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Mythbuster about education and reseacher

Pedro De Bruyckere (PhD, 1974) is an educational scientist at Arteveldehogeschool.

politicians, journalists, athletes, and CEO

Michael Broome has addressed over 3,000 audiences since 1980 at events as diverse.  

Steve Astorino

VP Development, Data and AI, Canada Lab Director Software, IBM Canada | IBM

Steve Astorino is the Vice President of Development for the IBM Data and AI organization .

Chief Sustainability Officer, Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, ESG | AT&T

Charlene Lake is responsible for leading AT&T’s social innovation, environmental, philanthropic and civic engagement endeavors.

Tech entrepreneur, model, futurist | WIRED Brand Lab

Sinead is the founder and CEO of WAYE (Weekly Advice for the Young Entrepreneur).

Chief Executive Officer | TD SYNNEX

Rich Hume is Chief Executive Officer of TD SYNNEX and a member of our Board. Mr. Hume served as CEO of Tech Data from 2018 to 2021.

It All Starts with a Smile Doctor

Clifford C. Kuhn, MD, the Laugh Doctor, is a physician, medical school professor, humorist, professional speaker.

Adventurer, Environmental Scientist

Tim is an environmental scientist, author and adventurer with Masters degrees in environmental science and environmental law.

motivational speaker

Most biographies of Geoff Holt’s life will lead with the fact that he was paralysed from the chest down.

Hannah McKeand

sailor, filmmaker and motivational speaker available for hire through The Motivational Speakers Agency

In July 2008, aged 28, she became the first female to skipper in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

journalist,Speaker

He was a young journalist working for United Press International Television News.

The Premier League’s all-time top scorer, a championship winner, a prolific England great and, above all, a Newcastle United icon, Alan Shearer OBE is one of the most loved English footballers in recent years. A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, Shearer made his professional debut with English top-flight club Southampton in 1988, scoring a hat-trick in the process.

During several years with the Saints, he became known for his classic style of play, strength and goals coring ability.

Viswanath Ramaswamy

Vice President – Technology Business | IBM India/South Asia

Viswanath Ramaswamy(Vishy) is currently the Vice President – Technology Business (India/South Asia) since Jan 2020.

Businessman, coach

Over the course of his prolific career, Frank noted the productive relationship between athletic coaching and business.

News Presenter | ABC

Karina Carvalho is an Australian television news anchor with almost 20 years experience in journalism.

inspiring motivational speaker

Destined for great things, Hannah's initial career was far more conventional than her eventual adventures in exploration.

David May is a former footballer who enjoyed an impressive career with Premier League heavyweights, Blackburn Rovers FC and Manchester United FC. A versatile defender capable of playing at centre back and right back, May enjoyed significant success at the top-level of English football.

May played a key role in the team as Blackburn Rovers were promoted to the Premier League.

John Simonett is a former professional rugby player and schoolmaster who is available to hire via The Motivational Speakers Agency.

Born on the beautiful island of Trinidad to Scottish parents, John’s upbringing consisted of running around the sugar.

Country Managing Partner | IBM Consulting, India / South Asia

A career spanning over two and a half decades, Kamal has undertaken a wide range of information technology.

Growing up in Johannesburg, South-Africa, when apartheid was rampant, entrepreneurship speaker Arnon has a fascinating background and a charming personality that endeared him to his audience every time he delivers a presentation.

A former member of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF), Arnon has proved to be a motivational force for countless.

Desmond Sinclair Walker, better known as Des Walker, is an English football speaker and player best known for his on and off career at Nottingham Forest FC. Since retiring in 2004 Walker has developed a career as a after-dinner speaker at events across the UK.

Although he was born in North London, Des Walker has settled in Nottingham, following his ten-year career.

Celebrated mountaineer and photographer and one of Britain’s leading alpinists

When it comes to extreme photography, Ian is about as uncompromising as they come.

Sriram Raghavan

Vice President | IBM Research AI

Sriram Raghavan is Vice President at IBM Research for AI (artificial intelligence).

Adam Jones is one of Wales’ best-loved rugby icons motivational speakers.

