits:Channel 5. Celebrity Big Brother ‘Year of the Woman’ (2018)Programme Consultant Acclaimed BBC1 Drama ‘Three Girls’ (2017)Key Contributor BBC 1 Documentary ‘The Betrayed Girls’ (2017) by Henry SingerBBC Radio 4. File on Four: Rochdale Abuse - Failed Victims (2013)The Today Programme (2013 to present day )ITV Lorraine (2017)ITV Loose Women and continuing (2017/2018)BBC 1 Panorama. Stolen Childhoods: The Grooming Scandal (2015)BBC 2 NewsnightBBC Radio 5Regular contributor (2013 to present day )Talk Radio Regular contributor (2013 to present day )BBC Radio Manchester Regular contributor and newspaper reviewer (2013 to present day). Maggie Oliver os just one of our incredible team of female inspirational speakers at Great British Speakers Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational speaker Maggie Oliver for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Aged 13, Tim Peake had a dream of becoming a pilot became a reality when he took control of an aircraft for the first time. By the time he was 18, he had already flown numerous solo sorties and been awarded a coveted position to join the British Army Air Corps. Tim served as an army officer in Northern Ireland before gaining his Army Flying Wings in 1994. He trained as a combat search and rescue instructor, and flew operations to enforce the peace and provide humanitarian support in the aftermath of the Bosnian War. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book ISS & ESA astronaut speaker Major Tim Peake CMG for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Tim Peake was part of the team responsible for training the first UK crews in flying the Apache attack helicopter. Promoted to Major and with well over 2000 hours of flying experience Tim became a test pilot and was subsequently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Special Forces operations. In May 2009 Tim was selected as an ESA astronaut and after arduous training he was assigned to a mission to the International Space Station in May 2013. After many months spent in Russia learning how to operate the Soyuz spacecraft, he launched to space on 15 December 2015. During his Principia mission Tim took part in over 250 scientific experiments. He conducted a spacewalk to repair the Station's power supply, drove a rover across a simulated Mars terrain and helped dock two spacecraft. He was also actively connected with the public back on Earth - his mission focused on educational outreach, engaging more than 2 million schoolchildren across Europe in over 30 projects during his time in space. Tim Peake's New Year message was broadcast by the BBC to celebrate 2016 and in April that year, Tim ran the London Marathon from the ISS treadmill, becoming the first man to run a marathon in space. One of Tim's most cherished moments of his mission was having the opportunity to talk with the late Professor Stephen Hawking from the ISS. During their hour-long video call, they discussed many topics from their favourite music to quantum physics and the future of humanity whilst marvelling at the spectacular view of Earth from space. Tim shares the unique insights on leadership, fear and risk management, motivation and collaboration that his incredible career as a test pilot and astronaut has afforded him. He draws on his own out-of-this-world experiences to inspire audiences with his recipe for mission success and Peak(e) Performance. Tim Peake is a champion for STEM - science, innovation, exploration and adventure and delights audiences with his fascinating stories of life in space, breath-taking photographs and his unique perspective of planet Earth. See the ESA project trailer below: Tim Peake Speaking Themes Adventure, sustainability, Climate, Change, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Science, Fear & Risk, Science, Teamwork, Technology Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Change, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Science, Fear & Risk, Science, Teamwork, Technology speaker Tim Peake to speak at your next live event.  Contact us.

Marc Spelmann is a magician, illusionist, mentalist and viral star of Britain’s Got Talent (2007-). He hit the big time in 2018 when his audition went viral, earning Ant & Dec’s golden buzzer with his story of overcoming adversity. He would return in 2019 as the anonymous ‘X’, finishing runner-up in the final. He returned to BGT in 2020 for a Christmas special. ‘X’ claimed some of the biggest viral video records in BGT history, and his performances were perfectly honed after several years of planning. His final reveal and compelling message shocked and inspired the world, catapulting him into the top most watched online magicians ever. He has over 14,000 followers on Twitter, 155,000 on Instagram, 20,000 on Facebook and over 11,000 subscribers on YouTube, and he wows them all time and time again with his seemingly impossible routines. Available for private and corporate events large or small, your guests will be utterly enchanted by Marc’s up-close magic. Contact Great British Speakers today to book viral magician and illusionist Marc Spelmann for your next event. Marc Spelmann’s viral audition involved asking the four judges to choose random things including a colour of crayon and a random word in a book. He then played a video explaining that his wife had been diagnosed with cancer and both her and their daughter had to go through chemotherapy. After the video, he revealed the correct choices the judges had chosen, including the random word being spoken by his daughter two years previous. After his success in the UK, he finished as a semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent: The Champions (2019-2022), including a collaboration with AGT winner Shin Lim. Despite only recently becoming a successful public figure, Marc has over 20 years’ experience in performing, magic and writing. Self-described as a ‘mystery artist’, Marc combines the secrets of being a magician, the deductive techniques of a mind reader and the showmanship of an illusionist to create truly impossible performances. Marc Spelmann performance options Marc Spelmann close up meet and greet Marc’s small close-up meet and greets span private dinners, media events, cocktail parties and product launches. Usually reserved for more intimate occasions, Marc has impressed and baffled presidents, prime ministers, royalty and global business moguls. Marc Spelmann On stage - Real magic Every ‘Marc Spelmann on Stage’ show is bespoke and uniquely prepared for that particular client. He is able to include any client-specific messages or company ethos into the show, along with fun interactive elements to compel his audience. Marc Spelmann Parlour Show – Un’X’plainable The mere presence of the masked ‘X’ at an event is a showstopper. ‘Un’X’plainable’ is an innovative, thought-provoking, immersive and interactive feast for your eyes, mind and soul. Marc Spelmann Something Different - The Room of Secrets Initially created as a bespoke event for a private client, ‘The Room of Secrets’ has become one of Marc’s most popular options for small, intimate events. There is just one rule when it comes to this show: no-one speaks about what happens…in the Room of Secrets.   Marc Spelmann - Keynote Speaker Marc’s keynote speech ‘Discovering Magic’ is a gripping insight into his journey as a magician. Marc talks about his belief, his personal life, illusion and real magic. This talk is inspiring, moving and entertaining, blending beautiful moments of magic and motivation.   Marc Spelmann - Consultant, advisor and creator He may only have been in the public eye for a matter of a few years, but Marc has been designing magic for television, theatre and film for over 20 years. He’s worked on advertisement campaigns, music videos and television magic shows, as well as coaching Hollywood A-listers and musicians how to perform amazing illusions.   Each and every performance Marc is part of is tailored specifically for each client and can include brand messages or logos for a completely immersive magic act. His creative shows push boundaries and offer a unique experience that is not quickly forgotten. As a live performer, Marc is qualified to appear as a close-up magician at intimate private events, to an after-dinner entertainer, stage performer and keynote speaker for major corporate spectacles, as both Marc Spelmann and ‘X’. Clients: Audi, BMW, BT, Jaguar, Lionsgate Films, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft, Shell, Sony, Texaco, Unilever and Walt Disney. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Britain’s Got Talent, magician Marc Spelmann for your corporate event. Contact us.

Marga Hoek is that rare combination of a successful business leader who is also a visionary on sustainable business. Her experience, knowledge and passion have seen her operating at the highest level, working with presidents and political ministers, and speaking at G20, G7, and Cop 23. Ranked by Thinkers 50 as one of the top 30 new management thinkers in the world Awarded gold medal for both bestseller books The Trillion Dollar Shift & New Economy Business Best speaker available on sustainable business and capital Unique in demonstrating how ICT and advanced technology can be a force for good via disruptive, sustainable business models She is an award-winning author, contributor to print and online media, board member, and popular keynote speaker with over 1000 talks delivered. Contact Great British Speakers today to book sustainable business leader Marga Hoek for your next event. Ranked by Thinkers 50 as one of the world's top 30 new management thinkers, Marga Hoek has a passion for exploring how advanced technology can be a positive for sustainable business models. Throughout her executive career, Marga has held high-level positions in the construction and property development industries, working on projects including Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. She has also sat on the board of directors of the AEX-listed BAM for housing, developed the Dutch Sustainable Business Association De Groene Zaak, and founded the Dutch Sustainable Science Association Het Groene Brein. Marga Hoek Sustainability Writer & Author Her writing has been featured in The Huffington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, het financieele dagblad, Salt magazine, Business Green, Fortune, CEO Today, International Business Times, and The Financial Times. Marga Hoek Author of New Economy Business See Marga's superb film for New Economy Business below... In 2016, she published New Economy Business, providing tips on making the most out of windows of opportunity. This was followed up in 2018 with The Trillian Dollar Shift, a business book looking at the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals on businesses and capital. Full of over 50 case studies from industries including energy, ICT and agriculture, Marga provides anecdotes and helpful tips for leaders who want to lead transformational change and grow a sustainable business. Both books were enormously successful and won prestigious gold medal book awards. Her third book, Tech for Good: Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges, is due to be published before the end of 2023 and will look at advanced technologies and how they can help businesses move forward. Marga Hoek - Author of The Trillion Dollar Shift "The Trillion Dollar Shift" stands as a groundbreaking business publication, delving into the remarkable opportunities presented by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for businesses and capital. It showcases an impressive array of over 50 inspiring case studies from various sectors, ranging from agriculture and energy to ICT and advanced technologies. These case studies exemplify how businesses, including global titan Unilever and innovative social enterprises like Grunfos, GSMA, and Evaptainers, tackle challenges while diligently working towards achieving sustainable development goals and strategically shaping their future. This book serves as an indispensable guide for esteemed business leaders aspiring to spearhead transformational change within their respective sectors, fostering the growth of sustainable and prosperous businesses.   Marga Hoek sustainability Speaker Marga Hoek is a top-rated and very busy authoritative and inspirational keynote speaker. She has appeared at hundreds of events, to intimate audiences and wider conferences, and has worked as a moderator, panel member, and boardroom speaker. She also provides 90-minute, half-day or full-day workshops in person or virtually. Marga Hoek Speaking Topics - Change the world by business - Future business incorporates disruptive sustainability - Leadership of sustainable transformation - Macro-economic sustainable development - Sustainability around the globe - The new entrepreneur will save the world - Sustainable innovation - Sustainable investment and banking - The sustainability challenge for the boardroom - The power of ICT and advanced technologies for a better world - Reconnect business’ growth and impact - Board and CEO challenges in a changing world - Global outlook on business’ challenges Marga Hoek Keynote Talks Sustainable Business, Business for Good: How to unlock sustainable growth opportunities for businesses that will, in turn, have a positive impact upon the wider global community. ESG Investment, Finance for Good: How proper investment can create better returns and growth perspectives, and help create a better social environment. Purpose Driven Leadership: Companies and leaders need to put their purpose first in order to seize business opportunities, and retain clients and employees. Circle Economy: Seizing the opportunities of the circle economy in order to unlock new markets and customers. Diversity and Inclusion: The importance of creating an inclusive and diverse company and workplace culture. Next Generations: How to attract the next generation of employees, clients, and investors. Technology, Tech for Good: Why we need to use evolving technology for good to better business and the world. Moonshot Thinking: How to create moonshot thinking, starting with global challenges, an implement these strategies into a company, ensuring they connect with their own abilities and technology. Reinventing Strategy: Reinventing and repurposing strategy to match today’s rapid changes to ensure sustainable growth.   Clients:  US / Canada Discover Global Network (US), Google (US) World Lottery Association (WLA) (in Canada, HQ Switzerland) YPO (US) Scale Agile SAFe global Summit (US) EU Apetito (Germany), Association of MBA’s (UK), Aviva (UK), Barclays Bank (UK), DSM (NL), Belron (UK in Spain), Headspring (Financial Times & IE Business School)[1] (UK) ICIS Recycling Conference (France), Insead (France), Irish Management Institute (Ireland), Knauf Insulation (Germany), KPN (NL), Mastercard (UK), Mazars (France) MIT Belfast (Ireland), NIKE (NL), PWC (Germany), Redevco (NL), Unilever (UK), Sabanci holding (Turkey), Sweco (Sweden), TedX (NL), Aegon (NL), Constantia Flexibles (Germany) Asia Asahi Beer (Japan), LG (Korea), Standard Bank (South Africa), Fujitsu (Japan) South Africa Standard Bank Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book sustainable finance + technology speaker Marga Hoek for your corporate event. 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Maria Ramos is a leading international journalist and TV News Anchor at TRT World London. Anchoring the flagship news programme News Hour, she delivers breaking news and global headlines; her recent coverage includes Trump’s tariffs, the U.S. presidential elections, the Gaza conflict, and the Russia–Ukraine war.   Ramos’ journalism career spans global outlets including BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, Bahrain TV, and UNICEF. She’s reported across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Contact the UK’s leading presenter agent Great British Presenters today to book multilingual broadcast journalist Maria Ramos for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Born in the UK to Spanish parents, Ramos is multilingual—fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Italian, with working knowledge of classical Arabic and Turkish. A King’s College London graduate, she mentors aspiring journalists through King’s and Women in Journalism UK. Maria has worked as a TV news presenter and reporter for a number of major international channels. Maria now presents flagship programmes for TRT World in Istanbul after key on-screen roles at the BBC, Bloomberg and CNBC in London and the Middle East. During her seven years in the region, Maria worked as a newsreader in Bahrain and also reported from Syria, Jordan, Turkey and the UAE. In London, she hosted Bloomberg TV’s breakfast world news and covered the 2008 financial crisis from London and Spain. Beyond the newsroom, Ramos is a highly sought-after Master of Ceremonies and Moderator, regularly leading high-level international and government events. Her focus areas include humanitarian, environmental, and global affairs, with clients such as the European Parliament and the United Nations, in particular for UN World Tourism Day in Riyadh. An ardent advocate for sustainability, she has worked as Media Advisor to the CEO of Formula E, the world’s premier electric car racing series. She was instrumental in building global media and institutional relationships, including with the UN and Greenpeace. Ramos co-founded a UK–Spain media consultancy advising European firms on sustainability and infrastructure across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East in order to elevate voices/stories from her heritage. Now, she is developing a new TV programme showcasing leading voices from the Hispanic world – launching soon. Clients include UNWTO, World Travel & Tourism Council, EBU Broadcasting Union, European Parliament, TRT World, Doha Forum, Investopia, EU Green Week, UNCTAD, Unicef, and Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Here Maria tells us why she finds her work so exhilarating Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to book corporate presenter Maria Ramos for your next live event or corporate video.

An advocate for artists since a young age, Marine Tanguy managed her first gallery at age 21 and opened her first art gallery in Los Angeles at age 23. After seeing the restrictiveness of the traditional gallery model, Marine launched MTArt Agency in 2015. She is an in demand award-winning international entrepreneur and inspirational business speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book art entrepreneur Marine Tanguy for your next event. MTArt is the first talent management agency for influential visual artists worldwide. B Corp certified, MTArt supports artists commercially through brand partnerships and commissions for public spaces, as well as collectors. Marine Tanguy was awarded Forbes 2018 30 under 30 Europe: Art & Culture and is a finalist for the 2019 NatWest Everywoman Awards. She is a writer and keynote speaker on contemporary art and art investment. Her talks include two TEDx Talks on how to transform cities with art and how social media visuals affects our minds. Here Marine Tanguy talks to citizenM Artist Adelaide Damoah... About MTArt Founded in 2015, MTArt Agency is an award-winning talent agency which represents the top visual artists. While the art world concentrates on selling art on walls for a few, the focus is on investing in the top artists who could inspire everyone. Every month, the agency reviews 200 portfolios of artists. Our selection committee select artists with innovative techniques, inspiring content and strong visions. For the artists who sign with the agency, MTArt covers their studio costs, sells their works, implement cultural & commercial partnerships and offers press exposure. This is how they accelerate their artistic reputation, visibility and success. On average, MTArt artists have seen their works grow 150% in value year-on-year while signed to the agency, gain credibility in the industry and increase their exposure by 370%. MTArt artists give one piece of art to the agency’s private collection each year which is now valued at over £320k. They now have two offices - in London and Paris and want MTArt Agency to eventually rival the major Hollywood talent agencies. See Marine in a video promo for Chole... Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TEDx speaker Marine Tanguy for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

An Olympic swimmer and multiple world record breaker, Mark Foster has grown into one of the most recognised and respected names in British sport. He has been seen on billboards and buses for well over a decade in his multiple roles as brand ambassadors for companies including Speedo and Wellman. Mark Foster is a smart, humorous and engaging host and speaker. He draws upon his career as an international swimmer, high-profile commentator and popular TV presenter to inspire and keep his audience hooked. As well as inspiring individuals and teams with his sporting achievements, he also reflects on the role his personal life has played in his professional performance. Despite his achievements, it was only in 2017 that Mark Foster opened up about being gay and how that affected his career, and he now speaks to build awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Olympic swimmer and LGBTQ+ speaker Mark Foster for your next event. Mark Foster burst onto the international swimming scene at 16 years old, representing England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games. He went on to represent his country for 23 years and became one of Britain’s most decorated swimmers. Throughout his remarkable sporting career, he won 47 major international medals, competed at five Olympic games, was World Champion six times, European Champion 12 times, Commonwealth Champion twice, and broke the world short course freestyle world record an impressive eight times. He was also chosen as the flag bearer for team GB at the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony. Mark Foster Television Presenter Since retiring from swimming, Mark has become a familiar face on television, and his award-winning partnership with Clare Balding, from the aquatics centre during the Olympics in 2012, made him a household name. Mark’s expertise and natural style saw him co-hosting the swimming World Championships in 2013 alongside Gabby Logan and Rebecca Adlington. Mark reunited with Clare as a regular presenter on the Clare Balding Show (2015-2016) series for BT Sport. He has been a regular participant on TV shows including Countdown (1982-), Question of Sport (1970-), Celebrity MasterChef (2006-), Come Dine With Me (2005-), Through the Keyhole (1987-), Beat the Star (2008-), Superstars (1973-2012), The Weakest Link (2000-), Celebrity Juice (2008-), The Million Pound Drop (2010-2015; 2018-2019), and was on the sixth series of Strictly Come Dancing (2004-) coming 11th. In 2024, Mark was part of the BBC's swimming presenting team at the Paris Olympic Games. Mark Foster Charity Work Since retiring from competitive swimming, Mark has taken on an enormous amount of charity work. He is an ambassador for Sportsaid and Pools 4 School – for which he regularly appears on BBC TV news and local radio shows, works alongside LGTBQ+ charity Stonewall and sexual health charity The Terrence Higgins Trust; he appeared on Let’s Dance for Sport Relief (2009-2017) in 2010, supported ActionAid’s PoverTee Day in 2009 by having a T-shirt painted on his torso, and became patron of the Anaphylaxis Campaign in memory of a friend who died from severe allergies. He won £10,000 for the charity through appearing on Who Wants to be a Millionaire (1998-). He has been a celebrity judge for the Miele Fashion Prize in aid of children’s charity Sparks, worked alongside British Gas to encourage people to learn to swim, supported Grey-Away Day to promote prostate cancer awareness, and has support Movember by growing facial hair every November. In 2013, Mark established the Mark Foster Swimming Academy for young swimmers aged 11-17. Mark Foster - Public Speaking Mark’s post-swimming career has seen him reinvent himself as a successful motivational speaker and is now one of the most popular motivational speakers on the circuit. His ability to talk to a variety of audiences about a wide range of subjects makes him a highly sought after speaker. In 2017, Mark came out as gay and explained that he thought his sexuality would negatively impact his professional swimming career, and that is why he hid it. But since he revealed his true identity, he has become a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ issues. Mark Foster - Speaking Topics - Drive and Determination - Going for Gold - Legends - Motivation - Peak Performance - Overcoming Adversity Mark Foster Speaking Clients Mark Foster has worked alongside industry giants such as British Gas, Huffington Post, Wellman Nutritional Products, Ted Baker, Jaguar, Just For Men, Speedo, , La Redoute, Lloyds Bank, Barun, BT, EE, American Express. Having spent over two decades as an elite athlete, Mark Foster has learned valuable lessons in performing under pressure, strategy and discipline. Mark is friendly, personable, down-to-earth, accommodating and motivational. If you’re after a passionate, inspirational and successful LGBTQ+ speaker, look no further than Mark Foster. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book swimmer and LGBTQ+ speaker Mark Foster for your corporate event. Contact us.

Mark Lemon is an award-winning children’s author, podcaster, grief & mental health speaker and bereavement ambassador for children's charity, Winston's Wish. When Mark was 12-years-old his father was murdered and he has now dedicated his life to helping children, young people and adults struggling to come to terms with their grief and mental health. Contact Great British Speakers today to book child bereavement speaker Mark Lemon for your next event. Mark Lemon has carried out public speaking engagements for Natwest, presented at conferences and facilitated interviews for The Good Grief Festival. Mark has spoken publicly on Sky News, London Live Television, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio Bristol, Solent, Yorkshire and has written articles for the Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Independent and METRO. Mark has read to assemblies and facilitated workshops in primary schools across the UK. Mark Lemon Podcaster In 2019, Mark launched his successful podcast, Grief Is My Superpower. With over 80,000 downloads the podcast has been praised by those finding comfort in their grief and mental health. The podcast has been ranked in the Top 10 Shows Charts on Apple Itunes with guests including The Right Honourable Stuart Lawrence, Jesse James Wood, Gabby Allen, Candice Brathwaite, and more. See Mark on BBC Points West: Mark Lemon - Talk topics: Grief and Mental Health • Surviving childhood trauma. • Supporting a colleague through grief. • Recognising the warning signs to support a member of staff. • How to support a child or young person with their grief and trauma. • Recognising the warning signs for how to support a school pupil. • How to channel your grief to succeed in life. Mark Lemon - Writing Mark is now using his childhood trauma to inspire schools and organisations to open up the conversation surrounding the taboo subject of grief and mental health. Mark started writing and publishing books after noticing a lack of diversity in children’s books, and as a father of two dual heritage children himself, knew something had to change. His series of books feature his own children, Otis and Thea Lemon, and his debut title Otis Lemon & The Spectacular Submarine was awarded the Platinum Junior Design Award for the Children’s Book of The Year in 2016. With his latest award-winning book, The Magical Wood, Mark drew on his own childhood trauma following his father’s murder when he was just 12 years old. Published on the 26th anniversary on his father’s death, The Magical Wood has been praised by families who are coping with grief or anticipating the death of someone they love. Mark Lemon School Author Visits • Assembly readings plus Q&A. • Writing and designing your own story workshops. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book grief ambassador and mental health speaker Mark Lemon for your next live event or video.  Contact us.

Mark Maciver – otherwise known as SliderCuts – has been a barber and hair stylist since 2003. In that time, he has built up an impressive client list, including Stormzy and Tinie Tempah. With a social media following of over 220,000 across platforms, Mark has built up an impressive platform where he documents his styling. His many years in the industry, plus his extensive knowledge of the business, make him a trusted figure in the community. His skills have won him a Black British Business Award in 2018 and a nomination for an Evening Standard Business Award in 2019. He is often praised as one of the UK’s top black business owners. Anting to use his expertise and success to help others, he has been involved in far-reaching campaigns such as Nike’s “Nothing Beats a Londoner” campaign and Facebook’s 2018/9 “Let’s Get to Work” campaign. He also provides training and workshops in the workplace. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Diversity, Inclusion and Equality SliderCuts barber speaker Mark Maciver for your next event. As well as offering volunteering, apprenticeships and paid positions in his barbershop, Mark Maciver runs a runner scheme which helps support people aged 13-16 whilst imparting guidance for bettering their future. He also runs a SliderCuts masterclass and mini masterclass. They explore the fundamentals of being a successful barber and businessperson, providing essential tips and tricks to succeed in business. One aspect of his career that Mark really appreciates is how comfortable the customer feels with them. They often talk about their difficulties, such as financial problems, and he believes “we all struggle at times in our lives, so I’m happy I can help in some way. Even if it’s just to listen.” He has since partnered with Mastercard for their “Nobody in the Dark” campaign, which helps the digitally and financially excluded. Mark Maciver - Media Work In 2019, Mark released his debut book, Shaping Up Culture. It was released in conjunction with his YouTube channel and was full of practical tips and information on being a successful entrepreneur.   Mark has appeared on The Idol Podcast, where he spoke about overcoming your fears, running a successful business, and persevering until you succeed. In 2020, he spoke on the How to Cut it in the Hairdressing Industry podcast, talking about his determination, his commitment, and how to manage a thriving business and a young family   Mark Maciver - Famous Faces Whilst he doesn’t necessarily see himself as a ‘celebrity barber’, he appreciates that the calibre of his clientele helps promote his work. His past clients include boxer Anthony Joshua, basketball player Lebron James and footballers Wayne Routledge and Jermaine Jenas, actors Adam Deacon, Cynthia Erivo and Richard Blackwood, and singers Dizzee Rascal, Plan B, Marvin Humes, and Nelly.   Mark Maciver Motivational Speaker As well as his successful barbershop, Mark is a popular speaker who wants to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation. He joined a long list of leading figures, such as David Cameron and Bill Gates, working with Speakers for Schools. It was alongside them that he spoke to young people at school or home during the pandemic. He talked about how he started his business, how he managed to succeed, how to balance success, finding a work/life balance, monitoring physical and mental health, and important lessons he learnt along the way. He also used this opportunity to promote barbering and hairdressing as a serious career, not just a stopgap in people’s employment. Mark Maciver - Speaking Topics - Entrepreneurship - Black-Owned Business - Diversity, Inclusion and Equality - Work/Life Balance - Barbering Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book celebrity barber Mark Maciver for your corporate event. Contact us.

Mark Wright is one of the most recognisable television and radio presenters in the UK. He first appeared on our screens in 2010 as part of the original cast of ITV2’s The Only Way is Essex (2010-). He was an instant hit and proved to be so popular with fans that ITV offered him a place in the 2011 series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here (2002-), where he was the runner up. Mark’s television career has grown and grown, but he has also expanded into passion projects away from the silver screen. Contact Great British Speakers today to book television personality Mark Wright for your next event.   Before he became a staple on our screens, Mark Wright was a semi-professional football player for the youth teams of Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham. Once he hit 18, he moved up to Southend United, which he balanced with freelance club promoting. It was whilst doing this that he was spotted by a TV producer and he replaced football with presenting. Mark Wright TV Personality After finishing second in the jungle, Mark was snapped up to front a number of popular television shows, including Mark Wright’s Hollywood Nights (2012), Party Wright Around the World (2014), Take Me Out: The Gossip (2012-2016) which is the companion show to the dating show Take Me Out (2010-2019), Surprise Surprise (1984-2001; 2012-2015), and CBBC’s Dengineers (2015-). In 2014, he took part in the twelfth series of the prime-time show Strictly Come Dancing (2004-), partnering with professional dancer Karen Hauer. They made it to the final in which they came fourth. He has also guest hosted popular television shows such as Channel 5’s The Bachelor (2003-2019), and This Morning (1988-) alongside Rochelle Humes. As well as being front and centre presenting popular shows, Mark can often be seen as a guest on panel and reality shows, including Who Do You Think You Are? (2004-), Loose Women (1999-), Blankety Blank (1979-), Celebrity Juice (2008-), I’ll Get This (2018-), Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009-2017), and Comic Relief (1985-). In 2017, Mark crossed the pond and co-hosted American show Extra! (1994-) alongside U.S actor and presenter Mario Lopez, where he interviewed a wide range of celebrities including James Cordon, Millie Bobby Brown, and Kim Kardashian. Mark Wright Heart FM Presenter As well as our television screens, Mark can be hard on Heart FM Radio. He has been hosting shows since 2012, including the Friday and Saturday slot ‘Club Classics’, the main Monday-Thursday slot, and his own weekend show filled with feel-good party tracks. Mark has also shown off his DJ-ing skills at private and public events around the world, including in Ibiza. Regardless of his success on the silver screen, Mark hasn’t abandoned his love of sports and fitness completely. Mark signed for Crawley Town football team in 2020 where he played against Leeds United in the FA Cup. He left Crawley Town at the end of the 2020-21 season, and now lends his skills to charity work, participating in Soccer Aid (2016-) in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. In 2021, Mark featured in a mini-series for the BBC titled Mark Wright: The Last Chance (2021) which followed his efforts to revive his professional football career. Thanks to this love for sport, he has become a go-to reporter for a variety of fitness-related programmes, including ITV’s Daybreak (2010-2014) and their mini-series Downsize in Dubai (2010). He amalgamated all his passions for sport and fitness by launching his own app, Train Wright, which focusses on health, fitness, and nutrition. This then led him to host the London Marathon coverage in 2020. Mark Wright Corporate Work Mark Wright soon expanded his brand, releasing his own range of fragrances, and taking up roles with big brands such as Candy Crush, Littlewoods, Matalan, and Oykos. Alongside his wife, actress Michelle Keegan, he owns a number of properties which he develops and sells on, and is keen to have his own property programme. His vast experience on camera and at live events, as well as his charm and charisma, make him the perfect choice to host your event. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book television and radio host Mark Wright for your corporate event. Contact us.

Marvin Humes is a singer, radio DJ and television presenter who found fame in the boyband JLS, who came second place in The X Factor in 2008. After The X Factor,  the band found success with their first first two singles which both went to number one in the UK as did their debut album. JLS won a string of MOBO awards, including Best Song and Best Newcomer in 2009, Best UK Act and Best Album the following year and in 2012 winning their fifth MOBO award for Best Video. After a five years and 5 number one hit singles, JLS split in December 2013, but reunited in 2021 with a comeback tour. Marvin Humes and the band went on a further tour of the UK in 2023. In the intervening years Marvin Humes established himself as a TV presenter and radio DJ, starting in 2013 presenting Capital Radio’s Friday evening programme before progressing to the Monday to Friday late show. In 2014, Humes presented The Vodafone Big Top 40 which was broadcast every Sunday on Capital, Heart and other commercial stations. In 2023, Marvin Humes was a contestant in ITV's 23rd series of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Contact Great British Speakers today to book JLS singer, radio DJ and television presenter Marvin Humes for your next event. Marvin Humes on TV Marvin Humes was on TV long before The X Factor and JLS fame, appearing in Holby City from 2000-2003. When he was 14 he appeared in  a children's programme called K-Club, which helped people with computers and how they work. Marvin returned to the TV screens in 2013, when he co-presented ITV's This Morning with his wife Rochelle Humes, the singer from girl band The Saturdays. The couple then became regular stand-in presenters until 2015. From 2014-2017 Marvin Humes was co-presenter on BBC One's The Voice and from 2016, Humes has co-presented BBC's Children in Need appeal with his wife. Since 2019, Marvin Humes and his wife have presented The Hit List, a music-based quiz show where pairs of contestants have to name as many hit songs and artists under pressure. In 2020 Marvin made TV history by becoming the first ever man to present on ITV's Loose Women, an episode that also had an all-man panel. In November 2023, Marvin Humes was a contestant on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, something he said he had always wanted to do but a challenge which terrified him. Marvin Humes and Charity JLS have a strong commitment to charity and raising money for good causes and created The JLS Foundation which raises money for six charities: Cancer Research UK, Rays of Sunshine, Brook, Childline, BeatBullying and the MS Society. Despite the band splitting, the foundation still continued to function and Marvin Humes along with the other members of the band remained committed to continuing the foundation. All sales from the JLS number hit single "Love You More" went to Children In Need. The band performed at the Children In Need Rocks Manchester concert performing in 2012 and the following year Marvin and the other three band members appeared on Children In Need, singing a medley of songs on the EastEnders set. They have helped raise money for Comic Relief, starring in comedy sketches with both Miranda Hart and James Corden. The band visited Uganda for Sport Relief in 2012 and hosted a JLS Sing for Sport Relief concert. Aside from JLS, Marvin worked with Marie Curie charity for terminally ill cancer patients and with wife Rochelle, worked with NSPCC to raise money for children. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book the JLS singer, DJ and tv presenter for your next event.  Contact us.

Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker. His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors in the U.K. and internationally. His insights on change, as someone who has made such a huge and fundamental change himself, apply to everyone in all areas of professional and personal life. His is a story filled with courage and determination; after 39 years in a woman’s body, Matt began his transition in 2013, supported by his friends and family – after years of suppressing his true feelings – to physically become his true self. Contact Great British Speakers today to book LGTBQ+ transgender speaker Matt Ellison for your next event. After almost four decades of fear, Matt chose to make one of the most difficult, but in a way, also the easiest, decisions he had to make. His rewarding journey was filled with shame and triumph, humour, hurdles and joy. Matt spent most of his life worried that his friends and family wouldn’t understand or accept the “new” Matt, but he needn’t have: “It’s been an incredible journey; I don’t know why I was so scared.” Inspiring stories of how his loved ones and his students were quick to accept his transition is a common thread in his speeches. He speaks with such courage and passion on the changes that he has been through, educating audiences on how mankind deals with change. Since transitioning, Matt has been the co-chair of FTM London, the UK’s leading support group for trans men, has engaged with NHS England to help improve trans care, has educated businesses on the legislation and safe practices for those transitioning and is an avid support of trans rights charities. Matt Ellison - transgender speaker Tailored towards his audience, transgender speaker Matt’s talks have something to offer all audiences, including healthcare, business, education, emergency services, and political and religious groups. Depending on the client’s requirements, Matt delves deep in the mind of what it feels like to be a transgender person, with a story full of lows, highs and humour. . Matt educates the audience on things such as medical interventions, social aspects, safe practices for service providers and employers, as well as the legal implications of the Gender Recognition Act. Matt Ellison says: I learnt a lot during my journey and I’m proud that I successfully negotiated it without losing a single friend or family member, and moreover as a business owner I maintained every one of my clients too. I’m now able to share my insights into the many strategies I developed to do this. For example, making change can alienate those around you, but your language and tone will carry others with you, and having a strong and willing team around you is imperative to be successful, whether that’s within a business or undergoing gender transition. There are many other parallels with aspects of my journey and the business environment and I hope to be able to share and expand on these with you. Matt Ellison on TV Matt Ellison has been consulted and interviewed on many occasions. He was recently seen on TV in the high-profile Channel 4 documentary ‘Me and My Penis’ (below), which broke many taboos, covering sex, psychology and men’s mental health issues. . . Matt Ellison - transgender speaker topics - Change, Courage & Motivation - Adversity - Diversity & Inclusion - Equality & Rights - Ethics - Gender & Identity & Gender Bias - Social Norms - UK Gender Recognition Act - Mental Health & Wellbeing - Trans Awareness & Acceptance Matt Ellison is an entertaining, inspiring and thoughtful transgender speaker, powerfully exploring topics around diversity and inclusion, resilience, courage, change and the LGBTQ+ community. His insights into change – as someone who has made a fundamental change himself – applies to everything in someone’s personal and professional life. Tailored towards the audience, transgender speaker Matt has something to offer all audiences, including healthcare professionals, businesses, educational institutions, emergency services, political and religious groups, plus more. Depending upon requirements he can delve deep into the mind of what it feels like to be transgender with a story full of highs, lows and humour. He can educate the audience around such things as the medical interventions, social aspects, safe practices for service providers and employers, as well the legal implications of the Gender Recognition Act and the popular Q&A if requested gives the opportunity to answer all those burning questions. Matt Ellison - Transgender speaker clients Leading transgender speaker Matt has worked with clients of all sizes including, Boden, City of London Corporation, the College of Mental Health Pharmacy, eBay, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota, Fidelity International, HM Courts and Tribunals, KFC, Lacoste, Lloyd’s of London, Mars, NatWest, Nest, NHS, Rituals, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, RNLI, South Wales Police, Urban Outfitters, Veracode and Westminster University. Matt Ellison’s public and private clients, small and large, have all learned how to improve diversity and inclusion in their workforces, and how this allows them to recruit from a greater talent pool, helps their employees feel happier in the workplace and in turn, feel more motivated and perform better. With an increasing number of trans folk having the courage to transition, yet with so many still facing discrimination and ignorance, transgender issues and diversity & inclusion, are currently more relevant than ever. A Chat with Matt Ellison As part of our 'Chat with...' podcast series at Great British Speakers, our director Jane Farnham sat down with Matt Ellison to talk about his personal and professional life as a transgender man, his experience of hate, the importance of being your true self, and how to implement successful change. 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Matt Parker is a mathematician, physicist and engineer and a stand-up comedian. Sometimes simultaneously. His book Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors, a Sunday Times Bestseller, is out now in the UK and is published in the US in January 2020. Contact Great British Speakers today to book maths comedian Matt Parker for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289.   Matt Parker is a stand-up comedian, #1-best-selling maths author and person who makes videos for the internet as well as an engaging, entertaining but technical keynote speaker for conferences and corporate events. Matt is a popular host and after-dinner speaker and his many audiences have included financial, accounting, insurance and networking companies including events at the Houses of Parliament, the Royal Society and the Royal Institution. He has been the entertaining keynote speaker at conferences for database developers, financial consultants and of course teachers. He can also host conferences, award ceremonies and company sports days (but not all at once). Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt now lives in the UK but travels more than he probably should. Matt performed a new maths-comedy show (based on his book Humble Pi) at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and continues a sell-out tour in the UK this year. Based in the Mathematics Department at Queen Mary, University of London, Matt gives maths and physics talks for secondary schools students and adult audiences all across the UK and internationally. His geekish style of stand-up is also seen in comedy clubs across the country, including several shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe that played to sold-out audiences. In his remaining spare time, Matt writes for newspapers such as The Times and The Guardian as well as talking about Maths on everything from BBC Radio 4 to GMTV. His favourite number is currently 496. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book STEM stand-up comedian Matt Parker for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us

Max Whitlock OBE is one of the most successful gymnasts in British history with over 30 major titles, including 10 Commonwealth medals, 1 World Cup title, 8 European Championship medals, 8 World Championship medals and 6 Olympic medals to his name. As of 2022, Max is the most successful gymnast on the Pommel Horse, with at least 14 medals in this discipline alone. An extremely inspiring, popular and friendly public figure, Max is a leading role model for younger generations of athletes. He connects with his audience on a personal level whilst sharing insights into his personal and professional life, as well as sharing how you can reach and stay at the top of competitive industries. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Olympic Gymnastic Legend Max Whitlock for your next event. Max Whitlock was first introduced to gymnastics at age seven, going on to join the Sapphire School of Gymnastics. When he was 12, he joined his coach Klemen Bedenik in Slovenia to continue his training, before joining the South Essex gymnastics club upon his return to England. He first burst onto the competitive gymnastics scene in 2010 where he won three medals at the Commonwealth Games, before making his debut at the World Championships the following year. He made his mark on the public at the 2012 London Olympics, before making history in 2015 by being the first British man to win gold at a World Championships. He would go on to further success at the 2016 Rio Olympics where he won the first medal for Great Britain in the all-around event for over 100 years, before becoming the first British gold medallist in artistic gymnastics and the pommel horse, winning both within an hour of each other. In 2017 he became the first British athlete to defend a gymnastics world title; within the next year he would go on to win medals at the Commonwealth, European and World Championships. By the time the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games came along in 2021, he had managed to hold on to his European and World titles, and go on to retain his Olympic Pommel Horse title. He competed at the 2024 Paris Games - his final Olympics - but was unable to defend his title, coming 4th in the Pommel Horse. Since becoming one of the most inspirational and impressive athletes in the country, Max and his wife have wanted to give back to the gymnastic community, so they set up the Max Whitlock Gymnastics Club. The club’s aim is to provide quality, productive and fun classes for children and aspiring gymnasts up and down the country. In 2020, Max released his first book, The Whitlock Workout: Get Fit and Healthy in Minutes, where he shares his own fitness and workout tips, as well as healthy and nutritious recipes. The book was so well received it made it to the top 100 of Amazon’s Gymnastics Books list. Thanks to his success in the sport, Max was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours List, which was upgraded to an OBE in 2022. Max Whitlock Public Speaking Through his sport, Max has shown extreme drive and determination to become the best within his field of expertise. Max is now a popular member of the corporate circuit, ideal for audiences looking for business or sport motivation. As a relatable figure for young people, a role model for aspiring athletes and gymnastics and someone with traits desired by those in the business world, Max is ideal for a whole host of events in the search for an effective motivational speaker. Max Whitlock Speaking Topics - Olympic Games - Drive and Determination - Overcoming Obstacles - Controlling Your Own Success Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Olympic Medal Winning Gymnast Max Whitlock for your corporate event. Contact us.

