Motivational Speakers
Women in Business Speakers
Develop and amplify the existing strengths in your organisation by supporting your female talent to push boundaries, build resilience, and improve their confidence and desire to succeed. Our Women in Business speakers are all inspirational female leaders, who have achieved at the highest level, and are able to help unlock potential, highlight capabilities and provide the inspiration and stimulus for those looking to grow in confidence and take the next step in their career.
We hand-pick the most inspirational Woman in Business Speakers for your online event or conference.
SAVED SPEAKERS
Sarah Ann Macklin
The face and voice of modern nutrition and wellbeing.
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Belinda Parmar OBE
Diversity campaigner, AI expert, CEO of The Empathy Business and Non-Executive Director for the Ministry of Defence.
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Lara Morgan
Lara Morgan is a British entrepreneur with a track record of delivering exceptional accelerated growth.
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Nina Schick
Nina Schick is an Author, Entrepreneur and World-leading Authority on AI.
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Diane Wei Liang
Former award winning Professor of Business, Diane is also an international best-selling author, and China expert.
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Rachael Flanagan
Rachael set up a now multi million pound cleaning business from just £20 investment.
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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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Jules White
Award winning international business consultant with over 30 years of business and sales experience.
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Dr Tessy Ojo CBE
Visionary female leader driving transformative change for youth and women globally.
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Orla Chennaoui
Multilingual TV sports presenter, host and journalist with experience working in both hard news and sport.
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Chelsea Roffey
The first and only woman to have officiated in an Australian Football League Grand Final.
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Jos Dirkx
Jos Dirkx is an award-winning communications advisor, Faculty at SingularityU on the Future of Learning and a global expert on diversity.
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Jane Viljoen
Multi award-winning corporate psychologist who specialises in the field of developing emotional intelligence.
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Jacqui Oatley
Lively, committed and universally respected, trailblazing sports journalist.
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Gillian Wilmot
Gillian is the Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring & one of the UK's marketing leaders.
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Kirstin Furber
Kirstin Furber, People Director at Channel 4, on a mission to make the world a better place to work.
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Edwina Dunn
Edwina Dunn is best-known as co-founder of the international data analytics company, Dunnhumby.
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Jill Scott MBE
Former Professional England Footballer and England's second-most capped player.
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Sharon Amesu
Former Barrister turned award-winning speaker and consultant, specialising in leadership and diversity.
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Benita Matofska
An award-winning social entrepreneur, world-leading speaker, facilitator, changemaker, leadership and climate change consultant.
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Dr Charlotte Armitage
Psychologist and psychotherapist, specialising in duty of care in the Film & TV Industry.
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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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Debra Searle MBE
Entrepreneur and adventurer who rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Samantha Clarke
Happiness consultant, global changemaker, TEDx speaker & author of 'Love It or Leave It - How to Be Happy at Work'.
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Rachel Botsman
One of the world's most influential thinkers on the 'sharing economy' and how technology is revolutionising the concept of human trust.
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Penny Mallory
Former WRC and National Rally champion, TV presenter, mental toughness expert and team performance coach.
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Mary Portas
Executive Creative Director, retail & brand advisor, journalist, TV presenter, author & ambassador for Save the Children.
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Kirsty Mac
Kirsty Mac is one of Raise the Bar’s Senior Consultants and Coaches, specialising in leadership development & coaching.
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Emma Mills-Sheffield
Expert in how businesses can be efficient, productive and resilient.
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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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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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Fran Millar
CEO of Belstaff and prominent leader at INEOS.
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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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Ceril Campbell
Brand Image Consultant, Stylist, Confidence Coach & Speaker with over 30 years expertise working with celebrities, media, TV & radio.
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Sathya Bala
Sathya is a leader, board member, entrepreneur and Top 100 Empower Ethnic Minority Exec committed to building a more equitable world.
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Anna Waters
Anna has over 15 years of experience working as a Psychologist and is in demand presenting at academic conferences.
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Susie Wolff MBE
Former professional racing driver, Susie Wolff, is a motorsport executive and entrepreneur.
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Kay Formanek
Kay Formanek is an advisor, author, coach and speaker on the transformational power of diversity to organisations and society. Kay collabor
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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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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.
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Rita Clifton CBE
President of Market Research Society and Non Exec Director of ASOS.com
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Amazin LeThi
Amazin's journey from homelessness to becoming one of the most visible & influential LGBTQ+ activists in the world is truly inspiring.
