Business Speakers

Alex Atherton

Generations speaker

I help senior leaders, HR leads and L&D leads to: 👉 Recruit, retain and understand Gen Z 👉 Overcome the challenges of the multi-generational workplace, transforming generational friction into strategic strength I do it through • speaking at conferences and events or in boardrooms and business networking groups. • my book 'The Snowflake Myth: Explaining Gen Z in the workplace and beyond.

Ant Morse

Innovation Futurist

I help organisations understand the fast-paced world of new technologies. Demystifying the jargon and clearly explaining what they are, what they do, and how they may impact our lives, society and the wider economic landscapes today and over years ahead. Explore the impacts, risks and opportunities at an industry and organisation level, ensuring my clients stay informed, and relevant as they shape the future ahead.

Nigel Taberner

Former hostage negotiator

Nigel is a former UK hostage negotiator and expert speaker on communication, influence, and negotiation. During his 10 year career as a negotiator, he saved over 130 lives, successfully resolving highly volatile armed sieges, domestic and international kidnaps and high-risk suicide interventions. As a passionate and engaging speaker Nigel brings to life, through his stories, subjects such as elite level listening, emotional intelligence and how to influence people and negotiate when you have nothing to give away.

Martin SFP Bryant

Technology expert

Experienced host, moderator and keynote speaker for technology-focused events. Martin has a warm and welcoming stage presence combined with a deep knowledge of technology topics. He explains complex topics in a clear and engaging way, and ask the right questions to provide maximum value to your audience, whether they’re industry insiders or completely new to the subject of your event.

Danny Sodergren

AI, Technology and Future of Work Expert

I’m Dan Sodergren – keynote speaker, TEDxTalker, ex-agency owner and serial tech startup co-founder. I talk about the future of work, AI, and how technology is reshaping our lives. You might’ve seen me on BBC shows like Watchdog or Breakfast. I train teams and inspire audiences to understand and thrive in the age of the #FifthIndustrialRevolution.

Phil Lewis

Agent of Change

Phil Lewis is the person you call when your business is stuck, when change is failing, or when you need your organisation to adapt, fast. He brings about real change and innovation, using his trademark combination of compassion and candour to take the whole company on a journey. In a keynote, he shares stories of transformation and practical advice that are proven to add significant commercial value.

Paul Spiers

Global keynote speaker, advisor, Podcast Host

Paul Spiers is a leading keynote voice at the intersection of AI leadership, transformation, culture and human-centred change. He is founder of The New P&L® Institute, host of top 5% global podcast, The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business, and author of the forthcoming book, THE SENSITIVE CYBORG™: Recoding leadership & Culture for the Age of AI. Through his keynotes and workshops, Paul equips boards and leadership teams with the frameworks and mindset to enable them transform their culture and leadership and help them thrive in an era of rapid technology-led change.

Claire Quansah

The consultants' consultant

Tom Cheesewright

Applied Futurist

Tom Cheesewright is a futurist who scares and inspires people in equal measure, with his clear and powerful stories of tomorrow. Using his unique ‘Futurist’s Toolkit’, Tom can turn his analytical eye to any industry, impressing the audience with his deep understanding and giving them a unique take on where they are heading.

Colin Ellis

Culture Consultant

I'm a 5 x best-selling author, award-winning speaker and culture consultant with almost 200 recommendations for my work of helping organisations to transform their cultures. I work with some of the world's biggest (and smallest!) organisations to help them create safe, respectful, high performing teams.

Gill Whitty-Collins

Gill Whitty-Collins - Author of WHY MEN WIN AT WORK… and how we can make inequality history. & a captivating keynote speaker who leaves audiences enlightened, inspired & motivated to drive gender equality

Author of the ground-breaking book WHY MEN WIN AT WORK… and how we can make inequality history, Gill Whitty-Collins has gone from a comprehensive high school, to Cambridge University, to Senior Vice-President at Procter & Gamble; to Gender Equality champion. She is a captivating and thought-provoking keynote speaker who leaves audiences enlightened, inspired & motivated to drive progresson gender equality. Inclusive approach that resonates with everyone in the organization & provides actionable tips for all genders to drive real changeA razor-sharp, highly energetic, inspiring communicator with a clear vision and message delivered in a straightforward style

Bronwyn Williams

Futurist x Economist = Court Jester

The Court Jester you didn't know you needed : Bronwyn is a professional futurist and economist who helps you understand our world so you can change it. She is the author of four books, and has extensive experience consulting to listed firms, international NGOs, central banks and governments all over the world. She is a sought after media commentator comfortable with speaking uncomfortable, yet necessary truth to power.

Vinay Parmar

Why people come back, and what quietly makes them stop

Vinay Parmar is a keynote speaker on why people come back, and what quietly makes them stop. Thirty years from the frontline to the boardroom taught him the answer is always trust, and that trust is built in the moments people remember. Audiences call him a whirlwind. They leave thinking differently, and still talking weeks later.

