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Strong leadership is the backbone of every successful organisation. Without it, teams lose focus, motivation, and purpose — a costly problem, with employee disengagement draining up to $355 million a year in lost productivity for large companies. Investing in leadership isn’t just about developing managers; it’s about inspiring vision, trust, and accountability at every level. The right leadership keynote speaker can ignite that spark, helping audiences understand what drives great leaders and how to nurture future ones. Whether it’s improving communication, resilience, or decision-making, hiring a distinguished leadership speaker brings fresh insight that translates directly into stronger, more productive teams.

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Simon Sinek

Founder of The Optimism Company, Founder of The Curve, Named The Best Motivational Speaker in the World by Global Burus & Bestselling Author of "Start With Why" & "The Infinite Game"

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Dr Jo Salter MBE

Britain's First Female Fast-Jet Pilot, Trustee of Ripples Charity, Ambassador of Global Angels, Former Director of Global Transformative Leadership for PwC

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Dr Lynda Gratton

Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School, Founding CEO of HSM Advisory & Former Chief Psychologist for British Airways

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Arianna Huffington

Co-Founder of The Huffington Post, CEO of Thrive Global, Pulitzer Prize Media Pioneer & Global Wellbeing Leader

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Sir Steve Redgrave

One Of The World's Greatest Ever Olympians Who Won five Olympic gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games & Was Voted as BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2000

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Matthew Syed

Expert on Growth Mindset & Cognitive Diversity, 7 x Best-Selling Author, Co-Founder of Matthew Syed Consulting & Mindset Analytics Ltd.

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John Amaechi

First British Player To Compete in the NBA, Won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup with Panathinaikos, Won a Bronze Commonwealth Medal With England & New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Promises of Giants'

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Amy C. Edmondson

Novartis Professor of Leadership & Management at Harvard Business School, Winner of the Financial Times & Schroders Best Business Book of 2023 for 'Right Kind of Wrong' & Recipient of the Thinkers 50 Breakthrough Idea Award

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Sir Clive Woodward

Former England Head Coach During the 2003 Rugby World Cup Win, Director of Sport for the British Olympic Association & Inductee into the World Rugby Hall of Fame

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Jamil Qureshi

Co-Founder of The Growing Coaches & We Do Things Differently, Author of The Mind Coach & the First-Ever Official Psychologist for the European Ryder Cup Team

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Mike Coupe

Former CEO of Sainsbury's Who Led The Takeover Of Argos & Habitat & Former Board Director & Managing Director at Iceland Food Stores

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Sir Terry Leahy

Former CEO of Supermarket Giant Tesco, Former Chairman of The Board of B&M Retail & Author of 'Management In 10 Words'

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Dame Inga Beale

Former CEO for Lloyd's of London, Global Leader in Business Transformation & Digital Strategy

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Lord Sebastian Coe

President of World Athletics, Record Breaking Middle-Distance Runner, Olympic Champion & Reciever of a Lifetime Achievement Award

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Jez Rose

Founder of The Good Life Project, Award-Winning Author & Microsoft's Top 10 Most Sought-After Business Speakers

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Kirsty Murphy MBE

The First & Only Female Red Arrows Pilot, Former Chief of Staff of the UK Space Agency & RAF Pilot of the GR4 Tornado

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Daniel Pink

New York Times Best Selling Author, Host & Co-Executive Producer of the National Geographic Series 'Crowd Control' & TED Speaker

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Adam Grant

Organisational Psychologist, Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management at Wharton, Bestselling Author of ‘Hidden Potential’

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Colin MacLachlan

Youngest SAS Operative in Two Decades, First Sniper on Scene of Stanstead Airport Hijacking, Star of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins & Sunday Times Bestselling Author

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Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE

The Highest Ranked Woman In The British Army & Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence at the UK Ministry of Defence

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Ant Middleton

Chief Instructor on 'SAS: Who Dares Wins', Former UK Special Forces Soldier & Royal Marines Commando, Recipient of the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan & Author of 'Red Mist'

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Tim Campbell

First Winner of 'The Apprentice', Aide to Lord Sugar & Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Advisor at AMS

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Herminia Ibarra

Professor Of Organisational Behaviour At London Business School, Former Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School & Author of 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader'

