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Professor Paul McGee

One of Europe’s leading speakers on change, resilience, leadership and wellbeing.

In Person

£6500 - £9000

Price based on UK delivery

Virtual Event

£4500 - £7000

Categories

Business Event Hosts & Facilitators Health Wellbeing & Mental Health High Performance Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Personal Development

Topics

Business Change Communication Health Wellbeing & Mental Health Influencing Inspirational Leadership Motivation Performance Personal Development Planning & Preparation Resilience

Paul McGee is an expert in human behaviour and performance, and a visiting Professor at the University of Chester.

He’s spoken for over 1,000 organisations worldwide, from international conferences to individual work with elite athletes. His bespoke messages have resonated with global brands including Harrods, GSK, Adidas, Virgin, The NHS, Lloyds Bank and Manchester City.

Over his 30 years in business, Paul has had the privilege of working with one of the world’s leading leadership gurus, Dr Steven Covey, and his work has been endorsed by Sir Clive Woodward. After interviewing Paul, the broadcaster Chris Evans described his book ‘How Not to Worry’ as a “gift to the world”.

His book ‘SUMO’ became a Sunday Times bestseller and his book ‘Self Confidence’ was number one in the WHSmith business charts for 24 weeks. His books have been translated into over 20 languages.

Paul has appeared on BBC Breakfast television and worked with David Dimbleby as the audience warm up man for the TV programme Question Time. He spent ten years working with players and staff at Manchester City Football Club and combines his love of comedy and football by sypporting Wigan Athletic and Bradford City.

Paul delivers high-impact tailored keynotes and workshops lasting from 30 minutes to a full day both virtually and in person. Organisations hire Paul when they want to provide the WOW factor to their events and leave their audiences feeling inspired, empowered and equipped to deal with challenges and opportunities both in and outside the workplace.

Paul guarantees to deliver on 5 things:

  • Preparation: Paul meticulously prepares his message to ensure his talk is tailored to meet your objectives
  • Motivation: Paul delivers practical motivation, grounded in research on the themes of change, leadership, resilience, wellbeing and communication
  • Entertainment: Your audience will be entertained, engaged and equipped with practical ideas
  • Credibility: You will be working with someone who in the last 30 years has spoken in over 40 countries across five continents – so relax, you’re in safe hands
  • Experience: Having experienced significant life challenges and everyday struggles, Paul will bring a captivating message that is both inspiring and relatable

Paul’s topics include:

  • Resilience & Wellbeing: Ramp up your resilience and boost your wellbeing
  • Succeeding Through Change: How to survive and thrive in changing times
  • Inspiring Leadership: Inspiring leadership in uncertain times
  • Communicating with Influence: How to communicate with influence and impact
  • Winning Relationships: Who cares wins – Building winning relationships with your customers and colleagues
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosophy to any organisation who wants to engage a large number of staff in a way that provides excellent value compared to more conventional ways of training. Overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought provoking, but above all, practical in helping my staff make a positive difference.”
“Paul McGee’s SUMO message made a huge impact on our staff, so much so we bought them all a copy of the book! Inspiring and engaging with a thought provoking message that continues to help staff in both their personal and professional lives.”
“In our twenty years of running conferences, Paul McGee is the only speaker we have ever invited back. That above all explains the benefit we feel we have gained from hearing Paul’s SUMO philosophy.”
“I saw Paul present at an international conference. He uniquely addresses one of the biggest barriers to personal and business dvelopment… our own minds. The SUMO philosophy was a unanimous hit. Very, very powerful stuff!”
“Paul’s full day SUMO workshop was superb. We are a small to medium sized company, embarking on a period of dramatic transformation, with an unsettled workforce riddled with anxiety. Paul’s “manucian humour / no bull” style really struck a chord. This was the third time I have seen Paul present, and I have always been very impressed – the messages are relevant, visual, insightful and exceptionally well delivered. I could not recommend this coaching more highly – and in particular this format really worked.”
“I was totally transfixed, inspired and motivated to make a difference, both in my work life and my personal life, from hearing Paul speak. Paul’s talk (and book which I bought) has made such a difference to me and via me to the team. The end result is that we are moving forward, at pace, using the SUMO principles. I started my new role riddled with self-doubt and the inner critic was giving me a headache. Yesterday, I was pulled aside by my new line manager and commended for the work I am doing and the team I am creating. Much of this has been built on Paul’s foundations.”
“Just wanted to say how thrilled I was with Paul’s session last week; the feedback has been incredible. It will be of huge value across the organisation and already people are talking of a follow-up event!”
“Vero has seen significant international growth and we wanted people to embrace change and strive for new opportunities. Paul understood the brief perfectly and crafted a wonderful, entertaining presentation. With over 32 countries represented, Paul used intelligent cultural references and delivered something for everyone. The SUMO Guy will never be forgotten – a great job.”

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