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Julie Etchingham
For many years, Julie has been the familiar face on the ITV News at Ten, both as anchor and reporter.
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Sophie Radcliffe
Adventurer, endurance athlete, blogger and speaker who believes everyone has the capacity to achieve something extraordinary.
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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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Victoria Thornley
Victoria Thornley is an Olympic silver medallist, three time Olympian and history maker in the sport of rowing.
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Liv Boeree
A hugely successful Professional Poker Player, Speaker, Astrophysicist, Philanthropist, Risk Analyst and Decision Making Strategist.
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Suzanne Edmond
Former Director of Government Communications with experience leading teams through times of national crisis including Brexit and Covid
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Jo Fairley
Green & Black’s, started with just £20,000 of Jo’s savings, has grown into a brand worth approaching £100 million worldwide.
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Kess Eruteya
Kess Eruteya is the Founder and CEO of a corporate innovation company, InclusionZ.
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Penny Haslam
Award-winning motivational speaker, author and former BBC business journalist.
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Lucy Adams
Lucy has a wealth of experience in the HR sector stretching across a number of different business’, including the BBC.
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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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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.
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Ruby Wax OBE
The former entertainer is now an expert on psychology, human behaviour and communication.
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Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE
Space scientist, TV personality and diversity and inclusion speaker
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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.
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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.
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Stef Reid MBE
World champion, paralympian and speaker specialising in high performance and diversity and inclusion.
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Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller LG, DCB
Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller is a Former Head of MI5, The UK's Security Service.
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Jeannette Linfoot
Jeannette is a high performing corporate CEO turned entrepreneur with a multi-million pound business portfolio.
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Collette Dunkley
Expert on gender differences in the market place.
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Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day is an author, journalist and broadcaster.
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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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Jo Wimble-Groves
Jo is the co-owner of Active Digital & a speaker on an array of subjects around women in business
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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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Marga Hoek
Marga Hoek is a global thought leader on sustainable business and capital, three-time CEO, and a member of Thinkers50.
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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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Dr Liz Jackson MBE
Dr Liz Jackson MBE is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and industry expert in marketing.
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Afua Hirsch
Speaker & Host Afua Hirsch is a former barrister, journalist and documentary maker.
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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'.
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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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Rachel Colenso
South African born Rachel Colenso believes wholeheartedly that people can achieve the seemingly impossible if they put their mind to it.
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Hayley Barnard
Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias expert
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Dr Kimberley Amirault-Ryan
Dr. Kimberley Amirault-Ryan is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker.
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Paula Leach
Paula Leach is on a mission to create thriving human workplaces by building greater mastery in leading people.
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Rachel Mathia
Director of Learning & Leadership for China at lululemon, and expert on leadership and culture.
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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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Kirsty Gallacher
The face of USA Pro, the ambassador for LTA’s Cardio Tennis and Radio 5 Live presenter.
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Raina Brands
Raina Brands is a leading researcher on social networks, gender bias and leadership in the workplace.
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Vikie Shanks
Vikie Shanks is a autism campaigner, author and speaker on dealing with and growing up with disabilities.
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Anna Bance
Anna founded Europe's leading online rental-clothing website, GirlMeetsDress.com, which has grown to become the market leader.
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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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Cristina Criddle
Financial Times Technology Correspondent and expert in AI.
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Maria Conceição
The first Portuguese woman to summit Everest and trek to the North and South Pole.
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Iona Bain
Iona Bain is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, speaker and author, and is the UK’s go-to voice on millennial money.
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Nisha Katona
Mowgli's Street Food Restaurateur Pimp My Rice Curry Evangelist BBC's Recipes That Made Me
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Heidi Loughlin
Heidi's is an inspirational speaker who raises immeasurable awareness on health & well-being, through her light-hearted turns phrases.
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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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Gina Battye
World-renowned, award-winning psychological safety and LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant and trainer.
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Zoe Jackson MBE
Founder of Living The Dream
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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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Lotte Jeffs
Lotte Jeffs (she/they) is an award-winning magazine writer and editor and the author of How To Be A Gentlewoman.
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Dr Eliza Filby
Insightful, engaging and relevant, Dr Eliza Filby is one of the foremost experts on generations and changing values.
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Lisa Forte
Lisa began her career working in anti-piracy intelligence off the coast of Somalia trying to protect commercial shipping from attacks.
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Dr Lynda Gratton
Professor of Management Practice at London Business School.
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Perrine Farque
Perrine Farque is a professional keynote speaker, author and inclusion and diversity and inclusion expert.
