Motivational Speakers

Female Speakers

We hand-pick the most inspirational female speakers for your online event or conference.

SAVED SPEAKERS

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Macklin_20181105_0802-scaled.jpg

Sarah Ann Macklin

The face and voice of modern nutrition and wellbeing.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Belinda-Parmar09-scaled-e1737454488479.jpg

Belinda Parmar OBE

Diversity campaigner, AI expert, CEO of The Empathy Business and Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Defence.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lara-Morgan-3-e1741908307513.jpg

Lara Morgan

Lara Morgan is a British entrepreneur with a track record of delivering exceptional accelerated growth.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nina-Schick-Headshot-1-scaled-4.jpg

Nina Schick

Nina Schick is an Author, Entrepreneur and World-leading Authority on AI.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Diane-Wei-Liang-CC-Image-Jerry-Bauer-Diane-owns-rights-3.jpg

Diane Wei Liang

Former award winning Professor of Business, Diane is also an international best-selling author, and China expert.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bobette-Smiling-earrings-e1509103936923-3-e1731353188390.jpg

Bobette Buster

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rachael-Flanagan-CC-Image-1-3.jpg

Rachael Flanagan

Rachael set up a now multi million pound cleaning business from just £20 investment.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jess-Wall-scaled-e1724324348743.jpg

Jess Wall

Jess works with empathy and insight, gently helping people to uncover their own unconscious patterns, behaviours and beliefs.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/dr-sue-black-3-e1731419193425.jpg

Dr Sue Black OBE

Sue is one of the leading tech personalities in the UK today with over 20 years’ experience.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jo-malone-headshot-scaled-e1728569581891.jpg

Jo Malone CBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alex-Scott-Crop-3.png

Alex Scott MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hannah-MacLeod-CC-Image1-1-3-e1720706444952.jpg

Hannah MacLeod MBE

Hannah MacLeod MBE is a double Olympic medallist with the record-breaking Great Britain Women’s hockey team.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CC-Flickr-Image-1-4-e1731352710289.jpg

Natalie Pinkham

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alison-Muir-scaled-e1724324261310.jpg

Alison Muir

Experienced team manager, transformative coach and Psychological Skills Mentor at Chimp Management.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Sonya-Barlow-1-2024-e1746550145924.jpg

Sonya Barlow

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_7766-e1727443366242.jpg

Jules White

Award winning international business consultant with over 30 years of business and sales experience.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tessy-Ojo-cropped-3.jpg

Dr Tessy Ojo CBE

Visionary female leader driving transformative change for youth and women globally.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Orla-Chennaoui-Crop.png

Orla Chennaoui

Multilingual TV sports presenter, host and journalist with experience working in both hard news and sport.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chelsea-Roffey-1.jpg

Chelsea Roffey

The first and only woman to have officiated in an Australian Football League Grand Final.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Charlie-Martin-racing-1-3.jpg

Charlie Martin

Racing driver, transgender, diversity role model & Stonewall Sports Champion. Also adventure sports - surfing, snowboarding & trail running

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DG5A5210-scaled-e1724324094698.jpg

Leonie Lightfoot

BASES accredited Sport Scientist who provides applied psychology support to athletes, coaches and teams.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jos-Dirkx-Speaker-e1731310604180.jpg

Jos Dirkx

Jos Dirkx is an award-winning communications advisor, Faculty at SingularityU on the Future of Learning and a global expert on diversity.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dawn-Harper-Crop-3.png

Dr Dawn Harper

'Embarrassing Bodies' Presenter and Doctor, Practicing GP, and Health speaker

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/bonita-norris.jpg

Bonita Norris

Award winning speaker, bestselling author & the youngest person to reach both the summit of Mt Everest & the North Pole.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Claire-Cashmore-Crop-3.png

Claire Cashmore

Claire was born without a left forearm and has gone on to win 4 bronze, 3 silver, and 1 gold medal in the Paralympic games.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-Brassington-image-scaled-4-1.jpg

Kate Brassington

Pracademic Coaching Psychologist helping leaders learn from the wisdom of trauma.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-5-1-3.png

Jane Viljoen

Multi award-winning corporate psychologist who specialises in the field of developing emotional intelligence.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-4-3.png

Sarah Stevenson Jennings MBE

Speaker, Athlete, Olympian, Mum & Olympic medallist and former Taekwondo World Champion

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jacqui-Oatley-4.jpg

Jacqui Oatley

Lively, committed and universally respected, trailblazing sports journalist.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gillian-Wilmot-CC-Image-1-3-e1731419138476.jpg

Gillian Wilmot

Gillian is the Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring & one of the UK's marketing leaders.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image002-2-4.png

Kirstin Furber

Kirstin Furber, People Director at Channel 4, on a mission to make the world a better place to work.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Edwina-Dunn-CC-image-ED-e1533033187667-3.jpg

