Inspirational Speakers – July 2026
This month has been a nice reminder of the importance of a little rest and recharge. The team have all managed to enjoy a few well deserved holidays over the past few weeks, making the most of some sunshine before what we know will be another busy season ahead.
The first half of July kept us on our toes with a packed calendar of events, before things naturally started to slow as the school summer holidays began. While August is traditionally a quieter month for the events industry, we all know it’s the calm before the storm! Behind the scenes, we’ll be busy preparing for a full steam ahead September.
Today we’re also looking forward to our summer team get together in Bristol. It’s always great to spend some time together away from our desks, reflect on the year so far and enjoy a well deserved catch up. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to this month.
Claire Rackham
Managing Director
Monthly Shoutout
This month’s shoutout goes to the fantastic Sam McAlister. Sam delivered a brilliant session for one of our fabulous clients at the Festival of Education, and as always, was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Known for her expertise in negotiation and the art of influence, Sam brings insight, warmth and professionalism to every event. She always goes above and beyond for her clients, making sure every detail is just right.
Thank you, Sam, for another outstanding event. It’s always a pleasure working 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!
Dwain Chambers has been competing on the international athletics stage since the age of 16 and broke his first world record for 100m sprint just two years later. He first ran a sub 10 second 100m in 1999, at the World Championships and is the only man to have run at this speed in three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s and 2010s).
Matt Lane is a former British Army officer, leadership speaker, and creator of the 4Cs Endurance Loop™ – a practical framework for building resilient, high-performing teams under pressure. Over a military career spanning nearly three decades, Matt rose from private soldier to commissioned officer, serving in some of the most demanding operational environments imaginable.
Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is an award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and one of the UK’s most influential science communicators. Best known as a presenter of the BBC’s acclaimed astronomy programme The Sky at Night, Maggie has dedicated her career to making science accessible, engaging and inspiring for audiences of all ages.
Benjamin Mee is the bestselling author of We Bought a Zoo, the remarkable true story that inspired the Hollywood film starring Matt Damon. A former journalist and columnist for The Guardian, Men’s Health and Grand Designs Magazine, Benjamin took an extraordinary leap of faith when he and his family purchased Dartmoor Zoo.
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Featured Book
Carl Jones, known as The Caveman, spent 19 years on the frontline of British policing, including being awarded the National Bravery Award after an incident that involved being shot at 6 times.
The Caveman Principles by Carl Jones is the essential guide to workplace stress management, burnout prevention, communication styles and managing change.
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