Mehreen Baig is a presenter, activist and blogger who is on a mission to give a voice to young British Asian women. She has over 20k Instagram followers and growing. Mehreen’s writing has often covered subjects surrounding Asian women that have been considered taboo. As a result, she has featured in coverage by the BBC, The Telegraph and The Observer. Contact Great British Speakers today to book diversity speaker, presenter, activist, and blogger Mehreen Baig for your next event. In 2016, Mehreen took part in BBC 2’s BAFTA-winning documentary Muslims Like Us, which followed a diverse group of Muslims living together in a house. She gave a passionate speech when collecting the award for Reality & Constructed Factual at the 2017 BAFTAs. On the back of her breakthrough appearance in that programme, Mehreen was widely interviewed and was invited to speak at conferences around the world including The Women’s Economic Forum in New Delhi. She has presented segments of BBC1’s Sunday Morning Live and The One Show. In 2018 Mehreen fronted BBC documentaries: Islam, Women and Me and Lost Boys? What’s Going Wrong For Asian Men. Mehreen has worked as an English teacher in a North London secondary school since graduating from the Institute of Education and was the youngest member of staff to be promoted to a senior role within her first five years. She is passionate about education and empowering young women. Mehreen Baig is available for motivation and inspirational speaking, women’s events, personal appearances and brand campaigns. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Mehreen for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Founder of Little Venice Cake Company Mich Turner is a qualified Food Scientist and has over 25 years experience in the industry. She is described as ‘Queen of Couture Cakes’ thanks to her multi-award-winning designs and A-list clientele. Among her many accolades, Mich has been named as Harper’s Bazaar & CHANEL Entrepreneur, and her company recognised as a Walpole Luxury Brands of Tomorrow. A successful writer and author of six internationally bestselling books. As well as live demonstrations Mich hosts awards and is an accomplished speaker on business and entrepreneurship, creativity and what drives her own inspiration as well as a light-hearted insight into the world of celebrities through their cakes. In 2010, Mich received an MBE for her services to the catering industry. Contact Great British Speakers today to book celebrity baker & speaker Mich Turner MBE for your next event. Mich Turner originally trained as a professional Food Scientist and was Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding her hugely successful Little Venice Cake Company in 1999, creating a brand that she continues to develop today. Mich Turner Celebrity Cake Clientele Achieving worldwide recognition for her stunning creations Mich has made over 10,000 bespoke cakes including those for Her Majesty The Queen, Pierce Brosnan, David Beckham, Sir Paul McCartney, Simon Cowell, Gordon Ramsay and Madonna.   Considered an authority on the subject of cake baking and decoration, Mich regularly hosts master classes as well as creating cakes for luxury and premium brands. She was presented as a Life Member of Scottish Association of Master Bakers in 2016 and is recognised as a SatinIce Artist of Excellence. In addition to hosting live cake demonstrations, Mich judges competitions internationally and is a consultant to a number of key businesses both in the UK and overseas. She makes frequent TV and radio appearances, as a judge on the hugely successful ITV1 series of Britain’s Best Bakery and most recently BBC Saturday Kitchen and Steve Wright in the Afternoon Show on BBC Radio 2. She is a successful writer and author of six bestselling books including the brand new “Have Your Cake and Eat It”; Nutritious, Delicious Recipes for Healthier Everyday Baking. Mich continues to be a brand ambassador for Create and Craft and this autumn the first Mich Turner Collection of Afternoon Tea Fine Bone China in association with William Edwards launches exclusively with Fortnum and Mason.   Mich Turner - Speaking & Hosting As you'd expect, Mich can talk around a number of subjects including, celebrity anecdotes, Women in business, cookery science, creativity and inspiration. Her latest talk is around the environment. Climate change is a hot topic impacting all our lives.  But how many people know in the UK we currently throw away 10 million tonnes of food every year – equivalent to 156Kg per person.  Valued at £20 billion FOOD WASTE generates over 25 million tonnes of harmful greenhouse gases – equivalent to that generated by 4.4 million cars on the road for a year. Get in touch with us at Great British Speakers where we can provide you with more details on the latest exciting and topical talk by Mich. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book British baker Mich Turner for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Olympic and World Champion. 12x Gold 0x Silver 0x Bronze 2x RTS TV Commentator of the Year Business Performance Speaker & Coach Michael Johnson is a legendary four-times Olympic gold world record holder famed as the best 200 and 400-metre sprinter in the history of athletics. In a career spanning 11 years, Michael dominated the international scene where he amassed a spectacular 19 international gold medals.  As an athlete, Michael achieved many firsts, becoming the first man ever to be ranked number 1 in the world at both 200 metres and 400 metres, the first man to win both events at an Olympic Games and the first man to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 400m.  Michael broke the world record for 200m and 400m during his career and retired in 2000 with four Olympic gold medals and nine World Championship gold medals to his name.  Working on the principle that to be successful in anything you must start with a goal, Michael believed that only the individual can determine what success means for them. For him, it was not being the fastest man, but becoming the best athlete that he could possibly be. It was this goal that enabled him to map out the steps he had to take and motivated him to train hard every day and to commit to the sacrifices involved.  Since retiring from athletics, Michael has used his philosophy of success and goal setting and applied it to various business ventures and projects supporting young people.  Michael has also established himself as a leading corporate motivational speaker having worked with companies such as Microsoft, Sony, UBS, Bank of Scotland, and Proctor and Gamble. Michael is also a regular on British TV, forming part of the BBC Sport athletics commentary team. Contact Great British Speakers today to book legendary athlete Michael Johnson for your next event. Michael Johnson credits his achievements to a consistent philosophy of success that he applied over his 11  year career. He learnt early on that the amount of success he experienced was directly related to his level of effort. This coupled with a very clear goal has been career to his phenomenal success. His philosophy of success honed during his career has been applied to his various ventures since retiring from athletics. In 2024, Michael was part of the BBC's athletics presenting team at the Paris Olympic Games. Michael Johnson Career Post Athletics One of his the ventures established since retiring is Michael Johnson Performance, a sports performance training company that provides training and consulting to professional athletes, sports teams and youth athletes all over the world. More recently he founded Michael Johnson Young Leaders, providing young people from around the world who have faced and overcome adversity with the tools to  achieve a better future for themselves and their communities. By focusing on sport, leadership and community engagement, the Michael Johnson Young Leaders programme gives them the confidence, skills and resources to make a positive impact on the future. Participants experience a once-in-a lifetime journey, which begins at the cutting-edge Michael Johnson Performance Centre and is followed by a year-long program of mentoring and support in their own communities and continued through a  lifetime of credible connections and networks.  Michael has also achieved success as a television commentator and personality, working for BBC sport. Away from the corporate world he serves on the board of the Laureus World Sports Academy, whose Sport For Good Foundation seeks to achieve social change through the use of sport for children affected by social and political hardships. Michael Johnson | Speaking Topics Michael has established himself as a sought-after corporate speaker, working with large global companies such as Microsoft and Proctor & Gamble. His talks can be adapted to the needs of the organisation and audience but popular topics include: - Motivation  - Goal setting  - Performing under pressure  - Data-driven performance  - Overcoming obstacles  - Culture  - Entrepreneurial experience - Philanthropy and sport for development Hire legendary four-times Olympic gold world record holder and inspirational speaker Michael Johnson for your next corporate talk or event by contacting us at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call  +44 1753 439 289 to speak to a member of the Great British Talent team. Contact Us

Michael Maisey went from former gang member, addict and suicidal convict to successful award-winning author, motivational speaker and the founder of a successful not-for-profit organisation. As a youth and teenager, Michael’s life was shaped by abuse, turbulence and trauma which resulted in extreme feelings of guilt and loss. This led to criminality, drink and substance abuse, with his addiction to heroin starting at 12 years old. His subsequent recovery and his transformational journey of self-reflection has seen him go on to set up and run a successful social enterprise Change is Possible, known as The CIP Project, helping people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, poor mental health, or those struggling following their release from prison. Michael’s inspirational story is detailed in his award winning book Young Offender. He has also appeared on TV, been interviewed in national newspapers and appeared on many podcasts about his life and his passion for helping others. His power as a speaker and motivator is not just telling the story of what has happened but also his deep understanding of the why. His TEDx talk has been hailed as a masterpiece. Contact Great British Speakers today to book the inspirational Michael Maisey for your next event. It was at the age of 16 that Michael received his first custodial sentence, the start of a life of crime that looked destined to destroy him. During a later prison sentence aged 18 Michael was struggling with heroin withdrawal and he tried to end his life, but his suicide attempt was thwarted by a prison guard. In that moment, Michael realised that he wanted to live. After his release from prison, Michael started his journey of recovery and self-reflection, leaving the world of drugs and addiction behind and replacing it with self-awareness and a love of helping people. In 2018, Michael set up The CIP Project, not-for-profit organisation based in the beautiful Devon countryside at a 25 acre outdoor retreat centre, providing self-development retreats and workshops. Over 2000 people suffering from addiction, mental health, PTSD and childhood trauma receive support every year through the project. Young Offender by Michael Maisey In 2019, Michael released his inspirational book Young Offender, a memoir exploring his life growing up on a West London council estate, sexual abuse, domestic violence and drug addiction. Charting his road to recovery, the book shows how deep self-reflection, a commitment to being sober and clean enabled Michael to see that change is possible and that his life could be turned around. His autobiography won two literary awards and featured as a best seller. Recognition for Michael Maisey After becoming sober and turning his life around, Michael became known for helping people in his west London community, particularly those experiencing what he had gone through. In 2014 he was honoured by the Metropolitan Police and the London Borough of Hounslow for his services to the community. Michael Maisey Talking Topics Michael talks passionately about the following three subjects in three different talks which are relatable to people from all walks of life. Harnessing the power of kindness Demystifying resilience Reframing ‘community’ from a cliché into a medicine     Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book the inspirational TEDx speaker Michael Maisey for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Michael Owen is an icon of English football, considered one of the greatest strikers of his generation. A prolific goal scorer, Owen was highly regarded for his pace, his technical ability and his powerful and accurate finishing.  During his 16 year career, Michael made 473 club appearances and scored 222 goals, and was capped 89 times for England, scoring 40 times at International level. Michael is best remembered for his time at Liverpool FC where he helped win the treble, as the team won the League Cup, FA Cup and UEFA Cup in the 2000–01. He was awarded the Ballon d’Or that season for recognition of his part in the treble. In 1998 at the age of x, Michael made his senior England debut, making him the youngest-ever England player at the time. His performance at the 1998 FIFA World Cup with an impressive solo goal against Argentina, brought him national and international acclaim as well as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award. He went on to score at three more major tournaments, the UEFA Euro 2000, the 2002 World Cup and the Euro 2004, making him the only player to have ever scored in four consecutive tournaments for England. Following eight years at Liverpool, Michael had stints at Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke City. He retired from football in 2013. His popularity remains today with 3.7 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). Since retiring from football, Michael has established himself as a highly regarded football pundit and commentator for various TV networks, including BT Sport and is known for his insightful analysis and in-depth knowledge of the game. He has also published a number of books, bred horses and been involved in various charitable causes. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Liverpool and England football speaker Michael Owen for your next event. Michael was born in 1979, in Chester. He was scouted by Liverpool Football Club when he was just 10 years old and joined their youth academy. He progressed through the ranks and scored on his senior debut for Liverpool in 1997 against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park. He became the club's youngest goalscorer at 17 years, 143 days. While working up the ranks of Liverpool, Michael continued with his studies and achieved 10 GCSEs. Despite his academic success, he was determined to make football a success and his career. In his first full season in the Premier League, Michael finished as joint top scorer with 18 goals, sharing the Premier League Golden Boot. He went on to become a prolific goal scorer and is one of just 10 players to have scored 150 or more goals in the Premier League. Michael Owen | Honours CLUB Liverpool FC FA Cup: 2000–01 Football League Cup: 2000–01, 2002–03 FA Charity Shield: 2001 UEFA Cup: 2000–01 UEFA Super Cup: 2001 Newcastle United UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2006 Manchester United Premier League: 2010–11[209] Football League Cup: 2009–10 FA Community Shield: 2010 INDIVIDUAL  Ballon d'Or: 2001 World Soccer World Player of the Year: 2001 ESM Team of the Year: 2000–01 Onze d'Argent: 2001 BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 1998 Premier League Golden Boot: 1997–98, 1998–99 Premier League Player of the Season: 1997–98 PFA Young Player of the Year: 1997–98 PFA Team of the Year: 1997–98 Premier League Premier League Player of the Month: August 1998 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award: France 1998 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1998  Premier League 10 Seasons Awards: Domestic Team of the Decade FIFA 100 English Football Hall of Fame: 2014  Golden Foot: 2017, as football legend     Michael Owen | Records Michael broke and created numerous records in his successful career, including: Owen is the youngest player to have scored for the England national team, scoring on his debut at the age of 18 years and 59 days. Owen is the only English player to have scored in four major tournaments: the World Cup, European Championships, Confederations Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. He is the only player to have scored in four different Merseyside derbies (between Liverpool and Everton) at Goodison Park. Owen is one of only six players to have scored 150 or more goals in the Premier League, with a total of 150 goals. Michael Owen | TV  In addition to appearing as football pundit and commentator for Premier League and International football, Michael Owen has appeared on a number of other TV programmes and in adverts for big-name brands.. He starred as himself in the children's television drama show Hero to Zero. In the programme, he would emerge from a full-size poster of himself in Charlie Brice's room to offer advice in times of crisis. In 2018, Michael participated in And They're Off! in aid of Sport Relief, winning the episode. In January 2022, Michael appeared on the third series of The Masked Singer as "Doughnuts". He was the seventh to be unmasked. In 2001, he was the advertising face of the breakfast cereal "Nestlé Sporties". He also appeared in several adverts for the washing powder Persil. He has been an ambassador of the Swiss watchmaker Tissot since 1998 and has a contract with car manufacturer Jaguar. Michael Owen | Horse Racing Michael Owen has a keen interest in horse racing and owns a stud farm in Cheshire, England. He has also written several books on horse racing and has been a pundit for horse racing events.He owns many racehorses, trained by Tom Dascombe.[184] He bred the horse Brown Panther which won a major race at Royal Ascot in 2011,[185] and the 2015 Dubai Gold Cup In 2017, Owen rode on Calder Prince at Ascot and finished second.. He was one of 10 amateur riders to take part in the seven-furlong 'Prince's Countryside Fund Charity' contest.     Michael Owen | Books Michael Owen has authored a number of books, starting with his first published book Michael Owen Soccer Skills from 1999. His first autobiography Michael Owen Off the Record was published in 2004 and then updated in 2006. In 2019, Michael published Reboot, his second autobiography which was said to set the record straight and lift the lid on what really happened during his career. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Liverpool, Manchester and England soccer legend Michael Owen for your next live event or corporate video. Contact us.

Misha Glenny is an award-winning journalist who made a name for himself as the BBC’s Central Europe Correspondent covering the 1989 revolutions and the wars in the former Yugoslavia. He has a Sony Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting and is also a winner of BT’s Information Security Journalist of The Year. His book McMafia: Seriously Organised Crime and DarkMarket: How Hackers Became the New Mafia were shortlisted for several prizes, and McMafia has been adapted in a joint production between AMC (in the US) and the BBC into a major television series that has recently been commissioned for a second season. Contact Great British Speakers today to book McMafia, Cyber security geopolitics writer and speaker Misha Glenny for your next event. His most recent book, Nemesis: One Man and the Battle for Rio, is the biography of the former head of a major Brazilian cocaine cartel who Misha interviewed at length in prison. Nemesis is also in development as a television drama series. Misha Glenny series Putin: Prisoner of Power was one of Audible’s best-selling politics podcasts in 2019 as was his 2020 follow up, The Rise of the Iron Men, looking at the surge in support for Trump, Johnson, Orban, Erdogan, Bolsonaro, Modi and Duterte. Misha can speak on all aspects of organised crime, from money laundering to cyber malfeasance, people smuggling and the drugs trade. He has unique insights into how new technology is reshaping traditional organised crime in the narcotics, smuggling and sex trades. He also draws on his background in geopolitics to show how great power relations are driving insecurity in cyberspace, and why companies cannot rely on government to shore-up their vulnerabilities. Misha Glenny is currently writing a new book, The Cobra Effect: A History of the Present, in which he will explain exactly why our present is so turbulent, looking back over the past century in which he has met and discussed the world with many of its key players. He is also developing a major new drama series, Amazonia, which plays out against one of the biggest dramas of all – the deforestation of the Amazon. . Misha Glenny Keynote speaking topics include: . Geopolitics and Cyber Insecurity - While the pandemic has slowed most things down, cyber-attacks and geo-political tensions have been rising steeply. In this brand new talk, Misha Glenny offers unique insights into the challenges which geo-political tensions are creating across the tech sector and specifically in the sphere of cyber security. With this usual mix of video, stunning animation and original graphics, Misha tells you what need to know about the US, Russia, China, Europe, Israel and Iran in order to keep yourself more secure. . Cyber Security - Misha exposes cyber threats to businesses while arguing that high-tech digital solutions are only part of the solution. Every member of an organisation, from top to bottom, needs to understand their role in maintaining good cyber hygiene. . Cryptocurrencies and blockchain Why are central governments so terrified of cryptocurrencies? And just what are blockchain, bitcoin and Web 3.0 anyway? Misha explains all this and more in an illuminating talk that takes us on a journey through the darker side of these technologies and their implications for you, your company and the world at large. . Global Organised Crime - From the Russian mafia to the Latin American drug cartels, Misha explains how the extraordinary growth of global organised crime - which began in the early 1990s - was triggered by the liberalisation of money markets and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. His keynotes include some jaw-dropping anecdotes gathered from talking not just to intelligence and law enforcement officials, but to the criminals themselves. . The Rise of the Iron Men – Why have so many critical democracies elected strongmen leaders who aim to change the rules of the democratic game? In a tour de force, Misha looks behind the extraordinary personalities now reshaping our world to explain the underlying trends driving their success and whether their success will be sustained. He answers the question as to whether we are now seeing the sun setting on the very idea of liberal democracy. . Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book cyber security, geopolitics, award-winning McMafia journalist Misha Glenny for your next event.

Former Royal Marine Monty Halls is a popular speaker, naturalist, TV presenter, journalist, marine biologist, travel writer and leadership expert. Monty has been leading teams into some of the world’s most remote environments for over two decades, presenting documentaries on nature, wildlife and adventuring. He is the President of the Galapagos Conservation Trust, a patron for Help For Heroes, and a Durrell Wildlife and Conservation Trust Global Ambassador. Now an in-demand business leadership expert and keynote speaker, Monty has worked with some of the biggest global companies, including IBM, Microsoft and TSB. Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer, motivational and sustainability speaker Monty Halls for your next event. MONTY HALLS - INTO THE BLUE Monty Halls’ experience as a Royal Marine set him up for the adventuring career he would go on to succeed in. Having once worked for Nelson Mandela, Monty took a change of career and moved into the expedition world, qualifying as a Marine Biologist and travelling to some of the most inhospitable environments on the planet. Since finding his own expedition company in 2003, he has since led expeditions to Malawi to explore a lake’s ecosystem and investigate poaching activity, to South Africa looking for prehistoric settlements in caves, plus no less than four circumnavigations of the globe.   MONTY HALLS - MEDIA Monty’s exploration experience brought him to the attention of television producers, and he has since worked for Channel 4, Channel 5, the BBC, the History Channel and National Geographic. He is best known for his BBC series Great Escapes (2018-), where he lived on the Scotland and Ireland coasts with his dog. He has also presented Great Barrier Reef (2012), Great Ocean Adventures (2006), Monty Hall’s Dive Mysteries (2013), Lost Worlds (2015), The Fisherman’s Apprentice (2012), WWII’S Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails (2017) and My Family and the Galapagos (2018-2020). He was also a contestant (and winner) on Superhumans (2004), a one-off programme which saw 10 people undergo extreme physical and mental tests to find Britain’s most superhuman. MONTY HALLS - CORPORATE SPEAKING Using his experience as a Royal Marine, a scientist and an explorer, Monty has become a passionate keynote and corporate speaker and course leader. In 2016, he founded ‘Leaderbox’, a training system drawn from elite sports, business, military and education that helps create a leadership culture within companies. MONTY HALLS - LEADERSHIP SPEAKER Monty’s eponymous company ‘Monty Halls Ltd’ offers a corporate leadership training programme that combines enjoyment, knowledge and engagement to create a successful leader. Whilst each package is designed specifically for the client, Monty offers practical tasks, performance analysis, and takeaways that can be used to improve performance immediately.     MONTY HALLS - KEYNOTE SPEAKING Monty is also an in-demand keynote inspirational speaker, working with small companies at intimate dinners or seminars, as well as international conferences in front of thousands of delegates. His talks are entertaining, informative, powerful, and memorable, providing honest accounts of his Royal Marines career, media experience and expeditions. MONTY’S FOUR KEY PROMISES Inspirational: What makes Monty’s talks stand out amongst the rest is their ability to inspire delegates. He catches their attention from the start, energises them, makes them listen, and inspires them to go on and help themselves. Humorous and Engaging: No team or leader succeeds without making a few mistakes along the way. Success is not all highs; you have to take the lows as well. Monty explores these moments with humour and provides methods of using mistakes to improve success. Thought Provoking: Monty’s talks ask delegates to look at themselves, to figure out what makes them tick, what helps them operate as individuals, as team players, as leaders, or as a wider organisation. All Encompassing: Monty has experience working with small and large companies, at business celebrations, intimate dinners and seminars, offering humorous after-dinner speeches, presentations and corporate workshops. MONTY HALLS - WRITING Monty’s expertise is in high demand, and he often contributes articles to global magazines and newspapers. He has also written a dozen books on expeditions, adventure and history, including Dive: The Ultimate Guide: 70 of the World’s Top Dive Destinations (2008), The Great Escape: Adventures on the Wild West Coast (2010), My Family and the Galapagos (2020), Escaping Hitler: Stories of Courage and Endurance on the Freedom Trails (2017), and bestsellers The Fisherman’s Apprentice (2012) and Commando: The Inside Story of Britain’s Royal Marines (2022). MONTY HALLS - AWARDS In 2003, Monty was awarded the Bish Medal by the Scientific Exploration Society for his services to the world of exploration. In 2010 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from Plymouth University, and in 2016 was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Diving medal by Sport Diver magazine. Clients: Citibank, BMW, Virgin, BP, IBM, P&O Cruises, Savills, Premier Foods, Gloucester Rugby, YIBC, Barclays, Lloyds TSB, Aegon, BFA, Glenfiddich, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, Zurich, Cornish Mutual, O2, Mortgage Intelligence, Mattel, LeasePlan, Hargreaves Lansdown, PTIX, Durham University, Anglian Water, The WI, Manoir, Visa Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book motivational speaker Monty Halls for your corporate event. Contact us.

Nadia Jae is a dynamic radio presenter, author, interviewer and red carpet host. Currently the host of the BBC 1xtra breakfast show and the official ITV 2 Love Island (2015-) screenings at Boxpark, Nadia has been working for various radio stations since 2012 including IamMusicTV, Westside FM, The Beat London and MTV UK, as well as being the resident DJ for Topshop and Topman. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Radio Presenter Nadia Jae for your next event. Nadia Jae is known for her down-to-earth, fun and professional presenting style and has interviewed the likes of singers Ed Sheeran and Stormzy, actors Idris Elba, Jamie Foxx, Daniel Craig and Jada Pinkett Smith, and boxer Anthony Joshua. She has also appeared on the BBC show Blankety Blank, and regularly contributes to the Love Island podcast 'The Morning After'. Nadia Jae Awards & Event Host Her relaxed style means she is often chosen to host red carpet events including for the BAFTA TV Awards, Disney, Esquire magazine, Marvel, the MOBO Awards, SBTV, and Wireless. Nadia Jae DJ As well as working for Radio 1xtra, Nadia has built an impressive CV as a freelance DJ, playing at the BRIT Awards, for Lovebox and indig02, as well as collaborating with brands including ASOS, Adidas, John Lewis, Netflix and Beats By Dre. Nadia Jae Writing Work Nadia has branched out into writing and released the book Raise Your Voice: Make Yourself Heard in a Noisy World (2022) alongside the BBC. The book provides essential advice on boosting your confidence and learning how to speak up and present in public, using writing, broadcasting and podcasting. As well as providing her own tips, the book includes advice from sportspeople, broadcaster and musicians, as well as other authority figures. A popular voice on the radio, Nadia has a social media following of over 230,000, with over 4.1 million likes on her TikTok platform alone. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Radio Presenter Nadia Jae for your corporate event. Contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience in television and media, Naomi Sesay has devoted her career to serving as a powerful advocate for diversity and inclusion, and trail-blazer for social enterprise. She is currently Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, having also been their On-Screen Diversity Executive, and Interim Head of Diversity and Inclusion. She has also worked as a senior trainer for FTSE 100 Companies. Clients that Naomi has worked with include Google, Harvard, NBC Universal, and Microsoft. Contact Great British Speakers today to book diversity speaker Naomi Sesay for your next event. As a Diversity & Inclusion expert, Naomi has delivered training for an array of organisations including Google, YouTube, NBC Universal, IPA and MTV. In 2015, Naomi won the IDOX award for journalism, recognising the impact of her inspiring work in building the confidence of local people and creating vibrant places for them to live, work and play. Naomi is also the founder and director of Billionaire Ladies Club, a growing global network of highly aspirational women looking to transform the world through entrepreneurship. She is also involved with entrepreneurial and financial mentoring platform Swiipe Wealth. She is the creator of transformational life workshops including Create Change (an entrepreneurship program for economically challenged women) and Reality Check (a youth program) all of which are paving the way to raise a more enlightened level of collective human consciousness. Naomi is also leading the very first female-centric, bio-designed, sustainable smart city in Sierra Leone. Naomi Sesay Writing. In the midst of a global economic breakdown, where politicians and economist admittedly have no clue on how to fix it, one wonders where the human being goes from here. It is becoming more and more apparent that we cannot solve a problem from the consciousness in which it was created – we’ve tried, and now we are experiencing the results. In this insightful and profoundly philosophical book, Naomi Sesay pushes the boundaries of who we seem to be, at and ethereal level, to make a case for upgrading our ways of being. The Human Upgrade is a bold statement of self which enlightens the reader towards taking full responsibility for their experiences; thus creating powerful life choices which inevitable have a massive impact on a global scale. The messages in the book are urgent, exhilarating, and inspiring. When the time comes, we will all feel the pull to upgrade ourselves, and life will appear as we’ve never seen it before. Naomi Sesay Media & Diversity Keynote Speaking. As an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker, Naomi challenges audiences to examine their emotional and cultural intelligence to create a truly diverse workforce. She has shared her insights on how to connect, resonate and powerfully lead a diverse cohort with audiences. Keynote Topics Hidden in Plain Slight - Diversity in Motion: Creating a truly diverse workface is paramount, but in our current environment, change can be slow and difficult work. This thought-provoking keynote examines how the information we currently possess lock us into unconscious holding patterns. Naomi explores how it is by interrogating our cultural, emotional, and neurological habits, we can demystify the sticking point of change, and move us into a new place of diverse thought and action. The Future of Inclusive Leadership - Nuances, Quirks, and Science: Is it possible to consciously push the dial of change toward diverse and inclusive leadership? Only if we understand the dial we push. In this interactive talk, Naomi reveals the powerful tools that leaders in the diversity and inclusion space will need to make their teams effective, agile, and precise. She examines the nuances of diversity, the importance of thought leadership, and how to utilise scientific theories on empathetically leading a diverse cohort. The Golden Thread: Human beings, by nature, are narrative beings, hardwired to connect with, learn from, and understand storytelling. We instinctively tune into stories that resonate with us. Stories can entice, enthral, warn, inspire, dictate, and command, but the most powerful ones are those which weave a thread of truth. Naomi examines the damaging effects of the stories we tell ourselves, whilst re-imaging the art of storytelling to explore powerful stories through the lens of diversity and inclusion.   Clients include: Viacom, Channel 4, Warner Bros, Heathrow, Actuarial Research Centre, McCann, HM Prison Service, IPA, Media Trust, UN Woman and BAFTA To book Naomi Sesay or find an inspirational speaker contact Great British Speakers 0044 1753 439289

Corporate presenter Natalie’s a confident, funny and articulate with a natural, relaxed style with lots of experience presenting live events, corporate videos and awards ceremonies.  She is also an environmentalist and plastics campaigner. Contact the UK’s leading corporate presenter agent Great British Presenters today to book environmental campaigner & speaker Natalie for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Natalie is an award-winning environmentalist, author, speaker, singer-songwriter and founder of City to Sea, a UK-based organisation running campaigns to stop plastic pollution at source. Natalie’s a confident, articulate and funny presenter with a natural, relaxed style. With over 500 hours of live and recorded prime-time television experience and over five years presenting live events, corporate videos and awards ceremonies, Natalie brings bags of positive energy, fun and a professional approach to all her clients. From writing scripts for camera to improvising in front of a live audience, Natalie thinks on her feet and makes people feel at ease; both on and off camera. Her specialist areas include: - Environmental Issues - Sustainability - Plastic Pollution - Climate Crisis - Change Making - Green Living - Wellbeing In 2019 Natalie won the Sunday Times Volvo Visionaries Award for her campaign work with City to Sea, and in 2018 she was listed as one of the UK’s ‘50 New Radicals’ by The Observer. In the same year the University of the West of England awarded her the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in recognition of her services to the environment. She won the Sheila McKechnie Award for Environmental Justice in 2017 for City to Sea’s #SwitchtheStick campaign and is proud to have been named Bristol 24/7’s Woman of the Year for 2018. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to book corporate presenter Natalie for your next live event or corporate video. Speaking and hosting Natalie is also on our sister site Great British Speakerswhere her keynotes topics are the environment, sustainable living and ocean plastic pollution.

Natalie Silverman is passionate about fertility education and hosts The Fertility Podcast, the UK’s first podcast dedicated to supporting people struggling to conceive. She also offers podcast consulting to creative agencies. Natalie Silverman launched the podcast in 2014 after becoming pregnant from fertility treatment and not being able to find relatable content about her experience. Since its launch, Natalie has created over 300 episodes with more than half a million downloads and listeners in over 90 countries. The podcast is always within the top 100 health podcasts globally and was the UK’s first dedicated to this topic. It has paved the way for other podcasts in the fertility space and highlighted the vital need for people suffering with infertility to hear stories from others going through the same thing. Contact Great British Speakers today to book The Fertility Podcast speaker, Natalie Silverman for your next event. Natalie Silverman’s passion for women’s health is what has kept her podcast growing over the last few years, as her passion is to empower, educate and support men and women with up-to-date credible information. Her podcast topics include Male and Female fertility, miscarriage, donor conception and surrogacy and fertility in the workplace. In 2020, Natalie launched her bespoke fertility coaching service, working one-to-one and in groups to help people better understand their emotions and support their mental health. Natalie brings empathy and compassion to this challenging conversation in all her talks about it and continues to work within the fertility sector to help bridge the gap between the patient and the industry. A regular media spokesperson, Natalie has been featured in many titles including The Times, BBC World Service, BBC 5 Live, Grazia and You magazines, talking about the impact of treatment and her very personal decision to donate her remaining embryos to science rather than having further treatment to extend her family. Natalie is keen to change the narrative on one-child families and in 2019, she joined an independent steering committee for Ferring Pharmaceuticals as part of their ‘Fertility Awks’ video campaign; she shared a story of when she was publicly challenged about not having more children. From sharing her experience of going through fertility treatment whilst hosting her breakfast radio show, Natalie was invited to speak at AXA Insurance’s Diversity and Inclusion festival where she highlighted why fertility issues need to be understood in the workplace. In January 2020, she co-founded a new initiative called ‘Fertility Matters at Work’, working with corporates to help employees understand their rights regarding fertility treatment and employers to be able to support their staff better by understanding more about the emotional toll of treatment. Natalie continues to speak in the corporate setting about this issue, most recently working with Barclays Bank. The Fertility Podcast explained: Natalie also offers a podcast consultancy service, helping companies with planning, recording and publishing successful podcasts. Her client podcasts include Biolgan Supplements, Ovusense, KPMG, Surrogacy UK, The Karamel Podcast, Little Voice Big Business and Big Change of Heart. Natalie Silverman The Fertility Podcast Speaking Topics - How to engage with niche audiences - Podcasting - Male and Female Fertility - Pregnancy - Mental Health and Wellbeing With over a decade of working for commercial radio stations, Natalie is an accomplished live or recorded presenter. She is confident in discussing fertility as an after-dinner or keynote speaker, as a webinar host or panel chair. Clients: Asda, Audible, AXA, Cancer Research Race for Life, Barclays Bank, Coca Cola, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, The Fertility Show, LinkedIn, Mercedes Benz, Netflix, Next, The North West Baby Show, Queen Mary University of London, UJIA, United Nations, and Young Jewish Care. A Chat with Natalie Silverman As part of our ‘Chat with…’ podcast series at Great British Speakers, our director Jane Farnham sat down with Natalie to talk about her life as a radio and TV presenter, her fertility journey, lessons learned about fertility, and what led her to start The Fertility Podcast. [embed]https://vimeo.com/762699960[/embed] Natalie is also a popular host at Great British Presenters and voiceover artist at Great British Voices. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Fertility Education Speaker Natalie Silverman for your corporate event. Contact us.