Edwina Dunn

Edwina Dunn is best-known as co-founder of the international data analytics company, Dunnhumby.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sarah-cruddas.jpg

Sarah Cruddas

Sarah Cruddas is a space journalist, broadcaster and children’s author with an academic background in astrophysics.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jill-Scott-MBE-scaled.jpg

Jill Scott MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sharon-Amesu-cc-image-1-3.png

Sharon Amesu

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Benita-Matofska-Crop-3.png

Benita Matofska

An award-winning social entrepreneur, world-leading speaker, facilitator, changemaker, leadership and climate change consultant.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Charlotte-Armitage-Crop-3.png

Dr Charlotte Armitage

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Karren-Brady.png

Baroness Karren Brady CBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dame-Katherine-Grainger-3-1.jpg

Dame Katherine Grainger DBE

Dame Katherine Grainger DBE is Britain’s most decorated female Olympian.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/debra-searle-2024-new-e1731419077663.png

Debra Searle MBE

Entrepreneur and adventurer who rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Samantha-Clarke-Crop-4.png

Samantha Clarke

Happiness consultant, global changemaker, TEDx speaker & author of 'Love It or Leave It - How to Be Happy at Work'.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ellie-Simmonds-Crop-3.png

Ellie Simmonds OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DKH_Speaking_Image-e1716473220664.jpg

Col Dame Kelly Holmes DBE

Double Olympic Gold Medalist and renowned leadership speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rachel-Botsman-Crop-4.png

Rachel Botsman

One of the world's most influential thinkers on the 'sharing economy' and how technology is revolutionising the concept of human trust.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jo-salter-scaled-e1742392842269.jpg

Dr Jo Salter MBE

The first female Fighter Jet Pilot named as one of the 50 Most Inspiring Women in the World.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Blaire-Palmer-headshot1-2.jpeg

Blaire Palmer

Authority on disrupting the future of leadership, provoking senior leaders to think more critically.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Suzi-perry-3.jpg

Suzi Perry

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/penny-mallory-2023-3.jpg

Penny Mallory

Former WRC and National Rally champion, TV presenter, mental toughness expert and team performance coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mary-Speaking-e1522158826833-3.jpg

Mary Portas

Executive Creative Director, retail & brand advisor, journalist, TV presenter, author & ambassador for Save the Children.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rachel-de-Thame-Flickr-Image-CC-4.jpg

Rachel de Thame

A horticulturalist, broadcaster, designer and writer.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kirsty-3.png

Kirsty Mac

Kirsty Mac is one of Raise the Bar’s Senior Consultants and Coaches, specialising in leadership development & coaching.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Emma-Mills-Sheffield-Crop-3.png

Emma Mills-Sheffield

Expert in how businesses can be efficient, productive and resilient.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/processed-ECF88DBF-07B2-4900-A0C3-DDDCFAECB239-e1744193233331.jpeg

Kate Hardcastle MBE

Multi-award-winning international business consultant, broadcaster and author.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Juliette-1-1-4.jpg

Juliette Foster

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bryony-Gordon-3.jpg

Bryony Gordon

Bryony is one of The Telegraph’s best loved journalists columnist and features writer, raising awareness for mental health.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flickr-Image-11-e1716393058245.jpg

Anne Robinson

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Helen-Richardson-Walsh-Crop-3.png

Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE

Helen was part of the GB hockey team that beat The Netherlands in the Rio 2016 Olympics

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/web-version-img_8530.jpg

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.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Picture11-3.jpg

Fran Millar

CEO of Belstaff and prominent leader at INEOS.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bridgid-Nzekwu-Main-Picture-e1728983861272.jpg

Bridgid Nzekwu

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amy-Beeton-150x150-1-1-3.jpg

Amy Beeton

The only living British female mountaineer to have attempted K2, the world’s most savage mountain.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Caddy-Crop-4.png

Dr Sarah Caddy

Dr Sarah Caddy is a Director of Chimp Management and a General Practitioner of 11 years.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Beth-Tweddle-Crop-3.png

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Image-snip-e1738044809526.jpg

Helen Skelton

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ceril-Campbell-Cropped.jpg

Ceril Campbell

Brand Image Consultant, Stylist, Confidence Coach & Speaker with over 30 years expertise working with celebrities, media, TV & radio.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sathya-Bala-Crop-3.jpg

Sathya Bala

Sathya is a leader, board member, entrepreneur and Top 100 Empower Ethnic Minority Exec committed to building a more equitable world.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anna-Waters.png

Anna Waters

Anna has over 15 years of experience working as a Psychologist and is in demand presenting at academic conferences.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chemmy-Alcott-3-e1720706260826.jpg

Chemmy Alcott

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/susie-wolff-2024-scaled-4.jpg

Susie Wolff MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2020-Headshot-3.jpg

Rebecca Adlington OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Steph-McGovern-portrait.jpg

