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Motivational speaker and author who focuses on personal development and children’s upbringing.
Her existing titles include publications that address issues of bullying, aggression, anxiety, and bed wetting,
Alan Pardew is an award-winning player and manager, who has featured for top English teams across Europe in both capacities.
Pardew began his playing career in non-league football,
Extreme Sports
After beginning his career as a graphic designer, Cornthwaite would step away to pursue his love of travelling in 2005.
Motivational speaker, Johnson was awarded the Victoria Cross in recognition of two selfless acts of bravery while on duty in Al-Amarah, Iraq.
Despite this, he led his crew and five other vehicles to safety then got his wounded colleagues out of the vehicle.
As a member of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, motivational speaker Captain Anthony Harris has operated in some of the most challenging environments that the world has to offer.
These include Basra in Iraq, Belfast in Northern Ireland, and Helmand Province in Afghanistan.
Future of Work
A consultant psychologist and the only consultant ever used by both Scotland Yard and NYPD’s hostage negotiation teams,
At one time the strongest man in the world, shot putter and motivational speaker Geoff Capes has won gold, silver and bronze medals in some of the toughest competitions on planet Earth. These include gold medals in the 1974 and 1978 Commonwealth Games and in the 1974 and 1976 European Indoor Championships.
Geoff’s three silvers all came in the indoor competition, as did one of his bronzes. His other bronze medal was won at the European Athletics Championships.
popular motivational speaker with experience at Managerial level, Tony more that lives up to his ‘legendary’ status
Author of the best-selling book Addicted, the former Arsenal football player has used his own difficult experiences battling alcoholism
Graham Price is an Welsh ex-rugby union legend and respected sports speaker who won 41 caps for Wales during his professional career. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering from the University of Wales Price went straight into professional rugby and began his career playing for the Welsh team Pontypool.
Graham spent his career playing in the prop position and, alongside teammates Bobby Windsor and Charlie Faulkner,
Motivational speakers will often say that they had a dream and they finally got to see it through and with Aled, that is most certainly the case.
Sure enough, in 2012 in London Aled came first in the shot put F42-44 and got a second medal – a bronze – in the discus F42. This was a year…
Having performed at the forefront of professional sport for over 15 years, Alex Partridge is one of the best-known British Olympic rowers.
it wasn’t long before Alex set his sights on becoming a professional athlete.
professional footballer and manager
There was a time when Ossie, real name Osvaldo, was not the most popular person in Britain after the UK
British 400m and 4 x 400m relay runner Andrew is an Olympic speaker who has fascinating family connections.
A respected and popular athlete, Andrew’s main claim to fame is his debut performance.
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This combination of adventure and lack of motivational guidance clearly inspired Anthony who these days is frequently.
Where do athletes begin? For gymnast and motivational speaker Hannah Whelan, her career started when she used to cartwheel around her house and her mother finally gave in and took her to a gym class. The rest, as the cliché goes, is history.
Born in Singapore, Hannah has her hometown in Stockport, Cheshire, here she has lived since she was two years old.
Liz is a British television presenter, actress, model and media personality who is available for hire as a motivational speaker through Champions.
She went on to gain a BA Journalism, Film and Broadcasting degree from the University of Wales.
Motivational speaker, Heather Fisher is one of the most impressive and high achieving women in the modern sporting world; an athlete, ambassador and rugby speaker Fisher began her career representing the Great British bobsled team and will long be remembered for her determined performances.
Before becoming an after dinner speaker, Fisher switched from the winter Olympic sport to women’s rugby.
Showing strength under pressure, overcoming adversity, leadership in the frontline, coping with risk and dealing with threats – these are some of the areas that Major Chris Hunter QGM will be happy to cover as a motivational speaker at your next event.
His experiences there were documented in his book Eight Lives Down. Apparently, Chris was so good at his job.
Former British Army Squadron Leader
In April 2004 David and his brigade were stationed in Iraq. Based in Basra, they had to work with the local population.
Sustainability & Environment
Following those victories, Annabel went on to win the Virginia Slims of San Diego tournament in 1985, beating Wendy Turnbull.
TOUR DE FRANCE WINNING CYCLIST AND DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST
At junior level, Geraint Thomas showed his vast potential and was recognised with the BBC Wales Sports.
Marisa is a renowned female life coach, therapist and motivational speaker.
Drawing on her three decades of experience treating a client list that includes international superstars, CEOs, royalty.
Entrepreneurship,author and international speaker.
John is anexpert in the use of lifestyle strategies for optimising wellbeing, health and performance.
John Bentley is one of the greatest dual-code rugby players in history. Having played and succeeded in both Rugby League and Rugby Union, John has left a majestic mark on the game loved by millions around the world.