Natasha Saunders is a testament to the strength and mental power inside all of us; overcoming eight years of domestic abuse, she has gone on to change laws, raise millions in funds and train various police forces and government departments on their awareness, response and wellbeing throughout the workforce. Alongside extensive media and live tv work, Natasha delivers motivational and keynote speeches for various sectors. Natasha also has an innovative and engaging training session to educate, support and develop both executives and staff in their approach to business and life challenges. In a progressive business landscape, Natasha can be the element to raise mental well-being and thus, productivity and motivation levels.   Contact Great British Speakers to book motivational speaker Natasha Saunders to speak at your next corporate event. Dynamic, animated and engaging, Natasha Saunders delivers heavy subject matter whilst projecting a story of survival. Throughout Natasha is open to questions and comments, able to respond in a productive and educating way and lift the room up the celebrate our thirst for freedom and empowerment. Whether in the private or public sector, each talk can be tailored to the needs of the audience and slides and further support can be supplied after the event. Natasha is also an accomplished facilitator, regularly new recruits at the Metropolitan Police at Hendon Police College on community engagement and societal issues. Whether you need a room immersed in a journey of survival, or an explanation of how mindset is everything when wanting to succeed, Natasha is the person to deliver that content. Natasha Saunders Speaking Topics: Domestic Abuse - Corporate Wellbeing – Self Development – Politics and Current Affairs – Mental Health – Diversity and inclusion –  Feminism - Leadership and Change – Fashion – Parenting – Trauma – Resilience - Equestrian Natasha Saunders - Key Talk Takeaways: Better understanding of human development and change - the importance of a healthy organisation - mental wellbeing and emotional intelligence - understanding abuse in all its forms - the strength of human nature - the power of mindset Natasha Saunders Clients: LexisNexis, Met Police, West Sussex Police, West Yorkshire Police, Cambridge Associates, Network Homes, City of London Police, Mayor of London, Refuge Charity and more...   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book domestic abuse & motivational mental health speaker Natasha Saunders to speak at your next live event. Contact us.

Nathalie Nahai is a bestselling author, speaker, and artist with deep expertise in human behaviour, AI, and web design. Her multidisciplinary background offers a unique lens for examining today’s most complex challenges. Drawing on a strong academic foundation, Nathalie delivers compelling, high-impact keynotes on topics such as AI and agency, customer experience, brand resilience, and the psychological forces shaping AI’s role in business and society. Her insights help organizations navigate the evolving digital landscape with clarity and strategic foresight. Her acclaimed book, Webs of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion, has become a go-to resource for corporate leaders and academic institutions alike. Meanwhile, her latest work, Business Unusual: Values, Uncertainty, and the Psychology of Brand Resilience, has been recognized as a cornerstone text in modern business thinking. As a behavioral science advisor and host of The Hive Podcast, Nathalie works with industry giants such as Google, Accenture, Unilever, and Harvard Business Review, guiding them in applying behavioral science to enhance their business strategies with intention and impact.** Contact Great British Speakers today to book online ethics and psychology speaker Nathalie Nahai for your next event. Nathalie Nahai's speaking topics encompass various subjects related to human behaviour, technology, and business. Her talks delve into the psychological aspects of web design, online persuasion, and brand resilience. She explores how businesses can ethically apply behavioural science principles to enhance their strategies. Nathalie's expertise also extends to discussing the impact of technology on human behaviour, digital ethics, and the role of empathy in design. She also delivers insightful talks highlighting Gen Z's influence on brand resilience, communication strategies, and persuasive online platforms. She explores how organisations can adapt to changing consumer behaviours by prioritising trust, transparency, and meaningful customer experiences. Her discussions delve into the psychology behind resonant communication, highlighting techniques for effectively engaging customers online. Nathalie also addresses the principles behind persuasive platforms, emphasising psychological dynamics to create habit-forming customer experiences. She addresses these subjects with a focus on practical insights and real-world applications, drawing from her background in human behaviour, web design, and the arts. Her speaking engagements provide valuable perspectives on navigating the complex challenges posed by our digital age and evolving business landscape. Nathalie is a lecturer at ELISAVA (School of Design and Engineering) on their Masters programme in Human Interaction and AI, teaching ‘Transversal vision of artificial intelligence’. NATHALIE NAHAI | AUTHOR Business Unusual - Values, Uncertainty and the Psychology of Brand Resilience Public trust in institutions is at an unprecedented low, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. The challenge lies in adapting to evolving consumer values, priorities, and expectations to ensure the longevity of our businesses. "Business Unusual," drawing on the latest research and real-world examples, offers a roadmap for businesses to navigate this landscape. Through cutting-edge insights and case studies, the book demonstrates how psychological frameworks can be applied to create a resilient brand that resonates with internal and external stakeholders. It outlines various strategies, from defining core values and showcasing integrity using the "4 C's," to practical techniques for conflict resolution and trust-building. By providing actionable guidance, "Business Unusual" equips readers to construct a business that thrives in uncertainty and transformative change. It emphasizes the importance of aligning values, fostering integrity, and employing psychological tactics to reinforce trust, ultimately assisting businesses in adapting to the challenges of the post-pandemic era. Webs Of Influence (2nd Ed) - The Psychology of Online Persuasion "Webs of Influence" (2nd Edition) offers an in-depth exploration of digital persuasion, examining how commerce has evolved into a primarily online domain where competition for customer acquisition and retention is fiercer than ever. Written by Nathalie Nahai, this updated edition integrates the latest insights from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics to uncover the subtle mechanisms that shape consumer choices. As digital interactions continue to redefine the business landscape, this book provides a thorough analysis of the psychological drivers behind online decision-making and engagement strategies. NATHALIE NAHAI | PODCAST The Hive Podcast - Nathalie Nahai, In Conversation Nathalie Nahai, In Conversation is a thought-provoking series launched in 2018, offering deep explorations into the complex relationships between people, technology, and the interconnected world we inhabit. Each season takes a fresh perspective on pressing modern challenges, covering themes such as eco-psychology, digital innovation, societal transformation, and the narratives shaping our collective mindset. Dedicated to uncovering forward-thinking and inspiring solutions, the series features leading experts who are pioneering change in their respective fields. Recognized among the top 3% of global shows in popular culture and society, "Nathalie Nahai, In Conversation" frequently intersects with The Hive Podcast, welcoming distinguished guests from business, psychology, and beyond to enrich discussions about our rapidly evolving world.** As well as her own podcast, Nathalie has been invited to guest host a number of others, including the Future Talent Learning series, and The Guardian's Brain Waves and Tech Weekly. She has also hosted talks for Advava, business panels for festivals, including the Medicine Festival, the The Guardian's Changing Media Summit, and moderated panels at the Web Summit and SXSW. Nathalie has recently launched the Flourishing Futures Salon, a project designed to help leaders navigate change through transformational conversations around the dinner table, as food has always played a central role in forging deeper conversations and relationships. NATHALIE NAHAI | KEYNOTES Nathalie Nahai covers various impactful speaking topics that delve into the intricate intersections of psychology, communication, branding, and customer engagement. Here's a concise summary of each topic: Reclaiming Creativity and Self-Determination in an Age of AI As we look towards a more automated, performance-oriented future – from how we engage customers to the ways in which we work – it can be easy to believe there’s little room for our own ingenuity, imagination, and skills. Yet as technology becomes increasingly integrated into all aspects of our lives, it is precisely our ability to step back and understand others are a more meaningful level that will enable us to thrive. Nathalie takes a peel behind the hype and explore the three universal psychological needs driving human behaviour. Key takeaways You’ll discover the hidden science of how our subconscious responds to human versus AI-generated content You’ll learn about the three universal psychological needs and how we can use AI to meet them (rather than undermine them) You’ll learn how to harness creativity to earn trust and rapport with your customer Who is it for? This is ideal for people in C-level and leadership positions, and those working in marketing, communication, advertising, and business.  Building Trust, Engagement, and Agency in an Age of AI Every day we’re bombarded with headlines about AI – how it’s evolving, the threats and benefits it poses to our jobs, and how it will transform our lives. Yet how much of this is hype? How can we discern fact from fiction? How do we prioritise real connection, while navigating the promise and per

Over the last two decades, Nick Hewer has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s favourite TV personalities and presenters, as well as a highly experienced business expert. As the former host of Channel 4’s iconic show Countdown (2012-2021), Nick delighted millions of viewers with his wonderfully dry sense of humour and warm appreciation for the contestants. An expert in public relations, Nick offers a unique opportunity as an event speaker, able to share his extensive business and PR knowledge as well as his experience in the public eye as a TV presenter. His status and delivery ensures the audience is captivated and entertained. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV Presenter and Business Expert Nick Hewer for your next event. NICK HEWER IN BUSINESS When Nick Hewer was aged 20, he joined a PR consultancy; within six years he had joined the board and eventually bought out the owner. In 1983, Lord Alan Sugar’s company Amstrad hired them to represent them. Nick spend over 20 years in the Amstrad management team before selling the agency in 1998. He took early retirement and moved to France, but stayed in contact with Lord Sugar, who then convinced him to return to the UK for a new TV show…the little known The Apprentice (2005-2016). NICK HEWER ON TV This jump into television appearances made Nick a popular figure for the general public. He served as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man in the boardroom, and his calm demeaner was a natural foil to Alan’s combative style. Talking to television like a duck to water, Nick has amassed a string of credits from Have I Got News For You (2011-2016), Would I Lie To You (2011), Pilgrimage (2022), The Great Celebrity Bake Off (2018), Who Do You Think You Are (2013), Room 101 (2012) and Question Time (2014-2017), as well as presenting documentaries and series such as The Town That Never Retired (2012), The Farm Fixer (2012-2013), We All Pay Your Benefits (2013) and Countdown to Freetown (2013). NICK HEWER IN BUSINESS - CHARITY Nick is very active in the charity sector, principally as patron for Hope and Homes for Children, for whom he took part in the Mongol Rally where he drove from London to Mongolia, raising over £12,000 as well as promoting the charity in Romania and Rwanda. He has also supported Street Child, Fairtrade, Children in Need and Pancreatic Cancer Action, as well as being president of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. NICK HEWER IN BUSINESS - CORPORATE Nick’s after-dinner speeches take audiences behind the scenes of his business and television career, before turning into an extended Q&A session. His lifetime of experience makes him an engaging speaker and event host, offering audiences witty tales as well as serious business advice. Through his business, presenting and speaking career, Nick has worked for the Secretariat of His Highness the Aga Khan, BBC, Channel 4, Amstrad, Vistaprint, Aeolus, Haydock Finance, City of Lincoln Council, Peugeot Citroen, Total Jobs, Bark.com, South Staffordshire College, Wilson Hartnell and the late ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum. NICK HEWER - SPEAKING TOPICS - Business/Entrepreneurship - TV Presenting - Charity Work Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Businessman and TV Presenter Nick Hewer for your corporate event. Contact us.

Nick Knowles is an award winning writer, TV presenter and musical artist with a career spanning nearly 30 years. Appearing on many prime time TV programmes, Nick Knowles is most well known for being the main presenter on DIY SOS: The Big Build. This home renovation programme on the BBC has been running for over 20 years and sees local people, traders and family come together to complete home improvements for those in need of help. Nick started his TV presenting career in 1994 on an ITV programme called Ridge Riders, where he toured the ancient trackways of the South of England on a variety of different motorbikes. Since then Nick has appeared in or presented 28 TV programmes, including Real Rescues, Who Dares Wins, Perfection and Break the Safe. He has also written and produced music, as well as written and co-directed a feature film. In 2018, Nick Knowles was a contestant on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, where he came sixth. In more recent years he has presented a number of documentaries with a travel theme. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV presenter Nick Knowles for your next event. Nick Knowles | TV career Nick has presented many popular, prime time television programmes, becoming a familiar and well-loved face on the BBC. In addition to his 14 years presenting DIY SOS: The Big Build, he has presented the popular game show Who Dares Wins; Last Choir Standing, a talent show to find the best choir in the UK; Break the Safe, a National Lottery game show. From 2015-2016 Nick presented 5-Star Family Reunion, a heart-felt quiz where a family and their long-lost overseas relatives worked together, to win a dream reunion in a five-star location. In April 2019 Nick presented a BBC programme championing local artists called Home is Where The Art Is, in which independent artists pitch to a Mystery Buyer in the hope of winning a coveted commission. In 2023, Nick presented documentaries Into the Grand Canyon with Nick Knowles and Into Death Valley with Nick Knowles, as well as a further travel programme Amazing Railway Adventures with Nick Knowles. In 2024 it was announced Nick would be taking part in the 20th anniversary series of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, where he was partnered with Luba Mushtuk. Nick Knowles | Film and Music In 2016, Nick wrote and co-directed Golden Years, a British action comedy film starring Una Stubbs, Bernard Hill, Phillip Davis and Virginia McKenna. It follows the exploits of a group of pensioners who decide to tour National Trust properties in their caravan and rob nearby banks. Nick learnt to play the guitar when he was 14 and music has always been a big passion in his life. When he was younger he nearly signed a record deal but chose to concentrate on television presenting, opting rather to play his music privately or sometimes joining his musician brother on stage at his gigs. In 2017, Nick signed with UMC/Universal Music to release his debut album  Every Kind of People, a single by the same name and two further singles from the album. His album entered the British album charts at number 92. Nick Knowles | Charity Nick Knowles supports a number of charities including: Centrepoint,  Rugby4Heroes, Child Bereavement UK, Children's Air Ambulance, LEWA Wildlife Conservancy, Walking with the Wounded, and The British Citizen Award. Knowles has been a regular supporter of the children's anti-bullying charity Act Against Bullying. In 2008 he sang, "Addicted to Love" for Children in Need 2008. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book BBC presenter Nick Knowles speak at your next event.  Contact us.

Nick Williams: Leading to inspire the best in your people. How to draw the best from yourself and others. A key element of leadership today is not how to control or manipulate people, but to inspire them and develop your ability to draw the best out of yourself and others. Contact Great British Speakers today to motivational speaker Nick Williams for your next event. Too often, part of our job is to motivate others to be their best, and this is much easier to do when we are a living example and have already figured out to draw the best out of ourselves. We then know what it takes. In this practical, fascinating and inspiring talk, Nick shares his over 30-year experience of working with leaders and Self-leadership to help you understand how you draw the best put out of yourself, your strengths and gifts and talents. He then shares how you can use your best to draw the best of our others. What you will learn from Nick Williams’s presentation: • How to learn to inspire, liberate and draw the best out of ourselves • How to deal with the inevitable fear and resistance we will inevitably encounter • How to understand the power and value of vulnerability in yourself • How to then inspire the best in others • The differences between inspiration and motivation and when to use both • How to recognize and handle other people’s resistance • How to encourage and celebrate talent rather than use control • The amazing things that can happen as a result of drawing out the best in yourself and others Nick Williams Thought Leadership Since Nick Williams left his corporate job to follow his calling, he has immersed himself in the world of 'thought leadership' initially in the areas of personal and spiritual growth, creative expression and inspired business and leadership. Through his involvement with Alternatives at Saint James’s in Piccadilly where he got to meet and host many of the leading voices on the planet. He then began to find his own voice and his own thought leadership through his own speaking, coaching and ultimately writing. Nick Williams Speaking From The Heart All his own 'thought leadership' has been born out of personal experience, struggles and triumphs about how he liberated his own best gifts and talents. He has pioneered in offering thought leadership in the key areas of work, success, power, inspiration, creativity, entrepreneurship, fear and now leadership, he has written about what he's found has worked and not worked. Each of his 14 books has been offering his contribution to thought leadership in these areas. Nick Willimas Keynote Speaking Nick Williams has given hundreds of talks around the world, in seventeen countries, to varied and diverse groups including corporate and entrepreneurial, spiritual and inspiring audiences. His messages speak to the universal desire we each have to discover what we are on earth for, to lead ourselves to what we were born to do, who we were born to be and to fulfil our potential and then act as an inspiration to others. He speaks about self-leadership and the leadership of others. Nick Willimas Speaking Topics Leading with inspiration is not just about having a position of power, you don’t need to be voted for, anointed or appointed to lead. It is the choice to show up, to not give in to our fears, to be generous, to be creative, to share what is meaningful to us. We can all lead with inspiration in any and every moment we choose to. Clients that have invited Nick Williams to work with them. He has been invited to give talks in seventeen countries around the world, for public and entrepreneurial audiences, and also for dozens of companies including BT, Johnson & Johnson, The Institute of Leadership and Management, BAE, IKEA, BBC, Yahoo, Just Eat, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fosters, Mastercard, Deloitte Touche, W H Smith, The Met Police, McKinsey, The Chartered Institute of Marketing, The Health and Safety Executive, The Global Leaders Academy, Yo! Sushi and Merrill Lynch. Nick Williams has also participated in over 2,000 media features and interviews to date. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Inspirational Keynote Speaker Nick Williams for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us.

“Technology is pointless unless it serves to improve people's lives, and ethical perspectives are getting more and more complicated as new innovations and gadgets enter our lives.”   Nicklas Bergman is one of the most forefront tech and futurist speakers in Europe, providing a technological perspective on society or on business. With over 20 major tech investments under his belt, Nicklas is one of the most sought-out advises and speakers on emerging technologies and their business implications. He spends extensive time with early-stage start-ups and keeping global businesses on part with the latest innovations so they can make the best decisions for their companies. He has extensive knowledge of AI, nanotechnology, new materials, genetics, web services, and computing, and is  a popular keynote speaker, leaving audiences with implementable tools to handle the ‘techstorm’. Contact Great British Speakers today to book one of the foremost tech and futurist speaker, serial entrepreneur Nicklas Bergman to attend your next event. BACKGROUND Nicklas Bergman has always had a head of innovation and technology, as is evident in his education background. He studied product design at Beckmans Designhögskola college, before going on to gain a Master’s in management from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master’s in strategy and marketing from the School of Business, Economics, and Law at the University of Gothenburg, and an MBA in business development from the Stockholm School of Economics. He is now a straight-talking Swedish entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and thinker, understanding the technological trends shaping business, culture, and society. He has over 30 years working as an entrepreneur, 20 years as a technology investor, and 10 years working in the foresight space, making him one of the most pragmatic futurists in technology. Nicklas in his own words: "I’m a strong believer that technology is one of the main drivers of change in business and society today. Often people bring up digitization, but when it comes to the question of ”disruption” (an extremely worn-out expression btw), digital is only the warm-up! True transformation will come from a combination of digital innovations, advances in nanotechnology and new materials, a deeper understanding of the human brain and the ability to understand every aspect of our genome and tailor our DNA. The framework for understanding these effects are similar independently of what technologies are being discussed. One needs to analyze technologies, assess the business or societal effects, and then adapt to a new reality. As a speaker, I always enter the stage with the goal to inspire, entertain, and educate with the promise to give you a new perspective on technology as well as examples of tools you will need for surviving the techstorm. Also, as an advisor on technology, strategy and business transformation I’ve had workshops with the management teams of (among other) Air France, Novo Nordisk, Danone/Nutrica, Vestas, the top 10 division leaders at Siemens, partners at major Nordic law firms as well as an informal network of board members and chairpersons of some of the largest companies listed at the Nordic stock exchanges."   BUSINESS Nicklas' story as an investor stems from decades of entrepreneurial grit and seed-stage investing in emerging markets and technologies. He hasn’t always been successful though, experience his fair share of epic failures along the way. In 2000 he co-founded Nanofactory Instruments which provides systems that enables companies to carry out research and development with nanometer precision; co-founded Funäsdalsberget, a ski resort development, in 2006; and investment company Nirab Parts in 1991. He also founded Quid Tu Vides, and seed-stage venture capital company Intergalactic Industries. On top of his founding and CEO career, he has also been a prominent advisor and consultant for companies including Bohlin & Strömberg, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, SwedNanoTech, TechCast Global, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency. Other companies Nicklas has worked for include Smoltek, Sting Capital AB, Pod Investment AB, Swedish C55 Association, and Ledarskapsdagen i Göteborg AB. As well as his own investment portfolio, Nicklas is a member of the investment committee of the EIC Fund – the €10 billion deep-tech venture capital started by the European Commission.   AUTHOR Nicklas is also a writer, particularly interested in practical perspectives of the merger of business, society, and technology. In 2015, he published Surviving the Techstorm: Strategies in Times of Technical Uncertainty, followed by Navigating the Techstorm: The Business Impact of Technology Beyond the Hype (2018), which was subsequently listed in Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top business books to read that year. He has also contributed to a number of publications, including 250 Insights: To Help Your Professional and Personal Life (2018) a collection of valuable insights from leading global contributors; and Nordic Ways: The Nordic Model in a Global Perspective (2016).   SPEAKER Nicklas Bergman is a very popular keynote speaker, and has spoken at over 300 events in over 40 countries. KEYNOTE TOPICS The Intelligence Revolution – AI Beyond the Hype: Nicklas looks beyond the hype around AI, and in combination with his advice on how to understand the trends in AI, audience member will be ideally positioned to stay ahead of the competition. As a long-term collector of tech bubbles, and as someone who invests in dozens of AI-related start-ups every year, he is the perfect guide to help audiences debunk AI and show the real impact it can have. Navigating the Techstorm – Insights Beyond the Hype: As a long-term technology entrepreneur and investor, Nicklas is unique positioned to guide audience members through the challenge of understanding the rapidly changing technological world. Whether you’re looking for a tactical perspective, strategic perspective, or a more visionary outlook, Nicklas will help connect the dots between scientific breakthroughs, new technologies, start-up trends, business impact, and cultural and societal effects. Geopolitics, Megatrends, and Inevitable Surprises: Thanks to his global mindset, and continuous interactions with innovators, investors, scholars, artists, activists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, Nicklas is able to draw thought-provoking conclusions about the state of the world. This keynote provides audiences with a deeper understanding of the state of the world, emphasising global power shifts, and the pros and cons of innovation and technology independence. Opportunities in Times of Great Uncertainty: With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Nicklas has learned that you must aim to build a resilient and flexible mindset. By understanding different kinds of strategies for coping, a leader can often make sense of, and develop alternatives in ambiguous situations. Nicklas provides anecdotes on uncertainty, and how uncertainty can also mean opportunity. The Entrepreneurial Journey – Luck, Timing, and Talent: Whether it’s co-founding a company in 1999 an scaling it to a 300 MEUR Business within 15 years, or investing in an offshore engineering company, success always comes down to luck, timing, and talent. Nicklas shares stories and useful insights from his years as an investor and entrepreneur.   Nicklas has been a keynote speaker at events including: - Summit on technology and societal effects, hosted by the Swedish Prime Minister - Global Innovation Summit for the top 250 managers of French energy giant Engie SA - Summit on emerging markets and industry 4.0 for the World Bank and IFC in Marrakech - South By Southwest conference on technology, music, and film in the US - The World Future Society’s annual conference in the US - Summit on the future of technology investing at the Institutiona

Nicola Beckford is an award-winning BBC Journalist. She is the face of the West Midlands’ award-winning regional flagship television news programme, ‘Midlands Today’ at breakfast on BBC One. With her positive attitude, engaging personality, genuine warmth, excellent skills and years of experience, Nicola Beckford has a natural ability and unique persona that connects with a wide range of people and international audiences at all level Contact leading UK talent agent Great British Speakers today to book BBC journalist Nicola Beckford for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Nicola Beckford is an award-winning BBC Journalist. She is the face of the West Midlands’ award-winning regional flagship television news programme, ‘Midlands Today’ at breakfast on BBC One. Her outstanding career includes presenting BBC Midlands Today’s main bulletin at 18:30, as well as Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and BBC television news bulletins in Bristol and Cambridge. With more than a decade’s experience in broadcasting, Nicola was one of the first BBC journalists in the UK to discover the power of the Freedom of Information Act to uncover stories. As a reporter, she was keen to tell the stories of people who are not usually heard. Her dedication and commitment to journalism have influenced the government to make permanent changes in UK law. In 2012 Nicola revealed on BBC Radio 4’s The World at One, how hundreds of children were being detained in police cells because of a shortage of mental health hospital beds. This story led to a change to the Mental Health Act. Reporting for the BBC Six O’Clock News, Nicola also uncovered how hundreds of hospital patients in England were victims of life-changing “never events”, preventable errors considered so serious the NHS says they should never happen. As a result, she was invited to speak at conferences in the UK and internationally including at the Health and Safety Executive, the Foreign Office and at the Scottish Parliament. Speaking and Hosting In addition to this, Nicola has a passion for supporting businesses and individuals within the community, and as such enjoys being a guest speaker at public and business events, as well as hosting award ceremonies. Her highlights include interviewing retail expert Mary Portas on her “Work Like a Woman” book tour and hosting the West Midlands Black and Asian Police Officers Association’s annual awards ceremony. She celebrated local Birmingham based author, Yvonne Brissett, with her debut novel, ‘The Sweetest Sound’ at Foyle’s Bookshop in Grand Central, Birmingham in 2019. Hosting events such as this is an area in which Nicola thrives. Nicola’s previous experience includes working as a secondary school teacher in inner-city schools where she was determined to encourage her students to achieve their best. Passionate about education, she spent years encouraging young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil their potential in her home city of Birmingham. As a role model, she continues to be committed to the development of young people. She is looking forward to seeing Birmingham featuring on the world stage when the city hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and the positive impact it will have on the lives of young people and the city as a whole. Outside of work, Nicola enjoys renovating her Edwardian house, walking in the countryside and dancing salsa. Nicola is just one of our great team of Equality Diversity & Inclusion speakers Call +44 1753 439 289 or email agent Great British Speakers now to book BBC Journalist Nicola Beckford to speak at or host your next live event.  Contact us.

Nicole Holliday is a sports and entertainment presenter, working closely with industry giants such as Arsenal FC, BBC, Copa90, England Football, Sky Spots, and talkSPORT to deliver engaging and vibrant coverage of everything football. With over 206,000 social media followers, Nicola has stretched her sport hosting skills, and has hosted the quiz app launched by News UK ‘Q Live’, and has interviewed presenter Jonathan Ross and singer Fergie. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Sky sports and Arsenal FC TV Presenter Nicole Holliday for your next event. Nicole Holliday started her career as a runner after graduating from The BRIT School, before moving to talkSPORT radio. Her career on television came in 2013 when she joined Sky, co-presenting the Sky Arts entertainment show Unmuted. For five years, she was the main presenter on Sky 1’s entertainment show What’s Up TV, where she interviewed comedians, creatives, and musicians, as well as exploring current affairs and attending events and festivals. Since 2024, she has worked as a presenter for Arsenal F.C, hosting ‘Live From N5’, the club’s matchday show for their online channels, as well as working with brands and partners on player interviews and shoots. Often described as the hardest working person in football, she has headed-up presenting duties for the Lionesses during their 2019 World Cup campaign, presented on the side-lines of Arsenal games, and interviewed some of the game’s biggest players. She also hosted the official unveiling of women’s football in Football Manager 25, and hosted in-stadium for the MLB games at The London Stadium. Nicola doesn’t just work in football, and has hosted shows for Team GB at the Paris Olympics 2024; worked in Formula 1, hosting a watch-along at Red Bull HQ and interviewing the likes of Max Verstappen; and hosted live at the eSports World Cup in Riyadh. She has also presented or worked on jobs for DAZN, Under Armour, BBC Sport, William Hill, Nike, and various eSports productions. In 2023, Nicole hosted the first-ever season of House of Streams, a dynamic and explosive reality show, shot in Malta. Nicole spent four weeks in the Maltese sun hosting challenges, eliminations and a whole host of drama. In addition to her presenting skills, Nicole is experienced in researching and writing original material, reading from an autocue, and presenting live and pre-recorded content. She is also available for fireside chats, hosting, TV Presenting, and live awards hosting. Her speaking topics include: - Sports Presenting - Football - Sports - Broadcasting - The Evolution of Sports Media Nicole is just one of our team of superb sports talent. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV presenter and host Nicole Holliday for your corporate event. Contact us.

Nisha Menon- A Medical Microbiologist turned mumpreneur; who is the Director of Nikasu Foods & Founder of Jack & Chill. The businesses have an impressive list of clients globally incl celebrity chefs, fine dining restaurants, pub chains, stadiums and high-end health stores! She was nominated to attend the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit in London & is 3 times Finalist of Croydon Business Awards. She has contributed and been featured in various press articles incl BBC news, FEMINA magazine, Empowered Magazine & TELEGRAPH. She also runs a Facebook Group (UK Importers Hub) which supports over 2.5K businesses who import goods into the UK. During lockdown in April 2020, she started her self -titled YouTube channel (now over 100K views) to support aspiring entrepreneurs & Importers, where she shares learnings in her business journey. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Jack & Chill mumpreneur motivational speaker Nisha Menon to speak at your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Nisha Menon started her career as a Medical Microbiologist, then turned into family business NIKASU (manufacturing Indian Frozen food products) after her kids were born. She expanded and built the UK and European customer base for the business, alongside managing her family. In 2019, she launched Jack & Chill with a mission to educate everyone about the versatility of Jackfruit and provide delicious meat alternatives to vegans & vegetarians. Their Jackfruit Burgers, Biryani & Pulled Jackfruit are available to buy from Whole Foods, Planet Organic and over 500+ independent health stores in the UK, Ireland & Europe. They also supply restaurants, caterers and several well-known manufacturers & food service customers. During the pandemic, the business was massively affected and went to zero sales overnight, plus holding 10 tonnes of stock for customers! But they gradually pivoted in a few weeks and expanded into Iceland, launched their cookbook on Amazon and started selling online. Nisha Menon Motivational Speaker 7 Entrepreneur She has a passion for motivational speaking, where she inspires young adults, entrepreneurs and small businesses with her story of building resilience, obstacles she faced, the lessons she has learned and how to bounce back when life gets tough! She also mentors and gives motivational talks to students and aspiring businesses along with giving talks at industry events & exhibitions. Nisha is the 'Jackfruit Expert' and has spoken at various industry events where she shares her insights about the popularity of the most sustainable Jackfruit in the vegan menu. . Nisha Menon - Talk topics Creating a Food brand from scratch, Things to know when importing into the UK, How to choose the right product for your business, 20 questions to ask your supplier, How to find customers for your products, Different pricing strategies, 4Ps of marketing, How to bounce back when things get tough, How business taught me to build resilience, My top learnings in my journey from a Microbiologist to an entrepreneur, 6 Business mistakes I made as an entrepreneur, 7 steps to starting your business, Route to Entrepreneurship with learnings. . Nisha’s ability to present information in an engaging, actionable & informative way from her personal story, has inspired audiences from school & university students, aspiring entrepreneurs & business owners from various sectors! Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Nisha Menon for your next live or hybrid event.  Contact us.

Social media influencer, podcaster and fledgling comedienne Oenone is full of questions about our world and our species: Why is the world the way it is? Does using a menstrual cup mean you’re allowed to sometimes forget your keep cup? Are our actions free-will or conditioning? Contact Great British Speakers today to book 'Adulting' podcaster and influencer Oenone Forbat for your next event. 'Adulting' podcast Oenone’s podcast Adulting has been downloaded over 4 million times, and tackles the subjects we’re not always so comfortable to discuss – sexuality, racism, relationships and privilege. She has also leant her musings to podcasts including Balancing Act, where she discussed how she balances her influencing career, her podcast and her new comedic role, On the Happy Train which discusses how her fitness journey has changed as she has got older, and Saturn Returns, where Oenone discussed the pros and cons of having a personal brand and how social media can just be an illusion. Her ever growing social media presence of over 130,000 are delighted with posts about her fitness journey, her comedy, her sex life, female boundaries, feminism, jewellery, politics, her book club – no topic is off limits to Oenone. Writing She is a big influencer in the book industry, offering a monthly online book club where she discusses the latest releases, her favourite reads and the problems with some books. She also uses it as a chance to make new friends and show off her style; a style that has moved from fast fashion to a thriftier more sustainable fashion. Her popular podcast, social media and book club means she has worked alongside publishing giant Penguin, tech brand Google Chromebook and newspaper The Economist. Speaking Oenone has spoken at a wide variety of corporate events and TEDx talks on all aspects of social media and the world of influencing Some of the points she covers are: How can a brand build a social media presence? Which platforms work best for which brands/demographics? What is it that keeps customers coming back to a page? Why does influencer marketing work? How can brands be more appealing to influencers? What makes a successful ad campaign? Which influencers should you be targeting? Why should you use gifting as part of your marketing budget? How is influencer marketing changing and what's coming next? She shares stats from her own audience to illustrate many of these points.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book social media influencer Oenone Forbat for your corporate event. Contact us.

Oisin Lunny is a dynamic and globally experienced event and webinar MC, moderator and speaker. Host of two podcasts for Fortune 500 companies Siemens Advanta and HARMAN International. Freelance journalist, presenter and consultant. Oisin Lunny is a globally recognised speaker Emcee, host and tech moderator at events such as Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Contact talent agent Great British Speakers today to book digital technology speaker host and moderator Oisin Lunny for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Oisin Lunny is an award-winning marketer, webinar and podcast host, MC, public speaker, virtual event consultant, UX business professor, and writer. His work has been translated into Chinese and Arabic, and read over half a million times as a senior contributor to Forbes, music editor at PHOENIX Magazine, and via regular contributions to The Guardian, CX Magazine and many others. Oisin Lunny - Media Work He has also been featured on CNN, BBC, The Observer, The Telegraph, Business Reporter, The Drum and CMO.com. He is also the editor of Adrian Swinscoe’s book Punk CX. He is the host of the Siemens Advanta podcast and the Audio Talks podcast by HARMAN, and has worked in a series of leading global technology firms over the past 20 years as Global Product Manager, Country Manager, VP of Technology, Senior Market Development Manager, and Chief Evangelist. . . Oisin has hosted, moderated and given keynote presentations at over 200 conferences in every corner of the world, including TEDx, MWC and six times at SXSW. He is known for reliably owning the stage as an experienced event MC, and facilitating vibrant discussion with senior leaders from industry, technology, culture and government. He has joined advisory boards for SXSW, The Economist Big Think, Customer Experience World, Digital Marketing World Forum, Dublin Tech Summit and the Customer Experience Foundation. He was named the #5 most engaged marketer in the UK by LinkedIn, Top Twitter Influencer in Mobile Technology by Technopedia, and Top Thought Leader in Mobile by mCordis. . . Oisin maintains a parallel profile as a composer, producer, and DJ. His decades of experience in the creative industries enables him to bring insights from the world of music into entertaining keynotes about the art of networking and business leadership. His first band had a UK top 30 hit and supported Depeche Mode and U2, while his solo music has been featured in films The Mean Machine and Human Traffic. He also composed the original scores for several BBC and Channel 4 documentaries. Oisin keeps his lifelong passion for music alive by hosting a fortnightly radio show on Slack City Radio. Clients include: eMarketer, Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, BBC, CNN, Observer, Forbes and Channel 4. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book digital consumer trends expert host moderator and speaker Oisin Lunny for your next live or hybrid event.  Contact us.

