Inspirational Speakers – December 2024

It’s been an incredible year for Inspirational Speakers, filled with inspiring events, amazing speakers, and wonderful clients.

As we look back, we can’t help but feel immensely grateful. To our speakers – thank you for your passion, professionalism, and the powerful messages you share that leave lasting impressions on audiences far and wide.
And to our clients – thank you for trusting us with your events and allowing us to be part of your success stories. It’s been a joy working with each and every one of you.

This past year has been a whirlwind of standout moments. From keynote talks that sparked standing ovations to workshops that empowered teams to achieve more, it’s been a year of impact. We’ve also welcomed some fantastic new speakers to our roster (scroll down for a few highlights!) and received incredible feedback that keeps us motivated to do what we do best.

As we head into the festive season, we’re taking a moment to celebrate everything 2024 has brought us. Christmas is truly in full swing here at Inspirational Speakers. With our Christmas party behind us—an unforgettable day of laughter, great food, and festive fun—we’re ready to slow down and enjoy the holidays with loved ones.

We’re so excited for what 2025 holds, but for now, we’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Here’s to rest, joy, and plenty of mince pies! 🎄

Scroll down for the latest speaker updates, some heartwarming feedback, and a slightly different ‘monthly shoutout’

Claire Rackham

Managing Director

Monthly Shoutout

As this is our last blog for 2024, this months shoutout goes to all of our wonderful speakers!

This year, in the spirit of sustainability (and avoiding chopping down trees!), we’ve created a short film to share our thanks and wish you a very Merry Christmas.

We hope it brings a smile to your face and shows just how much you mean to us.

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our journey this year. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together in 2025!
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

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!

Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew and his three teammates etched their names in history by becoming the first team to kayak the Arctic’s Northwest Passage—a feat achieved entirely by human power in a single season.

This ground-breaking 103-day expedition was fraught with polar bears, towering icebergs, and near-death experiences, earning Mark accolades like European Adventurer of the Year and Endurance Asia’s Extraordinary Feat of the Year.

Oliver Lam-Watson

Born with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Oliver Lam-Watson faced immense challenges, living with a condition that made it impossible to straighten or bear weight on his left leg.

Despite being advised by doctors to steer clear of competitive sports, Oliver Lam-Watson refused to let this diagnosis define him. He pursued a degree in architecture but soon turned his focus toward defying expectations and achieving greatness in sports.

Noah St John, PhD

Noah St John, PhD is a Leadership Expert, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and renowned as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.”

Renowned for his revolutionary AFFORMATIONS® method, Noah has helped Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure CEOs, professional athletes, and elite entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary results, with his coaching clients adding over $2.8 billion in sales since 1997.

Ryan Hopkins

Ryan Hopkins is a globally recognised thought leader and transformative speaker committed to redefining workplace wellbeing.

Drawing from personal experience and professional expertise, Ryan delivers captivating, data-driven keynotes and workshops infused with humour and practical strategies. His passion for creating meaningful, sustainable change has influenced millions through his work as the author of 52 Weeks of Wellbeing (soon available in Korean, Dutch, and Arabic) and Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, named the UK Startup of the Year 2024

Peter Winterbottom MBE

Peter’s career included playing provincial rugby for Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand and Transvaal in South Africa. Domestically, he started at Headingley before joining Harlequins, where he captained the team to three cup finals.

After retiring from rugby, Peter transitioned to a successful 24-year career in the City as a Eurobond and derivatives broker. An engaging after-dinner speaker, Peter Winterbottom MBE captivates audiences with hilarious and insightful anecdotes from his extensive experiences on and off the rugby field.

Client feedback

"Booking a speaker with Inspirational Speakers was a very positive experience. The team were helpful and supportive without giving a hard sell. I would definitely use them again."

"A great experience with Inspirational Speakers. They have a good range of options depending on what you are looking for and were very attentive and responsive in helping us achieve our aspirations. A fantastic outcome all round for us."

Featured Showreel - Dr Alison Edgar MBE

Speaker Testimonials

"Leela provided an amazing talk on the topic of diversity and digging deeper at a recent Women’s Network event we held in Rome. what an impact! Delivered with true authenticity & passion. The audience was noticeably moved and inspired. Leela is an enthusiastic and engaging presenter who transfixed the room. She remained at the end of the talk to deliver a Q&A session where she answered the questions of the audience with honesty and relevance."

Suzanne Jude, Head of Business Development Air Dominance at MBDASpeaker: Leela Bassi

"Sally is one of the most inspirational and motivating speakers we’ve ever had join us on our TechWomen programme, one of BT’s key diversity programmes. Throughout the past 12 months, Sally has joined us numerous times on our programme and our TechWomen always love her stories. More recently, Sally created a bespoke session for us around mental fitness which went down a storm. Sally always gets on board with your goals and objectives to make sure your attendees get the most out of their time with her and is an absolute joy to work with!"

BT – Rachel Brackenbury, Talent Programme ManagerSpeaker: Sally Gunnell OBE