Motivational Speakers in Britain

Laila Morcos Zissis is the founder of Laila Morcos Zissis, LLC. a company focused primarily on working with motivated people who want to achieve their dreams through executive & leadership coaching, health & wellness coaching, and behavioral health coaching. As an ICF Certified Coach and a Certified Health & Wellness Coach, she works with clients to overcome personal challenges to achieve WHOLESoul™ happiness in life. Laila has a multi-faceted career that gives her strong experience both in front of and behind the camera and microphone as an award-winning television and radio journalist, public relations executive, media sales executive, podcast executive producer and host, and non-profit managing director. With her incredibly abundant, life, Laila is passionate about helping others life a joyful life … even when life happens.
 

Kavita Kamani is a Product Leader at Microsoft and a Certified Coach. 

Her strengths are: Product Management and especially in driving clarity towards problems and outcomes that matter to the business; Clarity of communication and simplifying key messages, cutting through ambiguity; Results-Oriented execution with a bias for action; Passionate about developing systems that thriving global teams need to land strong cross-group initiatives and create healthy teams.

As a coach, she has helped her clients through obstacles that were holding them back. Areas such as mindset, habits, productivity, career and well-being have been areas where she has helped her clients get unstuck and move past.

Jessica is recognized internationally as an inspirational keynote speaker. Born without arms, Jessica flies airplanes, drives cars, and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. She is the first person without arms to earn a black belt in ATA Martial Arts and the Guinness World Record for being the first armless person in aviation history to earn a pilot's certificate. Convinced that the way we think has a more significant impact on our lives than our physical constraints, Jessica chose to pursue a degree in psychology at the University of Arizona. Since then, she has traveled to 26 countries on six continents, sharing her inspirational message.

Highly sought-after keynote speaker, leadership expert, author, and coach Michelle Edelen is one of the most compelling, captivating, and charismatic voices in motivational speaking today. She empowers audiences with her transformational principles. Fondly revered as 'The Excellence Engineer,' she facilitates robust workshop training and brings a unique perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion to high-level corporate leaders and their employees. Leveraging over 30 years of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, Michelle has a unique talent for making meaningful connections with audiences and the ability to help others maximize their strengths. Michelle's leadership expertise has landed her on major stages. She has given keynote speeches on live and virtual international stages including Shawn Fair's Leadership Experience Tour, and Cardinal Innovations DEandI Conference.

James Clear is a personal development keynote speaker and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits. His entertaining talks teach audiences about small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. James doesn't merely report the research of others. He tries out the concepts for himself as he experiments with building better habits as an entrepreneur, writer, and weightlifter.

Competent, diligent and result oriented Financial Crime Compliance professional with over 14+years of leadership experience across Delivery Head, Digital Banking, Compliance Operations, Anti Money Laundering, Sanction Screening, Customer Due Diligence, BSA AML Risk Assessment, Training and Development. Helping banks in fighting against financial crimes and keeping our customers satisfied. Eager to keep learning new things and spreading the little knowledge about industry, domain and career progression.Love to talk to people, and help others to dream of what they can achieve in life.

Amy Sanchez is a Career & Leadership Coach, Workshop Facilitator, and Keynote Speaker with over a decade of experience helping corporate executives navigate key transitions so they maximize happiness, impact, and earning potential. In diversified senior marketing and sales roles, Amy has built strategies, processes, campaigns, and teams for some of the world’s most high-profile companies. Her expertise: innovative change management strategy, impactful leadership development, and high-performance team building. Amy is the Founder & CEO of ‘Swim Against the Current’, a fast-growing executive coaching company that has guided hundreds of leaders, from Fortune 50 companies to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Amy holds a B.S. degree in Marketing and Psychology, an MBA degree from USC, and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) license, one of the highest coaching distinctions. She is a keynote speaker and industry thought leader, with published works in leading business publications, including Fast Company, Glassdoor, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and the CEO magazine.

A structural engineer turned Speaker, Coach & Founder of The Success Accelerator.  For the last 10 years, Jorge has been helping professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world live a successful and fulfilled life.   Jorge launched a corporate training company in 2011 and has worked with many high-profile clients that include the U.S. Marine Corps and the Dept. of Homeland Security. In 2013 he helped launch an e-commerce company that grew to 26M in sales in under 12 months. His passion is helping entrepreneurs live their best life.  

