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Gavin Oattes

Gavin Oattes

Gavin Oattes is an international keynote speaker, award-winning comedian and bestselling author. His latest keynote and book, Confidently Lost, inspire audiences to find joy, resilience and confidence in uncertain times through humour, humanity and powerful storytelling
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Gavin Oattes is an international keynote speaker, award-winning comedian and bestselling author whose work helps people navigate uncertainty with confidence, humour and heart. Known for his infectious energy and deeply human storytelling, Gavin’s latest keynote and book, Confidently Lost, invites audiences to rediscover joy, meaning and connection – even when life feels chaotic.

Gavin’s newest keynote, Confidently Lost, is his most personal and powerful talk to date. Drawing on lived experience, humour and heartfelt reflection, Gavin challenges audiences to reframe uncertainty – not as something to fear, but as an opportunity for growth, perspective and renewed purpose.

First delivered to over 200 secondary headteachers at a national leadership conference, Confidently Lost has quickly become one of Gavin’s most requested keynotes. Audiences leave feeling uplifted, re-energised and reminded of what truly matters – both at work and in life.

This keynote is ideal for organisations navigating:

  • Change and uncertainty
  • Leadership pressure and burnout
  • Wellbeing, resilience and human connection
  • Purpose-led culture and engagement

A former teacher turned comedian and speaker, Gavin has spent over a decade helping individuals and organisations unlock potential through joy, authenticity and courage.

Whether speaking to corporate teams, education leaders or global conferences, Gavin brings warmth, honesty and a powerful reminder that success doesn’t come from having all the answers – but from embracing the journey.

"Gavin was an outstanding keynote speaker at our recent Sales Conference. His ability to engage the audience was unparalleled, making him one of our top-rated speakers ever. Gavin is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking and inspiring. He challenged our team to think differently about their approach to business, providing actionable insights that are able to be implemented immediately. His dynamic presentation style kept everyone captivated from start to finish, and the feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. We look forward to working with Gavin and the team for future events!"

Sophie Proffitt, Senior Marketing Manager, BWH Hotels GB

"And then...we all got to witness a communications masterclass.

Gavin Oattes delivered the best 60-minute keynote I have ever seen.

The message. The delivery. The cadence. The energy. The story-telling. The laughs. But it certainly wasn't stand-up - no, the message was real, it was honest and raw in places. It was stunning. No slides. No notes. Just passion and pure mastery.

Over the last 48 hours that speech keeps coming back into my head, and I've heard people from across the team talking about it and what it meant to them. People have started meetings talking about it. People have ended meetings talking about it.

That's the power of communications."

James Coyle, Communications Director, Ernst & Young

Gavin's session helped us lift our heads and focus on the importance of the jobs we do and the difference we make. Getting people to reflect and laugh at the same time is a true skill, which resulted in people leaving the session motivated and discussing what they had just experienced."

Sharon Egan, Head of Housing Services , South Lanarkshire Council

Confidently Lost

Life Will See You Now: Quit Waiting for the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Shine: Rediscovering Your Energy, Happiness and Purpose

Zest: How to Squeeze the Max out of Life

Diary of a Brilliant Kid: Top Secret Guide to Awesomeness

Brill Kid: The Big Number 2 - Awesomeness

A Head Full of Everything: Inspiration for Teenagers With the World on Their Mind

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