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Our Speakers

Our diverse roster of handpicked speakers ranges from explorers and entrepreneurs, to innovators, thought leaders and activists. Each speaker shares inspiring ideas, stories and content that helps organisations manage key issues and motivate their teams in these increasingly challenging times.

44 Speakers

Somi Arian

Somi Arian is a Tech-Philosopher, Filmmaker, Author, Entrepreneur, Investor, and LinkedIn Top Voice. With a background in philosophy of science and technology, Somi describes her role in society as a 'Transition Architect'. As humans merge with technology, and society enters a new phase of human evolution, Somi works on frameworks to address the challenges ahead.

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

John Barclay

Transforming team culture, the importance of strong leadership, self-belief, self-doubt and overcoming adversity

Leadership Speakers, Presenters, Resilience and self belief,

Sally Bee

Heart attack survivor helping organisations and individuals overcome setbacks, develop resilience, maintain a positive mindset and introduce healthier ways of living

Resilience and self belief,

Gib Bulloch

Corporate insurgent, intrapreneur and thought leader using a powerful personal story to discuss mental health in the workplace and reimagine the role of business in society to create meaningful social impact

Creativity and innovation, Leadership Speakers, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Lorna Collins

Art and creativity helped Lorna recover from 20 years’ of psychiatric illnesses and she now researches arts in health and campaigns to reduce stigma around mental illness

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Kenton Cool

Known as ‘The Everest Leader’, Kenton is one of the world’s leading high-altitude mountaineers and a world-renowned speaker who helps others develop a mindset that anything is possible

Resilience and self belief,

Stuart Cosgrove

Journalist, author and presenter, advocating the power of culture to make social changes

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Speakers, Presenters, Social impact,

Lauren Currie OBE

Lauren Currie is a on a mission to democratise leadership development and boost women's confidence in a business context

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief,

Russell Dalgleish

Entrepreneur, strategist, investor, board advisor, creating supportive work cultures which unlock potential

Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Presenters,

John Davidson

John is a truly remarkable individual – a former SAS soldier, bodyguard and hostage negotiator turned senior executive, entrepreneur and educator who is deeply passionate about helping others fulfil their potential through outdoor adventures

Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief,

David Eustace

International photographer and film maker, showing what can be achieved with passion, courage and hope

Creativity and innovation, Resilience and self belief,

Jonty Evans

Olympic horse rider who has battled back from a fall which left him in a coma, showing the power of a positive mindset to overcome adversity

Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

JoJo Fraser

Mental health campaigner, author and vlogger, promoting physical activity and music to improve sense of wellbeing

Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Suranjana Ghosh

Based in India, Suranjana has faced a number of adversities in her life and is driven by determination to make social impact in the areas of gender, disability and diversity

Diversity and inclusion, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Alister Gray

Transformational coach infusing neuroscience, intuition, psychology, mindfulness and meditation

Leadership Speakers, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

James Gwinnett

From a broken neck and alcoholism to appearing on SAS: Who Dares Wins and running ultramarathons, James’ story of transformation is inspirational

Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Jasmine Harrison

At the age of 21, Jasmine became the youngest woman in the world to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean – and the youngest female to row solo across any ocean

Diversity and inclusion, Resilience and self belief,

John Hatfield

Former journalist and editor, unlocking the power of words to influence and persuade

Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Speakers, Social impact,

Celia Hodson

Hey Girls founder Celia is a multi-award winning entrepreneur and period poverty campaigner passionate about social enterprise, helping businesses to drive change and giving back

Entrepreneurship, Social impact,

Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock

Expedition medic, NHS A&E doctor and founder of Eco Medics – a group of medics on a mission to promote sustainability in healthcare systems

Environment, Leadership Speakers, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Mollie Hughes

The youngest woman in the world to ski solo to the South Pole, also successfully summited both north and south sides of Mount Everest and first female President of Scouts Scotland

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Cor Hutton

Quadruple amputee, single mother, activist, charity founder, world record holder and the first Scot to receive a double hand transplant

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Dan Lowes

Former RAF fighter pilot and Red Arrows pilot for whom effective communication, performance and leadership were a matter of life and death

Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief,

Nick Lyth

Founder & CEO of Green Angel Syndicate, passionate advocate of the greener economy and sustainable use of global resources to tackle climate change

Environment, Social impact,

Dr Cal Major BVM&S MRCVS MSc

Award-winning ocean advocate, World Record stand-up paddle board adventurer, founder of Paddle Against Plastic and Seaful Charity, and veterinary surgeon

Environment, Mental health and wellbeing, Presenters, Resilience and self belief,

Dr Andrew Murray

GP, expert on health and wellbeing, promoting value of adventure and activity to enhance physical and mental health

Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Gavin Oattes

Trainer, coach, author and comedian, highlighting the importance of play at work to engage and unlock potential in workforce

Creativity and innovation, Leadership Speakers, Mental health and wellbeing, Presenters, Resilience and self belief,

Rupal Patel

The CIA intelligence-officer-turned-serial entrepreneur helps leaders and teams think bigger, lead better, and be bolder as they build businesses that thrive with purpose.

