Jacqui Harper

Few accolades carry as much weight as being dubbed the 'Presentation Doctor' by one of the world's top graduate business schools. A former BBC News TV anchor, Jacqui Harper speaks passionately about leadership, communicating with confidence, speaking with purpose and power and diversity.

Jacqui Harper doesn’t just teach how to speak with confidence and lead through communication—she literally wrote the book on it. Her book ‘Executive Presentations’ was shortlisted for the national Business Books awards in 2019. In it, she teaches professionals how to craft and deliver powerful presentations with confidence, focusing on building presence, engaging audiences, and communicating effectively in leadership roles.

Before her teaching role at INSEAD, Jacqui Harper started her career as a broadcast journalist, eventually becoming a BBC news anchor. With her extensive media background, she honed the ability to communicate under pressure and engage audiences effectively. Notably, she was also David Bowie’s favourite TV anchor, a testament to her lasting charm and presence.

Jacqui Harper is a dynamic and engaging speaker with a unique blend of broadcasting and executive coaching experience. With a flair for the spotlight, Jacqui’s media background gives her the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. Renowned for her insightful and engaging presentations, she possesses a remarkable and unique talent for engaging with audiences worldwide, regardless of their backgrounds.