When Susan Retik's husband was killed during the terrorist attacks on September 11th, she could have been paralyzed by loss. Instead, at seven months pregnant with their 3rd child, Susan acted on a simple impulse to counter hatred with outreach. Susan is Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond the 11th, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Afghan widows. She has received many awards for her work including the Presidential Citizen's Medal, which was awarded by President Obama in 2010. Susan's work has been featured in numerous news outlets including Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, The NY Times, and People Magazine.

Scott Greenberg, a business game-changer who has the credibility to understand what makes managers and employees thrive, and how to create the kind of experience that keeps customers returning. Fueled with over 10 years experience as a multi-unit, award-winning franchise owner (Edible Arrangements) whose operation won international recognition: "Best Customer Service" and Manager of the Year, Scott practically wrote the book on what it takes to transform businesses from average to extraordinary.

In 2008, Deeya was a member of a sea kayaking expedition along the west coast of Greenland. The expedition entailed paddling for over 14 days past icebergs and through fjords adjacent to the second largest ice cap in the world. Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition: In May 2011, Deeya, at 17 years, became the youngest to have undertaken the Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition. Deeya's father, Ajeet Bajaj, and Deeya skied from the west to the east coast of Greenland, skiing 550 kms over 21 days, with ambient temperatures touching (-) 23 degrees Celsius.

Dr Gary Crotaz is an executive coach, award-winning author, keynote speaker and host of the hit podcast The Unlock Moment. Formerly a doctor, a professional dancer and a senior retail executive with global retailers Mothercare and Selfridges Group, when it comes to personal growth and transformation he’s ticked most of the boxes!

Thinkers 360 named Gary the number 2 global thought leader in coaching for 2023. His book The IDEA Mindset was named Coaching Book of the Year by Henley Business School in 2022. Gary has worked with highly-talented people in over 20 countries, from senior executives to entrepreneurs and performers, unlocking their potential to achieve extraordinary goals.

Accredited coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), a Gallup-certified strengths coach and holder of the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School. Associate Executive Coach with Heidrick & Struggles.

Lijia Zhang is an internationally recognized writer, journalist, and public speaker with expertise in contemporary China and cross-cultural issues. Once a teenage factory worker at a military plant in Nanjing, she taught herself English and transformed her life through literature, later becoming a published author and global commentator. Her articles and essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, Newsweek, The South China Morning Post, The Japan Times, and other leading publications. She is the author of China Remembers (Oxford University Press), a landmark oral history, and Lotus (Macmillan), her acclaimed debut novel featured by the BBC World Book Club. A sought-after speaker, she has lectured at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, London Business School, and major international forums. Frequently featured on BBC, CNN, NPR, and Al Jazeera, she brings sharp insight into China’s social change, women’s issues, and global cultural dynamics.

Aldo Kane is a World Record Setting Adventurer, Explorer, a Fellow at the Royal Geographic Society, Producer, Author and TV Presenter with a penchant for the world's most dangerous, extreme and remote locations. A former Royal Marines Commando Sniper, Aldo is an expert in all environments, making him the go-to man for TV and Film companies around the world. Aldo has operated and filmed in well over 100 countries so when things get tough in TV land, it's Aldo they call.Over the last 7 years, Aldo has worked on well over 45 TV and Film productions, many of which were ground-breaking and fairly 'tasty', as he would have it. Aldo has been held at gunpoint, Charged by black Rhino, Abseiled into an active volcano, escaped Ebola, rowed across the Atlantic and dived on Captain Kidd's pirate ship, and that's just the last year or two.

Frank Bruno is an accomplished actor. In 2003, Frank was diagnosed as having Bipolar disorder. His well-documented illness put Frank in the public eye and he uses this media attention to help with the stigma attached to mental health and to help raise the standards of care given to those suffering with mental health issues. Frank supports many charities for mental health both financially and with his time. The Frank Bruno Foundation is a direct result of Frank wanting to give something back to the community. Frank has faced challenges both in and out of the ring and has always done so with determination, dignity, humour and humility. It is Frank's bravery and honesty in talking about his battles with mental health issues, which continue to earn him the respect of those whose affection he won as a boxer. It is fitting then that supporting sufferers of mental ill-health is where Frank feels his attention is best focussed. Frank has spoken openly of how exercise has played a vital role throughout his life whilst training as a professional boxer, and more recently in his battle with mental health challenges. Through his recent autobiography Frank has found the benefits of talking and sharing his experiences has not only enabled him to help others but the public responses have empowered him to accept his own previous mental health challenges.

