Motivational Speakers

Celebrity Speakers

We work on events and conferences globally, connecting organisations from across sectors to high-impact thought-leaders and subject matter experts. We hand-pick the most inspirational speakers from the world of football for keynotes, after dinner, facilitating and Q&A.

SAVED SPEAKERS

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Jono Lancaster

Jono Lancaster was born with a visible difference, is an advocate for self love and being a hero in your own life.

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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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Jo Malone CBE

'English scent maverick' - the woman responsible for creating some of the world's most-loved fragrances.

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Alex Scott MBE

Alex is a a former professional footballer, pundit and lead Presenter on BBC’s Football Focus.

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Azeem Rafiq

Azeem Rafiq is a British Asian ex professional cricketer and now a campaigner for meaningful change in sport.

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Natalie Pinkham

A television and radio presenter, who hosts NFL: UK, You’re Nicked, Police Interceptors: Special Edition.

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Ade Adepitan MBE

Experienced broadcaster and international Paralympic wheelchair basketball player.

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Perry McCarthy

Ex-Formula 1 driver and the original Stig.

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Nick Hewer

Host of Countdown, Lord Sugar’s right-hand man on The Apprentice and a highly sought after keynote speaker.

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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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Jill Scott MBE

Former Professional England Footballer and England's second-most capped player.

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Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey is an experienced BBC Sport Presenter & Radio Broadcaster who is currently the face of BT Sport Premier League Football.

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Steven Frayne (Dynamo)

From sold out arena shows to Sunday Times bestsellers, award-winning documentaries to numerous awards.

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Baroness Karren Brady CBE

The First Lady of Football and advisor to Lord Sugar on BBC series 'The Apprentice'.

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Louis Theroux

Louis has shone light on intriguing beliefs, behaviours, and institutions by getting to know the people at the heart of them.

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Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak is best known for designing the first ever personal computer and founding Apple alongside Steve Jobs.

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Ellie Simmonds OBE

Ellie is a five time Paralympic champion and the youngest person to receive and MBE.

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Col Dame Kelly Holmes DBE

Double Olympic Gold Medalist and renowned leadership speaker.

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Suzi Perry

The face of BBC’s Formula One footage and one of the country’s most accomplished presenters and award hosts.

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Anne Robinson

Television presenter and journalist, known for her assertive views and acerbic style of presenting.

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Dr Nighat Arif

Dr Nighat is a GP specialising in women's health, family planning and menopause care with over 15 years of experience in the NHS.

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Sir Ben Ainslie

Sir Ben Ainslie is a 4-time Olympic gold medal-winning sailor.

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Chris Lemons

Deep Sea Saturation Diver and star of Netflix hit 'Last Breath'. Chris has been a commercial diver for over 14 years.

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Beth Tweddle MBE

Asymmetric Bars and World Floor Champion, Beth is only the fifth person in history to reach the top in 2 separate disciplines

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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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Helen Skelton

Helen Skelton is a hugely popular CBBC & BBC TV Presenter, World Record breaking Adventurer, Author and Charity Ambassador.

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Chemmy Alcott

Chemmy Alcott is a World-Class Skier, TV Sports Pundit, Event Host and fiercely determined Sportswoman.

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Susie Wolff MBE

Former professional racing driver, Susie Wolff, is a motorsport executive and entrepreneur.

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Rebecca Adlington OBE

Double Olympic Champion & one of Britain’s highest profile and most popular female athletes.

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Jenni Falconer

Jenni made her TV debut in 1994 and has been presenting a great variety of shows ever since.

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Chris Moyles

Chris Moyles is an acclaimed former Radio 1 Breakfast DJ who helped raise millions for charity and went on to feature in TV & theatre.

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Clive Myrie

Award Winning BBC Presenter & Host

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Lee McKenzie

Lee is best known for her work in Formula One having worked extensively across the BBC’s coverage.

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Mariella Frostrup

Renowned UK broadcaster, known for insightful interviews and advocacy for menopause and women in the workplace.

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Professor Damian Hughes

Author of six best-selling books and an expert on leadership, high performance, culture and change.

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Dame Denise Lewis DBE

Denise Lewis OBE is a former gold medal winning Olympic Heptathlete, TV Presenter and President of Commonwealth Games England.

