In today’s corporate landscape, engaging a motivational speaker can be transformative for your organisation’s events, conferences, and learning programmes. At Raise the Bar, we specialise in connecting you with the very best motivational speakers who inspire, educate, and drive meaningful change within your teams.
Why hire motivational speakers?
Bringing in motivational speakers offers numerous benefits and can be the catalyst for incredible performance.
- Transforming events and conferences: Incorporating a motivational speaker into your conference agenda can elevate the event’s impact, leaving attendees inspired and energised. The Event Planner Expo notes that the right speaker significantly enhances audience engagement and the overall success of an event.
- Boosting employee morale: A skilled speaker can reignite passion and enthusiasm among employees, leading to increased job satisfaction and productivity. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), effective employee engagement strategies are crucial for enhancing workplace motivation.
- Promoting positive change: Motivational speakers challenge existing routines and encourage creative thinking, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability. The Harvard Business Review emphasises the importance of inspiring change through leadership to drive organisational success.
- Enhancing teamwork and collaboration: By sharing compelling narratives and insights, speakers can strengthen team cohesion and promote a collaborative work environment. The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) highlights that effective communication and motivation are key to successful team dynamics.
What do experts say?
Industry leaders recognise the profound impact motivational speakers can have:
“Motivational speakers can help organisations break through barriers and achieve their potential by providing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.”
— Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)“Engaging speakers have the unique ability to captivate an audience and instill lasting inspiration that fosters positive change.”
— Harvard Business School“The right speaker brings energy and insights that can transform not just events but entire organisations.”
— Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Who are our speakers?
At Raise the Bar, we pride ourselves on our diverse range of high-profile motivational speakers and have over 900 to choose from.
Here is just a small selection of our most popular:
- Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE: A keynote speaker, presenter, and co-founder of the award-winning social enterprise Stemettes, Anne-Marie is recognized among the most influential women in tech in the UK.
- Jamil Qureshi: One of today’s foremost practitioners of performance-enhancing psychology, Jamil has worked with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sportspeople, helping six individuals reach World Number 1.
- Baroness Karren Brady CBE: Renowned for her roles in football management and as an advisor on BBC’s The Apprentice, Karren offers deep insights into leadership and high performance.
- Mandy Hickson: As one of the first female pilots on the frontline Tornado GR4, Mandy shares her experiences of working within an elite team in a high-pressure environment, offering lessons in leadership, equality, decision-making, and communication.
- Professor Steve Peters: Author of the international best seller The Chimp Paradox, Professor Peters has worked with the world’s top performers. He is a psychiatrist who specialises in optimising the functioning of the mind for performance excellence.
- Thimon De Jong: A behavioural expert specialising in future human behaviour, Thimon helps organisations understand what people are going to do next and what that practically means for leaders and organisations today.
Why Choose Raise the Bar?
We are the leading UK bureau for motivational speakers, connecting organisations worldwide with impactful speakers tailored to your specific needs and budget. Our experienced team ensures a perfect match for your event, whether virtual or in-person.
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