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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.

28 Speakers

Mark Agnew

European Adventurer of the Year, survived a polar bear attack, best selling author

Leadership, Resilience and Self Belief,

Somi Arian

Somi is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, podcast host, and technology commentator working at the intersection of AI, finance, investment, and economic transformation.

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,

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Jamie Bartlett

Jamie is a technology writer and broadcaster on AI, and how it is changing the way we work, think and behave

Innovation and creativity, Leadership,

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,

Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie

A survivor and refugee of the Bosnian War, Sabina uses her lived experience of trauma and resilience to help others develop emotional intelligence, leadership, and the strength to thrive through adversity.

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

Rory Lawson

Former International Rugby Captain | High-Performance Leadership Speaker | Entrepreneur | Broadcaster

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

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,

Alex Massie

Alex is one of Scotland’s best-known political journalists and commentators, bringing sharp, independent analysis of UK politics, Scottish constitutional debate, and global economic trends.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Presenters,

Viana Maya

Viana is a transformative force in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), a people & culture transformation consultant, and an award-winning impact leader. From experiencing homelessness to driving meaningful change, she helps organisations break down barriers and build inclusive, high-performing cultures through equity, allyship, and leadership transformation.

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

Paul McNamee

Paul is the former editorial director of The Big Issue, an award-winning editor, broadcaster and social impact commentator

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Social impact,

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

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,

Sam Sheppard

Sam Sheppard is an internationally-renowned introvert advocate and workplace inclusivity expert on a mission to help introverts break free from systemic bias and improve their wellbeing.

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

Ros Taylor

Chartered 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-Boyd

Co-founder of social enterprise 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,

Michelle Thomson

Concert pianist, financial services leader, parliamentarian. Michelle's career has crossed disciplines most people never enter once, and she draws on all of them when she speaks.

Diversity and Inclusion Speakers, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

Laura Willis

Laura Willis is one of the UK's leading consultants and speakers on human-centred AI adoption and digital wellness, helping organisations and their people think deeply, work sustainably and embrace AI with clarity and confidence in an always-on world.

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

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Owen Wyatt

Owen Wyatt is a media executive, commercial growth leader, journalist and speaker on business growth, media, trust, resilience and the UK economy. He is Chief Growth Officer at DC Thomson, working across the group’s media, energy, B2B and specialist publishing brands.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and creativity, Leadership, Presenters, Resilience and Self Belief,

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,