Ola Jordan is one of the world’s best professional dancers, as proved by her 8 years on the BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing”.  Her warm and funny personality shone through on this programme, making her a firm audience favourite. Originally from a small town near Warsaw in Poland, Ola began her dance career at the age of 10, where she shone, and then enrolled into a dance school when she was just 12. From here she entered many competitions, becoming the winner of the Polish Championships at 17 in 1999 and going on to the World Championships, coming in to top 12 the same year. Contact – Great British Speakers today to book Ola Jordan for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. After being contacted by James Jordan to see if she would like to be his dance partner, James went to Poland and they were a perfect match, professionally and romantically!  Ola moved to the UK in April 2000 and they were married 3 years later. After many competition wins and representing England in the World Championships, Ola and James went to Hong Kong to teach Latin American dance.  They returned home for “Strictly Come Dancing”, where they competed with celebrities for 9 series! Ola has now moved on from “Strictly” to new adventures.  She has an autobiography called “Strictly Ola” out, as well as a 2017 calendar.  She also teaches and runs dance events. As well as devoting time to charity work, Ola is very keen on yoga to keep her toned and loves extreme sports (such as Wake-boarding).  She’s also quite keen on a bit of shopping too, as she finds it helps her to relax! Ola is becoming a TV personality in her own right, appearing as a judge on “Dancing on Wheels” and looks forward to more adventures both in the broadcast and corporate world, including hosting, presenting personal appearances and ambassadors roles. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Ola Jordan for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Olamide 'Ola' Majekodunmi is a renowned financial expert and the founder of All Things Money, an online platform dedicated to providing young adults with valuable financial tools to navigate the challenges of adult life. The platform offers a diverse range of personal finance tips and information, covering topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and mortgages. Additionally, All Things Money hosts a podcast that further expands on these financial topics. To hire Cost of Living Crisis and financial expert Ola Majekodunmi, contact us at Great British Speakers   Ola Majekodunmi, Founder All Things Money Since its inception in 2020, All Things Money has made a significant impact in the financial education space, with Ola hosting over 100 personal finance talks and workshops for the community, universities, and corporate organisations like Accenture, NatWest, and Estée Lauder. Her expertise has also earned her media recognition, as she has been featured on prominent news platforms such as BBC, GB News, The Financial Times, The Guardian, Elle Magazine, and more. All Things Money Financial Wellbeing Sessions with Ola Majekodunmi One of the key benefits offered by Ola and All Things Money is the ability to provide one-on-one financial wellbeing and mentoring sessions. This personalised approach ensures that individuals receive tailored advice and guidance to enhance their financial literacy and overall wellbeing. Ola's areas of expertise extend beyond finance and cost of living. She actively participates in initiatives such as International Women's Day and Black History Month, highlighting her commitment to social issues and diversity. Overall, Ola's dedication to empowering young adults with financial knowledge and her involvement in promoting social causes make her a notable figure in the financial education landscape.   To hire Cost of Living speaker Ola Majekodunmi contact the team at Great British Speakers today.  Email Jane and Steve at bookings@greatbritishtalent.com or call +44 1753 439 289 CONTACT US

Oli France guides teams through the world’s wildest places. Oli France is an adventurer and expedition leader who has spent over a decade travelling to and navigating the world’s most challenging environments. From deserts to war-torn countries, his adventures aren’t just about survival. Instead, he sees them as lessons in human resilience under extreme conditions. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and a qualified Winter Mountain Leader with a degree in Outdoor Leadership. In 2021, he founded the company Wild Edge, where he organises and leads adventurous journeys around the world. His experiences, qualifications, and expertise have made Oli a very popular keynote speaker, sharing his travelling tales, as well as providing tips on developing self-confidence and resilience. He has spoken to audiences large and small across the UK and Europe, focussing on empowerment, adversity, growth, and positivity. Contact Great British Speakers today to book expedition leader, adventurer, leadership & resilience speaker Oli France for your next event. "We invited Oli to be our keynote speaker at our company conference in September 2024. Every interaction with him leading up to the day was a real pleasure: he is friendly, personable and very professional. On the day itself, he delivered a keynote that demonstrated that he had really listened to our brief and had tailored his content to meet the objectives for the session. He engaged the room with his style and content and was more than happy to stay for coffee and informal discussions with the team afterwards. We’ve had nothing but positive feedback about Oli from the team and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for motivational and leadership sessions." - Claire - People Director - Great British Speakers' Client   OLI FRANCE - ADVENTURES & EXPLORATIONS Oli France’s passion for all things adventure started when he was a teenager, where she spent many years on a number of ‘misadventures’, from dodging bombs in Beirut to searching for lions in Uganda. In the years since, his adventures have seen him travel across over 75 countries, through jungles, mountains, deserts, and war-torn regions. He has travelled alone, and he has led teams through high-risk situations in Iraq, the Congo, and Syria. Examples of Oli France's adventures include: - An 8,000-mile solo winter journey across the mountainous spine of Asia - Guiding one of the first tourist groups through Syria since the start of the civil war - A solo 405-mile crossing of the world’s biggest frozen lake in Siberia whilst hauling a 60kg sled - Climbed the highest mountain in in Iraq, as well as other mountains including Mount Blanc and Nyiragongo - Completed a human-powered journey from the lowest point in Africa to the highest; a 1,636 mile bike ride, followed by a successful Kilimanjaro climb, all whilst guiding a group of fellow adventurers In 2024, he plans to make a 3,500-mile human-powered journey from Death Valley in California to Denali in Alaska, over 10 weeks, through deserts, frozen roads, and impressive mountains. Oli France has faced some of the harshest environments and treacherous situations; he has faced minefields, spies, interrogators, arrests, earthquakes, avalanches, meningitis, and severe dehydration. What makes that more impressive is that he has maintained a 100% record of keeping his team and his clients safe. His adventures have seen him publish The Trail of the Mountain Folk (2017), particularly inspired by his trek over the Asian mountains. See  Oli's TV presenter showreel and discover just some of his amazing adventures: . OLI FRANCE - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Oli has spoken to small teams and large teams, intimate gatherings of audiences of hundreds, in-person and virtually; whichever form, his mission is quite simple – “to guide the audience on a journey, bringing empowering new perspectives on resilience, self-confidence, leadership, and how we can fulfil our boldest life goals”. Travelling to such places as Oli does, it’s important to recognise the pressure and the perils that come along with this way of life. Over the years, Oli has focussed on the need for high-functioning teams in all high-pressured situations. He has spoken to industry-leading business figures, former CIA officers, terminal cancer patients, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and young people embarking on their first adventure. Finding Light in the Darkest Places: Oli has faced a range of bleak situations in high-risk environments; what he has learned from this is how we all hold the power to find the light even in our darkest times. He will talk about the importance of perspective, and leave audiences feeling empowered to cope with difficult situations, and to use them as an opportunity to grow. The Confidence Within: When we look at successful people, we think that they must be really happy and confident. But that’s not always true. In fact, it is our self-confidence that can be the limiting factor in achieving our goals. Oli shares how to unlock our self-confidence, leaving audience members filled with a newfound sense of self-belief in which to achieve our boldest ambitions. Leadership on the Edge: Oli has led countless teams through high-risk situations, from the tallest mountains to the densest jungles. Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, focussing on the human elements of leadership, providing audience members with the tools to build their resilient, caring, and high-performing teams. See Oli's TEDx Bristol talk on risk below: [embed]https://vimeo.com/1001223854[/embed] OLI FRANCE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Teamwork - Performing Under Pressure - Decision Making - Communication - Resilience - Inspiration Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book leadership and mental health adventure motivational speaker Oli France for your corporate event.

Oona King is currently the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Snap Inc – which includes Snapchat – and was previously the director of diversity strategy at Google, director of diverse marketing at YouTube, and Chief Diversity Officer at Channel 4. She also has years of political experience, being the Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister on Equalities, Diversity and Faith between 2007 and 2009. When appointed as an MP, she became only the second woman of colour elected to the British Parliament. In celebration of her work against racism and for diversity and equality, she was named one of 2003’s 100 Great Black Britons and listed on the prestigious annual Powerlist. She is also the Chair of the Institute for Community Cohesion, Founding Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on genocide prevention in the House of Commons, and Chair of Rich Mix Cultural Foundation, a £30 million project which seeks to bring different communities together through art. Contact Great British Speakers today to book diversity and equality speaker Oona King for your next event. POLITICS Oona King’s love of politics started when she was young. She went on to gain a first-class degree in the subject from York University and a bachelor’s in politics, philosophy and economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Before being elected as an MP at 29 years old, Oona was a trade union organiser who represented low-paid workers, and spent five years as a researcher at the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg. She was the MP for Bethnal Green and Bow from 1997-2005, became PPS to the Cabinet Minister for Trade and Industry, and PPS to the Minister for e-Commerce. She was appointed to two select committees, one for international development and one for urban affairs. Other political roles included vice-chair of the British Council from 1992-2002, Chair of the All-Party Group on Business Services from 1998-2001, Vice-Chair of London Labour MPs from 1997-2005, and Treasurer of Friends of Islam from 2001-2005. Oona had a lot of success as a politician, changing the law in several areas, including housing policy and equality. She serviced as shadow minister for broadcast, education, internet, safety, and women, introduced the amendment to make large companies declare their gender pay gap, and prevented the government from penalising low-income families who adopt vulnerable children. The work of her all-party group on peacekeeping was commended by the UN Security Council’s expert panel. WRITING Oona has written for national newspapers, including The Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, The Express, New Statesman and The Observer. In 2007, she published her book House Music – The Oona King Diaries about what it’s like to work in parliament while juggling “normal” life. It was nominated for the 2008 Channel 4 Political Awards in their Political Book of the Year category. MEDIA She also has experience presenting documentaries on television and radio: Martin Luther King (2008), The Last Word, and The Struggles I’ve Seen, and she has reported for Sky News on several occasions. In 2013, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of skating with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean when she took part in Dancing on Ice. She has also guest starred on This Morning (2013), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2014), and Have I Got News For You (1998). SPEAKING TOPICS - Diversity and Equality - Politics - Young People - Women in Politics - Bringing About Change - Housing - Adoption - Low-Income Family Situations - Democracy - Media   With a range of professional positions in politics, media and diversity, Oona is the perfect keynote speaker to address topical current affairs and equality measures. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book MP and diversity speaker Oona King for your corporate event. Contact us.

On-air, on-screen and on stage, Ore Oduba has established himself as a true all-rounder since winning the 14th series of Strictly Come Dancing. Now undoubtedly one of the industry's most sought-after talents, Ore's energy, warmth and charm has seen him emerge as a fan favourite. A versatile and experienced presenter, he has hosted shows such as ITV's This Morning, and BBC's The One Show. He has also fronted some of the biggest national events live, including the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He has also racked up countless hours presenting on BBC Radio 2 as well as hosting the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, delighting sold-out crowds up and down the UK. He is a regular panellist on IT'Vs Loose Men and was part of the team who collected a prestigious RTS Award for 'Best Daytime' Show. Ore Oduba is an extremely popular corporate event host guaranteed to ensure your event goes well! Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV presenter, and host, Ore Oduba for your next event. An exciting broadcaster, live host, and performer, Ore Oduba demonstrated his showmanship qualities on the Strictly floor as an audience of over 13 million watched him and partner Joanne Clifton crowned champions in 2016, the most watched final in Strictly history. It launched a new chapter in Ore's career as he continues to impress with his passion for performing. 8 million people tuned in live on BBC1 as Ore delivered an all-singing, all-dancing Gene Kelly tribute on a record-breaking night for Children in Need 2017. A month later, Ore had the honour of singing at the world famous Royal Albert Hall, headlining the Christmas with the StarsConcert in aid of Bloodwise From one big stage to the next, Ore made his Saturday Night presenting debut in 2018 as host of 'And They're Off' for Sports Relief and Sports Relief itself.  He is also the presenter of the BBC show 'Hardball'. This marks the latest in a burgeoning list of high-profile credits that includes regular presenting slots on 'The One Show', ITV's 'This Morning' and BBC Radio 2. Ore is also an established name on BBC2's, broadcasting to an audience of over 8 million each week, Ore can regularly be heard deputising on Steve Wright in the Afternoons or settling listeners into their Sunday nights as cover for Claudia Winkleman. At home as an entertainer, Ore's authority and reliability, coupled with countless hours of live broadcasting under his belt, has also seen him front some of the biggest national events, from the Queen's 90th Birthday celebrations and BBC Sport's award-winning coverage of Olympic Games in Rio to One Love Manchester for BBC1. The tribute concert for victims of the Manchester Arena bombing was the most watched TV event of 2017. Like many of the UK's leading broadcasters, Ore's varied and versatile career began in Children's television before he was snapped up by BBC Breakfast and BBC Sport. Six successful years based at Manchester's Media City UK also saw Ore Oduba join the presenting ranks at BBC Radio 5 Live. Ore is also an actor, currently starring in the UK and Ireland tour of Pretty Woman. He previously played Brad Majors in the 50th anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show at London's Peacock Theatre, following a successful UK tour. He made his West End debut as Aaron Fox in the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains at Wyndham's Theatre. He has also played the iconic role of Teen Angel in Grease, and has led pantomimes at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and Fairfield Halls in Croydon. He earned his first screen acting credit in the BBC1 primetime drama Noughts + Crosses.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Ore Oduba for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Known to many as Paddington Train Crash survivor ‘The Lady in the Mask’, Pam Warren’s extraordinary experiences are so much more than that one incident. Going from owning a multi-million turnover financial services company, surviving the crash with life-changing injuries, running a strategised UK-wide rail safety campaign (and winning), living with PTSD, and successfully rebuilding her life, she is the epitome of resilience and motivation. Pam Warren offers audiences, not just inspiration, but actual strategies to employ to overcome their own challenges. Her passion is to get everyone to fall in love with change. “I listened to Pam’s talk and must say it was absolutely inspirational. It was really motivational – thank you”. – Innovus BMS Contact Great British Speakers today to book Paddington Rail Crash survivor and inspirational speaker Pam Warren for your next event. In October 1999, Pam Warren was involved in the Ladbroke Grove rail crash; she was among the 419 injured passengers. Her injuries were so bad that she wasn’t expected to survive; after a three-week coma, numerous skin grafts, and operations, Pam had to wear a Perspex mask for 23 hours a day for 18 months, which spurred her nickname ‘The Lady in the Mask’.     Pam’s experience, both in the city and in leading a successful rail safety campaign, gives her a unique perspective on business challenges and how to master them. She delivers her speech with warmth and humour, managing to emotionally connect with her audience which drives her business strategies home. Pam is a consummate professional and feedback from both organisers and audiences have always been extremely positive. Pam works with organisations who want to transform disruptive change into natural pathways to success. Using her real experience combined with unique strategies, she shows companies that lasting legacies CAN be built. She is now an ambassador for The Scar Free Foundation, a charity whose research aims to make scarring from wounds and injuries a thing of the past. She also works with the Children’s Burns Research Centre and the Sue Ryder Hospice. Pam is also a board member of CultureMix Arts, an Arts Council NPO promoting diversity and inclusion through music, and a member of the national Railway Industry Health and Safety Advisory Committee (RIHSAC). Since her injury, Pam has published her critically acclaimed, five-star autobiography From Behind the Mask (2014), and appeared in The Daily Mail, Insurance Business Magazine, The Mirror, Daily Express, and Bella Magazine. She has been heard on Radio Swindon, Talk Radio, BBC Radio 5 Live, and Radio Berkshire, and starred in a range of television programmes, including The Day I Should Have Died (2016), Going Back, Giving Back (2016), and This Morning (2014).   PAM WARREN - INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER When presenting, Pam is clear that there’s nothing unusual or special about her. The only difference between the audience and herself is the severe physical and emotional trauma that she has to overcome. Weaving these experiences into her talks allows people to see the problems they are coming up against at work and at home as completely manageable. - Women of the Year Frink Award 2001 - Unison Bob Cotton Award 2001 - Nominated for the Chris Tarrant Award at the 2013 Pride of Reading Awards - Sue Ryder Women of Achievement Award 2015       Reasonably new to voiceover, Pam has undertaken various voice acting courses, including 121 Voiceover Actor Coaching at Soho Studios in London.  She is becoming a versatile and much-booked voiceover known for delivering captivating performances across different genres. Her natural, warm tone and ability to adapt to multiple styles make her perfect for commercials, corporate narration, e-learning, animation, and more.  Listen to her demos HERE.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational speaker Pam Warren for your corporate event. Contact us.

Paul Iske is a professor at the School of Business and Economics at the University Maastricht in the Netherlands, focussing on Open Innovation and Business Venturing., as well as co-founder of numerous innovative and ingenious companies. His years of experience have seen his work awarded the Banking and Finance Innovation Award in 2008 and a nomination in 2014 for Corporate Innovator of the Year at the Accenture Innovation competition. As well as being a genius thinker on innovation and business, Paul is a highly popular and in-demand keynote speaker, event host, and moderator. Contact Great British Speakers today to book innovation speaker Paul Iske for your next event. After gaining an MSc in Theoretical Physics and Maths from the University of Amsterdam and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Twente, Paul Iske began working for Shell Research, where he focussed on heterogeneous media. Throughout Paul’s three-decade career, he has worked in high-profile positions at a number of well-respected companies here in the UK and the Netherlands. Since working for Shell, he has gone on to work for ABN AMRO as their Chief Dialogues Officer, focussing on open, radical and sustainable innovation, The Instituut Voor Briljante Mislukkingen as their Chief Failure Officer, and the International Institute of Serious Optimism as their Chief Optimism Officer. His career has also seen him work as a Knowledge Coordinator for the Good Healthcare Innovation Practice, chair of the Personalised Healthcare Catalyst Foundation, and the Dutch-Norwegian Business Network. He is also the co-founder of the Business Network, the No-Business Academy, the Institute for Brilliant Failures, and KnocoM (Knowledge-Conscious Management). Paul Iske - Chief Failure Officer, Institute for Brilliant Failures Best known as Chief Failure Officer, Paul started up the Institute for Brilliant Failures in 2008 to highlight the importance of making mistakes and failing in innovation. He has also worked for universities across the UK and the Netherlands, including at Stellenbosch University, teaching knowledge-driven innovation, the School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University, and as a visiting professor in intellectual capital at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Paul Iske - Campaigner and Ambassador Paul is a highly respected individual in his field of study and has sat as chairman or advisor to several companies and boards, including Sevagram – an organisation for elderly care in the South of the Netherlands, the Peace Innovation Institute, the Industrial Advisory Board of the Delta Institute for Theoretical Physics, and the Dutch Heart Foundation. He is also a member of the Stanford Peace Innovation Lab, providing insights into global innovation and technology, and the New Club of Paris, helping to create awareness of the Knowledge Economy. Paul Iske - Author As of 2023, Paul has published two industry books. The first, Combinatoric Innovation: Navigating a Complex World (2017), looked at the importance of combining skills and networks of different groups of people and companies to improve success rates. His second, Institute of Brilliant Failures: Make Room to Experiment, Innovate, and Learn (2020), focusses on his ‘failure is good’ mindset and provides tips on how to develop a culture where failure is seen as a positive and how it can positively impact your company’s future. Paul Iske Speaking Topics - Smart Entrepreneurship - Intelligent Innovation - Knowledge Management - Business - Technology - Creativity - Sustainable Entrepreneurship Paul Iske Keynote Speeches Combinatoric Innovation: Environments for Shared Value Creation: Paul speaks about how organisations and individuals can explore innovative opportunities together, emphasising how failures can increase the possibility of success. Institute of Brilliant Failures: Paul focusses on his business and why we need to accept our failures and turn them into learning opportunities. Battle Against Organised Stupidity: Paul talks about Knowledge Management and how this can make individuals and wider organisations smarter and ultimately more successful.   He has spoken at inNOWvate, focussing on brilliant failures, and the Lean Startup Summit Europe looking at smart entrepreneurship and knowledge collaboration. As well as his speaking engagements, Paul offers an independent consulting service, supporting businesses and individuals in developing and implementing knowledge-conscious management. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book innovation expert and professor Paul Iske for your corporate event. Contact us

Payzee Mahmod is a survivor and activist tackling gender based violence. As a British Kurd with lived experience, she is a passionate advocate and campaigner raising awareness about harmful practices including child marriage, FGM, virginity testing and hymenoplasty. In addition to her own lived-experience, Payzee Mahmod also suffered the loss of her sister in a so-called “honour killing”. Her story is not unique and is the reality experienced by millions of girls around the world. After being forced into a child marriage aged 16, Payzee lead the 3 year long campaign to change the legal age of marriage from 16 to 18, in England and Wales (Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, 2023). Payzee has regularly appeared in national media both nationally and globally, and her petition to urge the government to criminalise all form of child marriage received a quarter of a million signatures.  Since making worldwide news, Payzee now uses her platform to spread awareness on “honour” based abuse, child marriage and promoting the importance of gender inclusion and raising money for good causes.  Payzee is regularly called upon to share her experiences and expertise nationally and internationally, with government, academics, media and professionals and she is a member of Girls Not Brides Advisory Committee and sits on several Boards. As a seasoned speaker who empowers women to stand up for their rights, her eye-opening talks are both inspiring and impactful. Using her personal accounts to support great change, Payzee shares actionable strategies with corporate audiences to improve awareness and policy making in professional environments. Payzee Mahmod has delivered TEDx talks and her first talk 'A Survivor's Plea to end Child Marriage' has been viewed more than a million times.  Contact Great British Speakers today to book inspirational survivor and campaigner against gender based violence Payzee Mahmod for your next event. With a lifelong mission to ensure that all children are protected against the harms of child marriage, Payzee Mahmod now works with IKWRO (Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation) and other NGOs to bring these topics to the forefront and help break down the barriers and taboos.  By speaking out boldly against these taboo topics, Payzee has broken the silence and empowers crucial conversations and actions to reject violence against women and girls, tackling cultural relativism, racism and discrimination including from government policies. Payzee Awards and Recognition For her impactful advocacy work Payzee Mahmod was named UK Parliament Volunteer of the Year 2021 and was also celebrated with special recognition at the UN Women UK Awards 2020. In 2022 Payzee was selected to take part in a 6 months programme with The Obama Foundation’s Europe Leaders Programme. Payzee Mahmod | Training and Advice Services As well as advocating for and supporting women and girls directly, Payzee offers advice and training for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors, including; schools and all education providers, police, social services, healthcare providers and housing services to better understand the needs of the women and girls from MENA communities, the types of abuse they experience and to provide best practice and support services. Supporting schools and colleges, Payzee provides workshops to students on healthy relationships and harmful practices to try to combat abuse within families and future relationships by raising awareness on these issues and ensuring all students know how to stay safe if they or others are at risk. She has also taken part in Oxford University’s ‘Story Night’ lectures to share her own lived experience and to inspire others to story tell. Payzee can provide bespoke training sessions tailored to the needs of organisations, on the harmful practices of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation and domestic abuse. Organisations and professionals can have an increased understanding of harmful practices, as well as be able to identify the signs and symptoms, be confident in responding and have an increased knowledge of support available in responding to any cases of harmful practices.   [embed]https://vimeo.com/895850473[/embed] Payzee Mahmod | Speaking Topics Payzee can tailor her talks for individual organisations and their audiences but can include the following topics. Gender Equality  Female Genital Mutilation  Violence Against Women and Girls  Forced and Child Marriage  Harmful Practises  Intergenerational  Empowerment Domestic Abuse  Toxic masculinity  Rape culture  Resilience  BAME  Motivational Diversity  Mental Health Storytelling  Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book inspirational survivor and global campaigner against gender based violence Payzee Mahmod to speak at your next event.  Contact us.

Penny Power OBE is a UK entrepreneur, international public speaker, author, and community builder. In 1998, ahead of LinkedIn and Facebook, Penny Power and her husband created “Ecademy,” a platform which connected business people to one another with strong values around deep connections, honesty and the culture of “friendship first”. It grew to include 650,000 business members across 52 countries. Approaching business in a highly personal way, she performed her first Public Speech in 2001 to BT, with the topic of Emotional Wealth and its impact on Financial Wealth. Penny has always approached business in a highly personal way. Culminating in her Authoring her book in 2019 "Business is Personal' which shares the importance of respecting that our Personal life and attitudes impact our business life and visa versa. Recognition for the impact she has made in creating and nurturing business community came in 2014, when she was awarded an OBE by the Queen for her contribution to entrepreneurs through the power of community. Penny now speaks regularly on how to develop close relationships in business and how to manage ourselves in a rapidly changing world when people can often feel overwhelmed, and find managing change challenging. Penny leaves her audience feeling empowered and with new attitudes and insights that enable them to perform better and to take a deeper sense of responsibility for their futures. Contact Great British Speakers today to book entrepreneur and community expert Penny Power for your next event. In 2020, Penny and her husband Thomas launched BIP100 (Business Is Personal), an exclusive, intimate community of business experts that meet online, socially, as well as attending Masterminds and Business is Personal Dinners. Penny identifies the advances in technology and the benefits these bring but also the negative impacts that can come with them, including stress, anxiety and general mental health challenges. For years Penny was told that sensitivity in business was negative and that she had to be tougher. Over time, however, Penny grew to see her sensitivity as a strength and not something she wanted to change. Penny Power OBE books In 2018, Penny published her hit book Business Is Personal, which has helped thousands of business owners find success and happiness in their work.  Her second book Success Secrets for Wellbeing was published in 2022.  Community Mindset followed in 2023, which expands on her belief that implementing a community is a powerful asset for businesses and organisations, provided they understand the benefits of placing "citizens" at the centre of their strategy. Penny Power Talking Topics Community First A powerful speech that helps organisations shift toward a ‘community mindset’ and innovate the way they communicate and support their employees, clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. Business Is Personal An inspiring, ‘real life’ speech, designed to support organisations to create a culture of vulnerability, emotional intelligence and connection. Nothings In Your Way Encouraging self-empowerment and a positive attitude to building your career, Penny speaks about her journey in a very relatable way and encourages others to empower themselves. Includes Penny’s 12 Principles of Self Empowerment. Why book Penny Power OBE? Penny shares her experience and knowledge from 35 years in business and combines this with her desire and passion to help support businesses to build "community first" cultures. Cultures that help every person to feel heard, understood and appreciated. Her talks are engaging and inspiring, leaving her audiences touched by her passion and insight. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book the entrepreneur and business community builder Penny Power OBE for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Pete Cohen is a performance coach, TV presenter and expert, author, and popular motivational keynote speaker. He has over 30 years of experience in helping individuals and organisations to reach their full potential. His methodology offers a practical toolkit for sustainable and intentional return-on-investment, equipping his audiences with strategies, motivation, and opportunities to grow needed to achieve their ideal future selves, and to enhance their overall wellbeing. Over the years, he has published 20 books that have been translated into a number of languages worldwide. His team includes Professor Ray Sylvester from the Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis University; together they have created some pioneering work on the power of intention. Contact Great British Speakers today to book motivational business speaker Pete Cohen for your next event. Pete Cohen is one of the world’s most sought-after authorities on personal development. He has a vast amount of experience in speaking, consulting businesses, as a life strategist, presenter, and author. He has worked with some of the most iconic global brands, including Barclaycard, Dell, and Four Seasons. He has also worked with world-class athletes including Dame Ellen MacArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan, and Sally Gunnell. With an ability to supercharge his clients’ performances, he has a passion for understanding the way the human mind works, and using exceptional skills he’s able to maximise their potential and unlock talent. He specialises in human behaviour, coaching, and performance, with an incredible understanding of people and the limitations they have which prevent them living more productive and happy lives. PETE COHEN - IN THE MEDIA Pete has appeared on a number of major TV channels as presenter, confidence coach, life coach, and expert, including: - The Coach (Discovery) - Looking Good Feeling Great (ITV) - Fat Chance (ITV) - This Morning (ITV) - Body Beautiful (Living TV) - Confidence Lab (BBC 2) - Fantasy Retirement (BBC 3) - Going For the Burn (Channel 4) - Diet SOS (Living Channel) - GMTV (ITV) PETE COHEN - PODCASTER Pete Cohen is also the host of the Mi365 Podcast, which shows how anyone can be who they want to be. Each episode gives insights into how to create a more fulfilling life, and how to accomplish dreams. It contains interviews with some of the most inspiring figures in the world, as well as profiles and presentations, aiming to inspire every listener to become their best self. PETE COHEN - AUTHOR Pete Cohen is also the bestselling author of 20 books, including: - Feeling Good For No Reason (1999) - Lighten Up (2001) - Habit Busting (2002) - Sort Your Life Out (2009) - Life DIY (2012) - Shut the Duck Up (2015)   His other books cover topics include physical health, mental wellbeing, leadership, and engagement.   PETE COHEN - INFLUENCER People’s understanding of what an ‘influencer’ is changes with each generation, but Pete is an influence in the truest sense of the word. With over 61,000 social media followings, he is active on platforms including Instagram and YouTube, providing daily inspirational posts to his followers. He was also the first author to publish a book on the new platform Clubhouse.   PETE COHEN - BUSINESS & PERFORMANCE COACH Pete has over 30 years of experience in psychology and human behaviour, and he has used this experience to help people change their lives for the better. He has brought people out of despair, and build a better life for themselves and their families. Pete has a background in sports science and graduated from Gloucester University with a degree in the topic; he has since coached athletes such as Sally Gunnell, Roger Black, Ellen McArthur, Ronnie O’Sullivan, the Kent Cricket Team, and the Arsenal Football Club. How Can Pete Help Me? - He helps clients shape their thoughts to sharpen mental focus, eliminate negative thinking, and cultivate proactive leadership - Helps to develop skills to stay focussed - Eliminates second-guessing and uncertainty - Helps to overcome burnout and boost energy levels - Provides a methodical approach to health, including lifestyle adjustments, exercise, and nutrition   PETE COHEN - KEYNOTE SPEAKER For over 25 years, Pete has been delivering impactful keynote speeches and presentations to corporations around the world, helping businesses and individuals to unlock their full potential through the power of wellbeing, mindset, and intentional growth. His topics include: - The power of intentional thinking - Talent management - Organisational success - Shifting from a reactive to an intentional mindset - Empowering teams to take ownership of their behaviours - Employee wellbeing - Productivity and performance - Sustainable success PETE COHEN - KEYNOTE TALKS Turn Your S*IT Into a HIT – Transforming Adversity: In this talk, Pete challenges his audience to take a fresh look at adversity – at the s*it moments – and turn them into opportunities. He unpacks how stress, setbacks, and struggles often trap us in reactive cycles, making us feel we are surviving rather than thriving. Drawing on his own experiences and case studies, he shows that intentional thinking is a powerful tool for shifting our lives from existential s*it to intentional HIT. Key takeaways: - Identify when you’re in reactive s*it thinking - Transform stress into “eustress”, or positive stress - Reframe challenges as opportunities - Learn to transform adversity into fuel for advancement - Harness Intentional Thinking - Become the innovator in your own life - Turning failures into breakthroughs - Find your ‘renewable mental fuel’ - Practice intentionality in every decision   Just Get On With It – The Power of Intentional Thinking in Talent Management: In this talk, audiences will discover the transformative power of intentional thinking in talent management and organisational success. Pete explores how intentionality is not just a buzzword, but a fundamental principle that drives individual and collective achievement. He specifically looks at the importance of intentionality; supporting wellbeing; turning intentions into results; and, aligning wellness. Key takeaways: - Intentionality is crucial for driving productivity and engagement - Clear intentions reduce role ambiguity and workplace stress - Organisations that align individual goals with collective purpose can achieve greater success and employee satisfaction - Enhanced productivity - Improve employee engagement - Stronger team dynamics - Higher job satisfaction - Sustainable success [embed]https://vimeo.com/1031101815?share=copy[/embed] Mindset Mastery – Unlocking Growth, Innovation, and Resilience: This keynote is designed to equip individuals and organisations with the tools and mindset necessary for continuous achievement and adaptability in today’s fast-paced world. By focussing on the power of talent, achievement, and intentionality, Pete guides audiences to recognise that the right mindset is the foundation for resilience, innovation, and sustained success. Key takeaways: - Mindset mastery is the key to unlocking individual and organisational growth - Resilience transforms challenges into stepping stones, driving sustainable success - Intentionality in personal and professional development leads to significant achievements - Enhanced innovation and adaptability - Increased employee engagement - Improved team collaboration - Sustainable growth and success   From Vision to Reality – Achieving Wellness and Productivity in the Workplace: This keynote is designed to inspire and equip attendees with practical tools to create a healthier, more motivated, and productive work environment. Pete looks at how to connect with your future self; integrate wellness for productivity; innovative wellness trends; and, at empowered thinking and self-responsibility. Key takeaways: - Visualisation techniques empower attendees to

Over the past 16 years, Pete Durant has been at the forefront of the digital and social revolution, creating and telling brands’ stories. Marketing director, brand leader and creative director, Pete Durant has worked both sides of the divide at agency groups Omnicom, WPP and IPG Mediabrands and with top UK brands from Peaky Blinders, Big Brother and MasterChef at Endemol Shine UK, Waitrose, Renault Dacia, Comic Relief, Cheapflights, Specsavers and generation-defining entertainment platforms Habbo Hotel and BLAST esports entertainment. Contact talent agent Great British Speakers today to book award-winning marketeer Pete Durant to speak or host your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. An award-winning marketer and digital-social-content leader, Pete Durant connects brands with audiences and drives fast, valuable growth. In the modern, multi-platform world with attention at a premium and audience at the core, he’s passionate about brands creating emotional ties through brilliant basics and strong foundations, powered by his bespoke storytelling engine and driving fame as key to every business’ growth. From Mexico and the USA, to UK, Greece, Hungary, Cyprus and beyond, Pete brings a unique mix of energy, wit, forward-thinking techniques and inspiring examples to his keynotes. Whether it’s how to create a social brand, putting the human first in CX, how to tell stories in a social age, defining influence and introducing influencer programs or how to become an viewer-driven digital creative genius, audiences love his practical strategies that can make instant impact. Pete Durant Exceptional CSR ESR marketing speaker Pete Durant is also a dedicated values and CSR consultant, helping businesses find purpose and how to deliver on their promises. He has a particular passion for sustainability, animal advocacy, positive mental health and creating opportunities for all. Pete Durant - Talk topics How to tell stories in a digital age How to craft and physically tell a brand story online Brands for today. Brands for tomorrow. Brands that’ll last Marketing strategy that puts social & people at the heart of what you do What you should’ve done before booking that influencer campaign What is ‘Influence’, how you should approach and plan for influencer campaigns & things to watch out for Translating TV to Digital: A creative language for online Get the most out of your video comms and become a creative director Find your purpose: Building a ‘for good’ strategy Finding your true USP in Customer Experience Words matter: Changing your language can impact your bottom line Social Media Data & Reporting: Translating likes to relevance Esports 101 Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book award-winning marketer Pete Durant to speak or host your next live or hybrid event.  Contact us. Pete is one of our amazing sales and marketing speakers at Great British Speakers

Peter Komolafe is a highly thought-of financial expert, content creator, television presenter and podcast broadcaster. He is a qualified financial advisor and uses this knowledge and his skills to help others understand their finances and their money worries. In 2020, Peter founded Conversation of Money, his website, podcast and YouTube Channel where he provides helpful information that “the younger you might not understand, but the older you is grateful for”. Peter is an educated, knowledgeable, relatable and entertaining speaker who has worked for some of the world’s top financial institutions. He aims to combine his personal life and that of global finances to help inspire audiences to take control of their own money. Contact Great British Speakers today to book financial expert, cost of living crisis advisor Peter Komolafe for your next event. Peter Komolafe admits he had a complicated childhood; he was fostered until he was eight, at which point he went to Nigeria for a two-week holiday, only to stay there for another 10 years. He returned home at 18 with a desire to study medicine, but due to personal money problems, he found himself unable to pursue this dream, out on the streets and spiralling further into debt. This combination of challenging experiences made Peter want to help others in similar situations. Since qualifying as a financial expert, Peter has worked for several financial institutions in a range of positions including at Nationwide Building Society, Royal Bank of Scotland, St James’s Place Wealth Management and Investec Wealth and Investment UK. PETER KOMOLAFE - CONVERSATION OF MONEY PODCAST His podcast was launched in 2020 and has since gained a whopping 26 million impressions and 2 million downloads. He has produced many episodes on topics including tax hikes, spending cuts, how-to-buy schemes, savings, budgeting, deposits and pensions. On his Conversation of Money website, Peter offers a range of free guides and assessments on topics such as building an emergency fund, how finances can affect your mental health, and how to budget. PETER KOMOLAFE - MEDIA WORK Peter Komolafe is a highly sought-after expert and can often be seen on our television screens and in our newspapers providing financial help. He has been on Lorraine (2022) and Channel 4’s Secret Spenders: Beat the Price Rises (2022), and Steph’s Packed Lunch (2022). He has also contributed financial information for GB News and The BBC World Service. He has also written pieces for publications including The Times, The Sun, The Metro, The Daily Mail and The Daily Express.  As well as his own financial podcast, Peter contributed to an episode of The Roadmap to Wealth: Business podcast in 2021, discussing the “top strategies for wealth creation”. Peter Komolafe is a popular name on our TV screens, computer screens and podcasts, and since 2020, he has exploded onto the online social media scene, creating a following of almost 50,000 across all major platforms, ensuring that everyone can access his advice wherever and whoever they are. PETER KOMOLAFE - CORPORATE WORK As well as his keynote speeches, Peter also offers: - Financial Wellbeing Seminars - Financial Education Programmes - Workshops - Financial Reviews - 1:1 Coaching - Training Peter Komolafe is comfortable working with individuals on their personal finance issues, as well as larger companies to help with their business finances and to ensure their staff are managing money and debt well. Clients: Binance, DECIEM, Eurikah, Fineco Bank, InvestEngine, Moneyfarm, Moneyhub, PensionBee, Pets at Home, Rathbones, Stake, Verizon Media, Wealthify, Youview. PETER KOMOLAFE - SPEAKING TOPICS - Financial Security - Economics - Mental Health - Money Advice - Motivation - Overcoming Obstacles He has spoken at significant industry events, including Pinsent Masons’ ‘Rewiring Financial Services: The Digital Future’, PLATF9RM’s ‘Unlocking Financial Freedom: Ethical Investing’ and at Help for Homebuyers’ expo. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book money expert Peter Komolafe or your corporate event. Contact us.

Pia Heidenmark Cook is an in-demand business advisor and speaker, specialising in how to develop and operationalise sustainability strategies. Pia Heidenmark Cook has 25+ years of corporate ESG and sustainability experience with some of the biggest global organisations. So successful in her line of work, in 2018 Pia Heidenmark Cook was named one of the top 10 female leaders in sustainability by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, named one of the top five climate change influencers by the Climate Group, and listed in the top 100 climate influencers on Twitter in 2020. As of 2023, Pia is working as an advisor for a range of global companies, including IKEA, THE DO GROUP LTD, MAX Burgers, the Boards Impact Forum, Origin Materials, BUPA, Teneo, and Decathlon. Her experience ranges across industries, including retail, travel and tourism, health, innovation, and food. Pia is an experienced global speaker, previously at high-level events within the UN, World Economic Forum, World Business Council for Sustainable Development and EU bodies, and academia as well as keynote, panels, documentaries, podcasts, media interviews etc. Contact Great British Speakers today to book senior sustainability advisor Pia Heidenmark Cook for your next event. Pia Heidenmark Cook holds both a Technical Licentiate degree and a M.Sc. in Environmental Management, from the University of Lund, Sweden, and a M.Sc. in International Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University, Sweden. More recently she obtained a degree from the International Directors Programme at INSEAD, France. Pia Heidenmark Cook - IKEA Career For over a decade, Pia worked for IKEA, firstly as The Head of Communications for the IKEA Foundation, followed by the Global Head of Sustainability, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Senior Advisor. During her time in sustainability, she lead the development and implementation of the ‘IKEA People and Planet Positive’ strategy. Together with her wider team, Pia looked at how businesses develop circular business models, launched new sustainable models, and provided advice to customers on how to live more sustainably. Whilst she worked for the company, IKEA ranked in the top three most sustainable brands in the world. In the year that Pia left IKEA, their total climate footprint has decreased by almost 1.6 million tonnes of CO₂, meaning they are on track to meet its own 2030 positive climate goals. As well as her time at IKEA, Pia has worked for a range of blue-chip companies on their sustainability. She was the Global Vice President for The Rezidor Hotel Group where she implemented the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to ensure the company was socially accountable. She then moved to the International Business Leaders Forum as their Chairperson for the International Tourism Partnership, working on environmental issues. Then in 2014 she became the Co-Chair for The Retailer's Environmental Action Programme, creating a forum to exchange best practices related to sustainability. After her time at IKEA, she became a Trustee for the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, tackling the global challenges affecting our planet and its people. She is currently working in an advisory capacity for THE DO GROUP, who empower people to create a positive impact within their companies; MAX Burgers, which is Sweden's most popular restaurant chains, where she worked on reduce their carbon footprint; the Boards Impact Forum which works alongside the World Economic Forum to accelerate climate actions in order to create a sustainable company and a sustainable world; Origin Materials, who aim to enable the world's transition into sustainable materials in clothing, textiles, food, drink, plastics, car parts, etc.; BUPA, on their sustainability committee; Teneo, who advise a significant number of FTSE100 companies on issues including communication, investing, and management; and Decathlon, the world's largest sporting goods retailer, where she sits as a Member of the Advisory Board (Committee Strategy). Pia Heidenmark Cook - Podcasts Her expertise has seen her appearing on podcasts including A Sustainable Future, Outrage & Optimism, Leadership by Essenta Insights, and All In – The Sustainability Business Podcast. She has contributed to books such as CSOs At Work (2022) by Chrissa Pagitsas. Pia Heidenmark Cook - Keynote Speaker With sustainability a hot topic across the globe, Pia’s expertise in sustainability is highly respected, and she is in high demand for her keynote talks. She has spoken at events including the Boards Impact Forum, the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, INSEAD, and the ESG/Climate Competent Boards’ executive training. . Pia Heidenmark Cook - Keynote Speaker topics Implementing a Successful Sustainability Strategy Sustainability and ESG in organisations The Circular Economy Global Climate Strategy Change Management & Sustainability Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book sustainability in business speaker Pia Heidenmark Cook for your corporate event. Contact us.

