Motivational Speakers

Creative 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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Paul Weedon

Paul is an internationally respected consultant and speaker in Effective Video Communication – the art of connecting via video conferencing.

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Bobette Buster

Bobette Buster is a regular story consultant for major studios including Disney Animation, Disney Toons, Disney Jr.

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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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Sonya Barlow

Award-winning BBC presenter, author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, content creator and writer.

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Royston Guest

Royston Guest is an outstanding presenter and a natural storyteller with contagious energy and enthusiasm.

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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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Cerith Flinn

Cerith is a successful screen actor. He is a type 1 diabetic and proud ambassador for 'Diabetes UK'.

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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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Ryan Tricks

Ryan is a professional magician and YouTuber with a strong focus on using magic to inspire and help people and to expose cybersecurity.

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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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James Sills

James is a musician, speaker, corporate teambuilder and author who helps people to harness the transformative power of singing.

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Andy Pag

TV personality and Eco-Adventurer who drove a lorry powered only by used cooking oil to Timbuktu.

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Bennett Arron

Bennett Arron is an award-winning writer, actor and acclaimed stand-up comedian who has been a victim of Identity Theft.

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Sam Livingstone

An expert consultant in car design who has worked with the world's leading manufacturers & Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art.

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Doddz

Defy the Oddz - Inspirational story of hard work and determination to succeed - challenging convention along the way!

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Rainer Hersch

British conductor, actor, writer and comedian known for his comical take on classical music.

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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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Guy Unsworth

Guy is an international theatre director and writer. His award-winning work spans a wide range of genres in the West End & Across the Globe.

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Holly Tucker MBE

As the founder of Holly & Co, notonthehighstreet and the UK Ambassador to Creative Small Businesses, Holly champions and shines a light on t

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Will Gompertz

Voted one of the Top 50 Creative Thinkers, Will Gompertz is the BBC Arts Editor and a respected commentator on The Arts.

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Richard Browning

The jet suit pioneer who inspires audiences to redefine what’s possible.

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Ruby Wax OBE

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

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Reverend Richard Coles

Richard Coles is an English musician, journalist and Church of England priest.

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Bruce Dickinson

Iron Maiden lead singer turned pilot, entrepreneur & businessman.

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Catharina James

Pioneering material scientist whose revolutionary work on graphene has the potential to reshape the global manufacturing industry.

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Stefanie Sword-Williams

TEDx speaker, founder, and author of F*ck Being Humble - an empowering movement dedicated to inspiring individuals.

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Tim Reid

Tim is a BAFTA winning TV comedy writer and a creativity expert.

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Robert Riener

Robert Riener is one of the world's leading experts on the impact of robotics and Virtual Reality (VR) on healthcare.

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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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Tony Conigliaro

Tony Conigliaro is one of the world's most inventive bartenders and mixologists.

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Reggie Yates

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

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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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Sir Tim Smit KBE

Sir Tim Smit is co-founder of the Eden Project, a cradle of world-class horticulture & architecture which has welcomed over 20m visitors.

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Fehinti Balogun

A distinguished media creative holding conversations around climate justice and equality.

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Wayne Hemingway MBE

An acclaimed UK fashion designer who sold his company Red or Dead and turned his attention to social housing, regeneration & innovation.

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Dylan Holloway

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

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Pete Mosley

Pete Mosley is a writer for Art & Design Magazine, a blogger, author, speaker and self-confidence coach.

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Levi Roots

Reggae Reggae brand founder & Successful Entrepreneur

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Dominic McGregor

Dominic McGregor is a 31-year old trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and sought-after speaker.

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Fox & Owl

Fox and Owl are writers, film makers and campaigners for trans equality. Together they run the film project My Generation.

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Tania de Jong AM

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

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