Beckie Taylor breaks the ‘rules’ of business. And in doing so, she proves how wrong they are. Success doesn’t need to come from aggressive practices and punishing schedules, at the expense of everyone and everything else in your life. As a successful CEO, Beckie is the role model for a more progressive approach to work, one that she is helping many other people, and companies to adopt.

Andy Spinoza has been documenting Manchester’s cultural scene for 40 years. He was in the rooms where the big moments happened, often tasked with telling those stories to the public. Now he tells them on stage.

Paul Spiers connects profit to purpose, advocating a more ethical approach to business as the foundation of a strategy for sustainable success. Host of the global top 5% podcast, ‘The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business’, Paul is in demand as a moderator and speaker for the insight and intelligence he brings to a challenging topic.

Patrick Regan OBE is an inspirational leader on issues of social justice and wellbeing, who talks passionately about resilience, courage and mental health. Patrick leaves audiences with a mission and the tools to tackle it.

Who do consultants turn to when their business needs help? Claire Quansah uses her experience leading client accounts for global PR agencies to help others get their business into shape. And she lobbies for a different way of working: one that’s both more productive and more inclusive.

There are tech boosters, and tech sceptics. But how often do you find someone with deep tech knowledge who can articulate its challenges? And someone literate in the lost futures, once predicted but that never came about? Theo Priestley has acquired a following for his witty takes on today’s tech stories, but his commentary comes from a position of knowledge, as an in-demand consultant, fractional CTO and futurist author.

Hattie Pearson’s name is most closely associated with music, playing to millions of listeners on Hits Radio each week and thousands at her club nights. But she also has an incredible story to tell about challenging yourself, going from zero to Ironman competition fitness in just 9 months.

Ever wondered how social media giants stay ahead? Matt Navarra knows—and he shares it with the world. From viral trends to cutting-edge strategies, he’s the expert who keeps audiences captivated and ahead of the curve. A globally recognised social media expert, Matt’s sharp insights and high-energy talks captivate audiences, delivering clarity and actionable advice to the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Ant Morse helps organisations understand the fast-paced world of new technologies. Demystifying the jargon and clearly explaining what new technologies are, what they do, and how they may impact our lives, society and the wider economic landscapes today and over years ahead.

Dr Simon Moore explains why people behave the way they do. Whether they want to understand employees, prospects, customers or themselves, Simon has a story to tell your audience that will leave them informed & entertained. With experience and credibility built advising and representing the biggest brands, Simon brings value to every stage.

In a world of constant change, Dev Modi helps leaders foster inclusion and belonging in their organisations. An award-winning Chartered Organisational Psychologist and author of The Inclusive Leader Scorecard and Inclusion Unlocked, Dev has partnered with leadership teams from brands like Deloitte, BP, BBC, and PayPal. His powerful insights and practical tools inspire leaders to take action and build stronger, more connected teams. Book Dev Modi for your next event – because inclusive leadership is the future of success.

Kirsten helps global organisations to share the stories - and the data - that matter most. With her scientist’s mind and gift for communication, she enhances the skills of her audiences, teaching them to be better storytellers while telling great stories of her own.

Award-winning resilience coach and behaviour specialist Sarah Knight revolutionises how leaders and teams achieve excellence. Honest, funny, and packed with lived experience, Sarah’s keynotes combine science-backed strategies and engaging storytelling to rewire mind-sets, eliminate burnout and create lasting change. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a mentality maverick who’ll leave your audience inspired, empowered and ready to take action.

The name of Alison’s publishing company, Practical Inspiration, says it all. Alison brings passion to the stage, sharing what she's discovered about the extraordinary power of writing as a thinking tool. As someone who's run every day for over 5 years, she's well placed to talk about micro habits and how to design your work life for wellbeing.

Surviving the two most significant disasters in the history of Mount Everest, in two consecutive years, is only a small part of Alex Staniforth’s incredible journey. His life reflects perseverance, courage, and triumph over adversity, brought to life through captivating presentations that help global companies, leaders and employees overcome their own ‘Everest’.

Fiona helps C-suite women and female founders in high-growth companies solve career and business growth challenges so they can lead without limits, keep growing their careers and companies and achieve their biggest career and boldest business growth goals with NOPAUSE™ in menopause. 

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.

Penny Haslam is one of the UK's best female motivational speakers, she'll captivate your audience with her keynotes, talks and masterclasses about communication and confidence. Her impressive background in broadcasting means she brings relevant, useful, inspiring content. If your event is virtual, she’s completely amazing on camera!

An award-winning journalist and the voice of BBC Radio 5 Live, Chris Warburton stands as a pillar of the BBC's news and current affairs programming, hosting Weekend Breakfast and engaging millions with his acclaimed true crime podcasts. His unique storytelling expertise and deep journalistic insight have earned high-profile accolades, including recognition from the British Podcast Awards and make him a captivating speaker for any event.

During his 10 year career as a negotiator, Nigel Taberner 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.