Martine Wright MBE , 7/7's most injured survivor lost both legs in the Circle line bombing during the 2005 terrorist attacks on the London underground, yet she considers herself a lucky woman with a whole new life of opportunities. Martine has since rebuilt her life, skydived, learned to fly, become a wife, mother, captain of the British Paralympic Sitting volleyball team, ambassador, patron, an inspirational and motivational speaker. Martine has spoken to audiences in excess of 10,000 at Wembley Arena and O2. She is a living testament to how catastrophic life-changes can have positive outcomes.

BBC Presenter, Civil Engineer and a leading keynote speaker in her field - Ayo Sokale possesses an array of talents and expertise, working at the cutting edge of the scientific, environmental and media landscape. Ayo is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Project Team Manager for the Environment Agency in Eastern England and is a popular Keynote Speaker on the environment and sustainability. Ayo was selected as one of Professor Lord Robert Mair's Future Leaders for his year as President of the ICE. She is one of the ICE's Water Superheroes aptly named Eco Warrior (previously Angel) and is an excellent Motivational speaker and Inspirational Speaker, particularly when it comes to inspiring young people to pursue STEM subjects.

Raj was born in a village in Central India, raised in an unsettled environment, and had a childhood full of adversities. Despite the many setbacks Raj managed to get out of his village, completed his nursing training, and paved the way to sustain himself in Mumbai for over 4 yrs. For those 4yrs he lived in a room with 23 other people with a personal space of just 6 feet by 3 feet. The years in Mumbai set him up for life and helped him achieve a mindset of unshakeable resilience. Raj arrived in England in 2002 with a few pounds in his pocket but went on to complete a degree and postgraduate in early years child Psychology, start a family, and more recently, through his desire to share his learnings and work his way up to the O2 stage in London where he gave his Tedx Talk in front of 1000+ audience.

Ankur Shiv Bhandari is the first person of Indian - origin to be elected as the Mayor of Bracknell Forest, Berkshire, United Kingdom. BBC says that he has created political history. Ankur is also a TEDx speaker, you can see his TEDx talk from this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCYCdPlrU6w. Ankur likes to talk about "The role of Intent". He brings to life the concept of Intent formation and how to convert Intent into action.

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Martin Roberts is a seasoned motivational speaker, sharing his inspiring journey of resilience in mental health and wellbeing. As a survivor of the Hillsborough football disaster, Martin's life took a dramatic turn, leading to personal struggles culminating in a suicide attempt in 2017. Seeking help marked a turning point, igniting a new chapter in his professional career. Martin's recovery journey, including time in a Mental Health hospital, highlights the importance of support and resilience. His experiences have fueled his mission to raise awareness about mental health, evident in his talks and workshops as the founder of Keep in Mind Ltd. Through his candid storytelling, Martin advocates for creating psychologically safe environments for open conversations, emphasizing that discomfort is the first step to destigmatizing mental health issues.

Emma-Jane is the Founder of the Works Company, Speaker, Trainer and advocate for survivors of Child Sex Abuse. She is not afraid to speak out on the subjects that many people find taboo.

Geoff Burch is one of the all-time original business gurus. Author of the iconic and highly regarded book on sales 'Resistance is Useless' and five other best selling business titles, Geoff is also a regular business presenter on BBC television and radio. Geoff is the winner of the title Business Communicator of the Year, so you can be confident that you, your people, and your event, are in safe hands. Working within your brief you can rest assured that Geoff will help to bring about the result you are looking for, whether it is an increase in sales, an improvement in customer relations, change without pain and an inspired team.

Bear Grylls OBE, a global icon in survival and adventure, emerged from martial arts training to a three-year stint in the British Special Forces, honing survival skills tested against nature's challenges. Despite a paralyzing parachuting accident in Africa, Grylls rebounded, becoming one of the youngest to conquer Mount Everest. His fame skyrocketed through seven seasons of Man vs. Wild, a wildly popular Discovery Channel series reaching 1.2 billion viewers. Grylls continued his extreme adventures in Running Wild, hosting celebrities like President Obama and Julia Roberts. He's also the face of the Emmy-winning Netflix interactive show Man Vs Wild TV and related movies. An acclaimed author with over 90 books, including bestselling Mud Sweat and Tears, Grylls is involved in charity and holds honorary positions. His impactful televised adventure with Indian Prime Minister Modi set a record with 3.6 billion impressions. His life motto resonates: "courage, kindness, and never give up!"