Nicky Wake

Founder & Serial Entrepreneur

For 20 years, I’ve built communities and led award-winning events. But it was after facing loss, that I turned my experience into purpose. I create spaces where people can connect during life’s hardest times. And as a speaker, I bring strength, empathy, and fearless storytelling to every stage. My story is tear jerking, emotional and inspirational and proves that with resilience and vision, we can transform our greatest pain into purpose. It is proof that sometimes, life’s most extraordinary chapter begin exactly when you think your story has ended.

Oliver Pickup

Human-work evolution storyteller

Oliver Pickup is a distinguished London-based speaker, journalist and thought leader specialising in "human-work evolution" – a term he coined – in an increasingly digital world. As the creator of the provocatively titled monthly newsletter "Go Flux Yourself", and a weekly video series called "Thank Flux it's Friday", Oliver offers business leaders incisive insights into navigating workplace transformation with humanity at its core.

Rob Gray

Creative Agency Founder and Brand Expert

Rob Gray is a creative agency founder and brand expert. He champions elevating brands to the heart of business strategy. Using brands as accelerants for growth, to attract talent, inspire innovation, pull-in customers and fuel word-of-mouth. Rob’s unique perspective and expertise is how to connect the creative skills needed to build brands with the strategic thinking of the boardroom.

Graham Norris

Change Psychologist and Futurist

Paralysed by change and demoralised by uncertainty, companies hire Dr. Graham Norris to help them think more confidently about the future so they can make great decisions. An award-winning speaker, Graham is currently the Chief Futurist at CIPS and this year's Conference Futurist at The Meetings Show. In his entertaining keynotes and workshops, Graham shows audiences how they can cultivate the futurist within them, lean into the uncertainties and become agents of change, rather than victims of it. His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers, and through his newsletter, The DIY Futurist, he shows leaders how to develop foresight as a competitive advantage.

Rob Hosking

The Mighty Motivator

Dubbed ‘The Mighty Motivator’ by Chris Evans, Rob Hosking is a TEDx speaker and former frontline Police Officer who helps teams thrive under pressure. Blending raw, real-life stories with practical tools, he inspires organisations to lead through change, build resilience, and prioritise mental wellbeing while empowering people to adapt fast, speak up, and perform at their best.

Martina Witter

Workplace Health and Wellbeing Consultant BABCCP Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist AOC Coach

Martina Witter is an award-winning CBT therapist, AOC Leadership Coach and resilience speaker who helps leaders and teams thrive under pressure. With warmth, humour, and science-based strategies, she transforms stress into strength and adversity into advantage. Through her signature talks like Rivers to Resilience™, Martina inspires audiences to rest, reset, and rise personally and professionally.

Padmasini Dayananda

Impact Coach

Growth Advisor and Impact Coach for Women in Tech |TEDx Speaker |Social Sustainability Advocate| #4 in the Top 10 diverse leaders in UK Tech| Social Mobility champion DEITA 2023|Women in IT 2022 |TechWomen 100 UK 2020|

Glenn Wilkinson

Speaker, Hacker, Founder

I’m an ex-ethical hacker who helps people think like attackers - to spot blind spots, outsmart risks, and make better decisions. I’ve broken into banks, worked with governments, and shared the stage with Daniel Radcliffe. Now I speak to audiences around the world about hacking, human behaviour, and how to stay one step ahead.

Greg Merrill

Executive Advisor

Human + Leadership + Transformation From startups to the Swoosh, Greg Merrill brings a rare mix of empathy, global experience, and transformative leadership. His keynotes on authentic leadership, navigating change, and the future of commerce deliver stories and strategies that resonate across industries—energizing audiences to focus on what matters, unlock value, and thrive in disruption.

Nadine Dereza

Broadcaster and Journalist

Nadine Dereza is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and renowned conference chair with a proven track record of captivating global audiences. Named 'Financial Journalist of the Year', she brings unparalleled expertise in business, finance, and current affairs. Whether you’re looking to inspire, inform, or ignite conversation, Nadine delivers with authority, energy, and insight.

Alexandra Forsyth

Alexandra Forsyth is a speaker, podcast host and TEDx presenter working across women’s sport, leadership and human performance — helping leaders and organisations turn potential into performance through her H.U.M.A.N. ROI Matrix™.

Alexandra Forsyth is a speaker, podcast host and TEDx presenter working at the intersection of women’s sport, leadership and human performance. Through Take A Chance On You — her media and speaking platform — and her H.U.M.A.N. ROI Matrix™, she helps leaders and organisations turn what people build under pressure into how they perform, lead and grow. UK-rooted, increasingly working across the US.

Alexander Bell

Creator of Tech Rules®

Technology and productivity expert, Alexander Bell, works with organisations to maximise performance, reclaim balance and inspire human connection. Technology shapes how we work and connect, but endless distractions weaken focus, hinder performance and undermine our presence. In our always-on world, success isn’t just about productivity; it’s about how your people use technology to balance performance, digital wellbeing and human connection. Alexander helps teams design smarter digital habits, control their focus and develop Attention Intelligence® to thrive in a tech-driven world. But without Tech Rules®, tech rules you.