High Performance Speakers

High performance is not about working harder at all costs. It is about focus, clarity and creating the conditions where people can consistently do their best work. Our high performance speakers challenge outdated ideas of productivity and success, offering a smarter, more human approach to achieving results.

These speakers draw on insights from elite sport, leadership, psychology and high growth organisations to explore what truly drives excellence. From decision making under pressure to motivation, teamwork and sustainable energy, they look at performance as a system rather than a single trait.

The result is inspiration backed by action. Audiences leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately, helping individuals and teams raise standards, avoid burnout and perform at their best when it matters most.


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Luke Donald
A   A: £25k and over   Luke Donald, former world number one and Europe's Ryder Cup captain, has led his team to consecutive victories in 2023 and 2025, and now returns for an unprecedented third captaincy at Adare Manor in 2027. With four victorious Ryder Cup appearances as a player, five PGA Tour wins, and over 56 weeks at the top of world golf, he brings unmatched credibility to discussions on high-performance leadership.
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Mandy Hickson
D   D: £5k-£10k   Mandy Hickson, one of the first female pilots to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, brings unmatched expertise from over 30 years in aviation, including 45 combat missions and three operational tours. Today, Mandy translates those lessons into practical strategies that help organisations build high-performing teams, foster psychological safety and thrive under pressure.
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Matthew Syed
C   C: £10k-£15k   Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
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A   A: £25k and over   Mike Abrashoff is a former Commander of the USS Benfold, Author of It’s Your Ship and charismatic keynote speaker.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   A leading figure in the world of the English Premier League and European Soccer, Mike Forde is widely recognized for driving innovation and cutting edge methods in sports.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   The former CEO and co-owner of Mercedes F1, and its current Commercial Advisor, Nick Fry has worked in the fast-paced world of motorsport since 2002.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Penny Mallory is a leading authority on this critical skill, helping individuals and organisations build the resilience, confidence and focus needed to perform at their best when it matters most. After fleeing homelessness at 14, she defied the odds to become a rally champion and made motorsport history as the first woman to compete in a World Rally Car for Ford in the World Rally Championship.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Performance specialist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, Rasmus Ankersen is a trusted advisor to businesses and athletes around the globe.
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A   A: £25k and over   Robyn Benincasa builds World Class Teams. With an unforgettable blend of the 8 Essential Elements for Human Synergy and countless team-affirming experiences in the world’s most gruelling environments, Robyn’s insights help you understand and adopt the “followership’ skills necessary for dynamic role shifting and true teamwork.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Helen Seymour and Rosie Steevenson are pioneering former RAF fast jet crew who share powerful, real-world lessons on leadership, resilience and high performance from one of the world’s most elite environments.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter since she was eighteen years old. She is now one of the most senior female firefighters in the UK.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Lord Sebastian Coe, double Olympic gold medallist and President of World Athletics since 2015, brings exactly that experience from the track, Parliament and the global stage. As the architect of London 2012's success and current leader of athletics' worldwide governing body, he has steered major organisations through challenge and change.
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A   A: £25k and over   VENTURI Formula E Team Principal, Susie Wolff, began her competitive motorsport career over twenty years ago. Susie went on to make history at the 2014 British Grand Prix by becoming the first woman to take part in a Formula 1 race weekend.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   TJ Power, a distinguished neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, is a globally recognised speaker transforming mental health education, bridging gaps in support for individuals and organisations with scientifically-backed strategies and a substantial social media presence.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Solo climber, Thomas Bubendorfer is the most experienced European adventure keynote speaker on the international circuit and discusses teamwork and self belief.
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