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Leadership speakers

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Our leadership speakers bring fresh off-the-beaten track perspectives about leadership gained from worlds as diverse as the CIA, international sport and meditation – all designed to inspire leaders to think bigger and be bolder.

20 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.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

John Barclay

Rugby has taught John Barclay a huge amount about topics that individuals and organisations from all walks of life can benefit from – such as transforming team culture, the importance of strong leadership, self-belief, self-doubt and overcoming adversity

Leadership, Presenters, 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

Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Stuart Cosgrove

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, 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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Russell Dalgleish

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

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, 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, Ex-Military, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

David Duke MBE

David Duke MBE is an award-winning social entrepreneur, creating tangible social change and inclusion for people and communities across the UK and beyond.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Alister Gray

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

Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief,

John Hatfield

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Leadership, Social impact,

Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock

Expedition medic, NHS A&E doctor and founder of Eco Medics, Nathan is also passionate about sustainability and climate change

Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact, Environment & Sustainability,

Dan Lowes

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

Ex-Military, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Katriona O’Sullivan

From extreme adversity to academic and author, Katriona O'Sullivan is a voice of resilience

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Gavin Oattes

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

Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

Rupal Patel

The former CIA analyst and agent turned entrepreneur, speaker and author helps leaders and teams think bigger, lead better and be bolder

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Ex-Military, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, 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 Speakers, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,

Ros Taylor

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Alice Thompson

Co-founder of Social Bite and now purpose coach, speaks on the importance of being truly purpose-led from an organisational and neurological perspective

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Social impact,

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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Mental Health and Wellbeing Speakers, 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

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief, Social impact,