Motivational Speakers

Black History Month

Including a Black speaker at your Black History Month event brings authenticity, insight, and representation to the celebration. It shows your commitment to honoring Black voices, fosters a more inclusive workplace culture, and strengthens your connection to diverse communities. It’s a meaningful step toward real equity and lasting impact.

SAVED SPEAKERS

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Johnny Nelson MBE

World champion boxer, Sky Sports pundit and motivational speaker, passionate about encouraging conversations on mindset.

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Richard Etienne

Communications strategist who empowers introverted leaders and champions a personality diverse working environment.

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Ade Adepitan MBE

Experienced broadcaster and international Paralympic wheelchair basketball player.

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René Carayol MBE

René is one of the world’s leading business gurus specialising in leadership, culture and transformation.

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Sergeant Johnson Beharry VC

Johnson Beharry is the latest recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is the 27-year-old CEO of Social Chain, one of the UK’s largest publicly listed social marketing agencies & media publishers

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Clarke Carlisle

Clarke Carlisle is a well educated and illuminating guest speaker who can motivate & excite adults as well as children.

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Sharon Amesu

Former Barrister turned award-winning speaker and consultant, specialising in leadership and diversity.

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Bejay Mulenga

Creative entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business and education.

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Dr Charlotte Armitage

Psychologist and psychotherapist, specialising in duty of care in the Film & TV Industry.

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Aaron Shawn Harper

Former NFL player and one of the nation's leading corporate motivational speakers.

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Jason Robinson OBE

World Cup Winning First Black British Captain Of The England Rugby Team.

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Juliette Foster

Award-winning TV and radio presenter who has enjoyed a high-flying broadcasting career presenting flagship programmes.

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Bridgid Nzekwu

Bridgid Nzekwu is part of the ITV News anchor team, presenting national bulletins and London programmes.

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Nicolas Hamilton

Nicolas Hamilton, born with Cerebral Palsy, became the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship.

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Jason Gardener MBE

Jason led the Great Britain team to Olympic Gold in 2004 and broke the magical 10 second barrier for 100m.

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Clive Myrie

Award Winning BBC Presenter & Host

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Meg Zeenat Wamithi

Multi-award-winning mental health advocate, speaker, and social entrepreneur building transformative communities and conversations.

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Dame Denise Lewis DBE

Former gold medal winning Olympic Heptathlete, TV Presenter and President of Commonwealth Games England.

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Seyi Akiwowo

Founder and CEO of Glitch, an award-winning charity working to prevent online abuse & gender-based violence.

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Kess Eruteya

Kess Eruteya is the Founder and CEO of a corporate innovation company, InclusionZ.

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Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin, Biochemist, wild animal biologist and TV presenter

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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE

Space scientist, TV personality and diversity and inclusion speaker

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Jean Tomlin OBE

Director of Human Resources, Workforce and Accreditation for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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June Sarpong OBE

One of the most recognisable faces of British television and one of the UK’s most intelligent and dynamic young hosts.

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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

Anne-Marie Imafidon is Head Stemette and co-founder of Stemettes, inspiring females into STEM.

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Afua Hirsch

Speaker & Host Afua Hirsch is a former barrister, journalist and documentary maker.

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Bianca Miller-Cole

Successful entrepreneur, former contestant on The Apprentice and “face” of the My 365 Microsoft Office business campaign.

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Kriss Akabusi MBE

Famous for his achievements in athletics, his greatest individual triumph was his 1990 European Championships Gold medal.

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Reggie Yates

One of Britain’s most recognisable media personalities and broadcasters.

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Professor John Amaechi OBE

Professor John Amaechi OBE is a respected organisational psychologist, and the Leadership Transformation Expert at APS Intelligence LTD.

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Karen Blackett CBE

Karen Blackett OBE, UK Country Manager for WPP and GroupM UK CEO, is a renowned and proven business leader with a track record in creating v

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Swarzy Macaly

Swarzy Macaly presents BBC Radio 1Xtra's Weekend breakfast and is a Voice of BBC Sounds. She is a vibrant event host, moderator and speaker.

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Colin Jackson CBE

Great Britain’s legendary hurdler, multiple gold medallist, world record holder and broadcaster.

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Anton Ferdinand

Anton Ferdinand is a former professional footballer, media personality and mentor.

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Donna Fraser OBE

Donna Fraser is a 4 time Team GB Olympian with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion expertise in sport organisations and businesses.

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Piers Linney

Piers Linney is an entrepreneur and investor, best known as a former Dragon on BBC Dragons’ Den and as a Channel 4 Secret Millionaire.

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Frank Bruno MBE

Former WBC World Heavyweight Champion & Mental Health charity founder

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James Adeleke

The voice on social Mobility, resilience and purpose-driven leadership.

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Levi Roots

Reggae Reggae brand founder & Successful Entrepreneur

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Andrew Davis

Over the past ten years Andrew Davis has become one of the UK’s most prolific social media trainers, speakers and consultants.

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Olympic Heptathlete

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Timothy Armoo

Timothy is the award-winning CEO of influencer marketing agency Fanbytes and a 'Generation Z' business expert.

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Dr Patrick Vernon OBE

Dr Patrick Vernon OBE social commentator, cultural historian and health activist

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Dr Makaziwe Mandela

The eldest daughter of President Mandela carries forward her family’s legacy of resilience, inclusivity, and transformation.

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Diane Modahl MBE

As one of Britain’s most successful middle distance runners, she held both the British and Commonwealth record for the 800m.

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Maggie Alphonsi MBE

Former Womens England Rugby World Cup Winner

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Shola Kaye

Author and global keynoter, Shola's work sits at the intersection of communication, emotional intelligence and inclusion.

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Afua Hagan

Afua Hagan TV & Radio Presenter, regularly appears on ITV, BBC and TalkRadio, Keynote Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host,

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Karl Lokko

Karl is a former gang leader turned activist, influencer, poet, public speaker, philanthropist and adventurer

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Vernice Armour

America's First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop, Author of Zero to Breakthrough and Consultant to Business

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Ayo Sokale

Civil engineer, entrepreneur, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading and speaker.

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Anthony Mays

Anthony D. Mays is a public speaker, DEI consultant, writer, tech career coach, and software engineer of over 20 years experience.

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Michael Johnson

Michael is an Olympic Legend - Four-time Olympic Gold medalist and nine-time World Champion.

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Emmanuel Asuquo

Emmanuel Asuquo is a Finance Expert, Author and Television Presenter and Expert.

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Derek Redmond

Derek Redmond is an acclaimed International Motivational Speaker & former World Champion 400m Sprinter.

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Edwin Moses

Edwin Moses is a highly respected former 400m Hurdles Olympic Champion, Sports Administrator, Diplomat and Businessman.

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