His 1997 try for the British and Irish Lions became one of the most celebrated in the game.
Comedian and motivational speaker? For those looking for a unique motivational speaker, you needn't look any further.
With his motivational speeches, you will instantly be able to tell that he has researched deep into the topic.
Paula is a British athlete, adventurer and explorer who is available for hire as a motivational speaker through Champions.
With no sailing experience and just two months’ notice, Paula raced 35,000 miles around the world in the Global Challenge - The World's Toughest Yacht Race.
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Nicknamed Ms Cyprah or Cyber-Oprah by admirers Elaine is the first black graduate of the UK's pioneering..
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Jim left school at 15, and after a stint as a car mechanic, realised that his true talent lay in sales...
Having broken records and pushed limits throughout his career, Alex is one of Britain’s leading sailors and after dinner speakers.
Alex showed incredible promise early on in his career. It wasn’t long before his talents..
Hunt jump competitions. Now a bestselling author, Francome remains a hugely popular after-dinner speaker at specialist horse racing events.
John Francome started his jockey career at the age of 16 when he was an apprentice for Lambourn trainer, Fred Winter...
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Barry McGuigan is a boxing promoter and former professional boxer, prior to his retirement from the sport. Nicknamed 'The Clones Cyclone'..
The Spanish explorer, Andreu has travelled to the most remote places on earth.
Andreu Mateu is a Spanish explorer who earned international recognition when he chose to travel..
Former teacher, Carrie Grace now dedicates her time to delivering motivational talks pivotal to happiness, kindness and wellbeing.
An advocate for happiness, wellbeing and kindness Carrie Grace devotes her talks as a motivational speaker...
Artist and author Emmanuel Jal is committed to using his platform for political and social activism.
receive an education and escape war-torn South Sudan, Emmanuel left his hometown in hope of reaching Ethiopia..
Former Special Forces Soldier, Dean Stott had led an esteemed military career having experienced some of the most hostile environments known to man.
Dean Stott is an inspirational and motivational individual, formerly serving for 16 years as a Special Forces Soldier..
Former player and Scottish football coach, Gordon Strachan has played for
Strachan has gone on to manage teams from Coventry City to Middlesbrough before his current leadership.
Andy Kirkpatrick is a talented adventurer and mountaineer, who has formerly scaled the heights of El Capitan over 30 times and completed various other daring solo missions.
Andy Kirkpatrick is one of the UK’s leading adventurers and mountaineers, havingscaled the heights of mountain ranges..
Undoubtedly one of the most inspiring adventurers in the world today, Miles Hilton-Barber has become a sought-after motivational speaker.
Miles Hilton Barber has had adventure and thrill-seeking in his blood from a young age..
An English Rugby legend, Ben was part of the iconic 2003 World Cup winning English Rugby squad. Joining Leicester Tigers in 1999, Ben enjoyed an illustrious career with England’s most successful Rugby team ever
Part of theHeineken Cup winning Leicester Tigers side of 2001 and 2003, Kay developed his game thanks to the experience..
Holly Bradshaw (formerly Bleasdale) is a critically acclaimed British athlete and motivational speaker.
Bradshaw hit the headlines by completing a 4.35m pole vault, this broke the record before she achieved a bronze medal..
Falklands War hero and survivor of the Bluff Cove Air Attacks, Simon Weston is known for his bravery as a soldier .
Simon Weston well known Army veteran, known for surviving life-altering injuries, suffered in the Falklands War..
With over twenty years of experience under her belt, Honey Langcaster-James has a wealth of knowledge surrounding psychology and cognitive science.
Her fascination with the human mind is useful when understanding consumer behaviours and influences on decision making. She applies her abundance of psychological understanding to many areas of business within…
In 1995, at just 16 years old, cricketer and motivational speaker Charlotte became the youngest woman to play for the England women’s team, starting her career against New Zealand.
Approaching her 18th birthday, Charlotte scored 12 centuries in a single season..
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Adam began his career in the automotive industry working with Ford and then Toyota..
Peter Ros has very specific ideas about technological developments and their impact on society. We consider him to be among the top speakers in the Netherlands in this area, but he does not see...
Peter Ros has very specific ideas about technological developments and their impact on society...
Jason Fox is a former member of the Special Boat Service who dedicated 20 years to the Forces before leaving to pursue a career in television, co-found a company and become a Sunday Times Best Seller. The star of SAS: Who Dares Wins no discusses his extensive experiences in a bid to support audiences in achieving improved mental health, resilience and achieving goals.
Former Special Forces Sergeant, Jason Fox is an internationally...