Steph McGovern

Steph McGovern is a British television personality for the BBC and most known for her work on the BBC Breakfast.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/stephanie.jpg

Stephanie Fairhurst

Stephanie is a psychological skills mentor working with business professionals and companies.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kay-Formanek-4.png

Kay Formanek

Kay Formanek is an advisor, author, coach and speaker on the transformational power of diversity to organisations and society. Kay collabor

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sarah-knight.jpg

Sarah Knight

Behaviour changemaker, business and mindset coach, keynote speaker, human skills and leadership trainer and facilitator.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jenni-Falconer-3.jpg

Jenni Falconer

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zannah-Ryabchuk-scaled-5.jpg

Zannah Ryabchuk

Zannah Ryabchuk, the CEO of Breakthrough Global, is a highly sought-after thought leader in business today.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RebeccaRomero.png

Rebecca Romero MBE

Rebecca Romero MBE is one of only two women to have ever won Olympic medals in two different sports and the only Briton to do so.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/66438cdabf9bc-Lee-McKenzie-2-Copyright-Lou-Johnson-e1740563685349.jpg

Lee McKenzie

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Mariella-Frostrup-e1733251975124.png

Mariella Frostrup

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alison-Edgar-Crop-2-3.png

Dr Alison Edgar MBE

Alison Edgar MBE is also known as “The Entrepreneur’s Godmother” to a plethora of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rita-Clifton-Crop-3.png

Rita Clifton CBE

President of Market Research Society and Non Exec Director of ASOS.com

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Martina-2-Mary-Greenham-CC-1-e1526044508441-3.jpg

Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova, tennis player extraordinaire, took women's tennis to a new level with her speed, determination and agility.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jessica-Ennis-CC-Image-3.jpg

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE

One of Britain’s most successful sportswomen, Dame Jessica was undoubtedly one of the stars of the London 2012 Olympics.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amazin-LeThi-Photo-Credit-Alina-Oswald-398x600-1.png

Amazin LeThi

Amazin's journey from homelessness to becoming one of the most visible & influential LGBTQ+ activists in the world is truly inspiring.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Meg-Zeenat-Wamithi-Crop-4.png

Meg Zeenat Wamithi

Meg is an acclaimed global mental health influencer, campaigner and creator of MindMapper UK, a youth-led mental health education company.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julie-Etchingham-high-res-pic-Mary-Greenham-CC-2018-e1526045504155-3-1.jpg

Julie Etchingham

For many years, Julie has been the familiar face on the ITV News at Ten, both as anchor and reporter.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Helen-Glover-Image-scaled-e1739362266444.jpg

Helen Glover OBE

One of Great Britain’s most successful rowers.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Denise-Lewis-500x500-4.jpg

Dame Denise Lewis DBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shappi-Khorsandi-Profile-Image-Resized-3.jpg

Shappi Khorsandi

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sophie-Radcliffe-Crop-3.png

Sophie Radcliffe

Adventurer, endurance athlete, blogger and speaker who believes everyone has the capacity to achieve something extraordinary.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Seyi-Akiwowo-3.png

Seyi Akiwowo

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/vicky-thornley-1-3.png

Victoria Thornley

Victoria Thornley is an Olympic silver medallist, three time Olympian and history maker in the sport of rowing.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lily_Brentwood_38_horizontal-e1518773577668-3-1.jpg

Lily Lapenna MBE

Lily Lapenna MBE is the founder and Co-Chair of global social enterprise MyBnk.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Liv-Boeree-Crop-3.png

Liv Boeree

A hugely successful Professional Poker Player, Speaker, Astrophysicist, Philanthropist, Risk Analyst and Decision Making Strategist.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ann-Daniels-headshot.jpg

Ann Daniels

World Record Holding Adventurer and one of Britain’s leading female Polar Explorers.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-2-3.png

Suzanne Edmond

Former Director of Government Communications with experience leading teams through times of national crisis including Brexit and Covid

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lynsey.jpeg

Lynsey Weir

Facilitator, development consultant, executive and team coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jo-Fairley.jpg

Jo Fairley

Green & Black’s, started with just £20,000 of Jo’s savings, has grown into a brand worth approaching £100 million worldwide.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mimi-Anderson-e1745834576193.jpg

Mimi Anderson

Endurance athlete, author, motivational speaker and multiple Guinness World Record holder.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kess-Eruteya-Crop-3.png

Kess Eruteya

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/liz-bonnin-4.jpg

Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin, Biochemist, wild animal biologist and TV presenter

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Noreena-Hertz-High-Res-Mary-Greenham-CC-18-e1526045257268-3-scaled.jpg

Noreena Hertz

Noreena Hertz is a renowned thought leader and economist with an impressive track record in predicting global trends.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1730381280592-e1731927873331.jpg

