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Owen O’Kane
Owen is a highly respected psychotherapist, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in mental health. He delivers engaging talks on mental health and well-being.
UK
Owen is a highly respected psychotherapist, author, and former NHS Mental Health Lead. With over 25 years of experience in mental health, he is a leading voice in the field, regularly contributing to press and media on mental health issues. His warm...
Austin Hatch
Austin Hatch is a motivational speaker, inspiring audiences with his story of triumph over adversity and message of Grit & Thriving.
USA
Austin Hatch is a motivational speaker and author, known for his inspiring story of resilience and perseverance. He survived two plane crashes, which claimed the lives of his entire immediate family, and overcame significant physical and emotional...
Funmbi Omotayo
With sold-out events around the world, Funmbi Omotayo offers a deep delve into his travels from Lagos to London and back. Treating audiences to a unique, comedic retelling of his life experience, his performances are a refreshing take on an immigrant's life.
UK
Funmbi Omotayo’s charismatic comedic performances captivate audiences. With a number of awards for his talents, the comedian has developed a following. He now travels the world offering listeners a unique view of his life, which includes his...
Lenora Billings-Harris
Lenora Billings-Harris is a leading expert in inclusion, diversity, and bias and a certified professional speaker. She is recognized as one of the top Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion and is the only African American woman to be inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame.
USA
Lenora Billings-Harris is a CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame speaker, and an international authority on diversity and inclusion. She is a recognized thought leader and has written several books on the topic. She partners with clients to help them leverage...
Benedict Allen
If there is one speaker known well in Britain and Europe, it is Benedict Allen. Having been forced to eat his own dog is a testament that he has seen it all. His keynote themes include endurance, overcoming diversity, and survival techniques, among others.
UK
Who is that fearless explorer to whom death means nothing? And he has even demonstrated that you don't need a technical crew or GPS to reach the remotest places in the world. We're talking of one man: Benedict Allen. This guy has explored diverse...
Kellie Maloney
Kellie Maloney was one of Britain's leading boxing promoters and managed heavyweight champion, Lennox Lewis. When Kellie announced her plans to transition and undergo gender reassignment, she helped to change perceptions of transgender people for the better.
Portugal, UK
Announcing her transition in 2014, Kellie Maloney's story was widely reported around the world, which helped to boost the conversation surrounding transgender people and the LGBT community as a whole. While living as her authentic self, Kellie has...
Raj Adgopul
Raj is a resilient individual who overcame traumatic childhood and multiple mental health issues, to achieve success in nursing, child psychology, public speaking and starting a family. He is an inspiration to others who have faced adversity.
UK
Raj is a resilient individual who overcame a difficult and traumatic childhood in Central India marked by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Despite suffering from mental health issues, he completed nursing training and moved to Mumbai,...
Brian Grant
Since he retired from basketball, he has become a sought-after keynote speaker on sports, health and wellness, overcoming diversity, how to rebound in life and work, etc. Yes, organisations and companies look for this man like gold.
USA
As an NBA player, Brian Grant was famous for his fearless attitude and tenacious rebounding on the court. He played for five teams during his 12-year career. His mission today is to change lives as a philanthropist, speaker, and patient who insists...
Afua Hagan
TV & Radio Presenter, regularly appears on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, Keynote Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator and Royal Commentator.
UK
A TV News Anchor, Commentator, Journalist and award-winning Broadcaster, Afua is in high demand, regularly appearing on ITV’s This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, the BBC, Sky and CNN. She is a distinguished Commentator on...
Sally Kettle
Inspirational speaker, adventurer and mental health advocate, Sally is the first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, and once with her mother! Her speeches are honest, hilarious and informative.
UK
With over a decade of experience Sally is able to take her audience on an exhilarating, and often emotional journey. Her stories of rough seas, wild storms, harsh living and encounters with sharks is delivered in stupendous style; although very...
Paula Reid
Paula Reid draws on her extreme adventuring experience, business acumen and Masters in Positive Psychology to help individuals and organisations survive and thrive in challenging conditions.
UK
From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round- the-world, Paula Reid has learned to develop the mindset to thrive and perform in the toughest of conditions. Paula draws on her extreme adventuring experience, extensive business acumen and...
Matt Gupwell
As a professional entertainer and keynote speaker, Gupwell delves into common stereotypes about mental challenges. Presenting topics ranging from mental health to inclusion, he provides a passionate presentation about neurodiversity awareness.
UK
Matt Gupwell transforms the way that audiences view mental conditions by providing cutting-edge research about autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. By helping listeners to understand neurodiversity, he helps to transcend stereotypes and stigmas often...
Chris Holmes
Chris is Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmer winning a total of 9 golds, 5 silvers and 1 bronze. He was also Director of Paralympic Integration, responsible for the organisation of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.
UK
Chris is a passionate advocate for the potential of technology and the benefits of diversity and inclusion. He campaigns for more accessible environments for disabled people and has conducted an independent review for the Government that made...
