Inspirational Speakers – April 2026
April has been a month of two halves for us. A quieter start, thanks to the Easter holidays, was quickly followed by a surge of activity, making the final weeks some of the busiest we have seen, with a record number of speaking engagements. It has been fantastic to see our speakers in action, including the wonderful Hayley Barnard delivering a session in Italy, Pete Wharmby working with Crestchic, and both Jez Rose and Alison Edgar inspiring teams at Reward Gateway, alongside many other brilliant bookings that rounded off the month.
We also enjoyed a lovely team get together in Bristol, which was a great way to start the year and spend some quality time together away from our desks. As always, it has been a pleasure supporting our clients and speakers, and April has certainly given us plenty to celebrate.
Claire Rackham
Managing Director
Monthly Shoutout
This month’s shoutout goes to the wonderful Hayley Barnard for delivering a fantastic event for our long-standing client, Alcon, in Italy. With the inspiring event title All Voices, Brilliant Results, we could not have thought of anyone better to lead a session on inclusive communication.
Hayley expertly highlighted how, when every voice is heard, trust strengthens, decisions improve and results accelerate. Her ability to connect with audiences and deliver meaningful, practical insights made the session a real success.
Well done, Hayley, for another brilliant event. It is always a pleasure to work with you.
New speakers
We are pleased to introduce a few new speakers to our website this month, below is a short bio, but if you are keen to know more – just click on their name to go to the profile!
Zoe Fragou is an Organisational Psychologist, keynote speaker and culture transformation expert who helps organisations build high performing, human centred workplaces. With an MSc in Human Resources Management, a clinical psychologist licence and advanced certifications in Business Coaching and Agile Leadership, Zoe combines academic rigour with real world application.
Dr Mansoor Soomro is an internationally recognised speaker, author of The Generalist Advantage, and a thought leader on AI, leadership, and the future of work. He leads research on the Future of Work at Teesside University International Business School, UK, where his work focuses on how AI is reshaping leadership, strategy, innovation, and team dynamics.
Oliver Watson is the founder of Music Training Lab and the creative force behind Oliver Watson Rhythm, a high-impact experience designed to elevate energy, communication and engagement at corporate events. More than a keynote speaker and facilitator, Oliver holds the storyline of an event while activating audiences through lived experience.
Matt Garman knows what it’s like to bet everything on a business and not be sure it’s going to work. Today Matt works with entrepreneurs and business leaders on the stuff that determines whether a business thrives or stalls: leadership capability, team development, and building something that doesn’t fall apart when the founder steps back.
Enter the world of Ricky Locke, a TEDx speaker, confidence coach, and award-winning magician whose work sits at the intersection of mindset, performance, and human potential. His sessions help individuals and teams overcome self-doubt, reframe setbacks, communicate with confidence, and take bold action toward their goals.
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