Penny Haslam

Award-winning motivational speaker, author and former BBC business journalist.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SCJ-one-show-3-1.jpg

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Sarah is probably most widely known as The One Show's very own GP.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CC-Image-Lucy-Adams-Lucy-Adams-1-3-e1737051168836.jpg

Lucy Adams

Lucy has a wealth of experience in the HR sector stretching across a number of different business’, including the BBC.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13564fdf-92ef-409c-903a-44a21e99c2f9-original-e1731418856140.webp

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jennifer-Holloway-2023-3-e1731418894995.jpg

Jennifer Holloway

For over 15 years Jennifer Holloway has been teaching people in business how to blow their own trumpet, without sounding like an idiot.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anna-portrait-2017-1-3.jpg

Anna Hemmings MBE

Anna Hemmings MBE, OLY is best known as Britain’s most successful female marathon kayaker, a 2-time Olympian and 6-time World Champion.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail__A7R3502-Ruby-Red-Jacket-Garden.jpg

Ruby Wax OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Capture-2-e1532447696249-4.jpg

Debbie Wosskow

Debbie Wosskow is an entrepreneur, investor and sharing economy expert.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Maggie-Aderin-Pocock-Crop-3.png

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE

Space scientist, TV personality and diversity and inclusion speaker

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sahar-Hashemi-Crop-3.png

Sahar Hashemi OBE

Coffee Republic Founder, the UK’s first US style coffee bar chain and built it into one of the UK’s most recognisable brands.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jean-Tomlin-Web-Image-3.jpg

Jean Tomlin OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dr-Shahzadi-Harper-Crop-3.png

Dr Shahzadi Harper

Dr Shahzadi Harper is the ‘perimenopause Doctor’ – she is one of the most renowned experts specialising in women's health and wellbeing.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stef-Reid-Crop-3.png

Stef Reid MBE

World champion, paralympian and speaker specialising in high performance and diversity and inclusion.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Eliza-Manningham-Buller-Crop-3.png

Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller LG, DCB

Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller is a Former Head of MI5, The UK's Security Service.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sally-Gunnell-scaled-4-e1737066702536.jpeg

Sally Gunnell OBE

Sally has a special place in the nation’s hearts as one of Britain’s most popular sportswomen.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jeannette-Linfoot.jpeg

Jeannette Linfoot

Jeannette is a high performing corporate CEO turned entrepreneur with a multi-million pound business portfolio.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Collette-Dunkley-Crop-3.png

Collette Dunkley

Expert on gender differences in the market place.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-7.png

Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day is an author, journalist and broadcaster.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/June-Sarpong-500x500-5.jpg

June Sarpong OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jo-Wimble-Groves-CC-Image-1-3.jpg

Jo Wimble-Groves

Jo is the co-owner of Active Digital & a speaker on an array of subjects around women in business

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Capture-e1521456493518-1-3.jpg

Samantha Simmonds

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nahla-Summers-Crop-3.png

Nahla Summers

Nahla Summers is the founder of Sunshine People, the social movement that inspired her to carry out yearly adventurers.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image-e1500632375550-3.jpg

Joanna Gosling

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-13-3.png

Marga Hoek

Marga Hoek is a global thought leader on sustainable business and capital, three-time CEO, and a member of Thinkers50.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Helen-Sharman-returning-from-MIR-1991-4MB-scaled-e1738597398755.jpg

Helen Sharman CMG OBE

Helen became the first British person to enter space in 1991, spending 8 days orbiting the Earth.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Annabel.jpg

Annabel Graham

Leadership Development Facilitator, Executive and Team Coach​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anne-Marie-Imafidon-Crop-4-e1722436072249.png

Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Liz-Jackson-Linkedin-profile-new.png

Dr Liz Jackson MBE

Dr Liz Jackson MBE is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and industry expert in marketing.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Afua-Hirsch-3.jpg

Afua Hirsch

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Willingham-Crop-1-3.png

Sarah Willingham

Sarah Willingham is an entrepreneur, investor and personal finance expert who was a Dragon on the 13th series of the BBC's 'Dragons' Den'.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC3472-scaled-e1726498441956.jpg

Anna McNuff

Anna McNuff is an endurance athlete and adventurer.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sophie-Sabbage-CC-image-4-1.jpg

Sophie Sabbage

Mindset alchemist, global authority on thriving in adversity, Sunday Times bestselling author, mere mortal living with terminal cancer.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bianca-miller-cole-2024.jpg

Bianca Miller-Cole

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image-from-VBQ-Website-e1520593134585-3.jpg

Catharina James

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-design.png

Patience Ogunbona​

Executive business and leadership coach, leadership trainer, facilitator and keynote speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-Russell-Crop-4.png

Kate Russell

Kate Russell is a journalist, reporter and author, and has been writing about technology and the Internet since 1995.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rachel-colenso-2024.jpg

