Best Risk Speakers

Risk! – you may see it as a challenge that leads to improvement and success, or you may classify it as a reckless activity. If you are an entrepreneur, you must be aware that success comes as a result of risk-taking.

How can you apply buoyant risk-taking principles to your business? And why should you bother? The best Risk speakers will help you understand that not every risk will pay off and how to thrive by being able to cut the losses of an under-performing risk.

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Speakers about risk (41)

Scott Parazynski

Dr. Scott Parazynski is an accomplished astronaut, physician, author, and tech CEO.

USA

Dr. Scott Parazynski is a highly accomplished physician, astronaut, best-selling author, and tech CEO. He flew five Space Shuttle missions, conducted seven spacewalks, and climbed Mount Everest. He is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics such as...

Ben Lyttleton

Ben Lyttleton is a renowned football journalist, author, and advisor who specializes in leadership, teamwork, and talent improvement.

Ben Lyttleton is a British football journalist, author, and advisor with a passion for using the beautiful game to inspire positive change. With a career spanning over a decade, he has interviewed some of football's top coaches and insiders, gaining...

Kelly Richmond Pope

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is a Professor of Forensic Accounting and expert in fraud, risk, and ethics.

USA

Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope is a Professor of Forensic Accounting at DePaul University. She is an expert in risk, forensic accounting, and white-collar crime research and has published several books on the subject. Pope is a frequent speaker on fraud,...

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.

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...

Nigel Marsh

A top-rated speaker, Nigel Marsh has spoken on numerous subjects, including work/life balance, business, leadership, risk, purpose, and creativity. His work/life balance TED speech is one of the most viewed speeches delivered outside the United States.

Australia

Nigel Marsh perhaps best known for his creative pursuits, but is he is also an influential author of best-selling books, including ''Fifty and Fired-UP'', ''Overworked & Underlaid and Fit'', and of course, ''Fat, Forty, and Fired'', the most...

Massimo Tammaro

As an expert in business strategy, Massimo leverages his military experience to provide actionable steps for owners to jumpstart business performance. He offers a disciplined approach to risk management and value-added growth.

Italy

Leveraging his experience in business and the military, Massimo Tammaro is a professional speaker focusing on teamwork, innovation, crisis management, and risk. He offers audiences a wealth of experience in business strategy. Providing actionable...

Ayo Sokale

Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability & Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker and Neurodiversity Speaker

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...

Neil Martin

Formula 1 Strategist, Public Speaker, Data Scientist, Founder & Director at Random Logic

A pioneer in the use of data analytics in Formula 1 motor racing, Neil Martin has spent the last 25 years developing world-class solutions for teams including McLaren, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari. Today he runs his own company, Random Logic,...

Mark Gallagher

Formula 1 motor racing executive, public speaker, media commentator and director sharing business insights & learnings from the world of Formula 1

Mark Gallagher has held senior roles in the high performance environment of Formula 1 motor racing during a 30 year career. Today he is an author, broadcaster and industry analyst who continues to work with drivers and teams at the forefront of this...

Steph Davis

Steph's personal-empowerment talks revolve around her life experiences to those people who are looking to discover their ability to be free and pursue dreams in their respective fields of endeavor.

USA

Combining words, still images, and videos in telling her story, Steph presents all those amazing feats as merely new ways that helped her discover and conquer fears. This American icon is known to have raised the bar in climbing by pushing the...

Charlie Walker

Our keynote speaker Charlie Walker is a British explorer and writer. A staunch advocate of pushing boundaries and smashing limitations, he specialises in long distance, human-powered expeditions reaching the most isolated communities on the planet.

Charlie Walker has undertaken some memorable adventures and draws on his experience to deliver engaging keynote speeches that inspire and motivate...

Alain Robert

Alain Robert is a world-renowned free climber and uses his own setbacks to deliver keynote speeches on determination, motivation, and goal setting.

France, Indonesia

French Spiderman is one of the most famous men on earth. His legendary feats, climbing 200 of the worlds tallest skyscrapers "with his bare hands" have brought him celebrity status in every...

Oli France

Oli France is an expedition leader, adventurer and speaker who teach teams and leaders to find empowerment and motivation in even the darkest places.

He has shared his story across the UK and Europe at corporate and charity events, schools and award ceremonies. Whether speaking to small teams, groups of 500 people, or virtually, to remote audiences, Oli’s mission is quite simple: To guide the...

Jesse Itzler

Jesse Itzler is a serial entrepreneur, rapper, songwriter, athlete, author, and part-owner of the Atlantic Hawks. He inspires people to aim high and become the best they can be and live the fullest life possible not just in business but in every area of life.