Sunny Dhadley is a TEDx motivational speaker, systems analyst and social impact consultant with lived experience of addiction. Until recently, Sunny worked within the substance misuse sector, successfully developing a multi-award winning, peer-led community support service for people affected by addiction & associated harms (such as poverty, mental health, unemployment etc.) in Wolverhampton called SUIT. This model is revered for its effectiveness, professionalism and integrity - receiving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service in 2014 and in 2018 twice cited as a European Model of Best Practice.

Adrian Furnham was educated at the London School of Economics where he obtained a distinction in M.Sc. Economics, and at Oxford University, where he completed a doctorate (D.Phil) in 1981. He subsequently earned a D.Sc (1991) and D.Litt (1995) degree. Previously, a lecturer in Psychology at Pembroke College, Oxford, he has been a Professor of Psychology at University College London since 1992. He has lectured widely abroad and held scholarships and visiting professorships at, amongst others, the University of New South Wales, the University of the West Indies and University of Hong Kong.

Max Trebilcock is an award-winning broadcaster and a senior marketing professional at ABP News. He has been a part of a core team that has led ZEE Media to industry beating growth numbers for a time span of three years. Max has an experience of over 15 years and his expertise lies in strategizing projects and brand management. He is a seasoned marketing professional as well as a keynote speaker on various topics ranging from marketing management to experience in news reporting, news presenting, current affairs debate shows, show designing, and content positioning.

Kris Gethin is the world's most recognized transformation expert. With over 150 million users of his transformation programs, nobody can dispute Kris' unrivaled authority of helping people transform their body no matter their circumstances. He has been voted the world's No. 1 Transformation Expert, TWICE! Nobody can dispute Kris' unrivaled authority to help millions of people transform their body no matter their circumstances.  He is editor-at-large of Bodybuilding.com. His work has also appeared in Muscle & Fitness, FLEX, Iron Man, Muscle Mag, Body Fitness, and other publications. He is one of Bollywood's most recognized fitness trainers and has been training Bollywood actors for over a decade. His topmost clients have been Hrithik Roshan & John Abraham, whom he trained at the beginning for the movies - 'Krish', 'Shootout At Wadala' & 'Force'.

After graduating from University College London (UCL), S.B. Keshava Swami became a 21-year-old monk and continues that journey over two decades later. Having studied ancient Sanskrit texts for over 25 years, he has gone on to author 10 books and design over 50 courses, empowering his audiences to apply ancient insights to upgrade relationships, discover purpose, overcome inner blocks, and craft well-being on all levels. Keshava Swami’s social media presence and online teaching platforms have introduced tens of thousands of people to eastern wisdom. In 2022, he co-founded Think Gita (www.thinkgita.org), which is now the fastest-growing online portal for learning the Bhagavad-gita in a powerful, exciting and life-changing way. Nowadays he is a globe-trotter, teaching in eminent academic institutions, Fortune 500 companies, governmental organisations and spiritual communities. He remains a thought leader on the cutting edge, inspired to share wisdom that breathes – not just book knowledge, but deep spiritual insights that transform character and consciousness.

Gail Emms is an Olympic Silver medallist and renowned badminton athlete who transitioned into a motivational speaker and Olympic speaker. With a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science from Kingston University, she rose as a full-time professional player supported by UK Sport grants. Gail's career highlights include winning silver at the 2004 Olympics and gold at the 2004 European Championships and 2006 World Championships. Awarded an MBE for her contributions to badminton, she inspires audiences with her insights from years on the court, advocating for women in sport. Gail Emms continues to empower others through her speaking engagements worldwide.

