Leadership

BENEDICT ALLEN

One of Britain`s leading Adventurers, Benedict Allen is known for his TV programmes and expeditions. Popular public speaker.

 

 

 

 

DAVE ALRED

Dave Alred is the rugby Kicking Coach for England. David is a specialist speaker on Performing Under Pressure - with a PHD qualification from Loughborough.

 

 


CASPAR BERRY

Former professional poker player, Caspar uses poker as a metaphor to talk on 'Risk Taking & Decision Making' and 'Luck in Business'.

 

 

 

 

DAVID BLUNKETT

David is the former Home Secretary under Tony Blair. He was at the Home Office at the time of 9/11 and also served as Secretary of State for Education and Employment.

 

 

 

 

DUNCAN BANNATYNE

Entrepreneur, and one of the Dragons on BBC's Dragons Den, Duncan is founder of the Bannatyne Company running health clubs, hotels and bars. 

 

 

DEIRDRE BOUNDS

A accomplished and compassionate speaker, Deirdre Bounds is the serial ethical entrepreneur who went from a standing start to build a global travel company that changed the lives of 1000`s.      




KARREN BRADY

Former CEO of Birmingam City Football Club, Karren is one of the UK's leading businesswomen. Karren has a new role on the BBC One Show the Apprentice.

 

 

 

 ROGER BLACK

Roger represented Great Britain at the highest level in the world of athletics, both as an individual runner and member of a 4 x 400 metre team. A full time motivational speaker.

 

 

CHRIS BONINGTON

Chris is one of the UK's greatest explorers. Chris has climbed all the major mountains in the world. An inspirational speaker.

 

 

 

 

ALAN CHAMBERS

Leader of the first British team to walk unsupported to the North Pole and leader of Feet Of Green 2008, and South Pole 2009 expedition. Alan is a inspirational speaker on leadership and teamwork.

 

 

 

alastair CampbellALASTAIR CAMPBELL

Best known for his role as former Prime Minister Tony Blair`s spokesman and press secretary, Alastair is a writer, communicator and strategist and charity fundraising. Popular Public speaker. 

 

 

 

 barbara cassani BARBARA CASSANI

Founder of GO Airlines and Former leader of the London 2012 Olympic bid, Barbara is a successful business woman. Involved in a TV channel covering rural events and Author of Go - An Airline Adventure.

 

 

james caanJAMES CAAN

Known for his appearances on Dragons Den, James is a successful entrepreneur, building and selling businesses for over 20 years.

 

 

 

 

CAROLINE CASEY

Social entrepreneur and award winning businesswoman. Caroline is visually impaired yet has founded her own business and set up the O2 Ability Awards. Based in Ireland. 

 

 

 

Robert Craven

ROBERT CRAVEN

Robert spent 5 years running training and consulting at Warwick Business School and set up his own consultancy in 1988. Sought after speaker on entrepreneurship.

 




dee caffariDEE CAFFARI

Awarded the MBE for her solo circumnavigation against the winds. Dee has competed in the Vendee Global Race, and is the only female to sail solo non stop in both directions around the globe.





LORD COE

Lord Coe is Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games and led the bid to win the 2012 Games. A Gold Medal winner. A 1500m gold medal winner in 1980 and 1984 and has also served as a Member of Parliament.

 

 

 

 COL TIM COLLINS

Col. Tim Collins is a former soldier and a natural leader. Author of Rules of Engagement, Tim is an inspiring speaker.

 

 

 

STEVE CRAM 

A legend on the running track, Steve won silver in the 1500m LA Games and has 6 golds from Commonwealth, World, and European Games. Steve now works for the BBC as a presenter.

 



 



David Dein

DAVID DEIN

David is a football entrepreneur, and successful businessman. Former Vice-Chairman of Arsenal Football Club helping to lead the club through one its most successful periods in history.

 

 



Greg DykeGREG DYKE

Former Director General of the BBC, Greg is a successful business leader and now Chairman of the British Film Institute.

 

 

 

 

karen darby KAREN DARBY

Karen Darby is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Simply Switch. Karen has over 20 years experience as a public and business speaker.

 

 

 

 

lawrence dallaglioLAWRENCE DALLAGLIO

Former England and Wasps rugby captain. A good motivational and keynote speaker.

 

 

 

Matt DickinsonMATT DICKINSON

Matt is a film adventure specialist and analyses the performance of the worlds top expedition teams evaluating the reasons for success.

 



Tim DrakeTIM DRAKE

Tim Drake is a leading entrepreneur and chair of 3 think tanks for leading companies in the sports sector. A popular business speaker.