Pixie Turner is a registered nutritionist (RNutr) and science communicator. She graduated with a First Class degree in Biochemistry, and went on to complete a Masters in Nutrition with Distinction. She is the brains behind the ‘Pixie Nutrition’ social media accounts, which aims to encourage a healthy relationship with food and debunk nutrition misinformation online. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Pixie Turner for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us. In addition, she has been featured as a nutrition expert on BBC and Channel 5, and in publications such as Red, the Evening Standard, Grazia, the Telegraph and more. Her first book, The Wellness Rebel, was published early 2018, with her second book, The No Need to Diet Book released in March 2019. Her third book, The Insta Food Diet: How Social Media Has Shaped the Way We Eat, will be published by Head of Zeus in May 2020. Pixie Turner Speaking topics Why do humans have such a complicated relationship with food? Common nutrition myths and truths How social media has changed the way we eat Why do we post pictures of our food online? Building healthy behaviours in the workplace How to protect yourself from online misinformation Pixie has also facilitated panel discussions on nutrition myths, diet culture, and the benefits and pitfalls of social media. Here Pixie takes us through her Tex-Mex Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe Clients Include: Amazon UK, QED, Bauer Media, Dairy UK, and Novo Nordisk Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Pixie Turner for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Poorna Bell is an award-winning journalist, published author, digital editorial expert and charming public speaker. She works extensively across a range of areas including women in business, the BAME community and diversity, mental health and physical health. Poorna has written for a number of well-known publications such as The Times, Grazia Magazine, Red Magazine and The Guardian, as well as broadcasting on Channel 5, ITV and the BBC. Contact Great British Speakers today to book award-winning journalist Poorna Bell for your next event. POORNA BELL - LIFE AS A JOURNALIST Poorna Bell started working in journalism in 2003 as an editor for Asiana, Britain’s largest Asian magazine, before moving to The London Paper as a commissioning editor and then a features editor for Grazia India. In 2013, she was appointed as HuffPost’s executive editor and global lifestyle head, covering lifestyle, technology, style, parenting and blogs. Whilst leading editorial innovation around men, women and parenting, she also worked with the marketing and communications team and publicly represented the company at a brand level. She also spearheaded a project focused on men and modern-day masculinity and what it might mean for parenting.  Poorna has worked for start-ups and prestigious publications such as The Telegraph, Stylist Magazine, iNews and Glamour Magazine, covering topics such as relationships, coping with grief, dating after bereavement, coping mechanisms, anxiety and race. Through these publications, she has worked with the likes of actresses Jameela Jamil and Emilia Clarke, chef Jamie Oliver and environmentalist Livia Firth.   POORNA BELL - LIFE AS AN AUTHOR Poorna has brought her life experiences to the world of publishing, writing three non-fiction books and one novel.  Her first, Chase the Rainbow, was published in 2017. She described it as a memoir-meets-journalism piece based on her life with her husband Rob, who sadly took his own life in 2015 following a battle with depression. It received rave reviews and mental health advocate and author Matt Haig said it was “surprisingly funny, brave and bittersweet”. In Search of Silence came in 2019; it explores the prevalent negative emotions in our society such as sadness and loneliness and aims to find out what happiness truly means to us. Stronger came out in 2021 and is described as part memoir and part manifesto. It was inspired by Poorna’s journey to get physically strong after she lost her husband, documenting her journey to becoming a competitive powerlifter. Her debut novel In Case of Emergency came in 2022 and follows a woman who, after an accident, finds her ex-boyfriend has been called in as her emergency contact, prompting her to think about the way she has been living her life.   POORNA BELL - LIFE AS A SPEAKER Expertly trained at RADA, Poorna has presented in a number of formats from panel sessions to chairing conferences and has spoken on a variety of topics including women, men, mental health, BAME and social media, as well as speaking at industry advertising and marketing events. Poorna has been both speaker and guest at a number of mental health and wellness events, including for the NHS and at the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit. Her events have brought her in contact with a number of people including Bill Gates and HRH The Duke of Cambridge.  Her speaking commitments mainly focus on five key points: Resilience and Growth Imposter Syndrome and Authenticity Mental Wellbeing and Health Equality & Diversity Women’s Empowerment and Leadership    Her views on mental health and wellbeing have seen her feature on several podcasts including Fearne Cotton’s ‘Happy Place’, BBC Five Live and Professor Green’s ‘Book of Man’. She has been involved with discussions on international women’s day, bereavement, beauty, mental wellness and women’s rights. Whilst the Coronavirus pandemic put a spanner in the works as far as her in-person events went, Poorna adapted and now offers virtual workshops to clients to help brands seek new ways to support the mental wellbeing of their remote workforces.  POORNA BELL - LIFE AS A JUDGE Her expertise in a number of areas means she has been on the judging panel for awards such as the Mind Media Awards, the Own Media Awards, the British Book Awards, the Sony World Photography Awards and the First Women Awards.    POORNA BELL - ACCOLADES Poorna’s experience and achievements in the world of mental health and wellbeing, women’s rights and bereavement support have won her a number of accolades from Marie Claire Magazine’s Verified Power List in 2019, Balance Magazine’s Top Wellness Personalities and the 2019 Stylist Magazine Rising Star Award.   POORNA BELL - CLIENTS: Poorna’s clients range from the small to the very big such as the Bank of England, Deloitte, Waterstones, Allen & Overy, Future Publishing, Soho House, Specsavers, Spotify, Women’s Forum, Bestival, Twitter, NHS, Henley and Cheltenham Literary Festivals, NatWest, Bupa, Lululemon, Sweaty Better and Sport England. Using her own experiences, Poorna is a dedicated public speaker who is experienced in anything from keynote speeches to hosting events and judging awards and aims to encourage and inspire any size audience.    Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book mental health and wellbeing speaker Poorna Bell for your corporate event. Contact us.

Prof Alice Roberts is a dynamic academic and best-selling author, with over two decades of broadcasting experience. She has presented a range of science and archaeology programmes on television. Her debut came in 2001, as a human bone specialist for Channel 4’s Extreme Archaeology, where climbing and caving skills were needed to access archaeological sites. In 2005, she was part of the original team of presenters on the first series of Coast on BBC Two, and went on to cover many science and archaeology stories in subsequent series. She also wrote and presented her own BBC Two series, including Don’t Die Young (2007-08), where she looked at the structure and function of the human body, organ by organ. She wrote her first book to accompany this series, Don’t Die Young: An Anatomist’s Guide to Your Organs and Your Health (2007). Alice is passionate about sharing knowledge, and is known for her incredible ability as a speaker to make complex issues relevant for audiences of all interests and abilities. Contact Great British Speakers today to book presenter, archaeologist, and diversity speaker Prof Alice Roberts for your next event. Prof Alice Roberts initially trained as a doctor, but left to become a university academic – teaching clinical anatomy to students and doctors. She is now one of the UK’s most popular broadcasters, and has presented more than 100 factual documentaries, and is a well-respected authority on human biology, history, and archaeology. Alice is busier than ever; in 2023 alone she has presented Ancient Egypt By Train, and Fortress Britain for Channel 4, The Lost Scrolls of Vesuvius for Channel 5, and Curse of the Ancients and Royal Autopsy for Sky History. She has also been busy filming the eleventh series of her hugely popular BBC series, Digging For Britain.   PROF ALICE ROBERTS | PRESENTER AND BROADCASTER In 2009, she presented her first landmark series on BBC Two, The Incredible Human Journey, which explored how clues from genetics, fossils, and archaeology, have helped us understand how our Stone Age, hunter-gatherer forebears colonised the globe. She went on to present other big budget landmark series for BBC Two, looking at human evolution and palaeobiology more generally, including Origins of Us (2011), Prehistoric Autopsy (2012), Woolly Mammoth (2012), and Ice Age Giants (2013). She has also presented several Horizon programmes, looking at topics of evolution and human diversity and behaviour, tackling such questions as: Are we still evolving? What makes us human? and Is your brain male or female? She also presented the Horizon programme which launched the Longitude Prize 2014, and Sex: A Horizon Guide. She curated an online collection covering 50 Years of Horizon, to celebrate the birthday of this long-running science series in 2014. Other presenting credits include Britain’s Most Historic Towns (2018-20), Can Science Make Me Perfect? (2018), Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (2018), The Day the Dinosaurs Died (2017), Food Detectives (2016), Uncovering the Mysteries of Britain’s Pompeii (2016), The Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China (2016), and she co-presented The Celts (2015) with fellow Great British Speaker, Neil Oliver. In 2010, inspired by Roger Deakin’s Waterlog, and her own love of the great outdoors, Alice made Wild Swimming for BBC4. This lyrical film looked at wildlife, physiology, poetry and mythology - alongside the life-affirming, energising and sensuous experience of swimming ‘wild’ - in lakes, rivers and the sea. Since 2009, Prof Alice Roberts has been an occasional presenter of Radio 4’s environment programme, Costing the Earth.       PROF ALICE ROBERTS | AUTHOR As well as a popular television presenter, Alice is an award-winning writer, with 15 published books under her belt. These books range from children’s fiction to adult non-fiction. Her first fiction book for children, Wolf Road,  was published in 2023 and climbed to the top of the bestseller lists. Other books include: - The Incredible Human Journey (2009) - The Incredible Unlikeness of Being (2014) – shortlisted for the Wellcome Trust Book Prize 2015 - The Celts (2015) - The Complete Human Body (2016) - Tamed (2017) - Human Journey (2020) - The Little Book of Humanism (2020) - Buried (2022) - Evolution: The Human Story (2023) - Anatomical Oddities (2023) Alice’s next book, Crypt, comes out in 2024. See Prof Alice Roberts in the Digging for Britain trailer below:   PROF ALICE ROBERTS | KEYNOTE SPEAKING Prof Alice Roberts is an accomplished public speaker and regularly tours the country giving lectures related to her books and television programmes. She has conducted many panel debates and interviews, headlined corporate launches, and hosted award ceremonies. She has presented the Royal Institute’s Christmas Lecture, and interviewed Sir David Attenborough, and Richard Dawkins. In 2020 she was awarded the Royal Society’s first David Attenborough Prize for Public Engagement. With over 420,000 followers on social media, Alice has broad, popular appeal, knowing for speaking her mind and engaging people of all ages and interests. As well as being rated the 2nd most influential woman-scientist-on-Twitter, Alice is also an experienced compere, and has hosted numerous awards ceremonies and launch events, including prestigious events at the Natural History Museum and the Royal Society. She has even been known to give after-dinner speeches. Call Jane Farnham on +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Prof Alice Roberts to speak at your next live event.  Contact us.

Prof James Logan is a scientist, presenter and internationally renowned research leader with a passion for science and natural history. A biologist and medical entomologist with a first-class honours degree in Zoology, he won the Alfred Russell Wallace Award for his PhD. He holds a professorship at the world renowned and prestigious London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where he is Head of the Department of Disease Control. Prof James Logan runs a large research programme at the university which sees him travel the world teaching and advising on various aspects of biology, entomology, parasites and disease control. Contact Great British Speakers today to book scientist, presenter and internationally renowned research leader Prof James Logan for your next event. James’ Scottish charm and boundless enthusiasm for science makes him an excellent presenter and popular guest speaker. Prof James Logan TV Presenter Credits include; Insect Dissection (BBC4)Embarrassing Bodies and Live from the Clinic (C4)Squeamish (DMAX)Bang Goes the Theory (BBC1)Weird Connections (Discovery)The Great Butterfly Adventure (BBC4)The Secret Life of Midges (BBC1)The One Show (BBC1)This Morning (ITV) James loves to travel and has contributed to numerous volunteer projects, protecting and monitoring primates, turtles and endangered marsupials in Costa Rica, Northern Cyprus and the South Australian outback. James is no stranger to a spot of self-experimentation either, having famously infested himself with hookworms in a pioneering experiment for Embarrassing Bodies. As the Director of arctec, one of the most reputable and competitive institutions for the testing of arthropod control products in the world, James leads a team who dedicate their time to product development in the lab and testing in field conditions. Prof James Logan STEM Educational Ambassador Passionate about making science accessible and fun for everyone, when he’s not busy filming or leading landmark research, James is also a Science Ambassador for the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Network (STEMNET), which aims to inspire young people in science. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book scientific keynote speaker Prof James Logan for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Prof Sue Black is the Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist at Durham University, a digital skills expert, social entrepreneur, consultant and internationally popular keynote speaker. She holds a PhD in computer science, management experience, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge about the opportunities being in a STEM industry offers. Prof Sue Black is a successful social media campaigner heading up the campaign to save Bletchley Park, with expertise in leadership and the equality challenges faced by the tech industry. Contact Great British Speakers today to book technology speaker Prof Sue Black for your next event. It’s true to say that Sue Black didn’t have a traditional start to her career. She left home and school when she was 16, was married at 20 and had three children by 23. A single parent at 25 years old, she decided to go to University, gained a degree in computing and went on to gain a PhD in software engineering. Prof Sue Black Tech Leader & Ambassador Prof Sue Black is one of the leading tech personalities in the UK today; named in the list of top 50 women in tech in Europe and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lovie Awards in 2018. She has worked for educational establishments such as London South Bank University, University of Westminster, Cranfield University and Lucy Cavendish College, large companies including IBM, NESTA, Google and the British Computer Society, and has advised the likes of the European Commission, Bletchley Park Trust, the Foreign Secretary’s Advisory Group on Freedom of Expression and Comic Relief. Prof Sue Black is a champion for women in computing, and founded BCSWomen, the UK’s first online network for women in tech, Sue Black ltd where she carries out her speaking engagements, the 'goto' foundation which helps inspire young people through technology, and #techmums, a social enterprise aimed at empowering mums and their families through technology. Prof Sue Black Writing & Social Media Sue has written and contributed to over 40 academic publications on the theme of technology and computer science. Sue is very much an avocado for the positives of social media, often discussing key topics with her ever-growing following over 66,000 people on Twitter; she even credits the site as being the primary force in her campaign to save Bletchley Park. Sue’s first book Saving Bletchley Park (2016) – the story of how social media rescued the home of the WWII Codebreakers, explore the successful campaign that she led to save Bletchley Park becoming an Amazon bestseller, and is one of the fastest crowdfunded books ever. See a short video of the story below:   Her impact on the STEM world and on the Bletchley Park project has won her many an accolade including the Social Impact ABIE Award at the Grace Hopper Celebration in 2017, and an OBE in the New Years Honours list of 2016. She also sits on the UK Government’s advisory board for improving digital services and the Board of Comic Relief. In addition to being the Daily Mirror tech agony aunt and regularly writing tech columns in The Guardian, Sue is a passionate speaker, and has spoken at many events worldwide, including to the United Nations, Google, the Civica, BETT Education Technology Expos, Bath and Oxford Literary Festivals, Townley Grammar School and Surbiton High School, the Women’s Aid, Housing Technology, Zendesk Relate and Stack Overflow Conferences, as well as at the Women of Silicon Roundabout event, Asian Women of Achievement Awards, UCL Professional Women’s Network and InspireFest. Prof Sue Black Public Speaking Sue’s motivational keynote speeches focus on her determination to bring her family out of poverty to build a successful career through education, technology and a drive to succeed. Prof Sue Black Speaking Topics - Technology and Key Tech Trends - Social Media - Innovation - Education - Women in Business - Empowerment Through Technology - IT - Digital Economy and Digital Skills Prof Sue Black Media Work She was a guest on Desert Island Discs covering all things tech and how to “be your best self on social media” and appeared as a panellist in the special edition of Woman’s Hour recorded live at the British Science Festival in Brighton. She has appeared on shows for the BBC, Sky and ITN; appeared on radio panel shows including Infinite Monkey Cage (2009-) alongside Brian Cox and Dave Gorman; appeared in the BBC Three documentary Girls Can Code (2015) to encourage young women into the tech industry; and was the focus of a film made by Universal where she tells her story and shares her advice for being successful. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book technology speaker Prof Sue Black for your corporate event. Contact us.

Tanya is a consultant clinical psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health. She has an NHS career spanning twenty years working in many areas of mental health. Until 2003 she ran a national NHS beacon-awarded training programme for NHS and Social Care staff on Managing Aggression and Violence in the Professional context. Tanya is a renowned broadcaster and has appeared as a presenter or on-screen expert on a range of shows including Child of Our Time(BBC1), Little Angels(BBC3) and House of Tiny Tearaways (BBC3). She also contributes regularly to a range of programmes on BBC Radio 4 such as All in the Mind. Tanya Byron Writing Tanya Byron co-wrote the popular BBC comedy series The life and times of Vivienne Vyle (BBC2) with Jennifer Saunders.Tanya is widely published as a writer. As well as a number of successful parenting books, Tanya's acclaimed account of her training as a clinical psychologist, The Skeleton Cupboard, (Pan Macmillan) provides a powerful and moving insight into the lives of ordinary people with an amazing resilience to the challenges of life. Tanya also has a weekly column, Ask Tanya Byron in The Times and a monthly column in Good Housekeeping. Tanya is an independent national and international government adviser on children, young people and the digital media - in 2008 she published The Byron Review: Safer Children in a Digital World and its follow up review Do We have Safer Children in a Digital World (2010) and sat on Lord Carter's Digital Britain advisory board (2009). Tanya Byron Podcasting Alongside Claudia Winkleman, Tanya is the co-host of How Did We Get Here? an original podcast series in which Tanya and Claudia identify struggles faced by real-life parents and family members by inviting them in and hearing their story. With topics ranging from parental estrangement, gender identity, domestic violence, trauma, inheriting mental health issues, family dynamics after cancer and raising a severely disabled daughter, How Did We Get Here? is a passionate, insightful and moving experience with clear outcomes to each episode. This podcast doesn’t tell people how to raise their children, or reconnect with family members, rather it helps people understand why, as perfectly competent adults, they can’t put into practice what they know they should do. Tanya Byron Public Speaking Tanya is an experienced public speaker and regularly gives talks on psychology, education and childcare, drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist. The authority Tanya wields over these current and vitally important topics always impresses audiences. They come away understanding how they can show resilience and in doing so, foster resilience in children. She helps them to understand how our brains work, in particular the developing brain and how we can face the common challenges that children and young people are facing in terms of their mental health and wellbeing. She can also explain what is driving mental health problems in modern society and the best ways in which we - as individuals, employers, parents and educational institutions - can sufficiently support those around us and in our care. Tanya Byron Speaking Topics Education, Change, Health & Well-being Tanya Byron Past Speaking clients - Royal Television Society Educational TV Awards - Cambridge University Debating Society - National Family Week [DCSF] - Langdon Foundation - International Business Leaders Forum - Homestart - Oxford Internet Institute - Nominet - Becta - Childbase Staff Conference - RSA - Women of Distinction Awards - National Family and Parenting Institute at House of Commons - ChildLine - Royal College of Medicine Contact Jane Farnham at Great British Speakers now to book consultant clinical psychologist Prof Tanya Byron to speak at your next live event or online.

Professor Nicola Rollock is a consultant, academic and inspirational public speaker, specialising in racism and racial justice in educational establishments and the workplace. She is author of a transformative new book – The Racial Code: tales of resistance and survival (2022). She is best known for her research on black female professors. In 2018, there were just 25 black British female professors in UK universities. Nicola took an interest in this and produced a report entitled Staying Power which delved into the challenges of this minority group of women. The findings of the report had ripple effects and even featured in the likes of The Guardian, The Times Higher Educational Supplement, Vogue and Stylist. In 2019, she commissioned a photographer to take portraits of these women, and the exhibition ‘Phenomenal Women’ was displayed at London’s Southbank Centre in 2020. In 2021, Nicola Rollock was appointed as Professor of Social Policy and Race at King’s College London. This appointment expanded on Nicola’s own ground-breaking work examining the workplace experiences of black female professors in the UK. Thanks to her passion in the subject, she was included in the Powerlist of the most influential black Britons, was selected by Apolitico as one of the 100 most influential academics in politics in 2021, and was recognised by the PRECIOUS award for her work in racial equality. Contact Great British Speakers today to book racial justice academic and speaker Professor Nicola Rollock for your next event. After graduating from the University of Liverpool with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Nicola Rollock completed a Postgraduate in Family and Couple Therapy followed by a PhD in Education from the then Institute of Education. Her research focusses on black students and academic success. In 2020, she started a three-year posting as a Distinguished Fellow at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge; this is as well as being a Senior Advisor on Race & Higher Education to the VC at the same University and Specialist Advisor to the Home Affairs’ Select Committee's inquiry 'Macpherson: 22 Years On'. Nicola is also a member of the Wellcome Trust’s anti-racism expert group and the British Science Association’s equality, diversity and inclusion advisory group. NICOLA ROLLOCK - MEDIA In 2009, Nicola published a report titled The Stephen Lawrence Inquiry 10 Years On, commissioned by the Runnymede Trust. The report looked at how British policing needed to evolve to support the diversity of the British population. Her findings from the Runnymede/Stephen Lawrence inquiry were debated in parliament, with the government accepting three of her five recommendations to improve racial equality in the criminal justice system. Nicola Rollock has since published a number of critically-acclaimed books including The Colour of Class: The Educational Strategies of the Black Middle Classes (2014) which hit Amazon’s Bilingual and Multicultural Education bestsellers, and The Racial Code: Tales of Resistance and Survival (2022), which explores real-life racial inequality experiences. She is also the founding editor of the Routledge journal Whiteness and Education, and has written for The Financial Times, The Guardian and British Vogue. In 2019, she was selected by Times Higher journalists as one of the 11 scholars globally to have influenced higher education debates, and in 2020 she was included in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s list of Next Generation Trailblazers for “challenging prejudice and contributions to British society”. She appeared in the Channel 4 documentary The School That Tried to End Racism (2020), which tracked a group of year seven pupils – aged 11 and 12 – as they explored racial bias through specially designed activities. . . NICOLA ROLLOCK - SPEAKING TOPICS - Current Affairs - Race and Racism - Diversity, Equality and Inclusion - Education NICOLA ROLLOCK - CLIENTS Bloomberg and Black Solicitors’ Network, The British Educational Studies Association, The British Medical Association, Capsticks LLP, Employment Law Association, The Financial Times, The Francis Crick Institute, Keele University, Lane, Clark and Peacock LLP, Leeds Beckett University, London Southbank Centre, Morgan Stanley, Paul Hastings LLP, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Women of the World (WoW) Festival. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book racial injustice speaker Prof Nicola Rollock for your corporate event. Contact us.

Rachel Riley first appeared on Channel 4’s Countdown in 2009, taking over from Carol Vorderman as the numbers expert. In 2012 she began co-presenting the comedy spin off 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown (2012-) with Jimmy Carr. She also presents segments Friday Night Football and Fantasy Football Club on Sky Sports. Some of Rachel’s other television appearances include It’s Not Rocket Science (2016), The Gadget Show (2013-2014), Room 101 (2015), Britain’s Brightest (2013), Top Gear (2013) and Would I Lie to You (2014). From keynote speeches on vital campaigns to celebrity dinners, Rachel can offer your event star status, intellect and personality. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Countdown whizz Rachel Riley for your next event. Rachel Riley graduated from Oriel College, Oxford with a Masters degree in Mathematics which covered quantum theory, fluid mechanics and applied maths, before being made a scholar at the same establishment in 2006. Rachel Riley has also put her own intellect to the test, appearing on a number of quiz shows including Celebrity Mastermind (2012), Pointless Celebrities (2012) and The Chase (2012;2018). In 2013 she appeared on the 11th series of Strictly Come Dancing (2004-) and interviewed A-List celebrities such as Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston live from the BAFTA red carpet in 2015. Rachel Riley Sports Presenter Rachel is an avid football fan, combining her mathematical expertise with her passion for the sport by co-hosting Friday Night Football and Fantasy Football Club in 2016 and 2017. She has also been a guest speaker on Soccer AM, BBC Radio 5 Live’s Fighting Talk, talkSport radio and BT Sport. She has hosted alongside former footballers Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand, as well as presenting a live interview with Andy Cole. Rachel Riley Educational & Charity Work Away from the camera, Rachel makes frequent school visits and has been involved in a number of national initiatives to help promote mathematics, quantum mechanics and science to children. She is also involved with Premiere League Primary Stars, an initiative designed to help develop children’s skills and ambition both on and off the sports field with resources for girls and boys aged 5-11. She also appeared in the Channel 4 documentary titled Kids Don’t Count (2010) which asked why Britain’s children are failing when it comes to maths. In the documentary she visited a primary school in Bristol to help encourage the children to tackle their maths demons. She was then invited by the TV channel to lead a maths debate in which she chaired a panel of three experts, including then-CEO of Sainsburys supermarket Justin King. Rachel is an avid campaigner, specifically for the Jewish community against allegations of antisemitism. For this, she made a speech in 2019 at a Westminster reception for The Holocaust Educational Trust, and also contributed to Jewish News. Thanks to her campaigning, she was awarded the 2019 Warrior for Truth Award. Rachel Riley Corporate Event Work Rachel’s professionalism, intellect and versatility make her ideal for a variety of corporate events, from hosting award ceremonies to fronting PR campaigns, some of her most noticeable being Breeze Women’s Cycling, NatWest, Mind Sports International, N Power, Lenovo, the National Lottery the Post Office, and Oral B. In 2021, she published At Sixes and Sevens: How to Understand Numbers and Make Maths Easy with Dr Gareth Moore, an engaging and accessible introduction to how numbers work and why we shouldn’t be afraid of them. A woman of many talents, Rachel makes for an intellectual guest and host for live and online events.  Rachel appeals to a vast demographic of audiences thanks to her media prominent and charming nature, making her the ideal host or facilitator for events. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV Presenter and campaigner Rachel Riley for your corporate event. Contact us.

“The World’s Greatest Living Explorer” – Guinness World Records Ranulph Feinnes is one of the most famous explorers and adventurers in the world, having led more than 20 expeditions to all corners of the globe. He reached the summit of Mount Everest in 2009 – becoming the oldest person at the time to do so – was the first man to cross both polar ice caps and climbed the North Face of the Eiger, a mountain in Switzerland. His expeditions have raised vast sums of money for various charities, so not surprisingly, he was awarded an OBE in 1993 for human endeavour and charitable services. Thanks to the money he has raised, in 2010 he was named as the UK’s top online fundraiser by JustGiving. Extreme dedication and determination have enabled him to become one of the most prolific explorers in the world, qualities he hopes to share with his audiences. He is inspirational, educational and humorous, and always manages to motivate delegates to achieve their goals. An Adventure, Leadership, Teamwork, Creative Thinking keynote speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Prolific Explorer Ranulph Feinnes for your next event. Sir Ranulph Feinnes Expeditions Before launching his career in exploration, Ranulph Feinnes served in the military, first in the Royal Scots Grey and then the SAS, where he became the youngest Captain in the British Army. From 1968, he fought Marxist terrorists, for which he received the Sultans Bravery Medal from The Queen. After Ranulph relinquished his command, he became the forefront of a number of groundbreaking, and often dangerous, exploratory expeditions, including: - Jostedalsbreen Glacier Expedition (1967) - The Nile Hovercraft Expedition (1969) - Second Jostedalsbreen Glacier Expedition (1970) - The Headless Valley Expedition (1971) - Greenland: Hayes Peninsular (1976-78) - Transglobe – the first surface journey around the world’s polar axis (1979-82) - North Polar Unsupported Expedition (1986-90) - Anglo-Soviet North Pole Expedition (1990) - Ubar Expedition (1991) - Pentland Pole Expedition – the first unassisted polar journey across the Antarctic Continent (1993) - The Arctic Solo Expedition (2000) - Run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents – which he did four months after a heart attack (2003) - Climbed the North Face of the Eiger (2007) - Conquered Mount Everest (2009) - The Coldest Journey – the first foot journey across Antarctica in the Southern Winter (2013-14) - Marathon des Sables – a 159-mile run over 6 days in 50c heat through the Sahara Desert (2015) Sir Ranulph Feinnes Writing Ranulph has documented his journeys and learnings in over 25 books including A Talent For Trouble (1970), The Feather Men (1991) which became a UK No. 1 bestseller and was adapted into a movie in 2011, The Secret Hunters (2002), Captain Scott (2003) a bestselling biography of the adventurer, My Heroes (2011) which details the people who have inspired him, Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know (2008), Fear: Our Ultimate Challenge (2016) and Shackleton: A Biography (2021). Sir Ranulph Feinnes Charity As well as completing the challenges for personal reasons, Ranulph has managed to raise large amounts of money for a variety of charities. Over the years he has raised in excess of £16 million for the likes of Marie Curie, British Heart Foundation, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and Seeing is Believing, Sir Ranulph Feinnes Awards Thanks to his amazing achievements, Ranulph has been the recipient of a number of awards and accolades over the years. In 1986, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the Polar Medal for Outstanding Service to British Polar Exploration and Research (his late wife, Virginia, was the first female to be awarded the same medal). In 1994, he received the second clasp to his medal to recognise his further achievements in polar exploration. He was awarded the Sultan of Oman’s Bravery medal in 1970, the Explorers Club of New York medal in 1983, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Livingstone gold medal in 1983 and their Founder’s medal in 1984 Sir Ranulph Feinnes Speaker Ranulph Feinnes is one of the country’s most inspirational motivational speaker, drawing analogies from his dangerous challenges to day-to-day business challenges. His charismatic nature and clever wit, combined with his wealth of anecdotes, makes him a popular and exciting choice for any event. Sir Ranulph Feinnes Speaking Topics - Adventure and Sports - Leadership - Philanthropy - Building a Team - Importance of Creative Thinking - Living Dangerously: A Life of Adventure - Nothing is Beyond Your Reach: Motivation, Determination and Resilience - A Commitment to Challenge: Motivation, Leadership and Teamwork - Atlantis of the Sands: The Long Search for the Lost City of Ubar - Transglobe – To The Ends of the Earth: Journey around the Earth’s polar axis Ranulph Feinnes After Dinner Speaker & Host Ranulph is available for Q&As, motivational keynote or after-dinner speeches, conference moderating and event hosting. Clients: Aberdeen, AMWAY, British Airways, BT, Cable and Wireless, Chamber of Commerce, Consort Medical, DABO & Co, IBM, JP Morgan, SMBC Aviation Capital, Unilever, We Are MEaT Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Explorer, Writer and Motivational Speaker Ranulph Feinnes for your corporate event. Contact us.

In 2016, Rav Bansal became one of the most popular contestants on The Great British Bake Off. With his combination of fascinating flavours and fusion style of baking Rav quickly impressed the judges with his unique flare for baking. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book vegetarian Great British Bake Off star, Rav Bansal for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us. After The Great British Bake Off, Rav began and easy to follow recipe blog aiming to get people experimenting with flavours. Rav has also taken baking inspiration from his travels and enjoys discovering new exciting dishes that use exotic ingredients. In 2014 he took part in a two-week vegan challenge, which went on to last 6 months – although Rav admits he is no longer Vegan, he still consumes a predominantly plant-based diet and enjoys incorporating this into his recipes. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book vegetarian Great British Bake Off star, Rav Bansal for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Corporate presenter Rebecca Charlton is a TV sports broadcaster, journalist and author. Rebecca has written two books on cycling with Bloomsbury and can be found presenting and commentating on channels including Eurosport, ITV4 and Sky's Bike Channel UK. Contact the UK’s leading presenter agent Great British Presenters today to book TV sports broadcaster Rebecca Charlton for your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Rebecca has featured on TV adverts for British Airways, Dell and Samsung as well as modelling for sports magazine covers. Having raced in several disciplines of competitive cycling from a young age Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge on the sport. And with experience in writing for a number of women's magazines and national newspapers, Rebecca is at home presenting a vast range of features.   Rebecca is the lead presenter on ITV's coverage of the OVO Energy Women's Tour of Britain and lead reporter on the Tour of Britain. In addition, Rebecca can be found regularly hosting rounds of the HSBC UK National Road and women's series on Eurosport as well as using her knowledge to commentate on the action. Rebecca also made her debut on BBC Radio 4 in 2018 hosting a well received Food Programme edition at the Giro d'Italia discussing rider nutrition with team chefs, riders and nutritionists. Rebecca has featured in TV adverts for British Airways, Dell and Samsung as well as modelling for sports magazine covers. Having raced in several disciplines of competitive cycling from a young age Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge on the sport and with experience in writing for a number of women's magazines and national newspapers, Rebecca is at home presenting a vast range of features.   Rebecca has co-written two cycling fitness books with Bloomsbury and is regularly on-hand for advice, on getting started and improving general fitness, for a number of national magazines and newspapers. Rebecca has used this knowledge to mentor corporate teams to take part in events such as Ride London and to undertake motivational speaking opportunities. Rebecca Charlton is just one of our amazing sports presenters at Great British Presenters Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Presenters now to book cycling presenter Rebecca Charlton for your next corporate live event or corporate video.

Ria Hebden is quickly becoming one of the current go-to presenters on television. The official entertainment presenter on ITV’s Lorraine, co-host of ITV’s All Around Britain, and celebrity contestant on shows such as Catchphrase, The Chase, and Dancing on Ice. Ria is also the founder of Wonder Women TV, and aims to empower the next generation of female leaders in creative industries. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV Presenter Ria Hebden for your next event. As the founder of Wonder Women TV, Ria Hebden is front and centre when it comes to discussing diversity and the inclusion of women in the media. Through this, she produces a podcast with the same title, where she has interviewed CEO Steph Douglas, TV Commissioning Editor Sarah Asante, MD Angela Ferreira, and Screenwriter Kay Mellor, amongst many others. She also produces Wonder Women Live!, an annual event held on International Women’s Day, which brings creative women together. Wonder Women TV provides a mentoring programme, empowering the next generation of diverse female leaders in television and other creative industries. Ria Hebden Entertainment Host And she’s certainly walking the walk, lighting up our screens whilst fronting the BAFTA award red carpet coverage, speaking at the royal UK premiere of Top Gun Maverick, and hosting the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity highlight shows. Ria Hebden TV Presenting On TV, she can often be seen presenting the outside segments for ITV’s This Morning, and appearing on entertainment shows I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here – The Daily Drop, and BBC2’s Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. As well as interviewing the ‘everyday’ person, Ria is a confident interviewer of A-list celebrities, including Sandi Toksvig, Ruby Wax, Kim Cattrall, John Boyega, and Idris Elba. Ria Hebden Awards Her hard work has seen her nominated for several awards, including the New Talent award at the 2019 Women in Film and Television Awards, the Best Presenter award at the 2020 New Voice Awards, and a 2020 Black British Business Award. Ria Hebden Charity Ambassador In addition to her media work, Ria is an ambassador for the MAMA Youth Project, which recruit and train young people from underrepresented groups, and for Lupus UK; a mentor for The Media Trust, mentor of the Women in Film and Television Network, and a member of BAFTA. Ria Hebden Corporate Work and Hosting Ria is becoming a popular choice to host events, provide keynote speeches, and moderate panels. Her credits include the Royal Television Society Award shows, the Jack Petchey Foundation, BAFTA, RTS Futures, and the Media Production Show. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book TV presenter and live host Ria Hebden for your corporate event. Contact us.