Rachel Colenso

South African born Rachel Colenso believes wholeheartedly that people can achieve the seemingly impossible if they put their mind to it.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hayley-Barnard-colourful-shirt-48.jpg

Hayley Barnard

Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias expert

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Katharine-HS.jpeg

Katharine Merry

One of Britain’s most outstanding female athletes, now turned broadcaster in radio and television.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/IMG_6093-e1746827057997.jpeg

Theresa Billings​

Executive leadership coach and leadership development facilitator​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kimberley-Amirault-Ryan-Crop-3.png

Dr Kimberley Amirault-Ryan

Dr. Kimberley Amirault-Ryan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Julie.jpeg

Julie Newton​

Management and leadership development consultant, facilitator ​and executive coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Paula-Leach-Crop-3.png

Paula Leach

Paula Leach is on a mission to create thriving human workplaces by building greater mastery in leading people.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1042.jpg

Sharron Davies MBE

One of the UK’s most popular sportswomen & presenters having burst onto the international swimming scene as a 13 year old Olympian in 1976.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Davina-McCall-e1719916714982.jpg

Davina McCall MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jenny-Meadows-CC-Image-Jenny-Meadows-3-e1720706478929.png

Jenny Meadows

Jenny has made a name for herself as one of Britain's leading female athletes, representing Britain since 2000.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/DIP85-e1739538093983.jpg

Rachel Mathia

Director of Learning & Leadership for China at lululemon, and expert on leadership and culture.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-2018-e1530526046793-3.jpg

Dr Kate Goodger

A leading psychological mentor, who leads a team of expert practitioners to develop the application of the Chimp Paradox

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Emily-e1746106112511.jpeg

Emily Saltmer​

Leadership facilitator, executive coach, psychologist and neuroplasticity expert​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/6.Stefanie-Sword-Williams-2023-e1728029350467.jpg

Stefanie Sword-Williams

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Dr-Julie-e1719826333368.jpg

Dr Julie Smith

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lucy-Cooke-headshot.jpg

Lucy Cooke

Author, National Geographic explorer and award-winning broadcaster.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Nicky.jpeg

Nicky Little​

Executive team facilitator, coach and leadership and culture expert​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/kirsty-gallacher-4.jpg

Kirsty Gallacher

The face of USA Pro, the ambassador for LTA’s Cardio Tennis and Radio 5 Live presenter.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2025-04-24-192543.png

Zana Goic Petricevic

Bestselling author of 'Bold Reinvented’ inspires leaders worldwide with her transformative keynote talks.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Image-from-VBQ-website-2-3.jpg

Raina Brands

Raina Brands is a leading researcher on social networks, gender bias and leadership in the workplace.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Crista-Cullen-CC-Image-1-3.jpg

Crista Cullen

Crista is part of the GB women's hockey team, winning Gold in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games & GB Hockey Player of the Year 2016.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Elizabeth.jpeg

Elizabeth Gait​

Development facilitator, training consultant, mentor, and executive and team coach​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vikie-Shanks-Crop-3.png

Vikie Shanks

Vikie Shanks is a autism campaigner, author and speaker on dealing with and growing up with disabilities.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sue-Saville-CC-Image-3-scaled.jpg

Sue Saville

Sue Saville is a highly-experienced broadcast news journalist & conference host

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Anna-Bance-Profile-Picture-3.jpg

Anna Bance

Anna founded Europe's leading online rental-clothing website, GirlMeetsDress.com, which has grown to become the market leader.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jo-Howarth-Crop-3.png

Jo Robinson-Howarth

With over 20 years of studying mindfulness & hypnotherapy, Jo believes it is a simple choice – that everyone can choose happiness every day

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fearne-Cotton-e1719826438475.jpg

Fearne Cotton

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tara-1.jpeg

Tara Askham​

Lecturer, finance trainer and published author​ with over 20 years experience in accountancy.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Champions-Image-e1530869046751-4.jpg

Charlotte Edwards MBE

Arguably England’s most recognisable Female Cricketer, Charlotte Edwards MBE has led the Women’s team as Captain since 2006.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/nancy_giordano_header_image_24-e1741086988488.jpg

Nancy Giordano

Nancy Giordano is an exponential strategist, business futurist, keynote speaker and bestselling author.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Solene.jpeg

Solene Kremer​

Learning and performance consultant and leadership development facilitator​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Susan-Greenfield-Website-Image-CC-John-Lawrence-3-e1731352694765.jpg

Baroness Susan Greenfield

Baroness Susan Greenfield is a research scientist, author and broadcaster based in Oxford.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CarolynTaylor-CC-Image-3-1.jpg

Carolyn Taylor

Carolyn Taylor is a global leader in corporate culture consultancy and founder and executive-chair of Walking the Talk.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cristina-Criddle-Main-picture.jpg