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Georgia Lewis Anderson
Award-winning AI Content and Prompt Engineering Strategist, who has worked for Meta, Microsoft and Google.
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Liggy Webb
Liggy Webb is an award winning and bestselling author, presenter and international consultant.
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Kresse Wesling CBE
Multi-award winning environmental entrepreneur and Young Global Leader with a background in venture capital.
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Vicki Anstey
Leading wellbeing expert, TEDx speaker, coach and mentor. Entrepreneur turned adventurer and 2x World Record holder.
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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.
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Kate Ancketill
Kate heads up a team of researchers utilised by companies around the globe to give them the winning edge
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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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Laura Whitmore
Laura Whitmore is one of the UK’s most recognisable television presenters, hosting some of the biggest shows on TV.
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Susannah Streeter
Award-winning global financial commentator and international broadcaster.
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Laila Pawlak
Laila is an winning entrepreneur, an expert on what drives great customer experiences and fascinating speaker and coach.
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Julie Deane CBE
Julie resolved to start a business manufacturing satchels, and so “The Cambridge Satchel Company” was born.
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Liz Earle MBE
Legendary businesswoman, media influencer and TV presenter campaigning for better health and wellbeing.
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Charlotte Sweeney OBE
Diversity & Inclusion Expert and Speaker
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Alexa Clay
Alexa Clay is the leading expert on subcultures and innovation from unlikely places.
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Lyse Doucet OBE
Lyse Doucet serves as the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, reporting on global events.
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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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Julia Streets MBE
Champion of tech and entrepreneurship, innovation, diversity and inclusion.
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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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Sarah Furness
Founder of Well Be It | Keynote Speaker| Bestselling Author | Executive Coach| Helicopter Pilot | Human Factors Expert | Mindfulness Coach
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Rachel Murphy
Female entrepreneur who built and sold a multi million pound business in a thousand days. Not for the faint hearted. Big personality!
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Leanne Spencer
Leanne Spencer is a female keynote wellbeing speaker specialising in stress management, burnout prevention, recovery and resilience.
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Margaret Heffernan
Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, Chief Executive and author.
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Shona Hirons
Award-winning global motivational speaker and resilience and burnout coach.
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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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Sally Bundock
Sally Bundock is recognised globally as the presenter of The Briefing on BBC1, BBC News Channel and BBC World News.
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Maggie Alphonsi MBE
Former Womens England Rugby World Cup Winner
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Charlie Whyman
Charlie works with forward thinking professionals that want to be more 'Commercially Curious' and drive more profitable sales.
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Roberta Lucca
Roberta is a Serial Entrepreneur, founder of the multimillion-dollar Bossa Games, Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and BAFTA 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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Linda Moir
Linda has been responsible for famously outstanding operations in HR and customer service management.
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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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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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Alex Mahon
As the CEO of Channel 4, Alex Mahon stands out as the first woman to lead a major UK broadcaster.
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Dr Lynda Shaw
Lynda is one of the most sort after applied neuroscientists & leadership psychologists specialising in communication skills to unlock genius
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Katrina Mather
Award-winning founder of ‘The Body Toolkit Retreats’, columnist and health speaker: passionately helping people to thrive.
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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.
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Cristina Escallón
Cristina Escallón is an independent consultant in leadership development and culture, working with top teams around the world
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Dr Michelle King
Dr Michelle Penelope King is a globally recognised expert on inequality and organisational culture.
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Laura Siddall
Laura is a world-class, highly driven Professional Triathlete, three-time Ironman Champion and multiple 70.3/half distance Champion.
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Jessi Baker
Jessi is the founder and creator of Provenance, and is trying to encourage more women and girls into technology.
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Gina Martin
Multi-award winning gender equality activist, facilitator, writer and speaker known for fighting misogyny and male violence.
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Lucy Hawking
Influential populariser of science, best-selling author, story-teller, and the daughter of Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking.
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Eva Carroll
Eva is a powerful speaker on Women’s Rights, Equality and Climate Change.
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Melissa Sterry
Design Scientist, Systems Theorist, BioFuturist, Serial Founder, Designer, Speaker, Writer.
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Mette Johansson
Highly awarded inclusive leaderhsip author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur.
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Lynda King Taylor
An expert on Customer Service, Cultural Change & Brand Reputation.
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Nadine Dereza
Awarded ‘Financial Journalist of the Year‘ as a Financial Times correspondent, TV & radio Business presenter & acclaimed event host.
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