Aimee Mullins
Groundbreaking Athlete, Fashion Icon, Actor, TED All-Star, 2nd Youngest Inductee to the National Women's Hall of Fame, and Design Innovator
USA
Aimée first received worldwide media attention as an athlete. Born without fibulae in both legs, Aimée’s medical prognosis was discouraging; she was told she would never walk and would likely spend the rest of her life using a wheelchair. In an...
Connor Fields
Connor Fields is a three-time Olympian, two-time World Champion, and the first American to win Olympic BMX Gold.
USA
Through authentic and engaging storytelling, Connor provides real-world strategies for peak performance, inspires resiliency, and motivates audiences towards greater...
Daryl Davis
Despite declaring a deep hatred for him, Daryl Davis sought to build bridges with leaders from the Ku Klux Klan. Daryl engaged in conversation to understand their views without judgement.
USA
Daryl Davis is committed to helping people ignite positive change –using conversation to build bridges. His jaw-dropping experiences speak for themselves. For nearly 40 years, he’s engaged leaders of the KKK and White supremacist groups face to...
Ryan Campbell
Youngest Solo Pilot to Circumnavigate the Globe, One of Australia's 50 Great Explorers, Plane Crash Survivor, Incomplete Paraplegic, and Best-Selling Author.
Australia
Born and raised in an Australian coastal town, Ryan discovered his passion at a very young age -- flight. Aviation would be the dominant fixture in the young Australian’s life, providing some amazing but also traumatic, life-altering experiences....
Charles Clark
After becoming the sixth fastest man in the world, Charles Clark created the podcast Thrive Planner and the Thrive Tribe and is now an expert in personal transformation.
USA
Charles Clark is a three-time NCAA Champion as well as ten-time NCAA All-American. He became the 6th fastest man in the world over his career, but after suffering a serious injury he was left struggling to find his identity again. After developing...
Sean Kanan
Keynote speaker and actor Sean Kanan offers audiences an entertaining experience reflecting on personal authenticity in achieving success. Sharing how he overcame challenges in television and film.
USA
Keynote speaker Sean Kanan offers audiences an entertaining experience reflecting on personal authenticity in achieving success. Known for his acting roles as General Hospital’s A.J. Quartermaine and as villain Mike Barnes in Part III of the...
Maja Kazazic
Despite her shocking backstory and the loss of her leg, Maja shows that it's still possible to remain positive and to succeed in overcoming any obstacle with percevernce and teamwork.
USA
Maja Kazazic was only 16 years old when a grenade detonated in her families courtyard during the Bosnian war, a genocide that killed 250,000 people and injured millions more. 5 of her friends died in the blast, and Maja was left with her legs...
Hollie McKay
Hollie McKay is an extraordinary investigative journalist who stops at nothing to get to the real truth of a situation.
USA
Hollie McKay has spent most of her life as a journalist reporting from war zones; regularly going undercover to investigate conflicts; and exposing crimes against humanity and human rights abuses. She has interviewed people from all sides in...
Kyran Bracken MBE
World-cup-winning former rugby footballer. With the win of 51 England caps, he shares his knowledge and experience to inspire the audience.
UK
Born in Ireland, Kyran could have worn the green of the Emerald Isle, but as a baby moved to Liverpool and went on to win the Rugby World Cup with the English Rose on his chest in 2003. On the pitch, Kyran could pass accurately off both hands, was a...
David Seaman MBE
England’s number one goalkeeper for over a decade. David shares his path to success and experience with the audience.
UK
One of the country’s most decorated footballers, David Seaman remains a very popular and respected figure in the world game In 1997, he was awarded and MBE for his services to the sport. A relaxed individual, he is always great company and is...
Richie Contartesi
Founder & President of Next Play™, an Accountability System for sales leaders that results in Retention, Profitable Growth, and Consistent Peak Performance.
USA
Richie started his journey when he went from a 5’7” 150 pound walk-on at Ole Miss to becoming a Division-1 football scholarship athlete in the powerhouse SouthEastern Conference. He also went on to earn the coveted SEC Scholar Athlete award....
Thomas Duncan Bell
The Bipolar Businessman and mental health expert who helps organisations implement change programmes
UK
Speaker Thomas Duncan Bell is a truly inspiring mental health expert. After growing up in difficult circumstances, Thomas successfully turned his life around to help other people. Known internationally as The Bipolar Businessman, Thomas has already...
Kimberly Davis
Entertainment Expert, Writer, Producer, Director, Radio Broadcaster, and TV personality touching the hearts of millions.
UK
Kim Davis is a leading media broadcaster and marketing expert who is known for her innovative methods that fuse business with The Arts. For over 20 years, Kim has worked with A-list celebrities, such as Beyoncé, Andre Agassi, and Marc Jacobs, and...
Sir Anthony McCoy OBE
World's greatest Jockey with twenty consecutive years of success and popular presenter for ITV.
UK
Keynote speaker Sir Anthony McCoy OBE is the world's greatest Jockey. Twenty years of consecutive success have given AP the opportunity to turn into the inspirational and fascinating speaker he is. He motivates, fascinates and explains the keys to...