Sports Speakers
Sport provides some of the most powerful lessons in determination, teamwork and performing under pressure. The experiences of athletes, coaches and sports leaders translate directly into business, helping teams understand what it takes to compete, recover and keep improving.
If you are looking to book sports speakers who can inspire and energise your audience, our sports speakers are selected for their achievements, storytelling ability and skill in connecting sporting experience to workplace challenges. From Olympic and Paralympic athletes to coaches, sports psychologists and record breakers, they bring authenticity, energy and practical insight to every event.
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A A: £25k and over Team Pokerstars professional poker player, astrophysicist and philanthropist, Liv Boeree’s take on business is unique.
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 Lord Chris Holmes, one of Britain’s greatest Paralympic swimmers, has won nine gold, five silver and two bronze medals across four Games, and served as Director of Paralympic Integration at London 2012.
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.
A A: £25k and over Luke Donald, former world number one and Europe's Ryder Cup captain, has led his team to consecutive victories in 2023 and 2025, and now returns for an unprecedented third captaincy at Adare Manor in 2027. With four victorious Ryder Cup appearances as a player, five PGA Tour wins, and over 56 weeks at the top of world golf, he brings unmatched credibility to discussions on high-performance leadership.
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 Manish is the main presenter of The Football League Show on BBC One. He has a relaxed and informal style that makes him a rising star amongst TV presenters.
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.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Mark Clemmit is a renowned and hugely popular football presenter with both fans and players alike. A self-starter, Mark’s ability to drive audience engagement makes him a natural host and facilitator on the corporate circuit.
D D: £5k-£10k Mark Durden-Smith has presented a wide range of programmes on television and can turn his hand to any subject for conference facilitatior or awards hosting.
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.
A A: £25k and over Australian driver Mark Webber enjoyed a 12 year F1 career until 2014
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.
A A: £25k and over Martina Navratilova is widely regarded as the greatest all-round tennis player in history, with 59 Grand Slam titles and a legacy that extends beyond the court through her outspoken advocacy for equality and human rights. She won the Wimbledon women's singles title a record 9 times and was famously described by Billie Jean King as "the greatest singles, doubles and mixed doubles player who's ever lived."
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.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Matt Prior was the lynchpin of the England cricket team that was ranked No.1 in the world and has moved seamlessly into business by launching the ONE Pro Cycling team
C C: £10k-£15k Matthew Syed is a best-selling author, broadcaster and high performance expert who helps organisations and individuals unlock potential through mindset, diversity of thought and continuous improvement.
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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 sport 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 sport speakers share inspiring stories of personal achievement, competition, and teamwork. They highlight lessons in resilience, goal-setting, leadership, and performing under pressure, helping audiences connect athletic challenges to professional or personal growth.
Yes. Our speakers use sport as a metaphor for business performance, exploring themes like teamwork, strategy, leadership, and mental toughness. Their insights are highly motivational while remaining practical for application in professional settings.
Our sport speakers are perfect for conferences, award ceremonies, corporate team-building, or leadership events. They energise audiences, provide motivational insight, and leave participants inspired to push boundaries.
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