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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C C: £10k-£15k Levison Wood is an explorer, writer and photographer who has recently returned from walking the Nile, an expedition documented for a major 4 part series for Channel 4.
D D: £5k-£10k The first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world, Lewis Pugh talks about pushing yourself beyond 'the possible' into new realms of achievement.
C C: £10k-£15k Linford Christie is one of Great Britain's most famous athletes winning gold medals in the 100m at Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth level.
D D: £5k-£10k Liz Earle MBE, a renowned businesswoman and media influencer, is an expert in beauty and wellbeing, known for her natural beauty range and holistic health initiatives.
E E: £2k-£5k Being young and blind has not hindered business lady extraordinaire, Liz Jackson, achieving great success with her company Great Guns Marketing.
E E: £2k-£5k Liz Johnson is a former Team GB Paralympic gold medallist with a charismatic personality and a truly inspiring story to boot. Since she retired from the swimming team, Liz has become a prominent speaker on the corporate circuit and is co-founder of The Ability People, an employment agency staffed exclusively by people with impairments.
D D: £5k-£10k Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker and media consultant.
E E: £2k-£5k Louise Hazel is a top UK Heptathlete and followed up her Commonwealth Gold success in Delhi with a phenomenal performance at London 2012.
E E: £2k-£5k Maggie Alphonsi, celebrated international women’s rugby player and media professional, has become a trailblazing figure in sports and diversity, achieving significant milestones in both her athletic and post-retirement careers.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k From sales & communication skills trainer to stand up comedian in less than 9 months - Marc fuses psychology, common sense & humour with real life business examples.
D D: £5k-£10k Marc Priestley, an expert from Formula One, leverages his experience to teach strategies for peak performance, innovation, and leadership in business.
E E: £2k-£5k Following the amputation of his left leg, competitive swimmer Marc Woods got back in the pool and went on to win a raft of Paralympic, World and Euro Championships medals.
A A: £25k and over From a senior researcher at the Gallup Organisation to a New York Times best-selling author, Marcus Buckingham is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Beaumont is a world-record-breaking adventurer, broadcaster and investor, known for translating the mindset behind extreme endurance into powerful lessons for business and leadership.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Foster is Britain's most decorated male swimmer, with 51 international medals, eight world records, and five Olympic Games behind him. Mark was chosen by Team GB to carry the Union Jack at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Now a beloved BBC commentator and TV personality, he combines his sporting expertise with advocacy for LGBTQ+ equality and healthy lifestyles.
E E: £2k-£5k A broadcaster and leading figure in the adrenaline-charged world of Formula One, Mark Gallagher translates his experiences from the race track into the language of business.
C C: £10k-£15k Before becoming a communications consultant for some of the world’s largest businesses, Mark Jeffries was a Merrill Lynch stockbroker.
A A: £25k and over Leading through pressure, setbacks and high expectations is a challenge every organisation faces. Maro Itoje, England and British & Irish Lions captain with nearly 100 international caps, has built a career defined by resilience, clear decision-making and values-driven leadership both on and off the pitch.
D D: £5k-£10k At 6’10”, former Lion and England International turned BT Sport and ITV presenter, Martin is unquestionably one of the ‘biggest’ hosts and speakers on the events circuit!
POA POA: Contact Us Captain of the World Cup winning rugby team in 2003, Martin Johnson CBE is an inspiring and motivating conference speaker.
E E: £2k-£5k Martine Wright lost both legs in the 7/7 London bombings, yet she considers herself lucky. She was honoured with the BBC Helen Rollason Award Sports Personality of the Year 2012 award.
E E: £2k-£5k Martyn Dawes, founder of Coffee Nation and entrepreneur was always destined to do things his own way. As a keynote speaker he is inspirational and charismatic.
D D: £5k-£10k England rugby world cup winner, Matt Dawson is a man of many talents - chef, dancer and pundit, and he is an exceptional business and after dinner speaker.
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Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect motivational speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
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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