Richard Gerver is a world-renowned expert on human leadership and organisational transformation. With years of experience as the headteacher of Grange Primary School – one of the most innovative schools in the country – Richard offers an exciting insight into the levels of human potential and coping with change in uncertain times. Now a prominent expert in the industry, Richard has been named the UK Business Speaker of the Year at least three times, contributes courses to LinkedIn Learning, and has published several books on key themes to great acclaim. From his years building up a failing school to working alongside Google and Microsoft, Richard has a rare ability to connect his experiences to each client. His speeches are informative, humorous and entertaining, with delegates inspired to expand their own thinking and increase their potential. Contact Great British Speakers today to book education and hcange agent Richard Gerver for your next event.   Richard Gerver - Writing Highly in demand, Richard Gerver has published a number of highly successful industry books, using some of the same research used in his speeches and courses. They draw on his own experience in education and reflect on the comparisons with business. His first book, Creating Tomorrow’s School Today (2014), looks at how a good education can help children growing up in an increasingly complex and worrying world and how we can improve education to match the current environment. He followed this up with Simple Thinking (2016), which looks into the idea that in such a busy world, we often feel confused, angry and alone. This book helps to silence the unnecessary matter and focus on achieving your full potential. In 2019, Richard Gerver published Education: A Manifesto for Change. The book – which included insights from leaders including Steve Wozniak and Barack Obama – aimed to inspire anyone involved in education to look at how the education system could be changed to better suit the 21st Century. It would chart in Amazon’s ‘Education Policy’ bestsellers list. He would then go on to write Change (2020), which looks at Richard’s own experience transforming a failing school into one of the most acclaimed schools in the world in just two years. He uses this to examine why we struggle with change so much and how we can embrace it in the workplace. This would chart in Amazon’s ‘Independent & Public Schools Education’ bestsellers list. He has also contributed to or been featured in global publications, including The Sunday Morning Herald Australia, Management Today, The Guardian, La Verdad (Spain), El Economista (Spain), and Faro de Vigo (Spain).   Richard Gerever - Keynote Speaker Richard is now seen as one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership transformation and has provided speeches for the likes of former US President Barack Obama and elite athletes, as well as for TED, the RSA and the BBC. Richard Gerver Keynote Speaking Topics Change: Richard explores why we find change so exhausting and are prone to avoid it. He instead looks at how, as a culture, we can embrace change and open up more opportunities for individuals and organisations. Simple Thinking: Based on his books Simple Thinking, Richard looks at what strategies individuals need in order to change their mindset and increase success levels. Purpose: In order for organisations to succeed, they need to have a sense of purpose. Richard explores how improving skills, leadership, and communication can give you a sense of purpose. Mental Toughness: In order to succeed as individuals and organisations, Richard believes you need to have the confidence to fail and to overcome your failures, using criticism to better yourself. Richard Gerver - Linkedin Courses Alongside his keynote speeches, Richard Gerver provides bespoke courses for LinkedIn Learning’s online portal. Influenced by the research for his books, Richard’s courses have been used by thousands of delegates from around the world. Smart Thinking: Overcoming Complexity: In this course, Richard provides proven tools to deal with industry complexity, how to feel more in control and how to build confidence to increase success. Preparing to Lead: Developing Mental Toughness in Yourself: Richard brings his unique insights of elite sporting and reflects them into human leadership, focussing on resilience, confidence, mental attitude and self-efficacy. Richard Gerver - Podcasts He has appeared on several popular industry podcasts, including The Unstoppable Teen, Global Action Plan UK, Inspired Business, Habits of Leadership, Happiness Injection, Intersection Education, ARTCONNECTS, Art of Brilliance, and Inspiration 4 Teachers.   Richard Gerver Clients: ACADE Spain, bett, BRC, British Council, Deloitte, EAIE, England Golf, Firefly, Gazprom, Google, Harrods, Henry Schein, Hospice UK, International Schools Association, London Business Forum, Microsoft, Ministry of Education, NSPCC, Ordnance Survey, Puig, Royal Academy of Arts, technicolor, TEDx, Telefonica, TUI, University of Derby, University of Stirling, UNOi, Vancouver School Board, Visa.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book thought leader on education  and leadership Richard Gerver for your corporate event. Contact us.

Trendwatcher, futurist and international keynote speaker Richard van Hooijdonk takes you to an inspiring future that will dramatically change the way we live, work and do business. As a futurist, keynote speaker, and trendwatcher, Richard van Hooijdonk is an authority on new technology. He has several chip implants because he wants to physically experience the future. His inspiration sessions have been attended by over 550,000 people at 1900 talks in 35 countries. Richard is a regular guest at radio and television programs. E-mail Great British Speakers today to book Richard van Hooijdonk for your next event or call +44 1753 439289. With his international research team, he researches many trends in the field of robotics, drones, self-driving systems, 3D & 4D printing, sensors, blockchain, quantum computing, neurotech, biotech, platforms and augmented & virtual reality. Combined with artificial intelligence, these technologies offer groundbreaking opportunities, but also lead to challenges and threats for people, organisations and governments. See Richards embedded chips video... Public speaker Since 2014, Richard has been a speaker at many prestigious institutions and organisations, such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung, Gartner, Interpol, the European Commission, PWC, Deloitte, Booking.com, Heineken, Unilever, Huawei, NIKE, and many more. Furthermore, he is the CEO of future-focused intelligence agency Trendforce.one, which recently introduced its COVID-19 ‘Road to Recovery' programme. Mindset He is driven by a desire to inject innovation and imagination into the mindsets of the people and organisations who are going to shape the world of tomorrow. With the right forward-looking mindset, he believes that we can better affect change for the improvement of our health, happiness, and prosperity. Publications Through his online blog, he shares his findings regarding the trends and developments of our times on a weekly basis. To date, he has published 1,500 articles and 60 whitepapers, books, and e-books. One of these, ‘The World of Tomorrow’, became a bestseller. . Richard van Hooijdonk - Main generic keynotes . Trends 2030 Company of the Future ( Short Clip Below) The Road to recovery Welcome to the New Reality . Richard van Hooijdonk - Specific Keynotes . The future of agriculture The future of construction The future of education The future of finance The future of healthcare The future of logistics The future of retail The future of smart cities The future of governments Richard van Hooijdonk Clients Include: Microsoft, Deloitte, Unilever, Vodafone, Interpol, Nike, Google, Cargill, Heinekin, PWC, Huawei, Samsung, IBM and Canon. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Richard van Hooijdonk to speak at or host your next live event.  Contact us.

Rick Kelsey is a presenter for Times Radio, BBC Business and Spotify, focussing on sport, finance and energy. He has also covered breaking stories including UK and US elections, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, Rick was involved in editing the BBC’s podcast Newscast and increased its audience by over 30%. With a professional working proficiency in French, Rick is a popular keynote speaker and event moderator on an international level. Contact Great British Speakers today to book finance and energy presenter Rick Kelsey for your next event. Rick Kelsey TV Presenting Rick Kelsey started his presenting career in 2006 at Global Radio and has since worked as a reporter and presenter for talkSPORT, IMG and Times Radio, with over 12 years spent working for the BBC on their World Service and Newsbeat, and across other radio, TV and online programmes. Rick Kelsey - Podcasting & Radio As well as the BBC podcast Newscast, Rick has been involved in a number of other podcasts and YouTube channels. Along with paediatric doctor Sarah Blackstock, Rick created and presented 16 episodes of Crib Notes, a podcast discussing the things “parents google at 3am”, from paediatric medicine, behaviour, nutrition and screen time. He has also contributed to the BBC Business Daily (2022) podcast where he discussed solar power and whether solar panels are the solutions to the UK’s energy crisis. He also runs The Running Channel on YouTube; with over 560,000 subscribers and 41 million views, it is one of the fastest growing channels in Europe. The aim of the channel is to bring content to those who love to run, whether that be a slow socialising run in a park or an enthusiastic marathon runner. In addition to his online programmes, Rick has been involved in a number of BBC documentaries, including the popular Addicted to... (2015) series which investigated people who confess to being addicted to things such as dating apps, protein supplements, workouts, alcohol and online porn. He is a popular interviewer, and has held Q&As with the likes of Prime Ministers, other political figures including the London Mayor, footballers, football managers and Hollywood actors. Rick Kelsey - Writing & Journalism Rick has written hundreds of articles for the BBC print and online publications on topics including green energy (he is particularly interested in hydrogen, solar and wind power), women’s safety, delivery services, cybercrime, football and sport in general, personal finance, pensions and saving money and unemployment, amongst other topics. Rick Kelsey - Speaking Rick is a highly accomplished and much sought-after keynote speaker on financial issues such as personal finance and energy bills. He is also an experienced event moderator and host. Known for his level of research, passion, clean delivery and entertaining speeches, Rick has hosted industry events including the European Hospitality Awards, LEAF Awards and RFIx Financial Awards and gala dinner. Rick Kelsey - Speaking Topics - Personal Finance and Cost of Living - Savings and Interest Rates - Mortgages - Home Renovation - Sustainable Properties - Sport (Running) - Energy (Gas and Electric) - Alternative Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydrogen) - UK Politics Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book keynote speaker Rick Kelsey for your corporate event. Contact us.

Rob and Paul Forkan are social entrepreneurs & founders of the global travel brand Gandys. Having built the company from a simple flip flop brand based out of a Brixton flat they are now known for their designs on an entire range of products and have been featured in almost every major UK publication and news channel. Gandy Brothers has funded the construction of two children's homes to date with two more being built and many to come. Contact  Great British Speakers today to book Social Entrepreneurs The Gandy Brothers - Rob & Paul Forkan for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. In 2004, the Forkan Brothers tragically lost their parents when the Sri Lankan hotel they were staying in was destroyed in the Boxing Day Tsunami. After being reunited with their younger brother and sister, the Brothers managed to hitch-hike over 200 miles through the devastation and make their way back to the UK. Gandy Brothers - The enterprise In 2012, they founded Gandys from a London bedroom to honour their parents’ memory and give back to the community which had helped them when they were most in need. Having started with flip-flops, Gandys is now a successful travel and lifestyle brand committed to supporting orphans around the world. Through Rob and Paul’s Orphans for Orphans foundation, 10% of profits are used to help fund the ongoing development of their Kids’ Campuses, where orphans across the world are supported through education, medication and nutrition.   Gandy Brothers and Social awareness Rob and Paul are passionate about turning their personal tragedy into something positive by creating a brighter future for fellow orphans. Their story has touched many people’s hearts; they have collaborated with the likes of Richard Branson, Liberty London, and McLaren F1, and the brand has even attracted some Royal attention with the Brothers being invited to Buckingham Palace for the launch of the Queens’ Young Leaders Programme. To date, Gandys has built two children's homes, one in Sri Lanka, one in Malawi two in Nepal and Brazil. The Don't Just Exist Campaign The Don't Just Exist Campaign is something Rob and Paul have started in order to urge people to lead their best lives, to adventure, explore, and give back. It is their way of trying to share the values their parents instilled in them with the world. They are working hard to spread the message through customers, bloggers and ambassadors. Gandy Brothers Speaking Clients Alexander McQueen, University of Cambridge, Oasis, Monsoon, University of Westminster, Innocent, O2, Facebook, Channel 4, Virgin, MTV, Accessorize DHL, and World Retail Congress. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Social Entrepreneurs Rob and Paul Forkan aka The Gandy Brothers for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Rob Moore lives and loves entrepreneurship and property investing and is the host of the successful UK podcasts, The “Disruptive Entrepreneur” and “Money”. He is on a mission to change the way people think about business and aims to support people around the globe through the Rob Moore foundation. Rob Moore co-founded Progressive Property – the UK’s leading property training company – and Unlimited Success with his business partner, before becoming the host of the wildly successful podcast The “Disruptive Entrepreneur” and now The “Money” Podcast, listened to in 192 countries worldwide. This has grown into a complete digital agency: Progressive Media. A self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 30, having risen to riches from being heavily in debt in his 20s, Rob has retired and un-retired countless times, each time creating a new innovation, vision, book or entire company. Contact Great British Speakers today to book property investor and entrepreneur Rob Moore for your next event. He continues to disrupt as an entrepreneur and businessman, with interests ranging from property development to public speaking and digital media. He is a writer, communicator, social media influencer and philanthropist. His 8 books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and received over 9,000 reviews and 200 1 stars! He is a highly sought-after public speaker, having given 1,200 speeches in the last decade and held 2 world records for the longest individual speech marathon. Rob holds his audience captive as an engaging and innovative speaker. He has the rare skill of cutting to the chase, using his personal experience to help others and entertain in a disruptive way. Through the Rob Moore Foundation, he provides an opportunity for underprivileged individuals, start-ups and small established businesses to gain valuable support, investment and mentorship from some of the best in the business. All his profits from his book Money go to the foundation. Background Rob’s entrepreneurial journey started at a very young age, when his Dad encouraged him to work in the family pub, cleaning, ‘bottling up’ and following Dad around while he was buying pubs. But Rob lost his way through his teens and 20s, with a lack of direction and clarity, and was struggling as an artist by age 25. On Dec 15th 2005, Rob’s Dad had a huge nervous breakdown in his pub; he was sectioned by the police in front of all his customers, and has been living with bipolar disorder ever since. This was a rude awakening for Rob, who felt shame for not living up to his potential and taking full advantage of the upbringing his Dad had given him. To this day, this is one of two main drivers for Rob’s life and enterprises. At his turning point in 2005, Rob was £50k in personal consumer debt. He was shocked into action – no more excuses, dependence on others or playing the victim. He cleared all his debt within one year. Another year later he had 20 properties in a partnership with Mark Homer, and two years later they had 50 properties. Rob became a millionaire before his 31st birthday. By the age of 40, Rob had a business and property empire. His proudest moment was ‘retiring’ his parents and giving them his house, with the profits he made from property. Rob’s second driver for success is to help as many people around the globe get a better financial education than what’s taught in schools, and to start and scale their own ventures. He set up the Rob Moore Foundation to take his mission to the global level. Rob in short... One of the UK’s top non-fiction authors – 8 books, published by Hachette • Became a millionaire at 30 having been an artist £50k in debt 5 years before • Built the UK’s largest property training co. Progressive Property (won business of the year 2016) • Broke 3 public speaking world records (& is an international keynote speaker) • Has produced over £100m in sales • Co-owns or manages 850 tenants in his property portfolio & Progressive Lets agency • One of the UK’s top influencers (775,000 subscribers & followers on email & social) • Leading UK Business Podcaster: his podcast (media agency) has 200,000+ downloads a month • Mentor to some high profile celebrities like Kevin Clifton & board advisor to some great companies • Currently developing 160 residential property units (120,000 sq. ft.) • Won business of the year 2016 & Property Wire Training Company of the Year Rob Moore Speaking topics include Property Entrepreneurial skills Mindset Resilience Rob Moore Speaking Clients include: The Independent, Daily Telegraph, BBC, Waterstones, Financial Times, Waterstones, Qantas, iTunes, Express Newspapers, Amazon, SKY Living, WH Smith, City AM, Wall Street Journal, Sue Ryder and ITV. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Rob Moore for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

With a background in restoration, Roddy Clarke has a passion for the positive social and environmental impacts design can have, especially within the home. Striving towards a circular economy, Roddy works as a journalist and speaker focusing on what true sustainability really means today. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Sustainable living interior designer Roddy Clarke to speak or present at your next live or virtual event or call +44 1753 439289. Working with a variety of publications including Forbes, the Weekend FT and Homes & Antiques, Roddy Clarke hopes to impart his passion to wider audiences encouraging others to be more conscious of their design decisions. Roddy started his career working on exhibitions and displays for various clients, generating design ideas for point of sale displays and event spaces – constantly evolving his creative style. He then moved into the restoration industry where he spent over three years managing multiple projects for private clients, stately homes and larger public spaces. It was here that he gained extensive design knowledge, as well as discovering the limits of working with antiques and vintage items. After moving to London, and as his passion grew, Roddy then focused his energy on the furniture retail industry. Working on product development he used his expertise, in dealing with antique items, to inspire his creative thinking when developing new, contemporary pieces. It was here that Roddy also gained experience styling interior products for shoots. Whether presenting, hosting or speaking it's this combination of creativity, empathy and flair that gives Roddy a unique set of tools to really add value to your event. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Roddy Clarke for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Roman Kemp is one of the UK’s most promising television and radio broadcasters, first breaking onto the scene on Capital FM radio.  As a presenter,  Roman's  interviewed some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Meghan Trainor and Selena Gomez. Roman has long been an advocate for mental health and the awareness of male depression, anxiety and suicide. He spoke openly about his own journey in 2021 when BBC1 broadcast his highly-praised documentary Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency (2021). More recently (2023) Roman fronted the follow-up documentary,  Roman Kemp: The Fight for Young Lives, which continues to promote conversation around mental health,  encouraging young people to talk about their wellbeing, and to make sure they are properly supported when they speak out. Contact Great British Speakers today to book events host and mental health advocate Roman Kemp for your next event. Roman Kemp | Mental Health Speaker Roman's hard-hitting documentary, Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, which explored the growing concerns of mental health and suicide among young men was highly praised. The documentary was a personal journey for Roman after his friend took his own life last year.  He now uses this experience to inspire others, especially young men, to openly talk about their own mental health and explores ways that people can seek help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLSLl5wtHGc     Thanks to this prominent position, Roman has teamed up with a number of companies and educational establishments to promote the awareness of male suicide and men's mental health. Roman teamed up with Legal and General Group Protection’s ‘Be Well, Get Better, Be Supported’ campaign in 2021 as their mental health ambassador. Between them, they made a series of films about Roman’s own personal experience of mental health and wellbeing. He also teamed up with Edge Hill University, Lancashire, taking part in a panel discussion analyzing mental health. Also on the panel were Professor Andy Smith, a forerunner of ground-breaking research into sport, education and mental health, Olivia Izzo, a student mentor on the ‘Tackling the Blues’ programme who is encouraging young people to open up about their mental health, and Mike Salla, Director of Health and Sport at Everton in the Community, the official charity of Everton Football Club. Roman is a patron of Joe’s Buddy Line, a charity that provide mental health workshops in schools, and has taken part in Soccer Aid (2006-) in 2019, 2020 and 2021, raising money for UNICEF. Roman Kemp Hosting & Fundraising Roman has hosted a number of events, award ceremonies and fundraising gigs including the 2021 TRIC Awards, the Global Awards, and ITV’s Concert for Ukraine alongside Marvin Humes and Emma Bunton. For a unique double act, why not book Roman alongside his father Martin Kemp; perfect for corporate awards events. Roman Kemp | Presenter & Host. Roman Kemp always had a keen eye on the entertainment world. When he was 15, he signed a record deal with Universal Music as a DJ and was able to work with some great artists and play in incredible venues. Roman soon expanded into television with a variety of presenting and narrating jobs. Roman was announced as part of The X Factor UK (2004-2018) team in 2016 and went on to present the live Xtra Factor (2004-2016) as well as present on their social media channels. He has also hosted Nick Kicks (2016), 2Awesome (2017) and The Hot Desk (2007-2017). He has participated in a number of reality and panel shows including Stand Up To Cancer: First Dates (2013-), Len Goodman’s Partners in Rhyme (2017), Loose Women (1999-) – participating in the first all-male panel in the programme’s history, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (2021-), Would I Lie To You (2007-) and Celebrity Juice (2008-). In 2019, he took part in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here (2002-), where he made it to the final and finished in third place. Since 2019, Roman has appeared in the Channel 4 reality series Celebrity Gogglebox (2019-) alongside his father, Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet fame. In 2020, Roman co-hosted a Sunday morning programme with his father for ITV called Martin & Roman’s Sunday Best! (2020-), followed by its spin-off, Martin & Roman’s Weekend Best! (2020-). Awards Hosting: Roman has gone on to present the TV BAFTA red carpet, Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball (2008-) and Summertime Ball (2009-), the London New Year celebration show in 2017 and 2019, backstage at The Brit Awards in 2018, the National Lottery Award red carpet, the GQ Awards red carpet, backstage at Children in Need Rocks the 80s (2017), the Global Awards in 2018, 2019 and 2020 alongside Rochelle Humes and Myleene Klass, and hosted a number of film premieres, including IT Chapter Two (2019). Roman’s other work includes narrating the ITV2 reality show Bromans (2017), voicing the UK and Global series of Takeshi’s Castle (1986-1990; 2018), and appearing on the ‘showbiz’ segment of This Morning (1988-). Corporate Collaborations: Roman has collaborated with a number of other top brands including Absolut, Cadbury, Coca Cola and EE. Not content with TV presenting, radio broadcasting, and event hosting, Roman has written two very successful books for children alongside his Capital co-host Vick Hope, Listen Up (2019) and Shout Out (2021). Prior to his presenting career, Roman was a successful model, working for the likes of Dropdead and Topman. In 2020, he teamed up with Topman to launch his own collection of bandanas in collaboration with mental health charity Mind.   Working for ITV, the BBC, Channel 4 and Capital  FM, he has vast experience and is the ideal choice to book for music festivals, award ceremonies and corporate events. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to presenter and mental health speaker Roman Kemp for your corporate event. Contact us.

An Oxford-trained lawyer, Roz spent the first eleven years of her career working as a management consultant, braving nothing more intrepid than rush hour on the London Underground before an environmental epiphany led to a radical personal transformation into a world-class adventurer. During the seven years of her ocean rowing career, Roz Savage had more chance than most to explore the far horizons of courage. Spending up to five months alone at sea on a 23-foot rowboat, thousands of miles from land and humanity, at the mercy of winds, waves and currents, she evolved from a nervous novice adventurer into the world's foremost female ocean rower, having rowed - solo - across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. While crossing those 15,000 miles of the ocean she had to redefine her comfort zone on a daily basis and reach deep into her inner sources of strength, self-discipline, and commitment to her goal. She discovered the vital importance of keeping a cool head in life-endangering situations, to optimise her capacity for smart decision-making, accurate risk assessment and creative problem-solving. Since her adventures, she has become a passionate campaigner for ocean plastic, sustainability and the environment, subjects which increasingly feature in her talks, as well as an author and political figure. Contact Great British Speakers today to book ocean rower, resilience, environmentalist, sustainability and motivational speaker Dr Roz Savage MBE for your next event. Currently teaching a class at Yale - on courage, naturally - she also combines her self-taught life skills with principles from neuroscience, psychology, personal development and leadership theory, to inform and inspire corporate audiences. She has spoken on 6 continents, with clients like Google, Disney, Kaiser Permanente, National Geographic, and TED, plus numerous schools, universities and corporations. Roz founded The Sisters, a global network of women and organisations, working together to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. SUSTAINABILITY Roz is the founder of 'Sisters Global, a network of women, and women’s organisations, working together to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. An advocate for sustainability Roz is a passionate speaker about environmental challenges 'referring to them as a 'many-headed sea monster'. "We can keep cutting off the heads of plastic pollution, deforestation, coral reef destruction, climate change, and so on, but they will just keep sprouting back. What we have to do is to get to the heart of the monster, and that heart is the fact that we have forgotten that we are a part of nature. When we damage the web of life, we hurt ourselves." Roz Savage MBE [embed]https://vimeo.com/217289128[/embed] WRITING Roz has since wrote four bestselling books: - Rowing the Atlantic (2009) which documents her 103-day journey across the Atlantic - Stop Drifting, Start Rowing (2013) which documents her solo row across the Pacific - The Gifts of Solitude (2020) which provides wisdom on loneliness and solitude - The Ocean in a Drop (2022) which explores theories on what it means to be human in the 21st Century   AWARDS: In 2010, she was named Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic; in 2012 a World Fellow at Yale; and in 2013 she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to fundraising and the environment. She also holds four Guinness World Records for ocean rowing.   MEDIA Roz has appeared on numerous TV channels including the BBC, CBS, Channel 4, ESPN, and Fox News, and has also featured on radio stations including BBC Radio Four, BBC World Service, NPR, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. She has contributed in newspapers including The New York Times, The Daily Telegraph, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Observer, The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, The Financial Times, and The Evening Standard. She has also featured in magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Red, Grazia, Outside Magazine, and Fortune. A documentary based on her Atlantic voyage, “Rowing the Atlantic”, was screened in 32 countries as a finalist in the prestigious Banff Mountain Film Festival.   KEYNOTE SPEAKING TOPICS: - Motivation and Mind Management - Motivation > Fear = Courage - VUCA: Leadership From the Inside Out Risk Management and Resilience in an Unpredictable World - Re-Thinking Reality: The Stories We Tell Ourselves - The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create it   COACHING: Roz now speaks to organisations all over the world that are keen to find new ways to inspire and motivate more engaged, happy and purpose-driven individuals. She shares stories from the epic adventures she has experienced and the lessons she has learned. Her speeches help audiences to take more personal responsibility for their individual and collective success, find higher levels of resilience and courage, more effectively navigate the uncharted waters of change and invest more of themselves into every challenge they undertake. This is one of Roz's Ted Talks about her Atlantic Crossing. [embed]https://vimeo.com/217291073[/embed]   Clients include AXA, BBC, Brocade, Cabinet Office, CBS, Credit Suisse, Disney, eBay, Egon Zehnder, ESPN, Forbes, Fox News, Google, Hershey, the Huffington Post, Kaiser Permanente, Maison-McDuffie, National Geographic, Qubit, NPR, the Royal Geographical Society, Royal Navy, San Francisco Chronicle, SAP, TED, TEDx, Yale, YPO Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book motivational speaker Dr Roz Savage for your next live event or corporate video.   Contact us.

Sam MacGregor and Danni Diston – otherwise known as the collective ‘Sam and Danni’ – are radio presenters who began their broadcasting career together on their University radio station. After winning a range of industry awards including Best Entertainment Show and Best Male Radio Presenter for Sam at the Student Radio Awards in 2019, the pair continued to present together after leaving University, landing their BBC Radio 1 debut only a year later. Contact Great British Speakers today to book up-and-coming radio presenters Sam and Danni for your next event. Sam and Danni got their big mainstream radio break in December 2020, where they hosted Radio 1’s Life Hacks and The Official Chart: First Look, as part of the radio stations’ Christmas Takeover scheme. They were so well received, the pair have gone on to present a wide range of shows across the BBC radio network, resulting in them being the most used cover presenters on Radio 1 throughout 2021. Alongside Life Hacks and The Official Chart…, you may have also heard them covering the Friday Early Breakfast slot, warming up for presenter Greg James, the Weekend Breakfast show, as well as for Radio 1 Dance. Between the two of them, they have a growing online fanbase, with a combined following on both Instagram and Twitter of over 3,000, which is sure to grow as they’re heard more frequently on our airwaves. Whilst their broadcasting career grows, Sam and Danni have been using skills gained from their extensive industry experience. Danni is currently a teaching assistant at a special educational needs school in Wales and has previously worked for Xpress Radio in multiple roles including as their speech, entertainment and news coordinator, deputy station manager, radio producer and presenter, as well as news executive for Cardiff Union television. Sam currently freelances for the BBC as a radio presenter and researcher and works as the social media coordinator for the international food sharing app, OLIO. Previously he has worked for 2ser Radio as a daytime producer and late-night presenter, for Nation Broadcasting as a content producer and cover presenter and for Xpress Radio in multiple roles such as their social media coordinator, music presenter, daytime content producer and deputy station manager. Still relatively new to mainstream radio, Sam and Danni’s popularity and experience are growing at an impressive rate. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Radio 1 presenters Sam and Danni for your corporate event. Contact us.

One of the country's best-known double-acts, BAFTA award-winning presenters Sam and Mark first appeared on our screens as contestants on TV talent show 'Pop Idol' back in 2003. Their friendship began whilst filming backstage VT’s and they have been inseparable ever since. Known for predominantly presenting children's TV, their credits include 'Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind Up' (CBBC) for which they received two Children’s BAFTA’s for Best Presenters and 'Big Friday Wind Up' which won a Children’s BAFTA for best entertainment show. In 2020, Sam & Mark presented the BBC revival of Crackerjack. Contact Great British Speakers today to book kids entertainers & hosts Sam and Mark for your next event. Sam and Mark's Other TV Credits include: Level Up (BBC/CBBC)TMi (BBC/CBBC)Do Something Different (BBC/CBBC)Sam & Mark’s Guide To Dodging Disasters (BBC/CBBC)Who Wants To Be A Superhero (BBC/CBBC)Sam & Mark’s TMi FridaySkate Nation (BBC/CBBC)Jump Nation (BBC/CBBC)Top of The Pops Saturday (BBC/CBBC)Top of The Pops Reloaded (BBC/CBBC)Sport Relief Does Glee Club (BBC/CBBC)The Great Christmas Toy Giveaway (CH5)Copycats (BBC/CBBC)Junior Bake Off (BBC/CBBC)Taking the Next Step (CBBC) In addition, they have appeared as guests on 'Sunday Brunch', 'Celebrity Juice', 'The Xtra Factor', and 'This Morning' to name but a few. Sam and Mark also competed against each other on ITV's 'Dancing on Ice.'  Separately, Mark appeared on 'Celebrity Mastermind' and Sam reached the final of BBC's 'Celebrity MasterChef.' Sam and Mark Children's Authors Alongside their TV success, Sam and Mark are also accomplished and well-loved authors, having published their first children’s book 'The Adventures of Long Arm' in 2015 followed by the release of their second book 'The Adventure of Long Arm vs The Evil Supply Teacher.' 2017 saw the release of their first picture book 'The Stink Before Christmas'. With hundreds of hours of live TV under their belts, it comes as no surprise that they have also written a family stage show called 'Sam and Marks On The Roadshow' which they have performed at festivals all over the UK, as well as delighting audiences at Park Resorts and Butlins. Confident in the live sphere, Mark is also a seasoned and popular panto performer, having played the lead in several national productions including Aladdin, at the Theatre Royal Bath to rave reviews. Sam and Mark Radio Broadcasters Sam and Mark also hosted their own Sunday morning radio show, for Free Radio in the West Midlands. When not busy filming or on dad duties, they work closely with several brands and charities and are both patrons of Whizz-Kidz. Mark is also a patron of Kicks Count. Warm, funny and charismatic, they have also hosted the Wellchild Awards and are popular hosts for corporate days and events. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Sam and Mark for your next live event or corporate video.  Contact us.

Sam Jones combines his unique tools with his years of experience to coach the UK’s brightest public figures and influencers to create more productivity, better performances and improved wellbeing within young people. He looks at the culture of instant-access information on our phones and devices and how it is affecting our own psychology, as well as how a fast-paced world can impact on our thoughts and feelings. The topics he focuses on include Generation Z, wellbeing and mental health, retention and resilience of Gen Z, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) from a Gen Z perspective. Contact Great British Speakers today to book employment, personal development, Gen Z speaker Sam Jones for your next event. Sam Jones is a Gen Z speaker and the founder of several companies and applications (All In, TwentySomeone, TIME Score, Jetbrek) in the area of mental wellbeing and has been a personal coach for over 400 clients, including many young celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs. After being on Jobseekers Allowance at 21, Sam now works with a range of global brands and individuals to help them feel better and perform better. He also created a public community of over 7,000 members where he could provide on-the-ground learning experiences and workshops for modern-day twenty and thirty year olds. Gen Z speaker Sam’s mission is to change the way young people attain mental wellbeing and life direction through simple, down-to-earth support. He reaches over 30,000 people a week on Instagram, mainly 20-35 year olds in the UK and US, and has led research projects into understanding mental wellbeing in young people which reached five continents in just 12 months. He has worked with the likes of ASOS, News UK, P&G and Unilever, from coaching their staff, helping them to understand millennials and helping build new brand strategies. Gen Z speaker Sam’s expertise, gained through the mentoring of pioneering emerging-adulthood researcher Jeffrey Arnett, ensures that he creates unique, tailored keynotes and group-learning experiences from the perspective of young people. He has presented over 100 keynotes and workshops, from audiences as small as 10 and as big as 250 people, and his laidback style makes him a great, relatable speaker for many types of events. Sam’s expertise and authority, gained through the mentoring of pioneering researcher Jeffrey Arnett, in the millennial and emerging adult area ensure that he creates unique tailored keynotes and group learning experiences from the perspective of young people. He can provide speeches and workshops covering topics including confidence, leadership, mental health, mentoring, millennials, social media and young people. A Chat with Sam Jones As part of our 'Chat with...' podcast series at Great British Speakers, our director Jane Farnham sat down with Sam to talk about how technology has adapted the way we communicate, how living in a culture of instant-access via our phones has changed our own psychology and how this impacts the thoughts and feelings of the younger generation. Watch the full interview HERE. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.greatbritishtalent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Jane-Farnham-from-Great-British-Speakers-chats-to-Millennial-GenZ-motivational-speaker-Sam-Jones-Teaser.mp4"][/video]   SAM JONES SPEAKING TOPICS A personal growth strategy for millennials in work: Sam guides you through a workshop – whether you are a millennial or manage them – research-backed exercises to help coach, mentor and develop in the workplace. Coaching Gen Z to great wellbeing in work and home: Gen Z speaker Sam Jones is answering organisations’ challenges by helping their young talent thrive in the working environment. Many coaching techniques and practical strategies can be used by Gen Z and their managers to bring their best into the organisation. From top 100 business schools to benefits, and back: Sam shares his entrepreneurial journey in an all too common tale of grand expectations and harsh reality. He gives a brutally honest insight with practical tips to how he went from benefits post-university to setting up several platforms that are tackling the UK wellbeing problem. Social media: Sam has a unique insight into the psychology of social media and how young people can use it to thrive instead of falling into negative traps like low self-esteem. What working with the 1% teaches you about life: Stories from working as a life coach to celebrities. What we can learn about the pursuit of success and happiness and what really goes on behind the scenes of the people we admire. Building core confidence and assertiveness in work: A practical sessions where people build an in-depth plan to master the layers of confidence in their work. It helps people speak up, perform better and lead from the inside out. A practical guide to wellbeing in a busy world: Social media, never-ending work access and comparison play a major part in how we see ourselves. This workshop delves deep into the role this plays on our wellbeing and uses applicable strategies to work with the modern world. AI and the workplace: AI is changing the employment landscape, and is on the same level as social media in terms of how it will impact our personal and professional lives. Sam talks about how organisations can use AI for good, how to use to in order to evolve your company and thrive, as well as the bad that inevitably comes with it. . Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book employment developmental Gen Z speaker Sam Jones for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sam Quek MBE was one of the Team GB hockey players that won an Olympic gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic games. Sam has since become an in demand TV presenter and host both for the BBC and within the corporate sphere. In 2024, it was announced that Sam would take part in the 20th anniversary series of the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin. They were knocked out of the show in week 7 against Gladiator Montell Douglas and professional dancer Johannes Radebe. Contact Great British Speakers today to book former hockey player and sports TV presenter Sam Quek for your next corporate event or call +44 1753 439289. Over the course of her international career, Sam Quek won 125 caps for the England and Great Britain women’s hockey teams, and was a key part of the England squad that won a Gold Medal at the Rio Olympics, and silver medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2013 European Hockey Championships. In 2015, she was a prominent member of the England team that won the Gold Medal at the European Hockey Championships in London, picking up the Man of the Match award in the final against reigning World and Olympic champions The Netherlands. In 2017, Sam was awarded an MBE for services to hockey. Sam Quek Broadcasting and Presenting Since the Olympics, Sam has become a much in-demand sports TV & Radio broadcaster, building a hugely impressive presenting portfolio across a number of sports including football, NFL, hockey and rugby, on Channel 5, TNT Sports, and LFC TV, as well as hosting BBC 5 Live Radio's '606', the largest football phone-in radio show. She was also a contestant on the sixteenth series one of ITV’s flagship entertainment shows I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here where she made it to the final four. She also made it to the final in Celebrity Masterchef (2020), finishing as runner up. She has also presented on BBC's daytime show Morning Live, The One Show, and became the first female captain in A Question of Sport.  Sam has since appeared on a number of entertainment shows including A League Of Their Own, Britain’s Got Talent, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, The Chase and Play to the Whistle. Sam has also co-anchored live shows including the opening ceremony of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, and co-anchored the BBC Olympic Breakfast show at the Tokyo Olympic Games.   Merseyside-born Sam is an avid fan of Liverpool FC and a general sports nut! She has worked with a wide range of brands, including HaliboOrange Vitamins, Owlet UK, Team GB, and ZenAuto. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book awards host Sam Quek to host your next event. Contact us.

