Inspirational Speakers – September 2024
This month has been an exciting one as we have updated the website with a refreshing new look, and amended a few of the speaker categories to include some of the topics that have been coming in, this year.
September has been busy with a lot of last minute enquiries or events that have a very short lead time – We have seen this with other bureaus and speakers as well, so there must be something in the water!
We have some fab new speakers on the website this month, and a few amazing testimonials to share, grab a coffee and take a look below!
Claire Rackham
Managing Director
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!
As a sought-after speaker, Nigel now lifts the lid on his time as a hostage negotiator and reveals transferable skills from that largely hidden world, to help leaders and teams improve performance, well-being and outcomes through adopting the principles of truly effective listening, communication and influence.
As a frequent speaker at conferences, events, and seminars, he has presented in 37 countries and has worked with some of the world’s most successful companies. He has spoken at leading business schools, holds a master’s degree in performance psychology, and developed the neuroscience-based “Brain Friendly Selling”® methodology.
Mike Lee works with individual contributors, leaders, and organisations to enhance engagement, attract top talent, and foster cultures of belonging in an ever-changing world. For 15 years, he collaborated with basketball’s elite, including NBA MVPs Steph Curry and Joel Embiid. After facing a challenging withdrawal from a pharmaceutical medication, he turned to mindfulness and Eastern philosophies. Now, he combines sports psychology with ancient wisdom to help people stay grounded in the present and prepare for whatever the future may hold.
Joanne Lockwood, the trailblazing Founder and CEO of SEE Change Happen, is a driving force for creating inclusive workplace cultures.
As an Inclusive Culture Expert and International Keynote Speaker, Joanne isn’t just a consultant—she’s a source of inspiration, reshaping how we think about diversity and inclusion. Her experience as a transgender woman adds a genuine, heartfelt perspective, making her a powerful advocate for building workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Now a leading keynote speaker, Jason is recognised as one of the world’s top social mobility speakers. Growing up in a challenging environment in Leeds, where he witnessed domestic abuse and became the first in his family to secure a job at 16, Jason’s story is one of overcoming immense adversity. Despite the odds, he forged a successful career in a field dominated by those with private education, having been talent-spotted while training in hand-me-down clothes from his older sister.
Susan Heaton-Wright is a multi-award-winning businesswoman, international keynote speaker, former prize-winning opera singer, author, podcaster, and the creator of SuperStar Communicator™.
She helps emerging leaders to communicate with impact, confidence, clarity, and credibility in all kinds of business settings—whether that’s giving speeches, presenting ideas, pitching for investment, public speaking, or making a mark in meetings.
Over his career, he fought 138 times and won several titles at both amateur and professional levels, including the British, Commonwealth, European, and IBO World Championships. Known for his sharp skills, grit, and style in the ring, Billy became one of Britain’s most admired fighters, building a huge fan base. His engaging personality and quick wit also made him popular with other boxers, promoters, and the media. In 2001, he reached the peak of his career by becoming the IBO World Champion.
Piers Linney is an entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience across various sectors, including technology, media, converged communications, and additive manufacturing.
He is recognised as a “Top Artificial Intelligence Voice” on LinkedIn and is the co-founder of Implement AI, a next-generation technology partner that supports businesses of all sizes in understanding and adopting AI-related technologies. Piers is also the chairman and co-founder of Atherton Bikes.
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Monthly Shoutout
This month we would like to give a shout out to Alison Edgar!
Alison is a fantastic speaker and an expert in improving performance inside organisations, Enhancing motivation, communication, and agility.
This month she delivered a keynote for one of our clients and was a pleasure to work with through the whole process – she went above and beyond at the event, received great feedback and even offered follow up profiling for the delegates.
Thank you for your professionalism, humour and for just being you!
