Inspirational Speakers – February 2025
With the days getting a little lighter and spring just around the corner, things are in full swing here at Inspirational Speakers.
One of the highlights this month was our colleague Victoria attending the PSA (Professional Speaking Association) event, where she had the chance to watch a fantastic selection of speakers in action. It’s always great to see fresh talent and connect with some of the best voices in the industry – and we’re excited to introduce some new names to our roster very soon!
We’ve also been securing a long list of incredible speakers for our busiest International Women’s Day to date! The demand for inspirational voices to mark this important occasion has been phenomenal, and we’re thrilled to be providing some truly outstanding speakers who will be sharing their stories of resilience, leadership, and empowerment.
Scroll down for this month’s speaker shoutout, some fantastic client feedback, and the latest speaker additions.
Here’s to a busy and inspiring March ahead!
Claire Rackham
Managing Director
Monthly Shoutout
This month, we’re shining the spotlight on the brilliant Alex Partridge – a mental health advocate, social media pioneer, and founder of UNILAD & LADBible.
Alex is not only an incredibly engaging and thought-provoking speaker, but he’s also an absolute joy to work with. His passion for opening up conversations around mental health and his ability to connect with audiences make him a stand-out choice for events.
Beyond his inspiring talks, Alex is always quick to respond, professional, and goes above and beyond to ensure every event he’s part of is a success. It’s a pleasure working with him, and this shoutout is very well deserved!
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!
Shaun’s illustrious career spans decades, during which he has achieved unparalleled success in the rugby league world. As Head Coach of Wigan Warriors, he led the team to numerous titles, including three Super League Grand Finals, a World Club Challenge victory, and a Challenge Cup triumph. His leadership and commitment to excellence have also been recognised on the international stage as Head Coach of the England Rugby League team, where he continues to inspire and drive performance at the highest level.
Andy is an accomplished and respected underwater explorer with a high level of skill and experience in deep, technical and cave diving which has taken him all over the globe. Using everything from the latest technology in mixed gases and rebreather to old fashioned SCUBA, he has mapped new submerged cave systems, discovered a number of lost shipwrecks from WW2 merchant-mans in the cold, dark water of the English Channel to 18th Century warships off uninhabited islands in Southern Patagonia.
Helen Morris Brown is a business psychologist with over twenty years’ experience of helping people to be more productive and satisfied at work.
Since the success of her TEDx talk in 2015 ‘The Psychology of Communicating Effectively in a Digital World’, she has been a keynote speaker at international conferences and continues to deliver workshops and seminars in organisations.
Paris Bartholomew is a renowned speaker, mentor, and advocate, celebrated for her dedication to care experience and her exceptional ability to navigate life through resilience, community building, education, identity, and spiritual growth.
With extensive expertise in health – particularly mental health, psychology, and education – Paris has dedicated her career to personal and professional development, helping others focus on these areas to benefit themselves and those they work with.
Possibly one of the easiest speakers you’ll ever work with, Leanne is driven by the same objective as you – to deliver an amazing, impactful and memorable experience for your audience.
To achieve this, Leanne will spend time with you before the event to absorb as much information as possible about who will be there, and also understand the theme, goals, expectations and key messages of your event.
Reuben Christian is an award-winning edutainer with over two decades of experience —an electrifying mix of event host, keynote speaker, podcaster, facilitator, coach, TV presenter, and comedian.
Drawing on decades of personal creative ventures—both triumphant and challenging—Reuben delivers talks rooted in empathy, humour, and lived experience. Specifically, he helps teams explore topics like Teamwork & Communication, Soft Skills, Mental Health & Well-Being, Creativity, and Confidence & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.
Pamela Aculey is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and international public speaker dedicated to innovation, inclusion, and immersive storytelling.
As the founder of Just Like Me Books and MIXD Reality, she has pioneered the world’s first inclusive augmented reality (AR) children’s book, redefining how diverse stories are told and experienced. Her groundbreaking work seamlessly integrates technology and storytelling to champion neurodiversity, representation, and accessibility in education and entertainment.
Ollie Thorn’s story changed abruptly after experiencing a life changing injury which left him paralysed from the chest down.
Having to navigate a long journey through rehabilitation, Ollie developed skills to successfully build resilience, manage change, adapt, and thrive in the face of adversity. Ollie’s belief is that you can survive anything if you develop the inner resources and mindset to face it and forge a new path.
Client feedback
Speaker Testimonials
MAKING CHANGE STICK
Implementing change is a complex undertaking, and most school improvement initiatives fail to meet their stated aims. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Drawing on a decade of research and development in schools around the world, Dr James Mannion introduces the Making Change Stick programme, a groundbreaking approach to implementing sustainable school improvement.