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Shappi Khorsandi

Shappi Khorsandi is a highly acclaimed comedian, writer and TV & radio personality who was forced to flee Iran with her family.

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Ian King

Ian King is two-time winner of the Business Journalist of the Year Award.

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Ruby Wax OBE

The former entertainer is now an expert on psychology, human behaviour and communication.

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Geoff White

Investigative covering everything from fraud in the internet dating industry to the shadowy world of cybercrime gangs.

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Steve Backshall

Adventurer, natural history TV Presenter, public speaker and author.

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Samantha Simmonds

A journalist, broadcaster and event host for more than 20 years, covering stories such as the EU referendum & the Tunisia terror attacks.

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Joanna Gosling

Broadcaster Joanna Gosling has over two decades worth of experience working in radio & TV

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Paul Cashmore

Fugitive Hunter in the Channel 4 series Hunted, Author and resiliency and wellbeing expert.

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Ben Shephard

Ben Shephard is one of the most recognisable, long-standing and reliable presenters in the UK.

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Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden lead singer turned pilot, entrepreneur & businessman.

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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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Eric Cantona

Eric Cantona is a legendary French footballer best known for his transformative impact at Manchester United.

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Davina McCall MBE

Presenter, fitness guru, author, and mother Davina McCall is one of the UK’s most loved TV personalities.

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Dr Julie Smith

Dr Julie is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author and social sensation.

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Peter Jones CBE

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and television personality Peter Jones is one of the UK’s most recognisable businesspeople.

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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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Sir Chris Hoy MBE

Olympic hero Chris Hoy is a multiple World Champion track cyclist and winner of six Olympic gold medals.

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David Walliams OBE

Comedian, author, presenter, and actor David Walliams has been one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers since the ‘90s.

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Fearne Cotton

Mental health advocate, best-selling author, long-standing broadcaster, and founder and creator of the Happy Place brand.

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Reggie Yates

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

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Tom Daley OBE

Olympic gold medallist and double World Champion Tom Daley is the most decorated British diver of all time.

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Shaun Wane

Shaun is one of the most successful and decorated coaches in Rugby League and is the Head Coach of England Rugby League.

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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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Lord Sebastian Coe KBE

His political skills, his strategic know-how and a true passion for sport won the bid to host the 2012 Olympic bid.

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Louis Smith MBE

Triple Olympic Medalist, Double European Junior Champion and 2006 Commonwealth Champion.

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Colin Jackson CBE

Colin Jackson, Great Britain’s Legendary Hurdler, Multiple Gold Medallist & World Record Holder and Broadcaster

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Susannah Streeter

Susannah Streeter is the anchor for World Business Report on BBC World Service and BBC World TV delivering breaking stories.

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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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Sean Conway

A highly sought-after adventurer, extreme endurance athlete, author & motivational speaker who focuses on positive goal setting.

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Professor Brian Cox CBE FRS

The UK’s most prominent experimental physicist.

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Frank Bruno MBE

Former WBC World Heavyweight Champion & Mental Health charity founder

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Mark Foster

Throughout his impressive 30-year swimming career, Mark won 51 international medals.

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Gethin Jones

Gethin Jones is a broadcaster and TV personality, who became most-known for presenting on Blue Peter.

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Dylan Holloway

Award-winning transgender artist, global speaker, and BBC music show winner.

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Katie Piper OBE

Katie Piper is a hugely inspirational acid attack survivor, TV presenter, best-selling author, campaigner & charity founder.

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Deborah Meaden

Deborah Meaden is a highly successful Entrepreneur, Investor & Dragon on the BBC's business TV show 'Dragon's Den'.

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Matt Dawson MBE

Rugby World Cup Winner, and a British & Irish Lion.

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Bear Grylls OBE

Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces.

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Gordon Burns

Gordon Burns presented the BBC’s nightly news programme North West Tonight for 15 years.

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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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Tania de Jong AM

Trail-blazing Australian soprano, global speaker and award-winning social entrepreneur.

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Derek Redmond

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

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Trinny & Susannah

Well-known and award-winning British fashion gurus, fashion advisers, television personalities, presenters and authors.

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