Georgie Barrat is a technology journalist, broadcaster and presenter. At the beginning of 2017 she joined The Gadget Show’s new presenting line-up and has spent the past four years testing and reporting on the latest consumer technology. Georgie is passionate about women working in technology and devotes time to encouraging more girls to be involved in STEM subjects. A popular host and keynote Speaker.

Olympic Gold medallist, Greg Searle, draws upon his experience of elite performance with an incredible 20 year span, to help his audience understand how they can change their own behaviour to deliver better results. He speaks on a range of topics including Culture, Collaboration, Resilience, Dealing with change, Emotional Connection and Engagement and Teamwork.

Hayley Barnard is a respected thought leader in organisational equity, diversity and inclusive leadership. Working with some of the best known brands in the world, she has shaped their strategic approach to diversity and inclusion and built inclusive leadership capabilities. Her aim is to support them to leverage the power that improved diversity and inclusion can have on their people (especially engagement and retention), their customers and ultimately their bottom line.

A Business Psychologist, Executive Coach and Speaker, Helen believes that people achieve amazing things at their best, thriving, feeling confident and having the necessary skills. Helen delivers keynote, motivational speeches and executive coaching on topics such as Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, High Performing Teams and Resilience.

James Ketchell is a record-breaking adventurer and the first person to circumnavigate the globe by land, air and sea. From rowing the Atlantic, summiting Everest and cycling 18,000 miles around the world to flying a gyrocopter around the globe and completing his latest circumnavigation by sea in June 2026, James has repeatedly pushed beyond the possible. Drawing on his own journey from a serious motorcycle accident and a lack of confidence to becoming a world-record holder, he inspires audiences to overcome adversity, challenge their limitations and turn ambition into action.

Against all odds, Jamie McDonald has become something of an Adventurer. Something of a Superhero, named Adventureman. Jamie is unique in his ability to keep going, even when times are tough. In fact, since defying the odds to beat a debilitating childhood condition, he’s proved it beyond all doubt twice, breaking two of the toughest endurance Guinness world records on the planet in the process. With all the challenges under his belt, Jamie has raised more than £1 million for charity and in 2019 was awarded the Pride of Britain ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ and continues giving back helping other sick kids in need through the charity he founded, Superhero Foundation.

Jennifer is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and NLP Coach with a passion for empowering individuals and organisations to achieve optimal health and vitality. Her journey into nutrition was inspired by witnessing firsthand the transformative impact dietary changes can have on the quality and longevity of life for someone facing a life-limiting illness.

In his highly engaging and fascinating presentation, Jez provides a striking insight into human behaviour and why we do what we do, positioning change as a natural opportunity to adapt and evolve. He helps individuals and teams see that nature and industry are not in opposition, and how to thrive in a post-pandemic world by drawing on lessons from nature.

Jim Lawless is one of the most popular and sought-after inspirational speakers in the world today and the only authority on business change and personal development to have put his life on the line to prove his approach delivers solid results. A strong believer in walking his talk, Jim tested his approach to bold, fast change by becoming a televised jockey in just 12 months. At the outset he was 36, unfit, overweight, couldn’t take time off work and couldn’t even ride. To test his ideas on managing the neuroscience and physiology of fear (and fundraise), he took the British freediving record in just 8 months. He is now the first Briton to dive deeper than 100m on a single breath of air.

Jim McNeill is one of the world’s most experienced polar explorers, with over 40 years spent travelling through some of the most extreme environments on Earth. He has covered thousands of miles on skis, often hauling all his supplies, gaining first-hand insight into endurance, leadership, and human performance under pressure.

A former Fire Officer for the Royal Household, Jim also founded the Ice Warrior Project, enabling “ordinary” people to train and take part in polar expeditions while contributing to scientific research on climate change and environmental change in the Arctic.

Before stepping into the world of extreme environments, Jo built her career in business, working in commercial roles including account management, partnership development and SME business advisory. Supporting organisations to grow and navigate change gave her an early understanding of leadership, decision-making and team dynamics that now underpins her work with senior leaders and organisations.

At the age of 38, Jo made a decision that changed the trajectory of her life. Stepping outside her comfort zone led her into the world of high-altitude mountaineering and ultimately to the summit of Mount Everest in 2016. She has since completed the Seven Summits, climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Jodie Hill, a qualified Barrister and Solicitor, established Thrive Law in 2018, the first UK law firm that is founded on wellbeing, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. After experiencing a mental breakdown, Jodie founded Thrive Law with the goal of helping organisations get the best out of their people by providing a unique approach to practicing law that prioritises the wellbeing of clients and colleagues. Jodie has been recognised regionally and nationally for her innovative approach to law and has won numerous awards. Jodie speaks on Mental Health, ADHD, Diversity, Employment Law and EDI.

John Volanthen’s story is one in a million. In his fascinating uplifting and gripping motivational / keynote speech, John takes his audience on the journey of a lifetime with the story of the Thailand cave rescue mission during the summer of 2018. With heart-pounding anecdotes, he highlights the importance of perseverance, determination, and preparation, and explains why he believes success in life is rarely due to “luck.” John communicates what it was like to be there and the joy he felt when the rescue was all over.

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes featured Global TEDx Speaker on Inclusion and Resilience. Joze avoided speaking for more than 25 years out of the fear of being judged for being different. Joze has now delivered hundreds of stand-up comedy and speaking engagements about Inclusion and Resilience at leading corporations around the world including Tesla, Dell and Diageo.

Kate is the most capped female hockey player in her country’s history, and was captain of GB women’s hockey teams for 13 years. An inspirational and charismatic leader, she has been widely credited for helping build the incredible team ethos and commitment that drove the GB team to a nail-biting victory at the Rio Olympic Games. In winning gold Kate also made history in other ways, becoming one half of the first same-sex married couple to win an Olympic medal playing in the same team. Kate has a credible and interesting story, she speaks about Teamwork, Cohesion, Identity and her story is professional, relatable and emotive.

Kathryn Pinkham is the founder of The Insomnia Clinic, one of the UK’s only specialist insomnia services.  She has helped over 8,000 people cure their insomnia or simply improve their sleep. The approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBT-i), the recommended treatment for poor sleep, to help people to change and improve sleep patterns and manage anxiety around sleep.

Katie Neeves is a transgender speaker who helps organisations with diversity and inclusion by providing trans awareness training and inspirational speaking in an entertaining way, using humour to break down barriers.

In a world where hybrid working, constant connectivity, digital technology and now AI have become part of everyday life, how we use technology can have a significant impact on our mental wellbeing, work-life balance, relationships and ability to focus.

In this her engaging and thought-provoking talks, Laura Willis explores the psychology and neuroscience behind our digital behaviours, helping audiences understand why we can find it so difficult to switch off, disconnect and establish healthy boundaries with technology. 

Drawing on 139 days and 9,750 miles at sea - rowing non-stop and unsupported from Peru to Australia - Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean share what kept them moving when conditions turned, morale dipped, and turning back wasn't an option: how to find a mindset that holds under pressure, the small habits that keep a team together, and what happens when you anchor what you love to something bigger than yourself.

Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force pilot and Human Factors facilitator. She was the only female pilot on her Front Line Tornado Squadron, flying multimillion pound fast jets. Mandy has been the keynote speaker at hundreds of events. Relaying her experiences of working with an elite team of fast jet operators with command and clarity, outlining the many ways in which the same values can be applied within any environment, Mandy is truly inspirational.