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Sam Warburton

Former International Rugby Union Player, Captain of the British & Irish Lions & Wales, Former Record Holder of the Most Wales Caps as Captain & Co-Founder of the SW7 Academy

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Bill Benjamin

Founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, Emotional Intelligence Expert & Bestselling Author of 'Performing Under Pressure'

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Gary Lineker

Former Lead Anchor of the BBC's 'Match Of The Day', Former Professional Footballer for Barcelona, Everton & Tottenham Hotspur, Ballon d'Or Runner-Up & Co-Founder of Goalhanger Podcasts

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Patrick Barwise

Emeritus Professor of Management & Marketing at the London Business School, Former Chairman of Which? & Author of '12 Powers of a Marketing Leader'

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Markus Kramer

Former Marketing Operations Director EMEA for Harley Davidson Motor Company, Global Marketing Director for Aston Martin Lagonda LTD & Author of 'The Guiding Purpose Strategy'

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Thomas Barta

Founder of The Marketing Leadership Masterclass, Organisational Psychologist, Global CMO Fellowship Dean at The Marketing Academy & Author of 'The 12 Powers of a Marketing Leader'

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Josue Louis

World Record Holder (60m Hurdles), 2x World Champion, 4x World Indoor Medalist, 4x USA Masters National Champion & #1 Ranked Masters Hurdler Globally

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Jaleh Bisharat

Former Chief Marketing Officer At Eventbrite, Vice-President Of Marketing For Amazon & Recognised as a Power 50 Marketing Executive by Advertising Age

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Grant Leboff

Sales & Marketing Expert, Consultant, CEO of Stickier Marketing, Bestselling Author of 'Digital Selling' & 'Sales Therapy'

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Stuart St. Paul

Former Film Director, Stunt Coordinator, Bestselling Author of the 'Cruise Crime Ship Investigators' Series & Winner of the Best Director Award for his Netflix film ‘Freight’

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Caroline Rush

Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council, Former Director of Crush Communications & Named in The Business of Fashion 500

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Jude Kelly

Founder of The WOW Foundation, Battersea Arts Centre & Solent People’s Theatre, Former Artistic Director at South Bank Centre & Former Arts Advisor for the UK Government

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Matthew Luhn

Former Pixar Story Supervisor Who Contributed to Popular Films Such as Monsters Inc., Cars, & Ratatouille, Was The Youngest Animator To Work On The Simpsons & Author of 'The Best Story Wins'

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Steven Kirby

Founder Of SKLifeCoachUK, Leading Mental Health & UK Safety Speaker & Transformational Safety Culture Specialist

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Matt Lane

Former British Army Officer, Completed the Longest Desert Patrol Since WWII, Created the 4Cs Endurance Loop & Leadership Speaker

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Boris Becker

Six-Time Grand Slam Champion, Former World No. 1, Olympic Gold Medallist, Elite Coach & Commentator

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Aisha Hanif

Former Project Planner for Aston Martin F1 Team, PRINCE2® Practitioner, Former Interim Project Manager for Ginetta Cars & Founder of The Unconventional Group Ltd

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Luke Donald OBE

Former World Number One Golfer, Two-Time Ryder Cup-Winning Captain & Leadership Speaker on Sustained High Performance

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Louise Hill

Founder of GoHenry, Financial Education Campaigner, Former Operations Director at The Cotswold Company & Findel Direct & Member of Innovate Finance's Unicorn Council for the UK FinTech

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Campbell Macpherson

Leadership & Business Change Expert, Award-Winning Author of 'The Change Catalyst', Former Marketing Director of Virgin Wines & Executive Fellow at Henley Business School

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Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes

Co-Hosts of the 'High Performance' Podcast, Bestselling Authors of 'High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best' & High-Performance Keynote Speakers

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Steve Backley OBE

Olympic Medallist, Broke the World Javelin Record Twice, Co-Founder of BackleyBlack with Olympic Medallist Roger Black & Mamed IAAF World Athlete of the Year Twice

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Roger Black MBE

Olympic Medalist, Set the British 400 Metre Record, Co-Founded the Performance Consultancy BackleyBlack with fellow Olympic Medallist Steve Backley & Author of 'How Long's the Course'

