Thought leaders

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 .

“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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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

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

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]

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.

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.