USA

Jesse Itzler has led an extremely interesting life with a wide variety of jobs, businesses, and life experiences. He is a risk-taker who is not afraid to embark on something new and to learn from those experiences. Jesse is a believer in developing...

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour

America's First Black Female Combat Pilot; Former Marine & Cop; Author, Zero To Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business

USA

Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl...tests you. Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. A gutsy trailblazer, her resume is an impressive collection of...

Liv Boeree

Astrophysicist and one of the best female professional poker players. An in-demand speaker covering decision-making; risk-taking; probability & artificial intelligence.

UK, USA

Keynote speaker Liv Boeree is known as the leading female poker player in the UK. Clients book her for her incredible insights and her ability to relate different aspects of poker to everyday life and the challenges we face. Liv also speaks on...

Thomas Duncan Bell

The Bipolar Businessman and mental health expert who helps organisations implement change programmes

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...

Natalie Stavas

Boston marathon runner, change maker award recipient and hero: why you should run towards the chaos and face your fears

USA

The dynamic keynote speaker Natalie Stavas is a very passionate and inspirational individual. She has been honored for her bravery and help in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and now shares her story about running towards your...

Kevin McCarthy

Author and thought-leader inspiring his audience to pay attention to blind spots in their personal and professional life

USA

Thought-leader and speaker Kevin McCarthy is the author of the bestselling book “BlindSpots: Why Good People Make Bad Choices”. Kevin has been a high-demand international speaker for over 20 years, and he is an authentic and captivating...

Colin MacLachlan

Former SAS soldier Colin MacLachlan now working in the entertainment industry using his own story to inspire and motivate

Former SAS man turned author and keynote speaker Colin Maclachlan endured some of the most daring operations to date. He now works in the entertainment industry and speaks on motivation, risk, resilience, planning and determination, drawing on his...

Cedric Dumont

Extreme athlete, High Performance Coach & Speaker motivates his audience to face fears and overcome them.

Belgium

Keynote speaker Cedric Dumont’s longtime fascination with flight led him to become a wingsuit flyer, base jumper and international Red Bull athlete. He shares with audiences what he learns from these extreme...

Daniel Rye

Photographer and former ISIS hostage sharing his story of surviving horrors, developing friendships and maintaining hope

Denmark

Daniel Rye is an engaging & authentic speaker with a profound and horrifying story to tell. In his gripping talks, speaker Daniel Rye paints a picture of the nightmarish experience he had as a hostage of Islamic State in...

Alexis Conran

Actor, writer and TV presenter dedicated to help individuals and companies protect themselves against scams

Speaker Alexis Conran knows all about the dark and deceptive world of scams. In his talks, he speaks candidly on the risks and security threats constantly faced by businesses and consumers. Alexis is a TV presenter and LAMDA trained actor best known...

John Sitilides

Geopolitical strategist and global risk specialist sharing his valuable insights into major political and global news

USA

Keynote speaker John Sitilides specializes in U.S. government affairs and geopolitical risk management. He is a diplomacy consultant to the U.S. Department of State, sharing his insights into the major political and global news stories of the day...

Daniel Wagner

CEO of Country Risk Solutions and author discussing China's world impact, cyber terrorism, risk management, and AI

USA

Keynote speaker Daniel Wagner is a frequent speaker on current affairs and risk management at conferences, seminars, and universities around the world. Drawing on his three decades of experience in the private and public sectors, he has worked for...

Mina Guli

Ultra runner and water advocate who left her career as a lawyer to dedicate her life to water activism

China

Through her work as a lawyer at various institutions including the World Bank, our keynote speaker Mina Guli came to learn about the water crisis. Mina has now dedicated her life to raising awareness, and educating the youth on the global water...

Manuel Knight

Developer of the corn philosophy and organizational expert with a deep understanding of human behavior and driving forces

Sweden

Keynote speaker Manuel Knight is an award winning speaker on leadership, organizational culture and motivation. The speaker veteran is an inspiration to his audience and a meeting with Manuel Knight leaves a long-lasting impression. He is a wake-up...

Mandy Hickson

Former Royal Air Force pilot, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker draws on her experiences in inspiring keynotes

A former Royal Air Force pilot and trained Human Factors facilitator, our keynote speaker Mandy Hickson has a remarkable insight into decision making under pressure, calculated risk taking, and the critical role of humans in advanced systems. Her...

Marc Hauser

Guinness world record holder: First human to have dove into a jetstream

Switzerland

How do you become the fastest person in free falling despite your fear of heights? Keynote speaker Marc Hauser knows it. The world record holder and entrepreneur shows how you can achieve your dreams through the right motivation. He makes real...