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Dr Victoria Baines

Founder & Principal of Cartimandua Insight, Former Trust & Safety Manager EMEA for Facebook, Former Senior Advisor for ECPAT International & Former IT Livery Company Professor of IT for Gresham College

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Dr Sian Massey-Ellis MBE

Premier League Assistant Referee & FIFA International Assistant Referee, First Female to Officiate at the FA Community Shield, Member of the PGMOL Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Committee & Spoke at the House of Commons

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Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister of the UK, Leader of the Labour Party 1994 - 2007, Founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change & 2x Author

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Jeremy Schwartz

Former CEO & Managing Director of L'Oréal UK, Former Chairman & CEO of The Body Shop, Former Marketing Director of Coca Cola Company in Northern & Central Europe & Presented the BBC Documentary 'Retail's AI Revolution'

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Nicky Clarke

Celebrity Hairdresser & Stylist, Launched the Nicky Clarke Hairwise Collection in Tesco & Won the Session Hairdresser of the Year Award Twice

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William Chase

Founder of Tyrrells Potato Chips & Chase Distillery, Launched Chase Vodka & Won the Best Vodka Award at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition & Named Regional Winner in the Bank of Scotland's Corporate Entrepreneur Challenge

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Warren Gatland

Former Wales Head Coach who led team to Number 1 in the world, British & Irish Lions Head Coach, New Zealand Rugby Player & Named Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards

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Tony Anderson

easyJet's First Marketing Director, MBA Lecturer at Imperial College Business School, Author of 'easyJet Rising' & Repeatedly Ranked on the UK Marketing Power List as One of the Country’s Most Influential Marketers

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The cost of hiring a keynote speaker varies depending on several factors. Experience plays a major role; those with a high-profile background or specialist expertise often command higher fees. Similarly, the length of time that a speaker has been active in their field can also influence cost, with established professional speakers typically charging more for their proven insight and practised delivery. Factors such as location also impact the fee that a speaker requests, as travel and accommodation expenses are often added to events that are outside of the speaker’s local area.

For the precise cost of a speaker, it is best to consult one of the London Keynote Speaker Agency’s expert booking agents. Keynote speakers and event hosts can range anywhere from £1000 to in excess of £50,000 for speakers with increased levels of experience and expertise, or celebrities.

The ideal time to hire a keynote speaker depends on the details of your event, but generally speaking, it is always best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For major awareness days or months, like International Women’s Day or Black History Month, the most in-demand speakers can be fully booked up to a year in advance. Securing your perfect speaker early ensures you get the right fit for your audience, theme and budget. Early booking allows you time to plan, coordinate logistics and create a cohesive event plan.

You can hire keynote speakers on a wide range of topics, from mental health, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion to artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our speakers inspire audiences with insight, expertise, and lived experience. If you’re looking for a speaker who doesn’t fit within our current roster, get in touch. Our expert booking agents have a global network of speakers and will source the perfect fit for your theme. Whether you need an authority on geopolitics or a leading voice on psychological safety, we’ll match you with the right speaker to elevate your next event.

Keynote speakers are available for both virtual and in-person events. Virtual events became a popular format during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to appeal to organisers who prefer the flexibility they offer. Hosting online removes the need for a venue, travel, and accommodation costs, making it a practical option for global audiences. Many speakers now deliver their talks virtually through platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, webinar, or online conference, our team can help. Contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency to find the best speakers for your virtual or hybrid event.

Many keynote speakers can tailor their content to suit the specific goals, audience, and theme of your event. While we offer a wide range of speakers across many topics, some specialise in customising their talks to reflect your company’s values, objectives, or industry challenges. This ensures the message resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact. Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, corporate conference, or team-building event, we’ll connect you with a speaker who can adapt their message to your needs. To find out which speakers can personalise their content, contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency for tailored recommendations.

Yes, you can speak directly with your keynote speaker before your event. We organise briefing calls to ensure everything runs smoothly and aligns with your goals. During the call, you’ll have the chance to discuss what you’d like the speaker to focus on, the key messages you want delivered, and how their talk can best serve your business. It’s also an opportunity to cover practical details such as timing, format, and any technical or logistical requirements. These conversations help build a strong connection between you and the speaker, ensuring a confident and well-prepared delivery on the day.