Cristina Criddle

Financial Times Technology Correspondent and expert in AI.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sian-Jones-Image-3-1.jpg

Sian Jones

Sian Jones is a well-known newsreader, conference host, facilitator, presenter and communications coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Maria3-e1741087614370.jpg

Maria Conceição

The first Portuguese woman to summit Everest and trek to the North and South Pole.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Iona-Bain-Crop-4.png

Iona Bain

Iona Bain is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, speaker and author, and is the UK’s go-to voice on millennial money.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nisha-aubergine-4.jpg

Nisha Katona

Mowgli's Street Food Restaurateur Pimp My Rice Curry Evangelist BBC's Recipes That Made Me

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Erica-Farmer-pic-2-scaled-e1747739143278.jpg

Erica Farmer

AI and future skills specialist professional speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Heidi-Loughlin-Crop-4.png

Heidi Loughlin

Heidi's is an inspirational speaker who raises immeasurable awareness on health & well-being, through her light-hearted turns phrases.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Karen-Blackett-Crop-3.png

Karen Blackett OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Linda-Cruse-2022-4.jpeg

Linda Cruse

A humanitarian aid worker, CSR advocate and author intent on supporting the world's impoverished & struggling communities.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thumbnail_DSC00443-e1740062559464.jpg

Jo Bradshaw

Jo Bradshaw is a successful, inspirational mountain climber who fund raises for several charities.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gina-Battye-Headshot-2024-3.png

Gina Battye

World-renowned, award-winning psychological safety and LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant and trainer.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Zoe-Jackson-Headshot-BW-2015-3.jpg

Zoe Jackson MBE

Founder of Living The Dream

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Karen-Darke-Image-CC-KD-1-3.jpg

Karen Darke

Somewhat an expert in overcoming challenges, Karen finds much of her inspiration through outdoor adventure

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Swarzy-Macaly-Crop-3.png

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.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Jane.jpeg

Jane Rawden​

Commercial leader, leadership and management development consultant.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Maeve-Campbell-Main.png

Maeve Campbell

One of the UK’s most coveted Climate Journalists, bringing a deep level of expertise in sustainability.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Capture-1-e1498126896304-3.jpg

Rachel Bridge

Rachel is an author, journalist, and public speaker focusing on entrepreneurship and business start ups.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lotte-Jeffs-Crop-3.png

Lotte Jeffs

Lotte Jeffs (she/they) is an award-winning magazine writer and editor and the author of How To Be A Gentlewoman.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Eliza-Filby-Crop.png

Dr Eliza Filby

Insightful, engaging and relevant, Dr Eliza Filby is one of the foremost experts on generations and changing values.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Carina.jpeg

Carina Keen

Leadership development facilitator, consultant and executive & team coach​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Megan-Reitz-Crop-3.png

Megan Reitz

Leadership and mindfulness expert and coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Meena-1.jpeg

Meena Karawadhra​

Leadership development consultant, programme designer, facilitator, and coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lisa-Forte-3.jpg

Lisa Forte

Lisa began her career working in anti-piracy intelligence off the coast of Somalia trying to protect commercial shipping from attacks.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lynda-Gratton-Crop-4.png

Dr Lynda Gratton

Dr. Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tanni-Grey-Thompson-Crop-3.png

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL

Britain’s greatest Paralympic athlete and acknowledged as one of the most courageous sportswomen of her generation.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Perrine-Farque-Crop-4.png

Perrine Farque

Perrine Farque is a professional keynote speaker, author and inclusion and diversity and inclusion expert.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Harriet-250x250-4.jpg

Protected: Harriet Beveridge

Head of Performance Programmes at Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Georgia-LA-1-scaled-e1738591793960.jpg

Georgia Lewis Anderson

Award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, who has worked for Meta, Microsoft and Google.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Liggy-HS-2-3.jpg

Liggy Webb

Liggy Webb is an award winning and bestselling author, presenter and international consultant.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KH-headshot--e1747741074234.jpg

Dr Kristen Holmes PhD

Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist at WHOOP.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kresse-Wesling-CC-1-3-e1738240155727.jpg

Kresse Wesling CBE

Multi-award winning environmental entrepreneur and Young Global Leader with a background in venture capital.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Vicki-Anstey.jpg

Vicki Anstey

Leading wellbeing expert, TEDx speaker, coach and mentor. Entrepreneur turned adventurer and 2x World Record holder.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3B9A5417-scaled-e1746190929646.jpg

Petra Velzeboer

Raised in a cult, Petra’s story is one of courage in the face of adversity.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20160926_Leyla-Portraits_0978-3-1.jpg

Leyla Acaroglu

Leyla is a Sustainability provocateur and cultural protagonist challenging people to think differently about how the world works.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-8-3.png

Claire O’Connor

Claire O'Connor is successful entrepreneur and female business leader who turned her own painful experiences of ballet into a global brand.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-Anketill-Crop-3.png

