Colin Nell

From Pitch to Purpose: Inspiring Audiences Through Sport, Story, and Impact

Speaker fees:

In-person: £1k-£3k
Virtual: £1k-£3k

Topics:

Growth Mindset
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Adversity & Resilience
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High Performance
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Student Inspiration

Colin Nell is a world-renowned freestyle footballer, choreographer, creative director, and speaker with over 20 years of international experience.

Having performed in over 35 countries, Colin has worked on major global campaigns for brands including Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, UEFA, and Red Bull, delivering captivating live performances and commercial content.

But Colin’s impact goes far beyond performance. His personal journey from humble beginnings to becoming a self-made creative entrepreneur is at the heart of his message. Through high-energy keynotes and workshops, Colin inspires audiences with powerful insights on mindset, motivation, resilience, and unlocking purpose.

Blending storytelling, sport, and stagecraft, Colin connects deeply with audiences of all ages — from schools and grassroots communities to corporate teams and global organisations. His sessions leave lasting impact, sparking positive change and empowering people to take action.

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Featured topics include

A powerful keynote on turning adversity into advantage, Colin shares his story of resilience and how he transformed his passion into a global platform. Tailored to motivate teams, youth, or corporate audiences to pursue purpose with drive and discipline.

Drawing on years of experience as a professional performer and choreographer, Colin explores what it takes to lead yourself and others under pressure. Ideal for leadership development and peak-performance environments.

Perfect for creative teams, agencies or entrepreneurs — this talk fuses sport, creativity and branding. Colin shows how to build authentic impact that resonates in culture, community, and commerce.

What people say

Colin was one of the standout speakers we’ve had in recent years. His energy, authenticity, and the way he connects sport, mindset, and high performance had a real impact on our team. The feedback internally was phenomenal — he left everyone motivated and re-focused.

People & Culture

We brought Colin in to speak to over 300 students, and he absolutely lit up the room. He combined storytelling, real talk, and performance in a way that truly resonated with the young people. It wasn’t just inspiring — it was relatable, relevant, and powerful.

Southfields Academy

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