Samantha Baines is an award-winning comedian, entrepreneur, activist, actress, broadcaster and author. She is in huge demand as a keynote or after-dinner speaker, event host, award ceremony host, panel moderator, Q&A leader and comedy act. Contact Great British Speakers today to book comedian, activist and author Samantha Baines for your next event. Samantha Baines studied at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and her career has since spanned stand-up, television, theatre, and film. SAMANTHA BAINES - COMEDY Her stand-up comedy shows tend to have a feminist edge to them, and have taken her to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she has frequently sold out her shows. She is a Funny Women Finalist, a What The Frock Best Newcomer winner, Funny Women Best Show nominee, a UK Punch Championship finalist, and IWPA Winner. SAMANTHA BAINES - MEDIA Samantha has transcended genres, acting in drama and comedy shows, performing on stage, appearing as a guest on entertainment shows, broadcasting on the radio, and hosting a successful podcast. Samantha has acted in TV programmes such as Silent Witness (2018), The Crown (2016), Call the Midwife (2016) and Doctors (2015), and West End show Magic Mike Live. She has been a guest on Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil’s This Week, and broadcast across BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Kent and Virgin Radio. Since 2020, Samantha has hosted The Divorce Social podcast based on her personal experiences of divorce. It aims to change the conversation around divorce, and has since had over a quarter of a million downloads, was named The Times Podcast of the Week, number 1 on the iTunes chart, and won the bronze award for the Best Sex and Relationship Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2022. As the Director of the marketing company Penguin in the Room, Samantha has managed the social media posts for the likes of Lucy Porter, Susan Calman, Ruby Wax, and Helen George. SAMANTHA BAINES - WRITING She is also a very successful author of children’s and factual books. Her books Harriet Versus the Galaxy (2020) and The Night the Moon Went Out (2021) both feature deaf protagonists. In 2023, she published the book Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness: A Guide to Owning it and Loving It. This made it to Amazon’s bestseller lists even before publication and provides a humorous yet informative look at how to live and thrive with hearing loss. She has also contributed writings to The Guardian, Time Out magazine, Huffington Post, Stylist magazine, The Independent, The Evening Standard, and Modern Women magazine. SAMANTHA BAINES - ACTIVISM Whilst she didn’t initially set out to be an activist for the deaf community, she has accidentally fallen into it. She is now a proud ambassador for the Royal National Institute for Deaf People. She has fronted their ‘Subtitle It’ campaign, spoken to MPs in the House of Commons, and has led talks on deaf awareness and tinnitus. SAMANTHA BAINES - CORPORATE Samantha aims to bring joy and fun to everything she does, whether hosting Q&As, giving keynote speeches, or hosting corporate events and award ceremonies. She has spoken at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the House of Commons, the British Film Academy, the National Museum of Scotland, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People charity summit, Exeter University, Just So Festival, Ravensbourne College, and Birkbeck University. SAMANTHA BAINES - SPEAKING TOPICS - Courage - Hearing Loss/Deafness - Overcoming Obstacles - Positivity - Divorce - Sexuality - Acting - Writing - Comedy   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book comedian, actress and writer Samantha Baines for your corporate event. Contact us.

Samantha Johnson is an award-winning international sports anchor, with a track record of hosting some of the biggest sporting events for the biggest channels including BeIN Sports, Chelsea TV, Eurosport, Sky Sports News and TRT World. She has featured in a number of sporting films including UEFA’s documentary Outraged in 2021. She was featured in the 2014 PowerList ‘Top 20 of Britain’s Most Influential People Under 40’ for her achievements in media. She is a sought after and accomplished speaker and event host who is passionate about sport and charity. Contact Great British Speakers today to book award-winning sport presenter Samantha Johnson for your next event. Samantha Johnson began her presenting career on channels such as Coral TV before moving on to become a sport presenter for Chelsea Football Club and BeIn Media. She soon became a popular face on TV and started adding radio broadcasting to her resume. She has been a presenter and co-producer for Colourful Radio where she presented The Midweek Sports Show. Samantha has presented a wide range of sporting programmes such as TRT’s flagship Beyond the Game programme, and has covered a range of sporting events including the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Football Draw, the 2021 Futsal World Cup Draw, the FIFA 2022 World Cup European and Intercontinental Play-Off Draws and co-hosted the 2022 World Cup Draw which was streamed to millions of people across the globe. With over 15 years’ experience in the sporting industry, Samantha has worked with and interviewed some of the biggest names in basketball, Formula One, boxing, Olympics and Paralympics, football, rugby and NFL. One of her biggest interviews came in 2015-16 when she interviewed Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri prior to their first Premier League title win. It received worldwide coverage on CNN, Fox ports, the Guardian and Telegraph newspapers. Her success was replicated in 2021 after a football match between Istanbul Basakeshir and Paris Saint-Germain ended with both teams walking off the pitch over a racism allegation. Her interview with player Demba Ba and coach Pierre Webo was picked up by media outlets around the world such as L’Equipe and Mail Online. Samantha’s expertise and experience means she is in high demand for event work. See examples of Sam's live event hosting work below: She has chaired and featured on panels at the House of Commons, Wembley Stadium and the Etihad, as well as countless schools and universities throughout the UK and Turkey. She has worked with the likes of former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein who is also a Premier League and FA ambassador, as well as former Chelsea, Juventus and England international forward and Aston Villa Women Sporting Director, Eniola Aluko. As well as her sporting and presenting career, Samantha also works with the United Nations on their ‘Awake Not Sleeping’ initiative, which aims to change how societies think about women and girls’ roles, rights and human potential to make gender equality a lived reality for all. Samantha’s news broadcasting career is not solely focussed on sport; she carried out an interview with the founder of Global Wellness Day, Belgin Aksoy, an event recognised by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. She also believes in giving back and inspiring the next generation and continues to work as a mentor. Samantha is a highly accomplished keynote and motivational speaker. Her specialist topics include: - Black History Month - Sport - Leisure - Women and equality - Wellness and mental health - Women’s health - Diversity - Inclusion See Samantha's speaker showreel below: Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book sporting presenter Samantha Johnson for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sammy Taylor was just 18 when she was first diagnosed with a brain tumour. At 25, she had brain surgery and fell into the rare 2% that suffered a cerebellar stroke, facial nerve damage and permanent eyesight impairment. After needing to relearn how to to walk, write, feed herself and smile again – becoming the first person in the UK to have a pioneering facial reconstructive surgery – Sammy is now on a mission to remind others that although life will throw obstacles in our way that we can’t control, our ability to adapt to these challenges is what will determine how we truly live. Contact Great British Speakers today to book brain tumour, stroke, mental health and resilience speaker Sammy Taylor  for your next event. At 18, monthly dizzyspells and spinning walls led Sammy to seek medical advice. She was sent for an MRI scan where a brain tumour was discovered. Although it was unlikely to ever grow or cause an issue, she was put on a ‘watch and wait’ plan to see. By 24, it became dangerously close to blocking the brain fluid that controls everything we do, and surgery was needed. While preparing for surgery, Sammy founded beautybrainuk.com as a way of incorporating daily motivational messages and inspiring a positive mindset throughout this challenge. But Sammy had no idea just how much bigger that challenge was about to become. Having suffered a rare cerebellar stroke, Sammy woke from surgery unable to see or speak and had to relearn to walk, write and feed herself again. Her permanent visual impairment resulted in a forced career change, while her visible difference meant Sammy had to quickly learn just how much emphasis is placed on beauty and perfection in society. She also learned that recovery takes time and everyone goes at their own pace in life. But Sammy’s continued motivation and acceptance allowed her to rebuild her life in a way that could still be fulfilling to her, despite the odds. She’s now on a mission to share that knowledge with others and encourage them to adapt to situations, grow through them and learn to thrive as a result.   Sammy Taylor - Speaking topics Adaptation and acceptance Overcoming adversity Dealing with setbacks Resilience Mental health Maintaining motivation   Sammy Taylor - Takeaway benefits Inspired Resilient to overcome challenges Trusting the path you’re on Motivated Accepting of who you are Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book mental health, Resilience and motivational Speaker Sammy Taylor for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sandi Toksvig OBE is a prolific comedienne, writer, presenter and activist, and is in high demand for her presenting, speaking and hosting skills. From television to stage, radio to writing, the comic genius that is Sandi Toksvig has been at the forefront of the British media and arts scene for over 40 years, and she is a true legend of the industry. As an openly gay woman, Sandi has devoted much of her life to campaigning for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights. Sandi is perfectly suited to entertaining after-dinner talks and events thanks to her high profile, career longevity and appeal amongst a range of audiences. Contact Great British Speakers today to book comedian women's rights icon broadcaster Sandi Toksvig for your next event. Sandi Toksvig is best known to UK audiences as a television presenter and broadcaster. She began her career in children’s television, playing Ethel in the long-running Saturday morning show Number 73 (1982-1988), and presenting shows such as The Saturday Starship (1984-1985), Gilbert’s Fridge (1988-1990) and The Talking Show (1993). Since then, her career has included hosting and/or guest-appearing in celebrated series such as Call My Bluff (1996-2011), Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988-1999), Mock The Week (2005-), Have I Got News For You (1990-),  Antiques Master (2010), 1001 Things You Should Know (2012-2013) and What the Dickens (2008-2009). In 2014, Sandi took over from William G. Stewart for five years as the host of 15 to 1 (1988-2019), and in 2016, Sandi took over from Stephen Fry as the host of BBC2’s hugely popular show QI (2003-). In 2017, she joined Noel Fielding to become the new co-hosts of The Great British Bake Off (2010-) when it moved from the BBC to Channel 4; she left after three years. In 2021, Sandi’s programme Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig (2021-) first broadcast; a critically-acclaimed and popular show which sees Sandi and four of her closet female friends travelling the UK and staying in extraordinary houses. Sandi co-wrote the sitcom The Big One (1992) which she starred in alongside Mike McShane, as well as Island Race (1995), a documentary series co-presented with former Beirut hostage John McCarthy. Sandi also conceived Playhouse Live for Sky Arts, producing specially commissioned live drama for television.   SANDI TOKSVIG ON THE RADIO As well as being a popular face on our television screens, Sandi is a favourite voice on the radio. For a decade, she was the chair of The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4 which led to her induction into the Radio Hall of Fame. She has also been a guest on Desert Island Discs and Excess Baggage.  In 2020, Sandi launched a podcast series called We Will Get Past This which aimed to help people during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, by sharing stories of notable woman from her book collection. She also created and performed Vox Tox, a YouTube miniseries.   SANDI TOKSVIG COMEDY & STAGE WORK Sandi began her comedy career at Girton College, Cambridge where she wrote and performed in the first all-woman Footlights show as well as achieving a first-class degree. She was at college with the likes of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie and Emma Thompson. Sandi is passionate about being able to perform live on stage. She was one of the performers at The Comedy Store in London on it’s very first night, and she was a member of The Comedy Store Players for many years. She has starred on the stage in shows such as The Boyfriend, Androcles and the Lion, Much Ado About Nothing, A Little Night Music, Old King Cole and Comedy of Errors. She also spent a season with the New Shakespeare Company at Regents Park.   SANDI TOKSVIG WRITING Much of Sandi’s time is devoted to writing, having written more than twenty fiction and non-fiction books including A Slice of the Moon (2015), The Little Viking (2008) and If I Didn’t Have Elbows (1998) for children, and Toksvig’s Almanac (2021), Peas and Queues: The Minefield of Modern Manners (2013) and Heroines and Harridans (2012) for adults. For the theatre, Sandi co-authored the musical Big Night Out at the Little Sands Picture Palace Theatre starring Anita Dobson and Una Stubbs, the Shakespeare deconstruction The Pocket Dream with Elly Brewer, Charity Begins for Playhouse Live, Bully Boy and Silver Linings. She adapted Treasure Island which reopened the Leicester Haymarket Theatre in December 2018, and in 2019 her adaptation of Mamma Mia The Party opened at London’s O2. Sandi regularly contributes as a columnist to Good Housekeeping, Sunday Telegraph and The Lady. Sandi often combines her activism with her writing to produce books like Girls Are Best (2009) about women’s history. Her influence in television, publication and theatre writing earned her the title of President of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain in 2019.   SANDI TOKSVIG CHARITY AND CAMPAIGNING Sandi is an activist for gender equality and in 2014/15 she co-founded the Women’s Equality Party. Sandi came out as homosexual in the early 90s, which became a life-threatening decision for her, forced into hiding by the backlash. Undeterred, she was resilient in the face of adversity and has gone on to be appointed President of the Women of the Year Lunch, patron of Humanist UK and support of Liberty injustice group. In 2016, Sandi delivered the TED talk A Political Party for Women’s Equality, where she told the story of how she helped set up a new British political party, with the express purpose of putting equality on the ballot. Sandi has worked with a number of charities and action groups including the Lesbian Avengers, Liberty, Humanists UK as well as co-creating the Women’s Equality Party in 2015.   SANDI TOKSVIG AWARDS & ACCOLADES - Theresa Montefiore Memorial Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (whilst at Cambridge University) - Raemaekers Prize for Archaeology (whilst at Cambridge University) Show Business Personality of the Year – The Grand Order of Water Rats (1997) - Channel 4 Political Awards – Political Humourist of the Year (2007) - Radio Broadcaster of the Year – Broadcasting Press Guild (2007) - Read it or Else Award – Coventry Inspiration Book Awards (for Hitler’s Canary) (2007) - Broadcaster of the Year – Stonewall Awards (2008) - Listening Books Award for the Spoken Word (2008) - Voice of the Viewer and Listener Award for Individual Contribution to Radio (2009) - Honorary Doctor of Letters – University of Portsmouth (2010) - Chancellor – University of Portsmouth (2012) - Honorary Fellowship – Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge University (2012) - Honorary Doctor of Letters – University of Surrey (2012) - Honorary Doctor of Letters – York St John University (2012) - Roberts Radio Special Award – Voice of the Listener & Viewer Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting (2013) - Order of the British Empire (OBE) (2013)   SANDI TOKSVIG - SPEAKING TOPICS - Overcoming Adversity - LGBTQ+ Issues - Fighting for Equality - Politics - Women’s Equality Party   Sandi Toksvig is a rare voice of reason in a confusing modern world. She is laid back and down to earth, but educated, informative and passionate. Her relaxed understanding of people as individuals but also as part of a larger group means she can easily motivate and provide insight needed for personal and professional development. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book presenter, writer and LGBTQ+ rights advocate Sandi Toksvig for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sarah Beeny is best known for her property expertise, which she frequently shares on popular television programmes, such as Renovate Don’t Relocate (2019-20), Help! My House is Falling Down (2010-11) and Restoration Nightmare (2010-11). She is also an esteemed entrepreneur, business owner, TV presenter, author, and cancer campaigner. Contact Great British Speakers today to book property and lifestyle speaker Sarah Beeny for your next event. PROPERTY Sarah set up her first property development company when she was just 24, alongside her brother and her now-husband. In 2012, Sarah and her husband and children opened the doors to their exquisite home, Rise Hall, to allow viewers of Sara Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare to follow their long-term restoration project. The show charted the painful yet enriching journey of Sarah and her family, turning a stately home wreck into a unique and beautiful events venue. Other property programmes include Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country (2020-present), Property Ladder (2001-06), Four Rooms (2016-19), Britain’s Best Home (2003), Double Your House For Half the Money (2012-14), Kate Beeny’s How to Sell Your Home (2014), How to Live Mortgage Free (2017), and Sarah Beeny’s New Country Lives (2023). In 2018, she set up the Round the Houses podcast, where she talks to the rich and famous about their homes and home life. Guests included June Sarpong, Pearl Lowe, Lynn Bowles, Tim Lovejoy, Jo Wood, Joe Sugg, and Julian Clary. In 2015, Sarah joined forces with living solutions specialist Hafele UK to launch the Sarah Beeny Home Collection. She designed a range of high-quality, decorative handles to suit all tastes and projects, from small-scale-upcycling to large-scale revolutions. As well as her property businesses, Sarah set up mysinglefriend.com in 2005, a successful and unique online dating site, and online estate agent Tepilo in 2014. WRITING With over 25 years of experience, Sarah is one of the most familiar and trusted names in the property world. She has written regular columns for national newspapers and magazines, in addition to numerous books: - Property Ladder: How to Make Pounds from Property (2002) - Property Ladder: Profit from Property (2003) - Property Ladder: The Developer’s Bible (2004) - Sarah Beeny’s Price the Job (2006) - Property Ladder: Hints and Tips (2006) - A Date With Sarah Beeny: mysinglefriend.com’s Guide to Dating and Dumping, Flirting and Flings (2007) - Property Ladder: Sarah Beeny’s Design for Profit (2009) - Sarah Beeny’s Green Your Home (2009) - Sarah Beeny’s 100 DIY Jobs: The Essentials Made Simple (2014) - DIY Home Repairs: 100 Fix-It-Yourself Projects (2015)   CANCER Sadly, in 2022, Sarah revealed she had breast cancer and would undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Her mother died from the same disease when Sarah was just 10 years old. In November 2022, a documentary was commissioned by Channel 4 to follow her and her family whilst she went through treatment. Sarah Beeny vs Cancer aired in 2023. Thankfully, in April 2023, she was given the all-clear. Even before her diagnosis, Sarah has been a keen supporter of cancer charities, particularly the Brain Tumour Research: “I want my generation to look back in future years and be incredulous that anyone died of cancer. I want to see a day when cancer is no longer life-threatening, when the notion that cancer could be a killer is thought absurd”. CORPORATE SPEAKING TOPICS - Property Buying - Restoration - City/Country Living - Cancer   A business-minded, passionate, experienced and enthusiastic entrepreneur and property expert, Sarah Beeny has a plethora of knowledge to add value to any audience as a keynote speaker or event host.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book property expert Sarah Beeny for your corporate event.  Contact us.

From breaking onto the television scene in Gogglebox (2013-) to winning I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here (2002-), Scarlett Moffatt has fast become a popular face on British screens.  Known for her witty one-liners and down-to-earth personality, Scarlett quickly became one of the audience’s favourite characters. Her fabulous sense of humour, relaxed nature, and determination to tackle anything in her path, saw her crowned Queen of the Jungle in 2016, in the ''I’m a Celeb'' final. As a speaker, Scarlett is passionate about mental health awareness and body positivity. She is highly sought-after as an after-dinner speaker and event host; perfect for engaging with your guests in a light-hearted but professional manner, and ensuring your occasion is a roaring success. Contact Great British Speakers today to book popular television and radio presenter Scarlett Moffatt for your next event. Scarlett Moffatt - TV Presenting & Radio After winning the popular reality show, Scarlett Moffatt landed her first presenting gig, presenting live, backstage at the National Television Awards (1995-) with Dermot O’Leary. Her natural on-screen persona soon saw her fronting, and co-hosting, well-loved shows like Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (2002-) for ITV, MTV’s Beauty School Cop Outs (2013), Channel 4’s dating programme Streetmate (1998-), ITV2’s Extra Camp (2002-), as well as being a regular team captain on Celebability (2017-) for ITV2. In 2019, Scarlett joined forces with her family once again for the successful Channel 4 documentary, The British Tribe Next Door (2019), where they moved to live with a tribe in Namibia for a month. It was a huge hit and won a 2020 RTS Award for best Formatted Popular Factual Programme. The popular presenter went on to host over 30 episodes of the food/dating show Love Bites (2020-) on ITV2, before landing a role as the host of Crufts Extra, a YouTube series following the behind-the-scenes action at Crufts (1950-2008; 2010-). Scarlett moved into documentaries in 2022, hosting the prime-time Channel 4 investigative show Britain’s Tourette’s Mystery: Scarlett Moffatt Investigates (2022), which aims to tackle the rise of Tourette’s in young people during the COVID-19 Pandemic. She is also putting her 13 failed driving tests behind her to front Scarlett’s Driving School (2022) for BBC1. She has also been a popular pannel guest on shows such as Celebrity Juice and Would I Lie to You, and participated in Celebrity Mastermind and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C. Not content with just being a popular face on television, she is also a much-loved voice on radio. In 2020, she launched her own BBC1 podcast Scarlett Moffatt Wants to Believe (2020-), focussing on her own love of conspiracy theories. The podcast is so popular, it has been running for four series. She hopes to do more podcasts in the future focussing on female empowerment and fat-shaming. In 2015, Scarlett joined the team on Capital North East for their show Capital Breakfast (2011-), co-hosting with presenter Roger Howard for a year. In 2018, Scarlett joined Heart Radio for a one-off evening show as part of their Feel Good Easter Weekend (2018-).   Scarlett Moffatt - Health & Fitness In 2018, Scarlett released a fitness DVD after shredding 3-stone.  However, she recently spoke out about the unrealistic ideals of the fitness regime that helped her to lose weight.  As part of the weight loss programme, Scarlett attended a gruelling boot camp and was on a strict diet plan which allowed her to eat only 300-700 calories a day, which was never mentioned on the DVD.    When talking about the BootCamp and diet on the BoobShare podcast, Scarlett stated that the DVD is her ''biggest regret'' but how during the early days of her career she felt that the DVD was a good decision to make her feel more accepted into the (celebrity) industry she now found herself in. On reflection, Scarlett apologised for doing the before-and-after pictures because she realise how unhealthy it was for her,  and how detrimental the DVD may have been to those who brought it. Scarlett is now a big promotor of body positivity and has now come to love her body. She regularly talks about body confidence and has a huge supportive Instagram following.   Scarlett Moffatt - Mental Health  In 2022, Scarlett opened up about how she struggled with her mental health and loneliness during the Covid-Pandemic, revealing that she turned to Samaritans for help and is now a Samaritan's ambassador for the suicide prevention charity and hopes that by sharing her story, she can raise awareness and help others overcome their own mental health struggles, loneliness and depression. Of her mental health struggles Scarlett said; “Sometimes it can feel like there is a negative stigma around admitting that you’re lonely, but it’s something that most people will have experienced at one point in their life. There is no shame in feeling alone, and it’s OK to talk about it. In the world of social media, it’s not always clear to see when people are feeling sad or lonely.” -Evening Standard   Scarlett Moffatt - Collaborations Scarlett has collaborated with a number of brands including Amazon Prime Video, ASDA, Go Ahead, the National Lottery, Peacocks, and Wowcher. Scarlett’s warm nature and comical style make her a popular choice for hosting awards, fireside chats or private events. She is a passionate after-dinner speaker and is an inspiration when it comes to reaching your personal and professional goals. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book down-to-earth presenter Scarlett Moffatt for your corporate event. Contact us.

Shakira Akabusi is a TV presenter, keynote speaker, and women's health expert specialising in pre- and postnatal exercise and menopause health. She is the founder of StrongLikeMum, author of The StrongLikeMum Method, and is the fitness and health expert for ITV's Lorraine. As a mum of four, Shakira understands first-hand the juggle of balancing parenthood with a healthy lifestyle. Through StrongLikeMum, Shakira Akabusi offers expert advice and support, answering all the questions women might have about how to keep active during and after pregnancy. Shakira's work expands across TV, radio, print, and social media, as well as in-person talks and workshops. Most recently, she has partnered with Channel 4, ITV, Amazon UK, Adidas Global, EE Learn Live, Bupa, and Gym Shark. She has also written for Vogue, Stylist Magazine, Women's Health Magazine, and Huffington Post. She is passionate about looking at the power that the female body and mind have on pre- and postpartum and during pregnancy. She believes that mums can be strong and provides advice on exercise, sleep, nutrition and overall lifestyle. She speaks fluent German as her mother is German. She is also a mental health advocate and has gone public with her own experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Contact Great British Speakers today to book women’s health expert Shakira Akabusi for your next event. Beginning her career in musical theatre in London’s West End, Shakira Akabusi retrained and qualified as an expert in pregnancy exercise and postnatal rehabilitation in 2013, just before giving birth to her first son.  Initially coaching women on a one-to-one basis, Shakira expanded this work by sharing her expertise on social media at live event, while documenting her own journey through pregnancy exercise, postnatal recovery and  motherhood. Shakira Akabusi has appeared several times on ITV’s This Morning and GB News, and has been a contestant on Celebrity Pointless on BBC 1, partnering with her dad Kriss Akabusi. She has worked with brands doing presentations, talks and corporate work for Adidas UK, Vogue, Virgin Start Ups, The National Running Show, Bugaboo and COS and has been featured in Women’s Health Magazine, Vogue, Mother and Baby Magazine, BBC Tiny Happy People and on BBC Radio. Hailing from a big family with strong traditions steeped in both German and Nigerian cultures – a love of family is at the heart of everything Shakira does. When not working she is kept on her toes by her four children and boisterous chocolate Labrador Hugo. “I found that during my first pregnancy I was continually bombarded with negative stereotypes and outdated myths of what motherhood would be like. Whilst we can encounter challenges in parenting, we can also feel physically and emotionally confident throughout, if given the right support. My aim with StrongLikeMum is to shatter the outdated stereotypes and offer that support for all women.”       StrongLikeMum Initially working in musical theatre, Shakira Akabusi retrained in pregnancy exercise and postnatal rehabilitation in 2013, just before the birth of her first son. She has since shared this expertise on social media – where she has over 30,000 followers – and at live events. She has worked with women for over 15 years as a qualified pre- and postnatal exercise specialist, and peri- and post-menopause trainer. Supporting women to sustain a healthy lifestyle at all stages of life. Shakira believes that mums can be strong and provides advice on exercise, sleep, nutrition and overall lifestyle. As of 2023, Shakira was a mum of four, and through this first-hand experience, she understands the juggle that being a mum and having a healthy lifestyle can be, and she wants to help other mothers going through the same thing. Exercise during pregnancy can be a scary time, especially if the pregnancy comes after a previous loss. Some expectant mothers may be reluctant to do any for fear of harm. Shakira provides expert advice on keeping active during and after pregnancy and maintaining a healthy mental mindset. In 2022, Shakira published her book The Strong Like Mum Method: Awaken the Power of Your Pre and Postnatal Body Through Instinct, Knowledge and Exercise. In the book, she drew on all her knowledge and experience to look at the stereotypes of pregnancies and motherhood and what a ‘modern mum’ can be, specifically looking into physical fitness and mental health. The book was a hit and would go on to chart in Amazon’s ‘Pregnancy & Exercise’ bestsellers list. Mental Health Shakira strongly believes that physical health and mental wellbeing go hand in hand, especially during pregnancy or after birth. Her own mental health difficulties have led her to be an ambassador for The ReThink Mental Illness charity. Whilst on Lorraine in 2022, Shakira told her story of experiencing post-pregnancy OCD. She explained, “We were meant to be going on holiday to California and we were at the airport. I could see all the cracks on the floor leading to the check in desk. I had a complete breakdown. I knew I could not get to the check in desk, let alone on holiday. It had been going on for years. At that point I realised although I thought I was keeping everybody safe, that was the moment where I realised how much of a hold it actually had over me. That was a really scary moment and that was the beginning of the change.” She explains that she initially hid her compulsions and mental health issues, believing she could deal with it herself. Realising that wasn’t possible, she went on to have talking therapy and hypnotherapy, and combined with her own physical activity, she began to recover. Public Speaking Shakira is often asked to appear on TV and radio shows, such as This Morning, Lorraine, and GB News, and speak at large industry events in the hope that she will shatter stereotypes around motherhood and fitness. Her expertise has been featured in national publications, including Vogue, Mother and Baby, and Women’s Health Magazine. She has been featured on several industry podcasts, including Mum’s the Word! The Parenting Podcast with Ashley James, where she spoke about how to approach exercise after childbirth; Happy Mum Happy Baby – Asking for Friend, talking about how to stay fit during pregnancy; The Therapy Edit, where she spoke about adapting to new situations; Outside & Active, where she spoke about squashing motherhood stereotypes; and Relatively About Siblings, appearing with her sister Ashanti, talking about what their upbringing was like with their famous father Kriss Akabusi. Shakira also runs her own podcast, the StrongLikeMum podcast, which looks at all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and pre and postnatal wellness. Speaking Topics - Motherhood - Parenting - Mental Health and Wellbeing - Fitness - Nutrition - Diversity and Inclusion - Female Inspiration Clients Adidas UK, Vogue Global, Virgin Start Ups, The National Running Show, RunFestRun, Pregnacare, Aveeno, Refinery 29, Liz Earle Wellbeing, the NACWG, Fitpro, Bugaboo, COS. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book motherhood mental health speaker Shakira Akabusi for your corporate event. Contact us.

Shaun Flores is a 4x TEDx speaker, mental health advocate, and social commentator recognized for his powerful and transformative talks on neurodiversity, masculinity, and mental health. His journey, shaped by overcoming OCD and ADHD, has fueled his mission to challenge misconceptions and foster greater understanding. As he frequently states, “OCD was the worst thing to happen to me, and I am determined to be the worst thing to happen to OCD.” Contact Great British Speakers today to book Diversity & OCD Campaigner Shaun Flores for your next event. Before fully dedicating himself to mental health advocacy, Flores had a successful career as a commercial model, collaborating with prominent brands such as Uber, Peloton, John Lewis, and Walkers. During this time, he struggled with disordered eating and the pressures of maintaining an unrealistic body image, challenges that are often overlooked in discussions surrounding men’s mental health. His experiences in the modelling industry have strongly influenced his work on redefining masculinity and promoting healthier body image ideals for men, a central theme in many of his talks. He is also working on an upcoming book, a deeply personal narrative that delves into the misconceptions surrounding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and broader mental health challenges, particularly within the Black community. The book explores his diagnosis of OCD at 27, which became a pivotal moment in his advocacy journey. It also addresses his struggles with ADHD, disordered eating, and the pressures of maintaining unrealistic body standards during his modelling career, offering a candid look at the intersections of race, masculinity, and mental health. His work includes collaborations with clients such as First Rate Exchange Services, Panasonic, NHS trusts, Bromford Housing Trust, JAAQ, Men's Health UK, and educational institutions. He has also worked with charities like MIND and CALM, delivering keynote speeches, workshops, and consultations that promote mental health awareness, diversity, and inclusion.   SHAUN FLORES TEDx SPEAKER He is also a very popular TED speaker, first talking about the education system in 2018 in a piece titled ‘The Failures of Multiculturalism’  followed by ‘The Straitjacket of Masculinity’ in 2022 about masculinity and male mental health - you can watch both talks below. He is due to complete a third TED talk about psychedelics and a possible mental health revolution. https://vimeo.com/818132591?share=copy   SHAUN FLORES KEYNOTE TALKS 1. "Reframing Privilege: Challenging the Narratives That Divide Us" This talk breaks out of the echo chamber that often surrounds discussions of privilege. It challenges conventional wisdom by examining privilege through social justice and conservative lenses and incorporating insights from The Unfair Advantage and Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath. It encourages audiences to rethink their views on power and opportunity.2. "Beneath the Surface: Unmasking the Hidden Realities of Anxiety and Depression" In a world that never stops, anxiety and depression often thrive unseen. This talk goes beyond clichés, offering a raw, authentic exploration of what it means to live with these conditions. I share my experiences, discuss modern life's paradoxes, and offer unconventional strategies for managing mental health.3. "A Hunter in a Farmer’s World: The ADHD Story by Shaun Flores" This talk delves into the evolutionary theory behind ADHD, exploring how traits once essential for survival are now seen as disadvantages in a structured world. I challenge common misconceptions, discuss the impact of modern technology on ADHD, and highlight how ADHD can be harnessed as a superpower.4. "Redemption Culture, Not Cancel Culture: Calling People In, Not Calling Them Out" In an era of deep divisions, this talk advocates for a shift from cancel culture to a culture of redemption. By exploring the dangers of thought policing and the power of open dialogue, I encourage audiences to move beyond calling people out and towards calling them in, fostering a more inclusive and understanding society.These talks have been designed to engage, challenge, and inspire audiences. They address some of the most pressing issues of our time with depth and nuance. They will resonate across various settings, from corporate events and educational institutions to social justice forums. SHAUN FLORES IN THE MEDIA Outside of his work on mental health, Shaun is a successful model who has worked with ASOS, John Lewis, Papa John, Peloton and UBER, has walked at London Fashion Week, and has been featured in magazines including Candid and Vogue Italia. He is a freelance journalist who has written for South West London, The Common Sense Network, The Metro, Inews, Disability Expo, and The Book of Man; he has appeared on several vlogs and podcasts – including The OCD Stories Podcast, The Panic Podcast, Happiful Magazine Podcast, and All Things Hard Podcast, being interviewed on things like fatherlessness, societal topics, and his OCD. He is also the host of the Flower Hour podcast, where he aims to bridge societal gaps and produce a more inclusive society by discussing topics such as race, politics, music, social media, sexuality, religion, self-confidence, masculinity, inclusion, diversity, mental health, and rehabilitation. Guests include life coach Africa Brooke, founder of the Black Curriculum Lavinya Stenett, and Free Black University member Melz Owusu.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book OCD and Male Mental Health Speaker Shaun Flores for your corporate event. Contact us.

Shaun Wallace is best known for being The Dark Destroyer on the TV quiz show The Chase (2009-). His TV quizzing started in 2004 when he appeared on Mastermind, and since then he has appeared on a number of high-profile shows including Countdown (2019), Catchphrase (2019), and The Weakest Link (2001). Alongside his quizzing, Shaun is a barrister at Great James Street Chambers, having been called to the Bar in 1984. He has taken part in hearings at the Old Bailey, and at several magistrates’ courts in England, Wales, and Scotland. He is also a member of the South Eastern Criminal Bar Association. Owing to his heritage, he has been a member of the Jamaican Bar since 1999. Alongside his TV exploits, he is an active keynote speaker, especially in the area of social enterprise and education aimed at inspiring young disadvantaged audiences to fulfil their dreams. He is often hired to speak at Black History Month events where he offers up his own experience with racism. To book Shaun Wallace call UK talent agent Great British Speakers on 01753 439289 SHAUN WALLACE – MEDIA STAR In 2004, Shaun Wallace became a champion of the long-running BBC quiz show Mastermind, where he answered questions on his special subject: FA Cup Finals. Shaun is best known now for his appearances on The Chase, as “The Dark Destroyer”. He has also appeared on the celebrity version of the show, and The Chase Australia (2018). He has also been a finalist on the first series of Are You An Egghead? (2008), appeared on Fifteen to One, and Greed. In 2019 he appeared on the celebrity version of Catchphrase and as a guest in Dictionary Corner in Countdown. He has also appeared as a guest star on Daybreak (2011), Let’s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017), When Gameshows Go Horribly Wrong (2017), The Wright Stuff (2018), Jeremy Vine (2019), Lorraine (2018-20), Good Morning Britain (2018-20), and This Morning (2016-21). Away from being a quizzer, Shaun has appeared on The Junk Food Experiment (2019), where alongside singer Peter Andre, former MP Nadine Dorries, and actress Sally Ann Matthews, he underwent an extreme junk food eating regime in a ground-breaking experiment. Then in 2019, he appeared on DNA Journey, where he discovered all about his ancestors. In 2018, Shaun released his autobiography Chasing the Dream, which looked at his childhood, his ancestry, his career – both legal and quizzing – and his social enterprise commitments. SHAUN WALLACE – SPEAKING AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Shaun devotes a lot of his time to social enterprise work speaking in schools, colleges and other institutions. He conducts debates at schools and colleges around the country. His aim is to inspire others and to share his experiences and successes. Shaun is very passionate about helping disadvantaged people join the legal industry, saying that legal fees should be increased to encourage young people form a wide range of backgrounds to become barristers. Shaun spends most of his evenings dedicating his time to charity events, often hosting quiz nights and moots to raise money for many charities. One of his most poignant speaking topics is on racism, and it comes after he starred in the channel 5 programme Racism: My Story (2020), which responded to the rising racial tensions across the globe. He shared his own experiences of racism through emotive interviews. SPEAKING TOPICS The Black British Experience: Shaun relays his own lived experience as a black man growing up in Britain. He talks about the different forms of discrimination he has had to overcome, and how he managed to achieve prominence in his professional field. His response to “defeating prejudice is to defeat it with intelligence.” Black History: Shaun is a popular keynote speaker, especially during Black History Month. He actively campaigns for children to be taught more about black history in order to foster an inclusive environment for all British citizens. Stop & Search: Shaun provides an insight into the experience of being stopped and searched by police – something that happens more to black individuals than white. He explores how young black people can better handle the experience of a stop and search, and respond in a way that will foster peace rather than friction. Shaun is one of our amazing Black History Month Speakers Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Shaun Wallace for your next live or online event. Contact us.

Sheila Gordhan is a multilingual presenter, event host, singer and keynote speaker, with a vast experience in corporate hosting. She is fluent in English, German, French, Hindi and Gujarati, making her an adaptable communicator for a range of clients. Her experience of presenting covers sporting events such as the Grand Prix, awards nights and musical celebrations, as well as touching on her jewellery stylist skills on QVC. This range of jobs and her education and expertise in various topics make Sheila a popular host and speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book TV presenter and speaker Sheila Gordhan for your next event.   Sheila Gordhan - TV Presenter Sheila Gordhan worked for the online channel DistroTV for just over a year, where she produced and presented several shows covering celebrity gossip and Asian and UK news. She also scripted The BritAsian on the channel, which looked at influential British Asian topics such as cuisine and music. At its height, the online channel received over 250 million views each month, not in short, thanks to Sheila’s expertise.   Sheila Gordhan - Corporate Speaking and Hosting Sheila’s corporate work includes presenting at the Asian Voice Charity Awards, the Digital City Awards, the India Awards and the Asian Achievement Awards, as well as the Loomba Foundation along with Sir Tony Blair and Lady Cherie Blair. She has also presented news programmes and interviewed people on topics as wide-ranging as veganism, United Nations, female music producers, comedy in the UK, electric cars, and mindfulness.   Sheila Gordhan - Speaking Topics - Asian Culture vs UK Culture - Entertainment, TV Production & Music - Health and Beauty - Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing   Sheila Gordhan - Other Interests Sheila is passionate about physical and mental wellbeing, advocating heavily for the benefits of mindfulness, and also presents to children on the importance of mental wellbeing. She also holds a masters in Reiki – a Japanese form of energy healing – which proves her credentials as an expert in the field. Sheila credits her diet, exercise and skincare regimes for keeping her body and mind in tip-top condition, which means she is often stopped and asked for ID, despite being over 35. As well as advocating for physical exercise, such as yoga, Sheila is a big supporter of beauty items such as essential oils, protective makeup and sunscreen, as well as a promoter of intermittent fasting. In combination, Sheila believes that you can maintain a healthy mental well-being by maintaining a healthy physical one. She also gained an Applied Jewellery Professional accreditation from the Gemological Institute of America, which means she can now be seen on the TV channel QVC as a guest jewellery presenter.   Sheila Gordhan - Music and Singing Career Sheila is also well known for her love of music; she has released a number of singles herself, including ‘Smile’ which reached the number one spot in the US Dance Billboard charts in 2016. Not just content with being in front of the microphone, Sheila has interviewed high-flying music producers and singers and has also presented documentaries, including The Journey of Brit Asian Music (2020). Sheila’s positivity, enthusiasm, and wide range of knowledge and expertise make her the perfect choice to speak or host at your next event. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book presenter and corporate speaker Sheila Gordhan or your corporate event. Contact us.