Kate Ancketill

Kate heads up a team of researchers utilised by companies around the globe to give them the winning edge

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Square-250x250-4.jpg

Cath Bishop

Former Olympic rower & leadership speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Donna-Profile.jpg

Donna Fraser OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mandy-hickson-4-e1731419308409.jpg

Mandy Hickson

The only female pilot on her Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying multimillion pound fast jets for the Royal Air Force.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Laura-Whitmore-CC-Image-Saatchi-Merlin-3.png

Laura Whitmore

Laura Whitmore is one of the UK’s most recognisable television presenters, hosting some of the biggest shows on TV.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Laura-e1746179865600.jpeg

Laura Caunter​

Leadership and management consultant and executive coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Susannah-Streeter-new-scaled-5.jpg

Susannah Streeter

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Laila-Pawlak-Crop-3.png

Laila Pawlak

Laila is an winning entrepreneur, an expert on what drives great customer experiences and fascinating speaker and coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Eva-e1746176875624.jpeg

Eva Lindner

Leadership development consultant, programme designer and facilitator​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Victoria-Pendleton-cc-1-3-e1716473921381.jpg

Victoria Pendleton CBE

Great Britain’s most successful female cyclist of all time and one of the highest profile sports women in the country.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julie-Deane-Crop-3.png

Julie Deane CBE

Julie resolved to start a business manufacturing satchels, and so “The Cambridge Satchel Company” was born.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-Allatt-CC-Image-1-3.jpg

Dr Kate Allatt

Author, inspirational speaker and charity founder.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Liz-earle-headshot-approved-2-4.jpg

Liz Earle MBE

Legendary businesswoman, media influencer and TV presenter campaigning for better health and wellbeing.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Web-Image-3.jpeg

Charlotte Sweeney OBE

Diversity & Inclusion Expert and Speaker

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Alexa-Clay-scaled.jpg

Alexa Clay

Alexa Clay is the leading expert on subcultures and innovation from unlikely places.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wendy-e1746179922435.jpeg

Wendy Hambleton

Learning and development facilitator, trainer and coach​.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lyse-Doucet-portrait-scaled-e1720455245653.jpg

Lyse Doucet OBE

Lyse Doucet serves as the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, reporting on global events.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Katie-Piper-e1725980212485.jpg

Katie Piper OBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pauline-Sanderson-3.jpg

Pauline Sanderson

Pauline Sanderson is a highly regarded Guinness World Record holding adventurer and motivational speaker.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Deborah-Meaden.png

Deborah Meaden

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Julia-Streets-1-high-res-small-1-scaled-1-3.jpg

Julia Streets

Julia Streets is a champion of tech and entrepreneurship, innovation, diversity and inclusion.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dee-Caffari-Charlie-Clift-1-3.png

Dee Caffari MBE

Dee Caffari is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Katarina-Johnson-Thompson-3.jpg

Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Olympic Heptathlete

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dr-Maki-Mandela-3-scaled-e1740394380837.jpg

Dr Makaziwe Mandela

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sarah-Furness-Crop-3.png

Sarah Furness

Founder of Well Be It | Keynote Speaker| Bestselling Author | Executive Coach| Helicopter Pilot | Human Factors Expert | Mindfulness Coach

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-1-3.png

Rachel Murphy

Female entrepreneur who built and sold a multi million pound business in a thousand days. Not for the faint hearted. Big personality!

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Stephane-Garelli-Crop-3.png

Professor Stephane Garelli

Professor Stephane Garelli is a world-leading authority on economic competitiveness, pioneering research in this field for 25 years.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/F13410C-e1498125087937-3.jpg

Helena Lucas MBE

British sailing’s golden girl, Helena Lucas MBE made history claiming 2.4mR Paralympic gold

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Martine-Wright-2-cropped-e1716473419598.jpg

Martine Wright MBE

She lost both legs in the Circle line bombing, yet she considers herself a lucky woman with a whole new life of opportunities

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GILLIAN-WALNES-PERRY-2016-3.jpg

Gillian Walnes Perry MBE

Along with friends & family of Otto Frank, Gillian set up the non for profit educational charity Anne Frank Trust UK.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Leanne-Spencer-Crop-4.png

Leanne Spencer

Leanne Spencer is a female keynote wellbeing speaker specialising in stress management, burnout prevention, recovery and resilience.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Margaret-Heffernan-3.jpg

Margaret Heffernan

Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, Chief Executive and author.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shona-Hirons-Crop-4.png

Shona Hirons

Award-winning global motivational speaker and resilience and burnout coach.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Diane-Modahl-approved-headshot.jpg

Diane Modahl MBE

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dame-Stella-Rimington-in-green-jacket-2018-3-1.jpg

Dame Stella Rimington DCB

Dame Stella is known to billions of people worldwide as the role model for the character “M” played by Dame Judi Dench in the James Bond 007