Ronan Tynan

Medical doctor, paralympian, recording artist and motivational speaker moving people like few others can

USA

Our keynote speaker Ronan Tynan, MD is a successful artist, storyteller, and his ability to inspire, motivate, and empower audiences make his performances unique. Dr. Ronan Tynan has performed at historic events including Ronald Reagan’s funeral...

Nigel Mansell

Formula one champion and legend known for being one of the most talented British Formula One drivers of all time

Formula One World Champion and legend Nigel Mansell is well known and highly acclaimed as one of the most talented British Formula One drivers of all time. His success on the racetrack was especially due to his aggressive and daring nature that has...

Nick Leeson

Sought-after presenter Nick Leeson brings the most unique Finance keynotes for your next event, seminar or keynote

Ireland

Despite more audacious and larger scale incidents of rogue trading since the collapse of Barings in 1995, keynote speaker Nick Leeson remains the most infamous rogue trader and one of the world's most sought-after speakers within the financial...

Jack Shaw

Leading expert, technology futurist and co-founder and Executive Director of the American Blockchain Council

USA

With over 30 years of experience in the business technology field, speaker Jack Shaw is the ultimate technology strategist and global thought leader. Whether it’s in a high-level executive briefing or an online video stream to millions of people,...

Ian Goldin

Former Vice President and Director of Policy at the World Bank and a worldwide appreciated economist and author

Keynote speaker Ian Goldin is a worldwide appreciated economist and author. The former Vice President and Director of Policy at the World Bank delivers keynotes on economic issues, globalization, future trends and a variety of other topics. He is a...

Ian Bremmer

PhD in political science, President of Eurasia Group, author and adviser on international risk management

USA

Our keynote speaker Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group, the leading global political risk research and consulting firm. Ian Bremmer is a sought-after adviser on international risk...

Cyriel Kortleven

Global speaker on Change Mindset, Innovation and Creativity

Belgium

Speaker Cyriel Kortleven is on a mission in life: boosting the creative & entrepreneurial mindset of leaders & professionals faced with change. With almost 20 years of hands-on experience in the domain of creativity and innovation, he has...

Chris Moon

Former Army Officer, an impressive runner and one of the few surviving being taken prisoner by Khmer Rouge guerrillas

The keynote speaker Chris Moon has always faced challenges head-on and never let adversity slow him down. He is one of very few people to have escaped a hostage situation orchestrated by Khmer Rouge guerillas. Chris Moon worked to clear landmines...

Caspar Berry

Former poker player with an economic educational background now speaking on the importance of calculating and taking risks

Keynote speaker Caspar Berry is one of the best-known business speakers in the UK. He is a catalyst for change and specializes in subjects of risk and decision making. With experience as a professional poker player, he gives up-beat and...

Bill Rancic

Successful entrepreneur, author, TV personality

USA

Speaker Bill Rancic is a keynote speaker enlightening audience members on entrepreneurship and business advantages throughout the country. Several years after his introduction to America as Donald Trump’s original Apprentice, speaker Bill Rancic...

Arne Elias Corneliussen

International collaboration expert and explorer with great insights on future trends, Brexit and geopolitical

Norway

Keynote speaker Arne Elias Corneliussen is a businessman and explorer. Mr. Corneliussen received his bachelor of arts in political science at Wittenberg University in Ohio in 1998. During his degree, he worked as a researcher at the Center for...

International experts on the importance of risk-taking in business

The most successful entrepreneurs have taken risks to get their businesses to where they are now. However, taking risks in entrepreneurship involves careful planning and hard work. The best Risk speakers will help your attendees take more informed risk-based decisions.
You must keep in mind that risk is a differentiator and an inherent factor in businesses. By booking one of our popular keynotes, you will learn the different types of risk, as there are some initiatives that can attract more serious consequences than others.
Carefully weighing the results beforehand it will help you lessen the potential harm and increase your odds of a positive outcome. Book one of our popular keynotes and learn the tips to successful risk taking. Our professional speakers will teach you how to think long-term, be prepared to adapt, run a simulation text, save money smartly and take in feedback.

Understanding the notion of Risk

Risk is the probability or threat of damage, liability, loss or any other negative occurrences caused by external or internal vulnerabilities that can be avoided through preventive actions. Risk imperils the individual’s environment, having become a decisive factor in the financial world. Many companies assign large resources in developing risk management strategies to help manage risk associated with their business and investment dealings. The best Risk speakers can enlighten audiences and help them understand the importance of taking calculated risks for the sake of success. Our professional speakers often have personal anecdotes that inspire and motivate attendees.