Inspirational & Motivational Speakers
The right motivational speaker does not just inspire a room. They shift how people think, challenge assumptions and give audiences practical tools they can take back to their teams and their lives. That is the difference between a feel good moment and a genuine, lasting impact.
If you are looking to hire a motivational speaker who can deliver that depth, our motivational speakers are selected for their ability to connect with professional audiences, tell compelling stories and leave people with something they can actually use. From Olympic athletes and military leaders to entrepreneurs and thought leaders, our inspirational speakers bring real experience, credibility and energy to every event, whether you are planning a conference, company wide meeting or leadership summit.
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D D: £5k-£10k Former Olympic athlete and gold medallist at the World, European and Commonwealth Games, Roger is a TV sports presenter and an experienced motivational speaker.
D D: £5k-£10k Ronan is an inspirational keynote speaker who focuses in-depth on what puts us on a burnout trajectory and how we can transform through even the greatest adversity. Overnight, Ronan went from leading a global movement to being diagnosed with a lifetime chronic illness. It is through Ronan's impactful way of sharing his story, that he inspires and motivates lasting change.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Roz Savage lived the dream – and learnt that following your passion is not always plain sailing.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Sahar Hashemi, founder of Coffee Republic, is an internationally recognised thought leader on encouraging entrepreneurial behaviour in big companies.
E E: £2k-£5k Sally Becker is known as the ‘Angel of Mostar’ and is the founder of Road to Peace and Save a Child who has spent most of her life helping sick and injured children in areas of conflict.
E E: £2k-£5k The only woman ever to concurrently hold all 4 major championship gold medals, Sally's corporate presentation is a story of determination to achieve success.
D D: £5k-£10k At the age of 23, Sarah Dodd decided to live her life without regrets and has travelled to almost 100 countries, speaking at conferences and sharing her unique cultural experience and passion for sustainability, communication, travel, motivation and marketing.
D D: £5k-£10k Sarah is a motivational speaker on a mission to help people feel as strong as they look.
E E: £2k-£5k Sarah rowed across the Indian Ocean. Alone. With her little boat, Dippers. An inspirational after dinner speaker, Sarah talks about her journey of commitment to life and survival in the elements.
D D: £5k-£10k Professional sailor and two-time Olympic Gold medallist, Sarah Webb is in high demand as a motivational speaker and as someone who has achieved at the highest level.
POA POA: Contact Us Widely regarded as one of the best international coaches in the women's game, Sarina Wiegman began her role as England head coach in 2021.
E E: £2k-£5k Sean Chapple is a motivational speaker, commando, explorer, consultant, facilitator and author. A Royal Marine Commando who is an inspirational leader.
D D: £5k-£10k Sean Fitzpatrick (‘Fitzy’) translates what he learned on the pitch as an international rugby legend to performance in business.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Sébastien empowers leaders to lead with purpose and inspires organizations to embrace change, remain engaged, and win at the long game.
D D: £5k-£10k “Freerunning is the art of expressing yourself in your environment with no limitation." - Sebastian Foucan is the founder of the sport of freerunning.
E E: £2k-£5k French rugby player, entrepreneur and Champions For Peace charity campaigner, Serge Betsen was named France’s International Player of the Year.
E E: £2k-£5k Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker.
B B: £15k- £25k Named as one of Britain's leading 'Women of the Year,' every day Shivvy Jervis helps millions discover the incredible human-centered innovations that will get business and society “future ready”. Her research is trusted by over 200 organisations, including Microsoft and the UN.
E E: £2k-£5k Simon Cohen made history when he gave away his £1m company, Global Tolerance. As an international keynote speaker, he continues to strive to make the world a more fulfilled place.
E E: £2k-£5k The Times and London Evening Standard journalist, Simon Jenkins, is an engaging and knowledgeable commentator on the world we live in today.
D D: £5k-£10k Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
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Our motivational speakers share real, human stories of challenge and triumph. They inspire through honesty, courage and authenticity, showing audiences how to find resilience, rediscover purpose and embrace change. You can expect an experience that uplifts, empowers and stays with people long after the event.
Yes, and that’s what makes them so powerful. Our speakers draw on lessons that translate directly into leadership, teamwork and performance improvement - connecting emotion with practical takeaways your audience can use right away.
Our motivational speakers are perfect for conferences, team days, or leadership retreats where morale, energy and perspective matter. They'll re-energise teams and remind everyone of what’s possible when people push past their limits.
Our motivational speakers come from every walk of life - from athletes and adventurers to entrepreneurs, psychologists and changemakers - all with powerful stories that inspire audiences to think differently and take action. For ideas and inspiration, explore our blog: Our Top Popular Motivational Speakers, where we spotlight some of our speakers who know how to move, challenge and energise audiences.
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