Leadership Speakers

Leadership shapes how organisations respond to challenge, create opportunity and support the people within them. Whether your audience is stepping into leadership for the first time or refining their approach at the top, the right speaker can deliver insight that changes how they lead.

If you are looking to book leadership speakers who bring genuine authority and practical wisdom, our leadership speakers are selected for their real world leadership experience and their ability to engage audiences at every level. They cover everything from strategic decision making and people leadership to resilience, communication and leading through change, whether you are planning a conference, away day or leadership development programme.

Why Book Leadership Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced leadership speakers gives your audience more than inspiration. It equips them with practical strategies, fresh perspectives and the confidence to lead more effectively.

Our leadership motivational speakers cover a wide range of topics, including leading through uncertainty, building high performing teams, authentic leadership, executive presence, emotional intelligence and developing leadership capability across organisations. They draw on careers spanning the military, sport, business, politics and public service.

Leadership Keynote Speakers for Every Audience

The right leadership keynote speaker can set the tone for your entire event, challenging your audience to think differently about how they lead and the impact they have on those around them. We work with former military leaders, CEOs, executive coaches and leadership thinkers who bring credibility and depth to every session. If your event also focuses on organisational change, you may want to explore our change management speakers.

Keynote Speakers on Leadership

If you are looking to hire a keynote speaker on leadership, it is important to find someone whose leadership experience resonates with your audience and aligns with the themes of your event. Our leadership speakers regularly present at board level retreats, management conferences, HR summits and company wide events. For events focused on team performance and collaboration, you may also be interested in our teamwork speakers.

Find the Right Leadership Speaker for Your Event

We take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable leadership speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and real impact.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend leadership speakers who fit your audience, event goals and leadership themes.

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Cally Beaton
E   E: £2k-£5k   A warm, funny and hugely successful business leader and entrepreneur, Cally Beaton has spent the last 3 decades working in high profile international media roles.
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Caroline McHugh
POA   POA: Contact Us   Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Caroline founded IDOLOGY, a movement dedicated to helping individuals and organisations be original versions of themselves.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Co-founder of FreshMinds, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, Caroline Plumb OBE is an inspirational speaker on entrepreneurialism.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Cassandra Stavrou MBE founded PROPER Snacks in 2011 and grew it into the UK's first B Corp snacks company, pioneering palm oil free and Fairtrade standards whilst building a cult following across 20 countries.
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A   A: £25k and over   Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Founder and Managing Director of The Carphone Warehouse Group Sir Charles Dunstone is a charismatic, motivational and interesting business speaker.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Charismatic, entertaining and inspiring, Charles Hazlewood is a globally-renowned orchestra conductor on a mission: to expose the role that music can play in all our lives.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   The former CFO of SuperGroup Plc, Chas Howes was part of the small management team that grew the business from £41m in 2008 to £314m in 2012.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Chris Baréz-Brown is a master of transformation by teaching folk how to think differently and helping businesses become more human.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   An engaging keynote speaker, Chris Brindley brings strategic business thinking to life with real examples and refreshing dynamism.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   With cricket in the genes, Chris is in demand for both after dinner and motivational speaking.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Chris Grant OBE brings unparalleled expertise in organisational transformation, having served as CEO of Sported, chaired the landmark Chip & PIN introduction, and coached elite Olympic and Paralympic coaches.
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A   A: £25k and over   Astronaut and the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station, Colonel Chris Hadfield is a pioneer of many historic 'firsts'. On the stage, he inspires audiences with 'An Astronaut's Guide To Life On Earth', his insights into leadership and managing change, and his passion for STEM.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Chris Hines is an environmental advocate with over 30 years of experience, driving sustainable practices across various sectors and honoured with an MBE for his contributions.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Chris Hirst is a distinguished executive and bestselling author. He is celebrated for his global business transformations, exemplified by his leadership at Havas Creative Group, where he drove remarkable growth and advocated for sustainability and diversity.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Despite serious adversity in his life, Chris Moon continues to astound as he goes one step beyond perceived limits.
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A   A: £25k and over   Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Member of the SAS team in Iraq on the Bravo Two Zero mission, Chris is a best selling author who has also been military advisor for many TV programmes.
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