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sally-Bundock-Re-sized-3-1.jpg

Sally Bundock

Sally Bundock is recognised globally as the presenter of The Briefing on BBC1, BBC News Channel and BBC World News.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4X1A3466-scaled.jpg

Maggie Alphonsi MBE

Former Womens England Rugby World Cup Winner

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1_Charlie-Whyman-Headshot-2-scaled.jpg

Charlie Whyman

Charlie works with forward thinking professionals that want to be more 'Commercially Curious' and drive more profitable sales.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kate-Headshot-2.0-e1730390055674.jpeg

Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE

Captain of the gold medal-winning Team GB women’s hockey team.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Roberta-Lucca-Crop-4.png

Roberta Lucca

Roberta is a Serial Entrepreneur, founder of the multimillion-dollar Bossa Games, Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and BAFTA winner.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Shola-Kaye.jpg

Shola Kaye

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Linda-Speaking-Pic.jpg

Linda Moir

Linda has been responsible for famously outstanding operations in HR and customer service management.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Afua-Hagan-2024-e1723569510521.jpg

Afua Hagan

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vernice-Armour-4.jpg

Vernice Armour

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ayo-Sokale-2023-image-scaled-1-3.jpg

Ayo Sokale

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

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Alex-Mahon-speaking-scaled.jpg

Alex Mahon

As the CEO of Channel 4, Alex Mahon stands out as the first woman to lead a major UK broadcaster.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lynda-headshot-3.png

Dr Lynda Shaw

Lynda is one of the most sort after applied neuroscientists & leadership psychologists specialising in communication skills to unlock genius

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amy-Truesdale-Crop-3.png

Amy Truesdale

The pioneer of Para Taekwondo Amy Truesdale has made history and achieved a bronze medal in Para Taekwondo at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Katrina-Mather-Crop-3.png

Katrina Mather

Award-winning founder of ‘The Body Toolkit Retreats’, columnist and health speaker: passionately helping people to thrive.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sacha-Romanovitch-on-stage-portrait-scaled.jpg

Sacha Romanovitch OBE

Sacha Romanovitch made history as the first female CEO of a major accounting firm when she took the helm at Grant Thornton UK.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/C4-CE-e1496329637157-3.jpg

Cristina Escallón

Cristina Escallón is an independent consultant in leadership development and culture, working with top teams around the world

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Michelle-King-_IMG_1988-CROPPED.jpg

Dr Michelle King

Dr Michelle Penelope King is a globally recognised expert on inequality and organisational culture.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_4001-copy.jpeg

Laura Siddall

Laura is a world-class, highly driven Professional Triathlete, three-time Ironman Champion and multiple 70.3/half distance Champion.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jessi-Baker-Flickr-Image-CC-to-Flickr-3.jpg

Jessi Baker

Jessi is the founder and creator of Provenance, and is trying to encourage more women and girls into technology.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Gina-Martin-Diving-Bell-Group-Rosie-Turner-credit-2-scaled-e1716216766818.jpg

Gina Martin

Multi-award winning gender equality activist, facilitator, writer and speaker known for fighting misogyny and male violence.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nicola-Green-Crop-3.png

Nicola Green

Nicola Green is an expert on identity, allyship, race and inclusion.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2327-e1727429318396.png

Lucy Hawking

Influential populariser of science, best-selling author, story-teller, and the daughter of Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kelda-Wood-Profile-Image-Resized-3.jpg

Kelda Wood

A former GB Para-Canoeist & Founder of the wellbeing charity Climbing Out, who became the first adaptive person to solo row any ocean.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Joanne-Lockwood-Crop-3.png

Joanne Lockwood

Founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen and equity, diversity and inclusion specialist.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Eva-Carroll-2-e1728983758373.jpg

Eva Carroll

Eva is a powerful speaker on Women’s Rights, Equality and Climate Change.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Speaker-Photos-Cropped-7.png

Melissa Sterry

Design Scientist, Systems Theorist, BioFuturist, Serial Founder, Designer, Speaker, Writer.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mette-Johansson-Crop.png

Mette Johansson

Mette Johansson is a highly awarded author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. She speaks on Authentic Inspirational and Inclusive Leadership

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Portræt-mig.jpg

Lene Gammelgaard

One of the survivors of the Everest Tragedy in 1996 when 9 mountaineers died in the blizzard.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Lynda-King-Taylor.jpg

Lynda King Taylor

An expert on Customer Service, Cultural Change & Brand Reputation.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Nadine-Dereza-New-Profile-Image-e1728387554232.jpg

Nadine Dereza

Awarded ‘Financial Journalist of the Year‘ as a Financial Times correspondent, TV & radio Business presenter & acclaimed event host.

View Profile

https://raisethebar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TrinnySusannah-1.jpg

Trinny & Susannah

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

View Profile