 

  

 

 

david fitzpatrickSEAN FITZPATRICK

Former All Blacks rugby captain. Sean won the World Cup with New Zealand and is considered to be one of the best players of all time. Motivational speaker with a glimpse of the HAKA.  

 

 

 

paul fletcherPAUL FLETCHER

Former Burnley Footballer, Paul has become one of Europe's Stadium Experts. He was behind McAlpine Stadium, Reebok Stadium, Rioch Arena to name a few. 

 

 

 

 

 

sir ran fiennesSIR RANULPH FIENNES

Considered to be the worlds greatest explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has climbed Everest, visited both the North & South Pole & circumnavigated the world.

 

 

 

 

 

Barry GibbonsBARRY GIBBONS

Barry is the former Chairman & CEO of Burger King before retiring to become a successful author and founder of Infinite Ideas.

 

 

 

 

 

Sir Clive WoodwardSIR CLIVE WOODWARD

Former England rugby manager, Sir Clive led the England rugby team to victory in the 2003 World Cup. A respected coach and business speaker.

 

 

 

 

Bob GeldofSIR BOB GELDOF

Sir Bob Geldof was the organiser of Live Aid and Live 8. Musician, Sir Bob is a hugely successful businessman and charity campaigner respected across the world. 

 

 

 

jackie goldJACQUELINE GOLD

Chief Executive of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, Jacqueline Gold, is one of Britain's most successful businesswomen and an inspirational speaker.

 

 

 


Jeff groutJEFF GROUT

Jeff is an independent consultant and former business manager to Sir Clive Woodward. One of the best business speakers in the UK, Jeff is also a successful author.

 

 

 

mark gallagherMARK GALLAGHER

Mark has a wealth of experience in the world of professional motorsport. He was marketing chief at Jordon for 9 years and then headed sponsorship for Jaguar.

 

 

 

py GerbeauPY GERBEAU

Was the former CEO of the Millennium Dome and was Vice President of Park Operations for Euro-Disney. A leading expert on the leisure industry and a motivational speaker.

 

 

 

 

chris hoySIR CHRIS HOY

Sir Chris Hoy is a 4 times Olympic champion following success at both Beijing and Athens Olympics. Named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2008. 

 

 

 

 

justin hughesJUSTIN HUGHES

Director of Misson Excellence, a team of ex-Red Arrows and RAF pilots who bring a new perspective to the business world.

 

 

 

 

alan hansenALAN HANSEN

Former Liverpool and Scotland defender, Alan was one of the UK's most successful footballers. He is now a regular pundit for the BBC.

 

 

 

 

conrac humphrysCONRAD HUMPHRYS 

Conrad Humphrys is a inspirational team leader and world class yachtsman. He has sailed around the world 3 times and competed in the Vendee Round the Globe Yacht Race.

 

 

 

 

mark hunterMARK HUNTER 

Mark Hunter is an Olympic gold medal rower. An inspiring speaker exploring the motivation required to win Olympic gold.

 

 

 

 

 

liz jacksonLIZ JACKSON

Founder of Great Guns Marketing, Liz`s story is all the more remarkable as she is totally blind. Recently appeared on the Secret Millionaire on Channel 4. 

 

 

 


 

mike jacksonSIR MIKE JACKSON

General Sir Mike Jackson`s career with the British Army spanned almost 45 years, culminating being appointed Head of the Army from 2003 -2006. 

 

 

 

 

 

Luke JohnsonLUKE JOHNSON

Luke Johnson is the chairman of Channel 4 and formerly in control of Pizza Express. He is also part owner of Superbrands & Giraffe restaurants.

 

 

 

Ken livingstoneKEN LIVINGSTONE

Ken Livingstone is a former Labour MP and former Mayor of London. Ken was also the former head of the GLC and is currently a radio presenter for LBC. 

 

 

 

Jim Lawless JIM LAWLESS

A very popular business speaker. Jim's presentations are based around his 'Ten Rules For Taming Tigers' and was challenged to become a jockey within 1 year. 

 

 

 

lord lamontLORD LAMONT 

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1990 - 1993. Oversaw a difficult time in office, but considered by many to be one of the 'bravest' chancellors.

 

 

 

michelle moneMICHELLE MONE 

Michelle is a highly successful entrepreneur, and founder of MJM International, which makes the Utimo Brand. Voted 'World Young Business Achiever Award' in 2000.

 

 

 

paul mcgeePAUL MCGEE

Known as the SUMO-Man (Shut Up, Move On), Paul focuses on how to help people move on to implement solutions. Expert in the areas of customer service, and change management.