Sian Gabbidon is a renowned British businesswoman, motivational speaker, business consultant & the first black female winner of BBC's The Apprentice, following her series 14 success. Sian started her business Sian Marie from her bedroom and built it into a global brand. She now shares her story as an in-demand speaker and presenter on all aspects of business start-ups to a wide range of receptive audiences. Contact Great British Speakers today to book The Apprentice winner, entrepreneur, motivational speaker & presenter, Sian Gabbion, for your next event.   From humble Yorkshire beginnings Sian developed a creative flare, and after graduating with a First-Class Honours degree in Design, Marketing & Production and receiving her first sewing machine from her beloved parents, Sian started her clothing brand from her bedroom while working full-time. Eventually growing it into a global loungewear brand with seven-figure retail partnerships. Sian Gabbidon Inspirational Female Entrepreneur Sian now shares her story of success to inspire a multitude of audiences, giving a raw yet inspirational account of the reality of setting up a business from nothing through determination, grit, and passion with key touch points on overcoming adversity, never taking ‘no’ for an answer, learning from mistakes, understanding the power of knowledge and what it takes to pitch & secure a huge investment to boost a brand. Sian Gabbidon in the Media Her fashion brand has featured in numerous press articles and publications including The Times, Mail Online, Good Morning Britain, The Metro and more, a testament to Sian's elite success. Having gained experience during the process of building her brand, Sian instills in her audiences the steps that are necessary for success – whether that be in business or a chosen career path. Sian Gabbidon Presenting & Hosting Work Sian has single-handled hosted a variety of large-scale corporate events, conferences and awards ceremonies gaining national press exposure for hosts. Sian keeps audiences engaged with quick-thinking wit, charm and personality as reflected in the atmosphere. Sian Gabbidon Public Speaking As an After Dinner Speaker, Sian is famed for her anecdotes, which take audiences on a journey through her career from humble beginnings to industry success. As a School Speaker, Sian’s focus on the importance of education make her perfect role model and inspiration for the younger generation who are planning the next steps in their careers. Sian also offers engaging, interactional workshops for students. Sian Gabbidon Speaking Topics MOTIVATION OVERCOMING ADVERSITY THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE FEMALE EMPOWERMENT BUSINESS START-UP WITH NO INVESTMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP FASHION AND BUSINESS BEING A BLACK FEMALE IN BUSINESS INVESTING IN YOURSELF THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH SMALL BUSINESS BUSINESS STRATEGY LEADERSHIP & TEAMWORK Why book Sian Gabbidon? Sian shows charisma and confidence in her speaker sessions brought to 1000s across the nation from students through to corporate clients, captivating them with her Cinderella story. Audiences revel in her accounts of using digital marketing techniques and social media organically to gain invaluable brand exposure from a vast number of celebrities including the likes of Michelle Keegan and Molly-Mae Hague. As well as the powerful understanding in finding balance in life to avoid burnout, and working smarter over working hard. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book businesswoman, motivational speaker, business consultant & the first black female winner of BBC's The Apprentice Sian Gabbidon for your next live event or video.  Contact us.

Tech pioneer and endurance runner, Simon Wheatcroft, refuses to let blindness hold him back. Whether he is competing in ultra-marathons, climbing mountains or going about his day to day life, he combines the use of technology and his fundamental belief and trust in his own abilities and body to overcome what many would consider insurmountable barriers and achieve his goals. Simon's unique blend of ferocious drive, along with his background in technology and psychology, enables him to push the boundaries of possibility and challenge the audience to explore what they can achieve. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Tech pioneer and endurance runner, motivational speaker Simon Wheatcroft for your next event. Leveraging his experience of working with leading technology firms (IBM, MIT and Google), Simon Wheatcroft now seeks to create the next generation of inclusive technology that will continue to enable himself and others to achieve what many bystanders would consider unattainable - always working to ensure the provided solutions address true needs and account for future implications. This has included creating such diverse technology as robotic control systems for individuals with motor neurone disease, AI machine learning switching systems and the sonification of data analysis. Simon has also improved the inclusivity and diversity of the hackathon scene by creating hackcessible - a user led accessible hackathon event. Simon Wheatcroft - climbing mountains: Born with a genetic eye disorder (Retinitis Pigmentosa) resulted in Simon becoming blind at 17. After a number of difficult years of adaptation, he headed to California with the intention of climbing a mountain and proposing to his girlfriend. Having never climbed or hiked up a mountain before, Simon’s view was: how hard can it be?   While he managed to propose to his girlfriend (halfway up the mountain) the summit remained elusive as it was too dangerous for him to continue to the top. For the first time in his life Simon quit because he couldn’t see. It wasn’t the difficulty of the mountain, it was his lack of vision that defeated him on the day. Returning to the UK he vowed never to quit again because he was unable to see. Now all he needed was a new challenge. Making use of technology, he began a remarkable journey of learning to run outdoors totally unaided aside from the Smartphone app RunKeeper and his remaining senses as a guide.   Over a period of seven months, he went from running between the goalposts on a football field to his first race of over 100 miles. Partnering with leading technology firms and using social media to find running partners Simon has gone on to run marathons and ultramarathons. In 2014, he decided that the 26.2 mile New York City marathon wasn’t enough, so he decided to start the race in Boston - over 250 miles away! Since then, Simon has continued to test the boundaries of what is humanly possible - becoming the first ever blind person to run solo the 4 Deserts Marathon in Namibia in May 2016.   Simon Wheatcroft's incredible achievements have garnered significant media attention worldwide. He regularly features on TV - with special features on the CBS News Sunday Morning Live programme and BBC Click - and in the news, including a feature article in the New York Times after becoming the first blind man to run the New York Marathon solo.   Simon Wheatcroft keynote titles include, but are not limited to: Running the line: understand how technology can be used and adapted to expand the realm of possibility for all and how the obstacles affecting a visually impaired person can be used to create a product to benefit the general public.   Diversity in technology: understand how developing and adapting technology can break down barriers, increase diversity and create better solutions within a problem solving community.   Quitting and Failure: learn how to identify the delicate balance between what truly defines quitting vs failure and what can be learnt from adversity and failure and how it can result in a positive conclusion.   Understanding the end goal: how working backwards allows you assess potential risks and then strip down and simplify life into achievable tasks and ambitions.   Teamwork, leadership and motivation: how to put together the best team for the job and use your vision to inspire them to achieve things they never thought possible.   Diversity and technology: understand how embracing, developing and adapting technology can break down barriers, increase diversity and create better solutions. Email Great British Speakers now to book Blind Tech pioneer and solo endurance runner Simon Wheatcroft for your corporate event.

Sina Kahen hails from the AI and Medical Tech industries, with experiencing spanning strategy, design, and innovation across a decade in over 50 countries. He is also a successful author, having published a number of books – including Brief Insights on Medical Robotics. He notably led the commercialisation of the UK's first orthopaedic robot 'Celito'. He is a thought-leader in Conversational AI, and a keynote speaker on artificial intelligence, the Pursuit of Meaning, the future of healthcare, and the links between emotions and technology. He is a distinguished inventor, and author, with over a decade of experience in AI, healthcare, and beyond, Sina has built an impressive portfolio across product management, international sales, and R&D, and has consulted both established, and start-up companies. A qualified Biomedical Scientist with an MBA, Sina has authored influential books on robotics and philosophy. He led the commercialisation of one of the UK's first robotic healthcare technologies and as co-founder and CEO of VAICE he advises organisations on disruptive trends, innovation strategy, and the future of work. When Sina takes the podium as a speaker, or as a workshop leader, he brings his extensive knowledge and insight to topics like AI, healthcare, intrapreneurship, and the pursuit of meaning. He helps companies innovate and start-ups break out, and has worked with companies including Amazon, the BBC, DeSoutter Medical, Google, Imperial College, O2, Shell, and Novateur Ventures. Contact Great British Speakers today to book an artificial intelligence (AI) speaker on health care and conversational AI Sina Kahen to speak at your next event. Sina Kahen is the International Sales Manager and Innovation Manager at DeSoutter Medical, a Guest Lecturer at Imperial College Business School, and founder of VAICE, a conversational AI company. As co-founder of a stealth-mode startup, Sina is currently developing software that leverages generative AI to revolutionise workplace productivity Through his experience, Sina is able to identify the challenges and opportunities that have appeared from the adoption of emerging technologies, and from the new era of healthcare provision. He uses principles from behavioural science, biomimicry, and philosophy to present ideas and frameworks to global audiences. d SINA KAHEN – KEYNOTE SPEAKER Thought leader Sina is in demand as a keynote speaker and panel member for technology events, and private client events on topics including AI, business strategy, customer experience, digital health, digital transformation, disruptive innovation, futurism, healthcare, and start-ups. Sina’s unique ability to zoom in and zoom out makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant for those eager to explore emerging technologies. Through his keynotes, workshops, and advisory work, he empowers individuals and organisations to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Some of his popular talks include: AI Took My Job (to the next level): In this talk, Sina explores the transformative impact of AI on the workforce, examining how it is redefining job roles and creating new opportunities. He delves into the historical context and current trends of AI, highlights successful human-AI collaborations, and discusses the essential skills required for the future job market. He also addresses philosophical and ethical concerns, providing strategies for organisations and individuals to adapt and thrive in an AI-augmented world. This talk aims to empower audience members to view AI as a tool for growth and innovation, instead of a threat to employment. Riding the Wave of Innovation: Leveraging Emerging Technologies Across Industries: In this talk, Sina delves into the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies like AI, and advanced robotics, across various sectors. He discusses ways to identify and capitalise on these trends to drive innovation, streamline operations, and gain a competitive edge. Innovation in Healthcare: Shaping Tomorrow’s Healthcare Today: Technological advancements continuously reshape the healthcare and MedTech industry. This presentation focuses on the emerging healthcare sector, and how to create new business models and transform patient outcomes in novel ways. Intrapreneurship: Catalysing Innovation in Corporate Culture: This talk focuses on the transformative power of fostering an intrapreneurial mindset within corporate environments. We'll explore successful examples and strategies for nurturing employee-driven innovation, emphasising how companies can tap into this resource to encourage creative problem-solving and new ideas. Returning to Humanism in the AI Age: Amidst the technological revolution, human-centric leadership remains paramount. This talk delves into how leaders can ensure humanity remains at the forefront, even as AI and robotics continue to advance, providing clarity and fostering creativity in the new age. Finding Meaning in a Digitally Transformed World: As our world becomes increasingly digital, finding personal and collective meaning becomes both more complex and more critical. This presentation explores ways to navigate this challenge, fostering purpose and connectivity in the age of AI. Ethics and Philosophy in AI: Guiding Principles in the Digital Frontier: This presentation explores the essential role of ethics and philosophical thinking in AI development and implementation. We'll discuss how to navigate the complex ethical landscapes of AI, ensuring responsible usage and sustainable development that respects human dignity and societal norms in the age of machine intelligence. Identifying and Defining Value Propositions: This session delves into the art of defining and capturing compelling value propositions, in any industry. We'll discuss techniques to identify unique product or service benefits, align them with customer needs, and effectively communicate these propositions to gain a competitive edge and drive business growth.   SINA KAHEN – AUTHOR  As of 2023, Sina has published three successful books, one on business, and the other two on philosophy. Both philosophy books – Ideas: Bereshit 1 and Ideas: Bereshit 2 – were released in 2020. They both drew thoughts from history, philosophy, psychology, and science to offer the reader a vision of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) based on intellect and integration. His third book, Brief Insights on Medical Robotics, was released in May 2023 and looked at the world of robotics and how it is revolutionising healthcare, from carrying out intricate surgeries, to enabling mobility, to streamlining care delivery. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Medical AI expert Sina Kahen for your corporate event. Sina is just one of our amazing Health, Wellness and STEMspeakers Contact us.

Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy is arguably one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athletes of all time, with six gold medals and one silver. He is a multiple world champion track cyclist, with 11 golds, 8 silver and 6 bronze medals to his name, as well as 2 gold Commonwealth medals and 2 bronze. At one point, Sir Chris Hoy was the greatest British Olympian in any sport, a title which was recently taken by fellow cyclist, Sir Jason Kenny. Sir Chris Hoy’s attendance at your intimate dinner, large-scale event or corporate conference will add a sparkle like no other. He is an exceptionally gifted sportsman and a concise and entertaining motivational speaker; he is an ideal addition to any occasion. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Olympian Sir Chris Hoy for your next event.   Sir Chris Hoy cycling career Sir Chris Hoy joined his first cycling club at the age of 14, before concentrating on track cycling when he joined the City of Edinburgh Racing Club. He won silver at the 1999 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in the team sprint before focussing on the upcoming Olympic Games. He burst onto the public scene at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where he teamed up with fellow cyclists Jason Queally and Craig MacLean to win a silver medal. Chris’ success would begin the renaissance of British track cycling along with figureheads Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish. By the time the 2004 Olympics came around, Chris was ranked No 1, and he ended up beating the World and Olympic Record, winning an individual gold medal. The 2004 games was the last time the Kilo event would be at an Olympics, so Chris had to develop his skills in other events, including the keirin, sprint and team sprint. This games meant he became Great Britain’s most successful Olympian at the time, with seven medals in total. In between the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, Sir Chris Hoy attempted the world record for the kilometre, but fell 0.005 seconds short, but he did win the 2008 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in 2008, becoming the first British man to do so in 52 years. In 2008, Sir Chris Hoy became the first British Olympian for 100 years to claim three gold medals at one games. Following these games, he took part in the Revolution 22 event, where he won both the sprint and keirin competitions. Sadly, an injury sustained a few months later ruled him out of most of the 2009 season. He started the 09/10 track season at the British National Championships where he took two individual national titles, gold medals in the Keirin, Sprint and was part of the Team Sprint. Two weeks later he won gold in the Keirin at the UCI World Cup, followed by the gold in the sprint event and team sprint. At the 2010 UCI World Championships, he won the bronze team sprint and the gold in the Keirin. In 2011, Chris took the match sprint title at the British National Championships, followed by the gold at the 2012 World Cup in Keirin and bronze in the team sprint, before winning gold in the individual sprint. Chris was the flag bearer at the 2012 Olympics in London. He went on to set a new world record in the team sprint, winning gold in that event as well as the Keirin, where he overtook Sir Steve Redgrave as the most successful British Olympian at the time. He announced his retirement from competitive cycling following this. Sir Chris Hoy Accolades Following his hat-trick of gold medals in the 2008 Olympics, he was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, along with the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. In 2005 he was awarded two honorary doctorates – one from the University of Edinburgh and another from Heriot-Watt University – before gaining another in 2009 from the University of St Andrews. Also in 2009, he was knighted by the Queen for his services to sport and cycling. Sir Chris Hoy motorsport After retiring from competitive cycling, Sir Chris Hoy took up one of his other passions – motorsport. In 2016, he took part in the world’s most demanding endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours, finishing in 18th place out of 60 cars. Sir Chris Hoy business and writing He remains passionate about cycling and successfully launched a range of kids' bikes called HOY Bikes, as well as published a series of children’s books, Flying Fergus, a cycling adventure series. Sir Chris Hoy commentator Since retiring, Chris can now be seen as part of the commentary teams on television and radio. He was an integral part of the BBC’s team covering the 2016 and 2020 Olympic games, the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2018 European Championships and the Tour de France. He also became a track-side pundit for Eurosport for the 2021 UCI Track Champions League. Sir Chris Hoy was a guest presenter at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for the BBC. Sir Chris Hoy speaking Chris is an experienced, polished speaker and presenter. He has spoken at events large and small across the country, discussing his professional career and the lessons he has learnt from it. He was also named as the official ambassador for the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, an event he competed in on more than one occasion. Sir Chris Hoy speaking topics - Olympics - Goal Setting - Mindset - Performance - Personal Development - Planning and Preparation - Teamwork As a popular speaker, Chris talks about how to change, no matter how difficult, can be a good thing. Relaying his own story of change from 2004 to 2008 Olympics, Chris touches on the emotions he went through as a professional athlete, the highs and lows of the public eye, how he learnt new techniques to help him both physically and mentally and how he dealt with life away from his family. Sir Chris Hoy is a unique speaker, able to convert his experience in the sporting world to how people can improve their motivation, resilience and teamwork skills in the business world. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book Olympics Legend Sir Chris Hoy for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sir Kenneth Olisa has been at the top of blue-chip IT businesses on both sides of the Atlantic for more than 30 years, and can be found on the boards of both philanthropic and educational organisations. Ken is the Founder and Chairman of merchant bank Restoration Partners, and architect wireless service company Inogesis, formerly known as the Virtual Technology Cluster group. Ken’s wide knowledge and experience of enterprises small and large, technology and marketing, and his willingness to speak openly and honestly makes him a highly in-demand public speaker. Contact Great British Speakers today to book STEM entrepreneur Sir Kenneth Olisa for your next event. Sir Kenneth Olisa’s career started as a salesman at IBM after he won a scholarship whilst studying at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge. Ken would return to the University in 2013 to endow the Olisa Library alongside his wife Julia. After three years at IBM, he started work at Wang Laboratories where he carried out a number of different roles including the Marketing Director for Europe and then on to the Vice President of US Marketing and then of Worldwide Marketing, based in Boston, and then Senior Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EAME) located in Brussels. After an unsuccessful management buyout in 1992, he left the company and founded the technology merchant bank Interregum, which he ran until 2006. Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE - Entrepreneur He went on to run Restoration Partners, as well as preside as Chairman for a number of companies including Interswitch, Thebes Group, Alitam, Proxcymity, Positive Transformation Initiative, and Independent Audit Limited. He has also served for a number of private companies including BioWisom, Prevx, Independent Audit and Metapraxis. Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE - Businessman Ken has immense experience at public company board level for companies based in Europe and further afield. He was the first British-born black man to serve on the board of a major UK public company with Reuters, and is a former non-executive director of Thomson Reuters. He was then a Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of Canada’s largest independent software developer, Open Text Corporation. In 2018, Ken was appointed as the Director on the board of Huawei, a Chinese multinational networking, telecommunications equipment and services company, a post he kept until early 2022.     Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE - Awards and Recognition Ken’s experience and achievements have granted him many honours and accolades through the years. He was awarded an OBE in 2010, and then a Knighthood by Her Majesty The Queen in 2018 for his services to business and philanthropy. He was elected as a Fellow of the British Computer Society in 2006, appointed the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London in 2015, and was awarded honorary doctorates from Kingston University and Nottingham Trent University in 2018 and from the University of Worcester in 2019. He is a Freeman of the City of London, Liveryman and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists. He was an original member of the Postal Services Commission (PostComm) and the Independent Parliamentary Standard Authority (IPSA). In 2021, he was appointed High Bailiff and Searcher of the Sanctuary of Westminster Abbey. Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE - Charitable Work As well as his work with industry specialists, Ken has a long list of charities which he supports. He is the President of Thames Reach, a London-based charity working with those suffering from homelessness, a Chairman of the Shaw Trust which helps support people with complex needs find work, is a life fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Institute of Directors, works alongside School-Home Support (SHS) which helps disadvantaged children overcome barriers to education such as poverty, the Aleto Foundation which provides significant lifetime opportunities for young people, the Black Cultural Archives which aims to preserve and celebrate the history of people of African descent, and the charity Fore, which funds scale-up initiatives for other charities. He is also the President of London Youth, a member network of over 450 community youth organisations working across London to support young people through their sports, arts, employment and social action programmes and outdoor learning centres. He was named the Sunday Times Not For Profit Non-Executive Director of the Year in 2009, and was named number 1 in the 2016 Powerlist’s roster of the UK’s most influential black people. Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE - Speaker, Host & Moderator He is a prominent man in the world of business and charity and has been the go-to host for several events including the Biz Tech Conference, and the 5th London Faith and Belief Community Awards in 2021. Ken is one of the most powerful, relevant, and highly rated speakers available today. His masterclass session to senior management entitled ‘what they don’t teach you at business school’ have been celebrated by business leaders from all sectors. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book STEM innovator Sir Kenneth Olisa for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sophie Hughes is a curve model, body positivity advocate, and freelance content creator. Sophie started modelling at 15 years old; during what should have been an exciting time for her, she was constantly pressured into losing weight through fad diets and fasting. But after gaining weight after an operation, Sophie leapt into the world of curve modelling and has since helped hundreds of people feel more confident in their body. Now also a content creator (with over 60,000 followers) and keynote speaker, Sophie talks about the surgery, the changes in her body, and how she had to find her confidence again. She leaves audiences feeling inspired, empowered and uplifted. Contact Great British Speakers today to book curve model Sophie Hughes for your next event. Whilst modelling as a teenager, Sophie Hughes was also working on her degree in psychology, focussing on resilience, positive psychology, and wellbeing. After graduating, she moved to Australia and began working for some of the world's biggest brands. But something would soon call her home. She found out that her 6-month-old nephew desperately needed a liver transplant. Sophie found out she was a match and flew straight back to the UK to have the gruelling eight hour operation. Whilst the surgery was a success, it left her with a seven-inch scar across her stomach, and she was in recovery for another three months. During this time she jumped four dress sizes, and she knew this change would make her modelling career all the more difficult. But the scar would actually be the catalyst for her new career. She became determined to help others with their confidence, and to promote the importance of mid-size representation in the industry. . SOPHIE HUGHES - CURVE MODEL As a curve model, Sophie has worked for top brands including Ann Summers, SKIMS, Boohoo, Superdrug, Boux Avenue, New Look, Simply Be, Pour Moi, and M&S. . SOPHIE HUGHES - SPEAKING TOPICS - How to accept your body and focus on more important things - Comparison culture and how to navigate social media for a healthy experience - Her experience with accepting her changing body including accepting her scars and weight gain - Her experiences in the modelling industry as both a size 6 and size 16 - General body positivity - Mindset and motivation   SOPHIE HUGHES - KEY TAKEAWAYS - Your body is the least interest thing about you - You can take back control of your happiness - How to be kinder to yourself - Practical tips and workbook exercises on how to accept yourself - Your size does not define your worth Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book curve model and entrepreneur Sophie Hughes for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sophie Radcliffe is a TedX speaker, brand ambassador, adventurer, model, blogger, endurance athlete and more... In fact, she was once awarded the Rising Star in Sport as one of the 100 most influential women in London. Sophie has cycled from London to Paris in 24 hours nine times, is a two-time Ironman Wales finisher, has completed the 3 Peaks Cycle challenge, run 100km ultramarathons, climbed Mont Blanc, run in the Brazilian jungle, climbed Mount Snæfell in Iceland, and achieved a world-first expedition with the Alpine Coast to coast by climbing the highest mountains in the eight Alpine countries and cycling between them in just 32 days. in order to achieve the Alpine Coast challenge, she cycled 150km every day and covered 45,500 metres of ascent which is five times the heigh of Mount Everest. Contact Great British Speakers today to book adventurer and motivational speaker Sophie Radcliffe for your next event. “My mission is to champion ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things and create extraordinary transformations. I believe everyone has the capacity to do this.” In January 2013, Sophie Radcliffe was running the commercial division at the UK’s fastest growing technology startup. She had everything society told her she needed to be happy, but she felt restless. Just three years later, her life was unrecognisable. She is now an endurance athlete, marketer, blogger, model, and motivational speaker. “The people I’ve met, memories created, places explored and opportunities to create change are beyond my wildest imagination”. In November 2016, Sophie raced one of the most gruelling endurance evens on the planet – World’s Toughest Mudder. A 24-hour obstacle race in the Nevada desert near Vegas. The aim of the game is to complete as many laps of the 5-mile course in 24 hours. SOPHIE RADCLIFFE – RAISING THE BAR Sophie believes that through challenging ourselves, we stretch our limits, break down barriers, and realise we can achieve far more than we think. We raise the bar of what we expect from ourselves, develop confidence, resilience and drive. This enables us to achieve more across all areas of life and be the best versions of ourselves. Her mission is to give you the inspiration and tools to be the very best you can be, get the most out of your life, and have fun! Sophie writes a popular blog, sharing her adventures, achievements and even the times she felt like she could have done better. Just four months after starting her blog, she won the Big Blog Exchange, as was sent to Singapore to document her travel experience. Within two years, she had over 20,000 social media followers – a number which currently sits at just over 108,000! As well as her own blog, Sophie has written for magazines including Outdoor Fitness, Women’s Fitness, 220 Triathlon, Huffington Post, Cyclist, Women’s Health and The Guardian. SOPHIE RADCLIFFE – ENTREPRENEUR Sophie is the founder of TrailBlazers, an initiative that helps teenage girls develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate their own path and live courageously. Taught through workshops, talks, expeditions and adventure camps, TrailBlazers supports the physical and mental wellbeing of teenage girls, including those who struggle with low confidence, loss of identity or direction, anxiety, bullying, or home life struggles. Alongside her adventures, Sophie holds a BA in Philosophy, is a qualified member of the International Coaching Federation, a certified Flow Coach, and has qualifications in Personal Training and as a Mental Health First Aider. Sophie is just one of our amazing team of sports speakers at Great British Speakers. Clients include Clear Channel, Conde Nast Traveller, Discovery, KPMG, and TedX Liverpool, as well as at conferences, festivals and schools. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book adventurer and motivational speaker Sophie Radcliffe for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sophie Robinson is one of the industry’s top interior stylists and designers, regularly employed by Britain’s best-selling magazines to produce inspirational yet achievable room designs. With over 25 years of experience, the undisputed queen of colour is regarded as an expert with a keen eye for the latest looks and high-street trends. Contact Great British Speakers today to book interior designer, writer and speaker Sophie Robinson for your next event. After graduating from the University of Brighton with a BA Hons in 3D Design, Furniture Design and Manufacturing, Sophie Robinson joined BBC Good Homes magazine as their home editor. Here, she worked with a team of stylists to produce the monthly decorating and shopping pages. Going freelance has allowed Sophie to work across popular magazine titles such as The Daily Mail, The Evening Standard, Good Housekeeping, Grazia, Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Ideal Home, Livingetc, Real Homes, Red, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Woman and Home, and You Magazine. Recently, her focus has moved towards her blog and her social media channels – where she currently has almost 250,000 followers - as she continues to inspire and inform people about creating great and original interior design schemes in their homes. She also provides masterclass courses in interior design through her online interior design school, giving people the confidence to discover their own sense of style for their homes. Sophie regularly presents to live audiences on interior design and decoration and has TV credits across the BBC, ITV and Channel 5. She is best known for judging The Great Interior Design Challenge (2013-2017) on BBC2, as well as Alan Carr’s Interior Design Masters (2018-2023), Dream Home Makeovers With Sophie Robinson (2022), Cowboy Builders (2008-2009), 60 Minute Makeover (2005-2011) and the BBC’s DIY SOS (2016-2019). In 2018, Sophie began hosting the UK’s leading interiors podcast, The Great Indoors, which has over 120,000 monthly downloads. Guests have included Trinny Woodall, Pearl Lowe, Fearne Cotton, Kelly Hoppen, Rachel Khoo, Annie Sloan, Oliver Heath, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. In 2020, Sophie won the Online Influence Award in Interior Design. Her expertise in the field has meant she has become a popular keynote speaker and event host, providing audiences with amusing, passionate and stimulating anecdotes from her successful career. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book interior designer Sophie Robinson for your corporate event. Contact us.

Sophie Williams is a bestselling author, businesswoman working in marketing and advertising, and proud anti-racism advocate. She first came to global prominence in June 2020 when the singer Justin Bieber shared her work during the Black Lives Matter wave following George Floyd's death. As of September 2022, she has published two books; her debut, Anti-Racist Ally (2020), was a small book introducing allyship in the workplace and the wider community. This was followed up in 2021 with Millennial Black, a women’s business book created for black women, after Sophie realised that most business books were aimed at supporting white women. Sophie is a top-rated keynote speaker, inspiring audiences on diversity, inclusion, equality, racism, the race pay gap and allyship. Contact Great British Speakers today to book businesswoman and anti-racism author Sophie Williams for your next event. Sophie Williams is an expert voice in diversity, inclusion and equality; she shares her voice with high-end businesses, schools, universities and charities, as well as in written publications and through panel discussions, conferences and workshops. As well as her bestselling books, Sophie is a frequent contributor to national publications such as Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Glamour, Grazia, the Guardian, Marie Claire and Refinery29.   SOPHIE WILLIAMS | SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS  Sophie is a popular guest speaker, consultant, panelist, workshop facilitator and conference moderator, focusing on anti-racism, diversity and allyship. Through all her work, she encourages people to build on existing foundations to ensure there is equality in their personal and professional lives. She has given keynote speeches, sat on panels and hosted a range of events, including at Afro Visibility, Cheltenham Literary Festival, Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, Girls Talk London, Hay Literary Festival, Primadonna Festival, Stylist Live and Waterstones Live. In 2021, she gave a TED talk entitled The Glass Cliff: The Rigged Test of Leadership. Sophie discussed her experiences as a black woman in the workplace, and it has since gained over 1.4 million views.   SOPHIE WILLIAMS | SPEAKING TOPICS - Race and Racism - Gender - Allyship/Anti-Racism - Building Anti-Racist Workplaces - The Glass Cliff – what happens when you break through the glass ceiling? - Building successful, diverse working environments Clients include Amazon, Apple, Barclays, Bloom, BUPA, Cambridge University, City and Guilds, Coinbase, Crowd Cube, DAZN, Department for Housing, Department for International Trade, Department for Work and Pensions, the Dogs Trust, Essex Student Union, Estee Lauder, Feeld, Google, John Frieda, Meta, Netflix, the NHS, Primadonna, the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, Sky, Transport for London, UK Civil Service, Universal Music, University of Central Florida, University of the Arts London, Vevo, and York St Johns University.   SOPHIE WILLIAMS | MARKETING PRODUCTION SUPPORT Before her career as an author and diversity speaker, Sophie Williams worked primarily in marketing and advertising for a number of large companies. She held the role of Global Manager of Production Planning at Netflix from March 2021 to April 2022, and has also worked as a Project Manager, Creative Producer, Operations Director, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  She left her job at Netflix after they fired an Trans employee - Sophie was part of the European employee walkout, against Netflix in 2021 in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. As well as holding full-time employment, Sophie set up Blanket Fort in 2019, a micro agency providing businesses bespoke marketing and production support. It is through this agency that she has worked on campaigns for Netflix’s Sex Education (2019-), Orange is the New Black (2013-2019) and the series of documentaries entitled Beneath the Crown (2020). She also produced work for Rimmel, IKEA and Legal and General. Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book anti-racism and diversity speaker Sophie Williams for your corporate event. Contact us.

Stefaan van Hooydonk is the founder of the Global Curiosity Institute, a service that helps individuals and organisations foster a curiosity mindset. He consults businesses and leadership teams worldwide – including in Saudi Arabia, India and China – to help improve their curiosity with the aim of helping their development. His impressive education record – a Masters in Economics and Chinese and Postgraduates in Marxist Economics, Cross-Cultural Management and an MBA in Business – means his knowledge is often in demand at large-scale industry events. Contact Great British Speakers today to book Global Curiosity Institute founder Stefaan van Hooydonk for your next event. Stefaan van Hooydonk has worked for several globally recognised companies in various roles. These include as an Education Director for business schools, a learning director for Universities and businesses such as Nokia, Philips and Agfa Healthcare, and as Chief Learning Officer for Cognizant, where he oversaw the development of over 300,000 associates. STEFAAN VAN HOOYDONK - FOUNDER OF THE GLOBAL CURIOSITY INSTITUTE “Our goal is to help individuals, organisations, and society to foster a mindset of curiosity to inspire them to keep discovering and innovating. We do this by researching workplace curiosity and working with companies to build cultures of intentional curiosity.” Stefaan’s role is to research curiosity in the workplace, for the business as a whole and its individual employees. He believes that individuals and workplaces need curiosity to survive and thrive, especially during uncertain times – such as the COVID-19 pandemic. As well as speaking engagements and workshops, Stefaan provides a podcast where he discusses subject matters such as curiosity in the workplace, learning in the workplace, the power of curiosity, the importance of curiosity for individuals and how to master curiosity. He has also provided presentations and written articles on how to rekindle curiosity in organisations, how to foster curiosity as a workplace skill, and how to cultivate curiosity for your team, amongst other topics. In 2022, Stefaan van Hooydonk released his book The Workplace Curiosity Manifesto: How Curiosity Helps Individuals and Organisations Thrive in Transformational Times. It was highly successful in its field and contains real case studies of academics, entrepreneurs and line managers rediscovering their curiosity and passing it on through the business.   STEFAAN VAN HOOYDONK - KEYNOTE SPEAKING Stefaan’s expertise makes him a popular face on the industry circuit, and he has provided keynote speeches at many high-profile events. This includes at the 2022 Learning Technologies London expo on how curiosity is the key ingredient for a winning learning and development strategy.     STEFAAN VAN HOOYDONK - SPEAKING TOPICS - Curiosity - Business Development - Management and Leadership - Change in the Workplace - Business Strategy   STEFAAN VAN HOOYDONK - KEYNOTE TALK TOPICS Curiosity: The Key Element for Creating a Winning Culture (For Senior Executives): Every person is born with curiosity, but it is often lost over time. This is most obvious in start-up businesses. At first, business owners are enthusiastic and curious about the future, but once the business grows, this mindset deteriorates. Stefaan explores why it is important to keep a level of curiosity in our professional and personal lives. Leading With Curiosity (For People Managers): The effect managers have on their teams cannot be understated. Good managers help inspire their team to improve productivity, whereas a bad manager can stifle it. Curious managers are good at maintaining an impressive team relationship and securing a promising future. Stefaan explores why curiosity is important for leaders to have. Master Your Curiosity to Master Your Life (For Professionals): As stated above, curiosity tends to diminish as we age. Those who keep their curiosity are often referred to as A-Players. They are not afraid to ask questions or to challenge what is in place; they learn better and are seen to be more productive. Stefaan explores why A-Players are a minority and what the barriers are. The Power of Curiosity (For HR Professionals): In times of change, managers and leaders realise they need to manage a productive team while being honest about an uncertain future. And it’s not only managers this affects. HR teams must embrace this curiosity and what it can mean to the employees and the business. Stefaan explores why it is important for HR to be curious and what they can do to improve the staff curiosity level. The Power of Curiosity in L&D (For Learning and Development Professionals): Curiosity is the spark which ignites development, creativity and innovation. Many L&D teams are already using curiosity in their day-to-day work in the hope of creating a high return. Stefaan van Hooydonk discusses the barriers to curiosity in the workplace and what L&D teams can do better to improve curiosity in their teams. Stefaan van Hooydonk - Clients: Area9 Lyceum, ASML, Astellas, CoachHub, Degreed, Dell, Executive Networks, GrandVision, Grundfos, House of Executives, Intercorp, KPN, McKinsey and Company, Mercuri Urval, Novo Nordisk, Pepsico, Philip Morris International, Pratt & Whitney Dependable Engines, Tesseract, Upside Learning, Welspun, Zurich.   Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers now to book curiosity and business speaker Stefaan van Hooydonk for your corporate event. Contact us.

Steve Mould is a Science Presenter, best known for his  YouTube Channel with millions of views across his content. Each week he takes a scientific phenomenon and explains it using incredible experiments. At the latest count, Steve Mould has an incredible 2.2M subscribers and 337M views on his amazing YouTube channel. Steve's video 'Self Siphoning Beads' has gained 1.9 million views to date and has since been filmed in slow motion for BBC Earth Unplugged.  The puzzle was subsequently coined 'The Mould Effect.' To hire Steve Mould, TV Presenter, Science YouTuber, STEM speaker, call speaker agent Great British Speakers on 01753 439289 His YouTube videos have also featured on The One Show and QI and been notably mentioned in The New York Times. Steve was one of the co-presenters on ITV1’s series, I Never Knew That About Britain where he explored Britain’s rich and eccentric scientific history. He has also made regular appearances on The One Show (BBC1) as well as having been the Science presenter and expert on Britain’s Brightest (BBC1) and Blue Peter (CBBC).  In January 2018, Steve appeared as one of the experts on The Department of Complaints (More4). Steve Mould Science Writer Steve Mould Festival of The Spoken Nerd He is also one-third of the hugely successful geeky comedy trio, Festival of The Spoken Nerd who, after sell-out shows across London, Edinburgh Fringe and the West End, regularly tour the length and breadth of the UK with their unique blend of comedy, science, music, maths and interactive experiments. In 2016, they were the resident 'Nerds' of QI'  and are the hosts of the successful BBC Radio 4 series Domestic Science. With a Physics MA from Oxford University, Steve frequently works with schools, giving talks and demonstrations on Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Psychology. To hire scientist and comedic STEM entertainer, Steve Mould call speaker agent Great British Speakers on 01753 439289