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief,

Gail Porter

The television presenter and personality is using the ups and downs of her life, particularly her experiences of mental health illness, to help others

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Presenters, Resilience and self belief,

Kylie Reid

Digital entrepreneur, creating supportive online and in person communities for women

Creativity and innovation, Entrepreneurship, Presenters,

Dee Reilly

Disability sports writer with cerebral palsy, outdoor enthusiast encouraging the pursuit of what you love to fulfil your physical and academic potential

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Naomi Riches MBE

A ParaRower who is registered blind, Naomi has won Gold at the 2012 Paralympics, six world championships titles and a world record for being the first and fastest woman to row the navigable Thames

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Hazel Robertson

Certified mindset coach, explorer, ultrarunner, entrepreneur, with a deep passion for living sustainably and helping purpose-driven people overcome busyness to create more impact in the world.

Environment, Mental health and wellbeing, Presenters, Resilience and self belief,

Luke Robertson

First Scot to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole, certified Mindset Coach, entrepreneur, ultrarunner and explorer who’s dedicated to creating a more sustainable future and helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs banish busyness and make more impact in the world

Environment, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Manal Rostom

Dubai-based Egyptian athlete, mountaineer, Nike Running ambassador and women’s rights activist Manal embodies our ethos of ‘inspiration with impact’ having used her ideas, passion and positivity to change perceptions and lives around the world

Diversity and inclusion, Resilience and self belief,

Stuart Sandeman

Transformational Breath® coach, improving physical, emotional and mental health. On a mission to harness and reconnect to our life force

Creativity and innovation, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Nour Shaker Fayad

Nour is a senior tech professional strongly committed to driving positive change in the workplace and society around LGBTQ+ and Transgender experience

Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Sara Sheridan

Feminist, activist, author, perfumer, journalist, board member, charity patron, blogger… Sara has many fascinating strings to her bow and inspires and challenges open minds in equal measure

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion,

Ros Taylor

Clinical psychologist, executive coach, specialising in unlocking the potential in individuals and teams, encouraging confidence and creativity

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief,

Alice Thompson

Coach and mentor using her experience as co-founder and former director of Social Bite to inspire others and make the world a better place

Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Social impact,

Elle Tucker

Expert and passionate advocate of the peer to peer sharing economy and the importance of building communities and relationships

Creativity and innovation, Entrepreneurship, Social impact,

Nicki Williams

The founder of Happy Hormones for Life is an award-winning nutritionist, author, speaker and women’s health expert helping companies support female employees before, during and after menopause

Diversity and inclusion, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief,

Laura Willis

Laura is one of the UK’s leading experts on managing mental wellbeing in a digital age and a thought-leader on finding balance and thriving in our always-on culture

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Leadership Speakers, Mental health and wellbeing, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Mel Young MBE

Social entrepreneur and global changemaker, passionate about ending global poverty and also the role sport can play in society. Based in Edinburgh, Mel has spoken all over the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and to everyone from world leaders to schoolchildren

Creativity and innovation, Diversity and inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Speakers, Resilience and self belief, Social impact,

Interested in becoming a Speaker?

All our speakers have common core values and are passionate about changing the way that we see the world. If you feel you fall into this category, please get in touch and we’ll get a conversation started.

Become a speaker

“As part of our goal to keep our people connected whilst remote working during this time, we called on Mollie Hughes to share her insight on her adventure to the South Pole, how she dealt with isolation and the steps she took to maintain good mental health during her expedition.
With over 120 staff listening via Microsoft Teams, her experience was something that we could all relate to with the imposed isolation during these Covid times. Her talk was insightful, uplifting and gave us practical tips on how to look after our minds. This is the second time we’ve heard from Mollie and there’s no doubt we’d love to hear from her again.”

Jaclyn Gilmour, Head of Service, Sky Business

"Mollie Hughes has the natural ability to take the qualities required to climb to the roof of the world and make them resonate with audiences as varied as impressionable school children, to hard to impress business communities. Young or old, male or female long after Mollie has left the room she continues to inspire others if not to climb; then certainly to move mountains to achieve their dreams."

Christine Connor, Santander

“Dan’s ability to deliver key messages on resilience, motivation and life planning were received exceptionally well, especially as many of our young people either suffer or have suffered in these areas in the current climate. I cannot recommend Dan as a speaker enough. The feedback and response that I have received from Dan’s guest speaker appearance has been nothing short of phenomenal.”

Rachael Harger, Development Officer, Scouts NI

“I hosted a talk and follow up Q&A session with Nathan at Kings School Canterbury, as part of an initiative to share information and provide inspiration to people considering a career in medicine.
Throughout the hour, Nathan brought a wide range of experiences to life through a series of well-chosen anecdotes and compelling stories, beautifully bringing together a number of threads to provide a vivid picture of life as an expedition medic. Nathan excelled in finding the right balance between story-telling and sharing personal reflections and observations about how his experiences have shaped his outlook.”

Elizabeth Bird, Indigo Green Consulting

“James was our guest speaker supporting Men’s Health Week and he shared his remarkable story of how, after breaking his neck, he fell into a spiral of alcoholism and depression. James talked about how he built up his resilience by taking on physical challenges and how he believes this can be applied to everyday life to encourage others to develop healthy habits and use goal setting to fulfil their potential. James was fantastic, articulate and inspiring and colleagues left the session with a new positive mindset. There were many questions from the participants which just highlighted their enthusiasm to learn more.”

Claire Biggar, Inclusion & Wellbeing Consultant, Edinburgh Napier University