 

 

 

deborah meadenDEBORAH MEADEN 

A successful businesswomen in the leisure industry and entrepreneur, Deborah is known to many for her appearances on BBC's Dragons Den. 

 

 

 

John NicholJOHN NICHOL

Along with John Peters, John Nichol an RAF navigator, was shot down and captured during the first Gulf War, the resulting images being broadcast around the world. An extraordinary story. 

 

 

richard needhamSIR RICHARD NEEDHAM

International & Commercial Director of Dyson, Sir Richard is responsible for developing, manufacturing & sales across the globe. Formerly at the DTI. 

 

 

 

lewis pughLEWIS PUGH

Extreme swimmer, environmentalist and explorer. Lewis's feats are extraordinary, having become the first person to swim every ocean long distance.

 

 

 

theo paphtisTHEO PAPHITIS 

One of the Dragons from Dragons Den, Theo Paphitis, is a successful businessman and entrepreneur. Chairman of Rymans and La Senza, Theo is also involved with Red Letter Days and was former Chairman of Millwall FC.

 

 

John Prescott JOHN PRESCOTT 

John Prescott was the longest-serving Deputy Prime Minister and was a key player in the Tony Blair government and participated in the Kyoto negotiations on Climate Change.

 

 

John petersJOHN PETERS

John Peters came to worlds attention when he was shot down during the first Gulf War becoming a POW. An inspiring and moving speaker.

 

 

steve redgraveSIR STEVEN REDGRAVE

Five times Olympic gold medalist, Sir Steve Redgrave is the greatest Olympian Britain has ever produced. Set up the Charitable Trust - The Steve Redgrave Fund to help bring sport to underprivileged children.

 


richard reedRICHARD REED

Richard is one of the co-founders of Innocent Drinks, the number one smoothie brand in the UK, a multi award winning business.

 

 

 

nigel risnerNIGEL RISNER

One of the youngest CEO's of a financial services company in London.  An accomplished author and speaker. 

 

 

 

stella rimington DAME STELLA RIMINGTON

Former Director General of the Security Service MI5. Now a successful author Dame Stella was a former non-executive director for Marks & Spencer and BG Group.

 

 

 

 David SheepshanksDAVID SHEEPSHANKS

David is the former chairman of Ipswich Town Football Club and currently involved with the Football Association. David is also a successful entrepreneur. 

 

 

 

DEBRA SearleDEBRA SEARLE

Debra shot to fame when she rowed across the ocean solo when her husband left her rowing alone shortly into the trip. TV presenter and inspirational speaker. 

 

 

 

 Joe SimpsonJOE SIMPSON

Joe Simpson's Touching the Void has become one of the all time classics of mountaineering. An inspiring story of human drama, spirit and instinct to survive. 

 

 

 

 mike southonMIKE SOUTHON

An experienced facilitator and moderator, Mike is leading business speaker having built and sold his own company in the 1980s. Mike has worked on 17 different start up companies.

 

 

 

 Dr Mike StroudDR MIKE STROUD

DR Mike Stroud is best known for his record breaking expeditions with Sir Ranulph Fiennes. A successful author, Mike is a leading authority on survival and endurance.

 

 

Rebecca StephensREBECCA STEPHENS

Rebecca was the first British woman to have climbed Mount Everest. She then became the first English speaking woman to climb all seven-summits. 

 

 

 

 

 Dan topolskiDANIEL TOPOLSKI

Successful rowing coach, Daniel led Oxford to beat Cambridge in the Boat Race, despite losing for the previous 6 years, and went on to win the next 12 out of 14 races. Inspiring and motivational speaker.

 

 

 

 

David Taylor DAVID TAYLOR

The Naked Leader - David has 25 years of business experience and is considered one of the UK's leading business gurus. Author of the 'Naked Leader Books'.

 

 

 

Ian ThomasIAN THOMAS

Based in South Africa, Ian is known as the Lion Tracker. Using the study of lions, Ian has created some awe-inspiring presentations looking at teamwork, strategy and change in the workplace.

 

 

Adrian Webster ADRIAN WEBSTER

Polar Bear Pirates - Adrian is one of the most popular business speakers on the circuit. In a fun and lively presentation Adrian covers a range of subjects.

 

 

 

will whitehornWILL WHITEHORN

President of Virgin Galactic, Will is at the hub of one of the most exciting business ventures - commercial space travel. Will is Virgin Groups Brand Development Director.

 

 

 

 

 RASMUS ANKERSEN

Ex professional footballer, best selling author and speaker in Denmark, Rasmus comes to the UK to communicate the benefits of 'The Goldmine Effect'. His knowledge blows apart the conventional theories about what it takes to reach the top in sports and business.