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Anthony Willoughby

Entrepreneurship Economist Author

This combination of adventure and lack of motivational guidance clearly inspired Anthony who these days is frequently.

Katy Bullock

National and European Champion of Motorcycle Trials at the tender age of fifteen.

A terrific motorsport speaker, Katy is a wonderful personality to attend events, deliver a talk as an after dinner speaker.

FORMER CEO OF MANCHESTER UNITED FC

Gardner became a director of Manchester United in December 1999.

Ash Dykes

Emotional Intelligence

Ash started work as a lifeguard, earning money to fund his first trip, which was to China.

Liz Fuller | PDA Speakers

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.

George Groves

BRITISH FORMER PROFESSIONAL BOXER & SPEAKER

With an impressive number of wins under his belt Groves is proud to be part of the fledgling Haymaker stable and has worked alongside.

Neil “Razor” Ruddock

English professional footballer, television personality, and actor

He spent his formative footballing years at Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur before becoming an established player at Southampton.

Heather Fisher

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.

Andy Tennant

Race & Minority Ethnic

A member of the British Cycling Pursuit Team, riding alongside a fellow motivational speaker, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Andy .

Major Chris Hunter

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.

Frank Pope

CEO, Motivational speaker, Environmental speaker

From 2008 to 2012, Pope was the world’s only Ocean Correspondent, working for The Times and covering everything.

Jo Pavey

Jo Pavey has enjoyed an extraordinary career as a long distance runner. Stretching an unprecedented two decades, Jo Pavey could qualify for a record-equalling sixth Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020.

Jo is the only British runner to have ran at five Olympic Games and is ranked.

Neil Back

A 2003 Rugby World Cup winner

A wonderful rugby speaker, Neil has a host of anecdotal tales he can deliver during talks.

Anna Watkins

Futurism & Trends

In 2010 and 2011, Anna won four medals in the World Championships, taking the title in successive years.

Major David Bradley

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.

LCPL Matthew Croucher GC

HERO FROM AFGHANISTAN

Joining the Marines when he was 16, Matt progressed to become the anti-tank branch’s heavy weapons specialist. He was also one of the first British soldiers to enter Iraq under Operation Telic 1.

Joanna Drinkhall

The first female medallist in table tennis at the Commonwealth Games, Joanna Drinkhall (formerly Parker) is former England number one.

Joanna quickly showcased her talent at junior level between 1999 to 2001, having trained at the national academy in Nottingham.

Annabel Croft

Sustainability & Environment

Following those victories, Annabel went on to win the Virginia Slims of San Diego tournament in 1985, beating Wendy Turnbull.

Michael Owen

England’s youngster ever goal scorer, Michael Owen has carved out an impressive career for himself from a young age

The only Englishman to score in four major tournaments, Owen retired from professional football.

Andy Tennant

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 Peer

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.

Dr John Briffa

Entrepreneurship,author and international speaker.

John is anexpert in the use of lifestyle strategies for optimising wellbeing, health and performance.

John Bentley

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.

Matt Le Tissier

A creative attacking midfielder with exceptional technical skills

The first midfielder to score over 100 Premier League goals, Le Tissier managed to find the net 161 times in a Southampton.

Giles Long

ONE OF BRITAIN'S MOST SUCCESSFUL PARALYMPIC SWIMMERS EVER

Giles quickly took to the swimming like a duck to water and was just a teenager when he made his debut performance at the 1994 World Championships in Malta.

Marty Wilson

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.

Garfield Sobers

Regarded as one of the best all-rounders in Cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers, more commonly known as Garry, represented one of the finest ever cricket teams known to the sport - the West Indies. Playing for nearly two decades, Garry was one of the finest cricketers of the good old days, and he has a fantastic story to tell.

Sir Garfield made his first debut in the world of cricket aged just 16, and he progressed in the sport to play 383 games scoring an impressive 28,000 runs, taking…

Ashia Hansen

Race & Minority Ethnic

When she was at her athletic peak, Ashia set 20 British records for triple jumping and at one stage was a world record holder with a jump of 15.16m.

Martin Corry

Martin’s public speaker covers topics from maximising success to leadership skills

Martin was born in Birmingham, and educated at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School and the University of Northumbria.

INTERNATIONAL CRICKETER

During his entire career, Greenidge scored 37,000 runs and 92 centuries, having played domestic cricket for Hampshire.

Paula Reid

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.

Richard Hadlee

New Zealand cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee MBE has been voted one of the greatest all-round cricketers of all time. Widely respected for his commitment to the sport, he now leads and inspires young sportspeople and works as a specialist cricket speaker.

With thirteen years playing for his home team, the Canterbury Wizards, Sir Richard was easily one of the most well-known cricketers of the 1980s. His highly publicised..

Elaine Sihera

Entrepreneurship

Nicknamed Ms Cyprah or Cyber-Oprah by admirers Elaine is the first black graduate of the UK's pioneering..

TV PRESENTER & FORMER OLYMPIC SKIER

TV PRESENTER & FORMER OLYMPIC SKIER

Graham has also covered the Winter Olympics of 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014 and appeared in such TV programmes as Wish You Here, Ready Steady Cook, Through the Keyhole and The Gadget Show. The motivational speaker has…

Andrew Amery

Having organised security for big national and royal events, Andrew was an obvious choice to take on the security of the London 2012 Olympics.

Andrew Amery was the Head of Security for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games..

John Fashanu

John, universally known as Fash, is well-known throughout the UK as a talented footballer, a lively TV presenter and a highly popular motivational speaker. With a footballing career stretching from 1978 to 1995, Fash is most famous for his time at Wimbledon football club where he scored 107 goals in 276 appearances.

In his entire footballing career, the motivational speaker John Fashanu scored 149 goals in 394 appearances..

Entrepreneurship

Jim left school at 15, and after a stint as a car mechanic, realised that his true talent lay in sales...  

Alex Thomson

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..

Bryan Steel

FORMER TEAM GB CYCLIST & MOTIVATING CYCLING COACH

Blossoming at the early age of 14, Bryan became a cycling enthusiast following in the footsteps of his brother...

John Francome

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...

Barry McGuigan

founder

Barry McGuigan is a boxing promoter and former professional boxer, prior to his retirement from the sport. Nicknamed 'The Clones Cyclone'..  

Anne Lise Kjaer

LEADING AI &keynote speaker

Having spoken at global conferences, entertaining audiences from multinationals such as IKEA, Sony, Swarovski and Nokia, Anne's insight is profound..

Andreu Mateu

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..

Elliot Kay

CO-FOUNDER OF SPEAKER EXPRES

 Elliot Kay has a passion for stretching people to achieve their full potentia...

Carrie Grace

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...

Daniel Biddle

He is now campaigning for the equality of those with a disability.

Daniel Biddle was a fit and healthy East End man with a job in the construction field as a Projects Manager. He was planning his involvement in the construction..

Johan Bruyneel

One phone call from cancer survivor Lance Armstrong in 1998 changed everything for Johan Bruyneel. The recently retired Belgian cyclist, who won two stages in the Tour de France and wore the coveted...

One phone call from cancer survivor Lance Armstrong in 1998 changed everything for Johan Bruyneel. The recently retired Belgian cyclist..

Fraser Corsan

World record holder and revolutionary figure, Fraser Corsan pushes the boundaries

He made his first parachute jump in the windy North Devon Drop Zone in 1996, jumping out of an aircraft at 3,500ft left..

Jim Lusty

Inspirational keynote speaker, trainer and business innovator

Jim then joined the innovation consultancy company ?WhatIf!, where he spent the next 10 years....

Dean Stott

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..