Winter Olympic skier turned media sensation, Graham Bell, is a popular addition to events and after-dinner occasions. With experience in both competing and commentating at Olympic events, attendees of Graham's speeches gain unique insights into the sporting industry. An inspiring figure in entertainment, Graham is in high demand as an Olympic speaker and celebrity guest. Graham's skiing success in the 1980s and 90s includes a World Junior Championships Silver medal in 1984. He represented Great Britain in five Winter Olympics before retiring in 1998 and transitioning to media roles with Eurosport. Now a respected sports speaker, he has commentated and presented at four Winter Olympics. As part of the Royal Television Society Award-winning Ski Sunday team, Graham has multiple presenting roles and guest appearances on BBC’s Superstars and High Altitude. His 2021 stint on Dancing on Ice adds to his diverse portfolio, making him a captivating speaker for any event.

Talented athlete turned high-performance motivational coach, Derek Redmond has enjoyed a decorated career that has spanned the Olympics, European and World Championships through to professional basketball and performance management. Formerly the Group Performance Director of Thomas International, the world’s largest psychometric assessment company operating in over 70 countries, Derek is now following a prosperous career as a motivational keynote speaker – focussing on subjects of diversity, inclusion, building mental resilience, motivating a workforce and building high-performance teams. Having been included in Barack Obama’s inaugural State of Union speech for overcoming adversity and resilience, Derek Redmond will empower audiences to achieve optimal performance and strive to overcome challenges. He has worked as the Director of Development for UK Athletics, a role in which he focussed on the development of sprinting and hurdles. He also acted as the CEO of Olympex, as a NED Board Member and as an Ambassador for Nike, along with being a UCLA Alumni after graduating from UCLA

Jason Robinson is a legendary sportsman, excelling in both Rugby League and Rugby Union. As the first Black British man to captain the England Rugby Team, Jason is renowned for his sidestep, speed, and defensive prowess. He began his career at Wigan before playing for Bath, Sale Sharks, Fylde, the England National Team, and the British & Irish Lions. Over his illustrious career, Jason played 281 games and scored 171 tries, earning MBE and OBE honors. Now retired, Jason founded JR Talks and JR Sports Stars to inspire underprivileged communities. Despite a challenging upbringing marked by domestic abuse and racial identity struggles, Jason became a world-class athlete. His story of overcoming adversity and achieving success is shared through motivational speaking, emphasizing mental resilience, social mobility, diversity, and inclusion. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.

Lissele is the Co-Founder of Capitalixe, where she helps companies in medium to high-risk industries obtain the latest financial technology, payment, and banking solutions. With experience in the financial services industry since 2015, she is a recognized expert in foreign exchange, payments, and fintech. Lissele's entrepreneurial journey began at age 16, leading to the establishment of a million-pound fintech consultancy within three years. Her achievements earned her a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Finance list in 2021. She is featured in publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Fintech Times, and MarketWatch. Passionate about diversity and inclusion in tech, Lissele inspires women to break barriers in male-dominated sectors and is a compelling speaker on entrepreneurship and fintech trends.

 

 

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Yemurai Rabvukwa is a Senior Cybersecurity Associate, Keynote Speaker, and Careers Strategist with a First-Class Chemistry degree from the University of Liverpool. After starting her career at Lloyds Banking Group, she transitioned into cybersecurity through a non-traditional path—an experience that fuels her mission to redefine career success, tackle imposter syndrome, and bridge the digital skills gap. A recipient of the TechWomen100 Award, Yemurai has partnered with the UK Civil Service, interviewed Apple’s VP of Environmental Policy, hosted London’s Cloud and Cyber Expo, and spoken at the Google Developers Group x UCL International Women’s Day event. Her personal experience with imposter syndrome inspired her to create the ACT Framework, which helps individuals confront fear and self-doubt with clarity and confidence. Through her engaging talks, she empowers audiences on topics such as imposter syndrome, the future of work and non-linear careers, and building digital skills in cybersecurity and tech.

Penny Mallory is a keynote speaker, author, and performance coach specialising in Mental Toughness. She works with organisations and individuals to help them manage stress, pressure, heavy workloads, and challenging deadlines by building confidence, resilience, determination, and focus. Drawing on her own experiences—rising from homelessness to becoming the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car for Ford in the World Rally Championship—Penny delivers practical strategies for sustaining high performance under pressure. She has designed and facilitated motivational keynotes, workshops, and coaching programmes for clients including Google DeepMind, Coca-Cola, and Aprirose Real Estate. Penny is a TEDx speaker and author of 365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness, World Class Thinking, World Class Behaviour, and Take Control of Your Life. She also consults on psychological performance, enabling teams and leaders to navigate challenges, improve mindset, and achieve consistent results.