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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Jitske Kramer
D   D: £5k-£10k   Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, entrepreneur and author who explores ways to build strong tribes and strengthen mutual relationships in order to improve the effectiveness and results of individuals and groups.
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Jo Elvin
D   D: £5k-£10k   Now the award-winning editor of the marketing-leading GLAMOUR magazine, Jo Elvin is an inspirational keynote speaker, who knows better than most the characteristics and tools required for success.
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Jo Fairley
E   E: £2k-£5k   Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after speaker on entrepreneurism, CSR and branding.
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Jo Malone CBE
A   A: £25k and over   Entrepreneur and icon of creative fragrance, Jo Malone CBE, has mastered the art of following her finely-tuned nose in business.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Prior to co-founding iNHouse Communications, Jo was the British Chambers of Commerce Media Chief, and returned to politics to mastermind PR for Boris Johnson’s 2008 Mayoral campaign.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Jody Williams is the Nobel Peace Prize-winning aid worker who was lauded for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Professor Joe Nellis is an economist and academic who advises on UK fiscal policy and market trends as an economic adviser at MHA, combining decades of research in global macroeconomics with practical insight into sustainable growth and business strategy.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Joel Blake OBE is a commercial finance expert and fintech founder, known for using data-driven innovation to improve SME lending, reduce bias, and drive inclusive, sustainable growth.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Joff Sharpe, one of Britain's most dynamic and esteemed business leaders, has made the journey from SAS officer to leading business figure.
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A   A: £25k and over   John Amaechi OBE is an organisational psychologist, Chartered Scientist, New York Times best-selling author, CEO of leadership consultancy APS, and was the first Brit to play in the NBA. John partners with organisations to help leaders deliver on the promise of authentic, transformational leadership.
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A   A: £25k and over   John Herdman has completely transformed Canadian football, turning two struggling teams into World Cup contenders. He is the first coach to qualify both a women’s national team and men’s national team for the World Cup — a feat that has made him internationally renowned.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Captured and tortured in the 1st Gulf War, John’s story is a powerful and moving human story told by a master storyteller that still has particular relevance today.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Sir John Sawers is the former Chief of MI6 and a leading authority on global security, geopolitics and cyber risk, advising businesses and governments on navigating today’s complex world.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   John Steele, former soldier, professional rugby player and sports coach, is uniquely placed to teach businesses how to create and lead high performing teams.
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A   A: £25k and over   Johnny 'Cupcakes' Earle is an award-winning entrepreneur & brand hysteria expert who inspires cult-like loyalty through his world-renowned tee-shirt company 'Johnny Cupcakes'.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Jon Matonis has an extensive career in the financial and cryptocurrency industry, holding influential roles at companies like VISA and VeriSign, serving as a founding board member of the Bitcoin Foundation, and advocating for Bitcoin to various institutions and organisations.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   A senior business figure in the worlds of sport management and entertainment, Jon has survived failure and success.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Jonas Ridderstrale's Funky Business is one of the most respected best-selling industry books of a generation.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Jonathan Agnew – or “Aggers” as he is known to his many fans – is the BBC’s cricket correspondent and the senior member of the award-winning Test Match Special team.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach, Jon draws on his experiences as a 19 year old Commissioned Officer in the Royal Marines, leading men in the world's toughest environments.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Jonny Combe is passionate about innovation, challenging organisational culture, finding creative ways to do new and exciting things within the often rigid confines of a large corporation.
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A   A: £25k and over   Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Former Secretary General of the Organization of American States for two consecutive periods, Chilean politician Jose Miguel Insulza has an accomplished record of public service in his country.
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A   A: £25k and over   Josh Linkner, a bestselling author, entrepreneur, jazz musician, and innovation expert, blends business success and creativity to inspire leaders worldwide.
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