Several years later, Adam began playing for professional rugby union team Ospreys, remaining with the club.

motivational speaker ,sportsman

Born on the beautiful island of Trinidad to Scottish parents, John’s upbringing consisted

Sandip Patel

Managing Director | IBM India/South Asia

Sandip Patel, is the Managing Director for IBM India/South Asia region.

IBM Consulting Senior Project Manager | IBM

Au cours des 20 dernières années, Tarik a acquis une solide expérience des gros projets de transformation

Author, entrepreneurs and inspiring speaker, Penny Power co-founded Ecademy - an online facility for business users to further their professional activities using online tools and community support.

Penny is the author of 2 books, Know Me Like Me Follow Me – 2019 and Business is Personal. 

John Blashford-Snell

legedary explorer

Achieving the rank of Colonel in the British Army, serving from 1954–1991, Colonel John is a former British Army officer.

Jack Sutcliffe

swam the English Channel with his family and then climb Mount Everest

When you’re looking for a motivational speaker for your event.

Kenny Burns

Kenny is one of the magic men who was part of the team that won the European Cup

While Burns is mostly known for when he was at Forest from 1977 to 1981, making 137 appearances.

Colonel Stuart Tootal

Motivational,Speaker

Tootal was awarded it for his time in 2006 when he

Joseph Roevens PhD is an entrepreneurial academic

Joseph Roevens PhD is an entrepreneurial academic, who researches and lectures about participative forms of management and Change.

james burke

award winning estate agent and inspirational motivational speaker

As James often says in his speech's "it's not where you start, but where you finish".

John McCarthy

journalist,Speaker

He was a young journalist working for United Press International Television News.

Steven Van Belleghem

Customer Focus Expert, Author, Keynote Speaker

Steven is an expert in customer focus in a digital world and in how our customers will behave in the Day After Tomorrow. He is a popular speaker at home…

Graham Duff

To become a pilot you must command a tremendous amount of courage and have exceptional control over the mind

Becoming a pilot is about learning to push yourself, and put everything on the line,

Jean Jouzel

Scientist-climatologist

En 1994, Jean Jouzel intègre le Giec (Groupe d'experts international sur l'évolution du climat),

One of the most prolific strikers in Welsh and Premier League footballing history, John Hartson is a revered professional able to engage audiences of all shapes and sizes with his intense understanding, as well as passion for the game of football.

A consistent football pundit, John has featured heavily on football coverage for the BBC, 

Jamie Andrew

life-long mountaineer, lost his hands and feet from frostbite after being trapped on the Mont Blanc massif in the Graian Alps

A tremendously courageous and resilient mountaineer, Jamie Andrew has overcome

leading military speaker

He continues writing with the same enthusiasm he had writing his first book, a decade ago. Ken writes with a passion about a subject for which he is well qualified,

Jas Hawker

Jas is a British motivational speaker and former Royal Air Force pilot

Jas Hawker is a talented former Royal Air Force pilot,

Captain Edmund Addington

injured serviceman

Just before an improvised explosive device (IED) blew up under the Captain's vehicle

singer-songwriter , record producer

Martina Mariea McBride (née Schiff, born July 29, 1966) is an American country music singer-songwriter

Renate van Dijken (1979) is a leading expert in the fields of consumer psychology, positioning and business communications. As the founder and director of Your Branding, Renate lives her companys...

Renate van Dijken (1979) is a leading expert in the fields of consumer psychology, positioning and business communications.

Jason De Carteret

Helicopter pilot and devoted documentary filmmaker, he has ventured into some of the most dangerous places in the world

Jason De Carteret was born on the small island of Guernsey.

Derek Derenalagi

Native Fijian Derek, joined the British Army in 1999

Whilst serving with the Worcestershire Sherwood Foresters Regiment in Helmand Province,

Ken McCoy

crime writer

Ken is one of the most in-demand motivational speakers on the circuit and this is perhaps because he, himself,

Alan Wise

Qualified psychologist and motivational speaker Alan is an esteemed psychotherapist who has practised in both Europe and the US; with specialisms in depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and stress management.

With several decades of experience as a practitioner, Alan Wise continues to work as both a therapist

Sahar Hashemi

British businesswoman, best known as the co-founder of the coffee chain Coffee Republic

Sahar Hashemi, founded Coffee Republic, the UK's first US style coffee bar chain with her brother and built it into one of the UK's most recognised high street brands,