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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E E: £2k-£5k Motoring Expert and supreme raconteur, Jason Dawe is equally adept at recounting hilarious anecodotes or being inspiring and motivating at any gathering.
B B: £15k- £25k Jason Kenny is a seven time Olympic champion (and holds two silvers as well) and is now the most decorated British Olympian of all time who has also become a triple world champion.
E E: £2k-£5k Business Consultant, author, commentator, columnist and public speaker, Jeff Grout is the former managing director of the recruitment company, Robert Half.
C C: £10k-£15k Beloved comedian Jessica Holmes has been a perennial favourite on Royal Canadian Air Farce for 15 years, and has brought the house down opening for giants such as Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey.
D D: £5k-£10k Behaviour specialist, Tv presenter, farm owner and international keynote speaker Jez Rose packs his upbeat, memorable presentations with real-life applications of psychology for inducing behavioural change.
C C: £10k-£15k Jim Lawless is a globally ranked motivational speaker, bestselling author of Taming Tigers, and Founder of transformation specialists Symmetry.inc, trusted by global companies and Olympic teams to architect change at the highest level.
D D: £5k-£10k Jim Steele is an award-winning keynote speaker and 2025 Speaker of the Year who has worked across 3,000+ stages worldwide for more than three decades with global organisations. Through The Holistic Performance Lab, which he founded, he developed a neuroscience-informed decision framework that enables leaders to choose response over reaction when stakes are high.
C C: £10k-£15k Jodie Ounsley, a multi-talented athlete and passionate advocate for the deaf community, has defied expectations throughout her career, excelling in sports and raising awareness through her online presence and role as "Fury" in the new series of Gladiators.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k With his famous exploits captured in the BAFTA award winning film - 'Touching the Void', Joe is an honest, charismatic and inspirational speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Joe Townsend is a Former Royal Marine who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan in 2008. Following the incident, he spent five and a half months in hospital and three years in rehabilitation. Despite this, Joe went on to become an award-winning paralympic GB athlete.
E E: £2k-£5k Joey Zuber is a professional cliff diver who has overcome extreme adversity to deliver messages of determination, and surmounting fear and adversity.
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.
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.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
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.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Former triple jump Olympic champion, and world record holder, Jonathan Edwards CBE is one of the BBC's top sports presenters, and was lead anchor at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
POA POA: Contact Us A multi award-winning TV and radio presenter, Jonathan has rarely been off our screens or our radios. Awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting.
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.
D D: £5k-£10k Jonnie is the Double Paralympic, World & European T44 100m Champion. He is an inspiration to many young people and his passion for sport and overcoming adversity radiates from every fibre of his being.
B B: £15k- £25k Jordan Stephens is a writer and performer best known for being one half of pop duo Rizzle Kicks. His mental health campaign #IAMWHOLE reached over 120 million people online. As a speaker, Jordan talks about mental health and negative effects of Toxic Masculinity.
A A: £25k and over After winning 7 victories, 30 podiums, 13 poles, the Monaco Grand Prix and a world record, Juan is considered by many to be the best Colombian driver of all time. He is well-versed on overcoming challenges, peak performance as well as motorsport technology.
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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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